Embark on a 4-day Amazon River cruise aboard the Aria Amazon. Begin your journey with a panoramic city tour and welcome lunch before boarding at Nauta Port. Settle into your suite and enjoy exquisite Amazon-inspired cuisine crafted by Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. Explore the Ucayali River in search of vibrant wildlife, fish for piranhas, canoe or kayak on Clavero Lake, and meet local ribereños in remote Amazonian villages. Discover the diverse ecosystems of the Amazon, Tahuayo, and Yarapa Rivers, guided by expert naturalists who reveal the region’s remarkable flora and fauna. Enjoy nighttime excursions and forest walks in San José de Paranapura and San Pedro Forest to spot exotic nocturnal species. Conclude your adventure in Nauta Town with a visit to the local market and the Manatee Rescue Center.
Highlights
Explore Iquitos cultural and colonial heritage charm
Experience the Marañon River with a taste of fine Amazon-inspired cuisine
Encounter wildlife along the Ucayali River with expert naturalist guides
Visit Yarapa River villages and engage with native ribereños communities
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.
Arrive on an afternoon flight and be warmly greeted by the crew at Iquitos International Airport. Enjoy a private transfer to downtown Iquitos for a panoramic city tour and a welcome lunch, followed by a transfer to Nauta port for boarding.
Settle into your spacious suite and prepare for an unforgettable journey. After meeting your expert naturalist guides and attending a safety briefing, gather in the restaurant to enjoy your first Amazon-inspired dining experience, thoughtfully crafted by Aria Amazon’s acclaimed consulting chef, Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.
Note: Embarkation time: 4:30 pm
Day 2: Clavero Lake | Ucayali River | Yarapa River
Begin the day exploring the Ucayali River in search of remarkable wildlife such as parrots, egrets, hawks, and monkeys. After breakfast, choose to fish for the Amazon’s famed piranhas, canoe, kayak, or swim in the tranquil black waters of Clavero Lake. Alternatively, visit a local Amazonian village to engage with native ribereños (people of the river). Following dinner, enjoy a relaxed evening walk through the floodplain forest of San José de Paranapura.
Day 3: Amazon River | Tahuayo River | San Pedro Forest
As the day begins, embark on a morning wildlife excursion on the extraordinary Amazon River. After breakfast, explore the Tahuayo River, a black water tributary of the Amazon River, while your naturalist guides share stories of Amazonia. After lunch, take a jungle walk at San Pedro or Puerto Prado’s Forest to learn about the Amazonian flora and fauna. At dusk, explore the Amazon River in search of exotic nocturnal wildlife.
Day 4: Nauta Town | Disembark | Manatee Rescue Center | Transfer to the Airport
1 Breakfast
In the morning, take a guided visit to the local market and marvel at the regional produce of the Peruvian Amazon. Return to Aria Amazon for breakfast before disembarkation. En route to the airport, visit the Manatee Rescue Center, where orphaned Amazonian manatees are rehabilitated before they are released back into the wild.
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$3,7502-3 travelers
Design Suite - First Deck
Averaging 250 sq. ft. Eight suites on the first deck featuring two twin beds convertible into a California King bed, floor to ceiling panoramic windows, air conditioning, en suite sitting area, internal communications system, bathroom with shower, toilet, sink, cabinet, hairdryer, hot water around the clock and a basket of toiletries.
Design Suite - Second Deck
Averaging 250 sq. ft. Eight suites on the second deck featuring two twin beds convertible into a California King bed, floor to ceiling panoramic windows, air conditioning, en suite sitting area, internal communications system, bathroom with shower, toilet, sink, cabinet, hairdryer, hot water around the clock and a basket of toiletries.
Notes
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.
Initial deposit is $1000, 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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