Amazon Cruise Peru – BD617
Amazon Cruise Peru - BD617
Aria Amazon 7 Nights River Cruise - Low Water
The Amazon Cruise Peru is 8 luxurious days on board MS Aria Amazon. Visit the Peruvian rainforest & see Pacaya Samiria Reserve wildlife. Experience our most luxurious and comprehensive Amazon journey among the Amazon River’s two powerful tributaries: the Marañon and the Ucayali, as well as several hidden black water lakes.
Kayak, canoe and swim in these unspoiled black waters, keeping eyes peeled for the Amazon’s legendary pink dolphins. Be witness of one of the great spectacles of the Southern Hemisphere, the birth of the Amazon River. Take a short jungle walk in the San Jose flooded forest and see the unforgettable giant water lilies. Enjoy a breakfast picnic accompanied by jungle symphony and fishing along the black waters of the Pacaya River.
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7 NIGHT CRUISE
Aqua Expeditions highly experienced river pilots and the most rigorous cruise ship standards ensure smooth travel and safety on the waters of the Peruvian Amazon.
Itinerary - Amazon Cruise Peru
Aria Amazon 7 Nights River Cruise - Low Water
Day 1 Friday
IQUITOS / NAUTA / EMBARKATION / MARAÑON RIVER
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 Marañon River. At 6:00pm, 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.
For guests arriving closer to the ARIA AMAZON’s departure time, direct transfer to the vessel will be organized.
Day 2 Saturday
YANAYACU PUCATE RIVER / MARAÑON RIVER
We commence today’s adventures near the main entrance of Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, cruising along Yanayacu Pucate in the comfort of our state-of-the-art skiffs. Kayak, canoe and swim in these unspoiled black waters, keeping eyes peeled for the Amazon’s legendary pink dolphins. In the afternoon, we will visit a remote village along the Marañon River to learn about traditional customs. Focus our hi-tech telescope on the night sky to identify the planets and constellations.
Day 3 Sunday
SAMIRIA RIVER / NAUTA CAÑO OR PNA (AMAZONIAN NATURAL PARK)
We set off by skiffs for an excursion along the Samiria River with optional fishing. Listen carefully to our after lunch flora and fauna lecture, then venture out for a singularly thrilling jungle walk across the high Amazon rainforest. On our return in the evening, enjoy the jungle symphony and extraordinary stargazing on local boats along the “Enchanted Lake”.
Day 4 Monday
NAUTA TOWN / VILLAGE VISIT / BIRTHPLACE OF THE AMAZON
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. In the afternoon, together we will witness one of the great spectacles of the Southern Hemisphere, the birthplace of the Amazon River. Tonight you will meet the new passengers who have signed on for the four-night trip, as we start our journey together along the Marañon River.
Day 5 Tuesday
UCAYALI RIVER / PACAYA RIVER
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. 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.
Day 6 Wednesday
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 7 Thursday
CLAVERO LAKE / SAN JOSE DE SARAPANGA FOREST
Choose to go jungle walking, canoeing, kayaking or swimming on the black water Yarapa or Clavero River in the morning. Come afternoon, take a short jungle walk in the San Jose de Sarapanga forest and see the unforgettable giant water lilies. 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 8 Friday
ARRIVAL IN NAUTA / MANATEE RESCUE CENTER / TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
We will visit the town of Nauta, founded in 1930. Today, villagers from around Amazonia gather here to sell the products they harvest in their rural communities. Together we will walk around Nauta to gain insights into the daily life of these remotes people. Return to the ARIA for breakfast and to pack up. Before saying goodbye, we will 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.
Pricing - Amazon Cruise Peru
Aria Amazon 7 Nights River Cruise - Low Water
2020
2021
| USD Per Person in Double Cabin | Design Suite First Deck | Design Suite Second Deck | Charter Rates for up to 44 pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nights - Friday Departures | $9,450 | $9,800 | $278.000 |
| 4 Nights - Monday Departures | $5,400 | $5,600 | $159, 000 |
| 3 Nights - Saturday Departures | $4,050 | $4,200 | $119,000 |
Price Per Person in USD
2020 Promotion - All Bookings from Aug to Dec attract 2021 rates!
Discounts and Supplements
- Single supplement: 25% in addition to the adult rate
- Seven year age minimum on all departures
- Child under 12 years old will receive a 20% discount
- Third person sleeping on sofa bed will receive a 20% discount
- Third person being a child under 12 years old sleeping on sofa bed pays US $500 per night
Features - Amazon Cruise Peru
Aria Amazon 7 Nights River Cruise - Low Water
Included
- Meals while onboard
- Bike use
- All excursions off the Aria Amazon
- Beverages (non-alcoholic, select premium wines, sparkling wine and national beer)
- Transfers to/from vessel when arriving or departing on recommended flights
- Pacaya Samiria National Reserve entrance fee
Excluded
- Air tickets to and from Iquitos
- Guide and crew gratuities
- Boutique purchases
- Private transfers to/from vessel
- Spa Services
- Visas
Extend your Vacation - Machu Picchu
Aria Amazon 7 Nights River Cruise - Low Water
Journey to Machu Picchu
Rediscovered over 100 years ago, Machu Picchu is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Its architectural beauty, spectacular natural landscapes and the energy held in its enigmatic structures will take your breath away. Enjoy wonderful food, tour Cathedrals and museums and learn about ancient Peruvian cultures.
Price starting from: $2711 per person
5 Nights/ 6 Days with Daily Departures
Visit: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley Of The Incas, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lima
The Ship- Amazon Cruise Peru
Aria Amazon 7 Nights River Cruise - Low Water
Aria Amazon
Extremely generous dining and lounging areas include an outdoor river-facing Jacuzzi. Floor-to-ceiling windows face the Amazon River in the ship’s 16 Design Suites, each measuring 23 square meters (250 square feet). Four suites can interconnect for families. Upgrades to the spa include new decor for enhanced relaxation.
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Note: This itinerary is for reference only. It is subject to change, due to weather and other conditions.
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