DAY 01: IQUITOS / AMAZON Sinchicuy
Reception at the airport in Iquitos and transfer to the city or pick up in the hotel.
During the tour you will be offered a brief orientation by the city of Iquitos, looking at the main tourist sites of this vibrant and historic city of eastern Peru in the nineteenth century way to become small town the most important river port in the Amazon, acquiring a surprising cosmopolitan condition during the so-called "rubber fever".
In Iquitos, the guide and transfer to the pier to start the boat ride to our hostel.
Navigation downstream on the Amazon River, the largest river in the world, aboard comfortable and safe boats. The trip of about 45 'NE of Iquitos will allow you to see a marvelous panorama in which the magnificence makes its way through the exuberance of the jungle.
Arrival at Amazon Sinchicuy (45 "NE of Iquitos). Our lodge built in the native style with natural materials, surrounded by trees, plants and flowers, a true tropical garden on high ground or "restinga" where abundant varieties of birds and butterflies. Our staff will welcome you with a nice refreshment welcome made with fruit from the region (cocona, camu camu, cupuaçu, etc.). A short explanation of the rules governing the sustainability of the lodge and its surroundings will allow you to better understand the ways of how to make your stay more rewarding and participation in ecotourism activities.
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ECO Cultural Program
Short walk or canoe ride -according to the season- to "Nuevo Peru" where is established a community Yagua, whose ancestors were discovered by Francisco de Orellana in his first exploration of the Amazon in 1541. This visit let you know their customs, see their unique apparel made of palm fibers and even try their aim with the "pucuna" (blowpipe) that Yaguas used for centuries for hunting. Return to the Lodge.
Lunch. The cuisine in the Amazon Sinchicuy out because it involves natural and fresh products from the river and the "farm". Filets of Dorado (Brachyplatystoma flavicans) accompanied by salsa Cocona, salads regional vegetables, cassava, beans and fried plantains , a true delight which is another attraction over the jungle. Do not hesitate to ask the recipe to the chef!
In the afternoon you undertake ethnobotany tour. Visiting the local naturist (shaman). Great connoisseur of the secrets of nature and their application for the treatment of diseases of body and spirit, the Shaman will explain about the wonderful properties and use of some plants and roots like cat's claw, sour sugar cane, copaiba, aguaje and even the "rope dead" or ayahuasca. Travel through the coastal community of Santa Maria de Ojeal, where you will see some of the productive activities that develop their people. artisanal extraction of juice from sugar cane , orchards, fish farm with native species, breeding cattle. You can interact with the villagers while watching their typical houses, schools, churches and shops.
Evening excursion /Amazon legends
At night the jungle and its inhabitants allow us to enjoy sounds and sensations. Your guide will indicate when the canoe tour or walk will take you to discover, quietly and in the light of a lantern, the mysterious world of night insects, cicadas, spiders, praying mantis, etc. will start It also will distinguish the songs of owls and "ayaymamas" which are interpreted as the language of fantastic creatures in the local imagination.
To end the night, nothing nicer after enjoying a tasty dinner, stories and legends from the rich Amazon myths. Also, if you wish, our personnel will share with you moments of music and song for a relaxing desktop that will lead to the best of dreams. Overnight.
DAY 02: AMAZON Sinchicuy / FULL DAY YANAYACU
Bird Watching: During the early morning hours (05-06 hrs) is the right time to observe many species of birds that feed along the river or plantations found in the surrounding hinterland of the community.
Breakfast. Fresh fruit juices and jams produced in the region (papaya, orange, melon, Cocona) accompany dishes and hot drinks to start the morning. Immediately after breakfast proceed to embroider the boat that will transport you to the opposite side of the Amazon to the riverside community of "Huashalado." During this trip of about 40 minutes, the boat will stop at a place in the river where it is usually possible to observe dolphins pink, due to its somewhat timid nature, must be patient and watching to sight them with an unforgettable picture will reward the effort.
Upon reaching the community "Huashalado" you can see plantations of cassava (manioc), banana, papaya and other typical products of riparian agriculture. You'll notice that unlike the ecosystem Sinchicuy the terrain here is mostly low and flooded during the time of growing. and noticing walking through the trail that leads to the river Yanayacu. this is an exciting trek in which he will emerge spirit of adventure and definitely will enjoy it more if wears a pair of rubber boots or waterproof materials suitable for this ground.
Boat or canoe will follow the course of the Yanayacu river to explore this area rich in boat or canoe follow the course of Yanayacu river to explore this area rich in birdlife, whose species kingfishers, hawks, herons are counted etc. and finally after a time journey through the dark waters of the river Yanayacu came to our lodge. A short explanation of your guide before performing the jungle tour. Walk through jungle will take you to the "Kingdom of the Giant Trees" during the walk know some species of medicinal plants, such as "sachajergón" the "ojé", the "bread tree" and recognized "cat's claw "(Uncaria tomentosa), it is also possible to find bromeliads growing on the top of the trees But surely that causes the greatest admiration among the trees is." lupuna "(pentandra Ceiba) that exceeds 50 meters high, you may notice a great distance. And know an interesting lagoon (Yagua Cocha), where you can see the most representative aquatic plant the "Victoria Regia" and the Hoatzin or "shansho" (Opisthocomus hoatzin), a showy species of bird that feeds on aquatic flora. This is an exciting hike will emerge in which his spirit of adventure and definitely enjoy. Return to the Lodge.
Then take a break for lunch, will make a fun fishing in the river using the native techniques that will allow capture piranhas, bream, mullet or other fish species of which are considered a real delicacy on the waterfront kitchen.
Return trip to the Amazon Sinchicuy. Upon arrival you will enjoy time to relax in the hammocks or on the veranda or in the "Clavohuasca Bar", refreshing with a nice icy or experiencing different sensations with a fantastic regional aphrodisiac drink drink. You will also have canoes for a walk through the Sinchicuy calm waters of the river before dark. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 03: AMAZON SINCHICUY LODGE / IQUITOS
Breakfast. After a fortifying breakfast based on fresh juices and fruit jams produced in the region (papaya, orange, melon, Cocona) accompany dishes and hot drinks to start the morning. Your guide will then be invited to participate in the ceremony to plant a tree in the area near the Lodge reforestation. Then visit the community of Fatima to observe some of the varieties of wild animals like monkeys, achuñis, macaws, toucans boas and lizards found in semi-captivity. Lunch. On the last evening just for shooting and then start our return to the city of Iquitos. Staff will coordinate with you the most appropriate time for transfer to the airport or your hotel.
GOOD TRIP ENJOY
The order of some activities may vary due to operational situations or weather
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