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Authentic Amazon experience: 3 day/2 night stay at Heliconia River Lodge, and enjoy guided excursions with local bilingual (Spanish and English) guides who will share their expertise in the Amazon Jungle wildlife. Excursion activities include kiking in the jungle, pink dolphins observations, and bird watching.

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.

Ground and river transportation: Round trip transfers are provided from the airport to the Port, then by speed boat to Heliconia Lodge.

This package has been generously donated by Amazon River Expeditions.

Item Special Note

Please note: The package includes all meals. Sodas, beers, natural juice and liquors are not included.

Amazon River Expeditions 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.

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