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PERU TRAVEL PLANNER
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Full Week
Combination Program 8 days and 7 nights tour
Program Starts Any Day of the Week
Price per person US$1052 based on Double Occupancy
Minimum 2 passengers
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Duration |
8 Days & 7 Nights |
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$1052 per
person based on double occupancy |
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Departures |
Starts any day of the week |
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Airfares |
Not included, available upon request |
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Customizable |
YES, feel free to ask for extra
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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. On this adventure you will have excellent opportunities to discover the
unique animals and birds of the Amazon as well as to enjoy the wide
variety of plants and insect life.
Ceiba Tops, the only luxury lodge in the Amazon River offers 72 air
conditioned rooms and cottages with private bathrooms with hot water,
swimming pool and you can add on an excursion to the longest Canopy
Walkway in the world.
Day 1 : IQUITOS
Arrival in Iquitos from Lima and transfer to your hotel. Overnight Hotel
in Iquitos.* NOTE Hotel in Iquitos not included
Day 2 : IQUITOS - EXPLORAMA LODGE
Reception at your hotel 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. This trail is traversed by open
boat during high water months! Overnight Explorama Lodge. (B, L, D)
Day 3 : EXPLORAMA LODGE
Morning hike along the "Bushmaster Trail". Scientific studies by the
Missouri Botanical Gardens have found one of the world's highest
biodiversity of trees per square hectare. Your guide will point out many
examples of native plants used as remedies by local people. Afternoon
canoe trip along the Amazon in search of either of the two species of
freshwater dolphin found in the river. Overnight Explorama Lodge. (B, L,
D)
Day 4 : 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 hike through
primary, terra firme rainforest. 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 ExplorNapo Lodge. (B, L, D)
Day 5 : 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 forest floor. Here there is time to observe a
part of the rainforest rarely seen by man but accessible without any type of
climbing skill or equipment. Afternoon 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 can offer a view of the elusive Hoatzin bird. Overnight
ExplorNapo Lodge. (B, L, D)
Day 6 : EXPLORNAPO LODGE - CEIBA TOPS
Morning boating excursion along one of the Napo tributaries spotting for
sloth, birding and fishing for piranha. Also a chance to visit some of
the local river people called "ribereños" whose houses are seen along
the river.
Afternoon boat trip back to Ceiba Tops where private rooms with
electricity and air conditioning begin your return to "civilization". On
the return trip you will pass the town of Francisco de Orellana, where a
statue is erected to the intrepid explorer who in 1542 at the mouth of
the Napo River became the first European to see the Amazon River.
Overnight Ceiba Tops. (B, L, D)
Day 7 : CEIBA TOPS
Morning visit to the neighboring Yagua Indian Community, an explanation
of their native culture, blow gun demonstration and a chance to purchase
or trade for their crafts. Afternoon hike in the beautiful primary
rainforest reserve surrounding Ceiba Tops where many huge trees are
festooned in epiphytes. Overnight Ceiba Tops. (B, L, D)
Day 8 : CEIBA TOPS - IQUITOS
Your choice of open boat ride or hike for the morning or a chance to
relax in a hammock and enjoy the sounds of the surrounding rainforest.
Transfer to Iquitos by boat and bus to the airport for your departure to
Lima . (B, L; if departure flight permits)
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Ceiba Tops lodge
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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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