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| Title: |
AMAZON RIVER (M/V EL DELFIN) |
| Interest: |
Ecotourism |
| Destinations: |
Lima, Iquitos, Río Amazonas, Selva Amazónica, Reserva Nacional de Pacaya Samiria |
| Trip Length: |
09 days / 08 nights |
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Day 01:
... / LIMA
Upon arrival, reception and transfer to selected hotel. The city of Lima was founded by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro on January 5, 1535, the eve of the Epiphany of the Magi – from which it derived its evocative original name of La Ciudad de los Reyes or “The City of Kings”. It is a colonial city of rare fascination and unexpected pleasures; with quiet elegant corners among ancient buildings where the night air is scented with jasmine. Overnight in lima.
Day 02:
LIMA / IQUITOS / AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Iquitos. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the embarkation port where you will board the M/V El Delfin, a classic and comfortable river vessel. At the appointed time, after enjoying a breath taking Amazonian sunset, the vessel will start cruising the imposing Amazon River on a unique rainforest adventure. At night, you will have your first culinary experience, enjoying the best of the Amazonian Peruvian gourmet cuisine. Later, 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 03:
AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
After breakfast, you will enjoy an excursion to TamishiYacu Creek, place with a great variety of wildlife and beautiful sceneries, being your first encounter with the wilderness of the rainforest. Return to the vessel to continue cruising upstream the Amazon River. In the afternoon, after enjoying a delicious lunch, you will explore the Tahuayo River, a black water river with several lagoons. Return to the vessel to enjoy a delicious dinner. Overnight at the vessel.
Day 04:
AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
After breakfast, you will enjoy an excursion to YanaYacu River, where your main target will be the piranha fishing, using typical Amazonian fishing rods. Moreover this black water river, tributary of the Amazon River, offers a great diversity of wildlife, large number of lagoons and a great variety of trees and plants. Return to the vessel to continue cruising upstream towards the junction of the Marañón and Ucayali rivers, where the Great Amazon River is born. An outstanding feature of this place is the large population of both gray and pink Amazon River dolphins, often seen cavorting near the boat and along the shoreline. After lunch, you will go in search for the elusive and exotic fresh water pink river dolphin. Return to the vessel for dinner. Overnight at the vessel.
Day 05:
AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
After breakfast, you will enjoy an excursion to Yarapa River, a beautiful black water river with a great variety of flora and fauna, where you will visit a beautiful lagoon called “Uvos”, where you will be surprised by the presence of lots of pink dolphins, having the chance to swim with them. Afterwards, you will visit Puerto Miguel Native Village, where you will have the opportunity of interacting with local villagers, having the chance to share their culture and folklore. Return to the vessel for lunch. In the afternoon, subject on your trip season, you could either enjoy an excursion to MaraYali creek (rainy season), searching for the unique “Victoria Amazonicas” or “Victorias Regias”, the giant water lilies; or enjoy a jungle walk (dry season) through very interesting jungle trails having good chances of seeing different varieties of birds and monkeys. Return to the vessel. Overnight at the vessel.
Day 06:
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 07:
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 08:
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 09:
CRUCERO AMAZONICO / IQUITOS / LIMA /...
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 to Lima and international connection. On the way you will enjoy a brief city tour and a visit to San Juan Handicraft Market.
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