Iquitos Amazon Experience 7 Days
Departure on Friday
Highlights:

This journey will be peaceful, adventurous and refreshing being pampered throughout.Enjoy its comfortable air conditioned cabins with amazing views of the Amazon River.Admire the wildlife and vegetation, swimming in the River with the dolphins, fishing for piranhas and more.This journey will be peaceful, adventurous and refreshing being pampered throughout.

Day 1 Arrive in Lima (IT MUST BE ON THURSDAY)

Arrive in the Lima airport, where our staff waits to transfer you to your hotel of your choice. If arriving late at night or early morning spend the night at the airport hotel so you can rest more.
Overnight in Lima
No meals

Day 2 Iquitos / Nauta/ embarkation/ Amazon river (DEPARTS ON FRIDAY)

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 to visit the birthplace of the Amazon. At 6:00pm, we will board the ARIA AMAZON.1 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
Breakfast, box lunch and dinner included

Day 3 Yanallpa river / Dorado river

By skiff, we explore the black waters of the Yanallpa River, disembarking to walk deep into the Amazonian rain forest. Later, we board the skiffs again to cruise along the El Dorado River for a dusk excursion in search of exotic nocturnal wildlife and with extraordinary stargazing

Day 4 Pacaya river / Ucayali river / Tapiche river

The rewards of our early start today are plentiful, including a full day excursion by skiff along the Pacaya River, going deeper into pristine landscape shared with great egret, capuchin monkeys and taricaya turtles. After lunch, we will have a paiche fishing demonstration, the second largest river fish in the world. Later, we venture out by skiffs on the Ucayali River alongside the banana boats transporting their jungle products to the port of Requena, keeping an eye out for pink river dolphins.

Day 5 Clavero or Yarapa river / Amazon river

Choose to go jungle walking, canoeing, kayaking or swimming on the black water Yarapa or Clavero River in the morning. Visit a remote Amazonia village in the afternoon. 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.

Day 6 Arrival in Iquitos / Manatee rescue center/ transfer to the airport

At the Bellavista Nanay morning market along the Nanay River, sample exotic snacks from the Peruvian Amazonian like ‘Suri’, Amazon caterpillars that are considered especially appetizing. Return to the ARIA for breakfast and to pack up.

Before saying goodbye, we will make one last truly memorable stop at the Manatee Rescue Center, a very special kind of animal orphanage for Amazonian manatees. We will also visit San Juan craft market on route to the airport.

Day 7 Visit the City of Kings and the incredible Larco museum

Today, enjoy a tour of Lima known as the City of Kings. We will visit a combination of pre-Hispanic, Colonial and Contemporary. Our visit will take us through pre-Inca ruins, colonial and Inca architecture, residential neighborhoods, charming churches, and more, lunch is on your own, then we drive to visit the Larco Museum that is a privately owned museum of pre-Columbian art. The museum is housed in an 18th-century vice-royal building built over a 7th-century pre-Columbian pyramid. It showcases chronological galleries that provide a thorough overview of 4,000 years of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. It is well known for its gallery of pre-Columbian pottery.

Breakfast included

Iquitos Amazon Experience 7 Days
Departure on Saturday
Highlights:

Iquitos Amazon Experience 7 Days
Departure Sunday – Wednesday
Highlights:

– Voyage in a Luxury Boat riding the Amazon River in the Iquitos jungle basking in its beauty.

– Enjoy its comfortable air conditioned cabins with amazing views of the Amazon River.

– Admire the wildlife and vegetation, swimming in the River with the dolphins, fishing for piranhas and more.

– This journey will be peaceful, adventurous and refreshing being pampered throughout.

Day 1 Arrive in Lima (IT MUST BE ON SATURDAY – TUESDAY)

Arrive in the Lima airport, where our staff waits to transfer you to your hotel of your choice. If arriving late at night or early morning spend the night at the airport hotel so you can rest more.
Overnight in Lima
No meals

Day 2 Fly to the beautiful amazon river in Iquitos and start the cruising  (DEPARTS ON SUNDAY – WEDNESDAY)

Today we are going to transfer you to the airport for your flight to Iquitos where 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 box lunch as we begin the journey to Nauta.

