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The Canopy Walkway is an experience
that is without parallel in the rainforest! One third
of a mile long, reaching 120 feet above the ground and
extending through 12 of the area's largest trees, the
canopy walkway is accessible to everyone, requiring
no special skills or equipment. The Canopy Walkway was
built and is maintained by the Peruvian Foundation CONAPAC
and the ACEER. Foundation, and is the longest Walkway
in the world reaching the rainforest canopy. The Walkway
has opened up research in an area where little is known
and much is left to be learned.
"Weekend Special" programs depart on Friday
and Saturday ONLY. |
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Day
1 - Iquitos - Ceiba Tops - 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. Afternoon transfer by boat on
the Amazon and Napo Rivers to the ExplorNapo 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.
Overnight ExplorNapo Lodge. (L, D)
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. Overnight ExplorNapo Lodge. (B, L,
D)
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. (B, L)
PLEASE NOTE
Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest,
day-by-day activities are subject to change due
to weather, trail or river conditions. Bring rain
gear and sunscreen as for all Explorama Rainforest
programs.
For passengers who have arrived in Iquitos the
night before, there will be a morning boat departure
to Explorama Inn / Ceiba Tops for lunch. For passengers
arriving on later flights, up until 1:00 p.m.,
a box lunch will be served on board the boat traveling
down river from Iquitos. These guests will join
up with the other guests at Explorama Inn / Ceiba
Tops to continue their voyage to ExplorNapo Lodge.
The Weekend Special is not available for guests
arriving after 1:00 p.m. in Iquitos on the starting
day of their Weekend Special program.
Weekend Special guests arrive back in Iquitos
at the end of their trip at approximately 4 p.m.
Connections can be made on either AeroContinente
N6:2116 or on Tans TX:221 at 6 p.m. to Lima.
Single Supplement $40.00 |
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Area Map
Canopy walkway
Canopy walkway
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INCLUDES:
All hotel and lodge accommodations based on double occupancy.
All scheduled land, lake and river transportation. All
transfers. All scheduled excursions with English-speaking
guide services. All entrance fees. Meals as specified
in the itinerary. B=Breakfast;L=Lunch;D=Dinner.
NOT INCLUDED
IN THE FEE: International or domestic airfares,
airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage
charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight
cancellations, alcoholic and non - alcoholic beverages
or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry,
phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation
of international flights and items of personal nature.
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