Peru 2025 Midterm Board Meeting & Benefactor Excursion
The International Palm Society warmly invites its Board of Directors and Benefactors to an unforgettable journey through northern Peru in conjunction with the 2025 Midterm Board Meeting. This private, 8-day expedition blends biodiversity, cultural heritage, and camaraderie—all set in one of the most botanically rich regions of the world.
Dates: September 13–21, 2025
Arrival: Iquitos (IQT)
Departure: Chachapoyas (CHH)
Cost: $1,995 per person (double occupancy)
Trip Highlights:
Our base for the first 3 days is the comfortable Ceiba Tops Lodge located near the confluence of the Amazon, Nanay, and Itaya rivers, and we will experience a mix of igapo (floodplain) and terre firme (upland non-flooding) forest types.
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IPS Board of Directors Meeting on September 14 at Ceiba Tops
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2.5 hr boat trip to the Napo-Sucusari Biological Reserve to hike the palm rich forest floor and take in the tree top views from the extensive canopy walkway.
Palms of the Iquitos Area, sorted by highest frequency:
We fly to Taropoto to explore the unique transition zone between the Amazon rainforest and the Andean highlands
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Moyobamba (San Martín Region): ~860 meters (2,820 ft) elevation. Situated in the upper Amazon Basin, where the eastern slopes of the Andes begin to descend into the lowland rainforest.
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Chachapoyas (Amazonas Region): ~2,335 meters (7,660 ft) elevation. Located in the cloud forest zone of the eastern Andes, known for steep mountain terrain and dramatic valleys.
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Excursions to the highlands to see rare palms like Ceroxylon peruvianum and Dyctiocarium lamarckianum
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Guided visits to Kuelap, Gocta Falls, and Bosque de Ocol or conservation activity at Milpuj Reserve, including tree planting
Travel Notes:
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Please arrive in Iquitos (IQT) by 1:30 PM on September 13. The group will transfer together to the dock and board the riverboat to the lodge.
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Airfare from Iquitos to Tarapoto is included in the program
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Final departure is from Chachapoyas (CHH) on September 21
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Due to limited room availability, no single supplement is available; we will help coordinate roommates if needed
Cancellation Policy: Due to the remote nature of the itinerary, we are unable to offer cancellations or refunds of registration fees. The IPS is required to contract with the vendors and provide significant non-refundable deposits to secure accommodations and vendors providing services for the trip.
Travel Insurance: The International Palm Society strongly recommends that all attendees purchase travel and medical evacuation insurance. While we make every effort to ensure a seamless trip, certain situations beyond our control could potentially result in unanticipated setbacks such as delays, cancellations, medical emergencies, or lost possessions.
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