Day 1: Arrival in Iquitos & Jungle Welcome

You fly into Iquitos, Peru’s Amazon gateway, where we’ll meet you and hop a private boat to a luxury eco-lodge deep in the Loreto jungle. The lodge is swanky—think hardwood floors, mosquito nets, and river views, but still feels like the Amazon. After settling in, take a short sunset canoe ride on a nearby tributary to spot pink dolphins if you’re lucky. Dinner’s gourmet Amazonian: grilled paiche fish and yuca. Your digital map lands tonight, loaded with secret trails and ritual sites around Loreto.

Day 2: Yagua Village Immersion

We’re off to a Yagua village, about an hour by boat, where indigenous families still live in thatched huts and speak their ancestral tongue. You’ll learn how they fish, weave, and use blowguns (yep, you can try one—aim carefully). A Yagua elder shares stories of their river gods over a lunch of jungle fruits and smoked fish. The map points to a hidden lagoon nearby; we’ll paddle there to see giant water lilies. Back at the lodge, sip a pisco cocktail under a sky full of stars.

Day 3: Museum of Amazonian Myths

Morning’s for something weird: the Museo de los Mitos Amazónicos in a small riverside settlement. It’s a quirky spot stuffed with carvings and artifacts about Amazonian legends—think anaconda spirits and shape-shifting shamans. The curator’s a character, might even tell your fortune if you ask. After, we canoe to a hidden tributary from the map, where you’ll spot sloths or toucans if you’re quiet. Lunch is at the lodge, maybe with juanes (rice wrapped in banana leaves). Evening’s free to chill or join a guided night walk to hear the jungle’s nocturnal hum.

Day 4: Jungle Trails & Plant Medicine

Time to hike. We follow a map-marked trail through dense jungle to a clearing where Yagua healers grow medicinal plants. Your guide, a local herbalist, explains how they use ayahuasca and other plants (no, you won’t try it—unless you’re feeling really adventurous). Lunch is a picnic by a hidden waterfall, another map gem. Afternoon’s for learning to make a Yagua-style basket—your hands might hate you, but it’s fun. Dinner’s back at the lodge, with live music from a local band if the vibe’s right.

Day 5: Solstice Festival & Shamanic Ceremony

Today’s the big one: a solstice festival in a remote Yagua village (name’s a secret to keep it sacred). It’s a rare event—locals celebrate the sun’s cycle with drums, dances, and a shamanic ceremony under a massive ceiba tree. You’ll join the ritual (it’s respectful, not touristy), maybe offer tobacco to the spirits. The shaman might share visions—don’t expect answers, just vibes. The map flags a nearby sacred site for a quiet visit after. Dinner’s with the community: roasted plantains and river fish. Sleep in a nearby eco-lodge, still luxe but closer to the village.

Day 6: Canoeing Hidden Tributaries

We’re back on the water, paddling through a maze of tributaries the map calls “Los Caminos Escondidos.” It’s just you, the guide, and the jungle’s hum—maybe a caiman or two if you’re sharp-eyed. Stop at a hidden sandbar for a swim and picnic. Afternoon’s for visiting another Yagua family; they’ll show you how to cook over an open fire (spoiler: it’s delicious). Back to the main lodge for a spa-like evening—think jungle massages and cold drinks.

Day 7: Monkey Island & Free Time

Morning’s for Monkey Island, a sanctuary reachable by boat, where rescued howler and spider monkeys swing free. You’ll help feed them (bananas are a hit) and learn about conservation. The map points to a nearby oxbow lake for an afternoon canoe trip—perfect for spotting herons or piranhas. Evening’s free at the lodge; maybe journal about that shaman ceremony or just soak in the hot tub. Dinner’s another Amazonian feast, heavy on fresh fruits and fish.

Day 8: Indigenous Crafts & Jungle Nightlife

Today, we visit another Yagua village to learn their beadwork—tiny seeds turned into jewelry you’ll want to keep. It’s trickier than it looks, but the women teaching you are patient. Lunch is with the community, maybe some tacacho (mashed plantains with pork). Afternoon’s a map-guided hike to a hidden jungle clearing where locals hold rituals—feels ancient. At night, a guided walk reveals glowing bugs and frog songs. Back to the lodge for a fancy dinner, maybe with caiman skewers if you’re brave.

Day 9: Exploring Sacred Sites

The map leads us to a sacred Yagua site today—a grove of kapok trees where shamans pray. It’s quiet, almost heavy with meaning; your guide explains its role in local spirituality. We canoe back via a tributary with overhanging vines, like something out of a movie. Lunch is at the lodge, followed by a free afternoon to swim, read, or revisit a map spot you loved. Evening’s a storytelling session with a Yagua elder—bring questions. Sleep in luxury, surrounded by jungle sounds.

Day 10: Conservation & Community

We visit a local conservation project, where you’ll plant a tree or two to give back to the Amazon. Learn how Yagua communities protect their land from logging. The map points to a hidden riverbank for a farewell picnic—think ceviche and tropical juices. Afternoon’s for chilling at the lodge or a final canoe paddle. Dinner’s a big one, with live music and maybe a jungle cocktail or two.

Day 11: Free Day in the Jungle

Your call today. Use the map to hike a secret trail, revisit a village, or just lounge at the lodge’s infinity pool (yes, it’s that nice). Optional activities include another blowgun lesson or a birdwatching canoe trip—pick your vibe. The group reunites for a farewell dinner, sharing stories over grilled suri (jungle grubs, optional) and pisco sours. Sleep with the jungle’s lullaby one last night.

Day 12: Farewell & Back to Iquitos

Last day’s calm. After breakfast, we canoe to one final map spot—a hidden river bend with a view that sums up the Amazon’s magic. Snap photos, take it in, then boat back to Iquitos by noon. Grab souvenirs (beaded bracelets or a shaman’s charm?) or chill in a riverside café before your flight. We’ll drop you at the airport or a hotel if you’re staying on.