Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge Birdwatching Programs: 3 days / 2 nights

  Peru

• Lima: 
Lima
• All Other Areas in Peru: 
Iquitos

Description: CODE: PS-102-BW

DAY 1: IQUITOS/LODGE

Reception at the airport by our bilingual guide. Transfer in our private van with A/C to the town of Nauta, the first population founded by the Spaniards on the shores of the Marañón River. The trip lasts approximately 1.30 h. on a road of 90 kilometers (55 miles), totally asphalted. In Nauta, the passengers will be embarked in our boats to visit the confluence of the Ucayali and Marañón rivers, where the Amazon River, by name begins. Enjoy the spectacular view of the Amazon River from a 100 feet watching tower. During the trip, we will observe Herons, birds of prey and riverine birds. Chance to see the Black Skimmer. Reception at the lodge. Lunch. In the afternoon, we will go to an observation structure, an ideal place to observe birds in the forest canopy, like the Paradise Tanager, Hooded Tanager, Opal-crowned Tanager, Masked Crimson Tanager, Plum-throated Cotinga, various species of flycatchers, parrots, like the Canary-winged Parakeet, Short-tailed Parrot and, luckily, macaws. Dinner and briefing about the activities of the next day. Night excursions in search of nocturnal birds. Night at PSAL.

DAY 2: LODGE / PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE / LODGE

Jungle wild dawn. Birdwatching. Walk along primary rainforest trails that surround the lodge (terra firme) to observe understory birds, like the Blue-crowned, Wire- tailed and Golden-headed Manakin, Trogons, like the Black-throated Trogon, and various species of antbirds like the White-flanked Antwren, Spot-winged Antshrike and the rare Black-crested Antshrike. Breakfast. Departure to the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (PSNR). We will explore the Yanayacu river area, in the PSNR. This area has been recently opened to tourism so the fauna and flora is more abundant than in other areas. Chance to observe gray and pink dolphins, different species of primates, river turttles, sloths, etc. In relation to birds, we will observe the Horned Screamer, Black-collared Hawk, Jabiru Storks, Woodstorks, Roseate Spoonbill, Pied Lapwig, Lesser and Greater Yellowlegs, Yellow-billed Tern, Blue and Yellow Macaws, Scarlet Macaws. Box Lunch. At noon, we will try to find the endemic Black-tailed Antbird, Black-necked and Red Cotinga, Gray-cheeked Nunlet, Lettered and Ivory-billed Aracaris, Bar-breasted Piculet, Black Bushbird, Rufous-capped Antthrush, Tropical Gnatcatcher, Yellow-billed Jacamar, among others. Return to the lodge. Dinner. Night excursions in search of nocturnal birds. Night at PSAL.

DAY 3: LODGE / RIVERBANK VILLAGE / IQUITOS

Breakfast. Later, we will visit a riverbank village to observe the lifestyle and daily activities of the people, such as hunting, gathering, fishing or agriculture. We can also collaborate with the community development, buying typical hand made souvenirs made of seeds of vegetable ivory, called "Tagua". Lunch. Departure to the Iquitos' Airport, ready to board your flight back to Lima, or transfer to your selected hotel in Iquitos.

Cost in US$: pls. inquire for more info

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge's Mission Statement: To provide lodging services to persons who want to visit the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve located in the peruvian amazon in a eco responsible manner.

Year Founded: 2000