4 Days
Daily Tour
8 people
English
La Isla de los Monos (Monkey Island) is a 450 hectare island sanctuary and rescue centre located 30km from Iquitos in the Amazon jungle of Peru. Their project rescues, rehabilitates and releases New World monkeys.
During your visit, you can observe a variety of species in their natural habitat and learn about how they care for young monkeys so they grow strong, healthy and independent.
See behind the scenes in the rescue centre and sanctuary created for rescued and orphaned monkeys. The monkeys they receive are all victims of the illegal pet trade, their goal is to rehabilitate them and help them create a new family group in preparation for their new lives as wild monkeys when released.
Our ecotours are a unique way to explore the Amazon with an authentic experience of living in the rain forest with the monkeys on the island.
Suggested Packing:
Personal medications
Toiletries
Sneakers
Sandals
Flashlight and batteries
Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
Insect repellent (40% DEET or more is recommended)
Raincoat
Long sleeve shirts
Cotton pants
Swimwear
Warm clothes (mornings and nights on the river can be cold)
Binoculars
Camera
Backpack and Daypack
You’ll transfer to the picturesque port of Puerto Lau and board the river boat that will take us to Omagua Eco-Lodge, through the Amazon River. Along the way you’ll take a stop to observe the union of the Amazon and Nanay Rivers and you’ll see the colors of the waters of the two rivers which do not mix evenly. Arriving at Omagua Eco-Lodge you’ll check-in relax and unwind.
You will also discover the Chullachaqui Eco-Museum where you can find and enjoy the importance of medicinal plants & liquors to heal the body of ailments. Plants such as Ayahuasca (Hallucinogenic), Mucura, Oriza, Piñon, Lancetilla, Patiquina Negra, Ajos Sacha, Achiote (Baño de Florecimiento, treatments for ailments and good fortune).
In the evening you’ll enjoy a beautiful Amazonian sunset on the Amazon River.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Omagua Eco-Lodge
Leaving in the mid-morning after a delicious breakfast at Omagua Lodge; rowing down a quebrada of the Amazon River for about 2 hours, you’ll discover the Islas de los Monos. Monkey Island (Islas de los Monos) is a Center dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and liberation of primates victims of illegal trade and hunting.
Discover 10 species of primates typical of the Amazon such as: Choro monkey (woolly monkey), Stump monkey (titi monkey), Spider monkey or Maquisapa (spider monkey), Piquico monkey (tamarin), Howler monkey (Marmoset), among other species.
On arrival you’ll be greeted on the bridge by several of the inhabitants, it’s a wonderful experience. Check-in to your room before you go to explore the island and be accompanied by it’s residents!
After a couple of hours exploring and walking with the monkeys, lunch will be prepared and then you’ll have more time in the afternoon to explore the rescue center. After dinner you’ll overnight at the rescue center.
Overnight: Rescue Center Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, starting early (6.30a.m) you’ll take breakfast and have the opportunity to spend more time exploring the island and accompanying the monkeys.
Leaving late-morning you’ll row a further 2 hours before reaching Timicuro Grande once more in the early afternoon. Lunch will be prepared in the Omagua Lodge while you are enjoying a refreshing bath and swim in the river to soak your body.
In the afternoon you’ll enjoy the activities of the Lodge and relax in your cabaña. A typical and local dinner will be served in the evening and later you can relax by the fire in the Lodge.
Overnight: Omagua Eco-Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Timicuro Grande at 8:00am you’ll be transferred back to Iquitos and the airport, where you’ll make your connecting flight back to Lima and onwards. It’s never goodbye, only until the next time!!
Meals: Breakfast
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