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ADVENTURE IN THE JUNGLE
PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE
4 days / 3 nights
** Magical Experience **
 
TOUR DESCRIPTION
BREAKFAST   BOX LUNCH   LUNCH   DINNER
DAY 01 IQUITOS / LODGE
We begin our adventure along the Peruvian jungle in the airport in the city of Iquitos. We will go to the town of Nauta, the first town founded by the Spanish people on the shores of the MarañónRiver, in a modern and comfortable minivan with air conditioning (in a entirely paved road). The journey lasts about 1 ½ hours for a distance of 97 km. In Nauta we will board the boats to visit the confluence of the Ucayali y Marañón Rivers where we will have a unique view of the birth of the Amazon River from a more than 30 meter high outlook tower. Then we will continue our journey to the lodge to register and lunch. In the afternoon, while taking a walk round the forest surrounding the lodge we will observe the flora and fauna of the place. Depending on weather conditions we will be able to see the beauty of sunset. If the environmental conditions allow it we will go on a boat excursion to some gorge in search of nocturnal animals and insects, and we will listen to the sounds coming from the jungle. After that, we will return to the lodge to dine and rest.

DAY 02 PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE / LODGE
At dawn, we will take a walk by the surroundings looking for birds. After that we will return to the lodge for breakfast. Immediately after, we will make a trip to the Pacaya Samiria National Reservewhere we will register and enter the reserve. In our visit we willgo on an excursion in search of pink and grey dolphins along the Yanayacu River where we will get in touch with the huge variety of existing flora and fauna in the reserve. The first thing that will catch our attention is the water of the river that reflect the sky, the clouds, the vegetationon the shores and the big trees with such clarity that the visitors will believe they are sailing over an endless mirror, which is the reason why Pacaya Samiria is also known as “the jungle of the mirrors.” At noon, we will stop for a moment to eat lour box lunch. We will visit the lagoons Japón and Plantano both with a large variety of palm trees, trees and beautiful landscape. Also, we will have excursions on canoe, go fishing, hike searching for more animals or maybe just refresh in some of the lagoons. At the end of our daily activities we will return to the lodge to dine and rest.

DAY 03 NAUTA GORGE / LODGE
Early morning, we will continue watching birds to later return to the lodge on time for breakfast. Immediately after, we will go on a boat excursion across the Nauta Gorge and neighbouring lagoons, where we will observe the flora and fauna of the place. We will watch primates, sloth, aquatic birds,amongothers. We will stop to enjoy our box lunch under the shadow of the huge surrounding trees. Later on during our primary forest exploration the guide will identify the medicinal plants and trees of interest. At sunset we will return to the lodge to dine and rest.

DAY 04 NATIVE COMMUNITY / IQUITOS
After breakfast, we will visit a native community and observe their daily activities. We will be able to collaborate with the development of the community buying typical handicrafts f the area. These are made of seeds and vegetable ivory called “tagua.” Immediately after lunch we will take off to Iquitos´s airport to board the flight to Lima.

 
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES
 
  • All the transfers airport / lodge / airpot.
  • Nights accomodation as specified.
  • Meals like the program.
  • Excursions to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
  • Excursions as mentioned in the program.
  • Entrance to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
  • Transfers services and guides in Spanish / English.
  • Luggage transfer at the airport and Lodge.
  • Entrance to Grau vantage point.
  • 1 bottle of water.
THE PROGRAM DOESN'T INCLUDE
 
  • Local flight tickets.
  • Airport taxes (Lima USD 6.05 and Iquitos USD 3.57).
  • Alcoholic drinks, sodas and / or bottle of water.
  • Tips.
  • Extras, phone calls, laundry, etc.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Services not mentioned in the program.
USEFUL INFORMATION
 
Weather:
The weather at the Reserve is tropical, warm and humid, with low temperatures (22º C - 72º F) and high temperatures (32º C - 88º F), except for the month of June. In June temperatures may fall abruptly as a consequence of the cold winds coming from the south. Dawn is generally cool. It can rain any time in the year, raining most frequently during the months of February and May. 

Vaccines:
Even though it is not mandatory, it is recommended that the visitor be vaccinated against the yellow fever for at least 10 days previous to the trip. 
 
WHAT TO BRING
 
  • Cotton made light clothing
  • T-shirts or long sleeve shirts (neuter colours are preferred)
  • Bathing suit
  • Cap or hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Binoculars
  • Sneakers / rubber boots (specially on rainy seasons)
  • Raincoat (specially on rainy seasons)
  • Camera and film / video camera
  • Flashlight
  • Sun block
  • 35% DEET Insect repellent
  • Personal use medicine