Peru Adventure: Iquitos & Amazon Jungle (Lodge & Cruise)

Peru Adventure: Iquitos & Amazon Jungle (Lodge & Cruise): On arrival in Lima, spend the night here before transferring to Iquitos to spend your first few days at canopy level in the forest. Your personal treehouse bungalow gets you up off the jungle floor and helps you enjoy the airy relief from the heat and humidity.

Delfin III – Jungle Boat Cruise – All of our itineraries have been carefully crafted to showcase the best flora and fauna that the Marañon and Ucayali Rivers in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve have to boast; along with offering ideal soft adventure excursions for travelers to further discover the secrets of the Peruvian Amazonia.

Itineraries will vary based on whether the travel dates fall in the high water/rainy season or low water/dry season.

All activities are optional; although we encourage all travelers to tempt their adventurous side. 2-3 times daily excursions (one in the morning, one in the afternoon) may include but are not limited to kayaking in the calm creeks and lakes, swimming with dolphins, fishing for piranhas at sunset, skirting the riverbanks in search of playful creatures, birdwatching, trail walks, and visits to local communities to interact with the native people.

Optional early bird watching excursions before breakfast are also available for those who are up for the challenge on their Peru adventure!

Day 1

Landing day in Lima. Overnight Ramada Wyndham Costa del Sol

On arrival, you'll transfer to your hotel, located right outside the arrivals terminal of Lima Airport. A place to rest for the night before taking a domestic flight the following day to Iquitos for your Peru Amazon Tours.

Hotel Recommendation: Ramada Wyndham Costa del Sol

Day 2

Treehouse Lodge - Flight to Iquitos & Transfer to the Amazon Jungle

Late morning / Early Afternoon: Transfer to Iquitos Jungle lodge During this 3 Day & 2 Night stay, your jungle guides will take you deep into the largest, most diverse natural areas in the world. This luxury rainforest expedition includes some of our most popular activities including - nighttime caiman excursion, bird watching excursion, piranha fishing, rainforest hiking, visit with native Amazonian tribes, canoe rides, viewing of pink river dolphins and much more! Reception and pick-up from Iquitos This excursion is a guest favourite. We will often recommend that you enjoy these excursions on the day of your arrival at Treehouse Lodge. It’s the perfect kick-off to an incredible time in the Peruvian Amazon. Just before dusk, you will boat along the Yarapa and Ucayali rivers until you reach the Amazon proper. The world famous Pink and Gray river dolphins will start to appear near your boat while the sunset gives the perfect backdrop. Take a moment to breathe the freshest air on the planet. Listen to the sounds of the Amazon as you start to welcome nightfall. Just after sunset you will head back to the Lodge and prepare for an evening and night of Amazonian adventures.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3

Treehouse Lodge - Local Excursions & Jungle tribe visits

Community Visits If you’re looking for a way to truly experience the Peruvian natives, this is it. Visit an Amazon community and interact with the river people who still preserve their traditions, ancient knowledge, and even language. We will get to explore their homes made out of wood and palm trees to see how they live, what they cook, and the way they survive using the natural resources of the rainforest. You’ll find it fascinating to see how they have adapted to coexist with their environment, sharing their space with countless insects, dangerous animals and poisonous plants that can be used to kill or cure depending on preparation. The river people are skillful craft makers and have a communal house where you have the chance to purchase their beautifully hand-crafted items made using materials found in the Amazon jungle. Dugout Canoe Trip For centuries, River people have moved along the Amazonian rivers on dugout canoes. Even today, this mode of transportation is the best way to explore the creeks: navigating slow, listening to the sounds of the jungle, and observing nature, attempting to imitate the exact way ribereño people see the forest. If you are a bird watcher from the canoes, you can observe and take pictures of many species of birds that feed and make nests close to the river shores. Many species of primates such as brown capuchins, squirrel monkeys, and saddle backed tamarins are easy to spot. You may even be able to observe rare and elusive creatures such as the river otters from the dugout canoes. At some point we will stop and fish for piranha! We will carry aboard wooden poles, with string and meat. When the piranha bites, you lift up the pole and voila. Not to worry, we will retrieve the fish for you.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Treehouse Lodge - Fishing, Excursions & Relaxation

