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Peru Amazon River Cruise - DELFIN II - 4 Nights

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Cruise Description

Journey into the depths of the Peruvian Amazon on this five-day Delfin II Amazon River Cruise. It starts off in the port of Nauta, and for the next five days, you’ll be immersed in the region’s natural elements for an unforgettable getaway.

Settle into your spacious suite onboard the Delfin II. Check out the views at the open-air observation deck, or indulge in a full-body treatment in the massage room while overlooking the river. 

Cruise down the Marañon River to Pahuachiro with your naturalist guide in search of birds and playful monkeys. On skiffs, look for nesting hoatzins in trees that dangle just above the waters. Cruise along the Yanayacu-Pucate River and take the opportunity to kayak or stand up paddleboard. Brave a 500 m walk along the Canopy Walkway, a bridge suspended at over 35 m that invites you to observe the diversity of the rainforest from up in the treetops.

Visit the Palm Forest at the heart of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, one of the world’s largest protected wetland reserves dotted with lakes, palm swamps, and streams. As the sun sets, look for black and white caiman and fishing bats. Visit the San Francisco community and meet its local villagers who are eager to show you their schoolhouse and vibrant arts and crafts market.

When the moon rises, go on a night safari in the tiny community of Puerto Prado and search for caiman and night birds. On the fifth day, return to Nauta, where you’ll continue to Iquitos for your onward journey. On the way, visit the Rescue & Rehabilitation Center of River Mammals (ACOBIA) and learn how this center is caring for this endangered species. 

Destinations

Peru

Trip at a glance

Visits

AMAZON RIVER & RAINFOREST (Iquitos): Iquitos, Nauta, Las Palmas, Yanayacu Pucate, Yanayaquillo Creek, Palm Forest, Samiria River, Confluence & San Francisco, Piranha Caño, Rescue Manatee Center

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Trip details

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE TO IQUITOS, PAHUACHIRO, NAUTA CAÑO

Afternoon

Our crew will be expecting your arrival at the airport, then transfer all together in our comfortable private vehicle. We will start you off with a lunchbox as we begin the journey to Nauta.

Arrive at Nauta port: Nauta is a small riverside town on the banks of the Marañon River and was the first city founded in the department of Loreto. Once we reach Nauta, you will enjoy a VIP greeting at our private port along the shores of the Marañon River where the vessel awaits you.

Embarkation: Aboard Delfin, you will be served by our qualified staff who will introduce you to your exquisite and cozy suite, specially equipped with all the amenities for the experienced traveler as yourself. Orthopedic beds, pure cotton sheets, pillows of 100% pure natural latex, cotton bathrobes, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with Spanish style hot water showers are all framed with a spacious private terrace we are sure you will enjoy to the fullest.

Happy Hour and orientation: While the Delfin begins its initial navigation, you will enjoy the most fantastic panoramic views from the elegantly outfitted observation area located on our third deck. Our bartender will be waiting to serve you with an exotic cocktail made with regional fruits and pisco, the beloved national brandy liquor of Peru.

Then, your naturalist guide will give you an overview of your journey’s schedule, activities, route, highlights, wildlife and vegetation to keep your eye out for, geographical and historical background, and other useful details.

Evening

Pahuachiro: We head down into the Marañon River to a location known as Pahuachiro. 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 adorned by the usual colors of the sun's reflections is a great photo opportunity as you witness your first Amazon Rainforest Sunset.

Nauta Caño: Nauta Caño Creek is known for squirrel and silver back tamarillo monkeys, birds, dolphins, and even sloths! We will skim the riverbanks for small caimans and spiders, as well as insects of all colors, shapes and sizes.

MEALS
  • Dinner onboard

Day 2 LAS PALMAS, YANAYACU PUCATE, AMAZON NATURAL PARK, YACHAY

Morning

On your first morning with us, we recommend getting up early to appreciate one of the most important zones of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Never does nature seem more bountiful than in the tropics, and early rising is always rewarding since wildlife is most abundant and active with the rising of the sun.

The early morning hours are the best time of day to watch birds, observe their special displays and listen to their songs. We will jump on the skiffs and head to this area with large trees and old palm trees as well, these components favor the presence of several parrot species. This particular spot also has a great number of other birds of different species. We will look for the famous hoatzins nesting a few feet above the water, and perhaps a sloth or two of the three-toed kind.

Afternoon

You will start cruising through the Yanayacu and Pucate Rivers, peeking into different creeks and lagoons. This is one of the best-preserved and protected zones of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Your guide will use his expert eye to pinpoint all the biodiversity of this region. If you want to interact directly with the waters of the Amazon, go out on one of our kayaks or paddleboards. You will even have the opportunity to see the famous pink dolphins! This very unique opportunity, you will get to the only Canopy Walkway in this area, an experience unequaled in the rainforest! At a height of over 25 meters (85 feet) and extending for 500 meters (one-third of a mile), the Canopy Walkway provides a view of the rainforest from the treetops, the best vantage point for observing Amazon wildlife and vegetation. The Canopy Walkway is accessible to all and requires no special skills or equipment. The suspended walkway is spread between 14 of the area’s largest rainforest trees and is one of the longest canopy walkways in the world. You will enjoy “Terra Firme” forest of a local ribereño is eye-opening to how far we have come in this day and age and a reflection of how simple yet rewarding life is for others.

