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- Duration
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Trip type
- Wildlife & Nature / Adventure
- Group size
Overview
An immersive Amazon rainforest journey based around Ceiba Tops, combining wildlife encounters, rainforest exploration, river excursions and cultural experiences with a stay in the Amazon.
The journey begins in Iquitos before continuing by boat along the Amazon River to Ceiba Tops, where travellers explore primary rainforest, experience early-morning birding and visit the Yagua Indian community. Further experiences include the Monkey Island private reserve, searches for sloths and pink and grey river dolphins, Amazon River sunset views, the spectacular Canopy Walkway and the ReNuPeRu Ethnobotanical Garden. The trip combines rainforest walks, boating, wildlife observation and cultural encounters, with accommodation at Ceiba Tops Lodge or Similar on Days 1–4 before returning to Iquitos on Day 5.
The route
Day by day, at a glance
Day 1 · Iquitos
Iquitos - Ceiba Tops
Day 2 · Ceiba Tops
Ceiba Tops - Explorama Lodge - Ceiba Tours
Day 3 · Ceiba Tops
Ceiba Tops
Day 4 · Ceiba Tops
Ceiba Tops - Canopy Walkway - Ceiba Tops
Day 5 · Iquitos
Ceiba Tops - Iquitos
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 1 · Iquitos
Iquitos - Ceiba Tops
Upon arrival at airport in Peru, you will be warmly met by a representative, who will provide assistance and transfer to your accommodation to check-in. Activities: • A brief city orientation and transfer to the Explorama dock. Twenty-five mile journey down the Amazon River to Ceiba Tops where private rooms with air conditioning provide Amazon adventure in luxury. • Afternoon hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding Ceiba Tops that includes many huge trees festooned with epiphytes. • After dinner enjoy local flute or guitar music at the “El Tucan” Bar or the guides are always ready to relate some of the many legends of the Amazon forest. Overnight: Ceiba Tops Lodge or Similar – (L, D)
Ceiba Tops Lodge or SimilarLunch, DinnerDay 2 · Ceiba Tops
Ceiba Tops - Explorama Lodge - Ceiba Tours
Activities: • Early morning birding excursion. After breakfast board boats to continue down the Amazon River to the rustic Explorama Lodge and hike the “Bushmaster Trail” where scientific studies by the Missouri Botanical Gardens have found the world’s highest biodiversity of trees per square hectare. • Continue on to visit a small village of Yagua Indians where your guide will explain their culture and how it has been affected by the passing of time. There will be an opportunity to trade for or purchase some of their local crafts and for a demonstration of the use of the blowgun which some of the Yagua elders still use for hunting. • After lunch walk along a local Amazon River trail stopping at a “riberenos” house, corner store and sugar cane rum factory. • Return by boat to Ceiba Tops. Overnight: Ceiba Tops Lodge or Similar – (B, L, D)
Ceiba Tops Lodge or SimilarBreakfast, lunch, dinnerDay 3 · Ceiba Tops
Ceiba Tops
Activities: • Early morning birding. Morning boat excursion to “Monkey Island”, a private reserve where more than five species of tropical primates including small tamarins, saki, titi and large woolly monkeys are protected. • Afternoon boating excursion in search of sloth, found in Cecropia trees at the water’s edge, and the two species of freshwater river dolphin, pink and grey, found in Amazonian waters. • Weather permitting, enjoy a beautiful Amazonian sunset on the river. Overnight: Ceiba Tops Lodge or Similar – (B, L, D)
Ceiba Tops Lodge or SimilarBreakfast, lunch, dinnerDay 4 · Ceiba Tops
Ceiba Tops - Canopy Walkway - Ceiba Tops
Activities: • 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. Overnight: Ceiba Tops Lodge or Similar – (B, L, D)
Ceiba Tops Lodge or SimilarBreakfast, lunch, dinnerDay 5 · Iquitos
Ceiba Tops - Iquitos
Activities: Boating or walking excursion to further enjoy the rainforest surrounding Ceiba Tops, or if you prefer, time to relax at the hammock house or enjoy the pool and lodge gardens. Afternoon journey back to Iquitos and on to the airport or to a local hotel. – (B) Meals as per itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form in: CUSTOM-CRAFTED tab on this page.
Breakfast
Where you'll stay
Accommodations
Days 1–4 · Iquitos
Ceiba Tops Lodge or Similar
How it works
Made to order
- Every Tourcan trip is built by a specialist, not a template — the route, hotels, and pace are tuned to how you want to travel.
- Dates are flexible. There are no fixed departures; we plan around your calendar.
- Quotes and bookings happen by phone and email with your specialist — no automated checkout, just a real conversation.
What's included
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Accommodations Per Person Sharing, including hotel taxes
- Arrival & departure transfers where applicable
- Local guides where applicable
- Meals per itinerary
- Park entrance fees and sightseeing fees where applicable
- Applicable transportation
Not included
- Airfare and air taxes
- Cancellation, baggage, travel and medical insurance
- Items of a personal nature such as baggage porterage, gratuities/tips, laundry, telephone calls, bottled water, etc.
- Visa and visa fees
- Optional sightseeing and activities
- Meals, beverages and services not mentioned in itinerary
- For additional information or reservations please complete QUOTE REQUEST form in side bar of this page or contact us directly to speak to one of our Destination Experts.
- We can personalize this tour just for you! Call: 1 800 263 2995 / 416 391 0334 or complete form in: CUSTOM-CRAFTED tab on this page.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the price of any Tourcan itinerary. We strongly recommend comprehensive coverage for trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expenses, and baggage.