Sail the legendary Amazon river on this 5-day luxury cruise on the Delfin II. Experience the local and remote villages lining the river and search for the mysterious pink river dolphin that lives between its shores. This itinerary varies based on whether the travel dates fall in the high water/rainy season or low water/dry season.
Highlights
Explore the Marañon & Ucayali Rivers in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Discover the diverse flora, fauna, and secrets of the Peruvian Amazon
Visit the Puerto Miguel Community and learn about local culture
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Early in the morning, you will head for this spectacular tributary spot within the Pacaya Samiria Reserve in 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.
The morning is a perfect time for kayaking along the calm and inspiring rainforest waters. Your 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 afternoon, 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!
Day 4: Clavero Lake | Yarapa River & Puerto Miguel
After breakfast, you will begin an exploration at Clavero Lake on board of an aluminum skiff, where you will have the chance to get deep into the rainforest and its fantastic diversity of flora and fauna.
Next, 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 you will venture out on board the 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.
Day 5: Disembark | ACOBIA | Iquitos
1 Breakfast
With heavy hearts, the staff will wish you farewell as you begin your departure. At the port of Nauta, the ground crew will be waiting to take you by private vehicle back to the city of Iquitos, about 95 kilometers journey by paved road. On your 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. You are welcome to donate to this ambitious organization and education center as you wish. The land personnel will wait for you at the airport and give your boarding passes and help you check in.
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$4,9002-3 travelers
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Cabin Suite
Extra large windows, king-sized beds, fine Peruvian cotton linens, interconnected rooms for families, and casually elegant interiors.
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Master Suite
180° panoramic windows, king-sized bed, exquisite sheets and bedspread of 100% 280-thread Peruvian cotton, all-cotton towels and bathrobes, organic amenities, and individual reading lights.
Notes
Single supplement is 50%-75% in addition to the adult rate.
Child policy: 7 years old minimum on all departures. Children aged 11 or under are eligible for a 20% discount from the adult rate.
Initial deposit is $700, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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