4-Day Amazon Jungle Tour from Iquitos with Pacaya-Samiria Wildlife

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Amazon life in the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
• 02 Enjoy boat and canoe rides throughout the tour
• 03 Spot different species of fish and birds, along with the pink dolphin
• 04 Learn about medicinal plants on your jungle expedition
• 05 Meet and interact with the inhabitants of Puerto Miguel
• 06 Get a chance to learn fishing

Explore the natural wonders of the Peruvian Amazon in the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve on this 4-day tour from Iquitos. Embark on daily wildlife expeditions by boat, canoe, and on foot while spotting the mystical pink dolphins of the Amazon, birds, monkeys, and funny, curious sloths. Visit the small town of Puerto Miguel, learn about medicinal plants and traditional fishing, identify the sounds of nocturnal birds, and see the great aquatic plant of the Amazon - the giant water lily pads.

Here, depending on the season, we can observe the mystical pink dolphins of the Amazon.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Iquitos, Nauta

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Iquitos to Nauta and Amazon Lodge Arrival

• Meet your 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 a.m. The ride takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, during which we pass many interesting places, small villages and communities, nature, and a bridge over the Itaya River.
• From Nauta, 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 the small town of Puerto Miguel and continue 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, curious sloths.
• Return to the lodge for a delicious dinner. After dinner, take a night walk in the Amazon jungle to look for insects, batrachians, spiders, tarantulas, and species of frogs.

2

Day 02

Primary Jungle Walk and Puerto Miguel Visit

• Have breakfast, then take a walk in the primary jungle for another opportunity to see birds, monkeys, and other wildlife such as butterflies, termites, and leaf-cutter ants. We will also look for medicinal plants, and your guide will explain the importance and different uses of these 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, 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, take a canoe ride to look for the impressive caimans.

3

Day 03

Full-Day Wildlife Cruise and Traditional Fishing

• Have an early breakfast before going out on the boat and spending a full day cruising the lakes and creeks, looking for wildlife such as 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 from the Loreto Region. We will also learn to identify the sounds of insects and nocturnal birds.

4

Day 04

Early Canoe Ride and Return to Iquitos

• Start the day early. We take a canoe ride at 6:00 a.m. 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 there at 6:00 p.m., but if you have a flight before 6:00 p.m., there is no problem. Let us know your flight schedule so we can leave for the airport two hours before your flight.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up from the airport
• Transport to and from the lodge
• Food at the lodge
• Accommodation
• Camping equipment
• Rubber boots
• Private guide
• Mineral water
• All excursions

What's Not Included

• 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 and 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 in cases of 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 are flexible and are usually organized into small groups of at least 2 people and a maximum of 8 people. With small groups, we focus on quality of service, experience, and building confidence.
• The camp is located in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, in the buffer zone of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, on the right bank of the Cumaceba River, 260 km from the city of Iquitos, and is surrounded by jungle.
• In the evenings, you can enjoy a wonderful break, lulled by the sweet sounds of animals, crickets, and frogs. Your journey with us will be a unique experience with the quality that characterizes us.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Jirón Putumayo 1024, Iquitos, Perú

Tour start

Iquitos, Peru

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.