Discover the Best of the Amazon (5D/4N)
Overview
- In this package you will be able to discover the best of Peru, it is made for the whole family or friends who want to delve into the most beautiful experience of the Peruvian jungle in Iquitos.
- Discover the flora and fauna in their natural habitat.
- Let yourself be enveloped by the majestic Peruvian Amazon, one of the most unique experiences while we learn about the flora and fauna.
- We will appreciate the best sunsets and landscapes in Iquitos.
- We will have boat trips and fishing time.
- We will visit the town of San Juan de Yanayacu and we will have Full day - expedition to Shanticaño.
Daily Summary
- DAY 1 IQUITOS: Welcome to Iquitos! Muyuna Lodge is waiting for you.
- DAY 2 IQUITOS: Let's see pink dolphins swimming in the happy river!
- DAY 3 IQUITOS: Enjoy Juanachi or Moena lagoon
- DAY 4 IQUITOS: Let’s go to Shanticaño!
- DAY 5 IQUITOS: Prepare for a boat excursion
From $755
Itinerary
DAY 1: WELCOME TO IQUITOS! MUYUNA LODGE IS WAITING FOR YOU
- Our professional driver picks you up from your hotel or airport in Iquitos, to start the adventure.
- 10:00 am: We are going to departure by land (1hr50min) and by river (1hr) to the Lodge Muyuna.
- Around 1:30pm: We arrive to Muyuna and we will have delicious lunch!
- Around 3:00pm: we are going to walk behind Muyuna to see the variety of flora and fauna. Observation of the Leoncito monkey! Then we are going to appreciate the Sunset at Laguna Sapote. It is a memorable memory you won’t forget! (Finish 5:30pm)
- At 7:00pm we are going to have dinner.
- Around 7:45pm we are going to have a boat excursion to see caimans and nocturnal birds and mammals.
- Return to lodge around 8:45pm.
Meals included: Lunch and Dinner.
NOTE: On the 1st day we remind you to arrive before 9 am and leave on the last day after 5:30 pm.
DAY 2: LET’S SEE PINK DOLPHINS SWIMMING IN THE HAPPY RIVER!
- Breakfast at lodge at 🕐 6:30am.
- 🕐 Around 7:45am then we are going to have an excursion to swim in the Amazon River and see the pink and gray dolphins around. Make new friends at the river!
- We are going to continue with the observation of the Victoria Regia, the largest aquatic plant in the world. The adventure continues! Iguana watching time (returning 11:00am)
- Time for lunch at 🕐 12:30pm.
- 🕐 Around 3:00pm Piranha fishing time are going to make your day gorgeous.
- After that, we are going to visit the town of San Juan de Yanayacu.
- We will have a delicious dinner at 🕐 7:00pm
- At night 🕐 around 7:45pm, we are going to have a walk in search of tarantulas and huge frogs.
- Return to lodge around 🕐 8:45pm.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
DAY 3: ENJOY JUANACHI OR MOENA LAGOON
- Breakfast at lodge at 🕐 6:30am, then 🕐 around 7:45am we are going to start with an amazing Boat excursion to the Juanachi or Moena lagoon looking for different species of birds and monkeys. (Finish 11:00am)
- Time for lunch at 🕐 12:30pm.
- 🕐 Around 3:00pm we are going to have a Specialized excursion about local medicinal plants.
- 🕐 Around 7:00pm we will have a delicious dinner.
- At night 🕐 around 7:45pm, the adventure continues, let’s go to a nocturnal canoe trip to listen to the jungle.
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 4: LET’S GO TO SHANTICAÑO!
- Breakfast at lodge at 🕐 6:30am, then 🕐 around 8:00am we are going to start our Full day – expedition to a far place Shanticaño, watching birds, sloths, monkeys and in search of the enigmatic anaconda.
- Around 🕐 12:30pm Lunch in the middle of jungle!!
- After this amazing experience we will have a delicious dinner at 🕐 7:00pm
- Free-choice night activity!!
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 5: PREPARE FOR A BOAT EXCURSION!
- Breakfast at lodge at 🕐 6:30am, then 🕐 around 7:45am we are going to have a boat excursion to remote difficult-of-access lake. Let’s fill out your biodiversity checklist-card with your guide!
- 🕐 At 12:00pm: We are going to have our last lunch in the lodge.
- 🕐 At 1:00 pm we will return to the airport or hotel. Arrival at approximately 🕐 4:00 pm.
Meals Included: Breakfast and lunch.
Prices
- For 1 person: 890 USD (Single Room)
- From 2 people up: 755 USD each (Double Room)
Included
- Accommodation: 4 nights in Muyuna Lodge.
- The itinerary includes all admission costs to Muyuna Lodge.
- Inland and river transportations included.
- Day and night excursions, by boat or walking.
- Nature speacialist guides in English or Spanish.
- Rain rubber boots.
- Use of kayaks, paddles or canoes for free.
- Authentic visit to riverside community.
- Biodiversity species checklist observed at Muyuna.
- Full board: regional and international food (vegetarian food available)
- Coffee, fruits, tea and water station available.
- Aluminum bottle (0.5L)
- Bungalow with private bathrooms and terrace with hammocks.
- Comfort: solar energy for hot water and fans.
- Biodegradable amenities (shampoo, conditions and soap)
- Solar energy for batteries, laptops and phones.
- Bath and river towels.
- First aid kit.
- Board games
- Lifesafe jackets.
- Wifi in Iquitos Office
- Taxes
Not Included
- The price does not cover domestic or international flights
- Tips for guides or staff (optional)
- Rain poncho (available at adequate prices)
- Snacks or handcrafts
- Beer, beverages or alcohol
- Transportation off Muyuna’s schedule.
- Guidance in another language (Germany, French, others), in case you request them, please ask your travel agent.
- Additional items are not included explicitly in the itinerary description.