Fish for Piranhas One of our most popular excursions, this will be one of the great adventures you have while visiting Treehouse Lodge. Travel by boat to one of the many great piranha fishing spots in the area. Armed with a wooden pole, string, hook, and meat, you will lower the bait into the water. When the piranhas strike (and they will!), simply lift up the pole. Don’t worry, we will retrieve the fish for you. We have yet to have a guest that hasn’t succeeded. Once you’re done you can choose to catch-and-release, or, if you prefer, the chefs at Treehouse Lodge will prepare the piranha as a side dish to your nightly meal. Jungle Walk: Night Monkeys, Sloths, Hoatzins, and More Join this jungle walk to witness the only nocturnal monkey that can be spotted during the daytime. These primates make their homes in tree holes and, once located, can be seen sticking their heads out to take a peek. You will walk along a trail that runs close to an old tree where these night monkeys can be seen. They have a good sense of hearing, are very curious, and apparently evolved into nocturnal animals in order to avoid competition over food. On this walk there is also a chance that you can spot any of the following species of monkeys: owl monkey, pigmy marmoset, monk saki, squirrel, red howler, duski titi, wooly monkey, and tamarins.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Afternoon arrival to Iquitos & Boarding - Delfin III

Arrival to Iquitos: Collection on arrival and transfer to the embarkation point, happy hour orientation, Marayali excursion. Your Amazon journey takes off on arrival in Iquitos, where we will pick you up and take you to our vessel. In the following days, you will experience an ideal combination of natural wonders, dramatic scenery, indigenous cultural history, and a relaxed self-contained way to explore the rainforest while sightseeing nature at its best. Here in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, you are about to explore one of the world’s most intriguing environments. Flora and fauna are abundant and time seems to stands still.

Meals included: Dinner

Day 6

Delfin III - Amazon River Cruise: Jungle Trails & Skiff Explorations

Amazon Park: Jungle trail and canopy walk Every day, we recommend getting up early to appreciate the vibrant zones of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Early rising is always rewarding since wildlife is most abundant and active with the rising of the sun. Trail walks at destinations such as Fundo Casual jungle trail and others will take you deep into the rainforest on terra firme (non-flooded forest) where your guide will point out dynamic creatures and vegetation of the Amazon. A local assistant may also accompany you; these people are natives of the jungle and are able to bring you closer to different animals such as frogs, snakes, and insects. The activity level of these walks are light; we provide rubber boots and rain ponchos in case of inclement weather. Yanayacu Pucate: skiff exploration, paddle boarding & swimming with dolphins For all short transport (such as from the vessel to land for hiking) and wildlife seeking excursions, you will travel via skiff boats. Our skiffs are quick to launch, stable to ride, and ready to navigate into the most hidden corners of the Amazon. Each skiff seats 8 passengers and come with their own expert naturalist guide, captain, and features all safety regulations. Excursions and itineraries are dependent on natural and weather conditions and are thus subject to change. Please let us know in advance with any questions or special requests. Upholding the reputation of its salt water dwelling kin, the Amazon river dolphin is social, friendly and extremely intelligent, making it one of the highlights of a visit to the Amazon Basin. They also love the company of humans. When you visit the Amazon, don’t be afraid to go for a swim with these remarkable creatures. Make sure you bring your bathing suit and a waterproof camera.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

