Explore the amazing Amazon jungle of Peru with this 3-day tour package in the Tamshiyacu Tahuayo Reserve from the city of Iquitos
Highlights
* 3-day tour package to Tamshiyacu Tahuayo Reserve
* Learn about the flora and fauna from a professional guide
* Get to know a protected area of the Amazon jungle
* Daily excursions to the Amazon Rainforest with fullboard
* Meet local native communities
Itinerary
We will pick you up at the Iquitos airport or, if you are already staying at a downtown hotel, early in the morning. Our transportation will take us to the port of Nauta, located two hours from Iquitos, to embark on a one-hour boat ride to this incredible ecolodge, located in the Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo reserve on the banks of the Yanayacu River.
The reserve is located in the Loreto department, near the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Once settled in the lodge, we will enjoy a buffet lunch with healthy and organic ingredients.
Your jungle adventure will begin by meeting the smallest monkey, known as the Pygmy Marmoset or Pocket Monkey. We will walk through the botanical garden located at the lodge to admire various species of medicinal plants and learn about composting.
We will have dinner at the lodge and embark on an exciting night boat excursion. We will search for caimans, mammals, and nocturnal birds.
After a good breakfast, we will begin a boat exploration to navigate the Amazon River, where you can cool off with a swim. We will also search for pink and gray dolphins, which are common in the area.
During the excursion, we will take you to admire the world’s largest aquatic plant, the Victoria Regia. We will observe beautiful iguanas in their natural habitat. At noon, we will return to the lodge to enjoy a buffet with local and international cuisine.
In the afternoon, we will practice piranha fishing with handmade rods, a perfect activity for everyone. We will watch the beautiful sunset at Sapote Lagoon.
Return to the lodge to relax with a delicious dinner. At night, we will take a night walk to search for giant frogs and tarantulas.
Early in the morning, we will have breakfast in the lodge’s cozy dining room. We will board the boat to start an excursion in search of various species of birds and monkeys.
The Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Regional Communal Conservation Area is a protected natural area in Loreto. We will visit the San Juan de Yanayacu Community, where you will learn about their customs and traditions. During the high-water season, this indigenous village lives in floating houses and uses canoes for transportation.
We will return to the lodge, and you will have free time to relax in the hammocks or engage in activities like kayaking or swimming in the river.
We will enjoy our final lunch at the lodge and then take the boat back to the port of Iquitos, a one-hour boat ride. Upon arrival in Nauta, transportation will take you to the Iquitos airport or your reserved hotel in the city.
included with
*Land and river transportation
*Day and night excursions, by boat and/or on foot
*Bungalow with private bathroom and terrace with hammock
*Specialized guides in Spanish and English
*Rain boots
*Use of canoes, kayaks, or paddleboards
*Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
*Coffee, tea, water, and fruit station
*Solar-powered hot water and fans
*Biodegradable toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, and soap)
*First aid kit
*Life jacket
*Board games
*Towels
excluded by
*Tips
*Rain poncho
*Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
*Transportation outside of scheduled hours
*Flights to/from Iquitos
Essential
Information
Non Refundable Tour
*Yellow fever vaccination is optional.
*Vegetarian meal options are available.
*Excursions may vary seasonally. During the low season (July to October), there are more hikes and beach visits on the rivers. During the high season (October to May), you will enjoy more canoe excursions.
*The lodge has a solar panel system that allows you to charge your equipment with green energy.
*Transportation after hours has an additional cost. For safety reasons, there is no boat transfer service to and from the lodge during the night.
Important information regarding flights to/from Iquitos:
The departure time from Iquitos to the lodge is 9:30 am. We recommend arriving the day before or taking a flight before 9:00 am. We will pick you up from your hotel or from the airport on the day the tour begins. The return time from the lodge to Iquitos is 1:00 pm (after lunch). We recommend taking the flight to Lima on the last day after 5:15 pm. You can arrive at the airport at 4:00 pm, or we can drop you off at your hotel in Iquitos (accommodation not included).
What to bring:
*Reusable water bottle
*Swimwear
*Light-colored polo shirts and long pants
*Sandals
*Grooming accessories
*Hat
*Sunglasses
*Repellent
*Sunscreen
*Binoculars
*Rain poncho
Restrictions
*This package is suitable for all ages.
*Children 3 years and younger are complimentary, if they share the bed with their parents.
