5-Day Wildlife of the Pacaya National Park from Iquitos
Explore the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve with an expert guide on a camping tour. Navigate streams and hike in the jungle to discover wildlife, swim in some of Peru’s most beautiful lagoons and camp in the middle of the Amazon for an authentic experience in a private group.
Pacaya-Samiria spreads over 2,080,000 ha (8,000 sq mi). It is the largest floodable area in the whole Amazon jungle. The easiest species seen on tours are: river dolphin, sloth, red howler monkey, woolly monkey, giant river otter, charapa giant river turtle, giant armadillo, anaconda, alligator, reptiles, frogs and more than 500 species of birds as herons, parrots and owls. Jaguars and capybaras have been seen occasionally throughout the Reserve.
• 3-day all-inclusive Pacaya-Samiria National Park private camping tour
• Immerse yourself in the nature of the Amazon jungle
• Enjoy hiking or canoeing looking for wildlife
• Go for a swim in lagoons with dolphins
• Enjoy personalized attention on this small-group tour
ItineraryDay 1: Iquitos to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)Stop At: Iquitos Amazon Region, Iquitos Amazon Region, Loreto Region
• 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.
• Looking for pink dolphins (Inia geoffrensis).
• Exploration hiking.
• Bird watching.
• Accommodation: Overnight in a typical village house.
Duration: 15 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accommodation: Overnight in a typical village house inside the National Park.
Day 2: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)Stop At: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Saint Tomas # 410 San Juan Bautista Distrit, 00512 Peru
• Motorboat to camping area (3 hr).
• Construction of camp.
• Piranha fishing (Serrasalmus nattereri).
• Hikes through primary jungle in search of wildlife.
• Identification of medicinal plants.
• Drinking water from forest vines “Soga de agua”.
• Searching for the giant tree, largest of the jungle "Lupuna".
• Nocturnal explorations in search of tarantulas and other insects.
• Canoeing.
• Excursion in search of primates.
• Night exploration in search of alligators and other species.
• Overnight in the jungle.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight: Camping in the jungle.
Day 3: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)Stop At: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Saint Tomas # 410 San Juan Bautista Distrit, 00512 Peru
• Motorboat to camping area (3 hr).
• Construction of camp.
• Piranha fishing (Serrasalmus nattereri).
• Hikes through primary jungle in search of wildlife.
• Identification of medicinal plants.
• Drinking water from forest vines “Soga de agua”.
• Searching for the giant tree, largest of the jungle "Lupuna".
• Nocturnal explorations in search of tarantulas and other insects.
• Canoeing.
• Excursion in search of primates.
• Night exploration in search of alligators and other species.
• Overnight in the jungle.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight: Camping in the jungle.
Day 4: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve to Iquitos (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)Stop At: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Saint Tomas # 410 San Juan Bautista Distrit, 00512 Peru
• Motorboat to camping area (3 hr).
• Construction of camp.
• Piranha fishing (Serrasalmus nattereri).
• Hikes through primary jungle in search of wildlife.
• Identification of medicinal plants.
• Drinking water from forest vines “Soga de agua”.
• Searching for the giant tree, largest of the jungle "Lupuna".
• Nocturnal explorations in search of tarantulas and other insects.
• Canoeing.
• Excursion in search of primates.
• Night exploration in search of alligators and other species.
• Overnight in the jungle.
Duration: 15 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight: Camping in the jungle.
Day 5: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve to Iquitos (Breakfast and Lunch)Stop At: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Saint Tomas # 410 San Juan Bautista Distrit, 00512 Peru
• Return by motorboat to the village.
• Wildlife observation.
• Buying handicrafts (optional).
• Return by motorboat to Nauta (3 hr).
• Transfer from Nauta to Iquitos (2 hr).
• 6:00 pm Arrival to Iquitos.
Duration: 15 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"
Hora de Inicio:
07:30 AM
Duración: 5 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Tour starts at 7:30 AM. You must arrive in Iquitos a day before the starting date.
On the last day we are back in Iquitos around 5 PM, hence your flight-out must departure after 7 PM or a day after.
Airports- C.F. Secada Airport, Iquitos Peru
Ports
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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