Day 1

9:00am departure from Maniti Expeditions office in Iquitos City via private auto to arrive in the port town of Nauta (1:30 hours). Breakfast served.

Departure in private motorboat we will travel upriver, passing the spectacular meeting of 2 major rivers (Ucayali & Marañon) that come together to form the Amazon River.

Upstream boating on the Marañon River into the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (50 miles SW / approximately 2 hours and a half from Nauta).

Lunch will be served upon arrival.

Return to Camp for Dinner.

Overnight in tents at Pacaya Samiria Reserve.

Day 2

Early morning breakfast will be served followed by departure campsite. We will cruise the Rio Marañon for about 3 hours until we reach our destination (Shansho Cocha Lake area). During the riverboat trip you will have a great possibility of seeing primates, reptiles, turtles, birds, pink river dolphins, and many other species of flora/fauna along the riverbank.

Arrival for campsite setup and lunch.

After dinner we will go on a night time nature walk to see what types of species can be seen (lizards, snakes, spiders, monkeys).

Overnight in Tents in Pacaya Samiria Reserve.

Day 3

We will pack our things and travel upriver into the National Reserve via Rio Marañon and entering the Rio Yanayacu (close to pueblo Viente de Enero).

We will cruise the river until we reach our destination. During the riverboat trip you will have a great possibility of seeing primates, reptiles, turtles, birds, pink river dolphins, and many other species of flora/fauna along the riverbank.

Arrival for campsite setup and lunch

Overnight Pacaya Samiria Reserve.

Day 4

Early morning breakfast will be served followed by a morning departure on our boat, we will start to make our way back in the direction downriver towards Iquitos city.

Watch birds as they leave their nests to find their food on the river, among them cotingas, macaws, parrots and Harpy (Harpia harpyja).

Excursion to Yanaquillo Creek to spot squirrel monkeys (Saimiri boliviensis), saddle back tamarins (Saguinus fuscicollis) and sloths (Bradypus variegatus).

Overnight in tents at Pacaya Samiria Reserve.

Day 5

We will have an early morning breakfast and prepare for our last excursion into the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. After our morning excursion we will return back to camp to have lunch and pack our belonging and make our way back to the city of Iquitos. During the riverboat trip back to Iquitos you will have a great possibility of seeing caimans, turtles, herons, pink river dolphins, snakes, and many other species of flora/fauna along the riverbank.

Private transportation to bring you to the airport or your hotel of choice.

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Points of Interest

• Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

• Amazon River

• Pacaya Samiria, Lagunas

• All-inclusive meal plan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) with snacks, purified water, juice, coffee, tea, and milk.
• Fully guided jungle tours and excursions as per itinerary.
• Professional bilingual guide (English & Spanish).
• Complete local transportation included.
• All necessary equipment provided, including tents, boots, fishing poles, and first aid.

• Airport transfers (tour starts from our office in Iquitos)
• Extra Items (Souvenirs, Extra Food, Cigarettes, Etc.
• Airfare (We Can Help Arrange Airfare Upon Request)
• All Airport Taxes
• Personal Expenses: Telephone Calls, Laundry Expenses, Alcoholic Drinks, Etc.
• Insurance Against Theft, Loss, Illness or Accident
• Gratuity For Tour Guides
• Hotel In Iquitos City

Embark on a captivating 5-day and 4-night adventure peering into the soul of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where you will have a chance to camp in the lush wilderness of the Peruvian Amazon. This expedition is brimming with a roster of popular activities such as: exploration of the dense jungle, sighting of freshwater dolphins, canoeing, night expeditions searching for caimans, cruises along the Amazon River, learning about the native flora, venturing into secluded lagoons, interacting with native Amazonian tribes, among other highlights.

Daily Program Overview
• leave iquitos / arrive at pacaya-samiria / spot dolphins / night outing
• embark on river cruise / explore shansho cocha region / fish for piranhas / nighttime adventure
• sail on river / day-long hike in rio yanayacu / visit lagoons / after dark outing
• daytime trek / learn about plants / explore yanaquillo creek / nighttime canoe adventure
• morning expedition / visit iiap / journey back to iquitos

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.