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Heliconia Amazon River Lodge & ExplorNapo with Canopy Walkway

  • 4 days / 3 nigths
  • Iquitos
  • relaxing

The Canopy Walkway is an experience unequaled in the rainforest! At a height of over 35 meters (115 feet) and extending for 500 meters (one-third of a mile), the Canopy Walkway provides a view of the rainforest from the treetops, the best vantage point for observing Amazon wildlife and vegetation .

  • Reception at the luggage claim area of the Iquitos Int’l Airport, where our staff will be waiting for you.
  • Then we will take you to our operative offices in Iquitos where we will give you an orientation of our services in accord with your program.
  • Afterwards, we will take you to the Bellavista Port, where we will use one of our speedboats to take you to the Heliconia Lodge along the Amazon River. During this boat ride you will have the opportunity to observe the convergence of the brown turbid waters of the Amazon River with the dark waters of the Nanay River.
  • You will enjoy the impressive jungle landscapes with the rustic small houses of the riverside towns. A visit to a native community is also scheduled in this part of the boat ride to the Lodge. In this community we will have the opportunity to hear about their way of life and to see their customs, dances and handcrafts. After 1:30 hrs boat ride we will arrive to the Lodge where our staff will welcome you with a complimentary and exotic jungle drink. Lunch.
  • After a rest we will take a open boat along the Amazon River to have the opportunity to looking for the famous Pink River Dolphin (Inia Geoffrensis).
  • Return to the Lodge.
  • Breakfast at Heliconia Lodge.
  • Then transfer by boat on the Amazon and Napo Rivers to the 250,000 acre Amazon Rainforest Reserve and ExplorNapo Lodge. Lunch. Afternoon hike through primary, terra firme, non-flooding rainforest including a visit to the ReNuPeRu Medicinal Plant Garden adjoining the lodge.
  • Evening excursion by open boat, along the Sucusari Stream in search of caiman and to enjoy the night sounds and stars of the Southern sky. Dinner and overnight in the Lodge.
  • Early morning birding excursion. Morning hike to the Canopy Walkway, a suspended bridge spanning over 500 meters (one-third of a mile), connected by tree platforms and reaching a height of over 35 meters (115 feet) above the ground.
  • Here there is time to observe a part of the rainforest rarely seen by man but accessible without any type of climbing skill or equipment. Afternoon boating excursion along one of the Napo tributaries spotting for sloth, birding and having a try at fishing for piranhas. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
  • Early morning birding by boat or foot. Morning excursion to visit some of the local river people called “ribereños” whose houses and schools can be seen along the river. They will be pleased to show you their simple way of life dominated by the movements of the mighty rivers that surround them.
  • Early lunch (if departure flight permits) and start on your return to civilization by boat on the Amazon and Napo Rivers back to Iquitos. Transfer to the airport or hotel.

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Pack light, drip-dry cotton or safari clothing, including one long-sleeved shirt and sweater, several pairs of socks and t-shirts, raincoat. Include as well a small flashlight, an extra set of batteries, a good pair of binoculars, a camera ( essential) a insect repellent with 35% DEET (we suggest OFF) , sunglasses, Sun block , a wide brimmed hat, water bottle, Hiking shoes or sneakers resistant to humidity (Rubber boots is provide by Heliconia Lodge only), Bathing suit.

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