Upon arrival Iquitos

After clearing Immigration and Customs, exit to the main parking lot where your Explorama guide will meet you. He will be wearing a white polo shirt with bright orange letters spelling out Explorama Lodges and he will be your guide throughout your stay. If you happen to miss this meeting go directly to Explorama's bus with the same bright orange lettering and you will be taken care of.

In the highly unlikely event that neither the guide nor bus is there, and this can happen only if Explorama has not been advised of your flight arrival information, call Explorama's office at 25-3301 to arrange for pick up. REMEMBER: We must have your exact flight arrival information.

Prior to departure your guide will collect your outbound ticket, reconfirm your flight and upon arrival at the airport, pre-clear your seating assignment. After this, Customs will inspect your luggage for drugs, plants, endangered species, etc.

What to Bring, What to Wear

• A valid passport and photocopy of the picture page to be used by Explorama to reconfirm your outbound flight.
  
• A sun hat with visor. Sun glasses are helpful.
  
• Light, drip-dry safari-type clothing. Shorts and short-sleeved shirts are fine and carry enough for changing as it is unlikely that you will have an opportunity to wash & wear.
  
• Two pairs of comfortable sneakers or light weight hiking boots. You need two in case one gets wet.
  
• Poncho or plastic raincoat.
  
• DEET based insect repellent.
  
• Binoculars and a small flashlight with extra batteries.
  
• Toothbrush and personal toilet articles.
  
• Camera and plenty of (fast speed) film.
  
• Personal medications.
  
  

Points of Information

• International departure tax is $25, $4.00 domestic.
  
• Daytime highs are 88F, nighttime 72F. It can rain anytime.
  
• Boiled, fitered water is available at all lodges. Hot water for self-service coffee, tea and cocoa is available all day.
  
• Bar service, beer and soft drinks are available as are ice cubes made from purified water.
  
• The water level of the river changes seasonally as much as 45 feet. This seasonal change is caused by the snowmelt of the Andes and seasonal rains in the high jungle. The Amazon begins to rise in late November and reaches its peak in May.
  
• Electricity at Explorama Inn is 220V in all cabins. Limited solar-generated electricity is available at the Lodge and XNapo at both 220V & 110V for recharging batteries, etc.
  
• Beds, sheets, pillow cases, drop-down mosquito netting and wash basins are standard in all rooms as is a kerosene lamp.
  
• Explorama uses soybean oil for cooking and offers a wide variety of foods -- both local and International. If advised, special dietary requirements can be fulfilled.
  
• Medical facilities include a well-equipped and professionally staffed clinic directly across the street from Explorama's office in Iquitos and a smaller, private clinic downriver staffed by Linnea J. Smith, M.D., FACP.
  
• All of Explorama's guides are local people, raised in the Peruvian rainforest, with extensive knowledge about the ecology and culture of the Amazon.
  
• The Canopy Walkway is, at its highest point, 115 feet above the gound but is a relatively easy trek for most people. It consists of a series of 'bridge' walkways made of aluminum ladders with heavy netting as sides and rope handrails -- all anchored to huge trees and to the ground.
  
  

We look forward to your visit which we hope will be soon. Please be sure and check out Explorama's web site at Explorama.com