Explore the Iquitos Amazon with La Perla cruise tour

$1999

per person

The Selva Viva Amazon Cruise is no longer in service. The La Perla is in full service with its all-inclusive Amazon tours, on the selva viva route, and upgraded accommodations.

Sailing in the mighty and mythical Amazon River means to discover a relaxing world where you will enjoy this “green paradise” called the Iquitos Amazon. At your first arrival, you will feel charmed by the chirping of the beautiful birds hiding in the vegetation. Indigenous people will show you how to use plants as natural medicine and you will appreciate their everyday activities when you visit them. Along your travel, you will observe different types of animals including the pink river dolphins and the tiny tamarin monkeys. This is a life-changing experience.

Highlights of La Perla Amazon cruise

* Chirping of the mischievous birds will be music to your ears while you sail and look at beautiful views on board.

* You will encounter endless animals along the way that will show you what it is like to live in the virgin jungle.

* Birdwatching will become a relaxing sport, moreover it will help you connect with nature and the amazing mysteries still to discover.

* You will learn more about how indigenous people use plants as their homemade medicine and how to identify them in the jungle.

Important Note: The Amazon cruise Selva Viva in Iquitos they are not operating anymore since december 2016 so La Perla Amazon cruise is a new great alternative to Selva Viva amazon cruise

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5 days

7+ Age

Amazon River Cruises

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Iquitos / Iquitos
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Discover the Amazon river with La Perla Cruise in Iquitos

Day One :Explore Iquitos city

Colorful tucan in the aviary

Depending of your flight schedule we will offer a transfer in from the iquitos airport to your hotel in Iquitos. We recommend you to arrive in Iquitos in the morning so you can learn more about Iquitos city. You will enjoy a private city tour in Iquitos where you are going to visit the Artisan Market in San Juan (a great place to purchase handicrafts); a canoe tour (river levels permitting) of the Itaya River in Belen (the floating city) and a tour of the Belen Market. The Belen market is a cornucopia of exotic foods and jungle products.

Accommodation: Hotel Boutique Casa Morey
Transport: transfer in
Activities: All activities will be accompanied by your tour guide.

Day Two:Ucayali River / Maranon River / Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

Early morning we will pick you up from your hotel and then you will proceed on a 1.5-hours bus transfer to our private Nauta’s pier, where we will get on board. Here the adventure begins by sailing up the Amazon River in your very comfortable cruise. Your cabin is in the middle of the river where you will see a beautiful view. Lunch will be served on the sundeck, a perfect place to see the marvelous landscapes. Your next adventure includes a walking excursion to get a close contact with the tropical jungle where the only music is the chirping of the birds. Later on, your delicious dinner will served while you still enjoy the live music.

Meals: L, D
Accommodation: Cruise cabins
Transport: bus & Cruise ship
Activities: All activities will be accompanied by your tour guide.

Day Three: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

Your breakfast will be served in the middle of the jungle.We will explore the Yanayacu of Pucate Basin .In this place, your eyes will instantly fall in love with the most beautiful creatures that swim as if they know how amazed you feel. These friendly animals are the grey and pink dolphins . After a delicious on board lunch, you will experience a Shaman Ceremony in San Regis. We will get deep into our former believes and learn some of our ancients secrets of the rainforest. We will go hiking with a medicine man that will explain the forest natural resources management by the inhabitants, and give us more information about the medicinal plants used by these people. Plants will no longer be just plants for you. Later on, your delicious dinner will served while you still enjoy the live music.

Accommodation: Cruise cabins
Meals : B, L ,D
Transport: Cruise ship
Activities: All activities will be accompanied by your tour guide.

Day Four :An unforgettable encounter with wildlife and local community

Early in the morning, another adventure begins. This time the colorful birds will charm you even more. You will explore at the surroundings to enjoy a great birdwatching moment. Among these amazing different birds, you can see species such as the egret, kingshers, horned screamers, haws and others. Reserve where a vast variety of animals are everywhere for example: the spider monkeys, the giant South American river turtles and red-green macaws, etc. Piranha Fishing at San Jose de Zarapanga black water stream named Shiriyacu. Using the traditional equipment and local techniques.You will visit the community and appreciate the shining session at sunset. You lovely dinner will be at night on board close to the village.

Meals:B, L, D
Accommodation: Cruise cabins
Transport: Cruise ship
Activities: All activities will be accompanied by your tour guide.

Day Five:Visit the Manatee Rescue Center

Enjoy your on board breakfast while we sail down the beautiful Amazon.Visit the Manatee Rescue Center en route to Nauta. At your arrival in Nauta town you will be driven to Iquitos. Arriving in Iquitos at 11:30 am End of services

Meals:B,
Accommodation: Cruise cabins
Transport: Cruise ship , tourist bus
Activities: All activities will be accompanied by your tour guide.