JUNGLE LODGES

MUYUNA LODGE (IQUITOS - PERU)
On the Yanayacu river close to Pacaya-Samiria Reservation, the biggest natural park in Peru (2.080.000 Hectares). 135 Km up the river from Iquitos. Great spot to mingle with the fauna of the Amazon and experience life in the jungle.

Analia, Percy,  Carolina and  the professional staff of Muyuna will take good care of you and will make of this trip one unforgettable experience.

!HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

INCLUDES.
Bungalows of 2-3-4 or 6 beds with private bathroom, kerosene lamps and balcony with hammock facing the river. Transfer to/from Iquitos. All meals. Regional dishes are included. Purified water. English speaking guide. Educational walks in the Jungle to learn about the Flora and Fauna. Visit to native indigenous communities. Fishing tour to nearby lakes and lagoons. Night tour in the Jungle. Camping equipment if necessary. First aid kit with antiophidic kit.
 Briefing on the flora and fauna to be observed in the region with illustrative manual. Friendly Professional local expert guides assistance.

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ETNO-ECOTOURISM "MONIFUE AMENA" 

LETICIA - COLOMBIA

Located near the Amazonian capital of Colombia Leticia. It can be reached via Leticia’s (Colombia) or Tabatinga (Brazil) international airports. Local flights from Colombia’s Capital Bogotá takes a couple of hours and then by road only 30 minutes to the reservation. It has a typical Amazonian weather  hot and humid. MONIFUE AMENA was the first tree ever harvested.  That tree gave food enough for the entire first uitoto tribe. Today  MONIFUE AMENA is the name of our community.

Nature feeds all of us. Should the last leaf of the last tree on earth fall, what would happen...?

! Open your mind and your spirit with us in the heart of MOTHER JUNGLE!

Manaidi Buinaima – Absalón Arango

Ethnic- Ecotourism center MONIFUE AMENA was created with the purpose of helping to preserve the forest, the fauna and the brooks of the Amazon jungle in their natural environment, and at the same time improving the life conditions of the natives and strengthening and spreading the traditions and myths of the Uitoto culture.

The Ethnic - Ecotourism in MONIFUE AMENA is an interchange of knowledge, languages and habits.  Through it you can get in touch with the culture of the jungle by sharing both quiet and exciting moments of the daily life of the natives, such as the adventures of the hunters, the family and community habits, the traditional meals, medicines and crafts, and the ancient stories and mythology.

The program includes, according to the preferences and time available of each visitant:

- Talk about native architecture and traditions

- Visit to the “chagra” (crops)

- Stories and mythology

- Interpreted walk on the trail

- Preparation of traditional meals and medicines

- Observation of the fauna

- Survival lessons

- Camping night in the jungle

Other activities can be chosen such as:

- Canoe ride on the “Takana” River, to the “Amazonas” River. *

- Fishing.

- Handicraft making.

- Use of natural paints, including body paint.

- Learning about the use and manufacture of musical instruments, ceramics and implements of daily use.        

- Preparation of traditional medicines.

*Depending on the time of the year.

Basic Program: 4 days / 3 nights.

Day one: One representative of the community will wait for you at Leticia or Tabatinga airport. Also if you arrive by boat he/she will be at proper location to transfer you to the Monifue Amena center. You will receive a briefing on the activities and life around the community.  In the afternoon a visit to one of the nearby “chagras” will introduce you to the local way of cultivating and growing their main crops. In the evening enjoy a meeting with locals to listen to some of their traditional tales.

Day two: In the morning a visit to the forest to learn about the plants and medicines so long used by this community. A close encounter with a local recipe to try your skills on a basic kitchen, will be your next challenge and as a result a typical lunch (hopefully). During the afternoon you can participate in one of the survival courses taken place in order to learn the whereabouts of life in the Jungle, and how to built a safe campsite. After dinner it will be time to meet the nocturnal creatures of the Amazon. By river or by land depending on weather conditions.

Day Three:  Morning walk in the jungle to learn the hunting habits of the locals.  How to build tramps and to prepare the basic food when “away from home”. After lunch you will have the opportunity to put into practice what you learned in the past two days. Built a campsite, hunt for your food and be able to prepare the next meal. In the evening you can relax again listening to the locals when sharing their tales about life in this remote area of the world.

Day Four:  Very early visit to the nearby jungle to observe the fauna at this time of the day.  Farewell lunch and traditional  “good by” offered by the members of the community

Prices upon request

Includes:

- Transportation from the airport (Tabatinga, Brazil or Leticia, Colombia) to the Ethnic – Eco- Center MONIFUE AMENA and back to the airport.

- Lodging in “maloka” (Shelter for 8 persons with bathroom and shower).

Potable water.

- Three local meals a day.

- Chosen activities

- Accompaniment of native guides in all the activities.

- Materials and implements that may be needed.

