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NAME OF HOTEL: ExploraNapo Lodge
ADDRESS:On the Amazon River, Peru LOCATION: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, the longest treetop walkway in the world. This adventure gives you the opportunity to live in an authentic Amazon River style with palm-thatched houses, kerosene lighting and open-hearth cooking in a rainforest surrounding.
RESERVATIONS : CLICK HERE OR GO TO THE BOTTOM OF PAGE AMENITIES: : Room, shower and toilet facilities are identical to those of Explorama Lodge. The recommended 5 day/4 night program, including two nights at Explorama Lodge, 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 ". Other options available from ExplorNapo include an overnight adventure staying in Tambo shelters which are located in more remote rainforest, as well as staying overnight at the ACTS Field Station. Itinerary : Day 01 - 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 guides will also be pleased to have you invite them to relate some of the many legends of the Amazon forest. Lunch, Dinner and Overnight Explorama Lodge Day 02 - EXPLORAMA LODGE - EXPLORNAPO. 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. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Overnight ExplorNapo Lodge Day 03 - EXPLORNAPO. 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. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Overnight ExplorNapo Lodge Day 04 – EXPLORNAPO-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 Explorama Lodge 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. Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flights permit) Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest, day-by-day activities are subject to change due to weather, trail or river conditions. SPECIAL FEATURES:Jungle Lodge STAR RATING: Lodges are not rated ROOM RATES (PER PERSON, 4 DAYS, 3 NIGHTS PACKAGES IN U$):
Rate Include : Transfer services Airport/Lodge/Airport, Welcome Drink, All meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Guide and excursions. This hotel only works with prepaid reservations. We will confirm the rates and availability to you via email. At that time you can make the decision to confirm by approving the specific charge to your credit card. Should you do so we will email a voucher to you. Your card will not be charged until you approve the specific charge and amount. |
