3Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Adventure at Heliconia Lodge

3Day Iquitos Amazon Jungle Adventure at Heliconia Lodge

Visit the spectacular Amazon Jungle on this 3-day adventure from Iquitos! Cruise along the Amazon River both during the day and at night and see native animals from the water, including monkeys and exotic birds. Hike through the jungle, visit a sugarcane distillery, and be amazed at the impressive jungle landscape. With all your meals included plus two nights’ accommodation at the Heliconia Lodge with round-trip airport transportation, this once-in-a-lifetime experience is one you won't want to miss!

Itinerary

Day 1: Heliconia Lodge

Stop At: Amazon River, Iquitos 16000 Peru
Arrival in the city of Iquitos, assistance and transfer to the pier to head to the lodge. We will sail down the Amazon River, the largest river in the world by volume, and witness the magnificence of the river, the lush rainforest and the picturesque riverside villages. Arrival and accommodation at the lodge. After lunch, we will hike the Communal Reserve of Yanamono, where we will identify various botanical species such as heliconias, medicinal plants and the giant lupuna tree. At night, we will take a boat ride along Quebrada Manco to discover the mysterious nocturnal world of the rainforest. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Note: arrival flights must arrive before 9am for transportation.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Heliconia Lodge

Day 2: Heliconia Lodge

Stop At: Amazon River, Iquitos 16000 Peru
Early in the morning, we will have a bird watching tour in the vicinity of Quebrada Cáceres to see various species of local birds, as the tuki, kingfisher, coto hawk, among others. Return to the lodge. We will carry on with a boat ride along the Amazon River in search of pink dolphins. Enjoy fishing using native techniques. In the afternoon, we will go toward the lakes located in the Yanamono Island to watch the stunning "Victorias Regias".
After dinner, we will go on a night walk through the lodge surroundings to observe and find tarantulas, fireflies and other nocturnal Amazonian species. Overnight at the lodge.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Heliconia Lodge

Day 3: Heliconia Lodge

Stop At: Amazon Rainforest, Peru
We will visit an artisanal mill where we can taste different regional beverages made with sugar cane juice. Lunch at the lodge. At arranged time, transfer to the airport to board your departure flight.

Note: flights must be after 6pm to ensure there is enough time to travel to the airport from the lodge.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.