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Luxury Amazon
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| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |
| Suite | Master Suite | |
Jun 11 '13 Jun 18 '13 Jun 25 '13 Jul 2 '13 Jul 9 '13 Jul 16 '13 Jul 23 '13 Jul 30 '13 Aug 6 '13 Aug 13 '13 Aug 20 '13 Aug 27 '13 Sep 3 '13 Sep 10 '13 Sep 17 '13 Sep 24 '13 Oct 1 '13 Oct 8 '13 Oct 15 '13 Oct 22 '13 Oct 29 '13 Nov 5 '13 Nov 12 '13 Nov 19 '13 Nov 26 '13 Dec 3 '13 Dec 24 '13 Dec 31 '13 |
$3,580 | $3,780 |
Jan 7 '14 Jan 14 '14 Jan 21 '14 Jan 28 '14 Feb 4 '14 Feb 11 '14 Feb 18 '14 Feb 25 '14 Mar 4 '14 Mar 11 '14 Mar 18 '14 Mar 25 '14 Apr 1 '14 Apr 8 '14 Apr 15 '14 Apr 22 '14 Apr 29 '14 May 6 '14 May 13 '14 May 20 '14 May 27 '14 Jun 3 '14 Jun 10 '14 Jun 17 '14 Jun 24 '14 Jul 1 '14 Jul 8 '14 Jul 15 '14 Jul 22 '14 Jul 29 '14 Aug 5 '14 Aug 12 '14 Aug 19 '14 Aug 26 '14 Sep 2 '14 Sep 9 '14 Sep 16 '14 Sep 23 '14 Sep 30 '14 Oct 7 '14 Oct 14 '14 Oct 21 '14 Oct 28 '14 Nov 4 '14 Nov 11 '14 Nov 18 '14 Nov 25 '14 Dec 2 '14 Dec 9 '14 Dec 16 '14 Dec 23 '14 Dec 30 '14 |
$3,800 | $4,000 |
Included: all meals while on board, wine with meals, all excursions, transfers to/from vessel when arriving on recommended flights, and Pacaya Samiria entrance fee.
Not included: Air tickets to/from Iquitos, guide and crew gratuities, or bar and boutique purchases.
Single Supplement: 25% in addition to the double rate as posted.
Third Person Rates: 20% discount for a third passenger sleeping on the sofa bed.
Children Discounts: Children under age 12 will receive a 20% discount. A child sleeping on the sofa bed as a third passenger in the room will pay $500 per night.
Deposit & Payment Not included: Air tickets to/from Iquitos, guide and crew gratuities, or bar and boutique purchases.
Single Supplement: 25% in addition to the double rate as posted.
Third Person Rates: 20% discount for a third passenger sleeping on the sofa bed.
Children Discounts: Children under age 12 will receive a 20% discount. A child sleeping on the sofa bed as a third passenger in the room will pay $500 per night.
Day 1 Nauta/Embark/Maronon River
Your guides await you, as your flight from Lima glides in for landing at Iquitos International Airport. After you’ve claimed your luggage, you will board an air-conditioned bus for your journey to the river. Enjoy a scenic one-and-a-half hour drive through the Peruvian countryside to the small village of Nauta. You will be traveling along the only road out of town...and it only goes as far as Nauta. Board the luxurious MV Aqua. From the moment you step on board, you will enjoy the MV Aqua’s atmosphere of low-key luxury. As you settle into your handsomely appointed, over-sized suite, you will feel the vessel begin to move; the beginning of one of the great adventures of your life. Stand on the Upper Deck to take in the view, as the MV Aqua leaves civiliazation behind.
Over the next four days, you will also sail along the largest tributaries of the Amazon, as well as the mighty Amazon itself. You are embarking on a spectacular adventure, to a place visited by only a few of the most experienced world travelers.
Day 2 Yanallpa River / Dorado River
This morning board the skiffs to explore this amazing black water stream, part of the vast Amazon flooded forest. Your guides will tell you about the rainforest and its dynamic life, as you explore what scientists call a “gallery forest,” because of its narrow vegetation, creating a tunnel of leaves. As you float through this tunnel, it is easy to spot parrots, macaws, and fluffy monk saki monkeys, very close to the skiff.
After enjoying lunch on board your luxury vessel, take a magical journey through the “Mirrored Forest,” seeing towering trees reflected in the black water river, while spotting dozens of enchanting parrots, blue-yellow macaws, and a great variety of primates and sloths enjoying nature unperturbed by your presence. As you make your way back to your vessel, you will also have the chance to see caimans and frogs and fishing bats.
