• 16 June Chicago-Lima (Not included in prices at this time)
• 17 June LanPeru 374 dep Lima 5:45am arr Iquitos 7:30am
• 23 June Lan Peru 375 dep Iquitos 8am arr Lima 9:45am
• 23 June Lan Peru 023 dep Lima 10:15am arr Cusco 11:30am
• 27 June Lan Peru 028 dep Cusco 3pm arr Lima 4:20pm
• 27/28 June Lima-Chicago (Not included in prices at this time)

Neither David Zacker, Elgin Community College nor Amazonia Expeditions assume responsibility for problems or costs arising from flights caused by such as cancellations, delays or lost luggage.  For protection against problems with airlines we recommend that you purchase travel insurance.  We recommend the Protect Assist policy of Travel Guard.  To purchase this click on the Travel Guard icon at the bottom of the credentials page on Amazonia Expeditions's website http://www.perujungle.com.  AE's agency is #51868.

Excursions are described in detail on the websites http://www.perujungle.com and http://www.peruandes.com.

June 16:  We will overnight in the Hotel Melodia.

June 17: We will live the hotel at 3:30am.  We will fly to Iquitos.  We will boat up the Amazon and the Tahayo Rivers to the Amazon Jungle Lodge.  We will eat lunch, have a lodge orientation, afternoon excursions, dinner and evening excursions.

June 18:  We have many things to do and see, being a zone of rich ecodiversity.  Some  of the most popular activities include: riding the canopy zipline between canopy platforms; swimming with pink dolphins and listening to the sounds of aquatic animals by hydrophone; taking ecursions by foot or canoe to observe monkeys, birds and other wildlife; hiking in frog valley searching for poison dart frogs; visiting native villages or having sessions with a native shaman; and piranha fishing.  Private guides will be available, at no extra charge, to help you customize your itinerary to better meet your needs and interests.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served daily.

A typical day at the lodge could include:

6am -- Wake up
6:15am -- Sunrise bird watching by boat
8:30am -- Breakfast
10am - 1pm -- Excursions
1:30pm -- Lunch & siesta
3pm -- Afternoon excursion
6:30pm -- Dinner
8pm -- Night Excursion

You may choose any of this you wish.  You can also sleep in, relax in the lodge's hammocks, read while listening to the jungle sounds, or tweek the schedule to fit special requests.

June 19-20: Research center lodge, La Cia http://www.perujungle.com/research.html

Hiking primate conservation trail grid, swim in Dolphin Lake, etc.

• Prices include land costs* and domestic flights within Peru.

• International airfared is not included.  International airfares is running around $760 as of October 1st.  Please call me for details.

*Land Includes

• Lima Airport meet & greet, hotel and two transfers
•  In the Amazon
• Includes all transfers, lodging, meals, private guided excursions customized to your liking, use of all gear and facilities, entrance fees, port taxes, tips and laundry
• Optional expenses include: cola, beer, cocktails, souvenirs, optional tips at your insistence
• Cusco & Machu Picchu
• All transfers, lodging (nice 3-star), meals as indicated in the itinerary, guided excursions, taxes and entrance fees except 2nd day at Machu Picchu
• Does not include all tips, meals not listed, or drinks.

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Documents:  the only document required is a tourist passport.  Please bring two copies of your passport picture page for help in reconfirming flights and as entrance requirements for the reserve.  No visa is required.  No vaccination certificate is required.  In AE's 19 years of working in this region, they have not yet had a traveler become sick with a tropical disease.  Contact us for information.

Clothes for the Jungle:  Long and short pants, long sleeved shirts and tee shirts, rain gear, hat with brim, swimsuit, sneakers and hiking shoes (AE has jungle rubber boots in various sizes available for loan), canoe enthusiasts like reef walkers or water moccasins.  Daytime high tempuratures are 80-88 degrees F.

Clothes for the Andes:  Be prepared to dress in layers as the temperature can quickly change b/w 45 and 75 degrees F.  Evenings can get down to freezing.  A good windbreaker, good hiking shoes and sunglasses are recommended.

Other recommended items:  Sunblock, insect repellent, canteen or water bottle, a flashlight with spare batteries, a personal first aid kit, toiletries, a daypack or small backpack.  For Cusco re recommend that you talk to a physician about a prescription for Diamox to help with altitude adjustment.

Optional Items:  Binoculars, elementary school items to donate, camera, vedio camera (the lodge has a generator for recharging batteries).

Money:  Needed for airport taxes, some meals, tips, and optional purchases such as souvenirs.  US currency is good for all of that, but make sure your bills are in virtually new or mint condition.

Recommended Reading:  

Diary of an Amazon Jungle Guide: Amazing Encounters with a Tropical Nature and Culture by Paul Beaver (copies available through AE for $30.
Journey of the Pink Dolphin by Sy Montgomery (autographed copies available through AE for $16)
Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas (copies available through AE for $25)

The traveler understands that wilderness travel has inherent risks and agrees to hold David Zacker, Elgin Community College, and Amazonia Expeditions and all of its employees harmless and free of liability.  The travel further agrees that any disputes arising from the trip must be resolved through binding arbitration handled by the Better Business Bureau of West Florida.