Peru · National Parks

4 Day Trip To Pacaya Samiria In Iquitos

4 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Iquitos. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve over 4 days
02 Travel from Iquitos to the lodge by road and boat
03 Look for pink dolphins, birds, frogs, spiders, and jungle insects
04 Visit local communities and learn about their customs and handicrafts
05 Enjoy guided walks through the forest to discover local flora and fauna
06 Try fishing activities, including piranha fishing
07 Stay at the Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge with meals during the program

Discover the Peruvian Amazon on a 4-day journey from Iquitos into the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Travel by road and boat to your jungle lodge, then spend your days exploring rivers, forest trails, and local communities while experiencing the remarkable wildlife and landscapes of this protected region.

This itinerary combines nature, culture, and adventure, with opportunities to spot pink dolphins and birds, learn Amazon myths and legends, visit artisan communities, and try traditional fishing activities. With lodge accommodation, transfers, and guided excursions included, it is a memorable way to immerse yourself in one of Peru’s most beautiful natural areas.

We will see pink dolphins, and you will appreciate the beauty of the jungle reflected in the river.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Iquitos, Nauta, Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

DAY 1 Iquitos - Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge

After picking you up at the Iquitos Airport, we will go by road to get Nauta. At this point, we will take a boat that will take us inland, until we reach the lodge.After enjoying a delicious and natural fruit juice, we will accommodate in the rooms.

After lunch, we will have a fun talk about myths and legends of the Amazon jungle. In the evening, we will go hiking around the lodge, and look for spiders, frogs and all kind of insects. Dinner and overnight.Overnight at Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge, basic accommodation

Day 02

DAY 2 Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

After breakfast, we will walk around the lodge to visit the resting forest, to explore the flora and fauna of the place.

With our lunch on board, we will go by boat to a fun excursion. We will see pink dolphins, and you will appreciate the beauty of the jungle reflected in the river. That's the reason is famous as the "Forest of Mirrors" too. We will visit the Community January 20, and we will learn about their customs and their handicrafts. We will continue inside the jungle, and spend a nice time practicing sport fishing with piranhas. We will return to the lodge to enjoy a delicious dinner, and overnight.Overnight at Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge, basic accommodation

Day 03

DAY 3 Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

After a good breakfast, we will go to Cocha Siriyacu by boat, and practice fishing. This visit depends on the river conditions. We will visit the communities of San Jorge and the Artisans Women Center. We will return to lodge. This day includes lunch and dinner. Overnight at the lodge.Overnight at Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge, basic accommodation

Day 04

DAY 4 Pacaya Samiria National Reserve - Iquitos

Early in the morning, we will go to check the fishing traps that we leave the previous day. Then, we will enjoy a good Amazonian breakfast, and we will admire birds. After lunch, you will have free time to enjoy the last moments in this spectacular place.We will return to Nauta, and transfer you to Iquitos airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Iquitos. 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Round trip transfer to and from the airport in Iquitos
Round trip transfer to and from the lodge on boat

What's Not Included

TIP OR GRATUITY

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
PASSPORT REQUIRED
Infant seats unavailable
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
At the time of booking, you can indicate your shoe number for the rubber boots.
Children 4 and younger are complimentary.
It is important that you detail restrictions on food for health.
On Day 4, lunch is included. In case your flight leaves earlier, and you cannot have lunch, we will not grant discounts or returns.
Recommendation to choose flight schedule for entering and leaving the Lodge: First arrival flights: LIM / IQT (Take flights arriving before 09:00 am) Last departure flights: IQT / LIM (Take flights departing after 6:00 p.m.) For flights at other times, consult the cost for the additional transfer per section.
The program may vary according to the climatic conditions and according to the season (empty and growing of the Amazonian rivers).
The vaccine for the yellow fever is optional
Pick up from Iquitos airport or from centrally located downtown hotels
The lodge uses a generator from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (220v electricity)
There is no Wi-Fi signal due to the location of the lodge