The Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve is the second-largest protected area in Peru. Covering 20,800 km2 (8,000 sq mi) in the Loreto Region of Peru, it protects a beautiful area of low hills and seasonally flooded forest in the Amazon rainforest. The reserve is home to more than 1,000 animal species and at least 965 native plant species, making it a true paradise for nature lovers.
When you take the Delfin I river cruise to the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, you’ll be traveling in style. With only four oversized luxury suites, each with its own private panoramic terrace, you can expect an unrivaled personalized service. We’ll cruise along the Amazon River, using the ship’s river skiffs to explore tributaries and go in search of wildlife. We’ll also visit indigenous communities that live off the abundant natural resources of the rainforest. As we explore the Amazon, you’ll have the chance to trek in the jungle, kayak in creeks and lakes, fish for piranhas, and see the amazing range of animals and birds that live in this breathtaking part of the planet. Immerse yourself in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest!
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Your Amazon adventure begins when members of the crew greet you at the airport in Iquitos. We’ll then set off in our private transport to Nauta, a small river port town on the banks of the Marañón River.
Once we arrive in Nauta, you’ll have a VIP greeting at the private port where the beautiful Delfin I river cruise ship will be waiting. Once you’re on board, our friendly and highly qualified staff will show you to your suite. It will be immediately obvious that this is a truly luxurious riverboat experience, with orthopedic mattresses, 100% cotton sheets, 100% natural latex pillows, cotton robes, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with a hot shower.
As you get settled in, the Delfin will begin its journey. As it navigates the Amazon River, you will have the most fantastic panoramic views from the observation area on Deck 3, which is elegantly equipped for your comfort. Our staff will then serve you an exotic cocktail made with regional fruits and pisco, Peru’s iconic national drink.
Your naturalist guide will then give you an overview of the trip ahead: the activities, the route, the flora and fauna we will see, and the geographical and historical background of the Amazon Rainforest. As the Delfin I begins its navigation, you will enjoy the most fantastic panoramic views from the elegantly outfitted observation area located on our third deck.
Night Safari
We head down into the Marañon River, this lovely spot is an ideal place to spend some time in search of birds and playful monkeys. As your naturalist guide spots various creatures for you, the landscape is adorned by the stunning colors of the sun´s reflections is a great photo opportunity as you witness your first Amazon Rainforest Sunset. During the night, the biodiversity of the jungle totally changes. You will search for alligators, bats, and other nocturnal creatures that are as interesting and unique as during the daytime.
* Please Note That The Exact Activities depend on the season.
When you wake up, you’ll be in the amazing Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. We recommend you get up early to appreciate the wonderful sights and sounds of the jungle at dawn when everything comes to life.
We will head to Amazonas Park, where you’ll be able to walk through the incredible Canopy Walkway, an unparalleled experience in the jungle! At a height of more than 25 meters (85 feet) and a length of 500 meters (one third of a mile), the Canopy Walkway provides views of the jungle as few people have seen it before. The suspended walkway runs through 14 of the tallest trees in the reserve, and is one of the longest canopy walkways in the world. It’s also suitable for all ages, with no special equipment required.
Afterwards, we will start crossing through the Yanayacu and Pucate rivers, into one of the best preserved and protected areas of the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. At Yanayacu-Pucate, we’ll see numerous streams and lagoons, and your expert jungle guide will point out all the biodiversity of this region. If you want to get out onto the water on your own, you can use one of our kayaks or paddle boards. Or you can go for a swim in the river, keeping an eye open for gray and pink river dolphins.
Our first stop will be at the "Union of the Rivers", where we can admire the different colors of three rivers as they merge into one. It is here that we find the confluence of the Ucayali River and the Marañón River, which is generally considered the start of the Amazon River proper. Here you’ll have your first chance to photograph the sunset over the Amazon Rainforest, the colors of which are, at times, so intense you’ll feel like you’re on a different planet.
* Please Note That The Exact Activities depend on the season.
