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4 days 3 nights
Daily Tour
10 people
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TAMSHIYACU – TAHUAYO REGIONAL CONSERVATION AREA (4 Days / 3 Nights)
The Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Regional Conservation Area is a vast, protected expanse of Amazon rainforest, spanning approximately 420,000 hectares. It is internationally recognized for its extraordinary biodiversity, particularly its high concentration of primate species. The reserve is home to 16 different species of primates, including the endangered Red Uakari (Cacajao calvus) with its distinctive bald, red face, and the Pygmy Marmoset, the world’s smallest monkey.
In addition to primates, the area boasts over 600 bird species, a wide variety of aquatic species, and numerous reptiles and amphibians, making it one of the most biodiverse regions in the Peruvian Amazon. Among the many remarkable animals that can be found here are pink river dolphins, spectacled caimans, giant otters, and elusive species like the Amazonian jaguar and the South American tapir. This rich biodiversity makes it a key site for both scientific research and ecotourism.
The Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Regional Conservation Area has been the subject of scientific studies for more than 40 years due to its unparalleled biological richness. In the mid-1970s, scientists first recommended the area for protection. By the 1980s, local communities, with support from various organizations, initiated sustainable resource management practices to preserve the region’s natural wealth. In the late 1980s, government officials and researchers recognized the area’s unique biodiversity, particularly the presence of the endangered Red Uakari, furthering the call for conservation efforts.
Today, the area continues to be a vital center for research on species biology, ecosystem dynamics, and sustainable development. The conservation area prioritizes community involvement, ensuring that local and indigenous peoples, who have lived in harmony with the rainforest for centuries, are active partners in the sustainable management of natural resources.
Visitors can experience the wonders of the Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Conservation Area through multi-day wildlife observation tours that offer a wide range of activities. These include fishing, birdwatching, primate tracking, and daytime and nighttime hikes through the rainforest. Participants may also engage in anaconda tracking, poison dart frog spotting, and witness some of the Amazon’s rarest and most iconic creatures, including:
This immersive adventure is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the rich tapestry of life in one of the most ecologically significant areas of the Amazon. By visiting, you not only experience the incredible beauty and wildlife of the Peruvian Amazon but also support ongoing conservation efforts that ensure the region’s long-term protection.
Explore one of the most wildlife-rich regions in the Peruvian Amazon. High chances to spot capybaras, macaws, and over 16 species of monkeys in their natural habitats. With luck and silence, even the elusive jaguar may appear.
9:00 AM – Pick-up from your hotel in Iquitos. Travel by private car (approx. 1.5 hrs) to San Joaquín de Omaguas, a jungle village on the edge of the protected area.
11:30 AM – Board a motorized boat for a 2-hour ride through winding rivers into the heart of the rainforest. Look out for capybaras, pink river dolphins, iguanas, and vibrant macaws soaring overhead.
12:30 PM – Arrival at Capybara Eco Lodge. Welcome drink and orientation by your guide.
1:00 PM – Lunch featuring regional Amazonian cuisine.
3:00 PM – Wildlife Tracking Hike: Explore nearby trails and begin spotting monkeys like squirrel monkeys, tamarins, and howlers. With extreme luck, guests have even glimpsed a jaguar crossing a riverbank trail.
7:00 PM – Dinner.
8:00 PM – Night Walk: Discover nocturnal life frogs, tarantulas, glowing worms, and the calls of night monkeys.
6:00 AM – Sunrise Birdwatching by Canoe: Glide silently through streams to spot macaws, toucans, hoatzins, and maybe capybaras at the riverbanks.
8:00 AM – Breakfast.
9:00 AM – Deep Rainforest Hike & Primate Tracking: Venture into the reserve’s interior. Search for 16+ monkey species, including red howlers, pygmy marmosets, and sakis. Learn survival skills and track subtle signs of jaguars.
1:00 PM – Lunch.
3:30 PM – River Safari to Oxbow Lake: Navigate through narrow channels to see pink dolphins, sloths, caimans, and river birds. Binoculars ready for macaws, kingfishers, and possibly an anaconda.
7:00 PM – Dinner.
8:00 PM – Optional night canoe ride or relax under the stars.
8:00 AM – Breakfast.
9:00 AM – Morning River Expedition: Travel deeper into the reserve to explore hidden jungle creeks and remote oxbow lakes. High chances to spot macaws, capybaras, monkeys, and possibly jaguar tracks or sightings of giant otters and sloths.
1:00 PM – Return to the lodge for lunch
3:30 PM – Optional jungle walk or canoe ride to discover more wildlife during golden hour.
7:00 PM – Dinner.
8:00 PM – Optional night paddle or stargazing from the dock.
6:30 AM – Morning Wildlife Walk: Visit a frog-rich zone and search for more monkeys, giant insects, or rare sightings like tapirs or even a jaguar.
8:00 AM – Breakfast.
9:00 AM – Visit to a local community conservation project and support local artisans.
12:00 PM – Lunch.
1:00 PM – Begin return journey by boat to San Joaquín de Omaguas.
3:30–4:00 PM – Arrival in Iquitos and drop-off at your hotel or airport.
End of service.
✅ Capybaras along riverbanks
✅ Scarlet & Blue-and-yellow Macaws
✅ 16+ Primate species (Red Uakari, Howlers, Tamarins, Marmosets)
✅ Pink & Gray River Dolphins
✅ Caimans, Sloths, Anacondas, Giant Otters
🔍 Possible Jaguar Sightings (rare but thrilling!)
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group Discount | 5 | 10 | 20% |
