THE CHARM OF THE AMAZON FULL DAY

DESCRIPTION:

Iquitos is the largest city in the Peruvian rainforest, with a population of 370,962. It is the capital of Loreto Region and Maynas Province. It is generally considered the most populous city in the world that cannot be reached by road.
Located on the Amazon River, it is a mere 106 m (348 ft) above sea level even though it is more than 3,000 km (1,864 mi) from the mouth of the Amazon at Belém in Brazil, on the Atlantic Ocean. It is situated 125 km (78 mi) downstream of the confluence of the Ucayali and Marañón rivers, the two main headwaters of the Amazon River. Iquitos has long been a major port in the Amazon Basin. It is surrounded by three rivers: the Nanay, the Itaya, and the Amazon.

iquitos is the capital of the Department of Loreto and the biggest city in the Peruvian Amazon. Practically an Island, Iquitos is bordered on two sides by the Nanay and Itaya Rivers, affluent of the Amazon, and on its third side faces the mighty Amazon River.
In the past, this part of Western Amazonia was populated by diverse tribes such as the Boras, Yaguas, Cocamas, Iquitos, Huitotos and Orejones.
There are several versions of the origin of the city of Iquitos. In one, Jesuit missionaries were the founding fathers. In another version, Huambisa Indians expelled Peruvian settlers from their colony in Borja, on the Maranon River, and these settlers then floated downriver to found Iquitos.
Iquitos was of great importance during the Rubber Boom years of 1880-1912, due to the enormous wealth generated by the extraction of latex. This was an era of ostentation, and during this time, the Amazon in general became a destination for fortune hunters of all kinds.
The Amazon River, called the king of rivers, has a longitude of 6762 kilometers. It’s the longest and widest river in the world, and the Amazon basin contains more fresh water than any other place on Earth.

ITINERARY:

FULL DAY: IQUITOS / MOMON RIVER / LODGE / IQUITOS / AIRPORT

• Our Guide collects you from the airport or your hotel in our private bus.
• You will be accompanied by a permanent English speaking Guide during the whole trip.
• We board our speedboat for the trip up the Nanay and Momon rivers.
• Visit the Boras Indigenous Tribe
• Visit to the Serpentarium to see snakes and other exotic animals.
• Upon arrival at the Lodge we are warmly greeted with a welcome drink made of local tropical fruits.
• Visit the Jibaro Indigenous Tribe.
• We head back to the city of Iquitos.
• Observation of the meeting of the waters Nanay and Momon River
• Tour Amazonas and Itaya rivers.
• Airport.

End of Our Services

INCLUDED:

• Airport pickup at the indicated time.
• Permanent guide during the entire Program.
• City tour of the principle attractions of the city.
• Transportation to Puerto Nanay, river travel to the Lodge.
• Visits to two Indian tribes, canoe rides, dawn bird watching, short walks.
• Visits to neighboring villages, visits to each of the following attractions: “Chullachaki” Mini Zoo, the Botanical Garden, Piraña Park.
• Food service which includes 1 lunche and drop off at the airport.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Plane tickets, airport taxes.
• Food and drinks in the city of Iquitos the first and last day.
• All consumption at the bar, which includes bottled soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
• Use of our satellite Internet Service.
• Adult channels (available in three of the 24 Bungalows)
• Purchases made from the Indian tribes for their handicrafts
• Tips to the lodge staff on the final day (for good service if you are happy) and tips to the guide for his service ( again, if you are happy).
• Any other personal costs not mentioned in this program.