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The Roots to Wings Experience

led by Lucy, experienced by you

Our iconic jungle retreat for women up for the adventure. This is a small group trip designed to get you out of your comfort zone and into spaces of reflection, connection, movement, and fun.

Create Your Own Experience

led by you, supported by Lucy

Your community joins us in some of one favorite places for a custom tailored experience. You tell us your intentions, and we design an itinerary that is right for you.

Roots to Wings  

March 20 - March 27 2026

Ladies! Let’s get together and have a week of pushing your limits, self-discovery, jungle adventures, the building of sisterhood, and once in a lifetime moments of joy.

Explorama Lodges

Iquitos, Peru

  • Included:

    • 1 night in Iquitos hotel

    • 6 nights at Explorama Lodges

    • Daily Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included (excluding any meals on Day 1 and Day Day 8 in Iquitos)

    • Airport shuttle in Iquitos

    • Speed boat transfers between lodges

    • Excursions such as visiting Indiana Town, Monkey Island, and the Canopy Walkway

    • Private, certified, local guides and private leadership and 24/7 support from Lucy

    • Activities such as birdwatching, nighttime boat rides, Shaman visit, jungle walks, piranha fishing, swimming, rum factory tasting, and more!

    • Daily sessions led by Lucy for community building, reflection, journaling, reading, and movement

    Not Included:

    • Airfare to and from Iquitos, Peru (must arrive prior to 6PM on March 20 and depart after 12PM on March 27)

    • Travel Insurance

    • Welcome Dinner on Day 1 in Iquitos

    • Spending money for snacks and drinks at the lodge bars or in Indiana

    • Additional tips for our guides

    • Spending money for souvenirs

  • Explorama Lodges is an ecotourism company based in Iquitos that has lodges along the Amazon River Basin and regularly hosts large groups, scientists, non-profit partners, and locals for their rainforest adventures!

    Lucy worked there for two summers and has been many times, so in addition to the local guides, trust that you are in good hands!

    The Jungle House, in Iquitos:

    • 1 night

    • Small, boutique hotel close to Iquitos Center

    • double and triple rooms with A/C and attached bath with warm water

    Explorama Lodge:

    • 2 nights

    • On a tributary off the Amazon River, close to the town of Yanamono

    • double and triple rooms with attached baths, cold water only

    ExplorNapo/ACTS Lodge:

    • 1 night

    • On the Sucasari River off the Napo - about 2 hours by speed boat from the city

    • double rooms with a shared shower with cold water , and latrines. With screens open to the jungle, this is the most rustic, but trust me you will survive!

    Ceiba Tops Lodge:

    • 3 nights

    • Right on the banks of the Amazon River and closest to the city of Iquitos

    • double rooms with A/C, attached bathrooms with warm water! The lodge also has a swimming pool with a slide, a gym and game room.

    *Please note that if you would like to request a single room for an additional charge, reach out to us directly via email. We will do our best to accommodate based on availability

  • please note that a more detailed, and final, list will be sent closer to departure

    • 1 ‘nice’ outfit for our Welcome Dinner in Iquitos

    • Full set of shorts/leggings tshirts, underwear, socks, etc for each day

    • 2-3 pairs of long pants and 2-3 long-sleeve shirts for evening activities

    • 2-3 sets of lightweight pajamas

    • EXTRA underwear, socks, sports bras, under garments

    • 1-2 Columbia (or similar brand) button-up overshirts

    • flip flops and/or sandals for wearing around the lodges and for the showers at ExplorNapo/ACTS

    • Swimsuit

    • 1-2 hats

    • Sunglasses

    • Rain poncho

    • Empty waterbottle(s)

    • Toiletries: toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, body wash/soap, shower products (shampoo, body wash - we recommend odorless to help with bugs!)

    • Bug Spray - with DEET

    • Sunscreen

    • any medications you need

    • a backpack for daily use on excursions

    • flashlight

    • a book/kindle!

    • Plug converter for chargers, if needed

    • If you have any questions at all, please fill out the Contact Form on our Home Page or email us at experience@inasmallworld.com

    • Click the ‘Register Now’ button below, which will bring you to a check-out page

    • Pay your non-refundable $200 deposit to secure your spot

    • Fill out the registration form

    • Pay the remaining balance to Explorama (we will connect you to them) - there may be options for installment payments, please just let us know!

    • Buy your ticket to Iquitos!

    • I have a food allergy or dietary restriction, can I still come? Let us know of your food restrictions or preferences, and we will do our best to accommodate! Every lodge has its own kitchen and chefs to make each meal fresh, therefore they are able to make food that suits your needs.

    • Do I need any medication or vaccinations to join? We highly recommend checking with your doctor or health professional and referencing your government’s recommendations. That being said, the Amazon is a location that has cases of malaria and dengue fever.

    • Any other questions? Shoot us an email!

Sample Itinerary

Please note, this is just a snapshot. A detailed itinerary will be shared following registration.

  • Day 1

    Arrival to Iquitos!

    We will all gather and settle in at the hotel as our ladies arrive.

    Then, kick things off with a welcome dinner in the city.

  • Day 2

    With a big few days ahead, we will start the day with breakfast at the hotel and off to the Explorama Boat Docks to start our journey into the jungle.

  • Day 3

    Rise and Shine with some morning birdwatching, enjoy a day out on the water looking for Pink River Dolphins, and end the day visiting a local sugarcane and rum distillery to tickle your tastebuds.

  • Day 4

    On the move again, we will journey deeper into the jungle for the next 2 days.
    We may be able to stop by a local community for some soccer and volleyball before ending our day with the sunset on the Canopy Walkway.

  • Day 5

    The midpoint of the trip, and after surviving the night at the most rustic lodge, is the perfect time to visit the resident Shaman for some information about medicinal plants, and energy cleanse, and temporary tattoos.

  • Day 6

    After a whirlwind couple of days, let yourself enjoy the pool and A/C at the last lodge: Ceiba Tops.

  • Day 7

    A short hike to see Ceiba Tops’ namesake tree and a visit to a monkey sanctuary is the perfect last day in the jungle.

  • Day 8

    Departure from Iquitos!

    After breakfast at the lodge, we will return to Iquitos to drop off all our friends at the airport for flights throughout the afternoon and evening.

CUSTOM TRIPS |

CUSTOM TRIPS |

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    • Iquitos, Peru

    • The Amazon River!

    The Vibes:

    • Adventure, wilderness and wildlife, off-grid

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