A six-day, five-night immersion into the upper Amazon from Iquitos, centered at Amazon Antares Lodge near Pampa Caño. Expect boat safaris, birding at dawn, pink river dolphins, local village visits and optional camping inside Pacaya Samiria.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step off the speedboat into a humid rush of green: towering ceiba and buttressed roots, the slow curl of a blackwater channel, and the steady hum of insects that never quite stops. Antares Amazon Lodge perches between garden and primary forest near Pampa Caño, reached by a 1.5-hour road ride from Iquitos to Nauta and a two-hour boat transfer—the approach prepares you for a world defined by water and shade.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 days (5 nights)
Fitness Level
Comfortable on your feet for short hikes, able to board small boats and sit for hours; basic mobility required.
Wildlife
History
The area borders Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, a protected region created to conserve Amazonian flooded forests and traditional riverine livelihoods.
Conservation
Visitors are asked to minimize plastic, use biodegradable soaps, and follow guide rules to reduce disturbance to wildlife and fragile flooded-forest zones.
Reserve your spot on the 6 days 5 nights Amazon Expeditions Iquitos Peru-Amazon Antares Lodge today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Pack insect protection
High mosquito activity means DEET or picaridin repellent and long sleeves at dawn/dusk are essential.
Bring a dry bag
Boat transfers and flooded-forest canoe trips expose gear to spray—keep electronics dry.
Plan flexible flights
Road and river connections can run late; build buffer time before/after your trip.
Prepare for limited power
Generator electricity is typically available only in the evenings—bring power banks and low-power lights.
Waterproof dry bag
Protects camera, documents and spare clothing against boat spray and sudden rain.
Insect repellent (DEET or picaridin)
Keeps mosquitoes and other biting insects at bay during dawn, dusk and night walks.
Lightweight rain jacket
Useful for sudden downpours during river and forest excursions.
Sturdy water shoes or closed sandals
Quick-dry footwear makes boat landings, muddy trails and river swims safer and more comfortable.