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4-Day Tour Of Pacaya Samiria National Reserve From Iquitos
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Fishing, Eco Tourism, Wildlife

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

One of the largest protected areas of Peru, the national reserve is a great place to experience the Pink river dolphins, playful monkeys, incredible flora, beautiful sunsets reflecting on the still waters.

Highlights
  • Observe the wildlife of the National Park
  • Spot pink dolphins
  • Walk through the virgin rainforest
  • Day 1: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve expand_more
    • Meet your local tour guide at your hotel for pick-up and transfer.

    • Drive south for 1 hour and 45 minutes to arrive at Nauta town. On your way there you will get a brief description of Iquitos city, its surroundings and some of his main attractions.

    • Depart by private boat from Nauta port, continuing upriver for 3 hours, enjoying the beautiful landscapes and the possibility to see river dolphins (gray and pink), herons, turtles and many other species along with spectacular flora.

    • Arrive at Santo Domingo community, the checkpoint for entering the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Here we obtain the entry permit.

    • Continue navigation by boat for 30 minutes to reach the community of Buenos Aires.

    • Walking expedition around the primary jungle to look out for some wildlife and enjoy nature.

    • Nocturnal hike looking for spiders, snakes, lizards, frogs or rodents, hearing the different sounds of nocturnal animals.

    • Overnight at a typical village house in Buenos Aires community.

  • Day 2: Pucate River expand_more
    • Get up early to start your expedition, taking the boat and navigating around 3 hours in the Pucate river, getting deeper and deeper into the primary jungle.

    • Go by boat to try some artisanal piranha sport fishing, the way locals do it. The guide will instruct you, help you and provide you with all the equip

      ment needed.

    • Observe pink dolphins (Inia geoffrensis) and grey dolphins or tucuxis.

    • Walk in the jungle in the virgin rainforest where we can observe the flora and the fauna of the Amazon.

    • Go on a night expedition looking (and hearing) for nocturnal animals.

    • Camp in the primary jungle.

  • Day 3: Hiking expand_more
    • Set out on a morning botanical walk. You will get to know the different medicinal plants of the Amazon jungle.

    • Learn how to cut and drink from one vine called “Soga de agua” (water rope).

    • Walk to see the Lupuna, one of the biggest trees in the Amazon rainforest.

    • Embark on an expedition looking out for primates in their habitat.

    • Go on a nocturnal expedition to find caimans (big river lizards).

    • Camp in the primary jungle.

  • Day 4: Nauta Town expand_more
    • Journey on a canoe excursion to wake up your senses.

    • Go birdwatching. This is the best time to see wild birds in their own habitat by the riverbank and inside the jungle.

    • We start our way back, stopping at the Buenos Aires community to stretch out our legs and get the chance to contribute to the community by buying their hand-made handicrafts if you decide to do so.

    • Return by boat to Nauta town.

    • Ground transportation from Nauta to Iquitos.

    • Arrive at our office, or if you prefer we will bring you to your accommodation in Iquitos or the airport.

What's Included
  • English-speaking local tour guide

  • Transport

  • Meals
  • Accommodation
What's Excluded
  • Personal expenses

  • Tips

Meeting Point

Iquitos, Peru

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 80 Per Person

This is a private tour

Starting From

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USD 80 / person