DAY 1 : Cumaceba Lodge: Visit to the Paiche Fish Farm & Primary Rainforest Hike
Your great Amazon expedition begins with a pick-up at the airport or your hotel, followed by a walking tour through the historic center of Iquitos. Explore the architectural treasures of the Rubber Boom era, including the iconic Iron House (Casa de Fierro), designed by Gustave Eiffel, as well as the Hotel Palace, Casa Cohen, and Casa Fitzcarraldo.
From our private pier, we will depart by boat along the Itaya and Amazon Rivers, enjoying spectacular views and admiring the impressive bridge over the Nanay River.
First adventure: Fundo Pedrito, where you will discover the paiche (Arapaima gigas), the giant freshwater fish that can reach up to 3 meters in length. You will also observe caimans and the majestic Victoria Regia, whose enormous leaves can support the weight of a small child.
We then continue our journey to Cumaceba Amazon Lodge. Upon arrival, check-in and lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided jungle hike to discover the area’s incredible biodiversity, with the opportunity to feed squirrel monkeys in their natural habitat.
After dinner, embark on a nighttime canoe excursion on Shansho Lagoon in search of caimans. During the excursion, your guide will share fascinating Amazonian stories and legends.
Overnight: Cumaceba Amazon Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
DAY 2: Cumaceba Lodge: Piranha Fishing & Dolphin Encounter.
Begin the day with an early morning jungle walk to observe the awakening of the Amazon rainforest and listen to the first calls of its many bird species.
After breakfast, it is time for some adrenaline! Enjoy recreational piranha fishing and try your luck catching piranhas and other local fish species using traditional fishing rods.
In the afternoon, embark on an excursion in search of the legendary pink and gray Amazon River dolphins. These freshwater cetaceans are considered sacred by many local communities. Depending on weather and river conditions, you may also have the opportunity to witness a spectacular Amazonian sunset.
After dinner, venture into the rainforest on a nighttime jungle walk, listening to the mysterious sounds of the jungle and observing tarantulas, amphibians, and nocturnal insects with flashlights.
Overnight: Cumaceba Amazon Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 3: Cumaceba Lodge: Monkey Island & Yagua Community.
Begin the morning with a canoe excursion on Shansho Lagoon to observe the legendary Hoatzin, one of the most primitive and distinctive birds of the Amazon. Return to the lodge for breakfast.
After breakfast, navigate toward Monkey Island, a sanctuary dedicated to protecting more than five species of endangered primates, including the Howler Monkey (known for its powerful roar), Woolly Monkey, Tamarin, Spider Monkey (Maquisapa), and Squirrel Monkey. Enjoy a guided walk through the conservation project and learn about the efforts to protect these fascinating species.
Return to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the culture of the Yagua Indigenous Community. Discover their traditional clothing, ancestral dances, native language, and handmade crafts. Enjoy a unique cultural experience and learn how to use the blowgun, a traditional Amazonian hunting weapon.
After dinner, embark on a nighttime canoe excursion along the Amazon River, listening to the sounds of the rainforest under the night sky.
Overnight: Cumaceba Amazon Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 4: Cumaceba Lodge: FULL DAY Black River – The Ultimate Adventure!.
After breakfast, get ready for the most spectacular excursion of your Amazon adventure: a Full Day expedition to the Black River (Río Negro), known locally as Yanayacu. A box lunch will be provided for the day.
This full-day expedition will take you through dreamlike landscapes, navigating dark waters surrounded by pristine rainforest. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to interact with authentic riverside communities, observe endemic bird species in their natural habitat, and enjoy recreational fishing using traditional native fishing rods, just as local Amazonian communities have done for generations.
A unique culinary experience! Taste fried piranhas or other freshly caught local fish, prepared in the traditional Amazonian style.
Continue with a jungle hike to explore the incredible flora and fauna of the rainforest. This excursion is ideal for nature and wildlife photography.
Return to the lodge at approximately 4:00 p.m. Depending on weather conditions, you may have the opportunity to enjoy a spectacular Amazonian sunset.
In the evening, you will have the option to repeat your favorite nighttime excursion.
Overnight: Cumaceba Amazon Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch & Dinner
DAY 5: Cumaceba Lodge – Iquitos: Magical Butterflies & Amazon Farewell.
Enjoy your final breakfast at Cumaceba Ecolodge. Then, embark on a boat excursion to visit the Butterfly Breeding Center, where a specialist will introduce you to the fascinating reproductive life cycle of these colorful insects, including the majestic Blue Morpho, one of the most beautiful and photographed butterflies in the world.
Return to the lodge for your final Amazonian lunch.
At the scheduled time, begin your boat journey back to Iquitos. Upon arrival, enjoy a transfer to the airport by private vehicle or to your hotel in an authentic motokar, a traditional means of transportation in the Peruvian Amazon.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
End of the Amazon Experience