Explore the world with tourHQ
HomeDiscover The Amazon: A Natural Wonder Of The World In 4 Days From Iquitos
Description
Explore the natural wonders of the Peruvian Amazon in the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve on this 4 days tour from Iquitos. Embark on your daily wildlife expeditions on a boat, canoe or foot while spotting the mystical pink dolphins of the Amazon, birds, monkeys and funny and curious sloths. Visit the small town of Puerto Miguel, learn fishing and identifying the sounds of nocturnal birds, and see the great aquatic plant of the Amazon, the giant water lily pads!
Highlights
- Explore the life of the Amazon in the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
- Enjoy boat and canoe rides throughout the tour
- Spot different species of fish and birds, and the pink dolphin
- Learn about the medicinal plants on your jungle expedition
- Meet and interact with the inhabitants of Puerto Miguel
- Get a chance to learn fishing
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
-
Day 1: Iquitos - Nauta - Lodge expand_more
- Meet the tour guide, who will pick you up from the airport or hotel in Iquitos. (The tour departure time is from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
- Leave for the town of Nauta, via the highway, in a private car at 8:00 am. The ride takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, during which we pass many interesting places, small villages and communities, nature and a bridge going over the river Itaya.
- From Nauta, we take a 3-hour boat ride by a ‘peque-peque’ to our lodge. During this journey, we will see the union of the Marañon and Ucayali rivers, where we can appreciate the birth of the majestic Amazon river. Here, depending on the season, we can observe the mystical pink dolphins of the Amazon.
- Pass a small town of Puerto Miguel and head on to the union of Yarapa and Cumaceba creeks, where our lodge is located. Upon arrival, we will show you to your accommodation and give you a full tour of the lodge. You will enjoy a typical lunch with fruits of the region, according to the season.
- Take a canoe ride on Cumaceba creek in the evening for a chance to observe species of birds, monkeys and funny and curious sloths.
- Return to the lodge for a delicious dinner. After dinner, we take a night walk in the Amazon jungle to look for insects, batrachians, spiders, tarantulas and species of frogs.
-
Day 2: Jungle Walk - Puerto Miguel - Lodge expand_more
- Have breakfast, and we will take a walk in the primary jungle for another opportunity to see birds, monkeys and other wildlife like butterflies, termites and leaf-cutter ants. We will also look for medical plants, and your guide will explain the importance and different uses of these medicinal plants.
- For added fun, you can swing on the lianas, climb the roots and branches of the giant trees and drink water stored inside a branch of a tree. At midday, we enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by our excellent cook.
- Visit the small town of Puerto Miguel in the afternoon to learn about the customs and traditions of the inhabitants.
- Return to the lodge for dinner, and after dinner, we will take a canoe ride to look for the impressive caimans.
-
Day 3: Boat Ride - Fishing expand_more
- Have an early breakfast before going out on the boat and spending a full day cruising the lakes and creeks, looking for wildlife like monkeys, birds, snakes and sloths. Lunch will be served deep in the jungle before returning to our lodge in the afternoon.
- After dinner, our guide will demonstrate how to fish with a typical spear of the Loreto Region. We will also learn to identify the sounds of insects and nocturnal birds.
-
Day 4: Canoe Ride - Departure expand_more
- Give an early start to the day. We take a canoe ride at 6 am to look for different species of birds and fish for piranhas and other kinds of fish.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast and later visit a lake to see the great aquatic plant of the Amazon, the giant water lily pads.
- After lunch at the lodge, we return to Nauta by boat and back to Iquitos by car. (In Iquitos, we are normally at 6:00 pm, but if in case you have a flight before 6:00 pm, there is no problem. Let us know your flight schedule to leave for the airport two hours before your flight.)
What's Included
- Pick up from the airport
- Transport to and fro to the lodge
- Food in the lodge
- Accommodation
- Camping equipment
- Rubber boots
- Private guide
- Mineral water
- All excursions
What's Excluded
- Beer
- Cigarettes
- Soda
- Hostel in Iquitos
- Air ticket
- The first breakfast in the city
What to bring
- Trousers and shorts
- Sandals
- Light coloured long sleeve t-shirts
- Swimsuit
- Raincoat
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Flashlight/extra batteries
- Insect repellent
- Binoculars
- Sunblock
- Hat or cap
- Long socks
- Overcoat
Know before you go
- The company is not responsible for suspending the tour due to the tourist's decision (fatigue, mosquitoes, etc.) except for illness. The guides are not authorized to charge anything outside of this contract.
- We offer a wide variety of expeditions each week, especially for those seeking new thrills and adventures. Tours each week are flexible and are usually organized into small groups that are at least 2 people and a maximum of 8 people. Having a small group, we focus on the quality of service, experience and building confidence.
- The camp is located in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, on the Pacaya Samiria Nacional Reserve buffer zone, on the right side of the Cumaceba river bank, 260 km. from Iquitos city and is surrounded by jungle.
- In the evenings, you can enjoy a wonderful break, lulled by the sweet song of the animals, crickets and frogs. Your journey with us will be a unique experience with the quality that characterizes us.
Meeting Point
Jirón Putumayo 1024, Iquitos, Perú
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 18 | USD 400 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 18 | USD 200 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
Starting From
see details
USD 400 / person