10-Day The Search For El Dorado by Amazon Explorer Iquitos

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10 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

From the fifteenth century spoke of legendary lost cities. El Dorado was the mythical city of gold that led to the European conquerors venture into the depths of the Amazon to discover the great treasure protected jungle. In 1542, during one of the most fateful and famous expedition in search for El Dorado, Francisco de Orellana separates from Gonzalo Pizarro and discovers the Amazon River.

After 500 years, this legendary treasure is revealed as the greatest biological diversity in the world, with thousands of species of flora and fauna still unknown.

This program from Iquitos, takes you to the deepest area within the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve: El Dorado.

What's Included

Refreshments and purified water.
Native guides and English-speaking tour leader.
Permission to the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve.
Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off (required info: flight information and hotel in Iquitos)
Lunch (Optional[10])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[10])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[10])
Breakfast
Land and river transportation included in the program.
Taxes.
Materials/Gear: Mosquito nets, sheets and sponge sleeping pad.
Rubber boots.
Tips.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Departure point: From the hotel or from the Iquitos' International Airport. Dates: 7:30 AM Daily. Suggested take breakfast before departure. Return point: Original departure point or the hotel in Iquitos

Itinerary

Duration: 10 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Iquitos to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

    1 stop
  • 1

    • 7:30 am Transfer from Iquitos to Nauta city (2 hr). • Motorboat from Nauta to Santo Domingo (3 hr). • Entrance permit for the National Reserve. • Arrival to a village inside the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. • Boat excursion to a lagoon. • Exploration hiking. • Bird watching. • Accommodation: Overnight in a typical village house.

    15 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)

    1 stop
  • 2

    • Motorboat. • Navigating for 5 hours per each day. • Construction of camps in different areas. • Looking for pink dolphins (Inia geoffrensis). • Excursion by canoe for wildlife observation. • Fishing for piranha (Serrasalmus nattereri). • Excursion in search of Giant river otters (Pteronura brasiliensis). • Night exploration looking for, tarantulas and other insects. • Overnight in the jungle in different camps.

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)

    1 stop
  • 3

    • Motorboat. • Navigating for 5 hours per each day. • Construction of camps in different areas. • Looking for pink dolphins (Inia geoffrensis). • Excursion by canoe for wildlife observation. • Fishing for piranha (Serrasalmus nattereri). • Excursion in search of Giant river otters (Pteronura brasiliensis). • Night exploration looking for, tarantulas and other insects. • Overnight in the jungle in different camps.

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)

    1 stop
  • 4

    • Motorboat. • Navigating for 5 hours per each day. • Construction of camps in different areas. • Looking for pink dolphins (Inia geoffrensis). • Excursion by canoe for wildlife observation. • Fishing for piranha (Serrasalmus nattereri). • Excursion in search of Giant river otters (Pteronura brasiliensis). • Night exploration looking for, tarantulas and other insects. • Overnight in the jungle in different camps.

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)

    1 stop
  • 5

    • Motorboat, entering deep into the jungle (5 hr). • Arrival to El Dorado. • Construction of camp. • Hike through primary jungle in search of wildlife. • Identification of medicinal plants. • Drinking water from forest vines “Soga de agua”. • Excursion in search of primates. • Search for alligators and other nocturnal species. • Overnight in the jungle.

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)

    1 stop
  • 6

    • Motorboat, entering deep into the jungle (5 hr). • Arrival to El Dorado. • Construction of camp. • Hike through primary jungle in search of wildlife. • Identification of medicinal plants. • Drinking water from forest vines “Soga de agua”. • Excursion in search of primates. • Search for alligators and other nocturnal species. • Overnight in the jungle.

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 7

    Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)

    1 stop
  • 7

    • Motorboat, entering deep into the jungle (5 hr). • Arrival to El Dorado. • Construction of camp. • Hike through primary jungle in search of wildlife. • Identification of medicinal plants. • Drinking water from forest vines “Soga de agua”. • Excursion in search of primates. • Search for alligators and other nocturnal species. • Overnight in the jungle.

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 8

    Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)

    1 stop
  • 8

    • Return by motorboat. • Day 8 and 9 at night: Overnight in the jungle. • Day 10: Arrival in a village. • Purchase of handicrafts (optional). • Return by motorboat to Nauta (3 hr). • Transfer from Nauta to Iquitos (2 hr). • 6:00 pm Arrival to Iquitos.

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 9

    Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)

    1 stop
  • 9

    • Return by motorboat. • Day 8 and 9 at night: Overnight in the jungle. • Day 10: Arrival in a village. • Purchase of handicrafts (optional). • Return by motorboat to Nauta (3 hr). • Transfer from Nauta to Iquitos (2 hr). • 6:00 pm Arrival to Iquitos.

    1 day • Admission ticket included
    • Day 10

    Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)

    1 stop
  • 10

    • Return by motorboat. • Day 8 and 9 at night: Overnight in the jungle. • Day 10: Arrival in a village. • Purchase of handicrafts (optional). • Return by motorboat to Nauta (3 hr). • Transfer from Nauta to Iquitos (2 hr). • 6:00 pm Arrival to Iquitos.

    1 day • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Allergies or medical conditions:
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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