5D/4N

Heart of the Amazon

Five days deepening into the biodiversity of Peru’s largest protected reserve

Five days and four nights in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve for travelers who want to go further. Paddle a canoe among crystal-clear lakes, observe unique Amazonian mammals, birds, and reptiles, camp deep in the rainforest, and live alongside riverside communities. A transformative experience in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon.

Tour Itinerary

Nature, Culture and Adventure

Day 1  -
Arrival & Wildlife Walk
  • Pickup from airport/hotel at 7:00 am
  • Drive to Nauta (~45 min)
  • Stop at Nauta's central market (~25 min)
  • River navigation upstream to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve (~3h 30min)
  • SERNANP checkpoint (~10 min)
  • Arrival at Buenos Aires community — farmhouse accommodation
  • Lunch
  • Jungle walk: sloths, squirrel monkeys, gray & pink dolphins, birds, sunset, river swim
  • Return to farmhouse (~6:00 pm)
  • Dinner
  • Night walk: tarantulas, crickets, spiders, frogs, snakes
Day 2  -
River Exploration
  • Amazonian dawn at 5:30 am
  • Breakfast at 7:30 am
  • Departure to campsite at 9:00 am — arrival 11:30 am
  • Canoe activity
  • Lunch at 1:30 pm
  • Jungle walk exploring wildlife
  • Dinner at 7:30 pm
  • Night canoe exploration
Day 3  -
Artisans & River Exploration
  • Breakfast at 7:30 am
  • Canoe downstream: bird & monkey watching
  • Return to farmhouse
  • Visit local artisans (voluntary purchase)
  • Lunch
  • Return to Nauta and transfer to PuraChata
Day 4  -
Jungle Camping
  • Breakfast at 7:30 am
  • Departure at 9:00 am to next campsite — arrival 10:30 am
  • Canoe exploration (before lunch)
  • Jungle walk (after lunch)
  • Dinner at 7:30 pm
Day 5  -
River Tour & Departure
  • Breakfast at 7:30 am
  • Canoe downstream: bird & monkey watching
  • Return to farmhouse
  • Visit local artisans (voluntary purchase)
  • Lunch
  • Return to Nauta and transfer to PuraChata
  • Accommodation (1 night farmhouse + 3 nights camping)
  • Full board
  • Specialized local guide
  • Land & river transport
  • Pacaya Samiria National Reserve entrance fee
  • Camping equipment
  • Life jackets
  • International flights or transport
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Handicrafts
  • Travel insurance
  • Comfortable clothing that can get wet
  • Rubber boots
  • Strong insect repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Headlamp
  • Personal medications

Book your adventure

2pax
1950$
3-5pax
877$ P/P
6+pax
780$ P/P
Children 2-12 years
683$ P/P
Groups
614$ P/P
10% discount for groups of 3–5 · 20% discount for groups of 6+

Book directly and securely with Pura Chata.

A 30% deposit is required to confirm your reservation.

Moments Gallery

Moments captured in this experience.