Cruise in Iquitos “La Perla” 4d/3n
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Cruise in Iquitos “La Perla” 4d/3n
Highlights
Live a unique experience on board navigating the mightiest river in the world.- Have encounters with the indigenous communities of Peru and incredible outdoor activities.
- Admire and relax in the hammock area and on the ship's observation deck.
Itinerary
1
Day 1
Iquitos - Nauta - Amazon River
Upon arrival at the airport, we will be waiting for you to take you to DoubleTree by Hilton Iquitos hotel, where you will receive the first orientation talk on the adventure you are about to begin.
Then, we will head in a private vehicle to the city of Nauta, the historical fluvial port where we will be boarding. Before our arrival to Nauta, we will stop by in Iquitos, a colorful and dynamic city with a captivating history. Here, you will appreciate the most emblematic local attractions and for those who wish, enjoy a snack.
Once in Nauta (two hours from Iquitos), we will board La Perla cruise ship and our staff will accompany you to your cabin, equipped especially for you, with all the comfort you need
for a pleasant trip. The ship will initiate the trip and head towards the confluence of the rivers Marañon and Ucayali, the rainforest’s majestic location where the Amazon River is born. Next, our naturalist guides will present the travel plan, the pre-established routes (road map), the programmed activities, and best of all: they will begin to introduce you to the extraordinary world of the Amazon’s wildlife.
Pay attention to their advice and recommendations, and keep in mind that if you have any doubts or questions, our guides are here to help you. Following the presentation aboard, we will have a welcome lunch, your first experience with the delights of regional cuisine. The menu offers various options, including a vegetarian alternative. If you have any particular restriction or requirement, please let our crew know in advance so we can take care of it as soon as possible. In the afternoon, we will start a boat outing in direction to the Communal Reserve of Yanayacu de Yacapana to explore its amazing flora and fauna. Towards the evening, we will go in search of animals that can only be seen when the night falls: caimans, bats, frogs, tarantulas and other species found in our rainforest’s lush mounts.
After this first immersion in the Peruvian Amazon’s universe, we will go back to the ship to enjoy dinner, get some rest and recuperate energies.
2
Day 2
Amazon River - Yanayacu de Yacapana - Yarapa Agua Negra - Ucayali River - Vista Alegre village - Piranha Creek
At dawn, we will take a boat to go back, silently, to the Communal Reserve of Yanayacu de Yacapana and observe the beautiful Amazon birds that fill the bushy treetops: parrots, macaws, among many others. We will also see sloths (lazy bears), iguanas, monkeys and, of course, the pink and red dolphins which have made this place so popular. A true natural scenery of color and life in the heart of the rainforest.
After this exciting outing and back in the ship, we will enjoy the delicious buffet breakfast which daily offers a selection of traditional dishes, Peruvian specialties, freshly baked homemade products and a variety of fresh fruit juices prepared with exotic rainforest fruits which you can only taste in this region. Having finished breakfast, we are ready to initiate a new boat outing, this time in the Yarapa River, in search of new impressive sceneries and more emblematic Amazon species. Next, we will visit the Vista Alegre village and learn about its local native community and their traditions having our guides as interpreters and translators. We will also have the opportunity to visit a butterfly farm.
Back at La Perla, we will have lunch in the ship’s dining room and, after taking some rest, our guides will offer a talk on the origin and the peculiarities of the Amazon River, the largest river by discharge of water volume in the world. In the afternoon, we will sail by boat along the Nauta Creek until we find the perfect place to fish piranhas, those famous river fish with razor sharp teeth. To make the moment more special, we will use traditional equipment techniques, unique to the region.
Back in the ship, you will have time to relax with live music while we wait for dinner. After dinner, prepare yourself for our last outing of the day: a new walk to continue sightseeing nocturnal animals and delighting ourselves with the spectacular natural concert, only possible thanks to the amazing gift offered by our Amazon evenings.
3
Day 3
Marañon River - Marayali - Pahuachiro - Casual
The early morning hours have a special feeling to connect ourselves with the rainforest and are a unique opportunity to do some birdwatching. In this third morning, we have programmed for you a boat outing before breakfast. This time, our destination will be Marayali river stream, a privileged area for birdwatching numerous endangered species. Back aboard, buffet breakfast will be served and will be followed by an exploration outing in the Pahuachiro area, another gem to appreciate Amazon biodiversity.
At noon, lunch is served, then you will have some time to rest and prepare for our next adventure: a walk by the rainforest’s winding trails. Previous to this activity, our guides will offer a practical talk on geographical orientation techniques and resources for this type of territory. The walk will be in the beautiful area of Casual, inhabited by poisonous frogs and countless exotic species. In this area, we can also observe a variety of gigantic trees, known by the locals as “Avatar”.
