AMAZON EXPERIENCE | 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
EXPLORING THE BUFFER ZONE OF PACAYA SAMIRIA
$269 Per Person
Based on a group of 2 people minimum
Day 1 – Arrival & Amazon Rainforest Exploration
Our adventure begins at 8:00 a.m. with pick-up from your hotel or Iquitos airport by one of our expert guides and driver. We’ll drive 1.5 hours to Nauta, the only city connected to Iquitos by road. Upon arrival, a comfortable traditional boat will take us to the Yarapa Communal Reserve, located in the buffer zone of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where our eco-lodge is nestled in the heart of the rainforest.
Depending on the season, the boat journey takes approximately 2.5 hours. Along the way, you’ll admire colorful birds, spot river dolphins, and, if lucky, see a sloth hanging from Punga trees (Pseudobombax munguba).
We’ll arrive at the lodge around 1:00 p.m. for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, we’ll explore the primary rainforest wearing rubber boots. You’ll discover giant trees, diverse palm species, and search for terrestrial mammals. Our guide will explain the use of seeds in local handicrafts and teach about medicinal plants and their practical applications.
After returning to the lodge, enjoy dinner before setting out on a night excursion to spot caimans in nearby lagoons — an exciting chance for photos before releasing them back into their natural habitat.
Highlights
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Travel from Iquitos to Nauta and explore the Yarapa Communal Reserve
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Boat ride along the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve with wildlife spotting
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Explore the primary rainforest and learn about medicinal plants and handicrafts
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Evening caiman-spotting tour in Amazon lagoons
Day 2 – Birdwatching, Cocama Community & Pink Dolphins
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. Along the riverbanks, look for monkeys, sloths, and green iguanas in the treetops before returning to the lodge for breakfast.
Later, we’ll visit Puerto Miguel, a peaceful Cocama community. Learn about their culture, traditions, and daily life, and if lucky, meet a sloth that you can hold and photograph.
After lunch at the lodge, embark on an afternoon boat ride along the Yarapa River, which leads to the Amazon River. At the river’s mouth, you’ll have the chance to see pink dolphins (bufeo colorado) up close. Your guide will share the legend of the pink dolphin and explain conservation challenges for this iconic species. Enjoy a sunset cruise on the Amazon before returning to the lodge.
After dinner, go on a night walk in the rainforest, spotting giant frogs, tarantulas, snakes, scorpions, and other nocturnal wildlife such as mice and opossums.
Highlights
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Morning birdwatching with monkeys and sloths along the riverbanks
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Visit Puerto Miguel Cocama community and experience local culture
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Afternoon boat ride to see pink dolphins
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Enjoy a sunset on the Amazon River
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Evening night walk spotting frogs, tarantulas, and nocturnal wildlife
Day 3 – Piranha Fishing & Return to Iquitos
After a relaxed breakfast at the lodge, we’ll head out for an exciting piranha fishing experience on the Amazon River. While the main goal is to catch the famous red piranhas, you may also reel in other local fish species.
Upon returning to the lodge, our chef will prepare a fresh dish using your catch, served during lunch, making for a truly memorable Amazonian culinary experience.
After lunch, it’s time to pack up and return to Iquitos, marking the end of your unforgettable 3-day Amazon jungle adventure.
Highlights
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Piranha fishing on the Amazon River
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Opportunity to catch other Amazonian fish species
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Enjoy a freshly prepared meal from your catch
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Return to Iquitos, concluding 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.
