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Ceiba Tops & Canopy Walkway Special
4 Days / 3 Nights
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Savings on Lima to Iquitos
air fare: Explorama has access to reduced air fares on LAN Peru and would be
pleased to provide a quote for those planning an Explorama itinerary.
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Iquitos - Ceiba Tops
Reception at the airport, brief city orientation and transfer to the Explorama dock. Twenty-five mile
journey down the Amazon River to Ceiba Tops, where rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms
provide the comforts of home in the rain forest. Afternoon hike in the beautiful primary rain forest
reserve surrounding the lodge which includes many huge trees festooned with epiphytes. After dinner there
may be local flute or guitar music at the El Toucan Bar or the guides are always ready to relate some of
the many legends of the Amazon forest. Lunch, Dinner (Overnight Ceiba Tops) |
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Ceiba Tops
Morning boat ride, spotting for dolphins, to visit a small village of Yagua Indians where your guide will
explain the local Yagua Indian culture and how it was affected by the arrival of Europeans and the passing
of time. There will also be an opportunity to see some of the local crafts and for a demonstration of the
blowgun which some of the Yagua elders still use for hunting. Afternoon walking excursion to the neighboring
town of Indiana. Originally a Franciscan mission, Indiana has grown into a large river community with its
own market, high school and small hospital. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Overnight Ceiba Tops)
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Ceiba Tops - Canopy Walkway - Ceiba Tops
Early morning departure from Ceiba Tops by boat to the narrow motorcar crossing connecting the Amazon
and Napo Rivers to continue by boat to ExplorNapo Lodge for breakfast. Hike to the spectacular Canopy
Walkway spanning over 500 meters (one-third of a mile), connected by tree platforms, and reaching a
height of over 35 meters (115 feet) but accessible without any type of climbing skill or equipment. After
lunch, visit the "ReNuPeRu" Ethnobotanical Garden where over 240 medicinal plants are cultivated by a
local shaman who will explain the nature of Amazonian natural healing and the uses of some of the
plants. Return to Ceiba Tops in time to enjoy the pool or hammocks before dinner. Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner (Overnight Ceiba Tops)
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Ceiba Tops - Iquitos
Your choice of morning walking or boating excursion to further enjoy the rain forest and Amazon River. Afternoon
transfer to Iquitos and to the airport. Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits)
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*Due to the everchanging nature of the rain forest,
day-by-day activities may vary due to local conditions*
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Ceiba Tops & Canopy Walkway Special 4 Days / 3 Nights |
2012 |
$665.00
per person (Minimum of 2 pax)
| Note: The "Ceiba Tops & Canopy Walkway
Special" starts any day of the week. |
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Single Room Supplement $90.00
Additional nights at Ceiba Tops:
2012:$120.00 per person per additional night. Single Room Supplement $30.00 per
additional night.
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