Canopy walkway weekend special - 3 days/2 nights

Uncommon discovery of the wonders of the primary amazonian rainforest !

Take one weekend to discover the marvelous amazonian rainforest. This three days circuit takes you along to ExplorNapo Lodge, in the heart of a natural reserve of 250,000 acres. You will discover the splendid nature, as well on the level of the flora as of fauna. You will experiment the exceptional "Canopy Walkway": a bridge suspended in the trees which will give you a completely unusual sight on the forest. You will also discover ReNuPeRu Medicinal Plant Garden, a garden of medicinal plants really out of the commun run. One weekend which promises to leave extraordinary memories.

Itinerary

Day 1 : Iquitos / ExplorNapo Lodge

Reception at the airport or hotel and transfer to the Explorama dock. Twenty-five mile journey down the Amazon River to Ceiba Tops where your Amazon adventure begins. Transfer by boat on the Amazon and Napo Rivers to the 250,000 acre Amazon Rainforest Reserve and ExplorNapo Lodge. Afternoon hike through primary, terra firme, non-flooding rainforest including a visit to the ReNuPeRu Medicinal Plant Garden adjoining the lodge. 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.

Lunch, Dinner

Hotel : ExplorNapo Lodge

Day 2 : ExplorNapo Lodge

Early morning birding excursion. Morning hike to the Canopy Walkway, a suspended bridge spanning over 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 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 boating excursion along one of the Napo tributaries spotting for sloth, birding and having a try at fishing for piranha.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hotel : ExplorNapo Lodge

Day 3 : ExplorNapo Lodge / Iquitos

Early morning birding by boat or foot. Morning excursion to visit some of the local river people called "ribereños" whose houses and schools are seen along the river. They will be pleased to show you their simple way of life dominated by the movements of the mighty rivers that surround them. Early lunch and start on your return to civilization by boat on the Amazon and Napo Rivers back to Iquitos. Transfer to the airport or hotel.

Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits)