Discovering the Amazon, its wildlife and vegetation seem like an impossible task. However, there’s a way to get close to the essential elements of the rainforest: the Amazon Star. This fascinating cruise takes its passengers along the Amazon River on a journey where contact with nature will be present along the way. The local inhabitants will show you their lifestyle, typical dances and their vision of the world during this memorable experience.
Highlights
Explore the Pawachiro stream by boat and enjoy the flora
Immense yourself in the variety of fauna of the area observe monkeys & birds
Enjoy a cooking class to learn more about the local gastronomy
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive at the city of Iquitos and transfer to the port of Nauta, making a stop at the Amazon Rescue Center (CREA), a foundation dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of manatees. Once in Nauta, participate in an orientation and security talk and tackle the Amazon Star. During the afternoon, explore the Pawachiro stream by boat and enjoy the flora variety of the place. Upon return, the crew will present a musical activity. While eating dinner, the activities for the following day will be presented.
This morning, enjoy a complete experience taking breakfast in a picnic on the boat by the Pucate River. The excursion begins with a boat exploration, observing the monkeys, birds, and the immense variety of fauna that inhabits the area. Then, you can enter the river to swim with pink dolphins, a unique species that live in the Amazon. As an optional activity, you'll be able to fish for piranha.
Return to the boat for lunch and listen to the guide's lecture about the source of the Amazon River, where you will find out the root of the most significant river in the world. During the afternoon, explore the Nauta Caño, with the option of traveling the stream in a kayak. Then, you will have dinner and participate in the informative talk preparing you for the next day. When the sun falls, you will leave on a night excursion.
This morning enjoy breakfast on board before departing on a walking tour to have direct contact with nature. See the Victoria Regias, a unique plant from the Amazon and visit the local shaman of Puerto Prado, who will perform a ritual to charge you with good energy. Return to the boat for lunch outdoors and have a cooking class to learn more about the local gastronomy: its ingredients and preparation of its dishes. As an optional activity, you can have an origami class with towels.
The last boat ride will depart during the afternoon to enjoy the colorful sunset while toasting with champagne. Back in the cruise, the crew will be presented; they'll perform a musical presentation and then you will have a farewell dinner where the itinerary for the next day will be explained.
Day 4: Iquitos | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Wake up at 5:00 in the morning. Have breakfast at 5:15 and disembark in Iquitos by 6:00 am.
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Notes
Child Policy:
The minimum age for all the passengers is seven (7) years of age.
Children from 7 to 18 years sharing a cabin with an adult will receive a 10% discount
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 Wire transfer, Credit cards and Checks accepted. All final payments by credit card subject to a surcharge of 3.5%
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Scott Sepsy
2 days ago
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3 days ago
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