2 days
Pacaya Samiria Express
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Pacaya Samiria Express
If you’re seeking a brief yet deeply immersive experience in the Amazon rainforest and its wildlife, the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve is an ideal destination.
Dedicated to conserving the ecosystems and genetic diversity of Peru’s lowland Amazon, Pacaya Samiria has become a leading center for flora and fauna research. Its efforts focus especially on protecting endangered species and promoting the sustainable management of natural resources.
The reserve also actively encourages eco-friendly tourism, fostering the well-being and sustainable development of local rainforest communities.
Includes
- Transfer from Iquitos Airport.
- Land and river transportations included in the itinerary.
- Private slow boat type peke-peke.
- All meals provided for duration of trip.
- Refreshments.
- Purified water.
- Permission to the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
- Native guide and Amazon Explorer’s tour leader.
- Materials: Mosquito nets, bed sheets and light camping mat.
Day 1
- 7:30 am Transfer from Iquitos to Nauta city (2 hr).
- Motorboat from Nauta to Santo Domingo (3 hr).
- Entrance permit for the National Reserve.
- Arrival to a village inside the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
- Boat excursion to a lagoon.
- Looking for pink dolphins (Inia geoffrensis).
- Exploration hiking.
- Bird watching.
- Accommodation: Overnight in a typical village house.
Day 2
- Motorboat to camping area (3 hr).
- Construction of camp.
- Piranha fishing (Serrasalmus nattereri).
- Hike in primary jungle.
- Identification of medicinal plants.
- Drinking water from forest vines “Soga de agua”.
- Searching for the giant tree, largest of the jungle “Lupuna”.
- Canoeing.
- Searching of primates.
- Nocturnal exploration in search for alligators and other animals.
- Overnight in the jungle.
Day 3
- Return by motorboat to the village.
- Wildlife observation.
- Buying handicrafts (optional).
- Return by motorboat to Nauta (3 hr).
- Transfer from Nauta to Iquitos (2 hr).
- 6:00 pm Arrival to Iquitos.
