
Pacaya Samiria 3 Day Tour
Dare to spend three days in Pacaya Samiria and enjoy a complete Amazon rainforest experience. You will encounter amazing creatures both day and night. Pacaya Samiria 3 Day Tour. Day 1. Pickup in Iquitos at 8 am, then travel by bus to Nauta.
- 3 - 5 days
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Dare to spend three days in Pacaya Samiria and enjoy a complete Amazon rainforest experience. You will encounter amazing creatures both day and night.
Pacaya Samiria 3 Day Tour
Day 1
Pickup in Iquitos at 8 am, then travel by bus to Nauta. From there, travel to the Marañon River for a 3.5-hour boat trip, observing deep canyons. Afterward, set up camp and rest before dining on a typical Peruvian menu with vegetarian options available. Explore the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve by boat to Huaylla Lake and observe wildlife including herons and pink river dolphins. At night, search for tarantulas and listen to nocturnal animals.
Day 2
Begin with breakfast at camp before returning to Pacaya Samiria to set up camp for the night. Discover different flora and fauna, including the yellow-crowned parrot, sloths, and monkeys. Enjoy a night boat ride to observe caimans, turtles, and anacondas before returning to camp for the last night.
Day 3
This day focuses on Indigenous fishing traditions, including hunting for piranhas. After breakfast, return to the jungle for more wildlife observation. Enjoy a meal at camp before heading back to Nauta by boat and then taking a bus back to Iquitos.
5-Day Tour
Extend your experience with a 5-day tour, allowing 2 additional days in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
Accommodation
Stay inside the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, choosing between a private room with a shared bathroom or camping in the jungle with provided accommodations. Options include 1 or 2 nights in each place, or 2 or 4 nights in the same accommodation.
Pickup point
Includes pickup from your hotel in Iquitos or at Iquitos Airport for flights arriving before 12 pm.
Minimum age restriction
The minimum age is 7 years old to participate in this activity.
Adventure tour
The 3 or 5-day tour offers an immersive experience in the Amazon jungle, away from civilization without mobile coverage and private bathrooms. Bring mineral water, batteries, a flashlight, mosquito repellent, and motivation for this adventure!
Prices
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Transport by bus and boat
- 2 or 4 nights of accommodation (depending on selection)
- English–speaking guide
- Meals
- Admission to sites mentioned
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility