Day 1. IQUITOS
Arrival and transfer from the airport to the city of Iquitos.
City tour. Tour by the main city touristic locations in Iquitos, including the Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, Iron house, Boulevard and others. Transport to the river port. Boarding on the boat; cabin assignment and accommodation. Briefing on safety, ship details and crew members.
Sailing down the Amazon River. In the afternoon, a stop in Yanamono. In this place, we will also visit a local sugar cane still, where cane juice will be offered to all present. The river travelling will continue throughout the rest of the day, including the sunset hours, usually with beautiful skies. Overnight.
Lunch and dinner.
Day 2. PEVAS
Early wake up; after coffee or tea, we will call you for morning bird watching in the Ampiyacu river. Visit to the local Bora Indian villages; you will have the opportunity of buying or exchanging for their handcrafts. Back to the boat and travelling to the town of Pevas, considered to be the oldest Peruvian town in the Amazon.
We will visit the workshop of Francisco Grippa, a well known regional artist whose paintings portrait traditions of the Amazon. In the early afternoon, a jungle hike along the Rio Shishita forest, to watch the wildlife the region. At night hours, there will be a boat excursion to see caimans and nocturnal animals.Overnight.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 3. PARANAQUIRO – CABALLO COCHA
Short walk inside the forest to visit the Paranaquiro village, where the local people live in close integration and harmony with the forest environment. After, expedition for piranha fishing in a small dark water lake. In the afternoon, a brief visit to the missionary village of Caballococha, at the shore of a lake with the same name. After sunset, an optional night walks. Overnight.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4. SANTA ROSA / LETICIA / TABATINGA
Early arrival to the Santa Rosa Island, Peru, where the borders of Peru, Colombia and Brazil meet. Sail upriver. Time permitting there will be an afternoon or evening shore excursion by small boat. After dinner the Head Guide will explain the next day’s activities. Relaxing. Night boat excursion to see nocturnal wildlife. Overnight.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 5. PERUATE
Early morning Birdwatching trip followed by a jungle walk near the village of Chimbote. Our guides have a comprehensive knowledge of the birds of the area and will also explain to you the many uses of plants by the local people. Late morning visit the small missionary town of San Pablo. Optional visit to the Leper hospital run by French-Canadian nuns and see the handicrafts made by these people. After dinner take a night excursion on the Peruate River to look for caiman and night animals. Overnight.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 6. PEVAS
In the morning we visit Yagua community to see their native dress, traditional dances and handicrafts. Even though they no longer wear these outfits made from jungle products, your visit helps keep these traditions alive.
Opportunity to buy/trade for these items such as natural paintings, jewelry and woven bags and hammocks. Later, visit the studio/gallery of a well known Peruvian painter. Late afternoon shore excursion on the black-water Apayacu River to see the flora and fauna of the area and possibly, time and weather permitting, a piranha fishing excursion. Overnight.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 7. IQUITOS
Early morning arrive back in Iquitos. At a convenient time, transport to the airport.
Breakfast.
Note.-
- This program can vary due to weather conditions.
- City tour in Leticia or Tabatinga are not included in cruise price, but are available upon request. |
