Amazon River Cruise Luxury – BD615
Amazon River Cruise Luxury - BD615
The Amazon River Cruise Luxury is 7 nights in Low water on the Aqua Nera. See rare wildlife in the Amazonian Rainforest. Enjoy food created by the best chef in Peru. This luxury river cruise begins in the remote colonial city of Iquitos (IQT), Peru. Go piranha fishing, trek into the dense jungle in search of Amazon monkeys, three-toed sloths, crown headed hoatzin birds, toucans, macaws and giant water lilies.
Come back to the comfort of our skiffs to cruise up close to view Taricaya turtles and spectacled caimans in their natural habitat while pink dolphins, at play, challenge your photography skills. As the Aqua Nera Amazon journeys towards the confluence of the Ucayali and the Marañon Rivers, considered the birthplace of the Amazon. Learn from our experienced, English speaking naturalist guides about the diverse Amazon wildlife and birds of Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve.
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Itinerary - Amazon River Cruise Luxury
Saturday - Day 1
IQUITOS / NAUTA / EMBARKATION / MARAÑON RIVER
To begin the Amazon River Cruise Luxury - BD615 - first arrive on a morning flight and receive a warm welcome at Iquitos International Airport by our crew. Board our private transfer to our exclusive Nauta Lounge for a welcome lunch before embarkation. Settle into your generously-sized suite aboard the Aqua Nera as you begin one of life’s greatest adventures. Following an introduction to our naturalist guides, 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.
Sunday - Day 2
YANAYACU-PUCATE RIVER / LISBOA TOWN
Rise with the sun for an early morning bird watching along the Marañon River. Later, canoe or kayak in Yanayacu-Pucate River and look out for Amazon’s legendary pink river dolphins. In the afternoon, visit an Amazonian village, where you can interact with native riberenos (people of the river) and visit local school children.
Monday - Day 3
SAMIRIA RIVER / NAUTA CAÑO RIVER
Wake to a lush jungle sunrise and bird watching along the Samiria River, enjoying breakfast in the middle of the lush jungle. Swimming and kayaking are some of the recommended activities at this part of the Reserve. In the evening, embark on a wildlife excursion on the blackwaters of Nauta Caño, and end the night with extraordinary stargazing.
Tuesday - Day 4
NAUTA TOWN / VILLAGE VISIT / BIRTHPLACE OF THE AMAZON
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. In the afternoon, witness one of the great spectacles of the Southern Hemisphere, the birthplace of the Amazon River. 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.
Wednesday - Day 5
UCAYALI RIVER / YANALLPA RIVER / PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE
Boarding our skiffs, we start the day like Amazon River dwellers, cruising along the Ucayali and Yanallpa River. As farmers and fishermen go about their business, we search for pink river dolphins in these pristine waters. In the afternoon, explore a fascinating blackwater stream aboard skiffs, part of the vast Amazon flooded forest within the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Your guides will regale you with tales and insights about the jungle as we explore what scientists call a "gallery forest" because of dense vegetation that creates a tunnel of leaves. As we explore this type of riparian vegetation, keep your eyes peeled for parrots, macaws, and fluffy monk saki monkeys.
Thursday - Day 6
PUINAHUA RIVER / PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE
Embark on a full-day excursion along the Pacaya tributary within the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, observing and exploring the flooded forest of this vast region of the Peruvian Amazon. Sail among a wide variety of wildlife, birds including large parrots, macaws, herons and storks, and many species of primates like the capuchin, howler and squirrel monkeys. After a picnic lunch, visit some of the most beautiful lakes in Pacaya Samiria and meet local guardians of the Reserve’s natural resources. On our return, behold the famous Ceiba tree, the tallest of its kind in the Amazon.
Friday - Day 7
UCAYALI RIVER / VILLAGE VISIT / CLAVERO LAKE
Choose among jungle walking, canoeing, kayaking or swimming excursions on the blackwaters Yarapa or Clavero River. In the evening, before dinner, we will gather to introduce you to some of the crew members whom you may not have met, working behind the scenes to ensure a memorable experience aboard the Aqua Nera.
Saturday - Day 8
SAN JOSE PARANAPURA TOWN / ARRIVE IN NAUTA
Visit the quaint riverside town of San Jose de Paranapura en route to Nauta. Before saying goodbye to your new friends on the Amazon River Cruise Luxury, we will visit the Manatee Rescue Center, a sanctuary for orphaned Amazonian manatees to rehabilitate before their release back into the wild.
Pricing - Amazon River Cruise Luxury
2020
2021
| Price Per Person in Double Cabin (US$): 2020 | Design Suite First Deck | Design Suite Second Deck | Charter Rates for up to 44 pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nights - Saturday Departures | $9,625 | $10,325 | $359.000 |
| 4 Nights - Monday Departures | $5,500 | $5,900 | $205, 000 |
| 3 Nights - Saturday Departures | $4,125 | $4,425 | $153,000 |
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
- 3rd person being a child under 12 years old sleeping on sofa bed pays US $500 per night
Features - Amazon River Cruise Luxury
Included
- All meals while onboard
- Bike use
- 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
- Laundry service
Excluded
- Air tickets to and from Iquitos
- Guide and crew gratuities
- Boutique purchases
- Private transfers to/from vessel
- Spa Services
- Visas
Optional Extention - Amazon River Cruise Luxury
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
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Aqua Nera
The Aqua Nera has a luxuriously-appointed interior inspired by her surroundings: the blackwater lagoons and tributaries of the Amazon river and Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Her 20 spacious river-facing suites convey a welcoming and stylish sense of Amazonian tranquillity. Comprehensive amenities include an indoor lounge and bar, as well as a river-facing plunge pool and gym. Peruvian chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino will continue on board the Aqua Nera. The vessel will offer 3, 4 and 7 night itineraries on the Peruvian Amazon alongside the Aria Amazon.
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Note: This itinerary is for reference only. It is subject to change, due to weather and other conditions.
We hope you are inspired to join us on the Amazon River Cruise Luxury. Here are some Tourist Authority Links to help your research: Peru - Machu Picchu
