General Information

Departure Dates
Rates
Climate
Trade/Currency
What to Bring
Not Included In Cost

Dear Traveler:

Thank you for your interest in Peruvian Amazon Rainforest Expedition. You’ve read about the wanton destruction of the rainforest and the startling statistics on how many acres are being lost every day. Fortunately, there are still many areas in the Peruvian Amazon where you may find pristine, virgin rainforest; we are located in one of these areas. During the summer months of July and August, trips will be guided by Orlando. The remainder of the year an expert, a local guide who is fluent in both Spanish and English, will be your guide.

All meals and drinking water are included in the cost of the trip except those in the city of Iquitos.

Rates do not include airfare, airport taxes, hotel accommodations in Iquitos, transportation except as detailed, or tips to the guide and employees.

Currently, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines and others fly from U.S. destinations to Lima, Peru. We can help you by putting you in contact with a travel agent who is familiar with making travel arrangements to Peru. The itinerary details the trips. After reading it, we hope to hear from you, and look forward to having you join us on an adventure to the mysterious Peruvian Amazon. Please feel free to write for further information.

Peruvian Amazon Rainforest Expeditions
Orlando Hoyos
8 Eden Street Chelsea, MA 02150
email: [email protected]

Climate
The climate in the Amazon is warm and humid with average daytime temperatures of 80-90 degrees and nighttime temperatures of 60 to low 70’s. Rain is frequent, but usually for short periods of time. Humidity is high.

Trade/Currency
We visit small villages and remote areas where outsiders seldom go. You may wish to bring a few items to give or trade with these people if possible. The following items are recommended: clothing (especially T-shirts and shorts); first aid supplies; pencils, erasers, and notebooks; flashlights and batteries; fishing items; and soccer balls. To pay for any additional expenses in Iquitos or at the lodge you can use U.S. dollars in small denominations. We recommend you bring lots of one dollar bills. Credit and debit cards are good for back-up funds, but cannot be used along the river or at the lodge. There are ATM machines available in Iquitos.

What To Bring With You
Please keep baggage for the trips to a minimum. You do not need any fancy clothing. If you are traveling to other areas of Peru, you can store additional luggage with us in Iquitos during the trip.
•  Clothing: Lightweight drip-dry clothing
•  Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers; extra pair sneakers or flip flops
•  Shorts, T-shirts, socks
•  1 long-sleeved shirt, long pants
•  Warm jacket
•  Swimsuit
•  Rain poncho
•  Hat
•  Sunglasses, sunscreen
•  Good flashlight/Batteries; another small flashlight
•  Binoculars
•  Prescription medications; first aid supplies
•  Insect repellent
•  Camera; lots of film and spare camera batteries
•  Toilet articles
•  Large ziplock bags and a couple of trash bags
•  Photocopies of passport and tickets kept separately

What Is Not Included In The Trip Cost
•  Airfares of any type; Peruvian airport departure taxes
•  Hotel accomodations in Iquitos if these are necessary due to your airline reservations.
•  Items of a personal nature: laundry, telephone calls
•  Meals in the city of Iquitos
•  Tips to the guides and crew
•  Beer and bottled drinks at the lodge

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