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CRUISE THE PERUVIAN AMAZON

From Iquitos, join a Peruvian river cruise ship for an unforgettable experience.  From the comfort of your ship admire the diverse wildlife and local Amazonian villages.  Take part in daily excursions on small motorised boats, enabling you to head into smaller tributaries for amazing wildlife watching. Make sure to pack your binoculars as the night sky is incredibly clear, the best we have ever seen.

We have a cruise ship to suit all requirements. 

  • Different excursions available on different cruises: Trail walks, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, chance to see pink dolphins, bird watching & night safari.

 The perfect extension to your Peru holiday.

River Cruise Ships in Northern Peru

ARIA AMAZON

CAPACITY 32

LUXURY

  • Stunning cabins.
  • A jacuzzi to relax in & even a gym on board!
  • Daily excursions by small motor boat on land & water. Get close to wildlife you haven't seen before.
  • Luxury & boutique 'river hotel'.
  • Incredible cuisine, local speciality produce.

DELFIN III

CAPACITY 43

LUXURY

  • Luxurious & spacious accommodation.
  • Fine Dining, local ingredients.
  • Fancy hitting the gym on board? How about a massage afterwards?
  • Family friendly, children age 7 + welcome aboard.
  • Daily excursions with an expert guide.

AMATISTA

CAPACITY 30

COMFORTABLE

  • Spacious twin or double cabins with A/C.
  • Covered upper deck to protect you from all elements.
  • Daily excursions by small motorboats.

From £1999pp (6 nights onboard & 2 in Lima).  Flights additional.

AQUA NERA AMAZON

CAPACITY 40

LUXURY

  • Under the night sky outdoor cinema. A truly unique experience.
  • Cool off in the plunge pool & enjoy the spa treatment rooms
  • Expert guides conduct daily excursions.
  • Fine dining. A real taste sensation.

DELPHIN III Cruise
11 days
FROM
£4218pp
Various 2023 & 2024
Flights additional

LIMA, SACRED VALLEY, MACHU PICCHU, CUSCO & NORTHERN PERU AMAZON CRUISE

What's Included?

  • Expedition team of naturalists (multilingual)
  • Natural history lectures & educational talks
  • Panoramic windows
  • Air-conditioning throughout on Delphin III
  • Cool down in the plunge pool or relax in the spa
  • Shore Excursions
  • Amazing food, from traditional Peruvian dishes to Western fare.
  • Complimentary water, coffee, tea, local beer, Pisco cocktails. (Wines at dinner)
  • Domestic Flights & transfers
  • Walking Tour of Lima
  • Sacred Valley Tour & entrances
  • Walking Tour of Machu Picchu & entrances

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Lima

Day 2: Walking Tour of Lima & a special dinner!

Day 3:Fly to Cusco.  Visit various Inca sites and an authentic market in the Sacred Valley

Day 4: Walking tour of Machu Picchu

Day 5: Chance to further explore Machu Picchu then board a train to return back to the Sacred Valley.

Day 6: Walking tour of Cusco

Day 7-10: Fly to Iquitos and board the Delphin III, your home for 3 nights.  Enjoy lots of wildlife viewing excursions.  An unforgettable experience!

Day 11: Fly back from Lima to UK

**All of our itineraries can be adapted to suit you.

ARIA AMAZON RAINFOREST DISCOVERY
11 days
FROM
£8999pp
Various 2023 & 2024
London-flights are included.

IN DEPTH NORTHERN PERU DISCOVERY

What's Included?

  • International Flights
  • Lima Hotel, 3 nights
  • Transfers & domestic flights
  • River Cruise (7 nights). 5 star cuisine.
  • Local experts and naturalist guides
  • Floor to ceiling windows
  • Lima city tour
  • River cruise gratuities included.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Lima, transfer to hotel

Day 2: Lima City Tour

Day 3: Fly to Iquitos in Northern Peru.  Board the Aria and enjoy a small boat ride along the Amazon looking for wildlife!

Day 4:Pacaya-Samira National Reserve...kayak, canoe & swim.  On the afternoon visit a remote village and learn their customs.

Day 5: Join a skiff and cruise along the Samira River-have a go at fishing.  Then take to the land and enjoy a jungle walk. In the evening admire the incredible night sky!

Day 6: Visit Nauta, enjoy it's vibrant market & head to the birthplace of the Amazon River,

Day 7:Cruise along the Ucayali River, looking for pink dolphins! In the evening search for nocturnal animals.

Day 8: A skiff excursion along the Ucayali River, deep into the heart of the Amazon. 

Day 9: You can spend the morning jungle walking, canoeing ot kayaking on the dark waters of Yarapa River or Clavero Lake.  In the afternoon admire giant water lillies.

Day 10:Spend the morning in Nauta.  On your way back to Iquitos airport visit the Manatee Rescue Centre and a local craft market.

Day 11: Fly back from Lima.

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When To Go

You can visit at anytime of the year.
However,
June to October is low water season. Perfect if you would like more trail walks.
November to May is high water season. Perfect is you want to get into smaller tributaries & explore!


Flight Time

16 hours from the UK

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