A voyage into the heart of the rainforest! Explore the Pacaya Samiria reserve, one of Peru’s largest national parks. Navigate over the Amazon and Ucayali rivers on a cruise ship. Take a hike through the dense jungle in search of wildlife and birds or go piranha fishing.
Features: Unique – Deluxe tours – Navigable rivers
Inclusions:
- Full-board meals
- Exclusive cabins
- Guided excursions
- Kayaking
- Skiff trip
- Pink dolphin sightings
- Amazon rescue center
From $3000
Itinerary
Day 1: Iquitos - Nauta - Ucayali river
Welcome upon arrival at our private port in Nauta!
We are going to be waiting for you at the airport and will take you to a tourist restaurant for lunch. After a good meal we are going to go to Nauta to board the cruise ship. Our staff will show you your suite. Your suite will be accompanied by cozy beds, sheets made of 100 percent Pima cotton from Peru, cotton bathrobes, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with a shower and amenities.
Day 2: Ucayali river - Bagazan lake - Yucurichi
Following breakfast, we'll go for a walk through Yucuruchi and the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where we'll see a variety of local wildlife. We'll return to the boat before noon so that the executive chef can perform a cooking demonstration. Anyone interested in learning more about the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve can attend a talk after lunch. In the afternoon, you can participate in river kayaking and swimming trips or a skiff trip to Bagazan Lake.
Day 3: Ucayali river - Yarapa river - Amazon river - Marañon river
We'll head out to investigate the Yarapa River before breakfast, where the renowned pink and gray river dolphins swim in the dark waters. After returning to the boat, we'll have breakfast before visiting Vista Alegre. With the aid of our guides, who also serve as interpreters, we will see how the locals live and discover more about their traditions. We can see their butterfly park right here.
Day 4: Disembark in Nauta, flight back to Lima
We'll start disembarking after breakfast. We'll stop at the Amazon Rescue Center (CREA) on the way to the airport, where volunteers and biologists care for manatees, an endangered species that has been rescued by the authorities. We'll observe how the manatees are treated and prepared for reintroduction into the wild. We'll also get to see other animals that were saved from being tried as pets and other perilous circumstances.
Included:
Included:
Pick-up from the airportTransfer to the dock in IquitosCabinsFull board mealsGuided excursionsEntrance fee to Pacaya Samiria reserveAlcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at mealsTransfer to the airportNot included:
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Packing list
Booking terms
Fall in love with the Amazon, its culture, people and biodiversity
- Explore Pacaya Samiria National Reserve onboard a Luxury cruise ship across the Ucayali river.
- Two or three daily excursions (with a maximum of 10 travelers per guide)
- Speed boat trips and guided jungle walks.
- Close encounters with Amazon wildlife, amazing bird-watching, observing pink river dolphins.
- Experience local culture through cooking demonstrations and piranha fishing
- Village visits and shaman blessing ceremonies.
- Discover the traditional dances and music of Amazonia during our Happy Hour receptions
- Taste the flavors of the rainforest in our dining room with our exclusive chefs, while admiring stunning views of the Amazon
- Fixed Departures
- From: Iquitos and Nauta dock
"Shore excursions afford an opportunity to observe Amazonian wildlife in its natural habitats and learn about the traditions and customs of the indigenous peoples who have lived along the river for thousands of years".
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
The second-largest protected natural area in Peru is Pacaya Samiria. Its biodiversity, which includes more than 1000 animal species and 965 wild plant species, makes it a haven for nature lovers. Oxbow lakes like Lake El Dorado and indigenous communities who supplement their incomes through experiential tourism initiatives live in the Reserve’s humid, tropical, and flooded forests, which form an independent ecosystem.
About the ship
Accommodation: Up to 40 passengers with private facilities. With the ability to accommodate a child in each cabin.
- Suites (16): 21 m2 / 226.04 ft2. Suites with convertible twin or California king bed,
panoramic floor-to-ceiling window; 8 with private balcony; 4 interconnected suites ideal for families. - Master suites (2): 23 m2 / 247.57 ft2 Suite with convertible twin or California king bed, panoramic floor-to-ceiling window with 90° view.
- Zafiro suite (1): 44.60m2 / 480.07 ft2, 180-degree front facing window Suite with
convertible twin or California king bed, panoramic floor-to-ceiling window with 180° view, balcony, Jacuzzi-style bathtub, and convertible sofa bed.
Cabin Features. All suites on the vessel come with: Air Conditioning, Twin beds convertible to a King size California Double bed, Desk, wardrobe, chest of drawers, hair dryer, Private bathroom with shower, Amenities, Mini bar, Safety box, Internal Phone, Peruvian cotton sheets.
Common Areas: Indoor Lounge & Bar, Outdoor Jacuzzi & Bar, Indoor reading lounge, Observation deck, Exercise room, Massage room, Dining room, Boutique.
Customer reviews
Juan
01/03/2023
Amazing, we love it so much, highly recommended guys.. our guide has good english and he is very knowledable
Jason
01/03/2023
It was fun, we learned a lot, especially in Sacsayhuaman, omg, I'm still having trouble to pronounce that word, I think it's sexywoman, haha..
Mia
02/03/2023
Our guide was amazing, very knowledgeable, and funny. Cusco's blue sky is just lovely, we also did the sacred valley tour and it's very similar however you ...
Laura
18/04/2023
Great experience. I loved the huge stones in Sacsayhuaman, and the mixed religions and tales the guide shared.