PACAYA-SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE

Geographic Location

This natural area located in Loreto is part of the tropical rainforest, one of the most biologically rich places on the planet.

This Reserve takes its name from the Pacaya and Samiria rivers, wetlands and lakes forming calm waters reflecting images of the sky and the forest ... why he is known as "The land of rivers mirrors."

The Pacaya-Samiria is the largest nature reserve in Peru ... its waters are home to 250 species of fish.

The main objective is to conserve wildlife resources and scenic beauty characteristic of the tropical rainforest. The Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve has a high biodiversity and an important human population takes advantage of its natural resources.


The Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve is habited by numerous communities, both native and traditional and relatively recent settlers. Its territory offers benefits to thousands of people in the area and in neighboring towns as well as the possibility of a first-class tourism for the Peruvian Amazon.

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AMAZON RIVER DOLPHINS

Pink Dolphin being feeded

The pink dolphins are not equal to the dolphins that are in the sea, but have special adaptations to their habitat. In fact, river dolphins are distantly related to sea dolphins because they belong to different families. The oceanic dolphins belong to the family (Delphinidae), while river dolphins belong to the family (Platanistoidea).
Among the species of river dolphins, pink dolphins of the Amazon are considered the most intelligent, with a brain capacity 40% greater than that of humans.

Gray Dolphin

These dolphins live in the Amazon, but can also be found in

 the basins of the Orinoco and

 the upper Madeira River. Although

they are

mostly pink can be found in other

colors such

as skin clear, pink or brownish gray.

The Amazonian dolphins have small eyes, a long snout and dorsal fin very underdeveloped. These dolphins are very well adapted to living in the varzeas (flooded forests). Its distribution covers the river systems of the Amazon and Orinoco rivers.
The Amazonian dolphin is categorized as vulnerable. Their greatest enemies are deforestation and human activities that contribute to disrupt their livelihood.


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5-DAY JUNGLE SURVIVAL TRAINING

This training course has the aim to incorporate ADVANCED jungle survival techniques and expose the participant to adverse situations and conditions to improve skills and endurance.

On the lead of qualified Military instructors, showing the most practical ways of adaption to the environment, and the use of natural resources.

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SIERRA DEL DIVISOR

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15-DAY MATSES EXPEDITION

Territory of the mysterious tribe of the Feline, "The Matses” is considered one of the most remote areas of the Amazon rainforest. Little exploration has been done and is inaccessible for most tourists.

The Matses belong to the Pano linguistic family, like Matis ethnicities, and Korubos Marubos among others.

In the 1970's the Matses changed their mode of semi-nomadic life to live in permanent communities. The Matsés territory is located in the region bounded by the rivers of Yavari (Javari in Portuguese), and Galvez Chobayacu Peru's border with Brazil.

Currently their communities are located deep in the Amazon jungle of northeastern Peruvian border with Brazil. Still retain their primitive culture, are expert hunters and gatherers whose ability to survive depends on their physical skills and knowledge of the jungle. Your belief system is tied to nature, plants and animals have a very important relationship with their spiritual world.

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20-DAY ANACONDA EXPEDITION

Date: September 30th to October 19th, 2014.
Place: Peruvian Amazon.

Expedition to one of the most remote and inhospitable regions of the Amazon jungle, and home to the dreaded giant “Queen of the jungle” the Anaconda. This program is ideal combining adventure activities with the experience of nature in unexplored areas, rich in bio-diversity.

The Anaconda (Eunectes murinus) can reach more than 8m long and more than 200kg. It is the heaviest of the known snake species, and possibly the longest snake in the world, along with the reticulated python (Python reticulatus) of South East Asia.

The Anaconda, and the Black Alligator (Melanosuchus niger), join at the peak of the food pyramid in the water ecosystems of the Amazon. The Jaguar (Panthera onca) land, and the Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja) air, share their groupings respectively.

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20-DAY SHUAR EXPEDITION

Amazon Explorer is looking for Explorers that wish make a expedition, deep in the jungle, and off the beaten.

The Shuar, known as a fierce tribe and headhunters, noted for their custom to reduce human heads into an orange size.

Their lands extend along the Amazon, northern Peru and southern Ecuador.

More info on the Shuar people.

This expedition will be making between November and December 2014, the exact date will be defined according the Explorer that joins the trip.

Program: 20-day Shuar Expedition.

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JUNGLE SURVIVAL TRAINING COURSE - LEVEL: ADVANCED

On August 2013, Amazon Explorer will start a 5-day Advanced Jungle Survival Training Course. From August 21 to 25th, 2013 take advantage of your time, travel to the Amazon in South America, and learn how to survive in the wild.

The instructional training has the aim of providing guidelines and techniques that will be useful for people that have a special interest to learn skills and activities to obtain advanced jungle survival training. This training course contains aspects of jungle survival, giving the most practical ways of adaption to the environment, and the use of natural resources.

The jungle training course is divided into two phases, both taught by military instructors: Theory is given in a conference room in Iquitos (river Amazon, Peru) and the practical part is taught 60 km (37 mi) from the city.

JUNGLE SURVIVAL TRAINING COURSE
Level: Advanced
From August 21 to 25th, 2013
Length: 5 days.

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Diciembre 2012: Curso Básico y Avanzado de Supervivencia en Selva

Del 18 al 22 de diciembre de 2012, Amazon Explorer estará organizando el curso de supervivencia en selva para todas aquellas personas o viajeros que quieran adquirir conocimientos básicos o avanzados de la supervivencia en la selva o busquen retos físicos.

El Curso Básico de Supervivencia en Selva será dictado del 18 al 20 de diciembre y los que cuenten con el tiempo necesario, podrán continuar con el entrenamiento con el Curso Avanzado que se extenderá hasta el día 22.

