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6 Days 5 Noghts
Daily Tour
10 people
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Established in 1982, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve is a vast natural sanctuary at the heart of the Peruvian Amazon. Located between the Marañon and Ucayali rivers—two major tributaries of the Amazon—it spans over 2,080,000 hectares and protects approximately 1.5% of Peru’s total land area. The reserve stretches all the way to the confluence of these rivers near Nauta, 183 km southwest of Iquitos.
As the second-largest protected area in Peru, Pacaya Samiria is a paradise for nature lovers. It boasts remarkable biodiversity, with over 1,000 species of animals and 965 species of wild plants. The reserve’s primary mission is to safeguard the unique flooded forests of the region while promoting the sustainable development of its local communities.
Experience the beauty and biodiversity of Pacaya Samiria, Peru’s second-largest national reserve, on this immersive multiple days adventure.
Explore the heart of the Amazon, spot wildlife unique to this region, and learn about the local communities living in harmony with the jungle.
Birdwatching: Observe some of the 500+ bird species that inhabit the region.
Location: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Loreto, Peru
Starting Point: Iquitos
Activity Level: Moderate to Active
Accommodation: Eco-lodges and jungle camping at multiple campsites
Group Size: Small, personalized groups
Highlights: Scenic boat ride | Ranger station entry | First wildlife encounters
08:30 AM – Pick-up from hotel or airport in Iquitos
Ground transfer (~2 hrs) to the port of Nauta
10:30 AM – Motorboat journey (2.5–3 hrs) along the Marañón River into the buffer zone of Pacaya Samiria
Box lunch served onboard
01:30 PM – Arrival at park ranger station and entrance procedures
Transfer to first eco-lodge or campsite
Afternoon: Introductory jungle hike to observe monkeys, sloths, toucans, and towering ceiba trees
Evening: Night canoe ride to see caimans, frogs, tarantulas, and bioluminescent insects
🛏️ Overnight: Lodge or jungle campsite
🍽️ Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Highlights: Wildlife canoeing | Remote campsite | Blackwater lake ecosystems
05:30 AM – Early canoe tour to spot macaws, hoatzins, kingfishers, and other riverine birds
07:30 AM – Breakfast at base
Morning: Jungle walk focused on flora, fauna, and medicinal plant use
12:30 PM – Lunch
Afternoon: Navigate deeper into the reserve to set up second campsite near a secluded lake
Explore blackwater lagoons where pink dolphins, otters, and anacondas reside
Evening: Optional night walk or canoe safari
🛏️ Overnight: Eco-campsite or remote lodge
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights: Sunrise wildlife | Giant river otters | Cultural exchange
05:30 AM – Canoe tour on Iricahua Lake, a pristine site with giant river otters, capybaras, and rare birdlife
07:30 AM – Breakfast
Morning: Jungle trek on little-used trails for chances to spot monkeys, tapirs, and unusual plant life
12:30 PM – Lunch
Afternoon: Visit a local indigenous Kukama or Cocama community
Learn about sustainable living, ancestral knowledge, and traditional crafts
Evening: Night canoe or guided walk for nocturnal species
🛏️ Overnight: Second or third campsite
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights: Mirror lakes | Uncommon species | Jungle immersion
05:30 AM – Canoe to Fraile Oxbow Lake, known for crystal-clear reflections and wildlife
Look for monkeys, river turtles, and rare birds
07:30 AM – Breakfast
Morning: Longer jungle hike with advanced tracking and plant identification
12:30 PM – Lunch
Afternoon: Canoeing or wildlife photography session
Evening: Campfire with storytelling and night sounds
🛏️ Overnight: Jungle camp or lodge
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Highlights: Expedition into untouched zones | River brunch | Maximum wildlife
07:00 AM – Full-day river and trail expedition into rarely accessed jungle zones
Navigate narrow creeks, search for elusive wildlife like black howler monkeys, harpy eagles, or tapirs
12:30 PM – Lunch on board the boat, surrounded by pristine rainforest
Afternoon: Explore hidden blackwater lagoons and creeks
Reflection moments, wildlife spotting, photo opportunities
Evening: Return to the third campsite or eco-lodge for rest
🛏️ Overnight: Final night at camp or lodge
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (on board), Dinner
Highlights: Farewell hike | Scenic ride back
07:00 AM – Light jungle walk or canoe ride for final nature connection
10:00 AM – Brunch
12:00 PM – Begin return boat ride to Nauta
01:30 PM – Ground transfer to Iquitos
~4:30–5:00 PM – Drop-off at hotel or airport
🍽️ Meals: Brunch
# | Discount group | From children | To children | Value |
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1 | Group Discount | 5 | 10 | 20% |