Day 1 Pacaya Samiria Amazon Jungle Lodge (L,D)
Arrival and reception at the Iquitos airport followed by a transfer in air-conditioned mini-van to nearby village of Nauta (1.5 hrs) where our speedboat will be waiting to start our adventure up river. But first, a quick visit to the confluence of the Marañon and Ucayali Rivers, where the River takes the name Amazon, will open your eyes to the vastness of the River.
From the confluence we’ll then continue our trip up the Marañon River to the lodge for lunch and accommodation. This afternoon, we will go on an orientation hike through the primary forest that surrounds the lodge to appreciate abundant flora and fauna.
Pending evening weather conditions, we’ll embark on a nocturnal canoe excursion in search animals and insects. Relax to the sound of the forest before dinner and drinks.
Day 2 Pacaya Samiria Amazon Jungle Lodge (B,L,D)
At dawn, we’ll take a guided orientation hike through the forest around the lodge, searching for birds, and jungle creatures followed by breakfast back at the lodge.
Following breakfast, we’ll travel to the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Once in the Reserve, we’ll travel down the Yanayacu River in search of the pink Amazon River dolphin and other aquatic flora and fauna.
At noon we will stop to have our box lunch.
Following lunch, we’ll visit Japon and Plantano lakes (cochas), full of enormous variety of palms, large trees and a beautiful landscape. Here, we’ll have some optional activities, such as canoes on the lake, piranha fishing, identification of plants, bird watching or maybe a cool swim with the piranhas in one of the lakes. A late afternoon arrival at the lodge gets you back in time for a cold shower and a hammock before dinner.
Day 3 Pacaya Samiria Amazon Jungle Lodge (B,L,D)
Early predawn departure this morning takes us in search of more jungle fauna and birds, followed by breakfast at the lodge.
Immediately after breakfast, we’ll depart by boat to a small tributary, the Nauta Creek and some surrounding lakes, in search of more flora and fauna (monkeys, sloths and wide variety of aquatic birds) amongst others; along the way we will stop to enjoy our box lunch under the shadow of the canopy.
Later, during our excursion to the primary forest, the guide will identify medicinal plants and trees, many used in modern medicine by world-renowned pharmaceutical companies.
After a full day in the bush, a late afternoon arrival to the lodge gets you back in time for a cold shower and a hammock before dinner.
Day 4 Pacaya Samiria Amazon Jungle Lodge / Iquitos / Lima (B,L)
After breakfast we will visit a local riverbank village, observing the lifestyle of these ancient peoples. Daily activities include hunting, gathering, fishing or agriculture. One can also contribute to community development buying typical hand made souvenirs, made of seeds and/or a vegetable ivory called tagua.
Immediately after lunch we travel by air-conditioned minivan back to the Iquitos Airport or hotel.
* Lunch (if flight departure permits)
If you require additional arrangements in Iquitos or Lima please advise upon booking and we’ll be happy to assist.