Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
5 Million Acres of Pure Amazon Magic
Experience South America’s largest protected flooded forest, home to some of Earth’s rarest creatures
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve: A Wild Amazon Odyssey
Nestled deep within the heart of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, this 2-night, 3-day tour is not for the faint of heart; it’s for the truly adventurous, the seekers of the extraordinary. Our journey takes you into the wild, into a realm where the programs are as untamed as the creatures they introduce you to. And let us assure you, every challenging step is more than worthwhile.
As you venture into this pristine wilderness, you’ll discover an incredible variety of Amazonian life. Whether your passion is ornithology, wildlife conservation, or simply witnessing exotic and rare creatures in their natural habitat, this itinerary promises an adventure like no other. Birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians, each with a story to tell and a role to play in this complex ecosystem, are yours to encounter.
But what sets the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve apart is not just its wildlife; it’s the breathtaking natural beauty that envelops you at every turn. The reserve is a sanctuary of biodiversity, a haven for species found nowhere else. With lush rainforests, winding waterways, and vibrant flora, it’s a canvas painted by nature herself.
While this tour offers a condensed experience, it’s a chance to challenge yourself and disconnect in one of the Amazon’s most stunning locations. Here, the mighty Amazon River flows through the heart of the reserve, offering an unforgettable backdrop for your adventure.
Please note, this tour is designed for a minimum of two people, ensuring you have a companion to share in the awe-inspiring moments. If you’re a solo traveler, don’t hesitate to contact us for a customized journey into the wild.
The Pacaya Samiria National Reserve is not just a destination; it’s an experience that immerses you in the essence of the Amazon. It’s an opportunity to witness the world as it was before human hands touched it, and to be a part of the ongoing effort to protect and preserve this extraordinary natural wonder. Come, discover the wild side of the Amazon with us.
Cost
$180 USD (per day/person)
Itinerary
Day 1
Reception at the airport or hotel and then go directly to the city of Nauta private car.
Then we take the typical motor boat called pequepeque to navigate 5 hours approximately to get the first control of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
During the ride you can see the two species of the momol called pink dolphins and the gray dolphins and a lot of variety of birds such as parrot, macaws, toucans haws, flightcatchers, king-fisher and herons,etc.
Finally arriving at the base camp to sleep one night there and make some coordination for the rest of the adventures in the reserve…
*lunch/ and then a short hike to recognize the area.
*Dinner /then short nocturnal activity to see some creatures such tarantulas, frogs, boas noctural, noctural monkeys and snake, rracums, fireflies and the jungle silfony.
Day 2
Breakfast at 8:am
Optional if you want to wake up early in the morning just coordinate with your guide to see sun-rise and a lot birds early.
And then get ready to keep looking for more wildlife.
We’ll see different species of monkeys, birds, sloth, tamanduas, parrots, macaws, toucans, rivers otters, wood-peckers and much more during the hike and also you will see many different varieties of medicine plants and learn about their uses such as:
-Cat-glow vine.
-Hubos three.
-capynuri three(maquira)
-oje three(insipida)
-renaquilla vine.
-caña agre.
-chiri sanango.
-Ayahuasca vine.
-Ayahuma three.
-Motelo sanango.
Everyone will get their own explanations by your natural bilingual tour guide.
1pm lunch in the base camp.
3pm leaving from the base camp to keep the rest of our experience in the zone of pacaya samiria and making camp in diffrents part of the zone in order to see alot wildlife and making activities during the days and night to see animals in theirs own habitat.
During the rest of the day that you are going to stay in this zone you will do different explorations in lakes and creaks to see much more wildlife.
Yu might see Howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys the two species brown and white one pygmi marmoset monkeys, river otters, river turtles and also many different kinds of jungle birds.
If you are super lucky you may see tapirs, capibaras, paccaris and even jaguars.
# Right after Dinner…
You can see alot caiman (Amazon crocodiles), buos, aves nocturnal, boas arborico, noctunal monkeys,etc.
In that way you will keep doing the rest of the activities in the reserve zone, visiting beautifull places such as lakes in order to get some sport fishing to get piranhas, barracudas, cat-fish and many others.
Day 3
Finally finishing our tour:
Breakfast:
And getting already our stuff to get along trip and having lunch on the boat and keep navigating until we get to Nauta city at 4pm and then Iquitos city at 6pm
TRIP COST $180 per day per person….
INCLUDED:
Professional bi-lingual guide (english/spanish)
Private transfer from airport or accommodation.
All ground transportation needed.
All boat transportations needed.
Typically village house accommodation.
All meals (Breakfast, lunch, Dinner)
Purified water.
First aid.
Rubber boats.
All camping equipment.
All fishing equipment.
Camping tent.
Sleeping bags.
Individual mattresses.
Antiophidic serum for snake venem.
Not included:
Airfare
Tips
Alcoholic drinks.
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