Day 1: Iquitos / Ceiba Tops
Reception at the airport, brief city orientation and transfer to the Explorama dock.
Twenty-five mile journey down the Amazon River to Ceiba Tops, where rooms with air
conditioning and private bathrooms provide the comforts of home in the rainforest.
Afternoon hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding the lodge including
many huge trees festooned with epiphytes. After dinner there may be local flute or guitar
music at the El Toucan Bar or the guides are always ready to relate some of the many legends
of the Amazon forest. Overnight Ceiba Tops (L,D)
Day 2: Ceiba Tops / Iquitos
Morning boat ride, spotting for dolphins, to visit a small village of Yagua Indians where
your guide will explain the local Yagua Indian culture and how it has been affected by
the arrival of Europeans and the passing of time. There will also be an opportunity to
see some of the local crafts and for a demonstration of the blowgun which some of the Yagua
elders still use for hunting. Afternoon transfer back to Iquitos for your departure flight
to Lima. Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits)
Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day activities are subject to change due to weather, trail or river conditions. Bring rain gear and sunscreen as for all Explorama Rainforest programs.
Departures: Daily
Tour includes: All city and river transfers.
- Experienced multilingual, local naturalist guides.
- All meals in rainforest Lodges.
- 24 hour self-service coffee, tea and potable water at all lodges.
- All fully guided rainforest and river excursions.
- Entrance fee to the Canopy Walkway on Explornapo, Explortambos & ACTS programs.
2019 Prices per person in US$:
$403 in double room, Single supplement: $30