First we’ll head to the Fundo Casual, where we’ll find a trailhead that takes you into the depths of the jungle. As you walk, your guide will point out all the creatures you can see, as well as interesting trees and medicinal plants. We’ll then go to the Amazonas Village, a community of about 500 people. Here, with no roads, people use the rivers as highways, traveling from place to place in boats and canoes. When we arrive in the village, we’ll be greeted by the friendly locals, who will tell us more about how they live. They will be happy to show you their agricultural processes, such as the peeling and grating of cassava, and the tools they use to process locally-grown rice. Spending the day with these ribereños (people who live along the riverbanks) is a fascinating cultural experience. It shows us how different life here can be, especially when compared to the fast-paced lives many of us live. It will also give us a far greater understanding of how things work in the settlements scattered along the banks of the Amazon and its tributaries.
* Please Note That The Exact Activities depend on the season.
Our final day is always tinged with sadness as we head back to the port in Nauta to disembark. When we arrive in Nauta, our staff back on dry land will be waiting for you, and they’ll drive you back to Iquitos. But the trip isn’t quite done yet! On our way from Nauta to Iquitos, we’ll visit the River Mammals Rescue and Rehabilitation Center (ACOBIA) where you will have the opportunity to meet orphaned baby manatees, which are quite possibly the cutest, chubbiest little things you’ll ever see! You’ll learn all about the manatees and the threats they face. The center is also home to other animals that have been rescued from hunters and the illegal wildlife trade.
Afterwards, we’ll take you to Iquitos Airport if you have a flight to catch, or drop you off at your hotel. Our staff will be with you all the way, to help with any arrangements or questions you might have. And then it will be time for our final goodbye. We really hope you enjoyed your time in the Amazon and aboard the beautiful Delfin I!
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Valencia Travel was amazing to work with, and I would highly recommend them for any new travelers. Special thanks again to Andes (guide) , Maria (agent/coordinator) , and Washington (driver) . Thank you for making this a trip to remember for a lifetime.
Valencia Travel was amazing to work with, and I would highly recommend them for any new travelers. Special thanks again to Andes (guide) , Maria (agent/coordinator) , and Washington (driver) . Thank you for making this a trip to remember for a lifetime.
We truly had an incredle experience from booking with Maria, to meeting Miguel upon arrival at the airport, and of course trekking with our incredible guide Aldo and the amazing porters who helped make trekking much more comfortable and luxurious than we're used to. We couldn't believe the 3 course meals they cooked up. Truly blew us away.
The trek itself is incredible as you're able to see so many Inca sites along the way before arriving to Macchupicchu. The mountain range was beautiful.
Aldo our guide was the best! He was very information and taught us so much about the incas and knew so much about all the trees, wildlife, and fauna we saw along the trek. He's been guiding for many years and thanks to his experience and forethought we managed to catch amazing views away from the other groups of trekkers and were the first to arrive to Macchupicchu making for an even more private experience. I highly recommend Aldo!
Valencia travel is a local company that supports all the locals they employ. I highly recommend them for any bookings!
**tip: definitely give yourself 3 days in Cusco before hiking in order to acclimate to the altitude. We saw a couple turn around due to issues with altitude.
We truly had an incredle experience from booking with Maria, to meeting Miguel upon arrival at the airport, and of course trekking with our incredible guide Aldo and the amazing porters who helped make trekking much more comfortable and luxurious than we're used to. We couldn't believe the 3 course meals they cooked up. Truly blew us away.
The trek itself is incredible as you're able to see so many Inca sites along the way before arriving to Macchupicchu. The mountain range was beautiful.
Aldo our guide was the best! He was very information and taught us so much about the incas and knew so much about all the trees, wildlife, and fauna we saw along the trek. He's been guiding for many years and thanks to his experience and forethought we managed to catch amazing views away from the other groups of trekkers and were the first to arrive to Macchupicchu making for an even more private experience. I highly recommend Aldo!
Valencia travel is a local company that supports all the locals they employ. I highly recommend them for any bookings!
**tip: definitely give yourself 3 days in Cusco before hiking in order to acclimate to the altitude. We saw a couple turn around due to issues with altitude.
The Porters and Chef Filex were exceptional and went above and beyond with all our needs.
I was surprised with a Birthday Cake on our hike, and I had no idea someone could make and decorate a cake in a tent.
