Amazon tours
Iquitos Pacaya Samiria 4 days

IQUITOS – NAUTA

Pick up from the airport according to the schedule of your flight or your hotel in the city of Iquitos.

  • NAUTA. Transfer to the Nauta pier, during the tour you will be given a brief orientation through the city of Nauta, a peaceful and welcoming city that is part of one of the most important tourist routes in the Loreto region, entrance to the Pacaya Samiria national reserve, its location is in the northeastern area of ​​the Peruvian Amazon, approximately 100 km south of the city of Iquitos through a paved road.
    Next we begin navigation along one of the main tributaries of the largest river in the world, the Marañón River, aboard comfortable and safe typical boats. The trip along the Marañón River will allow you to appreciate a wonderful panorama in which the magnificence of the river makes its way through the exuberance of the jungle, travel time approximately 3:00 hrs.
    As the first stop during our navigation we will stop at PV 1 of the PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE. Here we will obtain our entry permit where it is controlled by the SERNANP (National Service of Protected Natural Areas)
  • LUNCH ON BOARD at typical self-service (if you are vegetarian, inform in advance
  • SIGHTING OF GRAY OR PINK DOLPHINS DURING THE JOURNEY ARRIVAL AT PV 1 OF THE PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE. Here we will obtain our permits to enter the national reserve where it is controlled by SERNANP
  • BUENOS AIRES BASE CAMP We will arrive at the camp where there will be a short explanation about the rules that govern its sustainability and its environment, which will allow you to better understand the ways to make your stay within the NATIONAL RESERVE more rewarding.
  • RECOGNITION OF THE PLACE. We will have a brief reconnaissance of the surroundings of the camp to be able to do our next activity safely.
  • DINNER
  • NIGHT EXCURSION. Your guide will tell you when the walking tour will begin that will take you to discover the mysterious world of nocturnal insects, cicadas, spiders, praying mantises, snakes, giant toads, among others.
  • OVERNIGHT IN THE CAMP IN THE JUNGLE

YANAYACU PUCATE

  • AMAZON DAWN. Observation of this and exotic birds: During the early hours of the morning, it is the right time to be able to observe many of the species of birds that feed on the banks of the river, as well as see the majestic sunrise of the national reserve that gives way to a new day.
  • BREAKFAST AT CAMP
  • SIGHTING OF GRAY OR PINK DOLPHINS DURING THE JOURNEY WILDLIFE SEARCH BATHING IN THE MARAÑON RIVER After having appreciated the beautiful fauna within the reserve, we got ready and then headed to enjoy the fresh waters of the Marañón River and swim very close to the pink dolphins.
  • LUNCH
  • BOTANICAL WALK After lunch we get ready to take a botanical walk to learn about the main trees and medicinal plants that exist in the Amazon, many of them with healing properties and others with certain mysticisms, our guide will explain each of them to us.
  • WILDLIFE SIGHTING. Along the way we will be able to observe more diversity of fauna such as macaws, paucares, kingfishers among other species of birds in the reserve.
  • DINNER
  • AMAZON TALES At night we will have stories about Amazonian myths, tales and legends, these stories are an integral part of the local identity of Loreto such as: (Yacuruna, Sachamama, Chullachaqui)
  • OVERNIGHT IN OUR CAMP INSIDE THE RESERVE

CAMPING

  • Breakfast at the camp
  • CHAMBIRA CAMP After breakfast we get ready to go to our camp in the jungle and equip ourselves with tents and do a brief reconnaissance of the place for a safe stay.
  • LUNCH
  • NAVIGATION IN THE YANAYACU RIVER. We will embark on the small boat to navigate the Yanayacu, this remote place within the jungle is home to an amazing biodiversity, with lush forests, meandering rivers and a variety of unique wildlife.
  • PIRANHA FISHING After that activity we get ready to undertake the Artisanal Fishing tour, here the guide will guide us on the local techniques for fishing for piranhas or other species with the same material that the man of the jungle uses for subsistence purposes. (We can taste the fish)
    MONKEY SIGHTING. We will observe different species of monkeys in their habitat as we enter this beautiful panorama within the reserve.
  • NIGHT NAVIGATION We will navigate the Pucate River, we will go out in a canoe to go in search of alligators for observation and we will learn about the life of each of these species and their main role in nature, we will also observe fireflies, and enjoy the night sound of the Amazon jungle
  • DINNER
  • OVERNIGHT AT CHAMBIRA CAMP

BUENOS AIRES BASE CAMP

  • Breakfast at the camp
  • FAIR Afterwards we will return to our camp in the community of “Buenos Aires” where after breakfast we will have a brief craft fair
  • LUNCH
    At the appropriate time, we will take our boat to go to Nauta
    Arrival in Nauta and transfers to the city center of Iquitos or your hotel
  • End of our services

 

PACKAGE INCLUDED:

  • Transfers airport or hotel / hostel / airport or hotel (land and river)
  • 02 night accommodation in our cabins in the Pacaya Samiria reserve (optional)
  • 01 night of accommodation in our tents in the Pacaya Samiria reserve (optional)
  • All meals during your stay at the Jungle Lodge (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Excursions as detailed in the program
  • Entrance to the different circuits described in the program
  • Guide in English or Spanish
  • Optional rubber boots for walking in the rain

OUR SERVICES DO NOT INCLUDE:

  • Air tickets
  • Airport taxes
  • Tips
  • Laundry
  • Drinks at the bar.

WHAT TO BRING TO THE JUNGLE?

  • We recommend that when coming to the jungle you consider bringing the following: long-sleeve lightweight cotton pants and shirts
  • Bermuda shorts or thin shorts
  • Cotton polo shirts or short-sleeved T-shirts
    sun block Cap with visor or light hat
  • Camera and/or video recorder with rechargeable battery, binoculars, personal flashlight
  • Mosquito repellent lotion or cream (OFF!)
  • Poncho or lightweight waterproof jacket
  • Comfortable sneakers or booties for walking swimwear