Pacaya Samiria 9D/8N

Day 1: Iquitos - Nauta - Buenos Aires The adventure begins! We depart at 8:00 a.m. from the airport or hotel, embarking on an exciting 1-hour and 45-minute journey by road to Nauta, a town with a rich history that our expert guide will share with you. Board a traditional boat at Nauta's port and set off on an epic 3-hour journey up the majestic Marañón and Ucayali Rivers. Along the way, you'll be amazed by sightings of herons, hawks, eagles, and breathtaking landscapes. Arrive at Santo Domingo, the gateway to the untamed Pacaya Samiria Reserve, where we'll obtain the necessary permits to enter this natural sanctuary. Continue navigating towards the remote village of Buenos Aires. We'll have lunch onboard as the adventure continues. Settle into a typical house and prepare for an exhilarating hike in search of wildlife, challenging the mysteries of the jungle. Dinner in the typical house followed by a night excursion, where adrenaline will surge as we search for frogs, scorpions, nocturnal monkeys, and other fascinating jungle inhabitants. Overnight in the typical house, surrounded by the vibrant sounds of wild nature.

Day 2: Buenos Aires - Alvan Wake up with adrenaline pumping for a canoe expedition in search of early birds and monkeys while enjoying the majestic Amazonian sunrise. Breakfast in the typical house and preparation for a challenging 2-hour navigation up the Pucate River, venturing deeper into the unexplored jungle. Arrival at Alvan, where we set up camp in the heart of the virgin jungle. Lunch at the camp, recharging for the next adventure. Exploration of the primary forest in search of exotic creatures, including monkeys, birds, and the enigmatic hoatzin, known as the "living fossil." Dinner at the camp and an electrifying night expedition, where the darkness will reveal nocturnal birds, water snakes, and other creatures of the night. Overnight in the camp, immersed in the vibrant Amazon rainforest.

Day 3: Alvan - Cetico The day starts early with an exciting canoe excursion, stalking monkeys at dawn along the riverbanks, followed by dynamic fishing for local species. Breakfast at the camp and adventurous 1-hour and 30-minute navigation to Cetico, a remote corner of the reserve. Camp setup and lunch deep in the jungle. Embark on a new adventure by canoe, searching for howler monkeys, colorful birds, and other exotic animals. Piranha fishing in the Pucate River, a challenge for the most daring. Dinner at the camp, gathering strength for the next mission. Night canoe expedition in search of elusive caimans and other nocturnal creatures, an experience full of suspense. Overnight in the camp, surrounded by the jungle in its wildest state.

Day 4: Cetico - Plantano Start the day with a morning canoe expedition, exploring in search of capybaras and turtles in their natural habitat. Breakfast at the camp and navigate up the Yanayacu River for 2 hours, delving deeper into the dense jungle, towards the mysterious spot known as Plantano. Set up our camp in this remote location, where every corner promises a new adventure. Lunch at the camp. A hike in search of medicinal plants and exotic animals, such as the hoatzin and beer monkeys, challenging the secrets of the jungle. Dinner at the camp and a night expedition to track foxes, armadillos, and other creatures that only emerge in the dark. Overnight in the camp, enveloped in the magic of the Amazon jungle.

Day 5: Plantano - Renacal Breakfast at the camp and thrilling navigation up the Yanayacu River, exploring for 2 hours and 30 minutes in search of pink dolphins, birds, and other riverside inhabitants. Arrival at Renacal, where we will set up our camp in this wild spot. Lunch in the heart of nature. An adventurous hike in search of mammal tracks like tapir, jaguar, and capybaras, following the traces of these mysterious creatures. Dinner at the camp and night canoe expedition, exploring the depths of the Amazonian night in search of snakes and other creatures. Overnight in the camp, surrounded by the untamed jungle.

Day 6: Renacal - Yarina Breakfast at the camp and continue our adventure with an exciting 3-hour navigation, spotting monkeys, chameleons, and birds in their natural habitat. Arrival at the Yarina community, where we will settle into a typical house, immersing ourselves in local life. Lunch and exploration in search of anacondas, birds, and timber trees. Dinner in the typical house and night expedition, challenging the darkness in search of Amazonian rodents and other nocturnal animals. Overnight in the typical house, living the authentic jungle experience.

Day 7: Yarina - Chingana We rise early to witness the spectacular Amazonian sunrise, accompanied by the songs of birds and the howls of monkeys, an experience that energizes the day. Breakfast in the typical house and continue our journey to Chingana, an isolated point in the jungle, where we will set up our camp. Lunch followed by an intense hike in search of the black-headed spider monkey, macaws, parrots, and other animals that inhabit this wild corner. Canoe exploration in search of river otters and the giant otter, the most impressive predators of these waters. Dinner at the camp and overnight stay, feeling the thrill of adventure at its peak.

Day 9: Chingana - Lago Parana Breakfast at the camp and we embark on the last great search for wildlife in this vibrant region of the Amazon. Preparation for the return journey, navigating downstream for 5 hours until we reach Lake Parana, where we will set up our last camp. Lunch at the camp and final exploration, searching for the paufil, macaws, toucans, and other jungle wonders. Canoe fishing of local species, one last chance to experience the thrill of river life. Dinner at the camp and night expedition in search of nocturnal birds, scorpions, snakes, closing the adventure on a note of suspense. Overnight at the camp, enjoying the last night under the Amazonian stars.

Day 9: Lago Parana - Iquitos Breakfast and a final hike in search of wildlife, discovering the mythical renaco tree and its legends. Return to the camp and preparation for the journey back, with stops at the Santo Domingo checkpoint and the San Francisco community, where you can explore and purchase local handicrafts. Lunch in the community before returning by boat to Nauta's port and then to Iquitos by private vehicle. Arrival in Iquitos and transfer to the hotel or airport, concluding this epic adventure in the Amazon jungle.