


Reception at the airport or hotel, brief city orientation and transfer to the Explorama dock. Twenty-five mile journey down the Amazon River to Ceiba Tops where private rooms with air conditioning provide Amazon adventure in luxury. Afternoon hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding Ceiba Tops that includes many huge trees festooned with epiphytes. After dinner enjoy local flute or guitar music at the 'El Tucan' Bar or the guides are always ready to relate some of the many legends of the Amazon forest.
Lunch, Dinner - Overnight Ceiba Tops Lodge
Morning boat ride, spotting for dolphins, to visit a small village of Yagua Indians where your guide will explain the Yagua Indian culture and how it was 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 walking excursion to the neighboring town of Indiana. Originally a Franciscan mission, Indiana has grown into a large river community with its own market, high school and small hospital.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Overnight Ceiba Tops Lodge
Early morning departure from Ceiba Tops by boat to the narrow motorcar crossing connecting the Amazon and Napo Rivers to continue by boat to ExplorNapo Lodge for breakfast. Hike to the spectacular Canopy Walkway spanning over 500 meters (one-third of a mile), connected by tree platforms, and reaching a height of over 35 meters (115 feet) but accessible without any type of climbing skill or equipment. After lunch, visit the "ReNuPeRu" Ethnobotanical Garden where over 240 medicinal plants are cultivated by a local shaman who will explain the nature of Amazonian natural healing and the uses of some of the plants. Return to Ceiba Tops in time to enjoy the pool or hammocks before dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Overnight Ceiba Tops Lodge
Your choice of a morning walking or boating excursion to further enjoy the rainforest and Amazon River or time to relax by the pool until departure time. Afternoon transfer to Iquitos and to the airport.
Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits)
| in 2011 | in 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| 4d/3n Package | US$630 | US$665 |
| 5d/4n Package | US$730 | US$765 |
| Single Supplement | US$30 per night | |
| Additional nights | in 2011 | in 2012 |
| at Ceiba Tops: | US$115 | US$120 |
| Explorama Lodge: | US$100 | US$105 |
| ExplorNapo Lodge & ACTS Field Station: | US$115 | US$120 |
| ExplorTambos Camp: | US$120 | US$130 |
Singles supplement for extra nights is $30 at Ceiba Lodge and $25 at the other lodges.
Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day activities may vary due to local conditions.
Programs can start any day of the week
For further information or booking inquiries please contact Sacred Earth