Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve: Multi Day jungle expedition
ID: GYG441916-797974
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
3 days
Description
Explore the incredible nature as a real adventurer
Enjoy of lovely walks, go canoeing, look for wildlife and camp
They will leave pleasant memories that can only be found in the land of pink dolphins
Lodging at local houses with local families / Diurnal and Nocturnal walks in trails / Medicinal plant hikes / Canoe portage to interior lakes / Piranha fishing / Birdwatching / Hike to see giant trees / Spotting of sloths and other mammals / Watching pink and gray river dolphins / Spotting of caimans / See feeding or nesting macaws, parrots and toucans / Local fishing techniques / View a diversity of primate species / Locate food throughout the rainforest / Peacock bass fishing and others species.
Suggested itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Iquitos city. Reception and transfer to Nauta city by private car / Reception at the hotel of your choice in Iquitos and transfer to Nauta. Transportation by motor boat inside Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, through Yanayacu-Pucate basin. During the trip you will be able to see many pink and gray river dolphins and various kinds of birds. Typical lunch on board (box lunch).
First activity as soon as you enter to the reserve, search for sloths on a small island where there are high success rates. Search for a strategic area to camp. Exploration on foot at night to look for tarantulas, scorpions, giant frogs and nocturnal insects. Search for mammals such as pacas and agoutis. Dinner in the middle of the jungle and spend the night in tents or in shelters built by the hands of the visitors on duty.
Day 2: Early exploration from 5 am along the river to observe important birds such as macaws, prehistoric birds, herons, kingfishers, flycatchers and some dozens more.
Breakfast and exploration through the jungle looking for and monitoring various species of primates such as howler monkeys, capuchins, squirrel monkeys, huakaris and others, identifying them through their own sounds and behaviors.
Lunch at the camp.
Walk through the jungle towards a lake (lagoon), opportunity to observe giant trees and learn about medicinal plants and its application today. In addition, survival knowledge and practice such as searching for food, searching for water from plants, recognition of signs and orientation tactics in the middle of the jungle. Dinner in the camping area.
Exploration by canoes during the night, to look for and observe alligators and nocturnal birds. High percentages of finding snakes like anacondas and other animals. Artisanal night fishing practice using jungle tools such as harpoons and/or bows and arrows. Overnight in tents or shelters built by the hands of the visitors on duty.
Day 3: An early ornithology excursion by canoes. Opportunity to listen and recognize different types of birds and their respective sounds and songs. Also search for giant river otters.
Breakfast at the camping area. Practice of fishing for "piranhas" and other species and tasting them during our lunch.
Free time to enjoy the refreshing waters of Pucate River, using our amusement equipment, such as floating sticks and floating chairs, while observing more dolphins around us.
Return to Nauta city and finally return to Iquitos city and hotel.
Highlights
- Explore the primary jungle in the most protected area in Peru.
- Learn about the jungle´s mysteries and secrets through the locals´ experiences.
- Get in touch with yourself while enjoying nature and wildlife.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
The guide will have a sign with your last name on it.
Drivers and guides will wait no longer than 15 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.