Itinerary
Day 1: Journey to the Reserve- Morning Departure: Pickup from Iquitos accommodation, followed by a 1 hr 45 min drive to Nauta. Brief introduction to Iquitos and surroundings.
- Boat Ride: Enjoy a private boat journey, 3 hours upriver, with opportunities to look out for river dolphins, herons, turtles, and stunning flora.
- Santo Domingo Checkpoint: Register entrance to the Pacaya Samiria Reserve.
- Arrival at Buenos Aires: Continue by boat, spotting wildlife along the way.
- Jungle Walk & Nocturnal Hike: Explore the primary jungle and take a night walk to spot spiders, snakes, and more.
- Overnight: Stay in a village house with mosquito-netted beds.
Day 2: Deep Jungle Exploration
- Early Morning: Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise and look out for monkeys and sloths.
- Canoe Ride & Wildlife: Paddle along the riverbanks to observe morning wildlife activity.
- Pucate River Adventure: Enjoy a 3-hour boat ride deeper into the jungle; try artisanal piranha fishing and swim with dolphins in the Pucate River.
- Jungle Walk & Lupuna Tree: Discover the Amazon flora, including the massive Lupuna tree.
- Iricahua Lake Exploration: A 2-3 hour jungle trek to see monkeys, paiche fish, turtles, and caimans.
- Nocturnal Expedition: Look for white and black caimans.
- Overnight: Camp in the primary jungle in tents.
Day 3: Immersive Jungle Experience
- Early Canoe Ride: Search for primates in the morning mist.
- Botanical Walk: Learn about Amazon medicinal plants, including the "Water Rope" vine.
- River Navigation: 2-hour boat ride deeper into the reserve.
- Creek Exploration & Wildlife: Canoe and walk to find armadillos, anteaters, and more.
- Night Exploration: Seek nocturnal animals, including caimans, frogs, and snakes.
- Overnight: Camp in the jungle in tents.
Day 4: Deeper into the Virgin Jungle
- Boat Ride to Quebrada del Fraile: 2-hour journey deeper into the untouched jungle.
- Jungle Walk: Search for monkeys and macaws; good spot to see red and green, and blue and yellow macaws.
- Giant River Otters: Excursion to spot these rare mammals.
- Night Canoeing & Walk: Explore the jungle at night to observe wildlife, including armadillos and agoutis.
- Overnight: Camp in the jungle in tents.
Day 5: Return Journey
- Early Morning Canoeing: Birdwatching along the riverbanks and inside the jungle.
- Jungle Walk & Wildlife: Final chance to explore the lakes and see primates.
- Return to Nauta: Stop at Buenos Aires for a break and to support the community by purchasing handicrafts.
- Ground Transport: Back to Iquitos, with drop-off at your accommodation or the airport.
Inclusions
- Ground transport
- Boat transfers
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Guided tours
- Entrance fees to the Pacaya Samiria Reserve
- Camping equipment
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Optional activities not listed
Booking Policy:
- A deposit of 30% is required to confirm your reservation.
- Full payment is due 30 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations made 15 days before departure will incur a 50% charge; cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable.
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