4-Daagse Chullachaqui Eco Lodge Tucan Safari in Iquitos, Loreto, Peru
Tucan Safari in Peru
Amazonian Trips and Chullachaqui Lodge invite you to their comfortable and cozy lodge, where they are committed to the preservation of the Amazon, practicing and promoting sustainable tourism. Rain forest excursions and nocturnal hikes, birdwatching, canoeing, pink dolphins and caimans spotting, as well as a local village visit, enjoying sights of Victoria Regia and the beautiful Amazon sunset are all in store for you.
Key information
- Group and private safari possible, rates will vary depending on this
- Minimum group size: 1 person
- Maximum group size: 15 persons
- Children's policy: Children are allowed as participants starting from 6 years old
- Starting point and ending point: Iquitos
- English-speaking guide
Waarom deze reis?
- Jungle hike to look for caimans, sloths, iguanas, and monkeys
- Cruise along the Amazon River by peke-peke boat to spot pink and gray river dolphins
- Excursions in the jungle
- Permanent guide
- Transfer by private transport from the airport or hotel
- Water transfer in the slider is included
- 3 nights accommodation
- Daily delicious meals
Stijlen
4 dagen met activiteiten in het Engels
Accommodatie
Faciliteiten
- Eetruimte
- Milieuvriendelijk
- Lounge
You will be accommodated at Chullachaqui Eco Lodge. The lodge offers beautiful views of the Rio Tapira and the surrounding rainforest. Large, fully screened windows and high-pitched roofs create a cozy, comfortable rainforest home for the guests.
They offer two types of sleeping rooms: rooms with private bathroom facilities (Casa Oropendola and Casa Colibri) and rooms with shared bathroom facilities (Casa Tapria).
An informal sitting room is located in the Casa Tapira and offers a place for the guests to gather. The inviting hammock room provides an area to relax and take in the spectacular surroundings in complete comfort, being a favorite of both guests and staff.
The communal comedor is spacious and offers guests an opportunity to enjoy the delicious regional Chullachaqui cuisine, while discussing their exciting adventures of the day.
There is no electricity in the lodge as they prefer to provide a more natural experience. However, they do have a small generator for charging batteries, laptops, etc. Night illumination is provided by kerosene lamplight, providing a magical ambiance. Water for all bathroom facilities is provided by an on-site well.
Casa Oropéndola and Casa Colibrí
Casa Oropendola and Casa Colibri cabins are nestled along the jungle’s edge. Each cabin has three spacious rooms with rainforest views and private en-suite bathrooms. Each room can accommodate up to six guests.
Casa Tapira
Casa Tapira is the main entrance to the lodge and also houses six of the newest rooms. Quaint and economical, these rooms overlook the Rio Tapira and offer shared, fully functional bathroom facilities, located directly across the hall from the sleeping rooms. Each room can comfortably sleep two to three guests.
Hammock room
A favorite of the guests, the hammock room offers a spectacular 360° panoramic view of the river and surrounding rain forest. It is fully screened on all sides to keep bugs out. There are plenty of cozy hammocks for relaxing, a book exchange, and a veranda overlooking the river from the lodge, offering a nice spot for birdwatching.
It is a perfect refuge where you can relax, read a book, take a nap, or enjoy listening to the symphony provided by the resident birds and other creatures of the rain forest.
Programma
Day 1: Travel to Chullachaqui Eco Lodge, rain forest excursion, and nocturnal hike
Depart from Iquitos and travel 97 kilometers (approximately two hours) up the Amazon River to Chullachaqui Lodge, located on the banks of the Rio Tapira, a small Amazon tributary. During the trip, you will have the opportunity to see spectacular scenery along the mighty river and to observe how local people live and make a living along the Amazon.
Arriving at the lodge, you will have a brief orientation with your guide. Afterwards, you will have lunch, and following lunch, an afternoon excursion is planned to show you the local flora and fauna and teach you about medicinal plants of the rain forest. Dinner will be at the lodge. After dinner, enjoy a nighttime excursion to spot insects, amphibians, and nocturnal animals.
- Meals: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Birdwatching, canoeing, pink dolphins, caiman spotting
Birdwatching along the river in the early morning is planned. Enjoy an Amazon sunrise and have breakfast at the lodge. After breakfast, cruise along the Amazon River by peke-peke boat to spot pink and gray river dolphins. Lunch will be at the lodge.