Day 3 Puinahua River / Hatum Posa Lake & Pacaya River
This morning rise early to cruise the beautiful and intricate ox-bow lake of Hatum Posa. As you follow its shore, you will almost certainly surprise several kinds of monkeys and many types of birds, including terns, neo-tropic cormorants, egrets, herons, hawks, and a favorite, horned screamers. Take the skiff into other black water lakes linked to this huge lake in the flooded forest. After breakfast on board, embark on a morning jungle walk near Hatum Posa Village. On this walk, your guides will introduce you to native people doing subsistence farming, and will tell you how they learned to cultivate wild plants and trees to earn farm income. Deep in the primary forest, your guides will also show you the wealth of fruit trees and medicinal plants hidden in the jungle.
In the late afternoon, take the skiffs along the Pacaya River, journeying from Ranger Station No. 1 toward Yanayacu Lake, where you can view the abundant life that is hidden in the deep rainforest. You may see saki monkeys, capuchin monkeys, and the easy-to-spot heavy howler monkeys. As the sun sets, you will hear the loud, ferocious sounding warning signals made by howler monkeys marking their territories. When night falls, you will hear the second movement of the Amazon rainforest symphony, as other nocturnal animals send their shrill calls across the tree tops. Use special spotlight torches to locate night creatures, including, perhaps, huge caimans.
Day 4 Pacaya River & Carocurahuayte Lake
Back in the skiffs on the river as the sun rises, you will see a treasure trove of wildlife, including parrots, macaws, toucans, and many kinds of monkeys—as well as some “surprise” species that you have never seen before. Enjoy a “bag breakfast” of light sandwiches and fresh juice. Since you will stop near a popular dolphin feeding spot, you will see quite a show as you enjoy your meal.
Return to the M/V Aqua for lunch as your ship starts sailing down river, towards Iquitos. This afternoon, travel to the splendid Carocurahuayte “hot spot” lake, where you will be certain to catch some of the more than 3,000 species of tropical fish that live in the Amazon basin. The key focus will be on piranhas, those small, carnivorous fish with a big reputation for being scary.
This evening while your vessel continues its journey, enjoy your final dinner together, swapping stories about the wonderful experiences shared on the river.
Day 5 Iquitos / Disembark
Weather and time permitting, this will be the last opportunity to see how people live along the Amazon—by visiting the lively riverside community of Belen, in Iquitos, by skiff. Here, where the houses and shops actually float on the river during some months, you will see the bustling food market for the entire Peruvian Amazon. All local inhabitants throughout the region sell and purchase goods here.
Enjoy lunch in board before disembarking your ship. Visit the Manatee Rescue Center, where biologists and volunteers care for endangered Amazon manatees that conservation authorities have seized from local people and fishermen. Biologists will give a presentation about the project and its efforts to help these helpless mammals. You will also see how the manatees are cared for and are prepared for re-introduction into their natural habitat.Transfer to the Iquitos International Airport where your guides will assist you with your baggage and check-in, and will wait with you until you are ready to board your evening flight to Lima.
Itinerary Notes
Included in your all inclusive rate are:• All meals while onboard
• All excursions
• All beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic with exception of premium brands)
• Transfers to/from vessel when arriving on recommended flights
• Pacaya Samiria entrance fee
Not Included:
• Air tickets to and from Iquitos
• Guide and crew gratuities
• Boutique purchases
Please note:
The above itinerary is subject to weather conditions and water levels of the Amazon and it's tributaries. During rainy season from June - November the above itinerary may deviate slightly to optimize wildlife viewing and jungle explorations.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is $600, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure.
Final payment by bank transfer, check or Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or Amex. Credit Card payments subject to 3% convenience fee and maximum $15,000 charge.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 100 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 120 days or more | $400 per person |
| 119 to 90 days | Deposit |
| 89-0 days | 100% trip cost |
MV Aqua
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 24
- River Cruise Ship
The new MV Aqua is the first true luxury vessel to ever cruise the northern Amazon River. Its 12 over-sized guest suites all feature in-suite sitting areas and generous outward-facing panoramic windows. Each of the handsomely decorated air-conditioned suites measures between 230 to 240 sq. ft, and is designed by noted Peruvian architect Jordi Puig. You can socialize in the dining room, bar, on the observation deck, and in the outdoor lounge.
Low water on the river takes place from June to November and peak high water from January to March. During lower water, the daily excursions will involve walking or hiking for which you will be provided boots.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Suite 230 sq ft, twin beds that convert to king, panoramic windows, sitting area, and private facilities. |
 | Master Suite 240 sq ft, twin beds that convert to king, panoramic windows, sitting area, and private facilities. |
