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

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Length

10 days

Itinerary

10 days planned

Group

Max 10

Guides

English, Spanish

Overview

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.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Iquitos to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)⌄

    • 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.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Accommodation: Overnight in a typical village house.

  2. 2Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)⌄

    • 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.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight in the jungle in different camps.

  3. 3Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)⌄

    • 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.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight in the jungle in different camps.

  4. 4Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)⌄

    • 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.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight in the jungle in different camps.

  5. 5Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)⌄

    • 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.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight in the jungle.

  6. 6Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)⌄

    • 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.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight in the jungle.

  7. 7Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)⌄

    • 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.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight in the jungle.

  8. 8Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)⌄

    • 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.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight in the jungle.

  9. 9Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)⌄

    • 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.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight in the jungle.

  10. 10Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (Breakfasr, Lunch and Dinner)⌄

    • 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.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

What's included

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

Not included

  • ✕Rubber boots.
  • ✕Tips.

Good to know

Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR EACH TRAVELER WHEN RESERVE
  • 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.

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