2-Day Amazon Jungle Tour from Iquitos with Pacaya Samiria Camping

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Observe grey and pink dolphins along the Marañón River
• 02 Navigate to the source of the Amazon between the Marañón and Ucayali rivers
• 03 Explore medicinal plants on a botanical excursion in Pacaya Samiria
• 04 Search for snakes, tarantulas, frogs, and insects on a night excursion
• 05 Watch the Amazon sunrise and spot diverse birdlife
• 06 Explore by canoe to observe monkeys and sloths in their natural habitat

Experience the Amazon on a 2-day journey from Iquitos to Nauta, navigating the Marañón River to the source of the Amazon between the Marañón and Ucayali rivers. Along the way, observe grey and pink dolphins and explore the Pacaya Samiria Reserve through botanical walks, canoe excursions, and wildlife spotting. Discover medicinal plants, search for nocturnal creatures such as snakes, tarantulas, frogs, and insects, and spend the night at camp in the heart of the jungle. The experience ends with a sunrise over the Amazon and birdwatching before returning to Iquitos.

Discover medicinal plants, search for nocturnal creatures such as snakes, tarantulas, frogs, and insects, and spend the night at camp in the heart of the jungle.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Iquitos, Nauta, Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nauta to Pacaya Samiria Reserve

• Travel from the hotel or airport to the city of Nauta by car.
• Navigate along the Marañón River to reach the source of the Amazon River, located between the Marañón River and the Ucayali River, with the chance to observe grey and pink dolphins, and continue on to the Pacaya Samiria Reserve.
• Lunch at the camp.
• Go on a botanical excursion to observe various medicinal plants and learn about their use as natural medicine. You will also be able to drink water from the vines.
• Dinner at the camp.
• Night excursion to look for snakes, tarantulas, frogs, and insects.
• Overnight at the camp.

2

Day 02

Pacaya Samiria Reserve to Nauta and Iquitos

• Observe the sunrise and the diversity of birds that exist in our Amazon.
• Breakfast on board or at the camp.
• Canoe exploration to observe monkeys and sloths in their natural habitat.
• Lunch at the camp.
• Return to the city of Nauta.
• Continue back to the city of Iquitos, to your hotel or the airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Food
• River and land transportation
• Wellington boots
• Tour guide
• Guided excursions
• Admission tickets

What's Not Included

• Tips
• Drinks (soft drinks, beer, sodas, or bottled water)
• Bar service
• Services not specified

What to bring

• Appropriate shoes
• Sandals
• Rain poncho
• Swimwear
• Repellent
• Sunscreen
• Medicine (if necessary)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Comando Tours Expedition, pasaje ampliacion las gardenias, Iquitos, Perú

Tour start

Iquitos, Peru

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.