Pacaya Samiria National Reserve 10 Days 9 Nights: El Dorado
If one week isn’t enough we got you covered. This tour is part of our new itineraries only for adventurers!
El Dorado. Those two words have been in the mind of many explorers that came to Peru, looking for the marvels and hidden beauties of the mythical place.
Most people thought that El Dorado was all about gold, sculptures, and jewels. The reality is that this place is indeed a treasure, but a natural one. A gorgeous big lake, with stunning landscapes and wide biodiversity. Caimans, jaguars (Otorongo), anacondas, monkeys, many bird species and lots of fishes, reptiles, and amphibians call this place home.
This place is located very deep inside the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, taking many days to reach it, and at least two days for coming back.
This tour is suited for photographers and videographers wanting to go and experience fully a place in the Amazon rainforest where not many people have set foot (or taken pictures). It is also suited for those adventurers wanting to challenge themselves by disconnecting in one of the most beautiful natural scenarios that you can find in the Amazon jungle. Birdwatchers, wildlife lovers, biologists or anyone with a deep interest in seeing exotic and rare amazon animals in their own environment are going to enjoy this itinerary too.
The main difference between this itinerary and the 9 days and 8 nights in Pacaya Samiria is that in this one you get more time to explore the beautiful El Dorado lake and its surroundings camping 2 nights in the zone.
Are you ready to embrace your inner explorer?
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Pickup from your accommodation or airport, Iquitos, Perú | ||||||||||||||||||
DEPARTURE TIME | Pick-up from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM | ||||||||||||||||||
RETURN TIME | Approximately 6:00 PM. (9 days after departure) | ||||||||||||||||||
WEAR | Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots or shoes, hat, light jacket, sunglasses, and sunscreen. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Tour details
All our tours price are in United States Dollars (USD) and are based on a minimum of 2 passengers. If you are a solo traveller please contact us for a price quotation.
If needed more flexible tours could be arranged, as well as special tours for honeymooners, big groups, students promotion and organizations.
We cater to vegetarians and vegans, and encourage them by offering a 5% discount (per person) on the tour price. When you book make sure to let us know about your dietary preference to apply the discount. For non-vegetarians our meals include local fish, chicken or meat. We also offer gluten free meals by request. If you have a gluten intolerance condition (or any other food allergy) let us know in advance.
We try to keep a low usage of plastic so we would highly appreciate if you bring your own personal water container to be refilled.
If you have any questions please refer to the FAQs and don’t hesitate to Contact Us
Pacaya Samiria Tour
We’ve been conducting eco-tourism activities in Pacaya Samiria National Reserve since 2016 with all our proper permits up to date by the SERNANP.
As a responsible traveler, we encourage you to choose tour operator companies that are approved by this national entity which is in charge of protecting and taking care of our natural areas.
This also benefits you and gives you peace of mind knowing that you are going to enter, explore and enjoy the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve in a safe, fun and authentic way.
Ask for this permit, it is your right as an informed traveler.
Payment methods for booking a Tour
We are flexible, you can choose how to pay for your tour.
We accept PayPal, VISA online payment, Mastercard online payment, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies (Ethereum) for online payments and reservations. If you prefer to pay with VISA/Mastercard online or with cryptocurrencies contact us for details on how to proceed.
In our office, we accept Peruvian Soles (PEN), United States Dollars (USD), and Euro (EUR).
Ready for adventure?
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve 10 Days 9 Nights: El Dorado
Day 1: Departure at 8:00 am
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7: El Dorado
Day 8: El Dorado
Day 9
Day 10: Return
Brief details by day:
1. Iquitos departure by van / Nauta port / River navigation / Pacaya Samiria National Reserve entrance / Buenos Aires community / Jungle walking expedition / Nocturnal hike 2. Sunrise / Yanayacu river navigation / Renaco / Jungle walk / Pink dolphins observation / Swimming in the river / Lupuna / Renaco cocha (lake) / Wildlife spotting / Nocturnal caiman expedition 3. Canoe Primate spotting / River navigation / Zapotal / Animal spotting walk / Macaw spotting jungle walk / Nocturnal expedition 4. Early morning canoeing / Sunrise / Bird watching / River navigation / Chingana / Giant river otters / Botanical walk / Night canoeing / Nocturnal big caiman spotting 5. Early morning canoeing / Monkey spotting / River navigation / Tambo German / Long distance jungle walk / Medicinal plants / Animal prints tracking / Nocturnal animal spotting 6. Early morning canoe / Wildlife recognition / Achon / Jungle hike / Canoeing by the riverside / Nocturnal big caiman spotting 7. Early morning canoe exploring / River navigation to El Dorado / Exploring El Dorado / Wildlife spotting / Sunset in El Dorado / Nocturnal big caiman exploration 8. Early morning canoe or boat exploration / Sunrise in El Dorado / Jungle hike / El Dorado exploration / Wildlife spotting / Sunset in El Dorado / Nocturnal big caiman exploration 9. Early morning canoe or boat exploration / Sunrise in El Dorado / Wildlife spotting / Start return / Fariña Sua / Piranha fishing / Wildlife spotting / Night trekking looking for animals 10. Early morning canoe / Morning bird watching / Return / Buenos Aires community – Nauta – Iquitos
Tour disclaimer:
– The order of the activities may change depending on weather conditions and logistic or operational decisions. Be mindful that we are exploring a far away zone of the Amazon jungle, so it’s imperative that you trust your guide’s judgment, any modification will always be justified and for your own safety. – If you don’t like:
- Long trekkings inside the jungle.
- Being in contact with insects, spiders, and mosquitoes.
- Not having wi-fi, cellphone signal or any communication with civilization for over a week (this includes social media).
- Going to a place where not many people have been.
Then this tour is definitively not for you. The good news is that we have a whole variety of other tours that we are sure you will enjoy. Pro tip: If you like comfort then pick Amazon lodge tours. – This tour is part of our new tours and its definitive itinerary is in development. We will possibly modify it according to the feedback we get from the brave first adventurers to try it. We have a special, limited supply, surprise for those that help us shape this tour into its definitive form. Would you be one of those?
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve 10 Days 9 Nights: El Dorado
Camping inside the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, located approximately 180 kilometers to the south of Iquitos. First, we take a private van from Iquitos to Nauta. It takes approx. 1 hour 45 minutes. From Nauta, we take a motorboat upstream for 3-4 hours to arrive at Buenos Aires community, inside the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. To reach El Dorado lake we need to get very deep inside the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. For this reason is that we need at least 2 days for the way back.
What to wear: A sturdy pair of broken-in trail shoes, boots, or sneakers. Long sleeve shirt Long pants Sunscreen Sunglasses Hat What to bring: Swimwear Sandals Personal hygiene items Daypack or small backpack Personal prescription medicine (if that’s the case) Rain coat Flashlight Suggested: Mosquito repellent Your own personal water container, to be refilled at any time. This way we can reduce the usage of plastic. Enjoy your trip!