Iquitos Pacaya Samiria

Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Iquitos - Pacaya Nauta Samiria

Reception at the airport in Iquitos and transfer to the city. The tour will offer a brief orientation Iquitos, looking at the main tourist sites of this representative Peru s orient city in the nineteenth century went on to become a "small" village in the most important colony in the Amazon River, taking on a surprising cosmopolitan condition for the so-called "Rubber Foot."

Presentation of expert naturalist guide who will be responsible for provide the largest and most accurate information on attractions known.

Transfer to the city of Nauta located about 100 km by bus along the new road Iquitos-Nauta. The route traverses a variety of ecosystems including wetlands include leafy forest National Tourist Park Quistococha; varillales with soil and sagebrush stretches of white sand in which is located Mishana Allpahuayo National Reserve, an ideal place to observe wildlife flu among which include endemic species.

After about 2 ½ hours travel will reach Nauta, a small picturesque town on the Rio Maranon. Before boarding the boat that will transport you to the Pacaya-Samiria have time to make a short walk around Nauta and enjoy a delicious lunch. Navigation Maranon River upstream. The Maranon which together with the Ucayali give birth to the mighty Amazon River, is home to over 1,500 km. in the highlands of Huanuco. It was through this waterway that much of Amazonia has been explored and colonized from the sixteenth century when the Spanish conquistadors were seeking "the country where everything is golden." Maranon currently allows us to know the incalculable natural wealth excursion by boat to one of the largest natural reserves in Peru.

The boat ride lasts 2 hours to enter the inner area of the Pacaya-Samiria River Basin in Yanayacu-Pucate (180 km. Southeast of Iquitos). The trip will be very interesting because from the outset can appreciate the beautiful landscape that stretches in front of their eyes. The vegetation and endless blue sky with clouds of whimsical shapes up with the chocolate color of the Maranon a unique setting for assessing flocks of parrots, parakeets and egrets flying from one side to the other, beyond a flash of pink on water signals the presence of a porpoise or dolphin that challenges us to see it with stealth attention.

Entrance to the Pacaya-Samiria. Yanayacu navigate the river in which to appreciate the dark waters that allow a clear reflection characteristic of the rivers and "lakes" of the reservation, making a brief stop to check in at the checkpoint on January 20. As we head to install our first camp we spotted "horned screamers" (Anhima cornuta), herons and hawks that feed on the river also carefully watching the trees will be possible to discover playful monkeys "monks" (Saimiri boliviensis) or tamarins (Saguinus fuscicollis).

Camp on the journey between January 20 and Yarina. After boarding us about 30 km. on the reservation, we will stop to pick up our camp on the banks of Yanayacu. As our staff prepares everything necessary to enjoy a restful sleep, you can take advantage of the rest of the afternoon to take pictures of the landscape as night falls or take a short walk to familiarize yourself with the terrain. Our expert chef will promptly list an evening meal prepared to satisfy your palate.

Comments of the program guide on the following day.

Overnight in a comfortable and safe tent under the stars that seem to inspire the sounds produced by the creatures of the forest.



Day 02: Pacaya Samiria

Breakfast. Early can enjoy watching the birds leave their nests in search of food, which provides the river, then proceed to break camp and continue their journey along the River Yanayacu with great prospects to observe wildlife as much as it is being penetrating into the reserve. Our next destination is the community where he has been doing Yarina a reforestation project for aquatic turtles "taricayas (Podocnemis unfilis). On the way we stop to assess the avian and terrestrial wildlife that often hover near the edges, like the capybara or capybara (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris), considered the world's largest rodent, birds such as parrots, macaws and toucans, in the forest canopy, a lazy or "Peleja (Bradypus variegatus) and perhaps groups of monkeys swinging as the" Machine "(Cebus albifrons) and the" choro "(Brown Woolly Monkey).

At noon you will arrive at Yarina and while our staff prepares lunch, your guide will lead you to where are located the artificial beaches where eggs are placed "taricaya" likely protected from predators. At the end of "ebb" each year, when the eggs hatch, the hatchlings are released near the river bank to initiate their fight for survival.

There are over 200 communities in the surroundings of the reserve many of whom engaged in conservation and reforestation as part of a sustainable economy that tourism is an important part also.

After lunch, continue about 30 km. navigating to get near the checkpoint of "Soledad" which will set up camp for the night. After dinner your guide will lead you on a thrilling hunt for alligators Yanayacu River. In the reserve are white and black caiman, the latter mostly in the oxbow lake. " Overnight Meals: Lunch and dinner.



Day 03: Pacaya Samiria

Breakfast, then it will embark on a two-hour hike to Laguna Caro. By following the trail of forest is likely to find some species of monkeys as the "box" or howler monkeys (Alouatta seniculus), whose large primate male emits howls sound serious, the "black monkey (Cebus Apella) or" handsome black "(Phitecia monachus), both of medium size. They may also see some of the medicinal plants that are used by native populations and even some industrialized and commercialized as pharmaceuticals. Caro Lake is very rich in fish fauna so abundant red piranha (Serrasalmus natteri), the "paco" (Colossoma brachypomun), the "arahuana (Osteoglossun bicirrhosum) and the" peacock bass (Cichla ocellaris). Not only have the opportunity to canoe through this beautiful lake but with the help of his expert guide can also fish the natively.

Lunch on the shores of the lake watching the magnificent landscape. If fishing has been fruitful cook may ask for their prey to native style.

Once returned to camp you might want to rest or otherwise continue their observation of wildlife along the River Yanayacu.

Dinner - Overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner



Day 04: Pacaya Samiria

Early riser breakfast to observe birds prior to departure. While our staff up camp, your guide will lead you into bird watching near the Yanayacu. You may be able to see some raptors tend to look for their prey in the river, such as: "Shihuang" or "Caracara" (Mivalgo chimachima), the Condor of the Jungle (Sarcorrampus papa), the "old mother" (Buteogallus nigricollis) and even a beautiful harpy eagle (Harpy harpiya). The return trip downstream is due to the Maranon with some stops on the route to appreciate biodiversity. The river is the habitat of other interesting species such as the Wolf River (Pteronura brasiliensis), a semi-aquatic carnivore of the family of otters that live in groups and are usually easily recognized by the strong emitting grunts.

Also living in the reserve one of the world's largest snakes, the famous Anaconda (Eunectes murinus) that can reach well over 6 meters long and spends most time in the water.

By mid afternoon the boat will stop at the shore to stretch our legs and have lunch, then continue sailing until arriving at the most appropriate place to install the last camp near a mouth of Yanayacu. While our staff made preparations to end the Pacaya-Samiria adventure, you can visit the nearest community with his guide and interact with most people who develop farming and fishing. Dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner



Day 05: Pacaya Samiria / Nauta / Iquitos

Breakfast and last chance to take photos in the Pacaya Samiria. Our staff will lift the camp and then board the boat will sail to the Maranon River downstream where it will continue until the City of Nauta. A bus will take you back to Iquitos city where our staff will transfer to the hotel or the airport to board your flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Inclusions

- Transfer in and out
- 04 nights in camps itinerant Samiria Pacaya
- All transfers of entry and exit from the city of Iquitos
- Transportation, admission, attendance
- All applicable taxes
- Bilingual guides on all tours
Note: Due to constant changes in the nature of the Peruvian jungle, scheduled daily activities may vary according to local conditions.