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.

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 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.

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.

The third deck features an entertainment center which offers use for film presentations, as well as extensive literature about the area (fauna, flora, etc.) There is also a completely equipped bar so you can test any combination of regional and international liquors and aromas that the bartender will be happy to provide for you to enjoy under the spell of the beautiful Amazonian afternoons and night, and the sweet breeze of the rainforest. Moreover, should you have any doubts or questions, our guides are always fully at your service.
Breakfast, box lunch and dinner included.

Day 3 Discover the wildlife and dare to make kayak in the jungle

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 walk at Fundo Casual jungle trail will take you deep into the rainforest on “terra firma” (non-flooded forest) where your guide will point out the dynamic creatures and vegetation of the Amazon. Be sure to keep an attentive eye open for spotting surprises!After a delicious lunch we will visit Nauta Caño Creek where you will have the chance to do some kayaking. Also, go fishing for the famous piranha, a delightful and challenging experience you won’t forget! As night approaches, your guide will take you on a night safari in search of caiman alligators and night birds.

Day 4 walk through the treetops and swim with pink dolphins

This is a 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 Firma” forest and you will be able to see the differences between your previous hike and this one. Yanayacu Pucate, 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 paddle boards. You will even have the opportunity to swim in the jungle river along with the famous pink dolphins!

Day 5 Interact with the people of the Amazon village and observe the wildlife that inhabits the trees near the river.

This village of 500 people, although not very many miles from the bigger town of Nauta in miles, is still quite removed when you have to go by canoe from place to place. On your visit to this community we will be welcomed by smiling faces and friendly people. Around the community, people who are happy to show you the process of peeling and grating cassava, while another may invite you in for a look at the tools he uses to process the rice (grown locally). A day in the life 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.

Along the Yarapa River, you will get to explore this tributary intimately. Listen closely for the sounds from within the mysterious jungle. We travel down river to this wide creek that leads to an attractive hidden lagoon. As we absorb the beauty of the landscape, we will have the chance to reflect on the wildlife. Hawks, terns, herons and monkeys which are part of our everyday excursions are readily close by; in this area we will notice many more inhabitants of the Amazon, the rivereños. People being an important part of this complex bionetwork only reinforce the fact that we are part of their lives and how our presence here and now could make a difference to the future of this magical land of the Incas. Look out for specific types of Monkeys like the pygmy marmoset, squirrel monkey, and our first Monk Saki. This medium-sized monkey with the thick fur and bushy tail looks more like he is dressed for the Arctic than the Amazon.

Day 6 End of the adventure and visit of the animal rescue center, a hope for the future life

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.Our staff will be on hand to help you with your luggage and check in at Crnl. FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport in Iquitos.

The return flight will take you directly to the city of Lima, the capital of Peru. At the security gate, your guide and Delfin crew will say goodbye. Flight to Lima, arrive and our representative will be waiting to take you to tour hotel in Miraflores.
Breakfast included

Day 7 Visit the City of Kings and the incredible Larco museum

Today, enjoy a tour of Lima known as the City of Kings. We will visit a combination of pre-Hispanic, Colonial and Contemporary. Our visit will take us through pre-Inca ruins, colonial and Inca architecture, residential neighborhoods, charming churches, and more, lunch is on your own, then we drive to visit the Larco Museum that is a privately owned museum of pre-Columbian art. The museum is housed in an 18th-century vice-royal building built over a 7th-century pre-Columbian pyramid. It showcases chronological galleries that provide a thorough overview of 4,000 years of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. It is well known for its gallery of pre-Columbian pottery.

Breakfast included

Iquitos Amazon Experience 7 Days
Departure on Wednesday
Highlights:

– Voyage in a Luxury Boat riding the Amazon River in the Iquitos jungle basking in its beauty.

– Enjoy its comfortable air conditioned cabins with amazing views of the Amazon River.

– Admire the wildlife and vegetation, swimming in the River with the dolphins, fishing for piranhas and more.

