Pacaya Samiria Ecological Expedition
Technical Notes
| Tour Lenght: | 5 days / 4 nights |
|---|---|
| Activities : | Birdwatching, Ecological, Wildlife view, Hiking, Entomology. |
| Places to be visited: | City Tour Iquitos,Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Iquitos. |
| Minimun Number of Pax: | 02 pax |
Itinerary
Day 1: Iquitos - Tambo Amazonico Lodge
You will be met at the airport by one of our native guides,
trained in Amazon ecology. On the way to the dock you will have a
brief tour of the XIX century colonial city, and its places of
interest. At the dock board a typical Pamacari boat and navigate on
the Amazon River for 4 hours, beginning your adventure. The
majestic Amazon River is 4,000 miles long on its way to the
Atlantic Ocean, and has 200 fish species. You will see interesting
places along your river travelling, until you arrive to the Tambo
Amazonico Lodge. Lunch.
Afternoon, hike to visit a bird community to observe macaws,
parrots and other colorful birds, that are attracted to the mineral
salts of the giant Machimango Tree.
Bring some extra T-shirts because you will also have an opportunity
to trade them for or buy local crafts in the village of Jaldar.
Dinner
Bring your flashlight for an exciting evening boat ride in search
of Black Caiman or other nocturnal creatures.
At night there will be a night expedition in search of alligators.
Dinner. Lodging.
Day 2: Tambo Amazonico Lodge - Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
you will want your binoculars and camera for this early morning
boat excursion to the Yarapa Creek for birdwatching. The Yarapa is
known for its many hidden lakes where you will find the primitive
Hoatzin Birds nesting in thorny palm trees, and Horned Screamers
roosting on giant lily pads. Breakfast.
Leave the Yarapa behind continuing south up the Amazon, (remember,
the current of the river flows south to north) where you´ll
pass through the joining of the river the Ucayali and Maranon.
This is the actual point where the two great rivers meet to form
the Amazon River. Continue up the Marañon River making a
brief stop in the small town of Nauta before arriving at the mouth
of the Yanayacu-Pucate River, the entrance into the Reserve. Look
for large groups of pink dolphin feeding here. Stop in the village
of 20 de Enero (January 20th) to visit forest police checkpoint.
(You will also get a chance to see the artificial beaches where
villagers are raising Taricaya and Charapa Turtle eggs as part of
the reserves conservation efforts.)
Continue up the Yanayacu to the village of Yarina. Interchange
experience about local and native life. Yarina is the last
settlement on the Yanayacu River and will be our base. Here you
will get a chance to stretch your legs with a late morning hike
along the Shushupe Trail, where you may see Squirrel Monkeys, Huapo
Negros, Pichicho, or White Mustachioed Tamarins. We have also seen
larger rodents like Anuje, and Majaz scurrying along the path, and
endless trails of Leaf Cutter Ants.
After lunch, continue up river to Japon Cocha (Lake Japan) where
you will discover an amazing diversity of giant trees and palms.
This lake is literally teeming with aquatic fauna such as King
Fishers, Horned Screamers, White Heron wading on the banks of the
lake, and trees filled with Cormorants and Anhingas. Squirrel
Monkeys, Woolies, and Tamarins are abundant. You and your guide
will also paddle your way into the Quebrada Martin Caño to
explore. Return to Lake Japan. Dinner camp out in tents at the
lake.
Day 3: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Early morning, boat excursion into the Quebrada San Juan (San
Juan Stream) and El Fraile for spectacular birdwatching. Here you
will be able to observe Scarlet, Blue, Red and Yellow Macaws, with
many other exotic bird species. Return to Yarina for breakfast.
Full day to Chingana Creek where you will quietly paddle in search
of Howler Monkeys and Saimiris. The jungle here is thick and the
trees have grown to form a canopy over the creek, creating a
primate "super highway". Box Lunch.
Back out on the Yarina, you will get a chance to see the primitive
and mysterious Amazon Pink River Dolphin. Dive in for a closer
look!
Afternoon, excursion to Pasto Lake, where families of Giant River
Otter make their home. Continue the journey into the Del Huapo
Stream to observe giant Lupuna and Renaco Trees. This is also an
excellent area to view Macaws. Return to Yarina.
Evening, boat ride in search of Black Caiman, and other nocturnal
creatures such as Night Jars, Hawks, Owls, Tiger Heron and Great
Potoos. Dinner camp out in tents.
Day 4: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
After breakfast, you begin the most interesting tract in the
whole journey, having the opportunity to observe the pink and gray
dolphins. Carry out a handmade fishing tour with arrows, under the
direction of our native guides. With great care, you will observe
the second time what you did not have the opportunity to see the
first time; some enigmatic river wolves that live in big family
flocks in their own burrows. Lunch.
Take a walk, until you reach some ponds where live huge Black
Caymans (alligators) that can measure up to 6 mts. long. We then
return to Pona Cocha. Dinner. Spend the night in tents.
Day 5: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve - Iquitos - Lima
Breakfast. Return to Iquitos. At proper time transfer to the airport. End of services
Tour Inclusions
- 1 night accommodation at the Tambo Amazonico Lodge.
- 3 nights camp at the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
- In and out transfers.
- All applicable taxes.
- Bilingual guided tours.
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
Things you should bring along on your trip to Manu
- Binoculars, Camera and film ASA 200 and 400 for the inner
forest.
- Sleeping Bag
- Warm clothing (in case of a cold front), long sleeve shirts and
long pants (cotton)
- 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
- Wide brim hat (for sunny days), sun glasses
- Towel, swimming suit, personal medicines and/or supplies (e.g.:
liquid for contact lenses).
- Day pack, and one back pack or duffel bag of luggage per
person
- One bottle of water for the first day, plastic bags.
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