Before returning to La Perla, still in the mount, we will enjoy the wonderful light and the unique colors that unfold in the sky of these latitudes during sunset. Back in the ship, we will relax ourselves with live music and a comforting and delicious dinner aboard.
4
Day 4
Nauta - Iquitos
After the buffet breakfast aboard, we will proceed to disembark in Nauta and head to Iquitos. Along the way, we will visit the Amazon Rescue Center (CREA), where biologists and volunteers take care of the animals that have been saved from illegal trafficking including the beloved manatees and the aquatic mammals, dangerously threatened by hunters. Here, you will find the species that have been rescued by the authorities and which are in the process of reintegration into their natural environment. Here you can also learn more about their traits, the risks they face (deterioration of their habitats and wildlife trafficking) and best of all, you can play around with them since they are very friendly.
After this emotional and unforgettable experience, we will continue our way to Iquitos where, once we get to the airport, our journey will have concluded.
Day 1
Iquitos - Nauta - Amazon River
Upon arrival at the airport, we will be waiting for you to take you to DoubleTree by Hilton Iquitos hotel, where you will receive the first orientation talk on the adventure you are about to begin.
Then, we will head in a private vehicle to the city of Nauta, the historical fluvial port where we will be boarding. Before our arrival to Nauta, we will stop by in Iquitos, a colorful and dynamic city with a captivating history. Here, you will appreciate the most emblematic local attractions and for those who wish, enjoy a snack.
Once in Nauta (two hours from Iquitos), we will board La Perla cruise ship and our staff will accompany you to your cabin, equipped especially for you, with all the comfort you need
for a pleasant trip. The ship will initiate the trip and head towards the confluence of the rivers Marañon and Ucayali, the rainforest’s majestic location where the Amazon River is born. Next, our naturalist guides will present the travel plan, the pre-established routes (road map), the programmed activities, and best of all: they will begin to introduce you to the extraordinary world of the Amazon’s wildlife.
Pay attention to their advice and recommendations, and keep in mind that if you have any doubts or questions, our guides are here to help you. Following the presentation aboard, we will have a welcome lunch, your first experience with the delights of regional cuisine. The menu offers various options, including a vegetarian alternative. If you have any particular restriction or requirement, please let our crew know in advance so we can take care of it as soon as possible. In the afternoon, we will start a boat outing in direction to the Communal Reserve of Yanayacu de Yacapana to explore its amazing flora and fauna. Towards the evening, we will go in search of animals that can only be seen when the night falls: caimans, bats, frogs, tarantulas and other species found in our rainforest’s lush mounts.
After this first immersion in the Peruvian Amazon’s universe, we will go back to the ship to enjoy dinner, get some rest and recuperate energies.
Day 2
Amazon River - Yanayacu de Yacapana - Yarapa Agua Negra - Ucayali River - Vista Alegre village - Piranha Creek
At dawn, we will take a boat to go back, silently, to the Communal Reserve of Yanayacu de Yacapana and observe the beautiful Amazon birds that fill the bushy treetops: parrots, macaws, among many others. We will also see sloths (lazy bears), iguanas, monkeys and, of course, the pink and red dolphins which have made this place so popular. A true natural scenery of color and life in the heart of the rainforest.
After this exciting outing and back in the ship, we will enjoy the delicious buffet breakfast which daily offers a selection of traditional dishes, Peruvian specialties, freshly baked homemade products and a variety of fresh fruit juices prepared with exotic rainforest fruits which you can only taste in this region. Having finished breakfast, we are ready to initiate a new boat outing, this time in the Yarapa River, in search of new impressive sceneries and more emblematic Amazon species. Next, we will visit the Vista Alegre village and learn about its local native community and their traditions having our guides as interpreters and translators. We will also have the opportunity to visit a butterfly farm.
Back at La Perla, we will have lunch in the ship’s dining room and, after taking some rest, our guides will offer a talk on the origin and the peculiarities of the Amazon River, the largest river by discharge of water volume in the world. In the afternoon, we will sail by boat along the Nauta Creek until we find the perfect place to fish piranhas, those famous river fish with razor sharp teeth. To make the moment more special, we will use traditional equipment techniques, unique to the region.
Back in the ship, you will have time to relax with live music while we wait for dinner. After dinner, prepare yourself for our last outing of the day: a new walk to continue sightseeing nocturnal animals and delighting ourselves with the spectacular natural concert, only possible thanks to the amazing gift offered by our Amazon evenings.
