Yarapa Lodge

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Yarapa Lodge

Peru Tour package to Iquitos in the Amazon
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Iquitos, the capital of the Loreto region in Peru’s northern Amazon, is the main port city on the Amazon River. It's also the largest jungle settlement in the world only accessible by air or boat. As such, Iquitos will be the starting point for your mystical journey into the Amazon.

An eco-friendly initiative, the Yarapa river lodge offers extraordinary opportunities to explore the Amazon for all travelers looking to get off the beaten path. Boasting its own private nature reserve, the lodge is committed to the preservation of the rainforest and supports an aquatic mammal rehabilitation program for manatees and dolphins.

Day 1 : Arrival to Iquitos & Transfer to Yarapa Lodge
Day 2 : Lake Tour & Jungle Expedition
Day 3 : Giant Water Lilies & Native Village Tour
Day 4 : Departure from Iquitos

Day 1 : Arrival to Iquitos & Transfer to Yarapa Lodge

You will be met at the airport by a representative who will transfer you to Nauta, where you will board a boat for the journey up the Amazon river to the Yarapa lodge.
After settling in, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch and orientation and security briefing. Afterward, you’ll set off on your first jungle excursion with a hike through the rainforest.
You’ll return to the lodge for a relaxing dinner and evening to the sounds of the jungle.

Day 2 : Lake Tour & Jungle Expedition

After an early breakfast, you’ll head out on a boat trip to three remote and pristine lakes, where you’ll be able to observe exotic birds, various species of monkeys, and the extraordinary pink dolphins.
After lunch back at the lodge, you will embark on an afternoon hike through the jungle. Your naturalist guide will point out wildlife as well as the many medicinal plants found in the area.
In the evening, you’ll have the opportunity to go on an evening boat cruise and explore the Amazon at night, when the jungle comes to life.

Day 3 : Giant Water Lilies & Native Village Tour

Today you’ll get the chance to discover the famous giant water lilies, or Victoria Regia, that can be found in the Amazon. If you’re lucky, you might even spot the fascinating pre-historic Hoatzin bird.
In the afternoon, after lunch back at the lodge, you’ll visit an authentic native settlement of the rainforest. Later on, you’ll be able to go on a canoe trip and learn how to operate these traditional dug-out canoes.
After dinner, you’ll have another chance to explore the Amazon at night with a night boat trip searching for caimans.

Day 4 : Departure from Iquitos

After an early breakfast, you will set off on a jungle hike to see some of the beautiful macaws and other birds that populate the rainforest.
After the tour, you’ll be taken to the airport for your journey home or to your next destination. Browse our full range of Peru travel destinations and explore additional options for your vacation.

Included

3 nights at Yarapa Lodge in Iquitos (Amazon)
All tours stated in the itinerary
All meals at the lodge
All transfers and entrance fees
Expert English-speaking guides

What to Bring
Tips
Asked questions
Terms and Conditions
Reservations

What to Bring

Personal documents (passport).
Walking stick.
Walking shoes.
Sleeping bag.
Flashlight.
Insect repellent.
Sunscreen.
Toilet paper.
Bottle and tablets to purify water.
Waterproof clothing.
long pants.
Short pants.
Rain clothing.
Slippers or sandals to relax the feet in the camp.
A cap or hat.
Personal medications

Tips

The most probable thing is that you suffer the altitude sickness when you arrive to the city of the Cusco, we suggest to be in the city of the Cusco at least two days before the tour, not to drink alcohol, to smoke nor to take sedatives.
Drink a lot of water and coca tea before and during the tour, drink at least two liters of water a day.
In the height it is breathed rapidly and slightly deeply.
If you have some medical condition as allergies or special needs for food, please describe it clearly in advance before starting the tour.