Delfin III - Amazon River Cruise: Skiff Explorations & Jungle Walks

Fundo Casual: skiff exploration & Jungle trail walk Exploring the jungle by day is only half the fun as the adventures continue past sundown. The groups embark on skiffs once again as they make their way back from the daytime expedition. The first thing you will notice are the sounds. The sound of the jungle at night is intense, and unlike anything, you have ever experienced. Look up to the sky and you´ll find another marvel, as the star patterns are so visible and dense, it´s like peering through a window into outer space. The groups are led by our expert guides who will direct your attention to creatures which often go unseen. This is your chance to spot the black caimans, bats, frogs, and other nocturnal creatures. The night safaris are a unique experience and one you won’t forget.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

Delfin III - Amazon River Cruise: Native Community Visits, Birdwatching & Kayaking

Amazonas Village: visit to Ribereno community, union of the rivers & birdwatching. Bird watching enthusiasts will greatly enjoy the sheer number of diverse bird species. The Amazon is second to none when it comes to biodiversity, boasting over 1500 species of birds – that is 20% of the total number of species on the planet! The Pacaya Samiria is especially diverse having little human interference to disrupt the natural habitat. The expeditions set out early in the morning on the skiffs in order to see the most impressive display of birds. Professional guides, accompany you and answer any questions you may have. The guides have grown up in the region and have deep knowledge of the wildlife. Whether you bring your camera or just your memory, the experience will surely not disappoint. Yarapa River: kayaking & skiff exploration Delfin Amazon Cruises is proud to offer Native brand 16” River Kayaks to both the Delfin I & Delfin II. These kayaks make for excellent opportunities to paddle smoothly and silently into small creeks, tributaries, and lagoons. They have been especially designed with durability and stability for fishing trips, meaning that in the calm waters of the Pacaya Samiria, you are able to gently row downstream. Delfin I has 4 kayaks, while Delfin II has 5 kayaks. Each kayak seats 2 persons.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9

Delfin III - Disembark, return to Iquitos & domestic flight to Lima

Disembarkation, Rescue & Rehabilitation Center of River Mammals (ACOBIA) As part of your Amazonian cruising journey, you will visit the Rescue & Rehabilitation Center of River Mammals (ACOBIA) close to Iquitos where you will have the chance to meet baby manatees and learn about these wonderful and docile creatures and why they are on the endangered species list. On your visit, you will also have the chance to pet and feed these kind manatees. In addition, there are other animals cared for by the center that have been rescued from capture for the intention of being turned into pets and other threatening conditions. These include monkey species, river otters, and more. A band of dedicated volunteers work hard all year round to ensure their efforts are sustained. We welcome you to donate to this ambitious organization and education center as you wish. At the end of 8 exhilarating days of your Peru adventure, we'll transfer to the airport for your connecting domestic flight out to Lima. Arrival late afternoon & transfer to Miraflores.

Hotel Accommodation: Villa Barranco or Atemporal
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 10

Transfer from Hotel to the Airport

In the late afternoon, after you've had time in Miraflores & Barranco, we'll collect you from your hotel and transfer you to the airport in time for your international flights out (1am - 10th September). It's never goodbye, only until the next time!.

Meals included: Breakfast

Inclusions & Exclusions

Price Includes

Domestic Flights
Private Airport Transfers
All Local
Transportation
Meals as stated During Excursion (Drinks are not included in the food package)
All Equipment: Rubber Boots, Fishing Poles, First Aid, Etc.
Professional Bilingual Guide (English & Spanish)
All Entrance Fees
Fully Guided Jungle Tours & Excursions As Described In Itinerary
Private Accommodations (Bedding, Shower)

Price Excludes

Extra Items (Souvenirs, Extra Food, Cigarettes, Etc.)
All Airport Taxes
Personal Expenses: Telephone Calls, Laundry Expenses, Alcoholic Drinks, Etc.
Insurance Against Theft, Loss, Illness or Accident
Gratuity For Tour Guides

