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AM: Your adventure begins with an airport pickup followed by a guided city tour to explore the vibrant and historic attractions of Iquitos. Afterward, a two-hour private transfer will take you to the river port of Nauta, where you will board the Amatista riverboat and settle into your cabin. As the ship begins its journey down the Marañón River, naturalist guides will present your trip itinerary and introduce you to the fascinating world of Amazonian wildlife.

PM: The afternoon kicks off with a welcome lunch featuring regional delicacies, with dietary options available upon request. As evening falls, you will head out on a night boat excursion to the Nauta Caño area to search for nocturnal jungle creatures like alligators, tarantulas, frogs, and bats. Following this exciting first immersion into the Amazon, you will return to the ship to enjoy dinner and rest up for the days ahead.

AM: Start your morning with a scenic picnic breakfast on the Yanayacu River in Pucate, a beautifully preserved area of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve where you might even spot pink dolphins. Afterward, you will get to paddle local canoes through this stunning aquatic ecosystem, with the option to take a refreshing swim in the river before heading back to the ship.

PM: Following lunch in the dining room and some downtime to rest, your guides will host a talk on Amazonian philosophy. Later, you will meet a wise shaman from the San Regis community to learn about ancestral rituals, medicinal plants, and their worldview, which is followed by a meaningful tree-planting ceremony. The day concludes back on the boat, where you can relax to live music, enjoy dinner, and get briefed on the next day's adventures.

AM: Experience the special charm of an early Amazon dawn with a pre-breakfast boat excursion to Iquitos Brook, a prime spot for viewing endemic animal and insect species. After enjoying a buffet breakfast back on board, you will embark on a jungle walk to explore a network of hanging bridges, allowing you to experience the canopy and admire the rainforest from above before returning to the ship at noon.

PM: The afternoon begins with lunch on board and some downtime to rest before heading out on a boat expedition to the Shiriyacu stream. Here, your guides will teach you local piranha fishing techniques in an area also popular for pink dolphin sightings, before you return to the ship to relax to live music and enjoy a delicious evening dinner.

AM: Early in the morning, you will head out by boat to Gasparito Brook, a popular spot for bird and primate watching. After breakfast back on board, enjoy a fun demonstration by the bartender on how to make a Pisco Sour, Peru's emblematic cocktail, before disembarking the ship to head toward Iquitos.

On your way to the airport, you will visit the Amazon Forever Bio Park, also known as the Manatees Rescue Center, to learn how biologists and volunteers rehabilitate endangered manatees and other animals for return to their natural habitat. Following this inspiring visit, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.

AM: Upon arrival at Iquitos airport, we will be waiting for you to start the adventure. We will take a city tour of Iquitos, a colorful, dynamic city with a captivating past. Then, transfer by private vehicle to the city of Nauta, the historic river port where we will embark. In Nauta, -about two hours from Iquitos-, get board the Amatista cruise. The ship will start sailing down the Marañón River, as the naturalist guides present the trip plan, the routes to follow and the scheduled activities, and the best thing: they will begin to introduce us to the wonderful world of Amazon wildlife. After this presentation, enjoy a welcome lunch, your first experience with the delights of regional cuisine.

PM: Later in the afternoon, start your Amazon adventure with a night boat excursion to the Nauta Caño area, looking for animals that can only be seen when the sun goes down: alligators, bats, frogs, tarantulas and other species that inhabit the Amazon basin. After this first immersion in the jungle world, we will return to the ship and enjoy dinner on board.

AM: At dawn, board the skiffs to visit the banks of the Ucayali River, and look for the beautiful Amazonian birds that fill the dense treetops, a true spectacle of color and life in the heart of the forest. After this exciting ride and back on the boat and have a delicious buffet breakfast, that offers a daily selection of traditional dishes, Peruvian specialties, freshly baked homemade products and a variety of fresh juices made with exotic fruits that can only be found in the jungle. Following, we will get ready to start a new excursion by boat, but this time, on the Yarapa River, this area is ideal for spotting toucans, parrots, macaws, iguanas, sloths and monkeys high up in the trees.

PM: Back at Amatista cruise, lunch will be served on board and will be followed by a moment of rest, the guides will do a lecture on local Amazonian culture. In the afternoon, visit the town of Vista Alegre, to meet the native community and learn about their customs, having the guides as interpreters and translators. Upon return, enjoy live music while we wait for dinner on board.

AM: After breakfast, the naturalist guides will offer a talk about 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, we will be ready for the boat expedition to the point of confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali rivers, the majestic location of the jungle where the Amazon River is born. Before returning to Amatista cruise, explore the Piraña Cocha area, looking for more wildlife.

PM: Back on the boat, lunch will be served on board and you will have time to rest and prepare for the next adventure: 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. As we return to Amatista cruise, there will be a special moment to contemplate the majestic Amazon sunset. Late at night, you can listen to some live music before the final presentation of the crew and farewell dinner.