It was incredibly mind-blowing.
I highly recommend them to anyone looking to do the Inca Trail.
We are extremely pleased with the service we received.
I give them A++++++
Un’altro aspetto importante è stata la guida per Macchu Picchu, Washington! Super appassionato del posto e della storia, vi coninvolgerà con i suoi racconti e le sue spiegazioni. E’ davvero una guida molto esperta e professionale!
Thank you for such a brilliant trek!
Our chef, Gregorio, "Goyo", had the best food of all of our Peru!! the culinary expertise of this guy whom planned a menu according to our hike plan, carbs and proteins, and we had plenty.. .I mean plenty to eat. The porters (all 10), with leads from Climico, and special mention to Fortunato who would met us at the end of the trail to help carry our personal packs to our porters applauding our days hard accomplishment. Along the entire trail, Wilbur encouraging the porter of other competitors as his "little brother" to continue to be strong as they quickly passed us on the trail. My respect to the team of Valencia Travel, the porters, head chef and his assistant and mostly to Wilbur for delivering an experience that I encourage anyone to participate in. Thank you Wilbur. we the 7 women from California, USA will forever be your "Flowers".
There were some challenges communicating with the office staff with some questions we had before the trek and booking it, though once we had our meeting with Guillermo it was all sorted out.
After a lot of research, Valencia Travel appeared as the most qualitative and professional agency organizing the excursions we wanted to take part in. We signed in for day trip to the rainbow mountain and had an amazing experience. The guide spoke English and shared a lot of interesting facts with us, the food was delicious and the general activity was perfectly organisez.
Thanks to this very positive experience, we decided to do the 4 days Lares Trail to Machu Picchu with Valencia Travel. Waouw. We spent the 4 days talking about how impressed we were about the professionalism of the agency. The trek was wonderful, the nature breathtaking but the most impressive part was the service, the kindness of the staff, their organisation,… Everything is in the details, the camp are very confortable, they even bring you tea in your tent to wake you up in the morning!
The food was beyond expectations. At every meal, we had a salad, a soup, a main dish and once we even had a cake that they baked in the tents! Being vegan, we are always a bit scared that it could be a problem for trekkings, but with Valencia it is not at all! We had some of the best foods of our trip during our trekking!
I am so happy that we did the Lares trekking with Valencia as there is no better way to reach the sacred site of Machu Picchu than by doing a trekking in the nature. It is a very special place and trekking to reach it definitely add some magic to the experience!
To conclude, I would highly recommend Valencia for any activities in Peru, it will make your experience unforgettable!!
At 55 and with a helpful dose of camaraderie from my younger trek-mates, including my 16 year-old niece who managed the ascents and descents with aplomb, I felt a sense of accomplishment in completing the trek, which is more vertical than horizontal and ranges from about 9,000 to 12,000 feet over three days. Hiking the trail does require above-average fitness for the middle-aged. No unmanageable parts but a walking stick, reliable shoes, dependable leg muscles and accommodating joints, a relatively light backpack of essentials, and stops along the way to gulp down the thin air, take in the jaw-dropping vistas, pause for passing porters, and make way for grazing llamas—all are required to push through. So is a large reserve of self-deprecation. Alex and other minders were more than indulgent while keeping us all on the move.
Reaching Machu Picchu at the end was paradoxically awe-inspiring and anti-climatic given the splendor of the journey to get there. At the end of it, getting on the train that deposits and returns the vast majority of visitors in the space of a day, I simply couldn’t imagine seeing Machu Picchu without doing the trek.
If you are hiking the Inca Trail I highly recommend to go through Valencia Travel. Ask to have Elistan as your guide. The porters are treated very well. They have good hiking shoes, and attire to wear. (though if they could get backpacks that include waist straps I think that would be great!). Ask for Luis to be your cook. I have never eaten so well on a vacation. Luis is amazing at what he can cook up on the trail, we are talking three course meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and the food is presented as if it was at a 5 star hotel. Incredible!!!
My only other desire is if Valencia offered a Recipe Book of the meals eaten on the trail. I would totally purchase such a piece of "gold".
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