Best Amazon River Cruise – BD616
Best Amazon River Cruise - BD616
7 Nights - High Water
The Best Amazon River Cruise is Aria Amazon 7 Nights River Cruise - High Water. Visit the Peruvian rainforest & see Pacaya Samiria Reserve's 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.
COUNTRIES:
Peru
WATERWAYS:
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 - Best Amazon River Cruise
7 Nights - High Water
Day 1 Friday
IQUITOS / AMAZON RIVER
We will meet at Iquitos International Airport then enjoy lunch together at a local restaurant or we will serve a box lunch en route, depending on the flight arrival time. The afternoon continues with an introduction to this historic city and the opportunity to meet an indigenous Amazon community. 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
AMAZON RIVER / YARAPA RIVER / NAUTA CAÑO
Aboard our comfortable skiffs, we set sail from the Amazon River to the Yarapa River. Keep your binoculars ready to spot tropical songbirds, black collared hawks and sloths. We’ll go fishing for Amazonia’s notoriously ferocious piranhas while our naturalist guides share stories of Lake Moringo. As the sun sets, we head off on an evening’s wildlife excursion with extraordinary stargazing on the black waters of Nauta Caño.
Day 3 Sunday
MARAÑON RIVER / CASUAL JUNGLE WALK / YANAYACU-PUCATE RIVER
Rise with the sun for an early morning birdwatching along the Marañon River. After breakfast, we will take a jungle walk on the firm soil forest “Casual,” while looking for flora and fauna which include medicinal trees, insects, and poison dart frogs, and learning more about the different rainforest stratas. Later, swim, canoe or kayak in Yanayacu-Pucate River as we look for legendary pink river dolphins. Focus our hi-tech telescope on the night sky to identify the planets and constellations.
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, we 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
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.
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 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 8 Friday
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 Amazon 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.
Pricing - Best Amazon River Cruise
7 Nights - High 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
- 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 - Best Amazon River Cruise
7 Nights - High 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
Optional Extension - Best Amazon River Cruise
7 Nights - High 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 - Best Amazon River Cruise
7 Nights - High 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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