Itinerary from Tuesday to Saturday:

Day 1   
Transfer from Iquitos airport to Nauta city by van (1 1/2 hour) for 4-night expedition. Then you will board your luxury 12-suite expedition vessel, M/V Aqua. Check into your luxurious suite. You are embarking on a spectacular adventure, to a place visited by only a few of even the most experienced world travelers.Your days in this hidden part of the world will be a dramatic study in contrasts. Imagine seeing rare howler monkeys and pink dolphins and harpy eagles (not to mention exotic six-foot-wide water lily pads) by day, and then returning to exquisite gourmet meals, paired with some of the finest wines from all of South America. In the evening, you may go on another expedition, or you may simply want to sit out on the top deck, sip a Pisco sour, and count the stars.

Day 2 .Tapiche River/El Sapote Creek
Today begins with an early morning journey via skiff along the remote Tapiche River, to search for the magnificent, 3 1/2-feet-long harpy eagles. Chances are good that you will also see umbrella birds, tanagers,stern looking chachalacas, puff birds, and more on this expedition into the deep wilderness.
After breakfast, it's time for piranha fishing on the Tapiche (where they are bigger than elsewhere). Other options:
curl up with a good book in your spacious cabin or on the Observation Deck.
As you sail along, you will catch wonderful glimpses of life along the river, fishermen paddling along on canoes made from tree trunks,children waving from riverside villages.
Those who want to venture out into the night will be richly rewarded at El Sapote Creek (only available in the wet season), where it is possible to see night jars, night hawks, frogs, tarantulas, bats, falcons, porcupines, night monkeys, and more.

Day 3 .Pacaya Samiria Reserve
Today is devoted to a full-day excursion into the wildlife-rich Pacaya Samiria Reserve, so vast that it is the size of some Central American countries. Traveling into the reserve in small boats, you will enter the black water lakes collectively known as the Mirrored Forest, where you will view the almost magical reflection of the towering trees in the glistening water. In addition to the birds, caimans, monkeys, and dolphins of the Amazon jungle, you will also see a rich array of flowers in a riot of colors. In the wet season, as the water level rises, it is possible to travel deeper into the reserve, exploring its farthest reaches. In the dry season, you can spot turtles, and the massive jabiru-pink storks standing five feet tall, with nine-foot wingspans.
After dinner, those who choose to go out on the skiffs will have a chance to experience the nightlife along the river-an intimidating array of yellow-crowned brush-tailed bats, fishing bats, snakes, frogs, and tarantulas.Finally, spend a little end-of-day relaxation time in an oversized lounge on the Observation Deck, experiencing the deep darkness of the Amazon night and listening to the ever-changing sounds of the jungle.

Day 4 .Ucayali/Amazon River/Sapo Playa/ "Jurassic Park"
The day begins with a cruise down the Ucayali and Amazon Rivers. We make a stop to visit the small, bananagrowing
village of Sapo Playa, where you will need items-t-shirts or school supplies-to barter for purchases. Later that day and early evening, we will visit "Jurassic Park," a prehistoric-looking swamp where the giant, sixfoot in diameter lily pads grow. Here, during the wet season, you will also have the chance to visit lovely Chontilla Lake, rich with monkeys, birds, and dolphins.
An optional night expedition lets you view the massive water lilies again, and gives you a good view of bats and night birds.
Then it's back to the ship, which sails toward the Tahuayo River.

Day 5.Tahuayo River/Iquitos Tour/Departure
Wake up for an early morning excursion on the Tahuayo River, to capture your last sunrise photos. The morning light is a perfect time to snap pictures of the rare pink dolphins, terns, and parrots. You will also have another chance to see the famous, giant, six-foot-wide Victoria Regia lily pads. During the four-hour voyage to Iquitos, you will enjoy breakfast and can pick up some last minute souvenirs in the boutique.
Your afternoon in the remote city of Iquitos, accessible only by river or air, will not disappoint. This bustling town, complete with a house built by Gustave Eiffel, was once a rich center of the rubber industry. After lunch and a visit to a butterfly farm, you will tour Iquitos before heading to the airport for your flight to Lima, and on to your next Latin American destination, or for the journey home.

Note: Itineraries are subject to change due to weather and time of year. River and tributary levels may vary, and thus navigation times and excursions may be modified at the captain's discretion.