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Peru Amazon River Cruise - Nov to May - AQUA NERA - 7 Nights

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Journey into the depths of the Peruvian Amazon on this eight-day Aqua Nera Amazon River cruise, which takes off from the port of Iquitos. With 20 sophisticated suites, a plunge pool on the sun deck, and an outdoor cinema, this brand new ship promises five-star luxury and the ultimate in comfort and style. Explore the Yarapa River on a skiff, and listen to the natural soundtrack of tropical songbirds and black collared hawks. Brave a piranha fishing session, and then relax by swimming in the cool waters of Lake Clavero. Glide along the black water tributaries of the Yanallpa River, and see if you can identify caimans, bats, and tarantulas on a nighttime safari on the El Dorado River. Bump noses with the legendary pink river dolphins when you go canoeing or swimming in the Yanayacu-Pucate River, and then be mesmerized by the bright planets and dazzling stars in the night sky in a guided stargazing session. Disembark in Nauta for your onward journey. Along the way, visit the Manatee Rescue Center,  and learn how biologists are rescuing and rehabilitating young manatees, and re-releasing them into the wild.

Destinations

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Trip at a glance

Visits

AMAZON RIVER & RAINFOREST (Iquitos): Iquitos, Amazon river, Yarapa river, Clavero lake, Yanallpa river, Dorado river, Nauta town, Birthplace of the Amazon, Yanayacu-Pucate river, Lisboa town, Samiria river, Nauta Caño river, Casual

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Trip details

Itinerary

Day 1 IQUITOS, AMAZON RIVER

Afternoon

Receive a warm welcome at Iquitos International Airport by our crew and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. The afternoon continues with an introduction to the historic city of Iquitos and the opportunity to visit an indigenous Amazon community.

Evening

In the early evening, embark the Aqua Nera and settle into your generously-sized suite as you begin one of life’s greatest adventures.  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 YARAPA RIVER, CLAVERO LAKE

Morning

Aboard our comfortable skiffs, we set sail from the Amazon River to the Yarapa River. Ready your binoculars for tropical songbirds, black collared hawks and sloths. Line-fish for Amazon’s notoriously ferocious piranhas as our naturalist guides share stories of Lake Moringo.

Afternoon

In the afternoon, we sail on to Clavero Lake where villagers rely on traditional dugout canoes to get around. Swim in the lake’s calm waters or visit native residents of Amazonia who welcome you to their community with open arms.

Evening

Evening at leisure.

MEALS
  • Breakfast onboard
  • Lunch onboard
  • Dinner onboard

Day 3 YANALLPA RIVER, DORADO RIVER

Morning

We explore the black water tributaries of the Yanallpa River by skiff, disembarking to walk deep into the wildlife-rich Amazonian rainforest.

Afternoon

Later, we board the skiffs again to cruise along the El Dorado River for a dusk excursion in search of exotic nocturnal creatures.

Evening

Evening at leisure.

MEALS
  • Breakfast onboard
  • Lunch onboard
  • Dinner onboard

Day 4 NAUTA TOWN, VILLAGE VISIT, BIRTHPLACE OF THE AMAZON

Morning

In the morning, take a guided visit to the local market and marvel at the regional produce of the Peruvian Amazon, and sample exotic snacks if you wish.

Afternoon

In the afternoon, witness one of the great spectacles of the Southern Hemisphere, the birthplace of the Amazon River.

Evening

By nightfall, you will meet the new passengers who signed on for the four-night trip, as we start our journey together along the Marañon River.

MEALS
  • Breakfast onboard
  • Lunch onboard
  • Dinner onboard

Day 5 YANAYACU-PUCATE RIVER, LISBOA TOWN

Morning

Rise with the sun for early morning birdwatching along the Marañon River and enjoy breakfast in the middle of the jungle.

Afternoon

Later, swim, canoe or kayak in Yanayacu-Pucate River as we seek the legendary pink river dolphins. In the afternoon, visit a local village and interact with the native people and visit local schoolchildren.

Evening

Evening at leisure.

MEALS
  • Breakfast onboard
  • Lunch onboard
  • Dinner onboard

Day 6 SAMIRIA RIVER

Morning

The rewards for our early start today are plentiful: a full day excursion including a picnic lunch accompanied by the jungle symphony, and fishing on the black water of the Samiria River.

Afternoon

On the way back to the Marañon River after lunch, we venture out by skiffs alongside the banana boats transporting jungle products, keeping an eye out for pink river dolphins.

Evening

Evening at leisure.

MEALS
  • Breakfast onboard
  • Lunch onboard
  • Dinner onboard

Day 7 NAUTA CAÑO RIVER, JUNGLE WALK IN CASUAL

Morning

As the day begins, embark on a morning wildlife excursion on the extraordinary black water Nauta Caño River.

Afternoon

In the afternoon, we will take a jungle walk on the firm soil forest of Casual while looking for flora and fauna which may include medicinal trees, insects and poison dart frogs. Learn more about the different rainforest strata and ecosystems.

Evening

At night, focus our hi-tech telescope on the sky to identify the stars, planets and the milky way.

MEALS
  • Breakfast onboard
  • Lunch onboard
  • Dinner onboard

Day 8 ARRIVAL IN IQUITOS, MANATEE RESCUE CENTER, TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT

Morning

In the morning, take a guided visit to the local market and marvel at the regional produce of the Peruvian Amazon, and sample exotic snacks if you wish.

Return to the Aqua Nera for breakfast before disembarkation. En route to the airport, visit the Manatee Rescue Center, where orphaned Amazonian manatees rehabilitate before they are released back into the wild.

MEALS
  • Breakfast onboard

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Services

What's included

Accommodation

Nights
7 nights onboard AQUA NERA

Meals

Full board plan
7 breakfasts + 6 lunches + 7 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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