Ecolodge Tamshiyacu Tahuayo Reserve: Explore Iquitos’ Pristine Wilderness

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN IQUITOS
Early in the morning, we will pick you up at the Iquitos airport or from your centrally located hotel in the city. Our transport will take us to the port of Nauta, a two-hour drive from Iquitos, where we will board a boat for a one-hour journey to a beautiful lodge nestled in the Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Reserve, on the banks of the Yanayacu River.

This reserve is located in the Loreto region, near the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Once settled in the eco-lodge, we will enjoy a buffet lunch made with fresh, organic ingredients from the region.

Your jungle adventure begins with an encounter with the world’s smallest monkey, known as the Pygmy Marmoset or "Mono Leoncito." We will take a walk through the lodge’s botanical garden to admire various medicinal plants and learn about composting.

Dinner will be served at the lodge, followed by an exciting nighttime boat excursion. We will head out in search of caimans, nocturnal mammals, and birds.

DAY 2: EXPLORING THE AMAZON RAINFOREST
After a hearty breakfast, we will embark on a boat exploration along the Amazon River, where you can refresh yourself with a swim. We will also search for the famous pink and gray river dolphins, commonly found in the area.

During the excursion, you will have the opportunity to see the world’s largest aquatic plant, the Victoria Regia. We will also observe beautiful iguanas in their natural habitat. Around midday, we will return to the lodge to enjoy a buffet featuring both local and international cuisine.

In the afternoon, we will try our hand at piranha fishing using traditional fishing rods—an exciting activity for all ages! We will then witness a breathtaking sunset over Sapote Lagoon.

Back at the lodge, we will unwind with a delicious dinner. Later, we will take a nighttime jungle walk in search of giant frogs and tarantulas.

DAY 3: BIRD WATCHING & INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY VISIT
At dawn, we will begin our bird-watching experience by listening to the enchanting sounds of the rainforest.

After breakfast, we will set out on a boat excursion through the incredible Amazon jungle, navigating lagoons and creeks upriver. This will be another opportunity to spot a variety of bird species and monkeys.

The Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Regional Conservation Area is a protected natural reserve in Loreto. We will visit the San Juan de Yanayacu Community, where you will learn about their customs and traditions. During the high-water season, this indigenous village adapts by living in floating houses and using canoes as their primary means of transportation.

We will return to the lodge for lunch and a well-deserved rest.

In the afternoon, we will continue our adventure in search of a prehistoric-looking bird known as the Hoatzin or "Shansho," a fascinating tropical bird that inhabits the swamps of the Amazon River. After this unique experience, we will return to our beautiful eco-lodge, deep in the heart of the Peruvian jungle, where we will enjoy a delightful dinner.

At night, we will embark on our final canoe excursion to listen to the mesmerizing nighttime sounds of the jungle.

DAY 4: RIVER EXCURSION & END OF THE JOURNEY
We will start our last day with a delicious breakfast.

Then, we will take a canoe or, if you prefer, a kayak, for an excursion through the lakes and lagoons of the Yanayacu River, continuing our wildlife observation.

You will have some free time to relax in the hammocks at the bungalows or take a swim in the Yanayacu River before enjoying our final lunch at this stunning lodge.

Finally, we will begin our three-hour return journey to the Iquitos airport or your hotel in the city.