DAY 01: IQUITOS / AMAZON Sinchicuy
Reception at the airport in Iquitos and transfer to the city.
During the tour you will be offered a brief orientation 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 condition cosmopolitan during the "rubber fever".
In Iquitos, presenting your naturalist guide and transfer to the pier to start the boat trip to our lodge.
Navigation downstream on the Amazon River, the largest river in the world, aboard comfortable and safe boats. The trip down the Amazon will allow you to see a marvelous panorama in which the magnificence of the Amazon makes its way through the exuberance of the jungle, where overlook the picturesque villages with their particular color and joy.Arrival at Amazon Sinchicuy which is 45 minutes (downstream 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.
Immediately his agreement shall provide accommodation of the type of room selected.
Ecocultural circuit (Basin Ecosystem Sinchicuy)
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 that produce the river and the "farm". Filets of Dorado (Brachyplatystoma flavicans) accompanied by Cocona sauce, salads regional vegetables, cassava, beans and fried plantains , a true delight which is another attraction over the jungle.
In the afternoon you undertake ethnobotany tour. You will meet very particular species of the plant kingdom as cat's claw, sour cane, copaiba, Aguaje and even the "rope dead" or ayahuasca. Visit the local naturist (shaman). 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. Travel through the coastal founded Santa Maria de Ojeal, where you will observe some of the productive activities that develop their people. artisanal extraction of juice from sugar cane, fruit orchards, fish farm with native species, breeding livestock, artisanal fishing in the rivers. you can interact with the villagers while watching their typical houses, schools, churches and shops, likewise appreciate sustainability projects that the community has developed through Ecotourism.
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 meal, the 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 / TAMBO LODGE YANAYACU
Bird Watching: During the early hours of the morning (. 05-06 hrs) is the right time to observe many species of birds that feed along the river or plantations that are located around the community. Your guide will tell you the exact time in which perform this activity.
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 on board the boat that will transport you to the opposite end of the Amazon or as they say in the regional language to "Huashalado".
WILDLIFE circuit (Ecosystem Yanayacu River Basin)
During the trip of about 90 minutes Yanayacu (by boat and on foot), you will be able to observe river dolphins, main characters of stories and legends of the Amazon mythology. Because of its somewhat timid nature, must be patient and watching to sight them with an unforgettable picture reward the effort.
Upon arriving at "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. Al walk the trail that leads to the "Kingdom of the giant trees" in the Yanayacu river levied under the canopy of interlocking the heat and humidity that favors the growth of lichens and mosses on the trunks of the giant branches whose roots develop storey . Watching carefully you might discover some creature mimicked the foliage (monkeys or lazy). This is an exciting hike will emerge in which his spirit of adventure and certainly enjoy it more if wears a pair of rubber boots or waterproof materials appropriate for this area.
Boat or canoe will follow the course of the Yanayacu to explore this area rich in birdlife, whose species kingfishers, hawks, herons and a bird of prehistoric features called Hoatzin or "Shansho" (Opisthocomus hoatzin) are counted. Also there in the large varieties 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 (epiphytes) to they grow high in the trees. But undoubtedly the giant plants that causes the greatest admiration among the trees the "lupuna" (Ceiba pentandra) that exceeds 50 meters high and between aquatic plants the "Victoria regia" whose floating leaf can exceed the meter and a half in diameter.
After sailing for about 30 minutes, will visit the Tambo Yanayacu Lodge located in the ravine of Falcón (60Km. NE Iquitos). You will be welcomed by our staff who will provide a warm welcome and facilitate their accommodation. Have a moment to rest and admire the beautiful gorge on limpid whose dark waters reflect the surrounding vegetation. Then your guide will take you on foot or by canoe to make a reconnaissance of the area. Again using rubber boots are recommended to facilitate walking.Around noon you will be returning to the lodge to enjoy a delicious lunch to enjoy on our panoramic dining room.In the afternoon will make a hike through jungle will take you to one of the "lupunas" giant of the area and an interesting lagoon where you can observe the "I camungo" (horned screamer), a showy species of bird that feeds on the aquatic flora. Return to the lodge and night before or after dinner walk.Talk with your guide to comment on what has been observed during walks and explanation of the program for the next day. Overnight.
DAY 03: YANAYACU TAMBO LODGE
Birding in the river at dawn. This is a propitious moment to identify birds of various species and photograph as they search for food on the banks of Yanayacu or "fishing" in its waters time.
Breakfast. Walk to Yagua Cocha (July-November). A longer than previous hike for which preparation of previous days will be very helpful. This trail follows the route that the inhabitants of the area used to reach one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in performing their catch. It is here where you can see the Hoatzin or "shansho" (Opisthocomus hoatzin) also if you want you can fish as the natives aboard a canoe. Return to the lodge and lunch (if you want you can ask to prepare what's later, your guide will invite you to participate in the ceremony to plant a tree in the area near the lodge reforestation, after which it will make an excursion to see a typical village of farmers or if you prefer canoeing or swimming in the paradisiacal broken. Dinner. Talk with your guide to comment on their experiences of the day. notes on return to Iquitos. Overnight.
DAY 04: YANAYACU TAMBO LODGE / IQUITOS
Breakfast. Excursion to riverside community in the Amazon where you can visit the Project Wildlife, recently listed as "Custody Center Founded Neyser" to observe and interact with some of the varieties of wild animals like sloths, monkeys, achuñis, macaws, toucans , boas and lizards. It will be an interesting way to learn to value and respect the wildlife typical of our Amazonia.
After our educational tour, we headed to the Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge for lunch.
Return to Iquitos. Our staff will coordinate with you the most appropriate time for transfer to the airport or your hotel.
End of our service
Transposes the threshold of the "green wall" walking 77Kms in two ecosystems (Sinchicuy Watershed and River Basin Yanayacu), knows the customs and activities of native riparian journey into the jungle Yanayacu and discover "The Kingdom of the Giant trees ", its impressive flora and fauna.
