Tambo Amazonico (4 days/3 nights)
This tour has been designed for wild adventurers, offering an expedition in search of caiman, pink Amazon river dolphins, different species of monkeys, insects and many other protected. The Tambo Amazonico Lodge is located just 180 km / 115 miles from Iquitos.
Description Tambo Amazonico
Day 1 : Iquitos - Tambo Amazonico Lodge
Our personnel will meet and greet you at the Airport. Transfer to Iquitos. Along the way you will briefly sightsee Iquitos, looking at the most important tourist sites of this representative Peru's Easternmost City founded in the XIXth Century.Transfer by land to the City of Nauta on the banks of the Maranon River where you will board the boat that will take you to the Tambo Amazonico Lodge. On the way you will be impressed at the sight of the Amazon River formation in the confluence of the Maranon with the Ucayali. Box lunch on route. Arrival in our Tambo Amazonico Lodge located on the Yarapa River (100 miles from Iquitos), one of the first tributaries of the Amazon River, in the so called "buffer zone" or the "gateway" to the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve.As soon as you are installed you will take a hike or canoe ride to explore the beauty of the place. The Tambo Amazonico Lodge is surrounded by exuberant vegetation and beautiful dark water oxbow lakes. Supper at the Lodge. Overnight.
Day 2 : Tambo Amazonico
Early morning Bird watching on the Amazon (Yarapa River mouth). Here it may also be possible to see the amazing Pink Amazon River Dolphins. Primary jungle trekking to observe the diversity of trees that exists around the Lodge, amongst timber, medicinal and fruit producing species which are used by the local people. Unique opportunity to spot Fauna species that inhabit the area (monkeys, birds, reptiles); also a diversity of insects and plants. Dug-out canoe ride to the Moringo oxbow lake to see the spectacular Water lilac "Victoria Regia". It will also be possible to see interesting Flora and Fauna species found on the shores, such as the "Hoatzin" or as it is locally known, "Shansho", a bird with prehistoric resemblance that feeds on tree leaves that grow around the lakes. Thrilling evening excursion to spot Caiman.
Day 3 : Tambo Amazonico
Eco- Cultural visit to the Jaldar Native Community where you will see their handicrafts using materials found in nature. Visit to the local Shaman who will demonstrate the rituals and use of plants in natural medicine. Canoe ride to the Uvos Oxbow Lake where you will have the opportunity to catch the feared Piranha fish.
Day 4 : Tambo Amazonico Lodge
Breakfast at the Lodge. Navigate on the Amazon and Maranon Rivers to reach the City of Nauta. Return to Iquitos by land. At a convenient time, transfer to your hotel or airport.
Explanation
Our service includes
- 3 night accommodation at the Tambo Amazonico Lodge
- All transport
- Professional, bilingual guides
- All entrance tickets for the excursions mentioned above.
- All meals from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on day 4
- All applicable taxes
Not included
- Domestic flights Lima – Iquitos - Lima
- Airport taxes
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