Hidden Treasures of the Amazon Rainforest

Upon arrival in Lima, meet your driver and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel.

After breakfast, meet your guide in the hotel lobby, and enjoy a private transfer for a city tour of Lima. Start with Colonial Lima and the Main Square (Plaza Mayor), visiting the Government Palace, Cathedral of Lima, and City Hall. Explore the Cathedral's chapels and visit Casa Aliaga, one of the oldest continuously inhabited colonial mansions in the Southern Hemisphere. Continue to the Larco Museum in the Pueblo Libre District, known for its pre-Columbian artifacts. In the afternoon, visit the artistic Barranco neighborhood and the Puente de los Suspiros. Return to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer from your hotel to the airport ahead of your flight to Iquitos. Upon arrival, enjoy a private transfer to Nauta, a riverside town on the Marañón River. At the private port, you'll receive a VIP welcome before boarding the Delfin vessel. Settle into your luxurious suite and enjoy panoramic views from the observation deck with an exotic cocktail made from regional fruits and pisco. Your naturalist guide will provide an overview of your itinerary and key activities. The ship’s third deck features an entertainment center with films and literature about the region. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and taking in the scenic surroundings.

Today, cruise along the Samiria River through lush rainforest, home to diverse wildlife such as blue and yellow macaws, scarlet macaws, toucans, umbrella birds, monkeys, and capybaras. Your naturalist guide will assist in spotting and identifying this rich biodiversity. Keep an eye out for dolphins, which are frequently seen in this area. After lunch, explore the Yanayaquillo creeks, known for their pristine condition and as a popular feeding ground for dolphins. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and enjoying the scenic beauty of the ship.

Today, cruise through the Yanayacu and Pucate Rivers, exploring creeks and lagoons in one of Pacaya Samiria National Reserve’s most pristine areas. Your expert guide will point out unique wildlife, and you'll have the opportunity to swim with pink dolphins in the jungle river. Later, navigate Nauta Caño Creek, known for its tamarind monkeys, birds, dolphins, and sloths. The captain will look for caimans, spiders, and colorful insects along the riverbanks, showcasing the jungle’s diverse ecosystem. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on the ship at your leisure.

After breakfast, take a short skiff ride and jungle walk to the community of San Francisco, where you'll meet local villagers and visit a market showcasing their arts and crafts. Next, embark on a jungle walk to spot nocturnal wildlife. Return to the ship to view the confluence of the Ucayali, Marañón, and Amazon rivers, offering spectacular sunset views over the rainforest. With the open bridge policy, you can learn about the navigation systems and interact with the captain. After dinner, go to the third deck for stargazing as the ship continues its journey deeper into the Amazon.

Today, disembark the ship and enjoy a private transfer by boat back to Iquitos. In Iquitos, enjoy a private transfer at the Explorama dock and take a journey down the Amazon River to Yanamono Stream, where Explorama Lodge is situated. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel, and take some time to get settled. In the afternoon, participate in a hike along the "Lake Trail," which meanders through seasonally flooded lowland rainforest. In the evening, you can choose between a night walk or an open boat ride to experience the sounds of the rainforest and view the stars in the Southern sky.

Early this morning, embark on a bird-watching tour followed by a walk along the "Bushmaster Trail". Next, visit a Yagua village where your guide will discuss their culture and its evolution. Watch a traditional blowgun demonstration by Yagua elders and explore their local crafts. In the afternoon, enjoy a boating excursion to search for sloths in Cecropia trees along the water’s edge and look for the two species of freshwater river dolphins found in the Amazon. Return to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Early this morning, enjoy a private transfer by boat to the Napo River, where explorer Francisco de Orellana navigated the Amazon River during his 1542 expedition. Proceed to ExplorNapo Lodge for breakfast. Then, hike to the Canopy Walkway, showcasing a span of tree platforms reaching over 35 meters high, accessible without climbing skills or equipment. After lunch, visit the "ReNuPeRu" Ethnobotanical Garden, where a local shaman will guide you through medicinal plants and their uses in Amazonian healing practices. Return to Explorama Lodge to relax in the hammock house or at the Tahuampa Bar before dinner. Enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure.

Later this morning, enjoy a private transfer back to Iquitos for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima, enjoy a private transfer to your hotel. The afternoon is free for you to relax or explore at your leisure.

Very early this morning, enjoy a private transfer to Pisco for your Nazca Lines experience. Take a flight over the Nazca Lines, a series of large geoglyphs etched into the desert sands by ancient cultures. View iconic figures such as the Whale, Trapezoids, Astronaut, Monkey, and others. You'll also see the Palpa Lines, which include the Hummingbird of Palpa. After the flight, return to Lima by private vehicle, with the rest of the day at your leisure.

This morning, following breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a private transfer to the airport in time for your flight.