Evening

The village of Yachay is a flyspeck that receives few outside visitors, and even fewer come to seek out the Shaman, Carola. Carola is known far and wide in the rainforest, leading a normal village life with her wood carver husband, while at the same time acting as spiritual caretaker and healer to literally hundreds of jungle dwellers spread over many roadless miles. Her prestige and position are beyond reproach. The role of the shaman is often misunderstood in the west, associated with black magic, and spells. While these things all have their place, the actual practitioners are as varied as in any profession. Carola is known as a “White” shaman, a healer and a spiritual guide.

MEALS
  • Breakfast onboard
  • Lunch onboard
  • Dinner onboard

Day 3 PALM FOREST, SAMIRIA RIVER

Morning

Palm Forest: This day you will have reached our main goal, the Palm Forest at the very heart of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Peru’s largest protected area with a mean annual rainfall of nearly 3,000 millimeters, by far the largest protected wetland reserve in the world. Filled with lakes, palm swamps, and streams, the reserve becomes a flooded forest in the rainy season and is sure to be one of the most beautiful places you’ll ever visit. You will also have the chance to explore one of the pristine Amazon lagoons in this wonderful region!

Afternoon

Samiria River: We will look for the famous hoatzins nesting a few feet above the water, and perhaps a sloth or two of the three-toed kind. The Samiria River can also be home to troops of brown capuchin monkeys mixed up with squirrel monkeys.

Evening

As the sun sets, our aim will be looking for black and white caiman, fishing bats, and Noisy Nights Monkeys where you will encounter a whole new world of adventure.

MEALS
  • Breakfast onboard
  • Lunch onboard
  • Dinner onboard

Day 4 SAMIRIA RIVER, AMAZON CONFLUENCE, SAN FRANCISCO, PIRANHA CAÑO, PUERTO PRADO

Morning

Samiria River: Our skiffs skim the Samiria River and its tributaries, where an abundance of wildlife hides in the deep rainforest, such as blue and yellow macaws, scarlet macaws, toucans, umbrella birds, monkeys, and river others, capybaras and more. Our naturalists and his expert eye pinpoint all the biodiversity of this region. This is also a popular dolphin feeding spot so we won´t be the only one enjoying the plethora of fish below

Afternoon

The confluence of the 3 rivers: Better known as the “Unión de los Rios” we will toast and witness the distinguished colors of the 3 rivers. It is known that the Ucayali River, which in turn confluences with the Marañón River upstream of Iquitos, Peru, to form what countries other than Brazil consider to be the main stem of the Amazon River. Great photo opportunity as you witness your first Amazon Rainforest Sunset.

San Francisco community: On board our skiffs, you will visit the community of San Francisco to meet local villagers who have called Amazonia their home for generations. You may step into a typical schoolhouse where the children will be very happy to have visitors, and then stop by an area to see the women of this community who have the most amazing arts & craft market.

Evening

Piraña Caño: We head down into the Marañon River to a location known as Piraña Caño. We had the option to explore the creek either by kayak or by skiff, and they were both fantastic choices! This lovely creek which leads to a lagoon is an ideal place to spend some time in search of birds and playful monkeys.

As your naturalist guide spots various creatures for you, also try to pinpoint some yourself now that you’ve been in the jungle for a few days and have trained your eye a bit! Kayakers will endure the feeling of paddling down the river with only the noises of the forest as your companion. As for the skiff riders, the encounters with wildlife are abundant.

The landscape adorned by the usual colors of the sun´s reflections by whichever mode of transportation is stunning. So sit back and enjoy the beauty of the Amazon forest!

Puerto Prado: With an orange moon rising—a perfect time for a night walk! As we explore the area look for frogs and birds, and we found insects of all colors, sizes, and shapes! As night approaches your guide will take you on a night safari in search of caiman alligators and night birds.

MEALS
  • Breakfast onboard
  • Lunch onboard
  • Dinner onboard

Day 5 THE RESCUE & REHABILITATION CENTER OF RIVER MAMMALS, AIRPORT DEPARTURE

Morning

With heavy hearts, the staff will wish you farewell as you begin your departure. At the port of Nauta, our ground crew will be waiting to take you by our private vehicle back to the city of Iquitos, about 95 kilometers journey by paved road. On our way from Nauta back to Iquitos airport, you will visit the Rescue & Rehabilitation Center of River Mammals (ACOBIA) where you will have the chance to meet baby manatees and learn about these wonderful and docile creatures and why they are on the endangered species list. As well, there are also some other animals cared for by the center that have been rescued from capture for the intention of being turned into pets and other threatening conditions. We welcome you to donate to this ambitious organization and education center as you wish.

Our land personnel will wait for you at the airport and give your boarding passes and help you check-in. Airport departure: Our staff will be on hand to help you with your luggage and check-in at Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport in Iquitos.

MEALS
  • Breakfast oboard

Map

Video

Services

What's included

Accommodation

Nights
4 nights onboard DELFIN II

Meals

Full board plan
4 breakfasts + 3 lunches + 4 dinners

Transportation

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

Orientation

Guide
Shared English-speaking naturalist Guide

What's not included

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