Program Details:

Day 1:

Transfer from the airport or hotel. Short walk around the Plaza de Armas to observe the Main church, the Malecon (Riverside Boulevard) and the old houses from the rubber boon era. Transfer to our   dock for a fifteen minute boat ride on the Itaya River, and then join the amazing natural wonder of the world: THE AMAZON River. A short informational presentation about this largest and majestic river. Along the way we’ll look for grey and pink fresh water dolphins. We will travel up the Amazon River until we reach the Curaka Expeditions site.  At arrival you’ll be greeted with some local fruit juices of the season and be presented with information about the lodge. General information and assignment of your private quarters.

Walk through the jungle to appreciate the great biodiversity, flora and fauna of the area.  LUNCH: Typical dish: juane.  Afternoon jungle walks to learn about the flora and fauna and the existing biodiversity of the area. Night jungle walks to observe some night jungle life and listen to the sounds emitted by insects, batrachians, night birds and other creatures. DINNER: Short narrative of jungle stories, myths and legends Amazon narrated by your guide around a camp fire. Overnight at the lodge.

Day 2:

 Bird watching in their habitat either walking or by canoe. BREAKFAST:  Visit to a riverbank village Where we’ll see boa constrictors nonpoisonous) slots, turtles and other animals. Returns to CURAKA LODGE. LUNCH: Typical dish of PATARASHCA, (either fish or meat cooked wrapped in leafs).  In the afternoon we visit the riverbank settlement of “GALLITO” where we learn and observe the inhabitants daily activities.   Depending on the weather we just luck out and observe one of the most spectacular sunsets   in the Amazon. DINNER: Overnight at the lodge.

Day 3

Breakfast fishing on the Amazon for catfish, piranhas and other species. Short trip to Observe the VICTORIA REGIAS, the largest aquatic plants in the world. Return to the lodge for a Typical dish lunch of Dorado (golden catfish) Afternoon walk of the surroundings learning about plants and fruits utilized and consumed by the local inhabitants. We learn about the “Caucho” or rubber tree, the Amazonian cedar which is a fine quality lumber with multiple uses and much desired, and the giant Ceiba tree. DINNER.

Day 4:

Breakfast: trip by canoe along the Amazon river bank to observe birds, iguanas and other Habitat of the area.  Free morning to observe the surroundings and take some pictures or simply read and relax in the hammock hut.  Lunch: typical dish of Cecina con Tacacho (Bacon with mash baked green bananas). Return to Iquitos with a stopover at the Bora Bora where we will learn about their customs, dances, clothing and listen to their dialect. We suggest you bring some items and trinkets to barter for their handcrafts.

Arrival in Iquitos and transfer to your hotel or airport. Guide support and assistance throughout this program.