Ceiba Tops
Day 01 - Iquitos - Ceiba Tops
Reception at the airport, brief city orientation and transfer to
the Explorama dock. Twenty-five mile journey down the Amazon River
to Ceiba Tops, where rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms
provide the comforts of home in the rainforest. Afternoon hike in
the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding the lodge which
includes many huge trees festooned with epiphytes. After dinner
there may be local flute or guitar music at the El Toucan Bar or
the guides are always ready to relate some of the many legends of
the Amazon forest.
Overnight Ceiba Tops
Day 02 - Ceiba Tops
Morning boat ride, spotting for dolphins, to visit a small village
of Yagua Indians where your guide will explain the local Yagua Indian
culture and how it was affected by the arrival of Europeans and the
passing of time. There will also be an opportunity to see some of
the local crafts and for a demonstration of the blowgun which some
of the Yagua elders still use for hunting. Afternoon walking excursion
to the neighboring town of Indiana. Originally a Franciscan mission,
Indiana has grown into a large river community with its own market,
high school and small hospital.
Overnight Ceiba Tops
Day 03 - Ceiba Tops – Iquitos
Your choice of morning walking or boating excursion to further enjoy
the rainforest and Amazon River. Afternoon transfer to Iquitos and
to the airport.
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