Amazon Canoe Adventure Trip
Hi, my name is Edgar and I would like to invite you to join me on my Amazon Canoe Adventure. Most people who come to visit the Amazonian jungle in Peru typically choose to stay in posh jungle lodges. Each day they take part in various organized activities such as: jungle walks, fishing, as well as bird and animal watching. This type of domesticated tourist experience is fine for some people, but it’s not truly representative of the Amazon and it will not satisfy those with a thirst for real adventure or those who prefer to get off of the beaten track. I want to provide an experience that will satisfy those more adventurous people, while doing something that is truly unique. This is something that no one else is currently offering in Iquitos. Just me and my friend Miguel Angel Brandan Gomez (tour operator) Therefore, I’ve decided to do a wonderful canoe adventure that will provide you with a unique and adventurous experience of the real Amazon.
Amazing experience in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest Join us on an Amazing Canoe Adventure and make your Amazon Jungle experience truly unforgettable! The experience is to go jungle trekking and river kayaking in the Amazon Basin. Trip Overview 3 to 5 days on the Yarapa River in traditional dugout canoes Length of trip can be customized to your schedule. 4 to 5 hours canoe travel each day. (approximately 7am-12pm) base camp accommodation is possible for the first and last nights. We will be camping in tents on the riverbank every other night. (all equipment provided) Afternoon activities include: jungle treks, fishing, wildlife/bird watching, visiting jungle villages. And learning about the real Amazon.
Professional and fluent English speaking jungle guides are always available.
This part of the YARAPA river is teaming with wildlife and it is not unusual to see the Giant Amazon Otters at play. Primates, birdlife and rodents abound as do many species of fish because this area is not overfished like other rivers One fish of interest is the catfish pirahña and really do put up a fight when hooked. Some of the Ox bow lakes nearby contain the famous peacock bass up to 10lbs. The peacock bass is known to be the strongest fighting freshwater fish in the World (pound for pound) and they are good at eating too.
Very few tourists ever venture up so hopefully these trips will change that and bring more employment to the area. Also if successful some of the profits from these tours will be ploughed back into the communities to provide more education for the children of libertad and Puerto Miguel. It is planned that apart from the normal curriculum English and biology will be taught thereby enabling local people to work in tourism in that area and reduce the annual exodus of young people leaving for the big city to find employment.
Programs
We currently have 4 programs ranging from 2 to 5 nights; however we can customise or extend any of these programs to your liking.
3 Days / 2 Nights
Day 1
From your hotel (Iquitos) we departure at 9:00 am by bus
2 hours approximately to Nauta village located by the south of Iquitos. from Nauta village there is a port where we are gonna take a boat our destiny to YARAPA RESERVE (180 kms away of Iquitos city) over 2 hours navigating and also we are going to have the opportunity for having a look those 2 majestic rivers Marañon and Ucayali where the Amazon river is born (the meeting of the 2 amazing rivers where we are gonna have the opportunity to observe River Dolphins).
We will be arriving at YARAPA (Community Reserve) over 2: pm where you are going to have a relaxing time in Puerto MIGUEL. After 30 minutes of relaxing we are going to have 2 hours of Jungle trekking.
At 7: pm dinner something which is optional night time exploration (wildlife). Sleeping time in the camping area
Day 2
At 5: am going up river by canoes approximately 2 hours yarapa river in the same time we are gonna have the chance to observe different varieties of birds (during our canoes excursion)
After that 40 minutes of walking in the forest deeper learning about medicinal plants
8am : Breakfast time
10am : one hour and half of walking in the jungle looking for wildlife like Monkeys, Snakes, big birds, and more interesting things that nature can bring for you.
12pm : Lunch time in our camping area.
2pm : a boat ride to cumaceba river looking sloth, birds, approximately 4 hours of full canoeing down river
7pm : Dinner
Optional: Nocturnal walking looking for insect, bats, frogs, nocturnal bird, ect, and after that sleeping time in the camping area
Day 3
5am : fishing time by canoe or motor boat in the same time bird watching
8:30am : botanical walking
10am : visiting giants aquatic plants (lily pads)
Before we leave the place we will have a special time for shopping, to appreciate the Indian art,
12pm : Lunch time in the YARAPA area.
1pm : return by motor boat to Nauta village. After that from Nauta all the way to Iquitos city by bus (approximately 2 hours driving).
Your trip finishes in your preference hotel or in the airport.
The cost $140 per day and per person
4 Days / 3 Nights
Full canoeing at Yarapa river
Day 1
From your hotel (Iquitos) we depart at 9:00 am by bus
2 hours approximately to Nauta village located by the south of Iquitos. from Nauta village there is a port where we are going take a boat our destiny to YARAPA RESERVE (180 kms away of Iquitos) over 2 hours navigating and also we are going to have the opportunity for having a look those 2 majestic rivers Marañon and Ucayali where the Amazon river is born the meeting of the 2 amazing rivers.