Los cursos son dictados por instructores militares calificados y contienen aspectos relativos a la supervivencia en la selva, indicando la manera más práctica de adaptarse al medio ambiente y al uso de los recursos naturales.

Se dividen en 2 fases: Teórica, dictada en un salón de la ciudad de Iquitos y Práctica, dictada a 60 km (37 mi) de la ciudad de Iquitos.

Durante los cursos se impartirán temas como fundamentos de supervivencia en la selva y características de la región amazónica, especímenes nocivos, seguridad, señas, orientación, herramientas, fuego, refugio, alimentación, entre otros.

Al término de cada curso cada participante recibirá un Certificado firmado por la Gerencia y el Instructor principal de Amazon Explorer.

Iquitos, ciudad 420,000 habitantes emplazada a orillas del río Amazonas, en el extremo nororiental del Perú (América del Sur), es la principal ciudad amazónica del país. Iquitos posee los servicios de toda gran ciudad como cajeros automáticos, bancos, supermercados, restaurantes de comida vegetariana, peruana o internacional; un hotel de 5 estrellas, varios hoteles de 3 y 2 estrellas, así como alojamientos económicos y dormitorios compartidos para todo tipo de viajero.

Existen tres aerolíneas que cubren diariamente la ruta Lima-Iquitos:
• Peruvian Airlines (www.peruvianairlines.pe)
• Star Perú (www.starperu.com)
• Lan Perú (www.lan.com)

Asimismo, dos veces por semana se disponen de vuelos Panamá-Iquitos:
• Copa Airlines (www.copaair.com)

Para los que viven fuera del Perú y quieren un vuelo directo a la Amazonía peruana, Copa Airlines se presenta como una opción ideal pues gracias a su alianza con United Airlines y su membresía en Star Alliance, la principal alianza de aerolíneas del mundo, posee conexiones desde EE.UU. (New York, Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Newark y Washington), Canadá, México, Costa Rica, Colombia, América Central y el Caribe.

Curso Básico (3 días):
Inicio: 18 de diciembre.
Final: 20 de diciembre.

Curso Avanzado (5 días):
Inicio: 18 de diciembre.
Final: 22 de diciembre.

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Expeditions Available For October 2012

All around the year, Amazon Explorer runs three days to two weeks or longer expeditions to the deep rainforest from Iquitos, Peru, South America. To ease take you the decision sign you up to a group, on our calendar (http://www.facebook.com/AmazonExplorer/app_128953167177144) are available all the scheduled expeditions till the moment.

In this regard, beginning on the 2nd till the 7th we will head to the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, the largest government protected area within the floodable Amazon rainforest in South America. This is the best place for wildlife spotting and birding for less than ten days available. These dates above in October are closed now, but it is possible to open a new group beginning the 10th or with months in advance for 2012 or 2013.

15-day Matses Expedition

From October 16 to 30 we head our tracks to the Matses tribe territories, near the border between Peru and Brazil. If you are a cultural-oriented traveler and have available 15 days this is your opportunity for visit this interesting people far from the cities and the beaten tourist paths. Because Matses live far away, we visit them two to four times per year. Take advantage of your time and this opportunity once in life…!

With less than three weeks missing for beginning this adventure, it is strongly suggested you contact us as soon as possible to join to this trip. Our rates include transfer from Iquitos airport, all land and river transportation, plane ticket from Iquitos to Angamos, all meals provided for duration of trip, purified water, indigenous Matses guides and support for the tribal communities. Materials: Mosquito nets, sheets, hammocks and rubber boots. Discounts are available for group bookings.

Iquitos, located on the north of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest, South America is a 420,000 inhabitant city, bordering with Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil. Iquitos has a 5-star hotel, many comfortable 3 and 2-star hotels, and budget accommodations and dormitories, as well as luxury river cruises (have to be booked in advance), restaurants offering Amazonian, Peruvian, vegetarian or international food.

For those who live in the USA, Iquitos can be reached easily from New York, Miami, Orlando, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Newark, and Washington through Panamá by Copa Airlines (www.copaair.com) with available flights Wednesday and Saturday (Panamá-Iquitos-Panamá). Additionally, Copa Airlines has connections to Panama and from there to Iquitos from Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Central America and the Caribbean. Note: Copa Airlines has an alliance with United Airlines and is member of Star Alliance (the world's first and largest global airline alliance).

If you are now in Peru or wish to begin your Peruvian adventure from the jungle, there are three airlines flying daily from/to Iquitos:

• Peruvian Airlines (www.peruvianairlines.pe), from/to Lima.

• Star Perú (www.starperu.com), from/to Lima, Pucallpa and Tarapoto.

• LAN Perú (www.lan.com), from/to Lima and Tarapoto.

At this moment Peruvian Airlines and Star Peru are the cheapest airlines, and LAN is really expensive for non-Peruvians, but is the most punctual company. You can book by Internet either buy a ticket direct at a travel agency or at the airport.

Iquitos has daily river boats towards Yurimaguas/Tarapoto, Pucallpa and Brazil or Colombia.

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Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve:

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Matses Expeditions:

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Amazon Explorer welcomes nature enthusiasts, families, birders, scientists, and adventurer tourists that wish to enjoy real jungle.

If you have any question or concern about Iquitos and the Amazon, please do not hesitate to contact us. Also, we strongly suggest you contact iPeru, the National Tourism Board (iperuiquitos@promperu.gob.pe; phone: (+51 65) 23-6144, 26-0251 from Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-1pm, or call the 24-hour line (+51 1) 574-8000, www.peru.travel).

At iPeru you can obtain free and official information about Iquitos, Peru, a list of registered tour companies and interesting places. This organization only gives information about registered companies and their record of complaints (reputation), in order to have a good and safe tour.

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