Day 3
Marañon River - Marayali - Pahuachiro - Casual
The early morning hours have a special feeling to connect ourselves with the rainforest and are a unique opportunity to do some birdwatching. In this third morning, we have programmed for you a boat outing before breakfast. This time, our destination will be Marayali river stream, a privileged area for birdwatching numerous endangered species. Back aboard, buffet breakfast will be served and will be followed by an exploration outing in the Pahuachiro area, another gem to appreciate Amazon biodiversity.
At noon, lunch is served, then you will have some time to rest and prepare for our next adventure: a walk by the rainforest’s winding trails. Previous to this activity, our guides will offer a practical talk on geographical orientation techniques and resources for this type of territory. The walk will be in the beautiful area of Casual, inhabited by poisonous frogs and countless exotic species. In this area, we can also observe a variety of gigantic trees, known by the locals as “Avatar”.
Before returning to La Perla, still in the mount, we will enjoy the wonderful light and the unique colors that unfold in the sky of these latitudes during sunset. Back in the ship, we will relax ourselves with live music and a comforting and delicious dinner aboard.
Day 4
Nauta - Iquitos
After the buffet breakfast aboard, we will proceed to disembark in Nauta and head to Iquitos. Along the way, we will visit the Amazon Rescue Center (CREA), where biologists and volunteers take care of the animals that have been saved from illegal trafficking including the beloved manatees and the aquatic mammals, dangerously threatened by hunters. Here, you will find the species that have been rescued by the authorities and which are in the process of reintegration into their natural environment. Here you can also learn more about their traits, the risks they face (deterioration of their habitats and wildlife trafficking) and best of all, you can play around with them since they are very friendly.
After this emotional and unforgettable experience, we will continue our way to Iquitos where, once we get to the airport, our journey will have concluded.
Included services
Transfers from / to the ship when arriving on recommended flights to Iquitos.- 03 Nights of Accommodation in Standard Cabin.
- All meals on board La Perla.
- All excursions and equipment (including hiking boots and rain ponchos).
- Entry fee to The Pacaya-Samaria National Reserve.
- Sodas, natural juices, coffee, tea, water are included at lunch and dinner.
- Welcome drink: Pisco Sour.
Not included services
Domestic flights.- Cost of medical emergencies (including emergency evacuation).
- Personal expenses.
- Tips.
What you need to know
- Departures are on Sundays.
- You can choose rooms:
AmazonView: US$. 1,799
Top: US$. 1,899 - Seasons:
Increasing: High level of rivers and rains – December – May – Ideal for travelers who prefer to explore the Amazon and its tributaries through boat excursions, instead of walking. - Empty: Low level of the rivers and a lot of sun – June – November – Ideal for travelers who prefer to discover the flora and fauna of the Amazon through guided walks inside the tropical jungle.
- The traveler can carry a suitcase of up to 23 kg. On board La Perla an informal style is maintained. We advise you to bring comfortable shoes, light long pants and long-sleeved shirts for our excursions. Also: a cap or hat, binoculars, sunglasses, sunscreen, extra socks, mosquito repellent.
- The official currency of Peru is the Sol (PEN). Both US dollars and soles are accepted on board La Perla, as well as Visa or MasterCard credit cards. It is advisable to change the currency to soles before leaving on the boat.
- Jungle Experiences must be informed of any special food requirements at least 30 days prior to passenger arrival.
- To visit the jungle of Peru, the US Travel Advisory recommends the vaccination against yellow fever and malaria. Consult your doctor at least one month before visiting the Peruvian jungle.
- Travel insurance is mandatory in case of any eventuality. We suggest insurance that covers expenses related to medical evacuation, delay, or cancellation.
Cancellation Policies
- Rates are expressed in US dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. The single supplement is an additional 50% over the regular rate for an adult.
- Children from 7 to 11 years old have a 50% discount on the regular rate of an adult. Children must be accompanied by adults in the same cabin (maximum 1 child per cabin). The superior cabins are the only ones that allow triple accommodation.
- A deposit of USD 500 per person is required to confirm the reservation at La Perla. Non-refundable deposit. The final payment must be paid 90 days before the start of the itinerary. If the payment is not received on time, automatically, the reservation will be cancelled. Reservations made 90 days or less in advance. Full and non-refundable payment is required to confirm the reservation.
- For trips scheduled until December 31, 2021, we offer the facility to make a modification of the departure date at no additional cost, as long as it is informed 30 days in advance.
- The changes to be made are subject to availability, The rates are non-refundable, the rates are transferable (allow passenger name change) at no additional cost, applicable to all new reservations made until December 31, 2022.
