Jungle Discovery Amazon Cruise

A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the magic of the tropical rainforest on board the Jungle Discovery, a first class flotel operating out of Iquitos and offering both set departures while often available for charter.

The 15-cabin Jungle Discovery offers fantastic itineraries on the Amazon River and its tributary rivers, including to the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, or to Leticia on the border with Brazil and Colombia (or back). The choice is yours. 

With any of these itineraries, extraordinary adventure awaits you: amazing biodiversity and exuberant wildlife; exotic landscapes; a variety of fascinating indigenous communities dotted along the river banks.

The Jungle Discovery offer its passengers direct contact with nature, while also ensuring maximum comfort. The service and extensive knowledge of the jungle guarantee an unforgettable trip. On all our expeditions we are accompanied by a qualified naturalist and local guide.

4-Day Iquitos - Leticia Cruise Itinerary

This voyage follows in the footsteps of Che Guevara on a classic route from the isolated jungle city of Iquitos in Peru to Tres Fronteras, where the borders of Peru, Colombia and Brazil meet. From here, you can continue down the Amazon to Manaus or even the Atlantic Ocean, on a Brazilian vessel or flight. Alternatively, there are flights to Bogota, Colombia's capital city and transport hub, from Leticia airport. 

The Jungle Discovery makes the return journey to Iquitos, so you can stay on board, or join the tour in Leticia. 

Please note that the itinerary below is dependent on the river water level, weather conditions, wildlife behavior, and accessibility to locations, so may vary.

Day 1: Lima - Iquitos - Amazon River - Yanamono
(Lunch & Dinner)

Domestic flight from Lima to Iquitos.

Transfer from the airport to Iquitos and City tour of the historical sites from the era of the rubber boom.

Afterwards, we board the Jungle Discovery, settle into our cabins and meet our guides and fellow passengers.

During lunch, we start sailing downriver on the Amazon River.

In the afternoon, we visit Yanamono and a typical trapiche - a sugarcane mill where we enjoy a glass of fresh sugarcane juice.

Once back on board, we continue sailing downriver.

Welcome cocktail, dinner and briefing of the next days.

Day 2: Ampiyacu River - Bora Village - Pevas Village - Sisita River
(All meals)

Early this morning, we go bird watching by small canoe on the Ampiyacu River.

We have breakfast on return to the boat, after which we visit the Bora indigenous community and learn more about their culture, with the possibility to buy their handicrafts.

Back on board and afterwards we visit Pevas Village, famous for being home to the art gallery of Francisco Grippa, who is famous for his stylized forest paintings.

Lunch on board and in the afternoon, a walk in the forest along the Sisita River where the guides explain about the fauna and flora of the area.

After dinner we go on a night expedition to observe caimans and other nocturnal animals.

Day 3: Paranaquiro - Piranha Fishing - Caballo Cocha Village

Breakfast followed by a walk through the forest to the small village of Paranaquiro, a community who still lives in harmony with the forest.

Later in the morning, we try our hand at sport fishing for piranhas in small canoes in a black water lake.

Lunch and siesta while we continue sailing downriver.

In the afternoon, we visit the missionary village of Caballo Cocha, situated on the lake of the same name.

Dinner and optional night excursion.

Day 4: Santa Rosa Island
(All meals)

In the morning we arrive at Santa Rosa Island, on the border of Peru, Colombia and Brazil. There are numerous options for onward travel in this three frontiers region. 

Here our services end. 

5-Day Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve Itinerary

Please note that the itinerary below is dependent on the river water level, weather conditions, wildlife behavior, and accessibility to locations, so may vary.

Day 1: Lima - Iquitos - Amazon River - Pacaya Samiria
(Lunch & Dinner)

Domestic flight from Lima to Iquitos.

Transfer from the airport to the Jungle Discovery, where we settle into our cabins and meet our guides and fellow passengers.

We then take a city tour of the historical sites from the era of the rubber boom in Iquitos.

