Amazon Cruise: M/V Aqua

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The Pacaya Samiria National Reserve spans more than 5 million acres and is extraordinarily rich with wildlife and aquatic life. In winter, when the river is high, visitors can explore the small islets and various winding river systems that make up the reserve’s flooded forest. In summer, the river recedes and beautiful sandy river beaches form. Only about 30,000 people live in this vast tract of land. With this Amazon river cruise, you will have the chance to meet some of them as well as discover the conservation and sustainability projects that are part of this vast reserve.

Aboard the luxurious Aqua river boat, you will sail along the two largest tributaries of the Amazon: the Ucayali and the Marañon, as well as on the mighty Amazon itself. You are embarking on a spectacular adventure, to a place visited by only a few of the most experienced world travelers.

The M/V Aqua luxury riverboat is a 24-passenger vessel offering comfortable spacious suites with private bathrooms, an observation lounge and a scenic, air conditioned dining room. You will also find onboard a bar, outside lounge, and boutique for your comfort.

Day 1 : Arrival to Iquitos & Cruise Launch
Day 2 : Cruise the Amazon and Tahuayo Rivers & Charo Lake
Day 3 : Cruise the Maranon River & Pacaya Samaria National Reserve
Day 4 : Cruise Amazon River to Puerto Miguel & Disembark in Iquitos

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Day 1 : Arrival to Iquitos & Cruise Launch

• Upon arrival to Iquitos, you will be met at the airport and taken to the main dock where you will board the M/V Aqua. As you settle into your comfortable suite, your vessel will begin its journey toward the Yanayacu River, deep in the heart of the Amazon.
• You will receive an orientation and security briefing from the boat’s staff and naturalist guide before enjoying your first delicious dinner aboard the boat.
• Enjoy the evening at your leisure relaxing on the boat’s deck and taking in your beautiful surroundings. 

Day 2 : Cruise the Amazon and Tahuayo Rivers & Charo Lake

• Rise up at dawn to enjoy an early morning skiff excursion to admire the sun rising over the Amazon. You will then return to the boat to enjoy a filling breakfast before setting off on your first land jungle expedition. In the morning, you will board a comfortable skiff and explore the superb Tahuay black water. Keep an eye out for the amazing wildlife that lives in the rainforest. You may catch a glimpse of terns, orioles, blackbirds, black collared hawks, and monkeys. You will then reach the Charo Lake where you will have the opportunity to go on a fishing trip.
• After lunch back aboard the M/V Aqua, you will enjoy an afternoon excursion to the Yacapana Islands. These islets are known as the “Iguana Islands” for their massive iguana population crawling on the ground and resting on tree tops. As the sun sets, you may be lucky enough to spot the extraordinary Pink River Dolphin.
• In the evening you will return to your vessel to enjoy a delicious dinner and relaxing night as you continue your journey upstream, where the Ucayali, Marañon, and Amazon Rivers merge.

Day 3 : Cruise the Maranon River & Pacaya Samaria National Reserve

• Begin the day with an early breakfast before setting off on a jungle expedition with your expert naturalist guide. You will learn about sustainable resource management projects in the Amazon and walk along various trails. During your hike, your guide will point out the exotic wildlife that populates the rainforest, including the famous Kapok trees, the tallest ones in the Amazon basin.
• You will return to the M/V Aqua to enjoy lunch and some time to rest before another exciting excursion. In the late afternoon, you will once again board the skiff for a monkey, dolphin, and caiman expedition. You are likely to see howler and capuchin monkeys, the squirrel-sized monkeys called tamarins, as well as a vast variety of birds.
• As the sun sets, keep your eyes out for caimans, tree boas, tarantulas, and frogs. You will then rejoin your vessel and start sailing downstream on the Marañon River, back toward the headwaters of the Amazon. Enjoy dinner and a quiet evening aboard the M/V Aqua. 

Day 4 : Cruise Amazon River to Puerto Miguel & Disembark in Iquitos

• Wake up early and hop on a skiff to sail along the Ucayali River to the Yucuruche Lake, where you will walk on a trail into the jungle to see the world’s largest aquatic plant, the giant water lilies or “Victoria Regias”.
• You will then return to your boat for breakfast before setting off on another jungle expedition to the birthplace of the Amazon. Your vessel will sail along the edges of the sumptuous Pacaya Samiria Reserve and its flooded forest. You will reach the point where the Amazon’s two major tributaries merge, forming the world’s largest waterway, and continue on to the Puerto Prado village to meet native Cocama Indians.
• After a final lunch back on the M/V Aqua, you will disembark in Iquitos and visit the Manatee Rescue Center, a project aiming at protecting endangered manatees. You will receive a presentation from expert biologists and learn how they care for this species and prepare them for re-introduction in their natural habitat.
• After the visit, you will be taken to the airport for your journey home or on to your next destination. Browse our full range of Peru travel destinations and explore additional options for your vacation.

 

Note: All itineraries are subject to change, due to weather and other conditions.
*The above itinerary is for travel from June to November. If traveling December through May, the itinerary may vary. 

Occupancy	Price
Double / Triple	$ 3829
Single	$ 4789
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information.

Occupancy	Price
Double / Triple	$ 3829
Single	$ 4789
Prices may vary according to the season, availability, and client preferences. Certain transport costs may not be included. Please contact one of our expert travel advisors for more information.

M/V Aqua

The first luxury vessel of its kind to cruise the untamed but breathtaking Amazon River, the Aqua is a 130-foot luxury ship prepared to provide guests with the utmost opulence during their Peru Amazon adventure. Designed by an internationally celebrated Peruvian interior designer, this riverboat is a floating five-star hotel set against the backdrop of the lush forests of the Peru rainforest.

12 well-appointed and quaint suites are elegantly decorated with chic furnishings, feature a comfortable sitting area and come with large windows that provide a gorgeous panoramic view of the vast Amazon River. Guests can dine on delicious first-class meals served on the Aqua's on-site restaurant, do a bit of sunbathing on the cruise ship's observation deck or even purchase indigenous Peru handicrafts on the ship's charming boutique shop. Setting sail on this first-rate cruise ship is sure to guarantee the most luxurious Peru Amazon vacation imaginable.

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