Amazon & Marañon Rivers 5-Day Luxury Cruise

Sail the mighty Amazon and Marañon Rivers on this 5-day luxury cruise from Iquitos. Enjoy comfortable suites, a jacuzzi, breathtaking views, boat trips, and cooking demonstrations.

Amazon & Marañon Rivers 5-Day Luxury Cruise

The itinerary may vary depending on the time of year.

December to May

Day 1: Iquitos - Amazon River

You will be picked up from the airport or your hotel and taken to Hilton Iquitos for a welcome lunch. Afterward, you will board the boat and start your cruise on the Amazon and Marañon Rivers.

Day 2: Yanayacu de Yacapana Reserve - Marañon River - Community of Puerto Prado - Nauta Caño

The first boat trip will explore the confluence of the rivers, where you can see pink dolphins. After breakfast, there will be a jungle walk to observe endemic fauna and a visit to the Indigenous community of Puerto Prado. The evening includes dinner with live music and a night excursion at Nauta Caño.

Day 3: Japón Lagoon - Pacaya Samiria Reserve

Start with a picnic breakfast at Japón Lagoon and visit the Pacaya Samiria Reserve for kayaking. After lunch, you will hike across hanging bridges and attend a Peruvian cocktail demonstration.

Day 4: San Regis - Shiriyacu

Visit San Regis to learn about their traditions through a shaman and a tree-planting ceremony. After lunch, go to Shiriyacu for piranha fishing and watch the sunset with a live music show.

Day 5: Nauta - Iquitos

Disembark in Nauta, visit the local market, and stop at a manatee rescue centre before heading back to Iquitos for airport or hotel drop-off.

June to November

From June to November, the itinerary changes due to lower water levels:

Day 1: Head to Nauta after lunch from Iquitos to board the boat.Day 3: Visit Yanayacu River instead of Japón Lagoon.Day 4: Tour the Samiria River instead, and a Peruvian cocktail demonstration occurs before lunch.

Accommodation

Includes 4 nights' accommodation aboard a luxury cruise ship with full board in your chosen suite category.

The Zafiro cruise ship features two decks with suites equipped with a private bathroom, comfortable beds, and air conditioning.

Suites

Choose from the following suite categories:

Suite on the first deck: 226 sq. ft. with a convertible double or California king bed.Suite on the second deck: 226 sq. ft. with a private balcony.Master Suite: 247 sq. ft. suite on the first deck.Zafiro Suite: 484 sq. ft. suite with a private balcony and jacuzzi-style bathtub.