Once back on board, we have lunch and start sailing upriver on the Amazon River, enjoying the views along the shores as we progress. After a colorful sunset, we arrive at the entrance point of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve on the Marañon River.

Day 2: Pacaya Samiria: Yanayacu & Pucate Rivers; 20 de Enero Village
(All meals)

Today, we explore Zones 1 and 2 of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve at the confluence of the Yanayacu and Pucate Rivers. We start the day with a walk in the primary forest, accompanied by our guides, to explain the flora and fauna. We have a go at sport fishing for Amazon fish, including the notorious piranah; and we visit the small village of 20 de Enero.

In the late afternoon we continue to sail upstream on board the Jungle Discovery

Day 3: Pacaya Samiria: Samiria River - San Martin de Tipishca
(All meals)

Early this morning we go birdwatching on Samiria River.

After breakfast on the boat, we visit the Cocama community of San Martín de Tipishca and take part in some of the cultural activities of the village. In canoes we then explore the lake of the same name and observe the pink and gray river dolphins.

Along with native guides from the village, we go on a walk in the surrounding forest and they explain the flora and fauna, as well as their use of medicinal plants.

Day 4: Pacaya Samiria: Zone 2 - Marañon River
(All meals)

Today we explore Zone 2 in Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, an area full of oxbow lakes. On walks and navigating in small canoes, our guides explain the amazing biodiversity of the Reserve.

After a delicious barbecue lunch, we start to sail back down the Marañon River.

Day 5: Nauta - Iquitos
(Breakfast & Lunch)

In the morning we visit Nauta Cano, an ornithological reserve renowned for its exuberant wildlife, especially birds, and walk in the adjoining secondary forest with its different flora.

In Nauta, we disembark and then return by bus to Iquitos for the domestic flight back to Lima. Or you may choose to spend longer in and around this energetic, interesting city.

Peru Amazon Tour Prices: Jungle Discovery

4-Day Iquitos - Leticia Amazon River Cruise:

~ Double/Twin Cabin:                     $920
 

5-Day Pacaya-Samira Amazon River Cruise:

~ Double/Twin Cabin:                     $1,150
 

7-Day Iquitos - Leticia - Iquitos Amazon River Cruise:

~ Double/Twin Cabin:                     $1,610
 

8-Day Coca - Iquitos Amazon River Cruise:

~ Double/Twin Cabin:                     $1,990*

* Owing to the remoteness of the 8-day itinerary (from Peru to Ecuador or vice versa), the daily cost is increased.

The Jungle Discovery is also available for charter, at $230 per person per day in a double/twin cabin, with a minimum of 16 passengers. 

Price Policy:
 - All prices listed are PER PERSON in DOUBLE OCCUPANCY Cabins
 - Published Prices for 2013 Amazon Cruises only
 - Single Supplement 50% in addition to adult rate
 - Children under 12 years of age receive a 25% discount

Included:
 - All meals
 - Expert, bilingual guides
 - Excursions
 - Transfer to / from Iquitos airport (only for recommended flights)

Not Included:
 - International or Domestic Airfares
 - Airport Taxes
 - Cost of medical emergencies including evacuation
 - Gratuities
 - Souvenirs or additional services
 - Travel Insurance
 - Cost of relevant visas
 - Anything else not listed as included

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Jungle Discovery Amazon Cruiseship: Specifications

Built: 2005 in Coca, Ecuador

Type of vessel: River vessel

Port of Embarkation: City of Iquitos or Nauta

Vessel Registry: Ecuador

Length: 30m / 98.4ft

Beam: 10.6m / 34.8ft

Draft: 1.15m / 34.6ft

Capacity: 29 passengers (33 passengers if using triple cabins)

Generator: 2 X Perkins 45 KVH

Engine: 2 X Volvo Penta 235 HP 

Cruising Speed: 8 - 10 knots

Water: 2 x 820 Gallon fresh water tanks

Water Treatment: Aerobic Biofilter Tank

Crew: 11 + 3 Naturalist Guides

Radio Communication: HF

Navigation: GPS, Radar, Sonar

Launch Boats:
1 motorized canoe holding up to 40 passengers
6 aluminium paddle canoes holding up to 6 passengers
2 aluminium paddle catamarans holding up to 12 passengers. 

