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Luxury Amazon Expeditions Cruise - Low Water

Nauta-Nauta - Example 8 Day Cruise aboard Aqua Nera
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This is an 8-day Amazon Cruise exploration from Nauta to Nauta and enjoys your village and local market visits. Start your journey in Nauta and experience morning birdwatching along the Marañon River, kayak in the Yanayacu-Pucate River and look out for Amazon’s legendary pink river dolphins. take a guided visit to the local market and marvel at the regional produce of the Peruvian Amazon. These are just some of the places you will go to and things you will do on this trip. Your journey will be concluded in Nauta.
Evening light on the canoesTurtles and a butterflyMorning in the RainForestSquirrel monkey in the AmazonRiding a traditional canoe down the riverSunset over the still waters of the Amazon
Highlights
  • Experience morning birdwatching
  • Discover some Peruvian Amazon products during your market visits
  • Visit some fascinating villages and learn about their culture
  • Enjoy Swimming and kayaking in the river
Places Visited
Activity Level: Variable
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.
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Day 1: Iquitos | Nauta | Marañon River | Embarkation

Upon arrival on a noon flight, you'll be warmly greeted at Iquitos International Airport by the crew. You'll then board a private transfer to downtown Iquitos for a city tour and welcome lunch. Next, you'll head to Nauta Port to board Aqua Nera.

Settle into your spacious suite and embark on one of life’s greatest adventures. After an introduction from the naturalist guides and a routine safety drill, gather at the restaurant for the first of many Amazonian culinary experiences crafted by Aqua Nera's renowned consulting chef, Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.

*Separate arrangements can be made for morning arrivals.

Day 2: Amazonas River | Tahuayo River

Begin your day at sunrise with a birdwatching session along the Amazonas River. Following breakfast, set off on a skiff excursion from the Amazon River to the Tahuayo tributary. Discover the region's wonders with insights from expert naturalist guides and try your hand at fishing for the notorious Amazonian piranhas. As dusk approaches, embark on an evening wildlife excursion, concluding with a captivating stargazing session.

Day 3: Clavero Lake | Uyacali River

Discover the magnificent black waters of Clavero Lake and pay a visit to the communities that live on its banks. Go kayaking, canoeing, or swimming before returning onboard for a sumptuous lunch. In the afternoon, head out for a short jungle walk in San Jose de Paranapura forest, where you’ll be able to see the famous giant water lilies.

Day 4: Nauta Town | Village Visit | Birthplace of the Amazon

In the morning, take a guided visit to the local market. Marvel at the regional produce of the Peruvian Amazon and sample exotic snacks if you wish. For those interested, there’ll also be an opportunity to visit an experienced beekeeper in the community of San Francisco.

In the afternoon, witness one of the great spectacles of the Southern Hem: the birthplace of the Amazon River. At nightfall, meet the new passengers boarding Aqua Nera for the next four nights.

Day 5: Marañon River | Yanayacu Pucate River

Rise with the sun for an early morning birdwatching session along the Marañon River. After breakfast, head out for a morning wildlife excursion with a possibility to see sloths, great egrets, parrots, and Taricaya turtles. Later, we explore the Yanayacu Pucate River and go fishing for Amazonia’s notorious piranhas. End the day with a dusk excursion in search of nocturnal wildlife.

Day 6: Samiria River | Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

The rewards for an early start today are plentiful: a full-day excursion including a picnic lunch orchestrated to the tune of the jungle symphony, fishing along the black waters of the Samiria River, and an option to go canoeing, kayaking, swimming, or on a jungle walk inside the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. On the way back to the Marañon River after lunch, venture out by skiff keeping an eye out for pink river dolphins.

Day 7: Puerto Prado | Amazon River

As the day begins, embark on a morning wildlife excursion on the Pahuachiro River. After breakfast, visit Puerto Prado Village where there’ll be an opportunity to ride a bike all the way to Santa Cruz Village along the riverbank. You could also visit an experienced beekeeper in the community of San Francisco.

In the afternoon, head out for a boat ride to the majestic Amazon River. Before dinner, meet the incredible crew who’ve been working behind the scenes to ensure your exceptional experience aboard Aqua Nera.

Day 8: Nauta Town | Manatee Rescue Centre | Transfer to the Airport | Disembark

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In the morning, take a guided visit to the local market. Marvel at the regional produce of the Peruvian Amazon and sample exotic snacks if you wish.
Return to Aqua Nera for breakfast and to pack up. Before saying goodbye, visit the Manatee Rescue Center, a sanctuary for orphaned Amazonian manatees to rehabilitate before their release back into the wild.

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$10,920 2-3 travelers
First Deck Cabin
First Deck Design Suite
Measuring 322 square feet (30 sqm). Each suite has floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, California King beds that can convert into two twin beds, a interior sofa, large double closets, professional hairdryer, music docking station, air conditioning, and sleek en-suite bathrooms.
Second Deck Cabin
Second Deck Design Suite
Measuring 322 square feet (30 sqm). Each suite has floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, California King beds that can convert into two twin beds, a interior sofa, large double closets, professional hairdryer, music docking station, air conditioning, and sleek en-suite bathrooms.

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.
Included
  • 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
  • 7 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Pacaya Samiria National Reserve Entrance Fee 
  • Laundry Service
  • Non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Group transfers between vessel on recommended flights
  • All available non-motorized water sports
  • All meals while on board
  • Small-group excursions with expert guides.
  • Internet connection (intermittent depends on locations)
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Internal Flights: Lima - Iquitos - Lima
  • Visa
  • Private Transfers
  • Boutique purchases
  • Cocktails
  • Massage services

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