Peruvian Amazon: This 5-day luxury cruise on the MV Zafiro gives you the chance to get a real feeling of life in the Amazon whilst cruising the Ucayali, Maranon & Nahuapa Rivers. You will witness some of the best preserved and protected areas of the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve.
Book by 31 December 2025
Low Water Season: Jun-Nov
After your flight to the capital of the Peruvian Amazon, our guides will meet you at the Iquitos airport—waiting for you with a sign with the name of Jungle Experiences. We will then go to the Doubletree by Hilton Iquitos Hotel, the meeting point, to receive your first briefing about the trip and where you will enjoy a delicious welcome lunch. You will then be transported by a private vehicle to the main dock of the city of Iquitos to board El Zafiro, your home for the following four nights. While El Zafiro begins its initial navigation, you can enjoy the most fantastic panoramic views from the observation area that is elegantly equipped for your enjoyment and located on our third deck. Enjoy the fantastic panoramic view from our elegant indoor and outdoor lounge that is also located on the third deck. Our bartender will be waiting for you to serve you an exotic cocktail prepared with fruits from the region and pisco, the national liquor of Peru.
Before the welcome dinner, your naturalist guides will give you an overview of the travel program, activities, routes, important moments, wildlife and vegetation, the geographical and historical background, and other useful details. If you have any questions or doubts, our guides will always be readily available to help you. After dinner, we invite you to the third deck where you can a spectacular view of the stars as we enter the depths of the Amazon rainforest, or relax with live music by our band on board and enjoy a varied repertoire of Amazonian, national, and international music.
Lunch and Dinner included.
Before breakfast, we will take part in our first activity: Birdwatching. We will travel aboard our comfortable expedition boats to the native reserve of Kukama (Yanayacu de Yacapana): an exotic place with around 17 blackwater lakes, abundant wildlife and home to the indigenous communities of Ayacucho and San Juan. Life-jackets, rain ponchos, rubber boots, and lots of cold water are always available aboard the expedition boats. During this activity, you can observe all kinds of birds such as herons, swallows, macaws and more. On this excursion we will also have the opportunity to see another type of wildlife such as the monk monkey, lion monkey, iguanas, sloth, mama vieja and we will
learn more about nature.
We then return to Zafiro where our breakfast buffet offers a wide selection of traditional dishes, Peruvian specialties, homemade baked goods and freshly prepared fresh juices. After breakfast, we start to explore the Yanayacu area of Yacapana or Isla de Yacapana, better known as Isla de las Iguanas. We will be ready to identify different species in this area. We continue the expedition to the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali rivers; where these two rivers join giving rise to the birth of the great “Amazon River”. Here we can see the famous pink dolphins. After lunch we will have a talk on Amazonian philosophy. Our guides will present us with the idiosyncrasies, beliefs and deep thoughts of the
Amazonian population.
In the afternoon, we will leave in the expedition boats towards Nauta Creek inside the Pacaya Samiria reserve. We will discover the jungle of the mirrors and sharpen our senses to locate toucans, parrots, macaws, iguanas, sloths and monkeys on the top of the trees. We will go on ahike through the community of Puerto Prado, where we can admire the largest aquatic plant in the world, giant water lilies, or “Victoria Regias”. Later, enjoy the colours of the sunset as they fall over the waters on the way back to Zafiro. Once on the boat, we can enjoy a live music concert held by our local band accompanied by an exquisite cocktail. At nightfall, opt to take a boat ride that allowing you to enjoy the constellations while the naturalist guides look for alligators, tarantulas and snakes.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Today we will visit various lakes and lagoons aboard our expedition boats. The guide will use his expert eye to point out all the biodiversity of the region to reach the Laguna de Japón. Here we will have our picnic breakfast and enjoy one of the best preserved and protected areas of the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. This area is popular for watching pink dolphins. Before returning to Zafiro, we will take a hike and continue the exploration towards the Yanaquillo Ravine, which crosses towards the Marañón River where we will search for toucans, camungos, blue-billed herons, kingfishers, gray herons, parrots and more. In the afternoon, enjoy a small presentation about geographical orientation in our indoor air- conditioned lounge. Learn about the hydrography of the rivers to explore sustainable species according to the natural resources of the area. Later we will take a short walk through the forest and the hanging bridges of the Amazonian National Park full of colorful birds, where you can admire the beautiful jungle from the canopy of the trees that make up the bridges.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
After breakfast we will visit the community of San Regis. We will meet the genuine and welcoming inhabitants of this Amazonian community through our guides, who will act as interpreters. After we have the opportunity to buy homemade crafts we will walk through the jungle to meet the shaman of the community and learn about the complementary medicine of the Amazon and the ancestral traditions. After this experience, we will participate in the tree planting ceremony and contribute to the environment. After lunch we will explore the Shiriyacu stream. We will discover this hundredyear- old lake that houses an ample supply of good fish, including red-bellies and freshwater sardines. We will look for a space to fish for the famous piranhas while using local equipment and techniques.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Early this morning we head towards the city of Naura. Together with the guides, we will visit the market and learn how to trade in the area, as well as learn about the different important foods and ingredients we use in the Amazon. Later, on the way to the airport, visit the Amazon Rescue Center (CREA), where biologists and volunteers take care of the endangered species of manatees that the authorities have rescued. See how the manatees are cared for, and prepared for their reintroduction to their natural habitat.There are also other animals that have been rescued from captures with the intention of turning them into pets and other dangerous conditions.
