AQUA NERA, BEST AMAZON RIVER CRUISE PERU

Aboard our comfortable skiffs, we set sail from the Amazon River to the Yanayacu Yacapana River. Ready your binoculars to spot tropical songbirds, black collared hawks and sloths. Line-fish for Amazon’s notoriously ferocious piranhas while our naturalist guides share their knowledge of the Amazonia.

In the afternoon, we sail to Yarapa river, a black water tributary of the Ucayali River. Here we’ll embark on a stargazing session and an excursion in search of nocturnal wildlife.

Meals included: B, L, D

We get an early start to the day to explore Clavero Lake aboard our comfortable skiffs. Here, villagers rely on traditional dugout canoes to get around. You’ll have the opportunity to swim in the lake’s calm waters or visit native residents of Amazonia who will welcome you to their community with open arms.

After lunch, we will explore the majestic Marañon River in search of different kinds of wildlife.

Meet some of the crew members who have been working behind the scenes to ensure your exceptional experience aboard Aqua Nera.

Meals included: B, L, D

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. There is also the opportunity to visit an experienced beekeeper in the community of San Francisco.

Return to the Aqua Nera for breakfast before disembarkation. En route to the airport, visit the Manatee Rescue Center, where orphaned Amazonian manatees rehabilitate before they are released back into the wild.

Meals included: B

NOTES:

1. Flight arrangements and timings are subject to change at the carrier’s discretion.
2. Separate transfer arrangements can be made upon request.
3. All itineraries are subject to change, due to weather and other conditions.

After arriving at a noon flight¹, receive a warm welcome at Iquitos International Airport by the crew. Board our private transfer to downtown Iquitos for a city tour and welcome lunch.

Then, we will head to Nauta port to board Aqua Nera, where you will settle into your generously sized suite as you begin one of life’s greatest adventures. Following an introduction to our naturalist guides and a routine safety drill, gather at the restaurant for the first of many Amazonian cuisine experiences created by Aqua Nera’s renowned consulting chef, Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.

¹Group transfer between airport and port if booked on LATAM’s recommended flights. Separate transfer arrangements can be made for afternoon arrivals.

Meals included: L, D

Head out at sunrise for a birdwatching session along the Amazonas River. After breakfast, embark on a skiff excursion from the Amazon River to one of its tributaries, Tahuayo. Learn about the region from our expert naturalist guides and go fishing for Amazonia’s notorious piranhas.

As the sun sets, head out for an evening excursion in search of wildlife, capped off by a stargazing session.

Meals included: B, L, D

Discover the magnificent black waters of Clavero Lake and pay a visit to the communities which 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.

Before dinner, meet the incredible crew who have been working behind the scenes to ensure your exceptional experience aboard Aqua Nera.

Meals included: B, L, D

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. There is also the opportunity to visit an experienced beekeeper in the community of San Francisco.

Return to the Aqua Nera for breakfast before disembarkation. Before saying goodbye, we will visit the Manatee Rescue Center, a sanctuary for orphaned Amazonian manatees to rehabilitate before their release back into the wild.

Meals included: B

NOTES:

1. Flight arrangements and timings are subject to change at the carrier’s discretion.
2. Separate transfer arrangements can be made upon request.
3. All itineraries are subject to change, due to weather and other conditions.