We will be arriving at YARAPA (Community Reserve) over 2:00pm where you are going to have a relaxing time in Puerto MIGUEL village .
After 30 minutes of relaxing we are going to have 2 hours of canoeing. Over 7:00 pm dinner which is optional night time exploration. Sleeping on the camping area
Day 2
At 5 or 6 in the morning time bird watching by canoe
Breakfast at 8: am, in the camping area and then we continue our canoe trip up stream by YARAPA River looking for such a good spot for fishing time.
Spotting lakes Sabalillo, Serrillo 3 hours approximately by canoe(kayak) full fishing time lunch over 1:00 pm.
After lunch over 3:pm a botanic walked for 2 hours looking for monkeys, snakes, sloth, medicinal plants (healing plants).
Dinner at 7:00 pm
Optional: A nocturnal canoe ride for observing nocturnal birds, frogs, snakes on the trees and more wildlife at night time.
Day 3
5am : in the morning a canoeing time by the lakes, 2 hours full canoeing. At 8: am breakfast on the boat or in the canoe.
10am : we continue going further up stream by Cumaceba on canoes against the current 2 more hours of full action.
1pm : Lunch.
3pm returning all the way back to Puerto MIGUEL with canoes and with the current in our favour down river. Approximately 2 hours of navigation. Also we will have the opportunity to visit different villages
5pm : relaxing time in Puerto village.
7pm : Dinner time on our camping area close to Puerto MIGUEL.
Optional: Nocturnal walking and after that sleeping time.
Day 4
5am : going to observe the dawn of the Amazon and also to see the River Dolphins, (by canoe)
8am : breakfast
9am : going to visit by boat the Lily Pads (aquatic giant plants) and also native villages
Before we leave the place we will have a special time for shopping, to appreciate the Indian art, and after that return to the city your trip finishes in your preference hotel or in the airport.
End our service
The cost is $140 per day and per person
5 Days / 4 Nights
Full canoeing at Yarapa river
Day 1
From our office (Iquitos) we depart at 9:30 am by bus
2 hours approximately to Nauta village located in the south.
From Nauta village there is a port where we are gonna take our boat our destiny to YARAPA RESERVE over 2 hours navigating and also we are going to have the opportunity for having a look those 2 majestic rivers Marañon and Ucayali where the Amazon river is born (the meeting of the 2 amazing rivers)
We will be arriving at YARAPA (Community Reserve) over 2: pm where you are going to have a relaxing time in our Ecolodge. After 45 minutes of relaxing we are going to have 2 hours of Jungle trekking.
7:00 pm dinner which is optional night time exploration. Sleeping at the camping area.
Day 2
At 5 or 6 in the morning time bird watching by canoe.
Breakfast at 8:am. in the camping area and then we continue a canoe trip up stream by YARAPA River looking for such a good spot for fishing.
Spotting lakes Sabalillo, Serrillo 3 hours approximately by canoes 2 hours full fishing time lunch over 1:00 pm.
After lunch over 3 pm a botanic walked for 2 hours looking for monkeys , snakes, sloth, medicinal plants (healing plants).
Dinner at 7:00 pm
Optional: A nocturnal local kayaking or boat ride for observing nocturnal birds, frogs, snakes on the trees and more wildlife at night time.
Day 3
Very early in the morning continue your activities 2 hours walking into the woods.
8am : breakfast. After that, 3 hours of fishing time.
1pm : lunch time.
3pm : continue navigating upstream to CUMACEBA River ready for amazing camping in that area.
7pm : Dinner.
8pm : a night walking looking for tarantulas, insects, bats, bullfrogs, etc.
Day 4
5am : In the morning a canoeing time by the lakes, 2 hours full canoeing. At 8 am breakfast on the boat or in the canoe.
10am : we continue going further up stream by Cumaceba on canoes against the current 3 hours of full action.
1pm : Lunch.
3pm : returning all the way back to the first camping area with canoes and with the current in our favour. Approximately 2 hours of navigation.
5pm : relaxing period
7pm : Dinner time.
Optional: Nocturnal walking and after that sleeping time.
Day 5
5am : going to observe the dawn of the Amazon and also to see the River Dolphins,
8am : breakfast
9am : going to visit by boat the Lily Pads (aquatic giant plants) and also native villages
before we leave the place we will have a special time for shopping, to appreciate the Indian art, and after that return to the city your trip finishes in your preference hotel or in the airport.
End our service
The cost is $130 per day and per person
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