Breakfast and Lunch included.
| Dates | Cabin | From | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 2026 | AUD$5223pp | Includes specials! | |
| First Deck Suite | Save 20% | ||
| Second Deck Suite | Save 20% | ||
| Master Suite | Save 20% | ||
| Zafiro Suite | Save 20% | ||
| 18 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2026 | AUD$5223pp | Includes specials! | |
| 25 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2026 | AUD$5223pp | Includes specials! | |
| 01 Aug 2026 - 05 Aug 2026 | AUD$5223pp | Includes specials! | |
| 08 Aug 2026 - 12 Aug 2026 | AUD$5223pp | Includes specials! | |
| 15 Aug 2026 - 19 Aug 2026 | AUD$5223pp | Includes specials! | |
| 22 Aug 2026 - 26 Aug 2026 | AUD$5223pp | Includes specials! | |
| 12 Sep 2026 - 16 Sep 2026 | AUD$5223pp | Includes specials! | |
| 19 Sep 2026 - 23 Sep 2026 | AUD$5223pp | Includes specials! | |
| 26 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 | AUD$5223pp | Includes specials! | |
| 03 Oct 2026 - 07 Oct 2026 | AUD$5223pp | Includes specials! | |
| 10 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2026 | AUD$5223pp | Includes specials! | |
| 17 Oct 2026 - 21 Oct 2026 | AUD$5223pp | Includes specials! | |
| 31 Oct 2026 - 04 Nov 2026 | AUD$5223pp | Includes specials! | |
| 07 Nov 2026 - 11 Nov 2026 | AUD$5223pp | Includes specials! | |
| 14 Nov 2026 - 18 Nov 2026 | AUD$5223pp | Includes specials! | |
| 21 Nov 2026 - 25 Nov 2026 | AUD$5223pp | Includes specials! | |
| 28 Nov 2026 - 02 Dec 2026 | AUD$5223pp | Includes specials! |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
21m², twin bedding convertible to a Californian king-size bed, panoramic view with floor to ceiling windows, sitting area, private bathroom with Spanish shower, hot running water, basket of toiletries, hair dryer, safe box, mini fridge & binoculars.
21m², twin bedding convertible to a Californian king-size bed, private balcony, sitting area, private bathroom with Spanish shower, hot running water, basket of toiletries, hair dryer, safe box, mini fridge & binoculars.
23m², located at the bow of the boat on the first deck, twin bedding convertible to a Californian king-size bed, 90 degree front facing windows, sitting area, private bathroom with 360 degrees shower, hot running water, basket of toiletries, hair dryer, safe box, mini fridge & binoculars.
44.6m², located on the second deck, twin bedding convertible to a Californian king-size bed, 180 degree front facing window with private balcony, sitting area, private bathroom with Spanish shower, hot running water, basket of toiletries, hair dryer, safe box, mini fridge & binoculars.
Kayaking
Please check with your naturalist guide about the day's weather conditions for the use of kayaks. With the water level and weather forecast permitting, you are welcome to register, at your discretion, for the kayak sessions. These sessions will be conducted in calm waters where you can paddle in a very relaxed manner. Our kayaks are ideal for 2 passengers each. The kayaking group will always be accompanied by an experienced naturalist guide for the entire duration.
Fishing
Our fishing policy is in the form of catch and release.
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