10-Day The Search For El Dorado by Amazon Explorer Iquitos

10 days

About this activity

DAY 1
- 7:30 am Departure from Iquitos to Nauta city (2 hr).
- Motorboat from Nauta to Santo Domingo (3 hr).
- Entrance permit for the National Reserve.
- Arrival to a village inside the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve.
- Boat excursion to a lagoon.
- Exploration hiking.
- Bird watching.
- Accommodation: Overnight in a typical village house.

DAY 2-4
- Motorboat.

During these days the following activities will be done:
- Navigating for 5 hours per each day.
- Set up of different camps.
- Looking for pink dolphins ( Inia geoffrensis).
- Excursion by canoe for wildlife observation.
- Piranha fishing ( Serrasalmus nattereri).
- Excursion in search of Giant river otters ( Pteronura brasiliensis).
- Night exploration looking for, tarantulas and other insects.
- Overnight in the jungle in different camps.

DAY 5-7
- Motorboat. (5 hr).
- Arrival to El Dorado.
- Set up camp.

During this time we will do the following activities:
- Hike through primary jungle in search of wildlife.
- Identification of medicinal plants.
- Drinking water from forest vines “Soga de agua”.
- Excursion in search of primates.
- Night exploration looking for alligators and other species.
- Walking exploration in search of nocturnal animals.
- Overnight in the jungle.

DIA 8-10
- Return by motorboat.
- Day 8 and 9 at night Overnight in the jungle.
- Day 10, arrival to the village.
- Purchase of handicrafts (optional).
- Return by motorboat to Nauta (3 hr).
- Car from Nauta to Iquitos (2 hr).
- 6:00 pm Arrival to Iquitos city.

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Included

Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off (required info: flight information and hotel in Iquitos).
Land and river transportation included in the program.
Private boat trip.
All meals provided for duration of trip.
Refreshments and purified water.
Permission to the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve.
Native guides and English-speaking tour leader.
Taxes.
Materials/Gear: Mosquito nets, sheets and sponge sleeping pad.

Not included

Gratuities (optional)
Rubber boots (wellies). Available to buy in Iquitos until size 10.5 (US).

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This program is for adventurers, we spend the night in a villager's traditional house and camp. We do not offer eco-lodges.
For camping, in order to sleep we use with Rectangular Mosquito Nets, sheets and sponge sleeping pad.
INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR EACH TRAVELER WHEN RESERVE
Names:
Surnames:
Passport number:
Nationality:
Date of Birth:
Detailed food requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc):
Allergies or medical conditions:
Flights information (airline, flight number and arrival/departure hours) - Required for pick up/drop off:
Name of your Hotel in Iquitos (if available) - Required for pick up/drop off:
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
It is suggested to arrive in Iquitos a day before to avoid issues caused by flight delays. Flight out must be taken after 9:30pm or, much better, a day after the program.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Important: We reserves the right to change the activities listed in the itinerary, in case they cannot be performed due to weather conditions or water levels of rivers in different seasons
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Not recommended for participants with back problems
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.