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AMAZON RIVER CRUISE / FIRST CLASS (05 days / 04 nights) |
| Interest: |
Culinary, Birding, Family, Adventure, Ecotourism, Romance |
| Destinations: |
Iquitos, Río Amazonas, Selva Amazónica, Reserva Nacional de Pacaya Samiria |
| Trip Length: |
05 days / 04 nights |
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OVERVIEW
On board this first class expedition vessel you will capture the essence of the Amazon along the Amazon River, as you are taken deep into the heart of the world’s greatest wilderness through an ever-changing vista of lush tropical rainforest. The M/V El Delfin, built in 1986 and totally remodeled in 2006, is a seven cabin boat that offers travelers all the comforts of a five-star hotel..
ITINERARY
Day 01:
... / IQUITOS / NAUTA / AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the Nauta where you will board the M/V El Delfin, a luxurious, classic and comfortable river vessel. At the appointed time, the vessel will start cruising the imposing Amazon River initiating your expedition to a true Amazonian Wilderness. At night, you will have your first culinary experience, enjoying the best of the Amazonian Peruvian gourmet cuisine. Finally, under the beauty of an Amazonian night and the sweet gentle breeze of the rainforest, you will enjoy a cool after meal drink or a fine Amazonian cigar. Overnight at the vessel..
Day 02:
AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
After breakfast, subject on your trip season, you could either explore the Belluda Stream (rainy season), also known as the “gallery forest” because of the narrow vegetation that forms like a foliage tunnel, where you will have the chance to admire amazing wildlife; or enjoy a jungle walk (dry season) to Yanallpa Community, where after visiting the community you will appreciate a beautiful black water lagoon full of paiches, an endangered and protected fresh water fish. Return to the vessel for lunch. In the afternoon, you will explore El Dorado River, a beautiful dark water river within The Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where you will find a great biodiversity of flora and fauna. Return to the vessel for dinner. Overnight at the vessel..
Day 03:
AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
After breakfast, you will enjoy an excursion to Atun Poza Lake, beautiful lagoon located within the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where you will have the chance to admire several species of egrets, herons and hawks. Also you will have a chance to see the unique “Social Spiders”, small spiders that embrace huge parts of a tree while needing their webs. Return to the vessel for lunch. In the afternoon you will explore the Pacaya River, in the protected zone of the reserve, being your main target to spot the red howler monkey, the largest in the Amazon basin, and the two kinds of caimans. As dusk approaches you will enjoy a night Amazonian symphony concert, while you return to the vessel. Upon arrival you will enjoy a delicious dinner. Overnight at the vessel..
Day 04:
AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
After a very early wake up, you will enjoy a morning excursion to Pacaya River. This would be your last opportunity to visit one of earth´s greatest wilderness. Upon arrival to Laguna YanaYacu, you will enjoy breakfast, and then you will enjoy a refreshing morning swim with dolphins. Return to the vessel to continue cruising towards Iquitos. In the afternoon, after lunch, subject on your trip season, you can either visit Caro Curahuayte Lake (rainy season) a spectacular spot to catch some piranhas and admire a great variety of birds; or walk along the shores of Puinahua River (dry season). Return to the vessel to enjoy a magnificent sunset. After enjoying a delicious dinner, the guides will be at your service to answer any question. Overnight at the vessel..
Day 05:
AMAZON RIVER CRUISE / IQUITOS / ...
After breakfast, you will explore the shores of Islas Jovenes, small islands that are covered by fast-growing plants forming the bulk of a unique habitat to which more than ten species of birds are restricted. Return to the vessel to get your bags packed before arriving to Iquitos. Upon arrival to Iquitos you will enjoy lunch at a floating restaurant at the calm waters of Itaya River. At the appointed time, transfer to the airport to board your departure flight. On the way you will enjoy a brief city tour and a visit to San Juan Handicraft Market..
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