Aria, Amazon River Discovery (High Water) ex Iquitos Return
Cruise Line Aqua Expeditions
Ship Aria Amazon
Destination South American Rivers
Nights 3
Departure Date 19 Mar 2021
Description 3 Night Cruise sailing from Iquitos roundtrip aboard Aria.

High Water Itinerary November - May

Day 1 Friday: IQUITOS - AMAZON RIVER
At 6:00pm we will board the ARIA AMAZON. Settle into your generously proportioned suite as you begin one of life’s greatest adventures. Following a routine safety drill and introduction to our naturalist guides, we gather for innovative Amazonian cuisine created by our Executive Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, whose restaurant, Malabar, is the one of Lima’s top ranked dining experiences.

Day 2 Saturday: AMAZON RIVER - YARAPA RIVER - NAUTA CAÑO
Aboard our comfortable skiffs, we set sail from the Amazon River to the Yarapa River. Keep your binoculars ready to spot tropical songbirds, black collared hawks and sloths. We’ll go fishing for Amazonia’s notoriously ferocious piranhas while our naturalist guides share stories of Lake Moringo. As the sun sets, we head off on an evening’s wildlife excursion with extraordinary stargazing on the black waters of Nauta Caño.

Day 3 Sunday: MARAÑON CREEK - CASUAL JUNGLE WALK - YANAYACU-PUCATE
Rise with the sun for an early morning birdwatching along the Marañon River. After breakfast, we will take a jungle walk on the firm soil forest “Casual,” while looking for flora and fauna which include medicinal trees, insects, and poison dart frogs, and learning more about the different rainforest stratas. Later, swim, canoe or kayak in Yanayacu-Pucate River as we look for legendary pink river dolphins. Focus our hi-tech telescope on the night sky to identify the planets and constellations. This evening before dinner, we will gather to introduce you to some of the crewmembers whom you may not have met, working "behind the scenes" to ensure your countless exceptional experiences aboard the ARIA AMAZON.

Day 4 Monday: NAUTA TOWN - MANATEE RESCUE CENTER
This morning, we will visit the local fresh market with your guides who can identify the day’s catch by the fishermen of Amazonia and the region’s exotic fruits. Return to the ARIA for breakfast and to pack up. Before saying goodbye, we visit the Manatee Rescue Center, a kind of animal orphanage for Amazonian manatees to rescue, rehabilitate and release them back into the wild. We will also visit San Juan craft market on route to the airport. Lunch or box lunch will be provided, depending on the exact departure flight time, which may vary. Other local activities may be included as well, according to our recommended flight schedule.
Sailing Dates
  • 31 Dec 2021
  • 05 Mar 2021
  • 19 Mar 2021
  • 26 Mar 2021
  • 02 Apr 2021
  • 16 Apr 2021
  • 23 Apr 2021
  • 30 Apr 2021
  • 14 May 2021
  • 28 May 2021
  • 12 Nov 2021
  • 19 Nov 2021
  • 26 Nov 2021
  • 10 Dec 2021
  • 17 Dec 2021
  • 24 Dec 2021
Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

DayDateActivityArriveDepart
1 19/03 Iquitos, Peru
2 20/03 Amazon River
3 21/03 Amazon River
4 22/03 Iquitos, Peru
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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