Iquitos: Full Day Pacaya Samiria National Reserve Tour

Peru



Explore the wonders of Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, considered to be the best-protected area in Peru, and discover the array of wildlife that lives here, including monkeys and exotic birds in their natural habitat.

Highlights

  • Explore Pacaya Samiria National Reserva, the best-protected area in Peru
  • Discover untouched nature in the Amazon rainforest
  • See wildlife including, monkeys, pink and gray dolphins, and colorful birds in their natural habitat

Description

Your wildlife adventure begins in the morning with pickup from your hotel in Iquitos and heads to Nauta Port. Admire the stunning scenery during the 2-hour drive, then embark on a boat ride along the beautiful Marañon River. As you sail through the jungle waters, watch out for pink and gray dolphins as they catch the waves from the bow of the boat. From your local tour guide, learn everything there is to know about dolphins and how important they are for the Amazon environment. Upon arrival at the reserve, enjoy a short hike through the vast greenery of the landscape and look for capybaras, monkeys, birds, grasshoppers, crickets, frogs, sloths, spiders and snakes. Learn about the array of wildlife that lives here in the park, and the diverse role they all play in the biosphere of the jungle. As you wander through the park, discover the medicinal plants that grow here and listen to stories about how they have been used by indigenous people for thousands of years. Midway through the tour, enjoy a picnic lunch against the stunning backdrop of the park and immerse yourself in this truly amazing natural wonder.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Iquitos
Boat navigation • Bilingual guide in English/Spanish • Picnic lunch and bottled water • Entrance fee to protected areas
Food and drinks not listed • Personal expenses
Optional gratuities

Important Information

  • Activities may be changed depending on the Amazon River water level

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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