Eco – Tour Yanayacu Tambo Lodge 4 Days / 3 Nights
Duration
4 Days/3 Nights
Tour Type
Daily Tour
Group Size
10 people
Languages
English, Spanish
ITINERARY
Day 01 - Lima / Iquitos / City Tour
Plaza de Armas: Begin your walking tour around the main square, surrounded by impressive architecture from the rubber boom era—a period of economic splendor in Iquitos.
Iron House: Visit the famous Iron House, designed by Gustave Eiffel. Originally imported from Brussels in 1890 by rubber trader Julio Toots, this prefabricated iron building was transported in sections and assembled in Iquitos. While part of the structure deteriorated over time, the remaining section, located at the corner of Putumayo and Prospero Streets, still stands proudly across from the Plaza de Armas.
Palace Hotel: Admire the exterior of this iconic building, inspired by European architecture. Once a symbol of the city’s prosperity, today it serves as a facility for the Peruvian Army.
Malecón Tarapacá: Take a leisurely walk along this attractive riverside promenade, lined with historic monuments and buildings. The boardwalk offers sweeping views of the Itaya River and the unique Amazonian landscape, including the colorful district of Belén.
Amazon Museum: Housed in a restored historical building from 1863, the museum displays over 60 sculptures by artist Felipe Lettersten, representing key Amazonian ethnic groups such as the Shipibo, Boras, Yaguas, Witotos, Asháninkas, Aguarunas, and Mayarunas. The museum also features intricate wood carvings adorning its walls and ceilings.
Return to the hotel to rest or continue exploring at your own pace.
Day 02: - Iquitos / Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge / Tambo Lodge Yanayacu
Transfer to the port to begin your Amazon adventure.
Navigation on the Amazon River:
Sail the world’s largest river and enjoy stunning panoramic views of its immense waters, lush rainforest, and colorful riverside villages full of life and local culture.
Arrival at Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge:
Located just 45 minutes from Iquitos, this lodge—built in traditional native style using natural materials—is nestled in high-ground forest areas, safe from seasonal flooding. Surrounded by tropical trees, plants, and flowers, the lodge is a haven for birds and butterflies.
Morning Activities:
- Guided walk or canoe ride (depending on weather) to visit the “Nuevo Perú” community, where you’ll meet the Yagua ethnic group. Learn about their traditional way of life, ancestral customs, and original palm-fiber clothing. Try your hand at their traditional blowgun.
- Visit a local shaman to learn about the medicinal plants and healing techniques passed down through generations.
- Tour a Wildlife Rescue Center, where you can observe animals recovering from injury or illegal trafficking.
Lunch at Amazonas Sinchicuy Lodge:
Enjoy local Amazonian cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients from the river and surrounding farms.
Afternoon Adventure:
- Cross to the opposite bank of the Amazon River by boat, then continue on foot through farmland and lowland rainforest to reach the Yanayacu River.
- Navigate the Tambo Yanayacu River, entering the “Kingdom of the Giant Trees.” Observe abundant birdlife and various medicinal plants.
- Discover epiphytes like bromeliads growing on towering trees, including the kapok (Ceiba pentandra), which reaches heights of over 50 meters, and the iconic Victoria Regia, the giant water lily with floating leaves over 5 feet wide.
- Look for primates and sloths camouflaged among the dense canopy.
Arrival at Yanayacu Tambo Lodge, located in Quebrada de Falcón (60 km from Iquitos).
Evening canoe or walking tour to experience the jungle’s sounds and nocturnal life as night falls.
Dinner at Tambo Yanayacu Lodge.
After dinner: Relax with Amazonian myths and legends told by your guide, or enjoy a casual musical moment shared by the lodge staff.
Overnight stay.
Day 03: - Hostel Tambo Yanayacu
Day 03: - Hostel Tambo Yanayacu
Dawn Birdwatching on the Yanayacu River:
Take advantage of the early morning, when birds are most active, to observe and photograph a wide variety of species as they feed along the riverbanks.
Breakfast at Tambo Yanayacu Lodge.
Excursion to Cocha Yagua:
- Embark on a long guided walk along a traditional jungle trail used by local communities.
- Reach Cocha Yagua, one of the region’s largest and most scenic oxbow lakes.
- Spot the Hoatzin (locally known as “shansho”), a unique bird often seen near the lake.
- Optional native canoe ride, with the chance to fish in traditional Amazonian style.
Lunch:
Enjoy a box lunch at the lake. If fishing was successful, you can request your catch to be prepared for your meal.
Return to Tambo Yanayacu Lodge.
Afternoon Activity:
Participate in the lodge’s “Plant a Tree” reforestation program, contributing directly to rainforest conservation in an area near the lodge.
Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight stay at Tambo Yanayacu Lodge.
Day 04: - Yanayacu Tambo Lodge / Iquitos / Lima
Breakfast at Tambo Yanayacu Lodge.
Morning Excursion:
- Visit a nearby oxbow lake (“Cocha”), where you can observe the Horned Screamer (Camungo – Anhima cornuta), a distinctive bird species often found feeding on aquatic vegetation.
- En route, stop to admire one of the area’s giant kapok trees (Ceiba pentandra), known for its impressive height and massive trunk.
Lunch at Tambo Yanayacu Lodge.
Afternoon:
Begin your return journey by boat along the Amazon River, with opportunities to spot the legendary pink river dolphins as you travel back towards Iquitos.
Arrival in Iquitos.
Transfer to your hotel or the airport, timed to your flight departure to Lima.
Included / Excluded
INCLUDED
- Transfers airport / hotel / hostel / airport (land and water)
- 03 nights accommodation at the lodge Tambo Yanayacu
- All meals at the hostel
- Excursions as detailed in the program
- Guide in English or Spanish
EXCLUDED
- Air tickets
- Airport Taxes
- Tips
- Laundry
- Drinks in the bar
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