Deep Jungle Headquarters - Peruvian Amazon

Iquitos, Peru Eco Tours

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Jan 1 - Dec 31	US $400	US $800	Per person, depends upon river transport method

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Iquitos, Peru Eco Tours

Iquitos, Peru Eco Tours

Activity/Tour

The trip to Tapiche Ohara's Reserve is focused on experiencing spectacular scenery, learning about Amazon flora and fauna, and listening to the intricate sounds of the jungle in a remote location where few humans have traveled.

Typical Day

Suggested trip to Tapiche Ohara's Reserve:
FIVE DAYS INTO THE WILD

Day 1. Travel from Iquitos to the Reserve. This day long trip is full of sightseeing in urban, exurban, and increasingly remote areas. If this is your first trip into the jungle, it may remind you of Apocolypse Now.

Day 2. Early morning hike through the cilliar forest and understory along a tract that goes inside the reserve. Return for breakfast followed by a rowing canoe ride along the Tapiche River where we will see várzea and igapo areas and encounter birds such as heron, egret, kingfisher, black birds, and seed eaters. Return for lunch. Spend the afternoon looking for humming birds, wood creepers, woodpeckers, antbirds, and tanagers in the flooded forest. Dinner.

Day 3. All day out. Early start by canoe to the springs of the Quebrada Chambira. Breakfast and lunch will be picnic style as we will be all day out. The expedition continues to the highland part of the Reserve - terra firma during dry season. Antbirds, shrikes, and wren will be the target. We will also be looking for other wildlife as there is a great concentration of mammals in the area including the rare Red Head Huakari Monkey and the Grey Spider Monkey. Also learn about medicinal plants growing in the wild along with their preparation and use. Return at sunset. Dinner.

Day 4. Another early day as we cross the Tapiche River for exploration of the Aguaje area. Breakfast and lunch will be picnic style as we will be out all day. From here we continue with canoes exploring the cochas; and as a highlight, we may have the opportunity to view the prehistoric bird the Hoazin, in addition to canopy foraging birds. Return for dinner. Spend the evening owling.

Day 5. Guided return to Iquitos or onward travel. If desired, visit a local village.

Age range, type of group

Recommended for those who enjoy rustic conditions of the outdoors and wish to venture deep into the jungle. No age restrictions, but probably not the best for small children and non-swimmers.

Sleeping and meals

Upon your arrival to Iquitos, we will pick you up at the airport and take you to the Green Track Hostel for the first night. Hostel accommodation is free for those traveling to Tapiche Ohara's Reserve (breakfast included, free Wifi, cable tv, bunkbeds, shared kitchen and bathrooms). A paid trip to the Reserve includes, transport, meals, lodging, and guided activities. After the jungle trip, you can stay another night for free at our Iquitos hostel.

Rates

The 2 person rate for a 5 day trip into the jungle is $800 per person. This includes five nights in the jungle, transport, meals, guided activities, and 2 nights in the hostel (before and after the jungle trip).

Other Information

Bring cameras, binoculars, sun screen, bug repellent, rubber boots, and a hat.

Discounts Offered

Group discounts available ! This brings the tour price down significantly from the 2 person rate.

Iquitos, Peru Eco Tours

Amy Harmony (View My Profile)
Welcome to Green Track Travels. Our Agency operates a Backpacker Hostel in Iquitos, Peru which serves as the headquarters for trips to the Tapiche Ohara's Reserve. The 1,540 hectare private Reserve is located 340 km up river from Iquitos on the Tapiche River. A day's journey to get there, the trip takes you through increasingly remote areas reminiscent of Apocolypse Now. Accessible only by water, you will navigate the Amazon, Ucayali, and Tapiche Rivers; and witness stunning scenery along the way. If you are interested in local culture, you can also visit a local village of Amazon Jungle dwellers. The Reserve is deep inside the Rain Forest. Don't miss the opportunity to experience a place seldom traveled by humans!