REGULAR PROGRAM 3 Days / 2 Nights

Brief Program – 3 Days / 2 Nights

Day 1 – Welcome & First Amazon Encounter

Arrival in Iquitos, check-in and brief orientation of the program.Transfer to Iquitos Port and boat ride along the Amazon River to Heliconia Lodge. Visit to Monkey Island, a natural refuge for rescued primates. Arrival at the lodge, welcome drink and check-in. Lunch. Afternoon jungle hike to discover Amazonian flora and fauna. After sunset, night boat excursion to experience the rainforest’s nocturnal sounds.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2 – Adventure & Wildlife

Early morning birdwatching.Breakfast. Piranha fishing excursion with traditional techniques. Lunch at the lodge. Night jungle walk to spot insects and amphibians. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 – Farewell with the Amazon

Breakfast. Excursion to observe the giant water lily Victoria Regia. Check-out and lunch. Boat transfer back to Iquitos Port and transfer to the airport.

Amazon River Seasons

Please note that the itinerary may vary depending on the water levels of the Amazon River:

High Water Season: March – May

Low Water Season: August – October

Transition Season: November – February

Useful Information

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in: 1:00 pm
Check-out: 12:00 pm

Boat Schedule

Iquitos → Heliconia Lodge: 09:30 hrs
Heliconia Lodge → Iquitos: 13:30 hrs
Extra boat service: USD 180 per way

Luggage

Maximum allowed: 10 kg (22 lbs) per person.
Extra luggage can be stored safely in our Iquitos office.
Extra luggage transport: USD 10.

Includes

✔ Accommodation and meals as per program

✔ Scheduled land and river transfers

✔ Guided excursions (Spanish/English)

✔ Complimentary coffee and tea

Not Included

✘ Drinks (sodas, juices, soft drinks and/or alcoholic beverages)

✘ Air tickets Lima – Iquitos – Lima

✘ Airport taxes in Lima and Iquitos

✘ Tips for porters and/or staff

What to Bring

Light, quick-dry clothing; long pants and long-sleeve shirts (earth tones recommended, avoid black).
Waterproof shoes or sneakers, and/or rubber boots (provided at the lodge).
Swimwear and a light windbreaker.
Raincoat or poncho.
Wide-brim hat or cap, sunglasses.
Flashlight, rechargeable batteries, water bottle.
Insect repellent and sunscreen.
Personal medication and basic first-aid kit.
Camera with large memory card, preferably in waterproof case.

Important Notes

The lodge is equipped with solar-powered electricity, hot water, and Wi-Fi. Please use water and electricity responsibly.
During the Monkey Island visit, we recommend not using insect repellent.

Itinerary

Day 01: Lima / Iquitos / Heliconia Amazon River Lodge (L,D)

Activities:
- Convergence of waters of the Amazon River with the Nanay River
- Visit the Monkey Island
- Walk in the jungle
- Evening boat ride

You will be met and welcomed by our staff in Iquitos Int’l Airport where our staff will assist you and transfer to our Office in Iquitos town proper. A briefing about our services, what to expect during your stay, the do’s and don’ts in the jungle and some essential tips will make your stay comfortable.

Then after you will transfer to the Iquitos Port, where you will board one of our speedboats to take you to the Heliconia Amazon River Lodge along the Amazon River.

During the boat ride observe the noticeable convergence of the brown turbid waters of the Amazon River with the dark waters of the Nanay River. Enjoy the impressive jungle landscapes.

Then have a stopover in Monkey Island, a family social enterprise focused on conserving and protecting endangered monkey species in the Northern Amazon. The goal is to enlighten rainforest guests on the effort to reintegrate monkeys and their survival in the wild. See the monkeys free in this reserve, not in cages. Their temporary stay here depends on their capability to adapt back to its jungle habitat.

After a 60-minute boat ride arrive at the Lodge where our staff will welcome you with an exotic jungle drink. Then check-in and settle in your room, at your leisure. Afterward taste your first Amazonia cuisine lunch.

