Pacaya Samiria National Reserve 4D/3N

From US$470.00 per person

Overview

Duration

4 Days / 3 Nights

Type tour

Jungle Expedition

Difficulty

Easy

Altitude

104 m.a.s.l

Acomodation

Camping

Group size

Min 2 Passengers

Peru has a natural richness in this tour to the Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve, one of the largest protected areas in Peru and a wildlife sanctuary that hosts an incredible diversity of species.

This trip will take you through a total immersion experience in the Amazon rainforest, where you will have the opportunity to connect with nature in its most natural state.

Visit the Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve: This reserve is known as “the lungs of the world” due to its importance in the conservation of biodiversity. Here, you will appreciate a natural environment, with dense jungles, meandering rivers and an amazing variety of wildlife.

Much of the adventure takes place along the rivers of the reserve. Our boat excursion through the water channels surrounded by lush vegetation, where you will have the opportunity to spot caimans, pink dolphins, monkeys and birds.

Our tour will take you through the jungle at its best, staying in ecological lodges or camps in the middle of nature. You will listen to the sounds of the jungle at night and wake up to birdsong.

You will enjoy spectacular views and breathtaking colors as the sun sets or rises over the jungle.

This trip to the Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve is a unique experience that will allow you to explore the majesty and beauty of the Amazon rainforest in its purest form. It is an opportunity to connect with nature, learn about its diversity and marvel at the wildlife that inhabits this region.

Itinerary Pacaya Samiria National Reserve 4D/3N

DAY 1: IQUITOS CITY – NAUTA PORT – PACAYA SAMIRIA RESERVE.

Early morning departure from Iquitos City via private auto to arrive in the port town of Nauta (1:30 hours). Breakfast served. Departure in private motorboat we will travel upriver, passing the spectacular meeting of 2 major rivers (Ucayali & Marañon) that come together to form the Amazon River. Upstream boating on the Marañon River into the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (50 miles SW / approximately 2 hours and a half from Nauta). Passenger identification at the reserve’s entrance check-point. Arrival in the Arequipa community where the first camp will be set up. Lunch will be served upon arrival.Watch diverse species of birds along the way, including egrets, hawks, horned screamers, jacanas, parrots and parakeets. It is also possible to see Amazon River dolphins.After sunset we will go on an excursion via canoe to spot and catch caiman, we will have the opportunity to hold, touch, and take photos with the caiman. Return to Camp for Dinner. Overnight in tents at Pacaya Samiria Reserve.

DAY 2: PACAYA SAMIRIA RESERVE – SHANSHO LAKE.

Early morning breakfast will be served followed by departure campsite. We will cruise the Rio Marañon for about 3 hours until we reach our destination (Shansho Cocha Lake area). During the riverboat trip you will have a great possibility of seeing primates, reptiles, turtles, birds, pink river dolphins, and many other species of flora/fauna along the riverbank. Arrival for campsite setup and lunch.Something that immediately catches our attention is the black waters of the rivers, which reflects with such an identical image, the sky, the clouds, the bank’s vegetation, the huge trees, that the tourists have the sensation of traveling between mirrors; this is why the Pacaya Samiria is many times referred to as the “jungle of the mirrors”.Afternoon fishing for piranha, peacock bass and other species of fish in the reserve. We will return to camp to have dinner.After dinner we will go on a night time nature walk to see what types of species can be seen (lizards, snakes, spiders, monkeys). Overnight in Tents in Pacaya Samiria Reserve.

DAY 3: PACAYA SAMIRIA RESERVE – YANAQUILLO CREEK

Early morning breakfast will be served followed by a morning departure on our boat, we will start to make our way back in the direction downriver towards Iquitos city. Watch birds as they leave their nests to find their food on the river, among them cotingas, macaws, parrots and Harpy (Harpia harpyja).Excursion to Yanaquillo Creek to spot squirrel monkeys (Saimiri boliviensis), saddle back tamarins (Saguinus fuscicollis) and sloths (Bradypus variegatus).We will stop and see the giant Lupuna (Ceiba pentandra), Capirona, and Capinurí (Heliocóstilis scabra) trees and also eye-catching birds as the Toucan (Pteroglossus), the Red Macaw (Ara macao), the Blue-and-Yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna), the Great Egret (Egreta alba) and the Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona).Midday we will stop to have our lunch.At night time after dinner, we will make a night excursion by boat to search for the various species of nocturnal animals; this also gives us the enjoyable opportunity to hear the symphony of sounds that comes from the forest at night. Overnight in tents at Pacaya Samiria Reserve.

