Discover the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve on a compact 3-day, 2-night adventure designed for travelers with limited time who still want to experience the Amazon jungle in an authentic way. If camping in the rainforest has always been on your list, this journey brings together wildlife, river navigation, jungle walks, and overnight stays deep in nature.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
Pickup from your accommodation or the airport in Iquitos, Perú
DEPARTURE TIME
Pick-up between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM
RETURN TIME
Approximately 5:00 PM, 2 days after departure
WEAR
Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots or shoes, a hat, a light jacket, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
Tour details
We are proud of our Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2024 recognition and are celebrating with a limited-time discount on all tours as a thank-you to those who choose us to explore the Amazon.
All prices are in United States Dollars (USD) and are based on a minimum of 2 passengers. Solo travelers may request a price quotation. Flexible itineraries can also be arranged, including special options for honeymooners, large groups, students, and organizations.
We welcome vegetarians and vegans, who receive a 5% discount per person on the tour price. Please mention your dietary preference when booking. For non-vegetarians, meals may include local fish, chicken, or meat. Gluten-free meals are available on request, and any food allergies or gluten intolerance should be shared in advance.
To help reduce plastic use, we kindly encourage you to bring your own refillable water container.
Pacaya Samiria Tour
We have been running eco-tourism activities in Pacaya Samiria National Reserve since 2016, with all required permits kept current by SERNANP. Choosing an approved operator means traveling with greater peace of mind, knowing your experience is safe, responsible, and authentic. As an informed traveler, you have the right to ask for this permit.
Payment methods for booking a Tour
The price of this tour is 397 337 USD per person, based on a minimum of 2 passengers. Payment is flexible, and reservations can be made using PayPal, online VISA, online Mastercard, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum. Payments are also accepted in Peruvian Soles (PEN), United States Dollars (USD), and Euro (EUR).
Your journey begins with a morning pickup from your accommodation in Iquitos or our office by private car or minivan, depending on group size. From there, we drive south for about 1 hour and 45 minutes to Nauta, with a short introduction to Iquitos and its surroundings along the way.
At Nauta port, board a private boat for a 3-hour upriver navigation through beautiful scenery, with chances to spot gray and pink river dolphins, herons, turtles, and other species along the riverbanks. Upon arrival at Santo Domingo community, the official checkpoint for entering the reserve, we register and present tickets to the officer in charge. The entrance is regulated by SERNANP.
We continue by boat for another 30 minutes to Buenos Aires community, observing birds and other wildlife along the way. After a jungle walk in the primary forest, enjoy a nocturnal hike in search of spiders, snakes, lizards, frogs, and rodents, while listening to the sounds of the night. Overnight is in a typical village house in Buenos Aires, where you will sleep in individual beds with mosquito nets.
Rise early to watch the sunrise over the rainforest before setting out on expedition. Look for monkeys and sloths, then explore the riverbanks by canoe, staying alert for wildlife activity in the morning.
Next, travel about 3 hours along the Pucate River, going deeper into the primary jungle. You will also try artisanal piranha sport fishing with guidance and equipment provided. If luck is on your side, you may catch Acarahuazu (Oscar fish), Fasaco (Common trahira), and more.
Continue with sightings of pink dolphins (Inia geoffrensis) and gray dolphins, with the opportunity to swim in the Pucate River inside Pacaya Samiria. A jungle walk through virgin rainforest follows, including a visit to the Lupuna, one of the largest trees in the Amazon rainforest.
Later, explore Iricahua lake after a 2 to 3 hour walk through the jungle. Here, you may see woolly monkeys, howler monkeys, titi monkeys, Paiche (Arapaima Gigas), turtles, and caimans basking in the sun. In the evening, head out on a nocturnal expedition in search of white and black caimans. Afterward, set up camp and spend the night in tents in the primary jungle.
Start the day with an early canoe excursion and birdwatching, when wildlife is most active along the riverbanks and inside the jungle. Continue with a jungle walk looking for primates and exploring nearby cochas in search of more animals.
On the way back, stop in Buenos Aires community, where you may have time to rest and, if you wish, support the local community by purchasing handmade handicrafts. Then return by boat to Nauta town, followed by ground transportation back to Iquitos. Drop-off is at our office, your accommodation, or the airport.
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Price
337,00 US$