AM: This morning begins quietly with breakfast on board, but becomes exciting with a visit to the city of Nauta, the second largest in the region. Visit to the city market, where you can interact with locals and learn about the particular commercial circuit of the region. A true immersion in the life of the Amazonian population. Back on the ship, check-out and proceed to disembark. On your way to the airport, visit Amazon Forever Bio Park, also known as Manatees Rescue Center, where biologists and volunteers care for manatees, an endangered species. Learn how manatees are treated and prepared for their return to their natural habitat. Likewise, other animals are also rescued, treated and reinserted in their natural habitat. Transfer to the airport.

AM: Upon your arrival at Iquitos airport, we will be waiting for you to start the adventure. We will take a city tour of Iquitos, a colorful, dynamic city with a captivating past. Then, we will transfer by private vehicle to the city of Nauta, the historic river port where we will embark. Upon arrival in Nauta (about two hours from Iquitos), we will board Amatista Cruise and the staff will accompany you to your cabin. The ship will start sailing down the Marañón River, as the naturalist guides present the trip plan, the routes to follow and the scheduled activities, and the best thing: they will begin to introduce us to the wonderful world of Amazon wildlife. After this presentation, enjoy a welcome lunch, your first experience with the delights of regional cuisine.

PM: Before dinner, we will start a night boat excursion to 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. After this first immersion in the jungle world, we will return to the ship and enjoy dinner and then you can rest and recover energies for the next day.

AM: Very early the morning, we will organize a fun picnic breakfast on the river, in a well protected and preserved areas of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. This area is often visited by pink dolphins. Later in the day, take a ride in local canoes and live the experience of 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.

PM: Back on the ship, lunch will be served on board, followed by some time to rest, after which our guides will offer a lecture about Amazonic philosophy. Continue to 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 his ancestors, medicinal plants, and the Amazon worldview. Our guides will be the interpreters in case you want to ask questions or make comments to the shaman. After this authentic experience of reflection and spiritual exploration, continue with the ceremony of planting a tree, as a contribution to caring for the environment. Back on the boat, you can relax with live music while we wait for dinner.

AM: Dawn in the Amazon has a special charm, it is the perfect moment to spot many animal and insect species. For this reason, there is a boat excursion scheduled before breakfast. This time the destination is Iquitos Brook, a privileged area for sighting numerous endemic species. Back on board, buffet breakfast will be served. After breakfast, take a walk through the jungle to 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. Before noon, we will return to the ship for lunch on board.

PM: Free time to rest before the next adventure. Later, get ready for the boat expedition to the Shiriyacu tributary. The naturalist guides will find the perfect location for piranha fishing, using local equipment and artisanal techniques. This area is very popular for spotting pink dolphins. Upon returning to the ship, we can relax even more with live music and comfort ourselves with the delicious dinner on board.

AM: This morning, navigate towards Gasparito Brook, a very popular area for bird and primate watching. After breakfast, the bartender awaits us for a Peruvian cocktail demonstration, Pisco Sour, the emblematic drink of Peru. Then, we will continue with a boat excursion to Marayali lagoon, another jewel to appreciate the Amazonian biodiversity, observe the “Victoria Amazónica” or “Victoria Regias”. Before noon, return to the ship for lunch on board.

PM: In the afternoon, ttime to rest before the next departure to the Yacapana Creek, in search of new imposing landscapes and more emblematic species of the Amazon. Before returning to the cruise, observe the wonderful light and the incomparable colors that unfold in the sky of these latitudes during sunset. Back on the boat, enjoy a peaceful night with music and a replenishing dinner.

AM: At dawn, board the skiffs to visit the banks of the Ucayali River, and observe the beautiful Amazonian birds. After this exciting ride and back on the boat, have a delicious buffet breakfast. Afterwards, get ready for the next excursion by boat, this time, on the Yarapa River, this area is ideal for spotting toucans, parrots, macaws, iguanas, sloths and monkeys high up in the trees.

PM: Back at Amatista cruise, lunch will be served on board; followed by a moment of rest, the guides will do a lecture on local Amazonian culture. During the afternoon, visit the town of Vista Alegre, to meet the native community and learn about their customs, having the guides as interpreters and translators. Upon return, you can enjoy live music while we wait for dinner on board.

AM: After breakfast, the naturalist guides will have a lecture about the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. Afterwards, be ready for the next expedition on board the skiffs; to the point of confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali rivers, the majestic location of the jungle where the Amazon River is born. Before returning to Amatista, explore the Piraña Cocha area, looking for more wildlife.

PM: Back on the boat, lunch will be served on board. Free time to rest and prepare for the afternoon adventure: 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 there is a variety of giant trees known by the locals as “Avatar”. You can also purchase local handicrafts made by the local women. Return to Amatista, and contemplate the majestic Amazon sunset. Late at night, you can listen to some live music before the final presentation of the crew and farewell dinner.

AM: This morning begins quietly with breakfast on board, but becomes exciting with a visit to the city of Nauta, the second largest in the region. Upon arrival, visit the city market, where you can interact with locals and learn about the particular commercial circuit of the region. A true immersion in the life of the Amazonian population. Once on the ship, check.out and proceed to disembark. On your way to the airport, visit Amazon Forever Bio Park, also known as Manatees Rescue Center, where biologists and volunteers care for manatees, an endangered species. Learn how manatees are treated and prepared for their return to their natural habitat. Likewise, other animals are also rescued, treated and reinserted in their natural habitat. Transfer to the airport.