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THE MOST OUTSTANDING:

• Take a 5-day jungle tour through the Peruvian Amazon from Iquitos.
• See the Amazon sunrise, exotic plants and animals, visit a local tribe, and take a jungle trek.
• Learn about the biodiversity of the rainforest and how important it is.
• Enjoy a carefree trip on this all-inclusive tour.
• Save time by arranging accommodation and transport independently
• Discover native plants and wildlife in their natural jungle environment
• Roundtrip transportation from the Iquitos airport.

Our staff will meet and meet you at the Iquitos Airport from where you will be transferred to the city or picked up at the hotel. Along the way, you will briefly get to know the tourist highlights of Iquitos, this representative town of the Peruvian jungle that in the 19th century went from being a small outpost to the most important port city of the Amazon basin, acquiring a cosmopolitan status. prominent during the so-called “Rubber”. boom”.

In Iquitos, you will first be introduced to your naturalist guide and then transferred overland to Nauta, where you will board the boat that will take you to the Tambo Amazonico Lodge.

Transfer to the town of Nauta distant 62 miles from Iquitos by the new Iquitos-Nauta Highway. The land route crosses various ecosystems, such as the Quistococha National Tourist Park, a dense humid forest, and the Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve, a forest of scrubs and white sands of varillal and chamisal, a favorite place for bird watching and home to some endemic species.
After a journey of approximately 2 hours, you will arrive in Nauta, a small and picturesque town on the banks of the Marañón River. You may have a few minutes to stroll through the town before boarding the boat to the Yarapa River (Zona Exterior Pacaya-Samiria). Lunch.

Navigate the Marañón River. The Marañón that together with the Ucayali form the mighty Amazon River, has its origin 1,000 miles back in the heights of the Department of Huánuco. It was through this waterway that much of the Peruvian Amazon region was explored and settled since the 16th century when Spanish conquistadors searched for “the country where everything is gold.” Currently, the
Marañón is the way to discover another type of immeasurable wealth, one of the largest natural reserves in Peru.

The boat ride from Nauta takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach the inner zone of Pacaya-Samiria in the Yanayacu-Pucate river basin (112 miles SW of Iquitos). The journey will prove to be interesting from the very beginning with a beautiful sight that will be revealed to your eyes. Endless greenery, blue sky with clouds of unusual shapes blend harmoniously with the chocolate-colored waters of the river; swarms of parrots, macaws and egrets flying from one side of the river to the other, further on a pink flash in the water reveals the presence of a “bufeo” or dolphin daring the boatmen to come closer for a better quick view.

Entrance to the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Navigate the Yanayacu-Pucate River and immediately notice the change in color of the water; The rivers and lakes of the reserve are dark, almost black, limpid and still, thus having a reflection image effect that reproduces the beauty of the environment as if it were a mirror. There will be a brief stop to register at the Santo Domingo ranger station. Minutes later the boat will go to the camp following the course of the Yanayacu-Pucate.

Camping near the community of Arequipa. Approximately one hour of navigation within the reserve, tents will be erected on the river bank. While our staff prepares everything for a most rewarding rest and meal, you can take pictures of the stunning scenery or perhaps visit the nearby town and meet its inhabitants. Our expert cook will have a delicious dinner ready when you return to camp.

Commentary with your guide about the day’s experiences Spend the night in a safe and comfortable tent, most often under a starry sky that seems to inspire the sounds of jungle creatures.

• DIFFICULTY: Easy

If you get up very early in the morning you will be delighted to see the birds leaving their nests to look for food in the river or its surroundings.
After a hearty breakfast, the journey continues with increased chances of seeing wildlife as you navigate further into the reserve.
Our destination is Shansho Cocha, a meander-shaped lake an hour and a half away from the camp. Enchanting views along the way will reveal the uniqueness of this place; some of the highlights of this environment are the giant lupuna (Ceiba pentandra), capirona and capinurí (Heliocostilis scabra) trees and striking birds such as the toucan (Pteroglossus sp.), the scarlet macaw (Ara macao), the blue macaw and-The yellow macaw (Ara ararauna), the great egret (Egreta alba) and the Amazonian kingfisher (Chloroceryle amazona). Upon arrival at Shansho Cocha, you will observe the Hoatzin or “Shansho” (Opysthocomus hoazin), a bird with prehistoric features that nests and feeds on the shores of this lake. Return to camp and lunch. After a brief rest time, the boat trip continues along the Yanaquillo stream, where it is possible to find squirrel monkeys (Saimiri boliviensis), saddleback marmosets (Saguinus fuscicollis) and sloths (Bradypus variegatus). Return to the campsite and dinner. Overnight.

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Breakfasts. In the morning, take a boat or canoe trip to Japon Creek and Yanta Lake, where in addition to bird watching, you’ll also have time to fish. Among the species of fish found in the reserve we can name; piranha (Serrasalmus sp.), tarpon (Brycun americus), sardine (Triportheus sp.), among others.

Lunch. Canoe ride to enjoy more of the exceptional natural scenery of the reserve. Late afternoon is a good time to photograph birds returning to their nests for the night. Dinner and last comments with your guide about your experience in the reserve. Overnight.

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Breakfast early in the morning and then transfer from the camp to another place (Sacarita de Yarina) boat trip for two more hours inside the reserve. During the trip you can see the graceful pink dolphins (Inia geoffrenssis) and the “taricayas”, local name for the yellow-spotted river turtles (Podocnemis unifilis). You might also have the chance to see the elusive giant river otters (Ptenura brasiliensis), skilled swimmers and fishermen. Arrival at destination and camp set up.

Lunch on the river bank with a view of the beautiful landscape.

Walk around the camp to discover the exquisite flora and fauna of this area. See the wonderful color changes of the rainforest at sunset.

Dinner and comments with your guide about the activities scheduled for the next day.

Overnight.

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Breakfast and last opportunity to take pictures in the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. After our staff has packed all the camping equipment, the return trip to Nauta begins along the Marañón River. A car or bus will take you to Iquitos and our staff will transfer you to your hotel or to the airport if you have a flight back to Lima scheduled.

• DIFFICULTY: Easy