Amazon & Marañon Rivers 5-Day Luxury Cruise

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

Amazon & Marañon Rivers 5-Day Luxury Cruise

The cruise itinerary varies by season.

December to May

Day 1: Iquitos - Amazon River

After airport or hotel pickup, proceed to Hilton Iquitos for a welcome lunch followed by boarding the cruise.

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

The day starts with a boat trip to the river confluence to see pink dolphins. After breakfast, hike in the jungle and visit the Indigenous community of Puerto Prado. Dinner includes live music, followed by a night excursion in Nauta Caño.

Day 3: Japón Lagoon - Pacaya Samiria Reserve

Morning boat trip to Japón Lagoon for a picnic breakfast. Explore Pacaya Samiria Reserve and enjoy kayaking. Attend a Peruvian cocktail demonstration before dinner.

Day 4: San Regis - Shiriyacu

Visit San Regis for a shaman presentation and a tree-planting ceremony. In the afternoon, go piranha fishing in Shiriyacu and enjoy sunset views with live music.

Day 5: Nauta - Iquitos

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

June to November

From June to November, lower water levels lead to these changes:

Day 1: post-lunch transfer to Nauta for boat boarding.Day 3: no morning visit to Japón Lagoon; instead, fish in Yanayacu River.Day 4: boat tour of Samiria River, picnic breakfast, and afternoon visit to San Regis.

Accommodation

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

The Zafiro cruise ship has two decks with private bathrooms, comfortable beds, air conditioning, and panoramic windows.

Suites

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