Iquitos: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve Amazon Tour | 3D/2N

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1
5 stops
1
Pick-up and transfer to the city of Nauta. We will then begin our navigation along one of the main tributaries of the world’s largest river, the Marañón River, aboard comfortable and safe traditional boats. The journey along the Marañón River will allow you to appreciate a wonderful panorama where the river’s magnificence carves its way through the lush jungle, with an approximate travel time of 3 hours. During the journey, you may observe pink and grey dolphins (“bufeos”) and various types of birds.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Lunch on board. We will then arrive at the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, where we will make a stop to collect our entry passes for the reserve.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
-BASE CAMP: BUENOS AIRES Upon arrival at the camp, you will receive a brief explanation of the sustainability rules that govern the camp and its surroundings, which will help you better understand how to make your stay in the NATIONAL RESERVE more enjoyable. -Visit around the shelter.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Dinner.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
-NIGHT EXCURSION: Through the lush jungle to observe different species of insects, tarantulas, frogs, scorpions, monkeys, and nocturnal birds. -Overnight stay at the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Day 2
7 stops
6
-AMAZONIAN SUNRISE: Observation of this and exotic birds: During the early morning hours, it is the ideal time to observe many bird species that feed along the riverbanks, as well as witness the majestic sunrise that marks the beginning of a new day in the national reserve. -Breakfast at the camp.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
7
PINK AND GREY DOLPHIN SIGHTING WILDLIFE SEARCH
2 hours • Admission ticket included
8
PIRANHA FISHING: We will prepare to start the Artisanal Fishing tour. Here, the guide will teach us local techniques for catching piranhas or other species using the same materials that jungle inhabitants use for subsistence. (We can taste what we catch.)
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
- SWIM IN THE MARAÑÓN RIVER: After enjoying the rich wildlife within the reserve, we will prepare to head to the refreshing waters of the Marañón River and swim near the pink dolphins. - Lunch.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
10
BOTANICAL WALK: A walk to learn about the main medicinal trees and plants found in the Amazon, many of which have healing properties and others with mystical attributes. Our guide will explain each one along the way.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
11
- WILDLIFE SIGHTING: On the way, we will observe even more diverse wildlife, such as macaws, paucares, kingfishers, and other bird species of the reserve. - Dinner.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
12
- NIGHT NAVIGATION: We will navigate the Pucate River by canoe to search for caimans, observing and learning about their role in nature. We will also witness fireflies and enjoy the nocturnal sounds of the Amazon jungle. - Overnight stay at the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Day 3
4 stops
13
-Breakfast. -Return to the base camp in the “Buenos Aires” community.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
14
CRAFT FAIR: We will attend a brief craft fair.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
15
-Lunch. -Return to the town of Nauta and back to Iquitos.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
16
Iquitos
Return to Nauta town and return to Iquitos.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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