- Accompaniment of a guide / translator (English language)

- Availability of first aid kit

MANU
The World Heritage Treasure in the Southwester region of the Peruvian Amazon basin. One million eight hundred hectares with the greatest biodiversity on earth. Tropical rain forest, cloud forest and even high altitude "tundra". Abundant fauna, jaguar, black Cayman, giant otter and many more considered as endangered species.
From Cusco by bus or by small plane.
Bus ride from Cusco early in the morning to cross the mountain area of Paucartambo before descending towards the cloud forest. On the way we may have the opportunity to observe the mating ritual of the Cock-of-the-rocks (Peruvian bird) and other animals that inhabit this area. Overnight in Pilcopata. Next day continue to Atalaya from where we continue by the Madre de Dios River observing the variety of birds including the amazing King Vulture better known as the Condor of the Jungle.
For the next five days we will have the opportunity to observe wildlife and learn about the functions and secrets of the tropical rainforest

OPTION No.1

BUS / BUS  10 days / 9 nights 

PRICE PER PERSON: From Euro 740

INCLUDES
Transfer in/out Cusco's airport. Two nights in Cusco Tourist class hotel with breakfast.
City tour of Cusco and surrounding ruins.
Bus from Cusco to Manu and return.
River  Transportation. Four(4)  nights in Lodges and three (3) nights camping. Two meals the first day, Full board and snacks days 2,3,4 and 5. Breakfast last day. Bottled water. Entrance fees and paper work.
All camping equipment. Individual and double tents. Dinner tent. Professional guide, cook and motorboat staff. Complete medical supplies with snake bite kit. Brochure with information on MANU. Visit to Macaw clay lick, lake Otorongo and Salvador, giant otter observation tower.

Departures from Cusco on Mondays, Wednesdays and  Saturdays.

 Special groups upon request.

OPTION No.2

FLIGHT / BUS  9 days/ 8 nights 

PRICE PER PERSON: From Euro 820

INCLUDES: Same services than previous program but without the bus trip into the Manu area. One night less in Manu. Air ticket from Cusco to Manu with taxes.

Departures from Cusco on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays

. Special groups upon request.

PALMARI NATURAL RESERVE (BRAZIL)
Four (4) hours motor canoe ride from Tabatinga or Leticia where you can fly from Bogotá or Manaus. Located deep into the Amazon jungle bordering Peru Colombia and Brazil. This is one of the few Jungle lodges located near (6 hours) places completely forbidden for tourism. Where still tribes unseen by the white man can be found and where the cannibalism still persists. Only few people crosses this land with special permission from Brazilian authorities and skillful local guides paying a high enter fee. We don't visit this place but we could organize it if you are interested enough. Our normal visit is to the Javari reservation.

 PRICE PER PERSON: 6 days/5 nights: From Euro 350

ADDITIONAL NIGHT PER PERSON: lodging and meals only: From Euro 60 

INCLUDES
Transfer in/out from Leticia's or Tabatinga's airport. Two nights in Leticia or Tabatinga in Tourist class hotel with breakfast. Transport to and from Palmari Lodge in motor canoe. All meals.  Lodging in double bungalows. Camping equipment if necessary. Professional English speaking guide. Jungle activities, walks, fishing, wildlife observation, night river incursion, "canotaje" local river rafting. Visit to Benjamin Constant and Atalaia do Norte, two Brazilian villages by the Amazon. Visit to a farm to observe the extraction of the LATEX (rubber). Briefing on the life of the Jungle by the staff of the lodge.

AMAZON TOURS AND CRUISES.
From luxury to very basic transportation on this mighty river between exotic places with the possibility to share with locals their daily activities. This is an excellent option to take once you have ended up your trip in Peru and want to continue towards Colombia or Brazil. The other way around works perfectly as well.

From Iquitos (Peru) to Tabatinga (Brazil)
4 days/3  nights

INCLUDES
Cabins with air conditioned and private bath/shower. Full meals from lunch the first day to breakfast on last day. Visit of Bora and Huitoto Indian villages. Visit the house/museum of Peruvian artist in Pevas.
Night expedition up a small tributaries of the Amazon. Visit to the missionary village of Lake Caballococha. Professional guides and staff.

The M/V RIO AMAZONAS was built in 1800 in Scotland. It was rebuilt in 1981 and refurnished in 1994. It carries 44 passengers in 21 air conditions cabins. The dinning room and library are air-conditioned. It has an ample deck area, cover and uncovered with Jacuzzi and comfortable deck chairs and hammocks.

Note: Same cruise can be done upriver from Tabatinga to Iquitos.

Departures, prices and availability upon request.

IQUITOS TO TABATINGA BASIC LOCAL CRUISE 4 days/3  nights (MINIMUM)
Local boats cover this route in a daily basis. Accommodation is in hammocks and food is not included. Privacy is reduced and be ready for sleepless nights plenty of conversation and games. The cultural contact is strong and just recommended for really adventurers. No comfort available.
The ship stops in small villages by the river or in the middle of the river if necessary to pick up a new passenger or responding to a friendly call from another boat to "exchange" provisions.
Price goes from US 25 to 100 depending on your negotiation skills and fluency in Spanish language.
This is really a great experience.

IQUITOS (Peru) TO LETICIA (Colombia) or TABATINGA (Brazil)  
Fast boat that leaves every day at 0500  and arrives at 17.00. Carries from 20 to 30 passengers in tandem seats. Includes lunch and one snack. From US 65 per person.

AVIASELVA takes you also to Leticia in one hour for just us 65 if you are in a   hurry or want to try local airlines.

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