Here at Ecological Amazon Paradise we organize a variety of trips exploring the diverse and natural environments on and around Iquitos and the Amazon in Peru. Check out whats on offer below and feel free to arrange your own personal trip by combining any of the tours available. During our guided tours (always accompanied by a bi-lingual guide), you will experience a variety of activities eg.
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Trekking
- Bird watching (See our list of bird species spotted in the Pacaya Samiria Reserve page).
- Alligator spotting
- Dolphin watching/swimming
- Medicinal plants
- camping
- Visits to local villages
- An experience of Shamanism (optional)
The above activities are experienced with our trips into the beautiful Pacaya Samiria Reserve which is reached from Iquitos, on the Maranon River from Nauta and on excursions to Contamana which is reached from Iquitos by air or up to 3 days journey on the Ucayali River, (see info on the About page for further info on both areas).
Tours to the Pacaya Samiria Reserve can be booked from 1 to 5,6 or 7 days or even more. Price varies according to numbers in your group and according to how many days you wish to be imersed in this inspiring, alive environment.
Tours to Contamana are for 5 days and upwards, again prices varying according to group size and days booked.
Also available from our iquitos office are:
- City Tours of Iquitos.
- Guided visits to Belen, floating market (it is advisable to go to belen initially with a guide).
- Butterfly Farm.
- Quistococha Lagoon.
- Birth of the Amazon (half day trip).
Advice is available about visits to local Shamans for Ayahausca experiences. Shamans recommended are authentic and reliable and are concerned with healing on holistic levels, mind, body and spirit. Further advice available from either Moises in Iquitos, Tel. (51) 965778700 or Mary in Ireland, (353) 87 6684324
Services include where indicated:
- Transport
- Lodge accomodation
- Meals
- Bi-lingual Guide
- Camping equipment
- Rubber Boots
- Information
