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Item Description

Authentic Amazon Experience: Enjoy a 4 day/3 night stay at Heliconia Amazon Lodge, and guided excursions with local bilingual (Spanish and English) guides who will share their expertise in the Amazon Jungle wildlife. Excursion activities include bird watching, visits to river communities, boat rides along the many tributaries of the Amazon River, hiking into the primary jungle.

Flora & Flauna: In the rainforest and along the river, you ill have the opportunity to encounter some of the amazing Amazon wildlife species such as sloth, tarantulas, alligators, Pink and Grey River dolphins (Ignia Geoffrensis), as well as exotic flowers and medicinal plants, including the beautiful and enormous water Lilly flower called Victoria Regia. 

The Lodge: Located on the banks of the majestic Amazon river in Yanamono's Communal Reserve (80km/50 miles away from Iquitos City), the Lodge is surrounded by an amazing collection of brilliant flowers such as heliconias, bromelias, and orchids. Close to islands, streams and lagoons full of wildlife make this a wonderful place to relax, as well as enjoy exciting nature adventures.

Food & Drinks: Enjoy healthy and delicious food prepared mainly with the Amazon region ingredients like Dorado or Zungaro (one of the largest fresh water fish in the world), palm's heart (palmetto), fried or cooked bananas, and diverse tropical fruits such as papaya, pineapple, mango, and melons. The coffee, milk, tea and other hot beverages are available without fee.

Item Special Note

Included: Local ground and river transportation*; Transportation to/from airport; Guided tours; All meals and non-alcoholic beverages.

*Round trip transfers are provided from the airport to the Port, then by speed boat to Heliconia River Lodge.

This package has been generously donated by TIES business member Amazon River Expeditions.

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Sustainability Practices

Amazon River Expeditions is committed to sustainable tourism, and gives back to the local people living along the rivers through the on-going contribution to supporting education of the children and the youths of Yanamono and Santa Rosa communities. Heliconia Amazon River Lodge partners with organizations such as Youth LINC to manage Yanamono Nature Center.

>> Read Your Travel Choice Blog article "Amazon River Expeditions – Contributing to the local community’s sustainable future"

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