Day 1
Upon arrival in Iquitos, you will be greeted at the airport by your naturalist guide. After an orientation tour of the city, board a speedboat bound for the Tambo Amazonico Lodge on the Yarapa River. Sit back and take in the beautiful sights and sounds of the Amazon as you make your way deep into the jungle. Lunch at lodge.
Afternoon hike to visit Macaw blind to observe Macaws, Parrots and other colorful birds that are attracted to the mineral salts of the giant Machimango Tree.
Bring some extra T-shirts because you will also have an opportunity to trade for or buy local crafts in the village of Jaldar. Dinner.
Bring your flashlight for an exciting evening boat ride in search of black Caiman and other nocturnal creatures.

You'll want your binoculars and camera for this early morning boat excursion to the Yarapa creek for bird watching. The Yarapa is known for it's many hidden lakes where you'll find the primitive Hoatzin Birds nesting in thorny palm trees, and Horned Screamers roosting on giant lily pads. Breakfast.
Leave the Yarapa behind continuing south up the Amazon, (remember, the current of the river flows south to north) where you'll pass through the joining of the Ucayali and Mara�on. This is the actual point where the two great rivers meet to form the Amazon River.
Continue up the Mara�on making a brief stop in the small town of Nauta before arriving at the mouth of the Yanayacu-Pucate River, the entrance into the Reserve.
Look for large groups of Pink Dolphin feeding here.
Stop in the village of 20 de Enero (January 20th) to visit forest police checkpoint. (You will also get a chance to see the artificial beaches where villages are raising Taricaya and Charapa Turtle eggs as'part of the reserve's conservation efforts.) Continue up the Yanayacu to the village of Yarina.
Interchange experience about local and native life.
Yarina is the last settlement on the Yanayacu River and will be our base. Here you'll get a chance to stretch your legs with a late morning hike along the Shushupe Trail, where you may see squirrel Monkeys, Huapo Negros, Pichicho, or White Mustachioed tamarins. we have also seen larger rodents like Anuje, and Majaz scurrying along the path, and endless trails of leaf Cutter Ants. LUNCH.
Continue up river to Japon Cocha (Lake japan) where you will discover an Amazing diversity of giant trees and palms. This lake is literally teeming with aquatic fauna such as King Fishers, Horned Screamers, White Heron wading on the banks of the lake, and trees filled with Cormorants, and Anhingas. Squirrel Monkeys, Woolies, and Tamarins are abundant. You and your guide will also paddle your way into the Quebrada Martin Ca�o to explore. Return to Lake Japan. Dinner camp out in tents at lake.

Day 3
Early morning boat excursion into the Quebrada San Juan (San Juan Stream) and El Fraile for spectacular bird watching. Here you'll be able to observe Scarlet and Blue, Red and Yellow Macaws, along with amny other exotic bird species. Return to Yarina Breakfast Full day to Chingana Creek where you'll quietly paddle in search of Howler Monkeys and Saimiris. The jungle here is thick and the trees have grown to form a canopy over the creek, creating a primate "super highway"!.
Box Lunch.
Back out on the Yarina, you'll get a chance to see the primitive and mysterious Amazon Pink River Dolphin. Dive in for a Closer look! Afternoon excursion to Pasto lake where families of Giant River Otter make their home. Continue the journey into the Del Huapo Stream to observe giant Lupuna and Renaco Trees. This is also an excellent area to view Macaws. Return to Yarina Evening boat ride in search of Black Caiman, and other nocturnal creatures such as Night Jars, hawks, Owis, Tiger Heron, and Great Potoos. Dinner Camp out in tents.

Day 4
Early morning excursion to Yahua Stream where you can participate with local villagers fishing for Pirahna, Arahuanas, and Lizas. You may even get a glimpse of the Paiche, the largest fresh water fish in the world. These primitive fish can grow to 2 1/2 meters in length. Return to Yarina Breakfast. Return to Iquitos. Transfer to airport or hotel.

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