La Perla

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AM: Upon your arrival in Iquitos, you will enjoy a guided city tour of its most emblematic attractions before transferring by private vehicle to the historic port of Nauta. After the two-hour drive, you will board La Perla, settle into your specially equipped cabin, and begin sailing down the Marañón River while the naturalist guides introduce the trip's itinerary and safety recommendations.

PM: The afternoon begins with a welcome lunch featuring regional cuisine, followed by an introductory presentation on the local wildlife as the ship navigates deeper into the basin. Before dinner, you will embark on a night boat excursion to the Nauta Caño area to search for nocturnal species like caimans, tarantulas, and frogs, eventually returning to the ship to dine and rest for the next day's adventures.

AM: You will begin the day with a picnic breakfast on the Yanayacu River within the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, a prime spot for spotting pink dolphins. This is followed by an immersive experience paddling local canoes through one of the world's most preserved aquatic ecosystems, with the option to take a refreshing swim in the river before returning to the ship for lunch.

PM: After a period of rest and a talk on Amazonian philosophy, you will visit the San Regis community to meet a native shaman for a spiritual session on ancestral rituals and medicinal plants. The afternoon concludes with a tree-planting ceremony as a conservation contribution, followed by live music on board, dinner, and a briefing on the next day’s schedule.

AM: The day starts with a pre-dawn boat excursion to the Iquitos Brook to sight endemic species at their most active hour, followed by a buffet breakfast back on board. The rest of the morning is dedicated to a jungle trek leading to a series of hanging bridges, where you will experience a canopy walk to admire the Amazon’s biodiversity from the treetops before returning to the ship for lunch.

PM: Following a period of rest, you will depart on a boat expedition to the Shiriyacu stream for a local piranha fishingexperience using traditional techniques. This area is also a hotspot for spotting pink dolphins; after the excursion, you will return to the vessel to enjoy live music and a final dinner on board.

AM: Your final morning begins with a boat excursion to Gasparito Brook, a prime location for observing various bird species and primates in their natural habitat. Upon returning to the ship, you will enjoy a farewell breakfast followed by a Peruvian cocktail demonstration, where you will learn to prepare the emblematic Pisco Sour before the final disembarkation for the transfer back toward Iquitos.

En route to the airport, you will visit the Amazon Forever Bio Park (Manatee Rescue Center) to observe the rehabilitation of endangered manatees and other rescued wildlife. After learning about the center's conservation and reinsertion efforts, you will be transferred to the airport to conclude your Amazonian journey.

AM: Upon your arrival at the 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. In this tour you will be able to appreciate the most emblematic attractions of the city. Then, you will be transferred 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 La Perla and our staff will accompany you to your cabin. 

PM: Enjoy a welcome lunch, your first experience with the delights of regional cuisine. The menu offers several options, including a vegetarian alternative. If you have any particular requirement, please let our crew members know in advance, so that we can attend to it in a timely manner. 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.

AM: At dawn, we will board the skiffs to visit the banks of the Ucayali River, and observe the beautiful Amazonian birds that fill the dense treetops, a true spectacle of color and life in the heart of the forest. After breakfast on board, 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: During the afternoon, we will visit the town of Vista Alegre, to meet the native community and learn about their customs, having guides as interpreters and translators. Upon return, you can enjoy live music while we wait for dinner on board.

AM: 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 La Perla, we will explore the Piraña Cocha area, looking for more wildlife.

PM: Back on the boat, we will offer lunch and you will have time to rest and prepare for the next adventure: a walk through the winding jungle trailsl 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 La Perla, 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. Upon arrival, we will reach the city market, where you can interact with locals and learn about the particular commercial circuit of the region. We will visit the stalls of typical food, crafts, aphrodisiac drinks and many more. A true immersion in the life of the Amazonian population.

Afterward, you will be transferred to Iquitos airport for your departure flight back to Lima.

AM: Your journey begins with a vibrant city tour of Iquitos, where you will explore the historic landmarks and colorful atmosphere of this iconic Amazonian gateway. Following the tour, you will be transferred by private vehicle to the river port of Nauta. Upon arrival, you will board La Perla and settle into your cabin. As the vessel begins its navigation down the Marañón River, naturalist guides will provide an orientation on the wildlife and itinerary, followed by a welcome lunch featuring regional Peruvian cuisine.

PM: The afternoon and evening focus on your first deep dive into the rainforest ecosystem. Before dinner, you will embark on a nocturnal boat excursion to the Nauta Caño area. This specialized outing is designed to spot the Amazon's elusive night-dwellers, including alligators, tarantulas, and bats. After this immersive wildlife encounter, you will return to the ship for a formal dinner, allowing you time to relax and recharge for the adventure-filled days ahead.

