Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Thursday. We will departs Iquitos under the direction of the head guide. Welcome words by the Captain of the ship. During the lunch passenger will have the opportunity to observe the beautiful landscapes through the dinner room windows, for those who are eating in the outside area will have the chance to feel the Amazonian brief. Later we will visit the Yanamono village to know the Trapiches where the sugarcane rum is elaborated.
We will be able to sample the various drinks and molasses, made here. If you wish you will be able to buy it. While the dinner we will be sailing down river and the guide will explain the next day activities. Later you will be able to observe the amazonian sky and brightness stars from our viewing point located in the prow.
Day 2: Friday. Early wake up call with time for a cup of coffee or tea before setting out in an excursion boat for a birdwatching trip on the Ampiyacu River. Our guide will explain about the main characteristics of the species you will observe. Later we will return to the ship for breakfast, after breakfast we will visit a Huitoto/Bora Indian village and see these people's lifestyle.
They will invite us to their Maloka to view their traditional dances. Even though they no longer wear these outfits made from jungle products, our visit will help to keep their traditions alive. You will have the opportunity to buy or trade their handicraft and dance for us. Interesting paintings of jungle scenes done on tree-bark cloth, jewelry, hammocks and bags.
Returning to the ship we will leave toward the small town of Pevas, the oldest European settlement on the Peruvian Amazon. Visit the studio and gallery of a known Peruvian painter, Francisco Grippa, who lives in a beautiful wood house with a viewing tower where you will be able to observe and take pictures.
After lunch on board we will have a small walk in the rain forest near the Shishita River where our guide will describe and explain any of the trees and plants used by the local people. After this we will return to the ship for dinner and talk about the busy day we had. We will have an excursion by boat to look for cayman and nocturnal wildlife, it depends on the weather.
Day 3: Saturday. Arrival to the City of Iquitos. Breakfast on board. Goodbye words by the Captain.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- 2 nights of Cruise in cabins with private bathrooms and air conditioning
- Tour guide (Spanish/English)
- The entrance to native communities (Boras/Huitotos or Yaguas)
- We will provide a boat for excursions, all meals (buffet)
- All day free coffee, tea and infusions (24 hours) on dinner room
- Transfers on boat from Santa Rosa to Leticia/Tabatinga or vice versa
Price Excludes:
- Transfers from the Airport to the dock, Airport to the Hotel or vice versa
- International and National flight tickets
- International and domestics flight taxes
- Airport excess luggage
- Bar expenses
- Snacks
- Laundry
- National or international telephone calls
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South America
Peru
Boating and Sailing
Cultural Journey
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