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Aria Amazon Expedition Cruise

  • Overview

    Our acclaimed 7-night Amazon Expedition Cruise lets guests experience the most luxurious and complete of Amazon journeys among the two tributaries, Marañon and Ucayali, that give the Amazon river its life. This all-encompassing itinerary lets explorers discover the best that Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve has to offer, including its hidden lakes and lagoons, as well as amazing jungle trails.

    Duration: 8 days
    Passengers: 32 passengers
    Embarkation Point: Nauta
    Disembarkation Point: Nauta
    Physical rating: Soft Adventure
    Fly/Cruise: Cruise only
    Single Supplement: 2.0x twin rate or share options
  • Itinerary
    • Day 1 - Iquitos – Nauta – Embarkation – Marañon River

      Arriving on a noon flight, receive a warm welcome at Iquitos International Airport by our crew. Board our private transfer to downtown Iquitos, for a panoramic city tour and a welcome lunch. Then transfer to Nauta port for embarkation.

      Settle into your generously sized suite as you begin one of life’s greatest adventures. Following an introduction to our naturalist guides and a routine safety drill, gather at the restaurant for the first of many Amazonian cuisine experiences created by Aria Amazon’s renowned consulting chef, Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.

    • Day 2 - Clavero Lake – Ucayali River – Yarapa River

      We start the day searching for incredible wildlife along the Ucayali River, including parrots, egrets, hawks, and monkeys. After breakfast, choose to go canoeing, kayaking, or swimming on the black water Clavero Lake, or visit an Amazonian village, where you can interact with native riberenos (people of the river). At dusk, explore the Yarapa River in search of exotic nocturnal wildlife.

    • Day 3 - Amazon River – Tahuayo River - San Pedro Forest

      As the day begins, embark on a morning wildlife excursion on the extraordinary Amazon River. After breakfast, explore the Tahuayo River, a black water tributary of the Amazon River, while our naturalist guides share stories of Amazonia. After lunch, we take a jungle walk at San Pedro or Puerto Prado’s forest to learn about the Amazonian flora and fauna.

    • Day 4 - Nauta Town – Village Visit – Birthplace Of The Amazon

      This morning, visit the local fresh market with your guides who can identify the day’s catch by the Amazonian fishermen as well as the region’s exotic fruits. After breakfast, take a short boat ride along Marañon River and visit an experienced beekeeper in the community of San Francisco.

      In the afternoon, witness one of the great spectacles of the Southern Hemisphere: the birthplace of the Amazon River. At night, meet the new passengers who have signed on for the four-night trip, as we start our journey along the Marañon River.

    • Day 5 - Marañon River - Yanayacu Pucate River

      Get an early start to the day with a birdwatching excursion along the Marañon River. After breakfast, explore the black waters of Yanayacu Pucate River with a possibility to see sloths, great egrets, parrots, and Taricaya turtles. Visit an Amazon village to witness a demonstration of Aguaje palm harvesting.

      After lunch, go fishing for Amazonia´s notoriously ferocious piranhas and for a dusk excursion in search of exotic nocturnal wildlife.

    • Day 6 - Samiria River - Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

      The rewards of our early start today are plentiful, including a picnic lunch under the Amazonian shade, orchestrated to the sound of the jungle symphony. Go fishing along the black waters of Samiria River and choose to go on a jungle walk, canoeing, kayaking, or swimming inside the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Later, cruise along the Ucayali River and enjoy the sunset.

    • Day 7 - Puerto Prado Forest - Amazon River

      After breakfast, embark on a morning skiff excursion on the Marañon River. Make sure to bring along your binoculars as we try to spot sloths and birds along this majestic river. In the afternoon, we sail along the river to go to Puerto Prado, an indigenous village where there’ll be an opportunity to see giant water lilies.

    • Day 8 - Nauta Town – Manatee Rescue Centre – Transfer To The Airport

      In the morning, take a guided visit to the local market and marvel at the regional produce of the Peruvian Amazon.

      Return to Aria Amazon for breakfast before disembarkation. En route to the airport, visit the Manatee Rescue Center, where orphaned Amazonian manatees rehabilitate before they are released back into the wild.

  • Adventure Activities
  • Inclusions
    Inclusions / Exclusions

    Included in your Expedition

    - Pacaya Samiria entrance fee
    - Twice-daily excursions with knowlegable local guides
    - All meals and non-alcoholic drinks while on board
    - Two hours of complimentary access per day to high-speed Starlink WiFi. Charges of US$100 apply for unlimited use.
    - Group transfers to/from vessel when traveling on recommended flights

    Not included in your Expedition

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  • Vessel

    Aria Amazon is a river cruise ship that is custom-built to explore the Peruvian Amazon and the famed Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve in absolute comfort and luxury — with minimal impact to the delicate Amazon river and rainforest environment. On board, 16 suites with floor-to-ceiling windows give guests a full view of the Amazon’s majestic river and rainforests. Our custom-designed ergonomic fleet of private launch boats, manned skillfully by our captain and crew, adds to the comfort of every wild exploration. Setting a green example for every other Amazon river cruise vessel in the region, Aria Amazon features a water treatment plant and virtually smoke-free, fuel-efficient engines that comply with strict US and international environmental standards.

    Features & Facilities
    • Observation decks
    • Outdoor Jacuzzies
    • Boutique
    • Infirmary with onboard medical staff
    • World-Class Dining Program
    • Private Speedboats
    • Kayaking, Swimming and Fishing
    • Biking
    • Massage Room
    • Exercise Room
    Key Facts
    Luxury star rating:
    Guests #: 32
    Crew #: 26
    Ice Class:
    Speed: 12
    Refurbished:
    Technical Specs
    Year built:
    Length: 45m
    Width: 9
    Draft: 2
    Tonnage: 500
    Registry: Peru
    Elec Outlets:
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First Deck (Twin Set Up or King Bed Set Up)

04 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2025
• 16 luxurious 250 sq. ft (23.2 sq. m) Design Suites, two pairs of interconnecting suites at 500 sq. ft (46.4 sq. m) • Ensuite bathrooms with walk-in shower • Equipped with pampering organic natural hair and bath amenities • Premium California-King-sized beds, twin bed configuration available • Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows for all suites • Lounge area with daybed • Large closets with chest of drawers and electronic safe • Intercom system • Professional hairdryer • All suites are air-conditioned
USD$ 7,980pp
USD$ 7,980pp

Second Deck (Twin Set Up or King Bed Set Up)

04 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2025
• 16 luxurious 250 sq. ft (23.2 sq. m) Design Suites, two pairs of interconnecting suites at 500 sq. ft (46.4 sq. m) • Ensuite bathrooms with walk-in shower • Equipped with pampering organic natural hair and bath amenities • Premium California-King-sized beds, twin bed configuration available • Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows for all suites • Lounge area with daybed • Large closets with chest of drawers and electronic safe • Intercom system • Professional hairdryer • All suites are air-conditioned
USD$ 8,330pp
USD$ 8,330pp