3D/2N Tourist Package Tucan
Day 1
Iquitos - Cumaceba Amazon Lodge
Reception at the airport of the city of Iquitos.
We will make a short pedestrian city tour, depending on the time of arrival of the flight. Then, transfer to our private jetty to board our boat. From November to July, we will also visit the houseboats.
We will sail along the Amazon River, where we will observe the majesty of the bridge that crosses the Nanay River, which connects the city with the countryside and is considered the largest bridge in Peru. During the trip, we will see the different hamlets settled on the shore of the Amazon.
Upon arrival at Cumaceba Amazon Lodge, we will be greeted with a typical local drink and will proceed with the assignment of private cabins and a tour of the facilities.
Then, we will walk through the primary jungle to get to know the flora and fauna of the place. Lunch will be typical of the area and self-service. In the afternoon, we will take a tour of the Amazon River in search of gray and pink river dolphins. We will visit the Animal Rescue Center, where we can view species such as anacondas, lazy bears, turtles, monkeys, among others.
We will also have the opportunity to try typical aphrodisiac drinks with medicinal power. We will enjoy the sunset over the Amazon, followed by a night walk to observe insects, batrachians, tarantulas, etc.
After dinner, we will share stories and myths of the jungle. We will spend the night at Cumaceba Amazon Lodge.
Day 2
Cumaceba Amazon Lodge - Yaguas - Recreational fishing
Morning canoe tour through the Shansho Coha lagoon, watching birds in their natural habitat. We will meet the legendary Shansho (Hoatzin), a bird of varied and attractive colors, as well as herons, Jacamares, among other species.
Visit to the Yagua native group, where we will learn about their typical dress, dialect and way of life. There will be a demonstration with the blowgun or pucuna, used to hunt birds and small monkeys, and tourists will be able to participate. Return to the lodge for a typical self-service lunch.
In the afternoon, recreational fishing excursion of piranhas and other species with typical fishing canes. In the evening, canoeing to hear the sounds of the humid rainforest and the possibility of observing alligators/caiman.
To finally have dinner and spend the night at Cumaceba Amazon Lodge.
Day 3
Cumaceba Amazon Lodge - Iquitos
We will start with a morning walk to observe birds in their natural habitat and enjoy the jungle sunrise.
Then, we will take a canoe ride to appreciate the Victoria Regia, the largest aquatic plant in the world, followed by breakfast.
Next, we will visit an animal rescue center, where we can see anacondas, lazy bears, turtles, monkeys and other animals. We will enjoy typical aphrodisiac drinks with medicinal properties before undertaking the search for gray and pink river dolphins.
Later, we will return to the lodge for lunch and a moment of relaxation in the hammock house. At 2:00 pm, we will begin the return to the city of Iquitos, visiting the native Kukama group on the way to learn about their customs, dances and taste the typical jungle drink, the "masato".
Finally, we will arrive in Iquitos and the transfer will be made to the hotel or the airport.
Program Includes
- Reception at airport or hotel
- Land and river transfers In/out
- Brief City Tour
- 02 Night accommodation in Cumaceba Amazon Lodge
- 03 Lunches – 02 Dinner and 02 Breakfast
- Excursions, Tickets, Bilingual guidance and assistance
Not included
- Drinks at meals
- Consumption in bar
- Use of boots
- Plastic poncho for rains
- Tips