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PERU TRAVEL PLANNER
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Explorama & ExplorNapo Lodge 4 days and 3 nights tour
Daily Departures
Price per person $925 (1 pax)
Price per person $850 (2/4 pax)
Price per person $755 (5/9 pax)
Price per person $705 (10/14 pax)
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Duration |
4 Days & 3 Nights |
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$850 per
person based on double occupancy |
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Departures |
Daily departures |
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Airfares |
Not included, available upon request |
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Customizable |
YES, feel free to ask for extra
services |
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Established in 1964, 80 km (50 mi) down the Amazon
River, Explorama Lodge is deep in primary rainforest. Romantic kerosene torches and lamps illuminate
palm-thatched houses with 10-17 private sleeping rooms. Covered
connecting walkways lead to the Tahuampa Bar, the Dining Room, the Sun
Porch and two Hammock Houses. Showers & toilet facilities adjoin each
house.
On the Napo River, 160 km (100 mi) from Iquitos, EXPLORNAPO provides
access to the pristine forest of Explorama´s Sucusari Reserve, as well
as access to the adjoining Amazon Canopy Walkway, one of the longest
treetop walkways in the world. This adventure offers the opportunity to
live in an authentic Amazon River style with palm-thatched houses,
kerosene lighting and open-hearth cooking in a rainforest surrounding.
Room, shower and toilet facilities are identical to those of Explorama
Lodge. The recommended 5 day / 4 night program, provides the opportunity
to take special rainforest treks and excursions into the surrounding
primeval forest in an area named by scientists as the “Biodiversity
Capital of the World ”.
Day 1 : IQUITOS – EXPLORAMA LODGE
Reception at the airport, brief city orientation and transfer to the
Explorama dock. Fifty mile journey down the Amazon River to Yanamono
Stream where Explorama Lodge is located. Afternoon hike along the "Lake
Trail"
through lowland rainforest which is seasonally flooded. During the high
water season, this excursion is done by open boat! After dinner, there
is a chance to visit the Lodge's "Bar Tahuampa" where local musicians
often play guitar and flute music or the guides will also be pleased to
have you invite them to relate some of the many legends of the Amazon
forest. Overnight at Explorama Lodge. (L, D)
Day 2 : EXPLORAMA LODGE – EXPLORNAPO LODGE
After breakfast, a boat ride down the Amazon and up the Napo River to
the ExplorNapo Reserve and ExplorNapo Lodge. Afternoon visit to the
ReNuPeRu Ethnobotanical Garden located next to ExplorNapo and tended by
a local shaman. This garden is used to show visitors rainforest plants
used in modern medicine as well as examples of native plant remedies
which science may utilize in the future. Evening excursion by open boat
along the Sucusari Stream in search of caiman and to enjoy the night
sounds and stars of the Southern sky. Overnight at ExplorNapo Lodge. (B,
L, D)
Day 3 : EXPLORNAPO LODGE
Morning hike to the Canopy Walkway, a suspended bridge spanning 500 meters (one-third
of a mile) connected by tree platforms and reaching a height of over 35
meters (115 feet) above the ground. Here you encounter a "bird's eye view"
of part of the rainforest rarely seen by man but accessible without any type
of climbing skill or equipment. Afternoon boating excursion along one of the
many Napo tributaries spotting along the way for birds and sloth.
A stop is included for a try at river fishing with cane poles or a chance to
swim. Overnight at ExplorNapo Lodge. (B, L, D)
Day 4 : EXPLORNAPO LODGE – IQUITOS
Morning excursion to a black water oxbow lake formed when water from the
Napo River became separated from the main flow of the river. These lakes
are often covered with giant Victoria Regia water lilies and sometimes
offer a glimpse of the elusive Hoatzin bird. Afternoon boat trip back to
Iquitos passing the town of Francisco de Orellana, where a statue is
erected to the intrepid explorer who became the first European to see
the Amazon River in 1542. Transfer to the airport for departure. (b, L;
if departure flight permits)
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Area map
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Explorama Lodge |
Canopy walkway |
ExplorNapo Lodge |
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day activities are
subject to change due to weather, trail or river conditions. Bring rain gear and
sunscreen as for all Rainforest programs.
INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge accommodations based on double occupancy. All
scheduled land, lake and river transportation. All transfers. All scheduled
excursions with English-speaking guide services. All entrance fees. Meals as
specified in the itinerary. B=Breakfast;L=Lunch;D=Dinner.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
International or Domestic airfares,airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess
baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations,
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any
kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of
International or Domestic flights and items of personal nature.
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Published articles and reviews about us
2010
Testimonials
Norman Pedersen
Date:
Sun,18 Jul 2010
Machu Picchu and my entire visit to Peru were
wonderful. A dream come true.
I could not have been happier with everyone I met through your
arrangements.
The tours were very informative and showed me more than I knew
existed in this beautiful place.
All of the accommodations were very comfortable.
The luncheon buffet at the Alhambra was top rate. And the Ferré
Hotel in Lima was also a very good choice.Your personal assistance
throughout was exceptional!
Thank you for everything!
Melinda Hughes
Date:
Tues, 13 Jul 2010
I was one of
the “Joel Williams” party of four who was recently on a Peru Gateway
Travel tour of northern and southern Peru. I had to write so you
would know how satisfied we were with the hotel accommodations, the
tour guides, the restaurants they choose for our lunches and just
everything about the trip.
The hotels we stayed in were well located, clean and convenient in
every way. We have absolutely no complaints!
Our tour covered Peru from the north to the south. It had four
internal flights, so there were many connections, pick ups and
deliveries involved. Peru Gateway Travel made sure we were always
delivered on time to the airports and promptly met and picked up
when we landed. We never had a moments worry.
Since we had many different day tours, we had several different
guides. All were professional and spoke our language well. All were
very knowledgeable and eager to impart that knowledge to us. They
chose great places for our lunches and the cuisine was
unforgettable. We have traveled to many countries but found the food
in Peru to be absolutely wonderful.
I also wanted to mention the drivers who picked us up at all times
of the day and night, drove us to our next destination and the
delivered us safely to our hotels. We never had a driver who was
less than prompt, courteous and most importantly, a skilled and
careful driver.
The sites we saw were the places we chose to see. And they did not
disappoint us. From the desert to the Andes to the Jungle, we
enjoyed it all.
Please feel free to use this email on your website or as a
testimonial. All four of our group would recommend Peru Gateway
Travel to anyone planning a trip to Peru. We were well taken care
of, enjoyed delicious food, saw awesome sights and had a wonderful
time.
Sincerely.
Ajay Chopra
Date:
Fri, 02 Jul 2010
We are back in
Lima. Our trip to Machu Picchu was wonderful, thank you and your
team and the ground staff in Cuzco for all their help and care. A
special thanks to Angella for her help.
We hope to do business with you in the near future.
Best Regards
Saikat.
Date:
Fri, 02 Jul 2010
I just wanted to let you know that we had an amazing
and wonderful trip to your country.
I must state that the people of Peru impressed me very much - they
are so nice!
While I have already filled-up the feedback form, this is just a
personal note to say Thank you.
Do visit India sometime - we have a lot in common.
Regards,
Irina Pascu
Date:
Fri, 25 Jun 2010
I am now back
home but still not believed that the holiday is over. I just
write you to tell you that I had a wonderful time in Peru and to
thanks for
your support. The circuit was very well designed and I had the
opportunity
to visit all the important sites I envisaged and also the Sacred
Valley and
the Altiplano.
I was really impressed by the organization and your people, always
in time
for pick up and interested to offer the necessary information.
Finally I showed to my friends that Peru is not so far and a visit
there
could be a wonderful experience. For me was a dream come true.
Many thanks to you and to your team.
Melissa Polier
Date:
Tues, 22 Jun 2010
My 2 adult children and I recently returned from our
hike to Machu Picchu and I wanted to thank you for all your
assistance. Our trip was great. We very much enjoyed visiting your
beautiful country. I especially want to praise our guide, cook and
porters. They did a terrific job. The food was marvelous and after a
long hike it was definitely something to look forward to. The
porters were very kind and when I needed some assistance at the end
of the 3rd day one of the porters helped me a lot. Our guide was
great. He was very knowledgeable and fun to hike with and he seemed
to really love his job. Again, thanks so much for everything
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