– This journey will be peaceful, adventurous and refreshing being pampered throughout.

Day 1 Arrive in Lima  (IT MUST BE ON TUESDAY)

Arrive in the Lima airport, where our staff waits to transfer you to your hotel of your choice. If arriving late at night or early morning spend the night at the airport hotel so you can rest more.
Overnight in Lima
No meals

Day 2 Fly to the beautiful amazon river in Iquitos and start the cruising (DEPARTS ON WEDNESDAY)

Today we are going to transfer you to the airport for your flight to Iquitos where 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 box lunch as we begin the journey to Nauta.

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.

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 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.

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.

The third deck features an entertainment center which offers use for film presentations, as well as extensive literature about the area (fauna, flora, etc.) There is also a completely equipped bar so you can test any combination of regional and international liquors and aromas that the bartender will be happy to provide for you to enjoy under the spell of the beautiful Amazonian afternoons and night, and the sweet breeze of the rainforest. Moreover, should you have any doubts or questions, our guides are always fully at your service.
Breakfast, box lunch and dinner included.

Day 3 Watch pink and gray dolphins and listen to the different sounds of the jungle

Early in the morning, you will head for this spectacular tributary spot within the Pacaya Samiria Reserve in our skiffs where you will also experience an unforgettable encounter with gray and pink river dolphins. As well, the day’s birds will be out and active, flying gracefully across the Amazon skies.

This afternoon, wildlife will greet you and the biodiversity you will experience will be outstanding. You will have the chance to enjoy some of the myriad bird species, colorful, butterflies and other diverse insects, and noisy monkey troops, and when the night shift strikes, you’ll encounter a whole new world of adventure.

All meals are included

Day 4 dare to swim in an Amazonian lagoon and practice kayaking

The morning is a perfect time for kayaking along the calm and inspiring rainforest waters. Our guides will take you upstream; this will be a good chance to spot prehistoric looking iguanas that laze in the sun while we travel along the shoreline searching for whatever the jungle has to offer us. Squirrel monkeys are very active at this time of the day, when they move in large noisy troops at mid to upper levels of primary and secondary lowland forest. As you float and paddle down the river, see if you can spot some elusive creatures on your own!

This morning, you will have reached our main goal, the Pacaya River 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 swim in one of the pristine Amazon lagoons in this wonderful region!
All meals are included

All meals are included

Day 5 Go deep into the jungle, and share with the children of Puerto Miguel

After breakfast, we will begin an exploration at Clavero Lake on board of our aluminum skiff, where you will have the chance to get deep into the rainforest and its fantastic diversity of flora and fauna. Next we will venture along the Yarapa River, where you can explore the tributary in the kayaks and listen closely for the sounds from within the mysterious jungle. Next we will venture out on board our skiffs where you will visit the community of Puerto Miguel 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 a most amazing arts & craft market.
All meals are included

Day 6 End of the adventure and visit of the animal rescue center, a hope for the future life

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.

Our staff will be on hand to help you with your luggage and check in at Crnl. FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport in Iquitos. The return flight will take you directly to the city of Lima, the capital of Peru. At the security gate, your guide and Delfin crew will say goodbye. Flight to Lima, arrive and our representative will be waiting to take you to tour hotel in Miraflores.
Breakfast included

Day 7 Visit the City of Kings and the incredible Larco museum

Today, enjoy a tour of Lima known as the City of Kings. We will visit a combination of pre-Hispanic, Colonial and Contemporary. Our visit will take us through pre-Inca ruins, colonial and Inca architecture, residential neighborhoods, charming churches, and more, lunch is on your own, then we drive to visit the Larco Museum that is a privately owned museum of pre-Columbian art. The museum is housed in an 18th-century vice-royal building built over a 7th-century pre-Columbian pyramid. It showcases chronological galleries that provide a thorough overview of 4,000 years of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. It is well known for its gallery of pre-Columbian pottery.
Breakfast included

