Peru

Peru Amazon River Cruise - Jun to Nov - AQUA NERA - 4 Nights

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Cruise Description

Navigate through the pristine Amazonian wilderness on this five-day Aqua Nera Amazon River cruise, which takes off from the port of Nauta. Relish in the brand new ship’s sophisticated suites and elegant lounging spaces, like the outdoor cinema and plunge pool on the sun deck. Then indulge in world-class Peruvian cuisine made with the freshest ingredients by chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. Search for the legendary pink river dolphins while cruising along the Ucayali and Yanallpa River on a skiff. Join your guide on a full-day excursion on the Pacaya tributary, and learn about the large parrots, macaws, and howler monkeys that inhabit this region as you glide through the flooded forests. Go jungle walking, canoeing, kayaking, or swimming on the black waters of the Yarapa or Clavero River, and visit the quaint village of San Jose de Paranapura before disembarking in Nauta. On your way to the Iquitos Airport, visit the Manatee Rescue Center,  and learn how biologists are rescuing and rehabilitating young manatees, and re-releasing them into the wild.

Destinations

Peru

Trip at a glance

Visits

AMAZON RIVER & RAINFOREST (Iquitos): Iquitos, Nauta, Marañon river, Ucayali river, Yanallpa river, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Piunahua river, Clavero lake, San Jose de Paranapura town

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Trip details

Itinerary

Day 1 IQUITOS, NAUTA, EMBARKATION, MARAÑON RIVER

Afternoon

Receive a warm welcome at Iquitos International Airport by our crew. Board our private transfer to our exclusive Nauta Lounge for a welcome lunch before embarkation.

Settle into your generously-sized suite aboard the Aqua Nera as you begin one of life’s greatest adventures.

Evening

Following an introduction to our naturalist guides and a routine safety drill, gather at the restaurant for the first of many Amazonian cuisine experiences created by Aqua Nera consulting chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, whose restaurant, ámaZ, is one of Peru’s most renowned dining establishments.

MEALS
  • Dinner onboard

Day 2 UCAYALI RIVER, YANALLPA RIVER, PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE

Morning

Boarding our skiffs, we start the day like Amazon River dwellers, cruising along the Ucayali and Yanallpa River. As farmers and fishermen go about their business, we search for pink river dolphins in these pristine waters.

Afternoon

In the afternoon, explore a fascinating black water stream aboard skiffs, part of the vast Amazon flooded forest within the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Your guides will regale you with tales and insights about the jungle as we explore what scientists call a "gallery forest" because of dense vegetation that creates a tunnel of leaves. As we explore this type of riparian vegetation, keep your eyes peeled for parrots, macaws, and fluffy monk saki monkeys.

Evening

Evening at leisure.

MEALS
  • Breakfast onboard
  • Lunch onboard
  • Dinner onboard

Day 3 PUINAHUA RIVER, PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE

Morning

This morning we will embark on a full-day excursion along the Pacaya tributary within the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, observing and exploring the flooded forest of this vast region of the Peruvian Amazon. Sail among a wide variety of wildlife, birds including large parrots, macaws, herons and storks, and many species of primates like the capuchin, howler and squirrel monkeys.

Afternoon

After a picnic lunch, visit some of the most beautiful lakes in Pacaya Samiria and meet local guardians of the Reserve’s natural resources. On our return, behold the famous Ceiba tree, the tallest of its kind in the Amazon.

Evening

Evening at leisure.

MEALS
  • Breakfast onboard
  • Lunch onboard
  • Dinner onboard

Day 4 UCAYALI RIVER, VILLAGE VISIT, CLAVERO LAKE

Morning

Choose among jungle walking, canoeing, kayaking or swimming excursions on the black waters Yarapa or Clavero River.

Afternoon

In the evening, before dinner, we will gather to introduce you to some of the crew members whom you may not have met, working behind the scenes to ensure a memorable experience aboard the Aqua Nera.

Evening

Evening at leisure.

MEALS
  • Breakfast onboard
  • Lunch onboard
  • Dinner onboard

Day 5 SAN JOSE PARANAPURA TOWN, ARRIVE IN NAUTA

Morning

Visit the quaint riverside town of San Jose de Paranapura en route to Nauta.  Before saying goodbye, we will visit the Manatee Rescue Center, a sanctuary for orphaned Amazonian manatees to rehabilitate before their release back into the wild.

MEALS
  • Breakfast onboard

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What's included

Accommodation

Nights
4 nights onboard AQUA NERA

Meals

Full board plan
4 breakfasts + 3 lunches + 4 dinners

Transportation

Bus
Shared shuttle Iquitos airport/Nauta town/Iquitos airport
Cruise
River Vessel

Orientation

Guide
Shared English-speaking naturalist Guide

Entrance Fees

Pacaya Samiria National Reserve entrance fee included

What's not included

  • Domestic flights:
    • From/to Iquitos
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Extra meals
  • Alcoholic and bottled beverages
  • Tips

Prices


Important notes

If necessary, it is imperative to get your yellow fever vaccine at least ten days prior to departure.

Weather conditions in the Amazon rainforest vary greatly depending on the two seasons: the wet season from December to May and the dry season from June until November. Regardless of the season, you have to be prepared for rain throughout the year, although it rains a lot less during the dry season. 

Amazon rainforest packing list:

  • binoculars
  • waterproof hiking shoes
  • hat
  • quick-dry clothing
  • long-sleeve shirt
  • long-sleeve pants
  • strong insect repellent
  • strong sunblock
  • bathing-suit
  • case or protection for your camera and phone
  • personal medication. 
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