DAY ONE

 

• Departure from Iquitos: Private overland transfer to the town of Nauta.

• Into the Wild: Board a typical riverboat. You will witness the Meeting of the Waters: where the Marañón and Ucayali rivers join to give birth to the Amazon River.

• Arrival at the Reserve: Entry procedures at the Santo Domingo checkpoint. Traditional lunch (e.g., Patarashca or fresh river fish).

• Pink Dolphin Scouting: Navigation through the black waters of the Yanayacu-Pucate area. This is prime habitat for both Pink and Gray River Dolphins.

• Alligator Spotting: Night excursion by canoe. Using high-powered spotlights, your guide will locate the glowing eyes of White and Black Caimans.

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DAY TWO​

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• Dawn Chorus: Early morning birdwatching session. Keep an eye out for Macaws, Toucans, and the prehistoric-looking Hoatzin (Shansho).

• Primary Forest Trek: A guided hike through "Terra Firme" (non-flooded) forest. Learn about medicinal plants, find giant Kapok trees (Lupuna), and spot Howler monkeys.

• Piranha Fishing: Try your hand at traditional fishing using wooden poles. You’ll be looking for Red-bellied Piranhas.

• The Mirror Sunset: Relax as the boat stops in the middle of a lagoon. The water becomes so still it acts as a perfect mirror, reflecting the vibrant Amazonian sunset.

• Nocturnal Life: A short night walk to discover the "micro-world" of the jungle: tarantulas, colorful frogs, and giant insects.

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DAY THREE

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• Conservation Visit: Visit the 20 de Enero community to see their sustainability projects, such as the Taricaya Turtle repopulation program.

• Victoria Regia Exploration: Navigation to find the world's largest water lilies (Victoria Amazonica), which can grow up to 3 meters in diameter.

• Farewell Lunch: A final Amazonian feast before starting the journey back.

• Return to Iquitos: Boat ride back to Nauta, followed by a private van transfer to your hotel or Iquitos Airport.

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