AM: The morning begins with a unique picnic breakfast on the Yanayacu River within the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, a pristine area renowned for sightings of pink dolphins. Following breakfast, you will engage directly with the environment by paddling local canoes through one of the world's most beautiful aquatic ecosystems. To round out the morning, you have the opportunity to take a refreshing swim in the river before returning to the ship for lunch and a restful break.

PM: The afternoon transitions into cultural and spiritual immersion, starting with a presentation on Amazonian philosophy by your guides. You will then visit the San Regis community to meet a traditional shaman, who will share ancestral knowledge regarding medicinal plants and the Amazonian worldview. After this spiritual exchange, you will participate in a tree-planting ceremony as a sustainable contribution to the rainforest. The day concludes back on board with live music and dinner as you prepare for the following day’s schedule.

AM: The day begins at dawn with a pre-breakfast boat excursion to Iquitos Brook, an area famous for its high concentration of endemic species and active morning wildlife. After returning for a buffet breakfast, you will head back into the jungle for a trek to the hanging bridges. This canopy walk offers a unique perspective of the rainforest, allowing you to observe the ecosystem from the treetops. The morning concludes with lunch on board and a period of rest to escape the midday heat.

PM: The afternoon adventure takes you by boat to the Shiriyacu stream, where you will test your skills at piranha fishing using traditional local equipment and techniques. This specific waterway is also a prime location for spotting the iconic pink dolphins in their natural habitat. As the sun sets, you will return to the vessel to unwind with live music followed by another gourmet dinner, capping off a day of diverse heights and aquatic exploration.

AM: Your morning begins with a boat excursion to Gasparito Brook, a premier location for spotting diverse bird species and primates in their natural habitat. Upon returning to the ship, you'll enjoy a cultural highlight: a Pisco Sour demonstration led by the bartender, where you'll learn to craft Peru’s iconic national cocktail. The morning concludes with a visit to the Marayali lagoon to witness the magnificent Victoria Amazónica, the world’s largest water lilies, before returning to the vessel for lunch.

PM: The afternoon features an expedition to Yacapana Creek, exploring new landscapes in search of the Amazon's most emblematic wildlife. The day’s finale is a dedicated moment to witness the legendary Amazonian sunset, where the sky transforms into a vibrant palette of colors. This transition into night offers a chance to experience the "symphony" of the jungle as nocturnal life awakens. The evening winds down on board with a relaxing atmosphere of live music and a final replenishing dinner.

AM: This full day begins at dawn with a skiff expedition along the banks of the Ucayali River, offering a vibrant spectacle of Amazonian birds nestled in the dense canopy. After the excursion, a specialized buffet breakfast awaits, featuring exotic jungle fruits and traditional Peruvian specialties. The morning continues with a boat safari on the Yarapa River, a prime location for spotting iconic wildlife such as toucans, macaws, sloths, and iguanas in the high treetops.

PM: Following lunch on board and a brief rest, the afternoon focuses on cultural immersion with an educational talk on Amazonian culture. You will then visit the Vista Alegre native community for a firsthand look at their traditional customs and way of life, with your naturalist guides facilitating the conversation. The day concludes back on La Perla with live music and a farewell dinner, celebrating the final night of your journey through the heart of the forest.

AM: The morning begins with an educational deep dive into the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, focusing on its unique flooded forest ecosystems. This is followed by a milestone boat expedition to the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali rivers—the exact point where the majestic Amazon River is born. Before returning for lunch, you will explore the Piraña Cocha area for a final morning of wildlife tracking in one of the most biodiverse spots on the planet.

PM: The afternoon features a trek through the Casual jungle trails, home to exotic poisonous frogs and towering giant trees locally known as "Avatar" trees. During this visit, you will have the opportunity to support the local economy by purchasing handicrafts from community artisans. After taking in a final, breathtaking Amazonian sunset, the journey concludes with a special crew presentation and a celebratory farewell dinner accompanied by live music.

AM: The final morning begins with a relaxed breakfast on board before visiting the city of Nauta, the region’s second-largest urban center. You will explore the vibrant local market, a hub of Amazonian commerce, where you can discover stalls filled with traditional foods, unique handicrafts, and local medicinal drinks. This visit provides a deep cultural immersion into the daily lives and trading customs of the river people.

PM: Following disembarkation, the journey concludes with a meaningful visit to the Amazon Forever Bio Park (Manatee Rescue Center). Here, you will see firsthand how biologists and volunteers rehabilitate endangered manatees and other rescued wildlife for reintroduction into the jungle. After learning about these conservation efforts, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home, marking the end of your Amazonian adventure.