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

From the fifteenth century spoke of legendary lost cities. El Dorado was the mythical city of gold that led to the European conquerors venture into the depths of the Amazon to discover the great treasure protected jungle. In 1542, during one of the most fateful and famous expedition in search for El Dorado, Francisco de Orellana separates from Gonzalo Pizarro and discovers the Amazon River.

After 500 years, this legendary treasure is revealed as the greatest biological diversity in the world, with thousands of species of flora and fauna still unknown.

This program from Iquitos, takes you to the deepest area within the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve: El Dorado.

Itinerary

Day 1: Iquitos to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Stop At: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Saint Tomas # 410 San Juan Bautista Distrit, 00512 Peru
• 7:30 am Transfer 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.
Duration: 15 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Accommodation: Overnight in a typical village house.

Day 2: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)

Stop At: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Saint Tomas # 410 San Juan Bautista Distrit, 00512 Peru
• Motorboat.
• Navigating for 5 hours per each day.
• Construction of camps in different areas.
• Looking for pink dolphins (Inia geoffrensis).
• Excursion by canoe for wildlife observation.
• Fishing for piranha (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.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in the jungle in different camps.

Day 3: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)

Stop At: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Saint Tomas # 410 San Juan Bautista Distrit, 00512 Peru
• Motorboat.
• Navigating for 5 hours per each day.
• Construction of camps in different areas.
• Looking for pink dolphins (Inia geoffrensis).
• Excursion by canoe for wildlife observation.
• Fishing for piranha (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.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in the jungle in different camps.


Day 4: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)

Stop At: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Saint Tomas # 410 San Juan Bautista Distrit, 00512 Peru
• Motorboat.
• Navigating for 5 hours per each day.
• Construction of camps in different areas.
• Looking for pink dolphins (Inia geoffrensis).
• Excursion by canoe for wildlife observation.
• Fishing for piranha (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.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in the jungle in different camps.

Day 5: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)

Stop At: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Saint Tomas # 410 San Juan Bautista Distrit, 00512 Peru
• Motorboat, entering deep into the jungle (5 hr).
• Arrival to El Dorado.
• Construction of camp.
• 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.
• Search for alligators and other nocturnal species.
• Overnight in the jungle.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in the jungle.

Day 6: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)

Stop At: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Saint Tomas # 410 San Juan Bautista Distrit, 00512 Peru
• Motorboat, entering deep into the jungle (5 hr).
• Arrival to El Dorado.
• Construction of camp.
• 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.
• Search for alligators and other nocturnal species.
• Overnight in the jungle.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in the jungle.

Day 7: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)

Stop At: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Saint Tomas # 410 San Juan Bautista Distrit, 00512 Peru
• Motorboat, entering deep into the jungle (5 hr).
• Arrival to El Dorado.
• Construction of camp.
• 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.
• Search for alligators and other nocturnal species.
• Overnight in the jungle.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in the jungle.

Day 8: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)

Stop At: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Saint Tomas # 410 San Juan Bautista Distrit, 00512 Peru
• Return by motorboat.
• Day 8 and 9 at night: Overnight in the jungle.
• Day 10: Arrival in a village.
• Purchase of handicrafts (optional).
• Return by motorboat to Nauta (3 hr).
• Transfer from Nauta to Iquitos (2 hr).
• 6:00 pm Arrival to Iquitos.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in the jungle.

Day 9: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)

Stop At: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Saint Tomas # 410 San Juan Bautista Distrit, 00512 Peru
• Return by motorboat.
• Day 8 and 9 at night: Overnight in the jungle.
• Day 10: Arrival in a village.
• Purchase of handicrafts (optional).
• Return by motorboat to Nauta (3 hr).
• Transfer from Nauta to Iquitos (2 hr).
• 6:00 pm Arrival to Iquitos.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in the jungle.

Day 10: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)

Stop At: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Saint Tomas # 410 San Juan Bautista Distrit, 00512 Peru
• Return by motorboat.
• Day 8 and 9 at night: Overnight in the jungle.
• Day 10: Arrival in a village.
• Purchase of handicrafts (optional).
• Return by motorboat to Nauta (3 hr).
• Transfer from Nauta to Iquitos (2 hr).
• 6:00 pm Arrival to Iquitos.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"Allergies or medical conditions:"
"Comfortable walking shoes are recommended"
"Date of Birth:"
"Detailed food requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc):"
"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."
"Flights information (airline, flight number and arrival/departure hours) - Required for pick up/drop off:"
"For camping, in order to sleep we use with Rectangular Mosquito Nets, sheets and sponge sleeping pad."
"IMPORTANT INFORMATION"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR EACH TRAVELER WHEN RESERVE"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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"
"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."
"Name of your Hotel in Iquitos (if available) - Required for pick up/drop off:"
"Names:"
"Nationality:"
"OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION"
"Passport number:"
"Surnames:"
"This program is for adventurers, we spend the night in a villager's traditional house and camp. We do not offer eco-lodges."
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"



Start Time: 07:30 AM
Duration: 10 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Departure point: From the hotel or from the Iquitos' International Airport.
Dates: 7:30 AM Daily.
Suggested take breakfast before departure.
Return point: Original departure point or the hotel in Iquitos

Airports

• Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport, Distrito de Iquitos a 6.0 Km. de la ciudad, Región de Loreto, Provincia de Maynas 16008, Peru

Ports

• 16002, Peru

Cancellations and refunds: If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Included

• Hotel or airport pickup and drop-off (required info: flight information and hotel in Iquitos)
• Land and river transportation included in the program.
• Materials/Gear: Mosquito nets, sheets and sponge sleeping pad.
• Native guides and English-speaking tour leader.
• Permission to the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve.
• Refreshments and purified water.
• Taxes.
• 10x Breakfast
• 10x Dinner
• 10x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 9 nights
• Entry/Admission - Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

Not Included

• Rubber boots.
• Tips.

Facilities