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Peru Amazon River Cruise - ARIA - 4 Nights

5 days | 4 nights
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Cruise Description

Explore the Amazon rainforest from a different perspective on this five-day Aria Amazon River cruise. Board your five-star eco-friendly vessel in Nauta, and cruise along the Ucayali River. Onboard, relax by soaking in the jacuzzi and gorging on local dishes crafted by acclaimed Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. Look for playful pink river dolphins as local fishermen all around you reel in their catch of the day. Cruise along the Pacaya River on a nighttime safari and see if you can spot the caimans, bats, and tarantulas that only surface in the dark. Take a refreshing morning dip in the Yarapa or Clavero River and go on a leisurely jungle walk in the San Jose de Sarapanga forest to see giant water lilies. On your way back 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): Marañon river, Ucayali river, Pacaya river, Tapiche river, Clavero lake, San Jose de Sapanga forest

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Trip details

Itinerary

Day 1 IQUITOS, NAUTA, MARAÑON RIVER

Afternoon

We will meet at Iquitos International Airport then journey together by air-conditioned vehicle through the Peruvian countryside to arrive at our Nauta Lounge in time for lunch, or we will serve a box lunch en route depending on the flight arrival time. In the afternoon, we will set off on your first skiff excursion along the Maranon River.

Evening

At 6:00 pm, we will board the ARIA AMAZON. Settle into your generously proportioned suite as you begin one of life’s greatest adventures. Following a routine safety drill and introduction to our naturalist guides, we gather for innovative Amazonian cuisine created by our Executive Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, whose restaurant, Malabar, is the one of Lima's top ranked dining experiences.

MEALS
  • Lunch onboard
  • Dinner onboard

Day 2 UCAYALI RIVER, PACAYA RIVER

Morning

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

Afternoon

Later in the day, we return to the skiffs, to ride along the black waters of the Pacaya River at dusk, searching for the mysterious wildlife that come out after dark and with extraordinary stargazing.

Evening

Evening at leisure

MEALS
  • Breakfast onboard
  • Lunch onboard
  • Dinner onboard

Day 3 PACAYA RIVER, UCAYALI RIVER, TAPICHE RIVER

Morning

The rewards of our early start today are plentiful, including a breakfast picnic accompanied by jungle symphony and fishing along the black waters of the Pacaya River.

Afternoon

After lunch, we venture out by skiffs on the Ucayali River alongside the banana boats transporting jungle products to the port of Requena, keeping an eye out for pink river dolphins.

Evening

Evening at leisure

MEALS
  • Breakfast onboard
  • Lunch onboard
  • Dinner onboard

Day 4 CLAVERO LAKE, SAN JOSE DE SARAPANGA FOREST

Morning

Choose to go jungle walking, canoeing, kayaking or swimming on the black water Yarapa or Clavero River in the morning.

Afternoon

Come afternoon, take a short jungle walk in the San Jose de Sarapanga forest and see the unforgettable giant water lilies.

Evening

This evening before dinner, we will gather to introduce you to some of the crewmembers whom you may not have met, working “behind the scenes” to ensure your countless exceptional experiences aboard the ARIA AMAZON.

MEALS
  • Breakfast onboard
  • Lunch onboard
  • Dinner onboard

Day 5 ARRIVAL IN IQUITOS, MANATEE RESCUE CENTER, TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT

Morning

This morning, we will visit the local fresh market with your guides who can identify the day’s catch by the fishermen of Amazonia and the region’s exotic fruits. Return to the ARIA for breakfast and to pack up. Before saying goodbye, we visit the Manatee Rescue Center, a kind of animal orphanage for Amazonian manatees to rescue, rehabilitate and release them back into the wild. We will also visit San Juan craft market on route to the airport. Lunch or box lunch is included, depending on the exact departure flight time, which can vary. Other activities may be included as well, according to our recommended flight schedule.

MEALS
  • Breakfast onboard
  • Lunch onboard

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What's included

Accommodation

Nights
4 nights onboard ARIA

Meals

Full board plan
3 breakfasts + 4 lunches + 3 dinners

Transportation

Bus
Shuttle bus Iquitos airport/Nauta/Iquitos airport
Cruise
River Expedition Vessel

Orientation

Guide
Shared English-speaking naturalist Guide

Entrance Fees

Entrance fee to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

What's not included

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

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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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