ARIA AMAZON
Expedition Cruise – 7 Nights
HIGH WATER SEASON (December – May)
We highly recommend our 7-night Amazon River Expedition Cruise on the Aria Amazon where you may experience our most luxurious and comprehensive Amazon journey among the Amazon River’s two powerful tributaries: the Marañon and the Ucayali, as well as several hidden black water lakes.
Kayak, canoe and swim in these unspoiled black waters, keeping eyes peeled for the Amazon’s legendary pink dolphins. Be witness of one of the great spectacles of the Southern Hemisphere, the birth of the Amazon River. Take a short jungle walk in the San Jose flooded forest and see the unforgettable giant water lilies. Enjoy a breakfast picnic accompanied by jungle symphony and fishing along the black waters of the Pacaya River.
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A 7-night experience showcasing the mighty Amazon River’s treasures. We navigate deep into the wildlife Pacaya Samiria Reserve for a real and safe adventure, in the hands of our expert naturalist guides, to spot the wonderful creatures of the Amazon.
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Day 1 Friday:
Iquitos – Amazon River
We will meet at Iquitos International Airport then enjoy lunch either at a local restaurant or en route to the ship. The afternoon continues with an introduction to the historic city of Iquitos and the opportunity to meet an indigenous Amazon community. In the evening, we will board Aria Amazon. Settle into your generously sized suite as you begin one of life’s greatest adventures. Following an introduction from 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.- Inclusion:Lunch. Dinner
- Recommended Airline: LATAM*
- Embarkation time: 5pm
- Group transfer between airport and port if booked on our recommended flights.
- 1For guests arriving closer to the ARIA AMAZON’s departure time, direct transfer to the vessel will be organized
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Day 2 Saturday :
Saturday Amazon River – Yarapa River – Nauta Caño
Aboard our comfortable skiffs, we set sail from the Amazon River to the Yarapa River. Keep your binoculars ready to spot tropical songbirds, black collared hawks and sloths. We’ll go fishing for Amazonia’s notoriously ferocious piranhas while our naturalist guides share stories of Lake Moringo. As the sun sets, we head off on an evening’s wildlife excursion with extraordinary stargazing on the black waters of Nauta Caño.- Inclusion: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 Sunday:
Maranon River – Casual Jungle Walk – YanayacuPucate River
Rise with the sun for an early morning birdwatching session along the Marañon River. Visit an Amazonian village where you can interact with natives and see the process of Aguaje palm harvesting. Next, go kayaking, canoeing, or swimming in Yanayacu-Pucate River. After lunch, take a jungle walk while looking for flora and fauna which may include medicinal trees, insects, and poison dart frogs. Learn more about the different rainforest strata and ecosystems. Before dinner, meet the incredible crew who’ve been working behind the scenes to ensure your exceptional experience aboard Aria Amazon.- Inclusion: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 Monday:
Nauta Town – Village Visit – Birthplace of the Amazon
In the morning, take a guided visit to the local market and marvel at the regional produce of the Peruvian Amazon, and sample exotic snacks if you wish. After lunch, witness one of the great spectacles of the Southern Hemisphere: the birthplace of the Amazon River. At night, meet the new passengers joining you for the next four nights.- Inclusion:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 Tuesday
Yanallpa River – Dorado River
In the morning, head out for an optional birdwatching session. By skiff, we explore the black waters of the Yanallpa River, disembarking to walk deep into the Amazonian rain forest. Later, we board the skiffs again to cruise along the El Dorado River for a dusk excursion in search of exotic nocturnal wildlife.- Inclusion: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 Wednesday:
Pacaya River – Ucayali River – Tapiche River
The rewards of our early start today are plentiful, including a full day excursion by skiff along the Pacaya River, and going deeper into the pristine landscape inhabited by great egrets, capuchin monkeys and taricaya turtles. After lunch, enjoy a paiche fishing demonstration. Later, we venture out by skiffs on the Ucayali River keeping an eye out for pink river dolphins.- Inclusion: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 Thursday:
Clavero or Yarapa River – Amazon River
Choose to go jungle walking, canoeing, kayaking, or swimming in the morning. Visit a remote Amazonia village in the afternoon. Before dinner, meet the incredible crew who’ve been working behind the scenes to ensure your exceptional experience aboard Aria Amazon.- Inclusion: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 Friday
ARRIVAL IN IQUITOS / MANATEE RESCUE CENTER / TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
Arrival in Iquitos – 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. If you wish, head over to the community of San Francisco to visit an experienced beekeeper. 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- Inclusion :Breakfast
- Recommended Airline:LATAM*
- Group transfer between airport and port if booked on our recommended flights.
- Note:
- All itineraries are subject to change, due to weather and other conditions.
- *Please reach out to our reservations team for recommended flight arrival and departure timings. Flight arrangements and timings are subject to change at the carrier’s discretion.
- 1Separate transfer arrangements can be made for morning arrivals.
| Price per person in USD | 2024 | 2025 |
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US$ 8,050 | US$ 7,980 |
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US$ 8,400 | US$ 8,330 |
| CHARTER | US$ 237,000 | US$ 235,000 |
| Price per person in USD | 2025 | |
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US$ 8,750 | |
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US$ 9,100 | |
| CHARTER | US$ 257,000 |
- Single Supplement: 25% in addition to the adult rate.
- Departure day: Friday
- Discount Policy:
- 5year old minimun on all departure
- Child aged 11 or under : 20% discount
- Third person sleeping on sofa bed: 20% discount
- Third person being a child under 12 years old sleeping on sofa bed: $ 500 per night
- All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy.
- 16 Design Suites measuring 23 sqm / 250 sq. ft, with king or twin bed.
- Interconnecting suites and family suites available.
- All Design Suites feature panoramic, river facing floor to ceiling windows.
- Capacity: 32 Passengers.
- All meals while onboard
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- All excursions
- Entrance fee for Pacaya SamiriaNational Reserve
- Group transfers to/from vessel whentravelling on recommended flights.
- Complimentary access to highspeed Starlink WiFi.
- NOTES 5 year age minimum
