Cruise Line |
Aqua Expeditions |
Ship |
Aria Amazon |
Destination |
South American Rivers |
Nights |
4 |
Departure Date |
13 Dec 2021 |
Description |
4 Night Cruise sailing from Iquitos roundtrip aboard Aria.
High Water Itinerary November - May
Day 1 Monday: IQUITOS - NAUTA - EMBARKATION - 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 Tuesday: YANALLPA RIVER - DORADO RIVER
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 and with extraordinary stargazing.
Day 3 Wednesday: PACAYA RIVER - UCAYALI RIVER - TAPICHE RIVER
The rewards of our early start today are plentiful, including a breakfast picnic accompanied by jungle symphony and fishing along the black waters of the Pacaya River. After lunch, we venture out by skiffs on the Ucayali River alongside the banana boats transporting their jungle products to the port of Requena, keeping an eye out for pink river dolphins. Focus our hi-tech telescope on the night sky to identify the planets and constellations.
Day 4 Thursday: CLAVERO OR YARAPA RIVER - AMAZON RIVER
Choose to go jungle walking, canoeing, kayaking or swimming on the black water Yarapa or Clavero River in the morning. Visit a remote Amazonia village in the afternoon. 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 5 Friday: ARRIVAL IN IQUITOS - MANATEE RESCUE CENTER -
At the Bellavista Nanay morning market along the Nanay River, sample exotic snacks from the Peruvian Amazon like ‘Suri’, Amazon caterpillars that are considered especially appetizing. Return to the ARIA for breakfast and to pack up. Before saying goodbye, we will make one last truly memorable stop at the Manatee Rescue Center, a very special kind of animal orphanage for Amazonian manatees. 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.
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Sailing Dates |
- 08 Mar 2021
- 22 Mar 2021
- 29 Mar 2021
- 05 Apr 2021
- 19 Apr 2021
- 26 Apr 2021
- 17 May 2021
- 31 May 2021
- 15 Nov 2021
- 22 Nov 2021
- 29 Nov 2021
- 13 Dec 2021
- 20 Dec 2021
- 27 Dec 2021
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
13/12 |
Iquitos, Peru |
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2 |
14/12 |
Amazon River |
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3 |
15/12 |
Amazon River |
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4 |
16/12 |
Amazon River |
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5 |
17/12 |
Iquitos, Peru |
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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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