DAY 4: YANAQUILLO CREEK – NAUTA PORT – IQUITOS CITY

We will have an early morning breakfast and prepare for our last excursion into the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. After our morning excursion we will return back to camp to have lunch and pack our belonging and make our way back to the city of Iquitos. During the riverboat trip back to Iquitos you will have a great possibility of seeing caimans, turtles, herons, pink river dolphins, snakes, and many other species of flora/fauna along the riverbank.Visit to IIAP (Research Institute of the Peruvian Amazon) where you will be able to visit with manatees and fresh water dolphins that have been rescued from the Amazon and are being rehabilitated. Private transportation to bring you to the airport or your hotel of choice.

Includes

  • Private Airport Transfers
  • All Local Transportation
  • All Meals During Excursion (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks)
  • Purified Water, Juice, Coffee, Tea, Milk
  • All Equipment: Tents, Rubber Boots, Fishing Poles, First Aid, Camping Equipment, Etc.
  • Professional Bilingual Guide (English & Spanish)
  • All Entrance Fees
  • Fully Guided Jungle Tours & Excursions As Described In Itinerary

No Incluye

  • Extra Items (Souvenirs, Extra Food, Cigarettes, Etc.)
  • Airfare (We Can Help Arrange Airfare Upon Request)
  • All Airport Taxes
  • Personal Expenses: Telephone Calls, Laundry Expenses, Alcoholic Drinks, Etc.
  • Insurance Against Theft, Loss, Illness or Accident
  • Gratuity For Tour Guides
  • Hotel In Iquitos City

Prices Pacaya Samiria National Reserve 4D/3N

PRICES FOR 2024 – 2025

PRICES FOR 2024 – 2025 ALL NIGHT IN CAMPING TENTS
Number of People for group :
2 3 4 5 6 – 12
470 USD 455 USD 450 USD 445 USD 425 USD

 

PRICES FOR 2024 – 2025 ALL NIGHTS IN LODGES
Number of People for group :
2 3 4 5 6 – 12
640 USD 600 USD 535 USD 520 USD 500 USD

Overview

Duration

4 Days / 3 Nights

Type tour

Jungle Expedition

Difficulty

Easy

Altitude

104 m.a.s.l

Acomodation

Camping

Group size

Min 2 Passengers

Peru has a natural richness in this tour to the Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve, one of the largest protected areas in Peru and a wildlife sanctuary that hosts an incredible diversity of species.

This trip will take you through a total immersion experience in the Amazon rainforest, where you will have the opportunity to connect with nature in its most natural state.

Visit the Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve: This reserve is known as “the lungs of the world” due to its importance in the conservation of biodiversity. Here, you will appreciate a natural environment, with dense jungles, meandering rivers and an amazing variety of wildlife.

Much of the adventure takes place along the rivers of the reserve. Our boat excursion through the water channels surrounded by lush vegetation, where you will have the opportunity to spot caimans, pink dolphins, monkeys and birds.

Our tour will take you through the jungle at its best, staying in ecological lodges or camps in the middle of nature. You will listen to the sounds of the jungle at night and wake up to birdsong.

You will enjoy spectacular views and breathtaking colors as the sun sets or rises over the jungle.

This trip to the Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve is a unique experience that will allow you to explore the majesty and beauty of the Amazon rainforest in its purest form. It is an opportunity to connect with nature, learn about its diversity and marvel at the wildlife that inhabits this region.

DAY 1: IQUITOS CITY – NAUTA PORT – PACAYA SAMIRIA RESERVE.

