Iquitos: Amazon Jungle – RY Marketplace

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Highlights
– 3 day / 2 night Side Trip

– Spot a group of pink river dolphins- Experience a tree alive with monkeys- Be amazed by jaw-dropping sunset/sunrise

– Catching your own piraña for dinner

Description
Take a trip to ‘the lungs of the earth’ and the largest forest in the world: The Amazon Jungle. On this three day, two night adventure we’ll stay at a lodge in the heart of the Peruvian rainforest. Explore the rich ecosystem with hikes through the trees, boat trips on the river, and night excursions to spot nocturnal species. Every day is unique. Unbelievable beauty and adventure await in the Amazon Jungle
This experience is for nature lovers, those in search of quiet and biodiverse places, willing to live the adventures of the river and jungle, as well as learn more about the indigenous culture and environment of the Peruvian jungle

Who This Experience Is Good For
If you’re interested in exploring, being in nature and going to a place like no other then the answer is yes!


Meet Our Local Host
Luis and Allen are a father and son from Iquitos. They have extensive experience guiding tours all over the Amazon jungle. This is a family based company, both are very proud of their roots and love sharing this part of Peru with the world.

Itinerary
Day 1
– 8:30AM: Pick-up at the Iquitos Airport

– 9AM: Breakfast in the city of Iquitos- 10AM: Transport to the lodge by van and boat- 1PM: Lunch at the lodge- 3:30PM: Visit the monkey island- 7PM: Dinner

Day 2
– 7:30AM: Breakfast

– 8:30AM: Excursion to the black water river to see different variety of animals and plants- 1PM: Lunch- 3:30PM: Excursion to the jungle, piraña fishing and sunset in the Amazon- 7PM: Dinner- 8PM: Night excursion to the jungle

Day 3
– 5:30AM: Sunrise in the Amazon

– 7:30AM: Breakfast- 8:30AM: Visit to a community and swim in the Amazon river- 12PM: Lunch- 12:45PM: Transport to the Iquitos airport

What’s Included
– Food – All meals once at the lodge
– Drinks – Soft drinks and water
– Entrance Fee / Tickets
– Local Guide
– Transfer from Iquitos Airport or hotel to the port and sailing to the lodge
– Transfer from the lodge to the Iquitos Airport after lunch
– Boots for the rain, toiletries (shampoo, soap and toilet roll)
– Night and day excursions – by boat or walking

What’s Not Included
– Breakfast on Day 1
– Drinks – Alcoholic beverages
– Tips for vendors
– Transportation – Flights Lima > Iquitos > Lima
– Souvenirs
– Poncho for rain (available for purchase at the lodge)

Know Before You Go 
– Minimum Needed: 03 people
– Maximum Capacity: 18 people
– Booking Deadline: 5 days before the event
– Weather Dependent: No
– Difficulty Level: Easy to Medium
– Special Clothing Required: No
– Special Dietary Restrictions: Most dietary needs catered
– Extra Cash: Needed for tipping / donation / additional services
– Accommodation: Lodges are both simple but comfortable. No AC. Private rooms don’t mean bigger beds, it only means, a private room
– Flights: Flights are $100-130 approx. and you can use airlines such as viva air, LATAM, and Peruvian Airlines. More details will be shared in your specific group
– What To Bring: Bring bathing clothes, long-sleeved t-shirts or shirts with hoods that are dark colored to avoid the mosquitoes. short-sleeved shirts for boat excursions and to the village. light pajamas. comfortable shorts. long trousers, not leggings because mosquitoes can pass through them. various changes of clothing due to humidity, especially underwear clothing. Accessories: small backpack for supplies used during excursions and walks. sunglasses. mosquito repellent. sunscreen. a good book. toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant. a hat that provides shade. cash (soles) for purchases in the town, tips, and bar consumption
– Schedule: Please know that the schedule can change or be modified. You will be notified if that is the case
– No refunds: There will be no refund in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather or other external factors

What is the refund policy?

For questions concerning refunds, please email [email protected]. Please note most bookings made within 24 hours are fully refundable. Bookings made outside the 24 hour policy are not eligible for a refund. Please keep in mind, we will automatically refund bookings that are disrupted by extreme weather conditions, last minute cancellations from our suppliers or the minimum number is not met by the booking deadline.

What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

We’ll control the weather. Just kidding! Remote Year can’t control the weather or many other factors that go into planning events. In the event of a change due to weather, the City Manager will do their best to provide a make-up option. Due to last minute changes and busy monthly schedules, we cannot guarantee it works for everyone but we’ll do our best! If you are not able to attend the make-up date(s), we will fully refund your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Yes! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. Please refer to our Friends and Family policy: Friends & Family (visitors of active Remotes and active Citizens) may be granted access to private Remote Year events, Local Experiences, Side Trips, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services at an extra cost determined by the Marketplace or City Team. Remote Year reserves the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using Remote Year services. To avoid abuse of services, non-active Citizens, op-out Remotes, or Remotes who have left a Program can not use services as Friends & Family of Active Remotes or Active Citizens.

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help? If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your ticket to another Remote, Citizen or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.

I’m not currently an active Remote Year participant, can I still book?

As a non-active Remote or Citizen, you forego access to any private Remote Year events including Core Experiences, Local Experiences, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services through the Marketplace. Exemptions will be made on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the City Manager.