Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Location
Iquitos
Season
All year
Difficulty
Easy
Max altitude
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Day 1
- Transfer from the hotel or airport to the office to try on rubber boots. For those not staying at the hotel, you can safely leave your luggage at the office.
- Departure to the lodge before 10 a.m. by land and river, taking approximately 3 hours.
- Warm welcome at the lodge upon arrival and check-in.
- Start the tour near the lodge and observe the smallest monkey in the world, the Pygmy Marmoset. This will be your first experience in the jungle. Then we will walk through our botanical garden, explore medicinal plants, and learn about their composition.
- Dinner time, followed by a night boat excursion to see caimans, nocturnal birds, and mammals.
Day 2
- After breakfast, an excursion to swim in the Amazon River and spot pink and gray dolphins.
- Observe the world's largest aquatic plant, the Victoria Regia, and iguanas.
- Piranha fishing.
- Sunset view at Sapote Lagoon.
- Dinner, followed by a night walk to search for tarantulas and large nocturnal frogs.
Day 3
- After or before breakfast (depending on coordination with the guide and the schedule), birdwatching to listen to the sounds of dawn.
- Boat excursion to lagoons or upstream creeks to search for different bird and monkey species.
- Authentic visit to the San Juan de Yanayacu community (here you can donate clothes, school supplies, medicine).
- Observation of the Shansho/Hoatzin, a prehistoric bird that lives in swamps.
- After dinner, a canoe excursion to listen to the jungle at night.
Day 4
- After breakfast, a kayak or canoe excursion exploring the cochas along the Yanayaku River.
- Relaxation time in hammocks, puffs, or swimming in the Yanayacu River using kayaks.
- At 1 p.m., return to the office to collect your luggage and arrive around 4 p.m. to go to your hotel or catch your flight.
Included
- Land and river transport.
- Day and night boat excursions or walks.
- Nature specialist guides in English or Spanish.
- Rain boots.
- Free use of kayaks, paddles, or canoes.
- Authentic visit to the riverside community.
- List of biodiversity species observed in Muyuna.
- Full board, regional and international meals (vegetarian options available).
- Coffee, fruit, tea, and water station available.
- Bungalow with private bathroom and terrace with hammocks.
- Solar energy for hot water and fans.
- Biodegradable amenities (shampoo, conditioner, and soap).
- Solar energy for charging batteries, laptops, and phones.
- Bath and river towels.
- First aid kit.
- Board games.
- Life jackets.
- Wi-Fi in the Iquitos office.
- Taxes.
Not included
- Tips for guides or staff (optional).
- Rain poncho (available at reasonable prices).
- Snacks or handicrafts.
- Beer, beverages, or alcohol.
- Transport outside Muyuna’s schedule.
- We recommend bringing a bottle or canteen for water.
Recommended equipment
- Entrance fees
- Food and beverages
- Additional services not mentioned in the includes.
Recomendations
- Entrance fees
- Food and beverages
- Additional services not mentioned in the includes.
