Group Size: Min 2 - Max 18
Accommodations: Ship Cabin
Day 1. You will be collected from your hotel and transfered to the airport for your evening flight to Iquitos.
On arrival you will be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2. Once boarded, we weigh anchor immediately for the most incredible navigational experience in natural history. As we navigate 
that day along the Amazon River, the breeze and sky beckon as we begin our adventure. An early awakening on the majestic Amazon River heightens our perception of the tropical rain forest. Occasionally, fishermen paddling canoes made of hollow tree trunks and children living in villages along the bank will greet us with a smile and a wide variety of birds can be spotted in the trees and overhead. These include the South American Oriole, rails or jacanas, egrets and carrion birds.
On the first morning we will reach the confluence of the Ucayali and Maraon Rivers, located 2,400 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean, the place where the Amazon River takes its name. We continue cruising the left branch of the Ucayali River. One of the characteristics features of this river are abundant gray and pink dolphins, frequently seen swimming near our boat. After a comprehensive lecture with our guides about the vast Amazon culture we visit a town of ribereños, small group pf people that live in the banks of the rivers. B / L / D
Day 3. We start the day by going on a picnic breakfast, we board rapid excursion launches to explore tributary streams of black water, in search of wild animal life, such as primates, sloths, iguanas, toucans and many other exotic birds, all of which are seen frequently. We stop in a quiet spot to enjoy our meal while several pink and gray dolphins swim curiously around our skiff.
Today we will try to catch some fish in a near by stream; piranhas and catfish are usually the catch of the day. After dinner we make a nocturnal excursion in search of mammals, bats and reptiles such as capybara, black caiman, poison frogs and an infinite number of other species. B / L / D
Day 4. We awaken in the Sapote river one of the best hidden secrets of the Peruvian Amazon, a place of abundant biodiversity. You will soon see a variety of egrets, macaws flying in pairs and groups of capuchin and playful squirrel monkeys.
In a single excursion you will see hundreds species of birds, several primate species, spectacular butterflies and many other animals. A jungle hike compliments our activity as we enter the forest to visit the majestic Ceiba Kapok Tree, the king of the forest.
After exploring we will have a picnic lunch below a Ficus Tree before returning to the ship, which down stream through the Ucayali River. B / L / D
Day 5. We spend a part of that morning visiting a nearby riverbank village where you can try your hand at bargaining with local residents who sell crafts made from natural forest materials. After lunch we board the excursion launches in search of gigantic aquatic plants called "Victoria Regia" while the boat continues on toward the Amazon Natural Park.
An interesting stop on our way to meet a Jíbaro-Ashual Shaman, who will explain to us the use of his medicine plants and perform a health and good luck ceremony with us is definitely the highlight of our day. B / L / D
Day 6. A morning walk along a winding path will take us to a hanging bridge, allowing us to catch a glimpse of the animal life that inhabits the upper reaches of the tropical jungle. We present our tribute to the marvelous Rain Forest by planting a tree in a spiritual ceremony where we wish for its longevity. Later, we will paddle native canoes in an enchanted lake where sorts of fishes and water creatures live.
Inthe afternoon we begin our return to Iquitos where you will betransferred to the airport for your return flight to Lima. Transfer toyour LIma hotel.. B / L
Day 7. Service end but we are happy to arrange onward travel to Cusco, Nazca, tours within Lima. Just let us know!