Tour Info

whats included

Breakfast x 9
Lunch x 8
Dinner x 7
Private Transport – collection & drop-off
Professional bilingual guide
River boats for location transfers along river
Hotel in Lima accommodation x2 nights
Cruise liner accommodation for x4 nights
Jungle Lodge Accommodation for x3 nights
Wildlife excursions as outlined in itinerary
Domestic flights from Lima to Iquitos (return)

whats not included

Tips for crew
Any additional extras not identified

Joining arrangements

There will be a pre-trek briefing held usually the evening before departure, at your hotel, to go over the details of the trek and any specific requirements not already captured

Food & Water

Prior to setting off we recommend you steer clear of street food and only eat in good restaurants, to avoid any stomach complaints. Peruvian food can be spicy, it can be strong and rich for many European diets. Likewise with tap water, it is largely untreated, so please avoid at all costs on arrival and stick to bottled water only or sterilised water if you have the right equipment.

Special Diets

We’ll ensure that we cater for all of your dietary needs, at the point of booking we’ll collect this information from you. We can secure special menu requests also for your trek party.

Trekking Crew

We are able to customise our treks to suit you, but usually our treks are guided by a professional bilingual guide, arriero (horseman) and mules to carry all equipment (passenger horses also available on request), and a mountain cook. They become a large part of your trekking expedition and it’s a great experience working together.

Rated 5 out of 5

Kristi Newmyer – Sep Wed, 2018

Amazing trip! Have not done much traveling outside the U.S., so was a bit nervous. Our travel specialist was James, and he made us feel very at easy with traveling abroad in Peru. Everything was perfectly planned–flights, pick-ups and drop-offs. Our guide for the Treehouse Lodge/Iquitos was Guido. Very knowledgeable, spoke excellent english, friendly, very personable. The Treehouse Lodge was beautiful, and the day and night excursions were once in a lifetime. Our next part of our Journey in Peru was seamless–the guide from the Treehouse took us directly to the river boat. The 7 man crew on the Spondias was amazing. They were so attentive, knowledgable about the amazon and Peru. My favorite part of this portion of the trip was when we spent time with a local family at the river village. They invited us into their home, we shared some food, and discussed the commonalty and differences of our daily lives. Our guide on the Spondias was Charlie, and he likes birds and was very knowledgeable about the different species of birds. Our chef, Francisco, was wonderful and his creations were excellent. Our waiter/purser was Jairo, he was a friendly young man, full of knowledge and we practiced english and spanish together. The only flaw was that we missed our connecting flight in Lima to Cusco. After an hour of being sent to 5 different desks to get our flight rescheduled, one phone call to James and in 10 minutes the whole situation was remedied. It relieved so much stress to know that James was looking after us. The last stretch of our trip was to Cusco and Machu picchu, and Zac was our guide. Zac was, hands down, the best guide I have ever had. He was so knowledgeable about Peru, Cusco, Incan history, Machu Picchu. The way he introduced us to Machu Picchu was perfect, and he even took video of our initial reaction to seeing this Wonder of the World. He was so kind, so enthusiastic, I definitely would do another trip with him as our guide.

This trip was just perfect. James did an amazing job listening to what we wanted to do, and making all of those wishes come true. Will definitely be using James again when we travel!!

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Included

Domestic Flights
Private Airport Transfers
All Local Transportation
Meals as stated During Excursion (Drinks are not included in the food package)
All Equipment: Rubber Boots, Fishing Poles, First Aid, Etc.
Professional Bilingual Guide (English & Spanish)
All Entrance Fees
Fully Guided Jungle Tours & Excursions As Described
In Itinerary
Private Accommodations (Bedding, Shower)

Not Included

Extra Items (Souvenirs, Extra Food, Cigarettes, Etc.)
Airfare (We Can Help Arrange Airfare Upon Request)
All Airport Taxes
Personal Expenses: Telephone Calls, Laundry Expenses, Alcoholic Drinks, Etc.
Insurance Against Theft, Loss, Illness or Accident
Gratuity For Tour Guides

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