Heliconia Amazon River Lodge is located on the left bank of the magnificent Amazon River in Yanamono Communal Reserve, 80 km (50 miles) from Iquitos city.

Important remark: to arrive, book a morning flight. For your departure, book a flight after 5 pm. The boat is leaving from the lodge to the city at 2 pm.

DAY 01: IQUITOS / LODGE

Arrival in morning flight to the city of Iquitos, assistance and transfer to the pier to head to the lodge.

We will sail down the Amazon River, the largest river in the world by volume, and witness the magnificence of the river, the lush rainforest and the picturesque riverside villages. Arrival and accommodation at the lodge. After lunch, we will hike the Communal Reserve of Yanamono, where we will identify various botanical species such as heliconias, medicinal plants and the giant lupuna tree. At night, we will take a boat ride along Quebrada Manco to discover the mysterious nocturnal world of the rainforest. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

DAY 02: QUEBRADA CÁCERES

Early in the morning, we will have a bird watching tour in the vicinity of Quebrada Cáceres to see various species of local birds, as the tuki, kingfisher, coto hawk, among others. Return to the lodge. We will carry on with a boat ride along the Amazon River in search of pink dolphins. Enjoy fishing using native techniques. In the afternoon, we will go toward the lakes located in the Yanamono Island to watch the stunning "Victorias Regias".

After dinner, we will go on a night walk through the lodge surroundings to observe and find tarantulas, fireflies and other nocturnal Amazonian species. Overnight at the lodge.

DAY 03: LODGE / IQUITOS

We will visit an artisanal mill where we can taste different regional beverages made with sugar cane juice. Lunch at the lodge. At arranged time, transfer to the airport to board your departure flight after 5 pm. if you booked a flight before 5 pm, you need to pay a supplement for private boat transfer.