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4 Days of Adventure in the Iquitos Jungle at Heliconia Lodge
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Duration
4 days and 3 nights
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Language
Spanish
Min. Passengers
1 passenger
4 Days of Adventure in the Iquitos Jungle at Heliconia Lodge
Before starting your connection with nature, visit a day in Lima visiting its Historic Center, Cathedral and Convent of Lima. Then enjoy your connection with the essence of the earth. A space in the middle of the Peruvian Amazon jungle where you can fully enjoy the peace, relaxation, mysteries and natural beauty of this beautiful and unique landscape.
Departure place
- Pick up at Lima airport
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Lima
- Arrival in Lima, Welcome and assistance in your transfer to the hotel.
- In the afternoon visit to the city of the kings. We will begin our tour through the Miraflores neighborhood. Our first stop will be the famous Kiss Park, an icon of the city and from where you have a beautiful view of the bay of Lima. Then we will go to the historic center of Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site , which awaits us full of stories from yesteryear. On the way we will cross in front of the Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca pyramid that is confused with a modern city. We will arrive at the Plaza Mayor of Lima, surrounded by the Cathedral, the Archbishopric of Lima, the Government Palaces and the Municipality. We will enter the Cathedral of Lima , where the crypt of the conqueror Francisco Pizarro is located. We will cross the Plaza Mayor and enter the Convent of Santo Domingo , a colonial architectural jewel where time seems to have stopped. In this place rest the remains of Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martín de Porres and San Juan Masías, saints of great devotion. Inside, we will find a large library that keeps books printed in the 15th century. The first university in America, San Marcos, was founded in this convent. We will leave the center of Lima, returning to the hotel.
Day 2
Iquitos
- Arrival in the city of Iquitos, assistance and transfer to the pier to go to the hostel. We will navigate the Amazon River, the largest in the world, appreciating the magnificence of the river, the exuberance of the jungle and the picturesque riverside towns. Arrival at the hostel.
- After lunch, we will take a walk through the Yanamono Communal Reserve where we will identify various botanical species such as heliconias, medicinal plants and the gigantic lupuna tree. At night, we will take a boat ride through Quebrada Manco to discover the mysterious nocturnal world of the jungle. Dinner and overnight at the hostel.
Day 3
Iquitos
- Very early in the morning, we will take a bird watching tour through the Quebrada Cáceres to learn about various species of birds in the area, such as the Tuki, Martin Pescador, Coto Gavilán, among others. Return to the hostel. We will continue with an excursion along the Amazon River in search of pink dolphins, we will also practice entertaining fishing using native techniques. In the afternoon, we will go to the lakes located on Yanamono Island to observe the impressive “Victorias Regias”. After dinner, we will take a night walk around the lodge to observe and look for tarantulas, fireflies and other nocturnal species of the Amazon. Accommodation in the hostel.
Day 4
Farewell
- We will visit an artisanal mill where we can taste the different regional drinks made with sugar cane juice. Lunch at the hostel. At the coordinated time, transfer to the airport to board our departure flight to Lima.
- End of services
Includes
- Transfers to hotels and airports.
- All entrances to the attractions described.
- Shared visits with guide
- 1 night of accommodation in Lima in a selected hotel. 02 nights of accommodation at Heliconia Lodge
- Full meals at Heliconia Lodge
- Daily breakfasts.
Not included
- Domestic air tickets
- Food and non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages that do not appear in the itinerary
Activities
- Boat rides (optional)
- Natural areas visits (optional)
- Bird watching (optional)
- Flora, wildlife observation (optional)
- Guided visits (optional)
Notes
- Very Important: when you arrive, book the morning flights, when you leave, book the flights from 5 pm. The boat leaves the lodge after lunch at 2 pm.
- If you want higher category accommodation, request a quote.
- Shared service in Spanish. If you want in another language with additional cost.
Accommodation
Hotel
Heliconia Lodge- Heliconia Amazon River Lodge is located on the left bank of the magnificent Amazon River, in the Yanamono Communal Reserve, 80 km (50 miles) from the city of Iquitos.