PROGRAMS PACAYA SAMIRIA AMAZON LODGE
The Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, which is the largest protected
natural area in Peru, has a great and unique variety of flora and
fauna. The Reserve is also known as "Jungle of the Mirrors"
due the fact that the jungle and the sky are reflected so clearly
in the dark waters of its rivers and lakes, that the visitors will
also have the sensation of navigating throughout endless mirrors
of water. But also a huge variety of birds is to be found: small
and bif ones of diversest colours.
In the following a special 7-day birdwatching program of the Pacaya
Amazon Lodge is presented:
| PACAYA
SAMIRIA AMAZON LODGE - 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS |
Day 1: Iquitos - Lodge
Reception at the airport by our bilingual guide. Transfer to Pacaya-Samiria
Amazon Lodge. The travel lasts 3.5 hours. We will observe the confluence
of the Marañon and Ucayali rivers, head of the Amazon River.
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 and Short-tailed parrot and, luckily,
macaws. Dinner an briefing about the activities of the next day.
Night at Pacaya Samiria Lodge.
Day 2: Lodge - River islands
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, y various species of antbirds like
the White-flanked antwren, Spot-winged antshrike and the rare Black-crested
antshrike. Lunch. In the afternoon, we will concentrate us in river
island birds, like the White-headed marsh tyrant, Lesser-wagtail
tyrant, Castelnau's antshrike, Parker's and White-bellied spinetail,
Lesser horneros, Oriole blackbird, Little woodpecker, among others.
Return to the lodge. Dinner an briefing about the activities of
the next day. Night at Pacaya Samiria Lodge.
Day 3: Nauta creek - Lodge
Early morning breakfast. Departure to the Pacaya Samiria
National Reserve. 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. Return to the lodge. lunch. In the afternoon,
while we are seaching for birds, we will visit a riverside village
to learn about the local people way of life. return to the lodge.
Dinner an briefing about the activities of the next day. Night at
Pacaya Samiria Lodge.
Day 4, 5 and 6: Yarina River
During these days, we will explore the Yanayacu River
area, in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. 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. These area has been recently opened to tourism so the fauna
and flora is more abundant than in other areas. Accomodation 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. In the afternoon of day 6,
we will return to Pacaya Samiria Lodge.
Day 7: Lodge - Iquitos:
Free morning to relax or birdwatching in the lodge area. Lunch.
Return to the city of Iquitos. Transfer to the airport to board
your flight to Lima.
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