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

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About this activity

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.

Multi-day Tours Ports of Call Tours Shore Excursions Small Group Zombie Port Pickup Short term availability Weather Dependent - Low

At a glance

Duration: 10 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Amazon Explorer S.R.L

Ages: Youth (4–15 years) · Adults (16–90 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Rubber boots.
Not included: Tips.

Itinerary

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

1
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

15 hours Admission included
- 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.

Accommodation: Overnight in a typical village house.

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

1
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

one day Admission included
- 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.

Overnight in the jungle in different camps.

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

1
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

one day Admission included
- 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.

Overnight in the jungle in different camps.

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

1
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

one day Admission included
- 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.

Overnight in the jungle in different camps.

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

1
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

one day Admission included
- 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.

Overnight in the jungle.

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

1
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

one day Admission included
- 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.

Overnight in the jungle.

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

1
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

one day Admission included
- 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.

Overnight in the jungle.

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

1
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

one day Admission included
- 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.

Overnight in the jungle.

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

1
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

one day Admission included
- 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.

Overnight in the jungle.

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

1
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

one day Admission included
- 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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Selva Viva Iquitos
Hostal El Colibri
Delfin Amazonico Suites
Hospedaje Aziyade
Nativa Apartments Boutique Hotel
Casa Morey
Oti Cerva Hotel
Epoca - Hotel Casona
Emperador Terraza
Hotel Europa Iquitos

and 25 more pickup points

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

Using your ticket

Remember you must send the following information for each traveler at time of booking:

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:

AMAZON EXPLORER S.R.L.

Phone: (+51) 928472928 & (+51) 965828888 (Spanish) | From 9AM to 3PM, Peru Time UTC/GMT -5.

Whatsapp/Telegram (English spoken): (+51) 928472928.

[email protected]

www.amazonexplorer.com

Cancellation

Free 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.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.