Step aboard the beautiful Aqua Nera on this exciting 4-day itinerary cruising along the Amazon River and it's tributaries. Keep an eye out for wildlife including sloths, monkeys, piranha, a range of birdlife as well as manatees when you visit the Manatee Rescue Centre.
Enjoy early morning birdwatching along the Maranon River
Trek among dense jungle in search of wildlife including monkeys, sloths, hoatzins and much more
Spot pink river dolphins as you canoe or kayak on the Yanayacu-Pucate River
Visit an Amazonian village where you can interact with the native people of the river and local schoolchildren
Enjoy world-class cuisine on board the Aqua Nera
Itinerary in Brief
Day 1: Iquitos - Nauta Embarkation & Maranon River
Day 2: Yanayacu-Pucate River & Lisboa Town
Day 3: Samiria River & Nauta Cano River
Day 4: Natua Town & Manatee Rescue Centre
Day 1: Iquitos - Nauta Embarkation & Maranon River
Arriving on a morning flight, receive a warm welcome at Iquitos International Airport by our crew. Board our private transfer to our exclusive Nauta Lounge for a welcome lunch before embarkation.
Settle into your generously-sized suite aboard the Aqua Nera 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 Aqua Nera consulting chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, whose restaurant, ÁmaZ, is one of Peru’s most renowned dining establishments.
Day 2: Yanayacu-Pucate River & Lisboa Town
Rise with the sun for an early morning birdwatching along the Marañon River. Later, canoe or kayak in Yanayacu-Pucate River and look out for Amazon’s legendary pink river dolphins. In the afternoon, visit an Amazonian village, where you can interact with native riberenos (people of the river) and visit local schoolchildren.
Day 3: Samiria River & Nauta Cano River
Awake to a lush jungle sunrise and birdwatching along the Samiria River, enjoying breakfast in the middle of the lush jungle. Swimming and kayaking are some of the recommended activities at this part of the Reserve. In the evening, embark on a wildlife excursion on the blackwaters of Nauta Caño, and end the night with extraordinary stargazing.
Day 4: Nauta Town, Manatee Rescue Centre & Transfer to Airport
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. Return to the Aqua Nera for breakfast and to pack up. Before saying goodbye, we will visit the Manatee Rescue Center, a sanctuary for orphaned Amazonian manatees to rehabilitate before their release back into the wild.
30 sqm in size, panoramic windows, daybed or sofa, private bathroom with dual sinks and spacious walk in shower, air conditioning, music docking station, hair dryer
First Deck Design Suite
Second Deck Design Suite
30 sqm in size, panoramic windows, daybed or sofa, private bathroom with dual sinks and spacious walk in shower, air conditioning, music docking station, hair dryer
Second Deck Design Suite
Aqua Nera Deckplan
Specifications
Built 2020
Vessel's registry: Peru
Electricity: 220V
Length: 62.4m / 205 feet
Beam: 11.5m / 38 feet
Draft: 1.5m / 5 feet
Engines: 2 Caterpillar, Tier 3 Emission compliant
Cruising Speed: 10 knots
Generators: 2 Caterpillar, encapsulated for noise reduction
Water Treatment: reverse osmosis and UV water treatment plant
Whats included?
All meals while on board
Beverages: non-alcoholic, premium wines and national beer
All excursions
Group transfers to/from the vessel when booking recommended flights
Pacaya Samiria entrance fee
Laundry
What’s not included?
International and internal flights
Private transfers
Spa services
Boutique purchases
Guide and crew gratuities
Travel insurance
Visa and reciprocity fees, if applicable
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