PACAYA SAMIRIA I (GATEWAY TO THE PACAYA-SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE)

ITINERARY:

DAY 01 IQUITOS / TAMBO AMAZONICO LODGE

Our personnel will meet and greet you at the airport. Transfer to Iquitos.

Along the way you will briefly sightsee Iquitos, looking at the most important tourist sites of this representative Peru's orient city founded in the XIX Century.

Transfer by land to the City of Nauta on the shores of the Maranon River where you will board the boat that will take you to the Tambo Amazonico Lodge. On the way you will be impressed at the sight of the Amazon River formation in the confluence of the Maranon with the Ucayali. Boxed lunch on route.

Arrival in our Tambo Amazonico Lodge located on the Yarapa River (100 miles from Iquitos), one of the first tributaries of the Amazon River, in the so called "buffer zone" or the "gateway" to the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve.

As soon as you are installed you will take a hike or canoe ride to explore the beauty of the place. The Tambo Amazonico Lodge is surrounded by exuberant vegetation and beautiful dark water oxbow lakes.

Supper at the lodge. Overnight.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner.

DAY 02 TAMBO AMAZONICO

Early morning birdwatching on the Amazon (Yarapa River mouth). Here it may also be possible to see the amazing pink dolphins.

Breakfast at the lodge.

Primary jungle trekking to observe the diversity of trees that exists around the lodge, amongst timber, medicinal and fruit producing species which are used for the local people. Unique opportunity to spot fauna species that inhabit the area (monkeys, birds, reptiles); also a diversity of insects and plants.

Lunch at the lodge.

Dug-out canoe ride to the Moringo oxbow lake to see the spectacular water lilac "Victoria Regia". It will also be possible to see interesting flora and fauna species found on the shores, such as the "hoatzin" or as it is locally known, "shansho", a bird with prehistoric resemblance that feeds on tree leaves that grow around the lakes.

Thrilling evening excursion to spot caimans.

Supper at the lodge. Overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

DAY 03 TAMBO AMAZONICO

Breakfast at the lodge.

Eco- Cultural visit to the Jaldar community where you will see their handicrafts using materials found in nature. Visit to the local Shaman who will demonstrate the rituals and use of plants in natural medicine.

Lunch at the lodge.

Canoe ride to the Uvos oxbow lake where you will have the opportunity to catch the feared piranha fish.

Supper. Overnight.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

DAY 04 TAMBO AMAZONICO LODGE

Breakfast at the lodge.

Navigate on the Amazon and Maranon to reach the city of Nauta. Return to Iquitos by land.

At a convenient time, transfer to your hotel or airport.

Meals Included: Breakfast.

Tour Inclusions

INCLUDED:

3 Nights accommodation at the Tambo Amazonico Lodge.

In and out transfers.

All applicable taxes.

Bilingual guides (English / Spanish).

All entrance tickets for the excursions mentioned above.

All meals as indicated in the itinerary will be provided in the lodges.

Note: Due to the ever-changing nature of the Peruvian jungle, day-by-day activities may vary due to local conditions.

NOT INCLUDED:

Baggage excess.

Adicional nights or flights cancelation.

Alcoholic drinks, soda or bottled mineral water.

Snacks.

Laundry.

International or National personal telephone calls.

National and International Flights. (Lima / Iquitos / Lima: $ 212 approx.)

Airport taxes ($28 for International flights and $5 for Domestic flights).

Price per Person in American Dollars.

THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING ALONG ON A TRIP TO THE JUNGLE

•  Binoculars,

•  Camera and films (ASA 200 and 400 for the inner forest)

•  Hiking boots, sneakers and shoes for the shower

•  Warm clothing, long sleeve shirts and long pants (cotton) wide brim hat and sun glasses for sunny days

•  100% waterproof rain gear (long poncho or rain wear)

•  Insect repellent (at least 50% Deet),

•  Sunscreen lotion

•  One pair of lightweight ankle height boots and sandals

•  Flashlight, enough batteries (alkaline) and bulbs

•  Towel, swimming suit

•  Personal medicines and/or supplies (liquid for contact lenses for example)

•  A day pack and one back pack or duffel bag of luggage

•  One bottle of water for the first day, plastic bags.

Minimum 2 participants

SOME SUGGESTIONS

- It is necessary to use boots the whole time in the walks.

- It is essential to take a lot of quantity of liquids during their demurrage in the forest.

- To maintain a Sep of dry clothes in the housing.

- Eminently tropical, warm, humid and rainy climate, with a temperature averages yearly of the order of the 28ºC.

- Months of rain from December to March.

- Months of summertime from May to September.