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Aria, Amazon River Expedition (Low Water) ex Iquitos Return

Cruise Line	Aqua Expeditions
Ship	Aria Amazon
Destination	South American Rivers
Nights	7
Departure Date	16 Jul 2021
Description	7 Night Cruise sailing from Iquitos roundtrip Aria. Low Water Itinerary June - October Day 1 Friday: IQUITOS - NAUTA - EMBARKATION - MARAÃ‘ON RIVER At 6:00pm, we will board the ARIA AMAZON. Settle into your generously proportioned suite as you begin one of lifeâ€™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 Limaâ€™s top ranked dining experiences. Day 2 Saturday: YANAYACU PUCATE RIVER - MARAÃ‘ON RIVER We commence todayâ€™s adventures near the main entrance of Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, cruising along Yanayacu Pucate in the comfort of our state-of-the-art skiffs. Kayak, canoe and swim in these unspoiled black waters, keeping eyes peeled for the Amazonâ€™s legendary pink dolphins. In the afternoon, we will visit a remote village along the MaraÃ±on River to learn about traditional customs. Focus our hi-tech telescope on the night sky to identify the planets and constellations. Day 3 Sunday: SAMIRIA RIVER - NAUTA CAÃ‘O OR PNA (AMAZONIAN NATURAL PARK) We set off by skiffs for an excursion along the Samiria River with optional fishing. Listen carefully to our after lunch flora and fauna lecture, then venture out for a singularly thrilling jungle walk across the high Amazon rainforest. On our return in the evening, enjoy the jungle symphony and extraordinary stargazing on local boats along the â€œEnchanted Lakeâ€. Day 4 Monday: NAUTA TOWN - VILLAGE VISIT - BIRTHPLACE OF THE AMAZON This morning, we will visit the local fresh market with your guides who can identify the dayâ€™s catch by the fishermen of Amazonia and the regionâ€™s exotic fruits. In the afternoon, together we will witness one of the great spectacles of the Southern Hemisphere, the birthplace of the Amazon River. Tonight you will meet the new passengers who have signed on for the four-night trip, as we start our journey together along the MaraÃ±on River. Day 5 Tuesday: UCAYALI RIVER - PACAYA RIVER Boarding our skiffs, we start the day like Amazon River dwellers, cruising along the Ucayali River. As these farmers and fishermen go about their business, we search for pink river dolphins in these pristine waters. Later in the day, we return to the skiffs, to ride along the black waters of the Pacaya River at dusk, searching for the mysterious wildlife that come out after dark. Day 6 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 jungle products to the port of Requena, keeping an eye out for pink river dolphins. Day 7 Thursday: CLAVERO LAKE - SAN JOSE DE SARAPANGA FOREST Choose to go jungle walking, canoeing, kayaking or swimming on the black water Yarapa or Clavero River in the morning. Come afternoon, take a short jungle walk in the San Jose de Sarapanga forest and see the unforgettable giant water lilies. 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 8 Friday: ARRIVAL IN NAUTA - MANATEE RESCUE CENTER - We will visit the town of Nauta, founded in 1930. Today, villagers from around Amazonia gather here to sell the products they harvest in their rural communities. Together we will walk around Nauta to gain insights into the daily life of these remotes people. Return to the ARIA for breakfast and to pack up. Before saying goodbye, we will 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 the recommended flight schedule.

Sailing Dates
25 Jun 2021 09 Jul 2021 16 Jul 2021 23 Jul 2021 30 Jul 2021 06 Aug 2021 13 Aug 2021 20 Aug 2021 27 Aug 2021 10 Sep 2021 17 Sep 2021 24 Sep 2021 08 Oct 2021 15 Oct 2021 22 Oct 2021 29 Oct 2021 11 Jun 2021 18 Jun 2021

Itinerary

Cruise Itinerary

Day	Date	Activity
1	16/07	Iquitos, Peru
2	17/07	Amazon River
3	18/07	Amazon River
4	19/07	Amazon River
5	20/07	Amazon River
6	21/07	Amazon River
7	22/07	Amazon River
8	23/07	Iquitos, Peru

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