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Expeditions to Pacaya Samiria
in the Peruvian Amazon

Discover the Amazon, live an authentic experience

Explore the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve with Uraco Tours: rivers and oxbow lakes, pink river dolphins, flooded forests, local communities and nights under a sky full of stars in the Loreto rainforest.

Who we are

Local guides who know the rainforest by name

Uraco Tours is a tour operator from Loreto specialized in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. It was born in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, between Iquitos and Nauta, with a simple idea: that every visitor experiences the reserve alongside the people who live there.

Our itineraries combine river navigation, trail hikes, wildlife watching and time spent with local communities. All under one principle: responsible, safe tourism that respects the forest that gives us life.

  • Pacaya Samiria specialists — eight routes along the Yanayacu, Samiria and Pacaya rivers.
  • Local guides — they know the Amazon's flora, wildlife and culture.
  • Tailor-made itineraries — from 1 to 7 days, adapted to your schedule and to what you want to see.
  • Responsible tourism — we work hand in hand with the communities of the reserve.
  • Safety first — fully equipped and supervised boats and camps.

What a trip to Pacaya Samiria is like

Travellers sitting in a wooden canoe in the middle of the Amazon forest Traveller holding a baby caiman during a night boat ride Uraco Tours and Yarina Lodge speedboat on the river
The reserve

Pacaya Samiria in numbers

Peru's largest national reserve and one of the most extensive flooded forests in the Amazon.

2 millionhectares protected
449+bird species
102+mammal species
8tailor-made packages

Pacaya Samiria travel guide

Our tours

Pacaya Samiria tours from 1 to 7 days

From a Full Day trip to seven days along the Pacaya river. On every program we pick you up in Iquitos and board the boat to the reserve in Nauta. Tap each tour's name to see the full hour-by-hour itinerary.

5 days · 4 nights Aerial view of a giant tree, the forest and an Amazon river

Home of the Chullachaqui

Four nights between Yarina Lodge and the Fariña Sua camp: quiet creeks, anacondas, squirrel monkeys and legends still told today.

Fariña SuaSquirrel monkeysFishing
6 days · 5 nights Sunset through the trees reflected in the river

Eternal Rivers and Roots

The complete journey to Cocha El Dorado, by way of PV21 Achong and the Cantagallo camp. Paiche fish, herons and starry skies.

Cocha El DoradoPaiche fishCantagallo
Rates

Tour prices (USD)

The price is per person, per day of the program, and goes down with the number of people travelling together. Contact us for larger groups.

1 person $170 per person / day
2 to 3 people $160 per person / day
4 to 5 people $150 per person / day
6 people or more $140 per person / day

Transport

Full logistics and river navigation inside the Pacaya Samiria Reserve.

Personal guide

Local experts passionate about Amazonian culture and nature.

Accommodation

Camps or lodge on the multi-day programs. The Full Day does not include an overnight stay.

Meals

Authentic regional food throughout the whole programme.

Activities

Dolphin watching, hikes, wildlife spotting and local culture.

Prices are calculated per person, per day of the program. Message us at 962 279 516 and we will put together the exact quote for your trip.

Experiences

What you will do in Pacaya Samiria

Every departure adapts to the river level, the weather and to what you want to see.

Four travellers paddling together on a large stand up paddle board Yellow-spotted river turtle sunbathing on a log in the river Giant river otter poking its head out of the water

Nature, culture and adventure in a single trip

  • Dolphin watching pink and grey dolphins in their natural habitat.
  • Day and night hikes in search of primates, frogs, snakes and giant trees.
  • Night boat rides to spot caimans, night monkeys and a sky free of light pollution.
  • Demonstration fishing for piranhas, sabalo, paco and acarahuazu fish.
  • Stand up paddle and canoe along calm creeks and oxbow lakes.
  • Community visits with aguaje palm and taricaya turtle management projects, and local handicrafts.

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Gallery

Moments in Pacaya Samiria

Real photographs taken during our expeditions. Tap any image to see it full size.

Contact

Check availability for your Pacaya Samiria trip

Tell us what you would like to experience in Pacaya Samiria. We will get in touch by WhatsApp or email to build your tailor-made trip, with no commitment.

  • WhatsApp / Phone+51 962 279 516
  • Instagram@uraco_tours
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  • Where we areIquitos and Nauta, Loreto — Peru. Departures to the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
  • Opening hoursEvery day from 07:00 to 20:00

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