Upper Peruvian Amazon River Cruise
Why Join This Cruise:
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A voyage into the headwaters of the Amazon exploring Pacaya-Samiria National Preserve where the Maranon & Ucayali rivers meet the Amazon. Explore the diverse eco-systems of terra firma and varzea
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Daily guided excursions by boat allow you to explore the flooded forest, visiting ribereños communities; with a chance to walk, fish for piranha or swim while looking for wildlife and a variety of exotic birdlife
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Travel aboard the Delfin II, a small expedition vessel offering elegant accommodation, knowledgeable naturalist guides and excellent cuisine, a very intimate and graceful way to explore this remote region
Trip Overview
This in-depth voyage takes you from the city of Iquitos down the Amazon River and some of its major tributaries in the Maranon and Ucayali Rivers which border the Pacaya-Samira National Preserve. This reserve encompasses the largest area of flooded forest (Varzea) in the world. During the wet season (January – June) approximately 85% of the area is covered by water, making a voyage the only way to explore the region. The Amazon Basin contains a third of all animal species and one in five of all bird species; from the tiniest hummingbirds through to the great caracaras. While exploring some of the smaller rivers such as the Pucate, Yanayacu and Dorado you will hopefully encounter both pink and grey river dolphin, giant otters, a plethora of birdlife, sloths and monkeys. You will have chance to paddle through blackwater lagoons and also walk in regions of terra firma on the Maranon river. Along the rivers you will visit communities who are an integral part of the reserve, learning about their ancestral traditions.
Itineraries (download our suggested itinerary below)