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Amazon Explorer Cruise
cost
GBP £1240
departure
Various - Contact us for details
duration
10 Days
locations
Lima, Iquitos, Amazon River
A 10 day exploration through the Amazon aboard a 19th century style boat!
This exciting, first-class riverboat cruise is an adventure of a lifetime! The Amazon is home to a vast, unforgettable array of unique sights, sounds and cultures. Daily excursions allow you the opportunity to see diverse wildlife such as sloths, toucans, pink dolphins and more! You will also meet the local people, so that you can get a rare glimpse of how life ‘on the river‘ is lived.
Day 1: Arrive Lima
Arrive in Lima at any time.
Day 2-3: Lima / Iquitos / Amazon River (2B,L,D)
Enjoy the morning in Lima before taking an afternoon flight to the charming town of Iquitos. Tour the city before boarding a 19th century style riverboat on Day 3 which will be your home for the next six days. Accessible only by air or water, Iquitos, the Peruvian Jungle's largest city, remains pleasantly insulated from the outside world.
Day 4: Amazon River / Marañon River (B,L,D)
Rise early to catch a glimpse of the fishermen paddling their handmade canoes and village children smiling and waving from the river banks. Heading towards the confluence of the Ucayali and Marañon Rivers, it is hard to miss the wide variety of exotic birds overhead. In the afternoon, head upstream and enjoy a sunset before heading out on a nocturnal walk.
Day 5: Amazon Natural Park / Kapok Camp (B,L,D)
Canoe through a black water lake, home to many jungle animals including capybaras, the world's largest rodent. Give back to the mighty rainforest by planting a tree on our way to our "maloka" campsite. Built exclusively for passengers of the Amazon explorer, spend the evening in a superior class camp with running water, raised, canvas tents with beds and traditional food from the area.
Day 6: Kapok Camp / Marañon River (B,L,D)
Today we visit the giant of the forest, the Kapok or Ceiba tree. From here, take a quick dip in the refreshing water and then head back to the comfort of the river boat. Our last visit in the area will be to a Jibaro-Ashual Shaman who will explain his traditional use of medicinal plants and bless your journey with a good luck ceremony.
Day 7: Marañon River / Pucate River / Ucayali River (B,L,D)
Keep your eyes open for dolphins and waterfowl as we cross the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve on the Pucate River. For lunch we will get even closer to nature as we go for a floating picnic before searching for the "Victoria amazonica" or giant water lily.
Day 8: Ucayali River (B,L,D)
Explore one of the Peruvian Amazon's best hidden secrets - the black water rivers that criss-cross the forest. Among the abundant fauna, discover a large variety of egrets, macaws, capuchins and squirrel monkeys.
Day 9: Iquitos / Lima (B)
Arrive in Iquitos early in the morning for our flight to Lima. Enjoy one last night on the town and savour the delicious Peruvian cuisine.
Day 10 Depart Lima (B)
END OF OUR SERVICES
Day 1: Arrive Lima
Arrive in Lima at any time.
Day 2-3: Lima / Iquitos / Amazon River (2B,L,D)
Enjoy the morning in Lima before taking an afternoon flight to the charming town of Iquitos. Tour the city before boarding a 19th century style riverboat on Day 3 which will be your home for the next six days. Accessible only by air or water, Iquitos, the Peruvian Jungle's largest city, remains pleasantly insulated from the outside world.
Day 4: Amazon River / Marañon River (B,L,D)
Rise early to catch a glimpse of the fishermen paddling their handmade canoes and village children smiling and waving from the river banks. Heading towards the confluence of the Ucayali and Marañon Rivers, it is hard to miss the wide variety of exotic birds overhead. In the afternoon, head upstream and enjoy a sunset before heading out on a nocturnal walk.
Day 5: Amazon Natural Park / Kapok Camp (B,L,D)
Canoe through a black water lake, home to many jungle animals including capybaras, the world's largest rodent. Give back to the mighty rainforest by planting a tree on our way to our "maloka" campsite. Built exclusively for passengers of the Amazon explorer, spend the evening in a superior class camp with running water, raised, canvas tents with beds and traditional food from the area.
Day 6: Kapok Camp / Marañon River (B,L,D)
Today we visit the giant of the forest, the Kapok or Ceiba tree. From here, take a quick dip in the refreshing water and then head back to the comfort of the river boat. Our last visit in the area will be to a Jibaro-Ashual Shaman who will explain his traditional use of medicinal plants and bless your journey with a good luck ceremony.
Day 7: Marañon River / Pucate River / Ucayali River (B,L,D)
Keep your eyes open for dolphins and waterfowl as we cross the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve on the Pucate River. For lunch we will get even closer to nature as we go for a floating picnic before searching for the "Victoria amazonica" or giant water lily.
Day 8: Ucayali River (B,L,D)
Explore one of the Peruvian Amazon's best hidden secrets - the black water rivers that criss-cross the forest. Among the abundant fauna, discover a large variety of egrets, macaws, capuchins and squirrel monkeys.
Day 9: Iquitos / Lima (B)
Arrive in Iquitos early in the morning for our flight to Lima. Enjoy one last night on the town and savour the delicious Peruvian cuisine.
Day 10 Depart Lima (B)
END OF OUR SERVICES
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