AMAZON DISOVERY | 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS
EXPLORING THE BUFFER ZONE OF PACAYA SAMIRIA
$319 Per Person
Based on a group of 2 people minimum
Day 1 – Arrival & Amazon Rainforest Exploration
Your adventure begins at 8:00 a.m. with pick-up from your hotel or Iquitos airport by one of our experienced guides and driver. We’ll drive approximately 1.5 hours to Nauta, the only town connected to Iquitos by road. There, a comfortable traditional wooden boat will take us to the Yarapa Community Reserve, located in the buffer zone of Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where our eco-lodge is set in the heart of pristine rainforest.
Depending on the season, the boat ride takes about 2.5 hours. Along the way, enjoy sightings of colorful birds, pink dolphins, and, if lucky, sloths hanging from Munguba trees (Pseudobombax munguba).
We’ll arrive at the lodge around 1:00 p.m. for lunch, followed by a short rest before our first jungle excursion. Wearing rubber boots, explore the primary rainforest, spotting giant trees, palms, and land mammals. Learn about medicinal plants and how seeds are used for handicrafts and souvenirs.
Return to the lodge before sunset for dinner, then set out on a night excursion to spot caimans in nearby lakes — an exciting opportunity for photos before releasing them back into their natural habitat.
Highlights
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Travel from Iquitos to Nauta and explore the Yarapa Community Reserve
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See birds, pink dolphins, and sloths along the way
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Explore the rainforest, learning about medicinal plants and handicrafts
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Evening caiman-spotting excursion with photo opportunities
Day 2 – Birdwatching, Local Culture & Camping Experience
Start the day early with an exciting birdwatching excursion. With over 400 species of birds in the area, you may spot herons, macaws, toucans, woodpeckers, kingfishers, hummingbirds, and more. Keep an eye out for monkeys, sloths, and green iguanas along the riverside before returning to the lodge for breakfast.
Mid-morning, we’ll visit Puerto Miguel, a serene Cocama community. Learn about their culture and traditions, and if lucky, meet a sloth you can hold and photograph — a memorable experience for wildlife lovers.
After lunch at the lodge, it’s time for an authentic jungle camping experience. With the help of our local guide, we’ll set up tents, build traditional palm-leaf huts, and prepare a BBQ dinner. Depending on conditions, you may also try fishing with local spears or nets.
As night falls, enjoy stories of Amazonian legends and myths around the campfire, immersing yourself in the sounds and mysteries of the rainforest.
Highlights
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Morning birdwatching with monkeys, sloths, and iguanas
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Visit Puerto Miguel Cocama village to learn about local culture
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Jungle camping experience with tent setup and traditional huts
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BBQ dinner and optional fishing using local techniques
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Evening Amazon legends and storytelling under the stars
Day 3 – Jungle Trek, Pink Dolphins & Night Wildlife
Wake up to a beautiful Amazon morning, surrounded by birdsong and the calls of red howler monkeys. Enjoy breakfast at the campsite, then pack up your camping gear and return to the lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon, around 3:00 p.m., embark on a boat ride downstream along the Yarapa River. The river’s reflective waters offer stunning views of the sky and surrounding rainforest, leading to the mighty Amazon River. At the river mouth, spot pink and gray river dolphins as they surface to breathe. Your guide will share legends of these iconic animals and discuss conservation challenges.
Enjoy a sunset cruise on the Amazon before returning to the lodge. After dinner, head out for a night hike in the rainforest, spotting giant frogs, tarantulas, snakes, scorpions, and other nocturnal creatures such as bamboo rats, pacas, and opossums.
Highlights
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Morning camp breakfast and return from jungle campsite
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Boat ride on Yarapa River to the Amazon River
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Spot pink and gray river dolphins
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Enjoy a sunset on the Amazon
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Night hike spotting frogs, tarantulas, snakes, and nocturnal wildlife
Day 4 – Piranha Fishing & Return to Iquitos
After a well-deserved rest, enjoy breakfast at the lodge before heading out for a thrilling piranha fishing experience. While the main goal is to catch the fearsome Amazon piranhas, you may also reel in other local fish species.
Upon returning to the lodge, the chef will prepare a fresh meal using your catch, making for a final Amazonian culinary experience.
These are your last moments in the jungle before packing up and returning to Iquitos, concluding an unforgettable Amazon adventure.
Highlights
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Piranha fishing on the Amazon River
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Catch other local fish species
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Enjoy a meal prepared with your catch
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Return to Iquitos, ending the tour
Important Note:
Our itineraries are flexible and may vary depending on weather and river conditions to ensure the best possible experience.
Estimated Arrival in Iquitos: 6:00 p.m.
