Get blown away by the immense biodiversity of the Peruvian Amazon.
River Dolphins, Capybara, birds of all shapes and colors, Tree frogs and snakes in the trees, there is wildlife everywhere! You'll go from the Coastal capital of Lima to the depths of the Peruvian amazon. See what life is like in the amazonian capital of Peru, not only will you see the wildlife but we'll visit villages and NGOs.
The Itinerary
Dates: September 1st - 14th 2027
Price: £4200
Slots Available: 10
Important information: Please check in with your local travel clinic for any recommended vaccines.
Weather may affect certain activities, especially if on the coast.
What's Included:
- Accommodation
- In-country Transport
- Food (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Professional Guiding by Wildlife Biologists
- Workshops
- Reserve Entry fee's
Not Included:
- Flights
- Insurance
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Day 1 - Arrive in Lima for a day of light exploration. You'll be staying in Miraflores just on the coast.
Day 2 - An early start as we head out to look for Humboldt Penguins, South american sea lions and much more. Relaxing and wind down for the next days flight.
Day 3 - Today we head to Iquitos, we arrive in the morning then take a boat to our accommodation at Muyuna Lodge.
Day 4 - A morning out on the river looking for river dolphins and seeing the world's largest aquatic plant.
Day 5 - Early morning bird watching followed by a boat excursion to the local village of San Juan de Yanayacu's. An evening nocturnal canoe trip.
Day 6 - A day out in the depths of the jungle, we will even bring lunch with us to have a meal in the amazon Rainforest.
Day 7 - Early morning bird watching, trying to see as many species as possible with a excursion to a lake later that day.
Day 8 - Exploration around the lodge, looking for primates, birds and other species. Followed by a river excursion for wildlife on the riverbanks.
Day 9 - Early morning bird watching, we will head to a remote lake later on for some new aquatic species. Our last night at Muyuna, so lets find some stuff!
Day 10 - A last excursion after breakfast. We head back to Iquitos after lunch for a relaxing rest of the day.
Day 11 - We head to RAREC for the day to do some volunteering at the rescue centre. It's a great opportunity to meet some of Peru's iconic animals.
Day 12 - We head back to Lima today, so soak in the last moments in the Peruvian Amazon.
Day 13 - We will start of early exploring a small nature reserve on the coast, a critically endangered marshland - great for some special bird species.
Day 14 - Our last day in Peru, we say our goodbyes!
Photographed by Marvin Biedermann
Photographed by Marvin Biedermann
Photographed by Marvin Biedermann
Photographed by Marvin Biedermann
Highlights
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The Peruvian Amazon hosts an impressive array of unique wildlife, with river dolphins found in the river and Capybara basking on the banks. Everyday the amazon will show you a new species.
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You'll be staying in the depths of the amazon, with daily excursions from the lodge to the heart of the forest, nearby villages and remote lakes.
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The amazon isn't the only wild place, even Peru's capital has unique wildlife to showcase. With coastal species at its doorsteps you'll have a chance to see one of south america's penguin species.
All of our expeditions are designed to ensure you get the best wildlife experience possible. We do this considering the welfare of all the animals we observe in the wild.
All expeditions led by ARK support our in-country partners, so by going on this wild tour you'll be supporting conservation efforts in Peru.
Curious as to what wildlife you might see?
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You can check out the ARK Expeditions iNaturalist project, you'll be able to see what previous clients & our guides have seen in locations you'll be visiting. Just click the button below.
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If you have any species specific questions, please reach out we are more than happy to help.