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Amzon river exploration for gray dolphins and pink bufeos
Transportation from the airport or hotel. Walk through the Plaza de Armas, Matriz church, Casa de Fierro, seawall and historic mansions from the rubber era. Transfer to the river port to board the outboard motor boat. We will navigate the Itaya River for 15 minutes, then enter the longest and largest river in the world, the Amazon, natural wonder of the World, general information. We will look for gray dolphins and pink bufeos. We will sail the Amazon upstream to Eco lodge. Welcome with seasonal fruit soda. General information and delivery of private cabins. Jungle excursion recognizing the great biodiversity of the Flora & Fauna area. Lunch. Typical dish like the juane.
Free to photograph or shoot birds. Time to witness the extraction of sugarcane juice in an artisanal way, we will taste the juice and some derivatives such as cane rum and molasses - honey. Dinner. Night walk or canoe excursion according to the season. Insects, batracios, nocturnal birds and sounds. Stories and jungle stories told by the guide. Night at Jungle lodge
06.00 AM Search for birds in their habitat, walking or canoeing. Breakfast.
Visit to riverside dweller who will show us non-poisonous boas constrictors, lazy bear, turtles among others. Typical Patarashca lunch. Return to the city of Iquitos and visit the native Bora group, customs, dialect, clothing, typical dances, it is recommended to bring some objects to exchange with handicrafts that are handmade. Arrival to the city of Iquitos. Transfer to the airport or hotel.
From Iquitos to Jungle community villagers and wildlife pets
06.00 AM Search for birds in their habitat, walking or canoeing. Breakfast.
Visit to riverside dweller who will show us non-poisonous boas constrictors, lazy bear, turtles among others. Typical Patarashca lunch. Return to the city of Iquitos and visit the native Bora group, customs, dialect, clothing, typical dances, it is recommended to bring some objects to exchange with handicrafts that are handmade. Arrival to the city of Iquitos. Transfer to the airport or hotel.
Questions & Answers
What time does this tour depart from Puerto Maldonado and arrive back in?
Arriving by bus?
- For people arriving by bus we start at 8:30 a.m departing from our office in Puerto Maldonado
Arriving by Plane?
- The first plane arriving to Puerto Maldonado is around 10:00 am and the last plane arrives at 4 p.m , so our first group will start the tour around 11:20
- For peope arriving later than 12:00 pm we will start tour around 1:00 p.m, for LATAM airlines arriving at 4:00 p.m we will start thetour as soon as posible
Already in Puerto Maldonado?
- For people that are already in a hotel the pick up will be around 8:00 a.m and start tour at 8:30 a.m approximately
What to bring for a 2 days Amazon jungle tour?
Amazon Rainforest suggested list excursion
- 1 Backpack rain cove
- Toiletry bag with hygiene essentials
- one quart largemouth water bottles (we will provide you with water so you can refill it any time)
- Small headlamp with a L.E.D. bulb & extra batteries
- Chaco o Teva type sandals
- 1 bottle of DEET bug repellent
- 1/2 bottle of sun screen (waterproof)
- Clothing
- 2 pairs of socks
- 2 pairs of underwear
- 1 bathing suits
- 1 short
- 1 rain jacket or plastic poncho
- 1 long sleeve shirts
- 1 short sleeve shirts
- 1 sweatshirts or sweaters
- wide brim hat
Books:
Pocket size English/Spanish dictionary
Guide book for Peru (lonely planet, rough guide, or similar) At least 1 novel to read
Optional Gear:
- 1 set Gore-Tex (or similar waterproof breathable material) pants and jacket storm gear
- Watch with alarm
- snorkel, fins, mask
- approach or summer hiking boot
- Sunglasses
- digital camera
Useful things to know before you go
Currencies accepted:
- S/. Sol
- $/. Dollar
Vaccinations:
There are no vaccines required to enter Peru. If you decide to take medicines. These are suggested indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel.
- For HEPATITIS B
Recommended for Peru. Normally 2 months before travel. - For RABIES
Recommended for Peru. Normally 1 month before travel. - For YELLOW FEVER
Recommended for Peru. Normally 10 days before travel.
Electricity:
- Depending on the accommodation in the jungle, electricity hours are limited during the day, most hotels offer several hours in the evening, usually until 10 pm, allowing travelers to charge their personal items.
