Xavi_82s
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I leave a long review about my experience with this company so that it can help others in the difficult task of choosing who they go on a trip to the Amazon with ;)|| We spent a very pleasant and educational 3d/2n with Wolf Expedition tours. We chose this company after researching quite a few options on the internet, and later in person in Iquitos. We asked IPeru, the government tourism agency, for a list of official tourist agencies, which they quickly sent us via WhatsApp (+51944492314). I consider it useful to stick to companies on this list to avoid bad surprises, such as a family we met who were scammed after paying for the tour, and those who never picked up... We think we were right in choosing Wolf and I would not hesitate to recommend it to friends .|| I liked in a first contact that they were honest, and that they do not sell you the motorcycle, like others. Despite the name, it is a local business run by Doña Rosita, a boss from Iquite, who has been running the business ethically and responsibly for years. They also have a lodging in the center of Iquitos, which is very good, with a swimming pool, and very cheap.|| For the tour, it hires workers from the neighboring communities to the Lodge, and has land that it protects ecologically. The guides are also local, all graduates in tourism and specialized in the jungle.|| The facilities are basic, like all lodges, but clean and comfortable. They have two common spaces, the dining room and a hammock room, although some other outdoor relaxation space would be appreciated. The rooms are very well protected with mosquito nets and the beds are comfortable, you sleep very comfortably. The food was good and plentiful. Vegetarian option. They don't sell beers, but we took some cans from Iquitos that they kept for us in refrigerators :)|| Regarding the tour, we really liked that the tours are private, that is, my partner and I had a guide and an assistant at all times for both of us, which is a luxury, and also minimizes the human presence on the excursions, which which increases the probability of seeing wildlife in its natural habitat. Highlight our guide Kevin here, having him was the BEST part of the tour. He is an ethical and intelligent person, very organized and professional, and with experience and an encyclopedic knowledge of Amazonian biodiversity and life in the jungle. We learned a lot next to him, a luxury to have him as a guide.|| Finally, the duration of the tour, which is a point in which we had doubts. For us, 3d/2n was enough for this type of tour that runs through the buffer zone of the Pacaya Samira reserve, allowing us to carry out all the planned activities without stress. If we had had more days, at least 5, we would have chosen to go into the reserve camping at night, for a more immersive jungle experience and spot more animals. Keep in mind here, that despite what the agencies say, with 3 or 4 days, it is not enough to explore the Pacaya Samira reserve beyond its borders and no agency enters the reserve for that duration. It takes a day and a half to travel to the interior of the reserve, and another day and a half to return to Iquitos. This is something we learned on the spot. But for three days and as an introduction to the jungle, the surroundings of the Lodge are very good and allow you to see a lot of life.|| In conclusion, we are happy with the tour we have done, and we recommend this agency or one that meets similar characteristics. Do not hesitate to ask many questions before choosing!|| Enjoy the Amazon :)