Amatista

Amazon Adventure

Departs on Wednesdays

Day 1 - Iquitos, Nauta, Marañon River, Nauta Caño

On arrival in Iquitos, enjoy a guided city tour of Iquitos, a colourful, dynamic city with a captivating past. Transfer to the port of Nauta and embark Amatista for your 3 night cruise on a full board basis. Set sail down the Marañón River, as naturalist guides introduce you to the Amazon wildlife. After this presentation, enjoy a welcome lunch, your first experience with the delights of regional cuisine. Before dinner, enjoy a night boat excursion in the Nauta Caño area, in search of animals that can only be seen when the sun goes down: alligators, bats, frogs, tarantulas and other species that inhabit the Amazon basin.

Day 2 - Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Yanayacu de Pucate, San Regis, Amazonic Natural Park

In the morning, enjoy a picnic breakfast on the Yanayacu River in Pucate, one of the best protected and preserved areas of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. This area is often visited by pink dolphins. After, we will take a ride in local canoes and experience paddling in one of the most beautiful aquatic ecosystems in the world. Also, if you want, you can enjoy a refreshing dip in the river. After lunch on board the guides will run a talk about Amazonic philosophy. Later, meet the shaman of the San Regis community, a wise woman from the native community who will share with us her knowledge about the rituals of her ancestors, medicinal plants, and the Amazon worldview. After this authentic experience of reflection and spiritual exploration, we will continue with the ceremony of planting a tree, as a contribution to caring for the environment.

Day 3 - Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Amazonic Natural Park, Shiriyacu stream

Early dawn in the Amazon has a special charm, it is the perfect moment to sight many animal and insect species. For this reason, on this morning, you also have a boat excursion scheduled before breakfast. The destination is Iquitos Brook, a privileged area for sighting numerous endemic species. Back on board, buffet breakfast will be served. After breakfast, enjoy a walk through the jungle until we reach the area of the hanging bridges, a set of structures stretched out on top of the trees that will allow you to experience a canopy walk and admire the richness of the jungle from higher grounds. After lunch, we take a boat expedition to the Shiriyacu stream for piranha fishing and spotting pink dolphins.

Day 4 - Nauta, Amazon River, Yacapana Gorge

Early in the morning, cruise to Gasparito Brook, a very popular area for bird and primate watching. After breakfast, disembark and on your way to the airport visit Amazon Forever Bio Park, also known as Manatees Rescue Centre, where biologists and volunteers care for manatees, an endangered species. Continue to the airport for your onward flight.

Amazon Odyssey

Day 1 - Iquitos, Nauta, Marañon River, Nauta Caño

On arrival in Iquitos, enjoy a guided city tour of Iquitos, a colourful, dynamic city with a captivating past. Transfer to the port of Nauta and embark Amatista for your 3 night cruise on a full board basis. Set sail down the Marañón River, as naturalist guides introduce you to the Amazon wildlife. After this presentation, enjoy a welcome lunch, your first experience with the delights of regional cuisine. Before dinner, enjoy a night boat excursion in the Nauta Caño area, in search of animals that can only be seen when the sun goes down: alligators, bats, frogs, tarantulas and other species that inhabit the Amazon basin.

Day 2 - Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Yanayacu de Pucate, San Regis, Amazonic Natural Park

In the morning, enjoy a picnic breakfast on the Yanayacu River in Pucate, one of the best protected and preserved areas of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. This area is often visited by pink dolphins. After, we will take a ride in local canoes and experience paddling in one of the most beautiful aquatic ecosystems in the world. Also, if you want, you can enjoy a refreshing dip in the river. After lunch on board the guides will run a talk about Amazonic philosophy. Later, meet the shaman of the San Regis community, a wise woman from the native community who will share with us her knowledge about the rituals of her ancestors, medicinal plants, and the Amazon worldview. After this authentic experience of reflection and spiritual exploration, we will continue with the ceremony of planting a tree, as a contribution to caring for the environment.

Day 3 - Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, Amazonic Natural Park, Shiriyacu

Early dawn in the Amazon has a special charm, it is the perfect moment to sight many animal and insect species. For this reason, on this morning, you also have a boat excursion scheduled before breakfast. The destination is Iquitos Brook, a privileged area for sighting numerous endemic species. Back on board, buffet breakfast will be served. After breakfast, enjoy a walk through the jungle until we reach the area of the hanging bridges, a set of structures stretched out on top of the trees that will allow you to experience a canopy walk and admire the richness of the jungle from higher grounds. After lunch, we take a boat expedition to the Shiriyacu stream for piranha fishing and spotting pink dolphins.

Day 4 - Nauta, Amazon River, Yacapana Creek

Early in the morning, we will leave by boat towards Gasparito Brook, a very popular area for bird and primate watching.

Then, continue on a boat excursion to Marayali lagoon, another jewel to appreciate the Amazonian biodiversity, observe the “Victoria Amazónica” or “Victoria Regias”, also known as water lilies, which are the largest aquatic plants on the planet. Return to the ship for lunch on board and explore Yacapana Creek in search of new imposing landscapes and more emblematic species of the Amazon. Before returning to the ship, enjoy the magical sunset and the symphony of the wildlife in the jungle.

Day 5 - Ucayali River, Vista Alegre, Yarapa, Ucayali River

At dawn, we will board skiffs to visit the banks of the Ucayali River and observe the beautiful Amazonian birds that fill the dense treetops, a true spectacle of colour and life in the heart of the forest. Later, take an excursion by boat on the Yarapa River, an area ideal for spotting toucans, parrots, macaws, iguanas, sloths and monkeys high up in the trees. During the afternoon, visit the town of Vista Alegre to meet the native community and learn about their customs.

Day 6 - Ucamara, Confluence (Origin of the Amazon River), Cocha Piranha, Casual, Marañon River

After breakfast, the guides will run a talk on the Pacaya Samiria Reserve, one of the most amazing jungle reserves in the world, with forests that remain flooded for much of the year. Later, enjoy a boat expedition to the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali rivers, the majestic location of the jungle where the Amazon River is born. Before returning to the ship, we will explore the Piraña Cocha area, looking for more wildlife. In the afternoon, take a walk through the winding jungle trails located at the beautiful area of Casual, inhabited by poisonous frogs and countless exotic animal species. In this area we will also observe a variety of giant trees known by the locals as “Avatar”. You can also purchase local handicrafts made by the local women artisans and in this way contribute with their local economy.

Day 7 - Nauta, Iquitos

This morning we visit Nauta market, where you can meet local people and browse the stalls of typical food, crafts, aphrodisiac drinks and many more. A true immersion in the life of the Amazonian population. We then disembark and on your way to the airport, visit Amazon Forever Bio Park, also known as Manatees Rescue Centre, where biologists and volunteers care for manatees, an endangered species. Learn how manatees are treated and prepared for their return to their natural habitat. Continue to the airport for your onward flight.