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Puerto
Maldonado |
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MEETING THE PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) |
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Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge offers its
guests comfortable cabins with private bathroom and terrace overlooking
the river, club house, lounge beds, viewpoints and trails that offer
panoramic views of the surrounding jungle and the Maranon. The hostel
has been designed and built according to local art and architecture to
protect the environment from negative impacts and has remained small
enough to preserve the natural beauty of the surroundings. |
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Note: We require minimum two
passengers traveling together If single traveler ask for the supplement. |
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Duration 3 Days & 2 Nights
Departures Daily
Airfares Not included, available upon request
Customizable YES, feel free to ask for extra services |
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DAY 1: IQUITOS/LODGE
We start our adventure of the Peruvian forest at the Iquitos
City Airport, from there we will transport in a modern and
comfortable air-conditioned minivan traveling on a nice highway
to the town of Nauta.
Nauta was the first township founded by the Spanish at the
Maranon River’s bank. The trip takes approximately 1.30 hours, a
97 km journey. In Nauta we will take boats, which belong to the
lodge, to visit the Ucayali and Maranon River, where the Amazon
River is born, from here we have a spectacular sight of the
forest because of the 100 foot high watching tower, next we will
go on with our trip to the lodge for lunch and accommodation. In
the afternoon, we will go on a hike through the rainforests that
surround the lodge, to appreciate rainforest flora and fauna;
depending on the weather conditions, we are able to observe a
beautiful sunset.
Dependant on night time climate conditions, we will make an
excursion by boat to observe night animals and insects; also
enjoyable is hearing the various sounds that come from the
forest, later we will be back to the lodge for dinner and
resting. (L, D)
DAY 2: PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE/LODGE
At dawn, we will make a small hike through the forest around the
lodge, searching for birds to observe, followed by breakfast
back at the lodge.
Immediately after, we will go to the Pacaya Samiria National
Reserve where we register our entry and then continue our
journey into the reserve.
In our visit to the reserve we will make a special excursion to
observe the gray and pink dolphin down the Yanayacu River, in
addition we will be in contact with the vast variety of flora
and fauna that the reserve offers.
Something that immediately catches our attention is the black
waters of the rivers, which reflects with such an identical
image, the sky, the clouds, the bank’s vegetation, the huge
trees, that the tourists have the sensation of traveling between
mirrors; this is why the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve is
known as the “jungle of the mirrors”.
At noon we will stop to have our box lunch.
We will visit Japon and Plantano lakes (cochas), with a great
variety of palms, large trees and a beautiful landscape. At this
place, we can make a variety of activities, dependant on the
tourist, such as canoe rides, piranha fishing, and
identification of plants, bird watching or maybe just relaxing
with a nice cool swim in one of the lakes.
At the end of the day, we will back to the lodge for dinner and
resting. (B, L, D)
DAY 3: RIBERBANK VILLAGE/ IQUITOS
After breakfast we will visit a riverbank village to observe the
lifestyle and daily activities of the people, such as hunting,
gathering, fishing or agriculture, we can also collaborate with
the community development buying typical souvenirs hand made by
the natives, made of seeds and a vegetable ivory called tagua.
Immediately after lunch we go out to the Iquitos City Airport or
hotel. (B)
CHECK LIST
Climate: The climate in the Reserve is tropical, warm and
humid with minimum temperatures of 72º F (22º C) and maximum
temperatures that can reach up to 88º F (28º C), except for the
month of June in which the temperature can drop abruptly due to
the action of the cold fronts that come from the Argentinean
Patagonia. Generally, dawns and nights in the jungle tend to be
fresh. It can rain on any day of the year, being showers more
frequent between the months of February and May.
Vaccinations: It is recommended to be vaccinated against
yellow fever; however it is not mandatory.
What to bring?
• Light clothing preferably cotton.
• Long-sleeve shirts, preferably of neutral colors.
• Sweatshirts.
• Swimsuit.
• Hiking boots.
• Raincoat.
• Cap or hat.
• Sunglasses. • Binoculars.
• Photo camera and film / video camera.
• Flashlight.
• Sunscreen lotion.
• Mosquito repellent with 35% DEET.
• Personal medicines.
• We recommend to bring one piece of luggage and to limit its
weight to 15 kg (32 pounds).
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the ever-changing nature of the
rainforest, day-by-day activities may vary due to local
conditions
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Take the first flight in the morning, tour starts 09:30 / Ret.
Last Flight
Repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, water bottle, light dark
clothing, flashlight, camera, camcorder, objects to trade (barter
with natives)
BAGGAGE
• Baggage transportation is limited to 44 lb (20 Kg) per
passenger for all the flights and local land carriers.
• For tours in Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge: Baggage
transportation is limited to 33 lb (15 Kg) per passenger.
• The owners have the responsibility of their baggage, unless
the baggage has an own insurance.
• Small objects as video or photo cameras, binoculars, bags,
umbrellas, etc are responsibility of their owners, and is
recommendable to get an insurance.
• Is recommendable to carry all the baggage well closed and with
personal identification. |
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INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge
accommodations based on double occupancy. All scheduled land, lake and
river transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with
English-speaking guide services. All entrance fees. Meals as specified
in the itinerary. B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
International or domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees,
excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight
cancellations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water,
snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or
messages, reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal
nature. |
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Mon-Fri 9 Am - 6 Pm ET
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Call Centers |
NORTH AMERICA TOLL FREE
Monday - Friday
From 9 am to 6 pm ET
1 888 671 2852 voice
1 888 671 2853 voice
Discounted Airfares Toll Free
1-866-856-8368
1 480 247 4242 Fax
United Kingdom - TOLL FREE (Freephone)
0-800-098-8450
Australian Customers TOLL FREE
1-800-194078
Rest of the world
+51 1 4443027 - 4457704
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