Aqua Expedition’s 4-night luxury river cruise on the Aria Amazon begins in the remote colonial city of Iquitos, Peru and transport guests in exceptional comfort deep into the Amazon rainforest, along the Ucayali River, the Amazon’s largest tributary, as well as the four other rivers, each one rich in vibrant wildlife with thriving rainforests. Go piranha fishing, trek into the dense jungle in search of Amazon monkeys, three-toed sloths, crown-headed hoatzin birds, toucans, macaws, and giant water lilies.
Come back to the comfort of our skiffs to cruise up close to view Taricaya turtles and spectacled caimans in their natural habitat while pink dolphins, at play, challenge your photography skills. As the Aria Amazon journeys towards the confluence of the Ucayali and the Marañon Rivers, considered the birthplace of the Amazon, learn from our experienced, English-speaking naturalist guides about the diverse Amazon wildlife and birds of Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve.
EMBARKATION
We will meet at Iquitos International Airport then enjoy lunch either at a local restaurant or en route to the ship. The afternoon continues with an introduction to the historic city of Iquitos and the opportunity to meet an indigenous Amazon community.
In the evening, we will board Aria Amazon. Settle into your generously sized suite as you begin one of life’s greatest adventures. Following an introduction from our naturalist guides and a routine safety drill, gather at the restaurant for the first of many Amazonian cuisine experiences created by Aria Amazon’s renowned consulting chef, Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.
Aria Amazon Cruise.
4 nights onboard with full board and activities.
Aria 4-night High-Water Season Program includes:
• All meals while onboard
• Bike use
• All excursions off the Aria Amazon
• Beverages (non-alcoholic)
• Transfers to/from vessel when arriving or departing on recommended flights
• Pacaya Samiria National Reserve entrance fee
• Laundry.
In the morning, head out for an optional birdwatching session. By skiff, we explore the black waters of the Yanallpa River, disembarking to walk deep into the Amazonian rain forest. Later, we board the skiffs again to cruise along the El Dorado River for a dusk excursion in search of exotic nocturnal wildlife.
The rewards of our early start today are plentiful, including a full day excursion by skiff along the Pacaya River, and going deeper into the pristine landscape inhabited by great egrets, capuchin monkeys and taricaya turtles. After lunch, enjoy a paiche fishing demonstration. Later, we venture out by skiffs on the Ucayali River keeping an eye out for pink river dolphins.
Choose to go jungle walking, canoeing, kayaking, or swimming in the morning. Visit a remote Amazonia village in the afternoon. Before dinner, meet the incredible crew who’ve been working behind the scenes to ensure your exceptional experience aboard Aria Amazon.
In the morning, take a guided visit to the local market and marvel at the regional produce of the Peruvian Amazon. If you wish, head over to the community of San Francisco to visit an experienced beekeeper. Return to Aria Amazon 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.
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