Amazon Family Adventure

Are you a real adventurer with a longing to see something different? Then consider getting your feet wet on the largest river in the world. The Amazon River shelters thousands of species of birds, plants, mammals, reptiles and fish. You can be there and experience pink dolphin, jungle birds, monkeys, the sloth, and yes caiman!  An example of an Amazon River tour is given below that we will customize for you and your family. Please look over the itinerary below to see the details. Then consider what your preferences and contact us to arrange your once in a life time experience with Travel 2 Latin America.

Tour highlights: The Amazon River, canopy walkway and Colonial Lima.

Itinerary

Day 1: Lima.
Upon arrival at Lima international airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Evening: Overnight in Lima.

Day 2: Flight Lima Iquitos.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your early morning flight to Iquitos.
On arrival at Iquitos airport you will be met by our representative and have a brief city orientation then you will be transferred to the Explorama dock to start you Amazon adventure through the Amazon River, you will have a twenty-five mile journey down the Amazon to Ceiba Tops a very comfortable lodge where you will have a private room with air conditioning and hot water.
In the afternoon we will have a hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding Ceiba Tops which includes many huge trees festooned with epiphytes.
After dinner there may be local flute or guitar music at the El Toucan Bar or you can hear the guides who are always ready to relate some of the many legends of the Amazon forest.
Evening: Overnight in Ceiba Tops.
(B, L, D)

Day 3: Ceiba Tops.
In the morning we will have a boat ride, spotting for dolphins, to visit a small village of Yagua Indians where your guide will explain the 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.
In the afternoon, you will have a walking excursion to the neighboring town of Indiana which originally was a Franciscan mission; now Indiana has grown into a large river community with its own market, high school and small hospital.
Evening: Overnight in Ceiba Tops.
(B, L, D)

Day 4: 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 Explor Napo 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.
Evening: Overnight in Ceiba Tops.
(B, L, D)

Day 5: Ceiba Tops Iquitos/Flight Iquitos Lima.
Your choice of a morning walking or boating excursion to further enjoy the rainforest and Amazon River or time to relax by the pool until departure time.
In the afternoon you will be transferred to Iquitos and to the airport.
On arrival at Lima airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to Miraflores, the bustling, cosmopolitan area of the city.
Evening: Overnight in Lima.
(B)

Day 6: Lima Tour.
We will drive you downtown into the city of the Kings; our English speaking guide will do his best for you to know Lima: the Plaza de Armas, with the baroque cathedral, the Palacio de Gobierno (Governors Palace), the Archbishop's Palace with its big carved wooden balconies, and the convent of San Francisco, whose bright yellow facade covers a grisly secret. Underneath the convent lie extensive catacombs that served as the cemetery for the whole of Lima during the colonial period!
Evening flight back home:
Transfer at any time to the airport to board your flight back home.
(B)

Price Inclusive: From $1,320.00

*Prices are per person in Double and Single occupancy.

Services included:

• English speaking tour guides.
• 24/7 Assistance during the entire trip in Peru.
• Ten nights of accommodation in Hotels with breakfasts.
• First night in Lima Hotel, room will include: bottle of champagne, flowers and Basket of fruits.
• Private Guided tour of Lima includes: Guide, Car and entrance fee.
• Private half day guided tour of Cusco and the four nearby Inca ruins including: guide, entrance fee and transport.
• Private guided tour of the Incas’ sacred Valley including: guide, entrance fee, transport and buffet lunch in the Valley.
• Excursion to Machu Picchu including: private guide in Machu Picchu, entrance fee (2 days), Vista dome (Ollantaytambo- Aguas Calientes-Cusco), bus ticket Aguas Calientes-Machupicchu-Aguas Calientes and lunch.
• Four day trip in the Amazon, including: Experienced multilingual, local naturalist guides, accommodation in Ceiba Tops, canopy tour, all meals, excursions and transfers.
• Air fares: Lima-Cusco-Lima/Lima-Iquitos-Lima.
• All transfers Airport/Train station-Hotels in Lima, Cusco and Iquitos.
• Confirmation of Domestic and International flights.

Tour price does not include:
International air fares to Peru, airport taxes, meals other than those specified in your itinerary, personal expenses, personal insurance, and tips.

Selected hotels by destination:

Lima:
Tourist Class: Casa Andina Classic (Traditional Room)
First Class: Casa Andina Private Collection (Traditional Room)
Deluxe Class: Miraflores Park (Executive Suite)

Amazon:
Ceiba Tops

*Please note this itinerary will be adapted to your exact dates and requirements.

*Book from Jan 1 to March 30, 2012 and save 5% on this tour!