• Day by day itinerary improved by you and your ToursTrekperu travel designer.
• This itinerary is based on 2 people travelling together in double or twin occupancy.
• Professional English speaking guide
• Your trip coordinator is available 24/7 for any assistance and needs that you may require.
• All in-country transfers as scheduled
• Accommodation at your selected hotel in Lima.
• All entrance fees for places mentioned in the program.
• Private comfortable vehicles + professional drivers.
• All meals indicated on the itinerary. Vegetarian diets accommodated on request (advance notification required). For other diets, consult your travel specialist before making a reservation.
• Our private tours in Lima are optional and flexible, if you are exhausted you can change the time departure or reduce the visit time or change any activity in your program. We also want you to enjoy your hotel amenities

• Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
• International flights, nor local flights within Peru.
• Tours, meals or other services not listed on the itinerary.
• Personal belonging such as clothing, equipment, laundry and phone calls.
• Expenses incurred in trip preparation such as, but not limited to, non-refundable airline tickets, travel insurance, and additional expenses resulting from flight delays, schedule changes, cancellations, or missed connections.
• Tips to the local staff.

M/V ARIA 

Type: 32 passenger motorized luxury riverboat
Length: 147 ft
Cruising speed: 12 knots
Cabin size: 240 sq ft

In the wake of the M/V Aqua’s great success, its creators conceived of a sister ship of slightly larger size and even grander features, making it the largest of our selected vessels. The M/V Aria was built in 2010 and launched in 2011, three years after the M/V Aqua.

This voyage takes us deep into the world’s greatest wilderness through an ever-changing vista of lush tropical rainforest. Our riverboat, one of the most luxurious in the Peruvian Amazon, plies these waters with comfort, elegance and attentive service, affording superb wildlife viewing from her observation deck.

Length: 7 Days/6 Nights
Season: Year-round
Land Cost: from $

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M/V ZAFIRO 

Type: 38 passenger motorized luxury riverboat
Length: 162 ft

The M/V Zafiro is a floating five-star hotel that will draw you
into the world of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
Admire the beauty of the National Reserve and relax
onboard with amenities like a Jacuzzi and first-class dining.
Beginning in October 2015, M/V Zafiro will feature 4-day,
5-day, and 8-day itineraries.

Length: 7 Days/6 Nights
Season: Year-round
Land Cost: from $




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Delfín 1 

Type: 8-12 passenger motorized luxury riverboat
Length: 69 ft
Cruising speed: 8 knots
Cabin size: 340 to 360 sq ft

Launched in early 2006, M/V Delfin I is the original luxury Amazon vessel, setting the standards for quality and sophistication. It was fully refurbished in 2010.
Delfin I is also the smallest and most exclusive, with only 4 suites total.

Length: 7 Days/6 Nights
Season: Year-round
Land Cost: from $

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Delfín 2

Type: 28 passenger motorized luxury riverboat
Length: 120 ft
Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
Cabin size: 210 to 230 sq ft

Delfin II was launched in 2009 to extend the Delfin’s tradition of casual yet refined elegance in Amazon river cruising. Larger than its sister vessel, Delfin II has a total of 14 cabins: 10 suites and 4 master suites.

Length: 7 Days/6 Nights
Season: Year-round
Land Cost: from $


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Delfín 3 

Type: 42 passenger motorized luxury riverboat
Length: 169 ft
Cruising speed: 8-10 knots
Cabin size: 237 to 597 sq ft

The Delfin III is the largest of the Delfin vessels, a new addition to luxury cruising in the Peruvian Amazon, launching Januar 2017. With just 22 suites, the Delfin III provides a luxurious and intimate venue from which to learn about one of the world’s most important waterways.

Length: 7 Days/6 Nights
Season: Year-round
Land Cost: from $

Our prices are per person in double occupancy (matrimonial or twin) in US dollars, thus if you want a single room you will need to add a supplement cost.

Occasionally, after coordinating your trip with our travel consultant, there could be slight changes in your itinerary or hotels because you want to spend more time in places that interest you, avoid long distances, have more free time or avoid tourist concentrations. These changes will increase or reduce the final price. It is important to mention that most hotels increase their rates during special holidays but our Travel Consultant will inform you and make other suggestions.

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