Peru Amazon River Cruise - Dec to May - ZAFIRO - 3 Nights

You will be picked up at the airport and brought to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels Iquitos where you will enjoy a delicious lunch before being transferred by private vehicle to Nauta to board the cruise ship.

Our staff will show you to your suite, which will be equipped with comfortable beds, 100% Peruvian Pima cotton sheets, cotton bathrobes, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower and amenities.

Before setting sail, our bartender will serve you a cocktail prepared with local fruit and pisco, the most popular liquor in Peru. You can sip it while enjoying 360° views from the observation deck or a panoramic view from the indoor or outdoor lounge.

After setting sail, our naturalist guides will offer an overview of the travel itinerary, including activities, routes, information about wildlife and vegetation, geographical and historical context, as well as other useful info. If you have any doubts or concerns, our guides are always available to answer your questions.

We will then enjoy the welcome dinner. Start your journey by sampling the selected wines and dining Peruvian cuisine with an Amazon flare. There are many options on our menu, including vegetarian alternatives. Please let us know in advance if you have any special dietary needs.

After dinner, you’ll be able to take in stunning views of the starry night sky while we start our journey to the depth of the Amazon rainforest.

Before breakfast, we will head out on a skiff to the Yanallpa area of the Ucayali River in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where we will see many native animal species.

After breakfast, we will head out on a skiff to the Tapiche River in search of wildlife.

Before midday, we will head back to the boat for a cooking demonstration by the executive chef.

After lunch, whoever is interested may attend a talk about the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, and in the afternoon we’ll take a skiff to the Dorado River, where we’ll fish using local techniques. Before heading back on board, we’ll enjoy a nighttime outing in search of caimans, tarantulas and other species that make an appearance after the sun goes down.

Evening at leisure.

After breakfast, we will set out to explore the Yarapa River, where the famous pink and gray river dolphins swim in its black waters.

Back on the Zafiro, we will see the confluence of the Ucayali and Marañón rivers, which give rise to the Amazon River.

After lunch, we will take the skiff out on the Amazon River to visit the Huaysi community. There, we will see how the locals live and learn more about their customs with our guides, who will act as interpreters.

We will also take a dip in the Tahuayo River and, before heading back to the boat, enjoy a colorful Amazon sunset.

Back on the Zafiro, you will have some time to relax and enjoy live music before the presentation by the crew and farewell dinner.

After breakfast, we will begin disembarking.

On the way to the airport, we will stop by the Amazon Rescue Center (CREA), where biologists and volunteers take care of manatees – an endangered species – rescued by the authorities. We will see how the manatees are cared for and prepped for reinsertion into their natural habitat. We will also get to see other animals that have been rescued from attempts to turn them into pets and other dangerous situations.

Afterward, you’ll be transferred to the airport.