Amazon Explorer
9 days ex Lima
Lima, Iquitos, Amazon wildlife and culture.
This exciting, first-class 19th century-style riverboat cruise is an
adventure of a lifetime! The Amazon is home to a vast, unforgettable
array of unique sights, sounds and cultures. Daily excursions allow
you the opportunity to see diverse wildlife such as sloths, toucans,
pink dolphins and more! You will also meet the local people, so that
you can get a rare glimpse of how life 'on the river' is lived.
Day 1 - Lima
Upon arrival from your international flight, you will be transferred
to your hotel and overnight in Lima.
Day 2 - Lima / Iquitos / Amazon River (B,L,D)
Fly to the charming town of Iquitos and board the 19th Century riverboat
which will be your home for the next seven days. Accessible only by
air or water, Iquitos, the Peruvian jungle's largest city, remains pleasantly
insulated from the outside world.
Day 3 - Amazon River / Ucayali River (B,L,D)
Rise early to catch a glimpse of the fishermen paddling their handmade
canoes and village children smiling and waving from the river banks.
Heading towards the confluence of the Ucayalli and Maranon Rivers, it
is hard to miss the wide variety of exotic birds overhead. In the afternoon,
head deeper into the Amazon, stopping off at the small Amazon village
of Riberenos.
Day 4 - Ucayali River / Yanallpa (B,L,D)
Jump aboard speed boats and explore some lesser-traveled tributaries
in search of elusive primates, sloths, iguanas and toucans. Stop to
enjoy a picnic breakfast, and try to catch some catfish and piranhas
from a nearby stream. As soon as night falls, venture into the jungle
which is alive with nocturnal activity. Search for bats, black caiman,
poisonous frogs and other assorted creatures of the night.
Day 5 - Ucayali River / Sapote River (B,L,D)
Explore one of the Peruvian Amazon's best hidden secrets - the Sapote
River. Among the abundant fauna, discover a large variety of egrets,
macaws, capuchins and squirrel monkeys. Hike into the jungle to gawk
at the majestic Ceiba Kapok tree - the king of the forest.
Day 6 - Ucayali River / Marañon River (B,L,D)
Try your hand at bargaining for local crafts at the market. After lunch,
head off in search of gigantic aquatic plants called "Victoria
Regia" and stop off to visit Jibaro-Ashula Shaman, who will explain
his traditional use of medicinal plants and bless your journey with
a good luck ceremony.
Day 7 - Marañon River / Natural Amazon Park (B,L,D)
Today, head to the heights of the Amazon - the tree tops! A brisk morning
walk across the unique canopy walkway system allows for observing the
animals that inhabit the rooftop of the jungle. Pay tribute to the Rainforest
by planting a tree then begin the return voyage to Iquitos in the afternoon.
Day 8 - Iquitos / Lima (B)
Arrive in Iquitos around 8am. One last chance for bargaining at the
craft market en route to the airport and flight back to Lima.
Day 9: Depart Lima (B)
Depart Lima at anytime.
Included Highlights
- 6 nights aboard Amazon Explorer
- All meals on board
- Zodiac and land excursions with our expert expedition team
Incas and Panama Canal Journey
17 days Valparaíso to Colon
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Puerto Lopez/Machalilla National Park, Isla De La Plata, Equator &
Bahia Pina, Islas Las Perlas, Balbao/Panama Canal, Colon
An unforgettable trip up the Pacific coast of South America,ending with
a crossing through the Panama Canal! Visit lost civilizations in Nazca,
commune with unique wildlife in the Ballestas Islands and wander through
ancient forests on this once-in-a-lifetime expedition.
