Day 01
Downtown Iquitos, Amazon Wildlife and Yagua Village
- Meet your guide at the hotel and take a brief walk around downtown to learn about the largest metropolis in the world without land connection, along with its beautiful old buildings, landscapes, and people.
- Then transfer to Bellavista Nanay Port and market. Walk around the market to see exotic products arriving every day from the jungle and learn about the local gastronomy and jungle fruits.
- Next, embark on an adventurous journey along the longest river in the world, with a quick stop at the meeting point of the Nanay and Amazon rivers. Search for river dolphins, admire the beautiful landscapes, and continue travelling along the mighty Amazon.
- Along the way, stop to visit Fundo Pedrito, a farm and refuge for Amazon wildlife cared for by a river village family. Here, you will have the chance to watch and feed dangerous piranhas and the Amazon's largest fish, paiche (arapaima gigas), as well as see alligators, river turtles, and giant aquatic plants such as victoria Amazonica.
- Continue exploring the Amazon as you pass interesting landscapes, villages, and birds. Arrive at La Isla De Los Monos (Monkey Island), a natural reserve located about 40 km north of Iquitos and cared for by people who rescue and release different monkey species such as red howlers, capuchins, tamarins, tities, squirrels, and sakis. Walk through the reserve and learn about medicinal plants, giant trees, flowers, and more.
- Later, on the journey back to the city, stop to visit a small village belonging to the Yagua tribe, an ancient family living along the Amazon. Learn about their daily activities and clothing, dance with them, and purchase some presents for your family.
