Pacaya Samiria Amazon Lodge Birdwatching Programs: 5 days / 4 nights

  Peru

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

Description: CODE: PS-104-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: NAUTA CREEK / LODGE

Early morning breakfast. Departure to the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (PSNR). Boat excursion to Nauta creek and the surrounding lakes, an area rich in birds. Chance to observe different kind of kingfishers, like the Amazon Ringed, Green and Rufous Kingfisher and the spectacular American Pygmy Kingfisher. Also, Wattled Jacanas and Anhingas. In the surrounding forest, we will observe mixed flocks of Tanagers and Chesnut-eared Aracari, Crimson-crested Woodpecker, Spangled Cotinga, Lemon-throated Barbet, White-eared Jacamar, Black-capped Donacobius, among others. Box Lunch. Return to the lodge. Dinner and briefing about the activities of the next day. Night at PSAL.

DAY 3 and 4: YARINA RIVER

During these days, we will explore the Yanayacu river area, in the PSNR. Activities consist of treks in terra firme, varzea and flooded forest, night excursions in search of nocturnal birds and also boat excursions to lakes and creeks. This area has been recently opened to tourism, so the fauna and flora is more abundant than in other areas. Accommodation is in tents, in river beaches or in the forest. 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. In the forest, 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. On the afternoon of day 4, we will return to the lodge.

DAY 5: 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.

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