In short: Pacaya Samiria is Peru’s largest protected natural area, about 400 km by river from Iquitos, and it can only be reached by river. These are our most remote expeditions: all nights are spent camping, in groups of up to 8 people with one guide and one assistant. Tours run 2–7 days from $350 per person. For camping closer to Iquitos, see jungle camping tours. Compare all our tours side by side.
The Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve is the biggest protected natural area of Peru, making it an ideal place for nature enthusiasts to experience a real amazon rainforest tour. It has an extension of 5,139,680 acres and is located in the Amazon Region, between the Marañon and Ucayali Rivers. Its access is only possible by river. The Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve is located 250 miles (400 Km) by river from Iquitos and is one of the most important areas of biodiversity in the world, and a top ecotourism destination, hosting thousands of travelers from all over the world coming to take a rainforest tour in the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. This protected area contains natural lakes which are home to 250 species of fish as well as both pink and grey freshwater dolphins. In the jungle and flooded forest of the reserve, 132 mammal species (13 of which are primates), 449 tropical bird species, and 250 reptile and amphibian species have been documented.
The Pacaya Samiria National Reserve is also called “the jungle of mirrors” as it is clearly reflected in the dark waters of its rivers providing the tour visitor an endless feeling of being sailing on mirrors.
The Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve is really appreciated for its great biodiversity of flora and fauna and its incomparable natural beauty. In this regard, the Reserve becomes a potential source for wildlife research and observation, mainly of certain endangered species. However, the Pacaya-Samiria is not only a National Reserve but also a great magic and unexplored territory that you are invited to discover as it provides exciting adventures once you are immersed in it during one of our rainforest tours.
A 2 day Pacaya Samiria tour in Peru offers a short but immersive experience inside one of the Amazon’s most protected and biodiverse reserves. Combining river navigation, wildlife observation, and a night in the rainforest, this tour provides direct access to environments where the ecosystem remains largely untouched.
Located outside Iquitos, the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve is known for its rich wildlife and remote landscapes. This experience is ideal for travelers looking to explore the reserve within a limited timeframe while still maintaining a strong connection to the Amazon.
A 3 day Pacaya Samiria tour in Peru offers a more complete experience inside one of the Amazon’s most protected and biodiverse reserves. With additional time in the field, this tour allows for deeper exploration, increased wildlife observation, and a more immersive camping experience within the rainforest.
Departing from Iquitos, the journey moves through river systems and into the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where extended time creates a stronger connection to the environment. This experience is ideal for travelers looking to go beyond a basic introduction and fully engage with the reserve.
A 4 day Pacaya Samiria tour in Peru is designed as a full reserve-level expedition, offering extended time inside one of the Amazon’s most protected and biodiverse regions. With multiple days of exploration and camping, this experience allows for deeper access to remote areas where wildlife activity is more consistent and the environment remains largely untouched.
Departing from Iquitos, the journey moves through the Amazon River and into the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where extended time creates a stronger and more continuous connection to the rainforest. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a more immersive and in-depth Amazon experience.
A 5 day Pacaya Samiria tour in Peru offers a deeper level of immersion inside one of the Amazon’s most protected and biodiverse reserves. With multiple days of exploration and extended camping, this experience allows access to remote areas where wildlife activity is more consistent and the environment remains largely untouched.
Departing from Iquitos, the journey moves through the Amazon River and into the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where extended time creates a continuous connection to the rainforest. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a more advanced and immersive Amazon experience.
A 6 day Pacaya Samiria tour in Peru is designed as an extended Amazon expedition inside one of the most protected and biodiverse reserves in the region. With multiple days of exploration and continuous camping, this experience provides deeper access to remote areas where wildlife activity is more consistent and the environment remains largely untouched.
Departing from Iquitos, the journey follows the Amazon River into the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where extended time in the field allows for a more complete and immersive connection to the rainforest. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a high-level and in-depth Amazon experience.
A 7 day Pacaya Samiria tour in Peru is the most complete way to explore one of the Amazon’s largest and most protected reserves. With extended time in the field and continuous camping, this experience allows for maximum immersion in remote rainforest environments where wildlife activity is high and the ecosystem remains largely untouched.
Departing from Iquitos, the journey moves through the Amazon River into the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where multiple days of exploration create a sustained connection to the environment. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking the most in-depth and immersive Amazon experience available.