In the afternoon, begin your first excursion: set out to a jungle hike into the Yanamono primary rainforest reserve, for approximately two hours accompanied by our expert guides. They will point out and identify several flora species such as heliconia flowers, medicinal plants and giant trees. You will also have the chance to sight several birds species such as the Turkey Vulture (Cathartes Aura), Black Fronted Nanbird (Monasa- Atia), And with a little luck you will be able to view a family of small monkeys such as marmosets (Saguinus fusicollis), the Titi (Callicebus Mollock Mollock) and the Squirrel monkey (Saimiri Boliviense).

Return to the lodge for rest and relaxation and be enthralled by your first, must-not- miss Amazon Sunset. As the darkness of evening comes around, take a boat ride along one of the Amazon River’s tributaries for an exciting evening in the jungle. With no lights, the jungle flora and fauna sparkle along the river´s edge. Your expert boat guide to take you to where you can appreciate and listen to the magical sounds of the jungle. If it is a clear night, you will see the bright magnificent moonlight, as well as observe the stars and constellations. With some luck you can also see some falling stars which are quite common in the area. Then motor back to the Lodge to rest and relax for an early wake up the next day.
Day 2: Heliconia Amazon River Lodge (B,L,D)

Activities

- Bird Watching
- Visit to Native Community
- Artisanal Fishing
- Pink Dolphins Sighting
- Night Walk

Rise early for the Morning Bird Watching. In order to see the birds flocked together during their morning feeding time, you will start very early going by boat to one of the several streams to look out for a number of varieties of Amazon birds. You will be looking out for birds such as the Tuki (Jacana Jacana), Ringed Kingfisher (Ceryle- Torquata), Black-Collared Hawk (Busarellus nigricollis), among others. Thereafter, you will return to the lodge for a scrumptious and energizing breakfast. Take a little rest, and then we will visit a riverside village to see an indigenous tribe of the Yaguas community where you will have the opportunity to learn and see their way of life along the Amazon River. See their homes, school, church, shops. Interact with the people, learn their techniques of fishing and farming. Observe their customs and tradition, and get enlightened by their unaffected and austere way of living. Return to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, you will set off to a Native Fishing expedition unto one of the small tributaries of the Amazon River. Learn the local techniques of fishing and for the most daring you can try to fish for Piranhas. If you are lucky you have your catch cooked for dinner, when you return to the Lodge. During this excursion you can also have the opportunity to look out for the Pink River Dolphin (Inia Geoffrensis). In the evening, consider the Night Hike. Go on an enchanting evening trek within the secure periphery of the Lodge and you will witness the entrancing transformation from daytime to a night atmosphere. As you adjust to the dark environment you will appreciate the rainforest takes on a very different character and be aware of the existence and habits of nocturnal jungle animals. It’s the best time to see stunning tree frogs, shy snakes, and other rainforest creatures that only come out at night. Notice a range of completely distinctive fauna from the day as you listen to magical sounds of insects, birds, jungle cats and night owls. After 30 minutes of hike we back to the Lodge for Dinner.
Day 3: Heliconia Amazon River Lodge/ Iquitos / Lima (B,L)
Activities:
- Glimpse the Giant Water Lily
- Check out
- Transfer to Iquitos City
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before we will board the boat towards a lake in Yanamono Island where you will be able to glimpse the Giant Water Lily, the Victoria Regia, the “Queen of water lilies”. Now renamed Victoria Amazonica, these native flora in the shallow waters of the Amazon River basin are mostly found in oxbow lakes and bayous. You may see some flowers that are white as they bloom on the first night some that have turned pink on the second night after blooming. They can grow to 40 cm in diameter, and are pollinated by scarab beetles. Victoria Amazonica is well known for its huge circular leaves, which are often pictured with a small child sitting at the center of its leaf to display their size and strength. Return to the Lodge for lunch and check-out. After lunch, depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Iquitos City and according to your departure, transfer to the airport.

Our Programs may vary according to flight arrival / departure changes or weather conditions.

For this program we recommend to take morning flights to Iquitos and your returning flight to Lima in the afternoon.
Includes:
- Accommodation and meals according to the program.
- Land and river transfers at scheduled times.
- Guided excursions.
- Tea and coffee are complimentary.
Does not include:
- Beverages: juices, sodas, soft drinks and any alcoholic drinks. Flight tickets Lima/Iquitos/Lima and airport.
- Taxes. Tips.
Check in: 13:00 pm / Check out: 12:00 pm

Boat schedule:

Departures from Iquitos to Heliconia Lodge: 9:30 Hrs.

