Explore the Peruvian Amazon aboard the Aria Amazon on this 5-day river cruise from Iquitos to Nauta. Begin with a city tour and welcome lunch before setting sail along the Marañon River. Encounter the Amazon’s rich biodiversity with guided skiff excursions on the Ucayali, Yanallpa, and Dorado Rivers, where you may spot pink river dolphins, monkeys, and exotic birdlife. Discover the rainforest on foot, learning about native flora and fauna, and enjoy a full-day river safari with a picnic under the canopy. Choose to fish for piranhas, kayak, or visit local Amazonian villages to engage with ribereños communities. Conclude your journey in Nauta with a visit to the Manatee Rescue Center. This immersive itinerary offers a balance of exploration, education, and comfort deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
Highlights
Explore the Ucayali River on an early wildlife excursion
Navigate the Zapote River on a full-day safari
Tour Nauta’s local market and visit the Manatee Rescue Center
Explore the Yarapa River by skiff in search of unique birdlife and wildlife
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. Board a private transfer to downtown Iquitos for a panoramic city tour and a welcome lunch before continuing to Nauta port for embarkation.
Settle into your spacious suite as your Amazon adventure begins. After meeting your expert naturalist guides and completing a brief safety orientation, gather in the restaurant to enjoy the first of many exceptional Amazon-inspired meals curated by Aria Amazon’s celebrated consulting chef, Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.
Note: Embarkation time is 4:30 pm.
Day 2: Ucayali River | Yanallpa Creek | Dorado Lake
Begin the day early with a guided wildlife excursion along the Ucayali River. Later, board skiffs to spot pink river dolphins and observe local farmers and fishermen at work along the riverbanks. After dinner, return to the skiffs for a nighttime exploration of Dorado Lake, searching for elusive nocturnal wildlife beneath a starlit Amazon sky.
Day 3: Ucayali River | Puinahua River | Zapote River
Start the day with a hearty breakfast before heading out to explore the Zapote River on skiffs. This will be a full-day river safari with a picnic lunch under the Amazonian shade. Walk in the floodplain forest and learn about the medicinal trees, insects, and frogs that inhabit the region. Later, cruise along the Ucayali River and enjoy the stunning sunset.
Day 4: Clavero Lake | Ucayali River | Yarapa River
Start the day searching for wildlife along the Ucayali River. After breakfast, choose to go fishing for Amazonia's notoriously ferocious piranhas, canoe, kayak, or swim in the black water Clavero Lake, or visit an Amazonian village.
In the afternoon, explore the Yarapa River by skiff, in search of different kinds of wildlife. This evening before dinner, meet the crew members who have been working behind the scenes to ensure your exceptional experiences aboard the Aria Amazon.
Day 5: 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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$4,8002-3 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
Everything was amazing! The planning with Adventure Life went smoothly. The actual trip was fantastic! One of the best trips I have experienced. The cruise staff members were knowledgeable and attentive. I will be writing more about this on the blog!