Asked questions

How do i know more details about the tour?
A night before the tour, our guide will go to the hotel to give you all the necessary details of our trek, he will confirm when pick up from hotel and some other recommendations.
Where will I be able to leave my baggage while my walk lasts?
You only must carry what you are going to use during your walk, you can leave the rest of luggage in the warehouse of the hotel where is staying.
Can I rent trek equipment in Cusco?
Of course, you can rent trek the equipment (sleeping bags, sticks of hiking, and other implements) that we have, during your session information.
How many people are going in each group of walk?
For a group of walk aperture, we need at least six people. In our web page we have a table where we have listed the dates of future exits to this walk, there you can register and be part of the any group.
Will I have to share the tent sleeping with someone more in the camps?
If the tents that we carry for the camps are for two people, you will have to share this tent with someone of the same sex. If you prefer you can pay an extra for a single tent just for you.
Is it possible to have an extra (additional) porter for the walk?
If you want to enjoy this trip and does not have a lot of experience, you can pay for one extra(additional) porter, who take your walk equipment and other personal implements.
Is it necessary to bring extra money for the walk?
Yes, if you want to buy more water bottles, buy some souvenirs, or leave tip for porters, cooks, etc.
We recommend to carry an average of 200 soles for any extra expense that may arise.
Are the walking sticks very important?
yes, the sticks are very useful at the time of ascending and down the mountain, walking sticks help, especially passengers who have problems with the knees.
How much water I have to wear during the walk?
We suggest you to bring 2 liters of water during each day of the walk. Every night in every camp we will provide you the amount of water you need to perform the walk the next day. During the journey we will pass through some streams and waterfalls that are descended from the snowy peaks, and you can take water of it but before you have to purify them.
Is it safe to travel in the rainy season?
During the rainy season the path becomes somewhat difficult, requires a good team of rains as boots to test water and others, but no doubt the landscape that shows this route is very colorful. The rainy season is during the months of December and part of April.
Is it possible to change the date of reservation chosen at the beginning?
of course, you can make the change of date on your tour with a minimum time in advance of 30 days.
Can I pay the whole trip in advance?
Usually we receive a deposit of 50% of the tour cost, and the other 50% is performed in the city of Cusco before your departure to the tour, but you can pay the whole trip if you want to.

Terms and Conditions

The trek to Choquequirao for 4 days and 3 nights will be carried out with a minimum of 6 people.
If you suffer any medical problems or allergies you have to communicate to Lonely Travel
You have to be with a good physical condition to perform the walk, and if you have any doubts in this regard will have to consult with a doctor. If you have more than 60 years of age, you will have to submit a medical certificate that guarantees its physical state.
If you want to leave the group, the camp and make tourism on its own account, it is important to report this to the guide. If you have problems please advise the guide to resolve it immediately.
You have to pay the total of the remaining tour two days before it starts.
you are responsible for carry your backpack staff and sleeping bag during the walk, unless you had paid for an extra porters.
The walk to Choquequirao is long, but satisfactory.
If there are not a minimum of 6 people, the tour could be canceled.
About the cancellation of the tour:
- Cancel the tour two months before, lose $100
- Cancel the tour one month before, lose 40% of the total cost of the tour
- Cancel the tour one week before, lose 60% of the total cost of the tour
- Cancel the tour 48 h. before, lose 75% of the total cost of the tour
- Cancel the tour one day before, lose 85% of the total cost of the tour.
Lonely Travel will take all reasonable precautions in the provision of service to our customers to avoid an accident, illness, loss of personal property, etc. We accept responsibility for the actions of our own employees. Lonely Travel, however, is not responsible for the additional costs that may result due to events unexpected and unavoidable as unfavorable weather conditions, natural disasters, strikes, accidents, illness, injury, loss of personal belongings, etc. It is the responsibility of customer to have an insurance to cover such events. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the program due to any of the before mentioned conditions.
In the booking of any of our adventure tours (Camino Inca, Salkantay, Ausangate, Choquequirao, Inca Jungle, Lares, etc.) You know the risks that this implies by which you fully assume the risks that are required to carry out such travel, Lonely Travel does not accept any responsibility with regard to events that can be passed during the journey by the negligence of the tourist or events that are outside our control
I have read and accept the trip conditions.

Reservations

Review and choose one of the confirmed dates of exits on this trek.
(If you do not agree with dates we have, contact us for starting another date for you.)
Make your tour reservation providing asking information.
Fill correctly all the boxes of our pattern of reservations.
Your reservation will be confirmed after you make the deposit of 50% of the total cost of the tour.

Yarapa Lodge

Day 1 : Arrival to Iquitos & Transfer to Yarapa Lodge

Day 2 : Lake Tour & Jungle Expedition

Day 3 : Giant Water Lilies & Native Village Tour

Day 4 : Departure from Iquitos

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