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M/F
ARAPAIMA
LETICIA
TO
IQUITOS
AMAZON
CRUISE
- PIC05
Visit:
Three Frontiers area (Colombia / Brazil /
Peru) - Amazon River - Tributaries - Iquitos (Peru)
04 days / 03 nights -
Saturday thru Tuesday |
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USEFUL INFORMATION
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WHAT IS INCLUDED: * |
-
Welcome drink
- Accommodations in
air conditioned cabins
- All shore excursions and sightseeing
as described *
- Naturalist English
speaking guide
- Snacks (certain days)
- Meals as indicated (B
= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) |
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WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: * |
- International and domestic airfare
(can be quoted separately)
- Airport transfers
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Hotels
- Tours not offered in the program
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Any type of insurance
- Tips to porters, drivers, crew and Tour
Guides
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages
- Domestic
airport taxes of US$6.00 at each airport in Peru and International
departure taxes of US$31.00 upon leaving Peru
- Any
personal
expenses or any items not specifically mentioned as included in the program
/ itinerary |
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WHAT TO BRING: * |
Remember that the Amazon is warm, humid, and dress is very informal.
Choose casual, comfortable, and breathable clothing. Lightweight
cottons are generally more comfortable than synthetics. The new
travel fabrics such as Supplex and Coolmax are breathable,
lightweight, and dry very quickly. Shorts and T-shirts are fine for
daytime wear, although you may prefer to wear long pants and long
sleeves on off-boat excursions for protection from sun and insects.
You may want a windbreaker or light sweater for breezy weather on
the sundeck or in the air-conditioned dining room.
In Lima and other towns and cities in Peru, pants are acceptable, as
are shorts and skirts, as long as they are not too short. You will
need to take clothing for both the cool of the highlands of Peru
(for any optional extensions) and the warm, humid days in the
Amazon.
Proper footwear, such as lightweight hiking boots or good
walking/athletic shoes, is essential on rain forest trails, which
can often be slippery or muddy. Don't buy expensive new boots as
they will just get wet and muddy; an old pair of tennis shoes should
be adequate. We recommend you bring one pair of shoes to wear on the
boat (deck shoes or sandals) and another for the trails.
- Clothing for tropical weather
- Walking shoes
- Rain gear
- Plastic bags (to protect cameras and personal belongings during
shore excursions)
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Sufficient film or memory for camera
also:
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Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Hairbrush or comb
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Hair dryer
- Shaving items
- Deodorant
- Shampoo /
conditioner
- Shower cap
- Body soap
- After-sun cream or
hydrating cream for face and body
- Sun block, Sunscreen, SPF 15
or stronger
- Lip balm moisturizer or sun-blocking chap stick
- Eyeglasses and spare eyeglasses
- Contact lenses and solution
- Sunglasses, 100% UV block
- Favorite snacks
- Tissue packs
(which are especially useful in Peruvian airport restrooms)
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Packets of decaffeinated coffee and/or sweetener
- Strong insect
repellent - minimum recommended 30-35% DEET and insect bite relief
products (avoid using colognes, scented hairspray, or fragrant
shampoos and lotions that may attract mosquitoes).
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TRAVEL CHECKLIST:
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Valid passport (check with the Peruvian Consulate in your country for
visa requirements). Passport should be valid at least six months
after your date of entry to the country
- Student ID (if
applicable)
- 2 spare passport photos (in case of lost passport)
- Photocopies of your airline tickets and the first two pages of
your passport. Put them in different locations (duffel, carry-on
bag). Also leave one set at home
- Cash in Peruvian currency
and/or US$ (no ATM machines in many places in the Amazon or Aguas
Calientes)
- ATM card or Travelers checks (ATM cards with the Honor symbol are
accepted in most major cities)
- Leave our phone and contact information with family and friends in
case of an emergency |
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Information listed above is meant to be a sample for what you should
bring and take along on a trip like this. In no way do we pretend
these lists to be complete and it should only be used as a
guideline. Individual needs and customs vary greatly and you should
do your homework when it comes to finalizing your trip.
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