Duration 6 Days &
5 Nights
Departures Daily
Airfares Not included, available upon request
Customizable YES, feel free to ask for extra services
DAY 1: IQUITOS / LODGE
We start our adventure of the Peruvian forest at the Iquitos City
Airport, from there we will transport in a modern and comfortable
air-conditioned minivan traveling on a nice highway to the town
of Nauta.
Nauta was the first township founded by the Spanish at the Maranon
River’s bank. The trip takes approximately 1.30 hours, a 97
km journey. In Nauta we will take boats, which belong to the lodge,
to visit the Ucayali and Maranon River, where the Amazon River is
born, from here we have a spectacular sight of the forest because
of the 100 foot high watching tower, next we will go on with our
trip to the lodge for lunch and accommodation. In the afternoon,
we will go on a hike through the rainforests that surround the lodge,
to appreciate rainforest flora and fauna; depending on the weather
conditions, we are able to observe a beautiful sunset, later we
will be back to the lodge for dinner and resting. (L,D)
DAY 2: NAUTA CREEK /LODGE
At dawn, we will make a small hike through the forest around the
lodge, searching for birds to observe, followed by breakfast back
at the lodge.
Immediately after, we make an excursion by boat around the Nauta
Creek and the closest lakes, where we observe flora and fauna (monkeys,
sloths and wide variety of aquatic birds) and other; we will stop
for a while to enjoy our box lunch under the shadow of the surrounding
jungle trees. Later, during our excursion to the primary forest,
the guide will identify medicinal plants and trees of special interest.
Finally we go back to the lodge for dinner and resting. (B, L, D)
DAY 3: PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE / CAMPING
We will go on with our bird watching session very early this morning
followed by breakfast at the lodge.
Immediately after, we will go to the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
where we register our entry and then continue out journey into the
reserve.
In our visit to the reserve we will make a special excursion to
observe the "gray" and "pink dolphin" down the
Yanayacu River, in addition we will be in contact with the vast
variety of flora and fauna that the reserve offers.
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 National Reserve is known as the “jungle
of the mirrors”.
At noon we will stop to have our box lunch.
We will visit Japon and Plantano lakes (cochas), with a great variety
of palms, large trees and a beautiful landscape. At this place,
we can make a variety of activities, dependant on the tourist, such
as canoe rides, piranha fishing, and identification of plants, bird
watching or maybe just relaxing with a nice cool swim in one of
the lakes.
During the day we will stay at the camping area, and at night time
after dinner, we will make an excursion by boat to search for the
white and black caiman as well as various night birds, this also
gives us the enjoyable opportunity to hear the symphony of sounds
that comes from the forest at nighttime. (B, L, D)
DAY 4: PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE / CAMPING
In the morning, we will go out from the camp zone to come journey
deeper inside the reserve, we will hike through the primary forest
to a close lake to observe the diverse vegetation and animal life
in that part of the reserve, here we will obverse animals rarely
seen before, since we are deeper in the reserve.
At noon we will stop for our box lunch and then we will go on with
our excursion.
In the afternoon we will canoe ride in a close creek, where we will
observe more variety of birds, plants and other animals, also beautiful
flowers and huge trees; at the end of the day we will be back to
the camp zone for dinner and resting. (B, L, D)
DAY 5: PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE / LODGE
After breakfast we will visit a riverbank village to observe the
lifestyle of the natives as well as their daily activities such
as hunting, gathering, fishing or agriculture, we can also collaborate
with the community development buying typical souvenirs hand made
by the natives, made of seeds and vegetable ivory called tagua.
In the afternoon we will be back to the lodge, during the way we
will observe different bird and animal species, hours later we will
be back to the lodge for dinner and resting. (B, L, D)
DAY 6: LODGE / IQUITOS
During the morning, we will spend the day fishing in the river;
we are able to fish for piranhas or other kinds of fish, after this
unforgettable experience we will back to the lodge for lunch.
Immediately after, we will go out to the Iquitos City Airport ready
to aboard our flight to come back to Lima City. (B)
CHECK LIST
Climate: The climate in the Reserve is tropical,
warm and humid with minimum temperatures of 72º F (22º
C) and maximum temperatures that can reach up to 88º F (28º
C), except for the month of June in which the temperature can drop
abruptly due to the action of the cold fronts that come from the
Argentinean Patagonia. Generally, dawns and nights in the jungle
tend to be fresh. It can rain on any day of the year, being showers
more frequent between the months of February and May.
Vaccinations: It is recommended to be vaccinated
against yellow fever; however it is not mandatory.
What to bring?
• Light clothing preferably cotton.
• Long-sleeve shirts, preferably of neutral colors.
• Sweatshirts.
• Swimsuit.
• Hiking boots.
• Raincoat.
• Cap or hat.
• Sunglasses. • Binoculars.
• Photo camera and film / video camera.
• Flashlight.
• Sunscreen lotion.
• Mosquito repellent with 35% DEET.
• Personal medicines.
• We recommend to bring one piece of luggage and to limit
its weight to 15 kg (32 pounds).
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the ever-changing nature of
the rainforest, day-by-day activities may vary due to local conditions
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Take the first flight in the morning, tour starts 09:30 / Ret. Last
Flight
Repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, water bottle, light dark
clothing, flashlight, camera, camcorder, objects to trade (barter
with natives)
BAGGAGE
• Baggage transportation is limited to 44 lb (20 Kg) per passenger
for all the flights and local land carriers.
• For tours in Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge: Baggage transportation
is limited to 33 lb (15 Kg) per passenger.
• The owners have the responsibility of their baggage, unless
the baggage has an own insurance.
• Small objects as video or photo cameras, binoculars, bags,
umbrellas, etc are responsibility of their owners, and is recommendable
to get an insurance.
• Is recommendable to carry all the baggage well closed and
with personal identification.
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