In the afternoon, a jungle hike to look for sloths, iguanas, monkeys, and many other jungle creatures is planned. Dinner will be at the lodge, then, after dark, you will go caiman spotting along the river.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 3: Local Amazon village, giant lily pads Victoria Regia, Amazon sunset
After breakfast, a visit to a local Amazon village community is planned, to learn about the culture and lifestyle of the local people living in the rainforest. You will learn how they live and work, which includes growing papaya, bananas, manioc, and other typical products of the region. Lunch will be at the lodge.
After lunch, a hike to a nearby local lake is planned to see the giant lily pads, Victoria Regia, and search for animals and birds in this area. Upon returning to the lodge, you will have an opportunity to enjoy a beautiful Amazon sunset. Dinner will be at the lodge.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 4: Oxbow Lake and swimming
Today, you will go to a beautiful remote jungle lake to enjoy the remarkable biodiversity of this area. You will take a picnic lunch and spend the morning at the lake, enjoying the beauty and serenity of the area. Following lunch, you will prepare for the return trip to Iquitos. Once in Iquitos, you will be transported to your hotel or the airport.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Locatie
Chullachaqui Eco Lodge is located in primary rain forest along the banks of the Rio Tapira, a tributary of the Amazon River. You will travel along the magnificent Amazon River, 97 kilometers upriver from Iquitos (about 60 miles and a two-hour speedboat ride), to reach this jungle paradise.
Distances
- Iquitos - 2 hours
Kenmerken
Activiteiten
- Varen
- Zwemmen
Algemeen
- Eetruimte
- Milieuvriendelijk
- Hangmat
- Lounge
- Rivier
Eten
During your stay, you will be provided with lunch and dinner on the first day and breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the following days. The communal dining room is spacious and offers guests an opportunity to enjoy the delicious regional cuisine as a group, where they can dine and discuss their exciting adventures of the day.
The lodge offers regional cuisine that includes fresh fish, chicken, vegetables, salads, fresh fruits (some are grown on-site), and a variety of freshly made juices. They also offer vegetarian dishes. Please be sure to indicate you are a vegetarian at the time you book your trip.
De volgende maaltijden zijn inclusief:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
De volgende drankjes zijn inbegrepen:
- Water
- Koffie
- Thee
De volgende dieetwensen worden geserveerd/zijn mogelijk:
- Vegetarisch
- Algemeen (gewoonlijk inclusief vlees en vis)
- Andere dieetwensen op aanvraag
Wat er te doen is
Iquitos day trips and other excursions
Amazonian Trips provide many opportunities to see Iquitos and the surrounding areas by providing day trips. These tours can be combined and tailored to provide the experience you want. Tours can be as short as a few hours or can encompass the entire day. A few of the Iquitos sights are listed below.
- Iquitos Amazonian Museum (Museo Ethnográfico)
- Municipal Museum of Natural History
- Camu Camu Art Gallery (featuring the art of Francisco Grippa, a Peruvian artist from Pevas)
- Belén Market
- The Bora and Yagua villages
- IMET Botanical Gardens
- The Malecon (boulevard)
- Plaza de Armas
- Allpahuayo – Mishana (white sand forest)
- Pilpintuwasi Butterfly Farm and Animal Orphanage
- Port of Bellavista (Nanay River)
- Quistococha Zoo and Lake
- Manatee Rescue Center
Pacaya Samira National Reserve
They also organize camping trips to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. They can create custom tours just for you. Just tell them what you want to see, and they will make it happen.
In de prijs inbegrepen
- Excursions in the jungle
- Permanent guide
- Water transfer in the slider
- Transfer by private transport from the airport or hotel indicated
- Boots
- Meals according to the itinerary
- 3 nights accommodation
Niet in de prijs inbegrepen
- Air ticket
- Consumption at the bar (alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, etc.)
- Personal expenses and other items not mentioned in this program
- Taxes at the airport
Bereikbaarheid
Aanbevolen luchthavens
Transfer inbegrepen
Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport
29 km verwijderd van uw bestemming
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT). Transfers from and to this airport are included. Amazonian Trips and Chullachaqui Lodge will pick you up from the airport.
Pick-ups and drop-offs from your indicated hotel or other airports are provided, as well. Kindly let Amazonian Trips and Chullachaqui Lodge know where you would like to be picked up / dropped off.
Arrival by ferry/boat
Transport by boat is available from Pulcallpa to Iquitos, taking from four to six days.
Annuleringsvoorwaarden
- Een reservering vereist een aanbetaling van 50% van de totale prijs.
- De aanbetaling wordt niet gerestitueerd als de boeking wordt geannuleerd.
- De rest van de betaling moet worden voldaan bij aankomst.
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