Deck Plans

DECKS:

MAIN DECK

The Engine Room, a Crew Cabin, the Galley, the Dining Room and two cabins are located on the Main Deck.

Next to the Dining Room, there is one public toilet.

There are open Sun Deck Areas on both sides .

MIDDLE DECK

On the Middle Deck there are 10 Guest Cabins and 1 Crew Cabin.

SUN DECK

On the Sun Deck, there is a spacious, covered bar; three cabins for guests; and the Bridge. There is also one public toilet.

CABINS

All cabins are wood-panelled in wood and have private bathrooms with hot water. They are fan-cooled and contain a small clothes cupboard.

The beds have two pillows each and a reading light. Underneath the beds are drawers.

There are both 110V and 220V outlets in the cabins (3 in total) and one 110V outlet in the bathroom.

2 JUNIOR SUITES: C1, C19: These small suites have an average size of 95 square feet. Both have a queen size bed measuring 54” x 79” and a small desk with a chair.

4 JUNIOR SUITES: C18, C12, C13, C14 These suites have an average size of 104 square feet. All have a queen size bed of 54” x 79”, a single bed of 27” x 79” and a small desk with a chair.

8 DOUBLE CABINS: C2 – C9: These cabins have a average size of 68 square feet and two single beds measuring 27” x 79”.

1 SINGLE CABIN: C10: This cabin has a size of 42 square feet and a single bed of 27” x 79”.

DINING ROOM: The Dining Room on the Main Deck measures 26.8 ft x 15.3 ft, is wood-panelled and has a public toilet attached. The tables are for 2 – 6 guests. There is a small library contained here. There are several fans.

BAR AND COVERED SUN DECK: The covered Sun Deck measures 480 square feet. and contains sofas, small tables and chairs for guests' use. In rainy weather, transparent plastic curtains are unfurled to protect passengers.

The bar stocks a variety of drinks, beer, wine and snacks for sale to guests.

There is one public toilet on this deck.

Peru Amazon Tour Dates: Jungle Discovery

The Jungle Discovery is available for charter, at $230 per person per day in a double/twin cabin. Therefore departures can be scheduled for any date, subject to boat availability and sufficient notice. Example tours and corresponding prices can be found below:

4-Day Iquitos - Leticia Amazon River Cruise:

~ Double/Twin Cabin:                     $920

5-Day Pacaya-Samira Amazon River Cruise:

~ Double/Twin Cabin:                     $1,150

7-Day Iquitos - Leticia - Iquitos Amazon River Cruise:

~ Double/Twin Cabin:                     $1,610

8-Day Coca - Iquitos Amazon River Cruise:

~ Double/Twin Cabin:                     $1,990*

* Owing to the remoteness of the 8-day itinerary (from Peru to Ecuador or vice versa), the daily cost is increased.

Price Policy:
 - All prices listed are PER PERSON in DOUBLE OCCUPANCY Cabins with a minimum of 16 passengers
 - Published Prices for 2013 Amazon Cruises only
 - Single Supplement 50% in addition to adult rate
 - 7 year minimum age on all departures
 - Children under 12 years of age receive a 25% discount

Included:
 - All meals
 - Expert, bilingual guides
 - Excursions
 - Transfer to / from Iquitos airport (only for recommended flights)

Not Included:
 - International or Domestic Airfares
 - Airport Taxes
 - Cost of medical emergencies including evacuation
 - Gratuities
 - Souvenirs or additional services
 - Travel Insurance
 - Cost of relevant visas
 - Anything else not listed as included

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Map: Iquitos - Leticia 

Map: Pacaya Samiria