'Jungle Expeditions' Iquitos

Amazon Trips (200.48.45.127) -

Jungle Rain Forest Expedition in Tambopata and Manu, Inka Trail Trek to Machupicchu, Choquequirao Trek, Lares Trek, Salkantay Trek, Ausangate Trek in Cusco, Colca Canyon Trek, Climbing Chachani, Misti, Coropuna in Arequipa, Santa Cruz Trek, Los Cedros Trek, Olleros Chavin Trek, Huayhuash Trek in the Cordillera Blanca, Sailing in the Lake Titicaca in Puno

• Jungle Rain Forest Expedition

Comment #1 ralph (63.176.159.248) -

wow! going on a jungle expedition sounds like so much fun!! can anybody give me some info about how i can do this?

Comment #2 ralph (63.176.159.137) -

wow! going on a jungle expedition sounds like so much fun!! can anybody give me some info about how i can do this?

Comment #3 Hurdey (63.176.159.147) -

A question though, is it safe to explore or trek the Peruvian jungle? Are there any mosquitoes carrying malaria in those areas? Can you guarantee our safe passage through the jungle?

Comment #4 Brandy C. (63.176.159.124) -

Ralph I think you should check the jungle rain forest expeditions above.

Comment #5 Geri (63.176.159.177) -

Does anyone have any stories of their own jungle expeditions?

Comment #6 Matt (63.176.159.15) -

I dont think I would ever be able to go into the jungle. I would be so scared of getting ate.

Comment #7 Jack (63.176.159.101) -

Usually if you're traveling to any sort of area with large amounts of jungle, you are required to get vaccinated before even leaving the country, especially the US. I had a friend who had traveled to Thailand (not that its the same) a few years back and he had to be vaccinated to make sure that mosquito diseases wouldn't happen.

Comment #8 Jake (63.176.159.230) -

Hi, folks... They have parasites there that get into your skin and live there and fester and get infected. You also have small needle-like fish that when you bathe in a river enter your anus and wreck your insides. Interested in going to the jungle?

Comment #9 cwemoy (63.176.159.55) -

If mosquitoes are what you are afraid of, then take and carry anti-malarial tablets. You also need to find out which diseases are prone in the place and what safeguard you can take.

You do not need to do much to go for an expedition. You can get a travel agency to handle the logistics as you and your friends just organize yourselves.

I went for an expedition that doubled up as an awarding activity. In our country it is referred to as The President's Award Scheme that falls under The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. It was a hilarious experience though you need to be realllly fit.

Comment #10 moy (63.176.159.134) -

Any kind of expedition needs adequate planning. You do not want regretting taking a certain path in the course of your sojourning. The hard fact is that not everyone that decides to go for such a 'hike' will make it to the last day. Adequate preparation, both in physical and psychological aspects, are important.

Going through the jungle can be an interesting experience. I would not dare do that until I am sure no wild animals exist.

Comment #11 cespeta (63.176.159.4) -

To go for adventure means to take the risk. IN any kind of adventure there's always the risk. If there is no risk, you can no longer call it an adventure.

Going to the jungle to explore or to have an adventure is one of the riskiest form of adventure. But if one is daring and prepared enough to take the risk that's possibly awaiting for him in the jungle then let him be. There is only one thing that one needs to consider in taking those risky kind of expeditions - to prepare everything that needs to be done. If I say everything, it means all the necessary preparations.

Comment #12 Samuel from wishes to be in Peru now (Contact Member) - 12/04/09 06:15

"jungle enthusiast"

You don't need vaccinations for malaria in Peru, anti-malarial tablets are sufficient. Other diseases such as dengue fever might occur, though. Check your doctor before traveling.

Otherwise, the Amazonian jungle is not really that dangerous (the streets of any big Latin American city are likely to be much more so). But of course you should only take locally organized tours to get to the jungle. Wandering out there by yourself is obviously not a good idea.

In Peru, you can visit the Amazon forests in both Iquitos and Madre de Dios regions. The latter includes the popular Tambopata and the famous Manu reserves.

• Madre de Dios region Peru Information

Comment #13 Chantal (63.176.159.182) - 01/09/10 22:16

I'm a bit confused here. What is the different between a rainforest and a jungle? The only jungle that I know is the Amazon Jungle. Why do we call them different terms when they are almost the same? They both have dense vegetation, ecodiversity, and a lot of animals.

Comment #14 Vischel (63.176.159.225) - 02/03/10 17:57

Well, let me put it this way, rain forest is derived from the word rain and forest so expect that the are is usually marshy, swampy, and damp; while a jungle is usually inhabited by wild animals and is generally or usually dry but this does not mean that it is a complete dessert (do have a common sense here). Though both may often experience frequent rain showers I believe that rain forests maintains more water or dampness rather than a jungle.

Comment #15 Collapse (190.234.88.37) - 03/02/10 14:39

"Currently in Iquitos."

Hello Ppl,

I´ve been living in iquitos for some time now, i have done expeditions been deep inside the jungle, and got to know some lodges, Anyone that has a question regarding Iquitos, or how to get here, can find most of the answers in my website, i placed them there since i found they are recurring questions, and people can easily get an answer. If your questions are not answererd, you can send us your question through the form on the website, we are gonna be replying soon.

www.warmiboa.com

Hope you have a good day!

Comment #16 Sam (109.111.97.26) - 03/05/10 22:21

HI there Collapse, I do not know why you chose collapse as a name but you certainly have a good website there. I would also want to be in Iquitos because there are lots of great things to discover and see in that country and I would not want to miss my chance of getting in the said place. Have a great day guys and just keep all of those posts coming.

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