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Peru - getting to the jungle

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just1alice Joined: Jun 08 Points: 4 Posts: 1 Posted: 2008-06-04 01:25:00    Hey everbody! I will be in Peru for a few weeks in August, traveling with a friend, and I was wondering about the fastest/most economical way to get out to the jungle, Iquitos in particular. We'll have to fly, that much is clear, but the prices from Lan Peru are crazy. I know that Star Peru is significantly cheaper, but has anyone simply gone to the airport in Lima and found a flight? Any suggestions or horror stories? Also suggestions of places to stay in/around Iquitos would be most welcome. Many thanks! -Sarah- Reply    Reply with quote    Contact just1alice   fiftynotes Premium account Joined: Mar 08 Points: 563 Posts: 5 Posted: 2008-06-06 19:10:00    Hi Sarah. Im in Cuzco, Peru at the moment, if your heading this way, you can do jungle trips from here without flying. The travel agency I have been using here is Andes path, they have been very good with English speaking guides. They do a 5 day, 4 nights jungle trek for $480 all inc, there Email address is apuausangatet@hotmail.com. Hope this is of help to you. Peru is a wonderful place to travel. If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask me and I will do My best to answer them. All the best Mark. [ This Message was edited by: fiftynotes on 2008-06-06 19:23 ] --- Mark Reply    Reply with quote    Contact fiftynotes