Departures from Heliconia Lodge to Iquitos: 13:30 Hrs.

Extra boat: USD 180 one way

Luggage:

It is important that you bring only necessary clothing and travel gear to the lodge. Due to weight and space limitations on the domestic flight and on the boat to the Lodge, passenger luggage is limited to 10 kg. (22 lbs.) per person. You may store some of your luggage in our office in Iquitos City and take only the most essential during your stay.

Extra luggage USD 10

What to wear:

Light cotton clothes, pants and long sleeve shirts (preferably in earth colors: olive green, light brown/khakis of light, breathable, quick-dry material; please avoid using black color in the jungle. Hiking boots or walking tennis shoes resistant to humidity; cotton socks. Bathing suit. A light water proof parka jacket, raincoat or sweater (when the temperature goes down considerably or when it rains)

What to bring:
- Hat / Cap (preferably with large visor) Sunscreen / Sunblock.
- Insect Repellent (with DEET) Sunglasses.
- Personal Medicines /medications; first-aid kit Flashlight
- Binoculars
- Portable converter, rechargeable batteries, electrical adaptor for your charger Camera with big memory card; preferably in waterproof case.
Notes:

Heliconia offers electricity with solar panels, Wi-Fi, and hot water in the showers. (We kindly ask that you use water and electricity sparingly, always respecting the environment).

When visiting Monkey Island, it is recommended not to put on any insect repellent during the visit.

Rates

**Rack Rates 2025**
Passengers	Rack rates
02 to 04 passengers	US$ 448
05 to 07 passengers	US$ 417
08 to 10 passengers	US$ 388
11 to 15 passengers	US$ 379
More than 16	US$ 367
Single supplement	US$ 108

NOTES

Rates are valid from January 1st 2025 to December 31st 2025
Additional services available upon request.
Check-in 1:00 p.m. /Check-out 12:00m
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Rates are exonerate from legal taxes according to law 27037.

CHILDREN POLICY:

Children under 05 years old pay only 20% from adult rate according the program selected.
Children between 05 and 12 years old pay only 70% from adult rate according the program selected.
Children share room with their parents.

INCLUDED:

Round trip transportation by land and river (Airport / Lodge /Airport).
Overnight at Heliconia Amazon River Lodge.
Fullboard.
House beverages during meals.
English and Spanish interpreter services.
Programmed excursions.
Basic equipment for each activity.

NOT INCLUDED:

Airfare and local airport taxes.
Travel insurance.
Personal expenses and tips.

Terms

Payment Policy and Cancelations

PAYMENT POLICY

FIT (1-9 passengers): For FIT total payment has to be completed 15 days before the program starts.
Groups (more than 10 passengers): For groups we ask for a prepayment of 50%, 45 days before their arrival. They also have to send the rooming list. The balance has to be paid 30 days before the arrival of the group.

CANCELATION PENALTIES

FIT:

15 days before the passenger’s arrival: no cancellation fee.
From 14 to 5 days before the passenger’s arrival: 30% for administrative costs will be charged.
Less than 5 days: 100% for administrative expenses. No reimbursement

Groups:

45 days before passengers’ arrival: no cancellation fee.
From 44 to 15 days before passengers’ arrival: 50% for administrative expenses will be charged.
Less than 15 days: 100% for administrative expenses. No reimbursement.

VARIATION IN ITINERARIES

Because Amazon River Expeditions takes the necessary preventive measures, it will not assume responsibility or expenses due to damage, harm or loss caused by nature.
Amazon River Expeditions reserves itself the right to change or void any tour (if necessary) in protection of our guests security.
The itinerary of our programs in Lodges may vary depending on weather conditions, the season of the year that regulates the level of rivers and wild life cycles, with the purpose of protecting their natural habitat. The itineraries may also vary due to changes in local flight schedules.

SPECIAL RATES FOR TRAVEL INSPECTION OF TRAVEL AGENTS
The requests must be sent via e-mail by the Head of the Area to info@amazonrex.com .The rate that will provide will depend on the occupation and season.