Early morning departure from Iquitos City via private auto to arrive in the port town of Nauta (1:30 hours). Breakfast served. Departure in private motorboat we will travel upriver, passing the spectacular meeting of 2 major rivers (Ucayali & Marañon) that come together to form the Amazon River. Upstream boating on the Marañon River into the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (50 miles SW / approximately 2 hours and a half from Nauta). Passenger identification at the reserve’s entrance check-point. Arrival in the Arequipa community where the first camp will be set up. Lunch will be served upon arrival.Watch diverse species of birds along the way, including egrets, hawks, horned screamers, jacanas, parrots and parakeets. It is also possible to see Amazon River dolphins.After sunset we will go on an excursion via canoe to spot and catch caiman, we will have the opportunity to hold, touch, and take photos with the caiman. Return to Camp for Dinner. Overnight in tents at Pacaya Samiria Reserve.

DAY 2: PACAYA SAMIRIA RESERVE – SHANSHO LAKE.

Early morning breakfast will be served followed by departure campsite. We will cruise the Rio Marañon for about 3 hours until we reach our destination (Shansho Cocha Lake area). During the riverboat trip you will have a great possibility of seeing primates, reptiles, turtles, birds, pink river dolphins, and many other species of flora/fauna along the riverbank. Arrival for campsite setup and lunch.Something that immediately catches our attention is the black waters of the rivers, which reflects with such an identical image, the sky, the clouds, the bank’s vegetation, the huge trees, that the tourists have the sensation of traveling between mirrors; this is why the Pacaya Samiria is many times referred to as the “jungle of the mirrors”.Afternoon fishing for piranha, peacock bass and other species of fish in the reserve. We will return to camp to have dinner.After dinner we will go on a night time nature walk to see what types of species can be seen (lizards, snakes, spiders, monkeys). Overnight in Tents in Pacaya Samiria Reserve.

DAY 3: PACAYA SAMIRIA RESERVE – YANAQUILLO CREEK

Early morning breakfast will be served followed by a morning departure on our boat, we will start to make our way back in the direction downriver towards Iquitos city. Watch birds as they leave their nests to find their food on the river, among them cotingas, macaws, parrots and Harpy (Harpia harpyja).Excursion to Yanaquillo Creek to spot squirrel monkeys (Saimiri boliviensis), saddle back tamarins (Saguinus fuscicollis) and sloths (Bradypus variegatus).We will stop and see the giant Lupuna (Ceiba pentandra), Capirona, and Capinurí (Heliocóstilis scabra) trees and also eye-catching birds as the Toucan (Pteroglossus), the Red Macaw (Ara macao), the Blue-and-Yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna), the Great Egret (Egreta alba) and the Amazon Kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona).Midday we will stop to have our lunch.At night time after dinner, we will make a night excursion by boat to search for the various species of nocturnal animals; this also gives us the enjoyable opportunity to hear the symphony of sounds that comes from the forest at night. Overnight in tents at Pacaya Samiria Reserve.

DAY 4: YANAQUILLO CREEK – NAUTA PORT – IQUITOS CITY

We will have an early morning breakfast and prepare for our last excursion into the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. After our morning excursion we will return back to camp to have lunch and pack our belonging and make our way back to the city of Iquitos. During the riverboat trip back to Iquitos you will have a great possibility of seeing caimans, turtles, herons, pink river dolphins, snakes, and many other species of flora/fauna along the riverbank.Visit to IIAP (Research Institute of the Peruvian Amazon) where you will be able to visit with manatees and fresh water dolphins that have been rescued from the Amazon and are being rehabilitated. Private transportation to bring you to the airport or your hotel of choice.

Includes

  • Private Airport Transfers
  • All Local Transportation
  • All Meals During Excursion (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks)
  • Purified Water, Juice, Coffee, Tea, Milk
  • All Equipment: Tents, Rubber Boots, Fishing Poles, First Aid, Camping Equipment, Etc.
  • Professional Bilingual Guide (English & Spanish)
  • All Entrance Fees
  • Fully Guided Jungle Tours & Excursions As Described In Itinerary

  • Extra Items (Souvenirs, Extra Food, Cigarettes, Etc.)
  • Airfare (We Can Help Arrange Airfare Upon Request)
  • All Airport Taxes
  • Personal Expenses: Telephone Calls, Laundry Expenses, Alcoholic Drinks, Etc.
  • Insurance Against Theft, Loss, Illness or Accident
  • Gratuity For Tour Guides
  • Hotel In Iquitos City

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