Visit the basins of the Sinchicuy River and the Yanayacu River and have an encounter with the Amazon rainforest, spectacular flora and fauna and inhabitants who show their daily habits and activities to show how they live in the Amazon.
We pick up our passengers in the airport of Iquitos or chosen hotel to go to the center of the city, recognized as the most important river port in the Amazon, during the tour you will see the city of Iquitos and its tourist places. We will arrive at the port where we will go to the lodge by boat. We will navigate the Amazon River, which is the largest river in the world, in safe and comfortable boats. On the way, we will make a stop to visit the Fundo Pedrito, a place located in the town of Barrio Florido, we will observe different species of local flora and fauna and it is here where you can appreciate the paiche, the largest fish in the Amazon, as well as a breeding ground for lizards and piranhas. We will reach the Amazon Sinchicuy Lodge, a native concept surrounded by tropical flora that makes home to a variety of birds and butterflies. You will be greeted with a natural drink made with local fruits and will explain the rules for the sustainability of the space and how to participate in ecotourism activities, which will make your stay more welcoming.
According to the weather, you will go walking or canoeing to "Nuevo Perú", where the Yagua community lives, who in 1541 were discovered by Francisco de Orellana in his first exploration of the Amazon. In this tour, you can learn about their ancestral customs, appreciate the clothing made with palm fibers and use the weapon that the Yaguas used to hunt, the "pucuna", better known as blowgun. In the afternoon, the ethnobotanical excursion will take place, where very particular species such as the sour cane, the copaiba, the cat's claw, ayahuasca and the aguaje (known as the rope of the dead) will be appreciated. Then, we made a tour of the riverbank estate of Santa Maria de Ojeal, where you will appreciate what the inhabitants do every day: fruit orchards, extraction of sugarcane juice in an artisanal way, raising livestock, among others. You can share with the locals and contemplate their schools, churches, shops and their characteristic homes, as well as see the projects ecotourism products, which have been created for the sustainability of the population.
At night, the guide will take us on a walking or canoe trip, where we will enter the night world of the Amazon. You will perceive the sound of the cicadas, praying mantis and infinity of insects, besides the song of the owl.
We finished the evening with a delicious dinner and will provide details of the activities for the next day. Overnight
Between 05:00 - 06:00 hours, it is the opportune time to observe the different species of birds that can reach the community, while feeding on the river or the plantations of the place. Breakfast. Fresh juices and fruit jams typical of the locality (papaya, orange, melon, cocona) are part of the hot dishes and drinks to start the day. After breakfast, we embark to the opposite end of the Amazon or as the natives say to the "huashalado". On the way, you can see the fascinating river dolphins, who are a main part in legends of the Amazonian mythology. You have to have a little patience and wait for them to show up, as they are somewhat shy animals. Arriving at Huashualado, you will see plantations of banana, papaya, cassava (manioc) and other native products. The boat will continue through the Yanayacu River, this sector can observe different types of birds such as hawks, herons, kingfishers, among others. We will notice that unlike the Sinchicuy ecosystem, the terrain here is mostly low and floodable during the growing season. We are going to notice this when we walk the trail that leads to the Yanayacu River. This is an exciting walk that will bring out your spirit of adventure. By boat or canoe you will follow the course of the Yanayacu River to explore this area rich in avian fauna, among whose species there are martines. We will arrive at our Lodge after a short trip through the dark waters of the Yanayacu River.
We arrive at the lodge and go into the jungle to see "Kingdom of Giant Trees" where we will observe several medicinal plants such as "ojé", "sachajergón", "tree bread" and "cat's claw" (uncaria tomentosa) You can also see bromeliads (epiphytic plants) in the highest of the trees and among the most predominant trees, we can see the "lupuna" (ceiba pentandra) that can reach more than 50 meters in height. season of the year (June - September) and the weather, you can visit the Yaguacocha Lagoon, where you can see the aquatic plant "victoria regia" and the hoatzín or "shansho" (Opisthocomus hoatzin), a bird that feeds on aquatic flora, we will return to the lodge for lunch.
After our lunch, we will practice fishing but with native techniques, being able to capture mojarras, smooth, piranhas, among others. We return to the Amazon Sinchicuy Lodge, where you can relax in the hammocks, in the "Clavohuasca Bar" or contemplating the surroundings in the viewpoint, accompanied by a drink or a local aphrodisiac drink; You will also have canoes available to make passes through the waters of the Sinchicuy River. Dinner and overnight.
After an energetic breakfast, our guide will invite you to participate in the "Plant a Tree" Project in the reforestation area near the lodge. Then, visit the "Rony" Craft Center, to observe the artisan extraction of sugar cane juice. There you will also find the local naturist, who knows the secrets of nature and its application for the treatment of ills of body and spirit, the naturist will explain about the wonderful properties and use that have some plants and roots. Observation of some of the varieties of wild animals such as sloths, monkeys, achunis, macaws, boas toucans and lizards found in semi-captivity. At the end of the visit, we will return to the lodge for lunch and then in the afternoon, we will make an excursion to the Community of Fatima, where you will learn about their customs and typical riverside crops. Return to the Lodge, dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, we leave the lodge to visit the "Morphosapi" butterfly farm in the Community of San Rafael, where we will observe surprising and striking living specimens with the help of an expert guide, all the stages of the life cycle of butterflies and their wonderful world. This place is managed by an Association of Families of the same Community with the support of IIAP (Instituto de Investigación de la Amazonia Peruana / Peruvian Amazon Research Institute). After the visit, we return to the lodge for lunch. In relevant hours, we embark to return to the city of Iquitos, and then transfer to the hotel or airport.
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