Upon arrival, you’ll be picked up at the airport and taken to the DoubleTree by Hilton Iquitos for lunch. On the way to the main dock to board your cruise, enjoy a panoramic tour of Iquitos. The staff will guide you to your suite, featuring comfortable beds, Peruvian Pima cotton sheets, cotton bathrobes, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with shower and amenities. Before departure, relax with a cocktail made from local fruit and Peruvian pisco on the observation deck or in the lounge.

After setting sail, naturalist guides will provide an overview of the itinerary, covering planned activities, routes, wildlife, vegetation, and the area’s geography and history. If you have any questions, guides are available to assist you. After the welcome briefing, you will be ready to start a new outing on the skiff to explore the area of Pahuashiro and its wildlife. You’ll then head back to the boat for some free time until dinner. Start your trip by dining in Peruvian cuisine with an Amazon flare. There are many options on the menu, including vegetarian alternatives. Please let them know in advance if you have any special dietary needs.

Start the morning with a skiff ride to the Yanallpa area of the Ucayali River in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where native animal species are abundant.

After breakfast, board a skiff to explore the Tapiche River and look for more wildlife. Before midday, return to the boat for a cooking demonstration led by the executive chef.

After lunch, join an optional talk on the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. In the afternoon, ride a skiff to the Dorado River to try local fishing techniques. Before returning, take a nighttime tour to spot caimans, tarantulas, and other nocturnal wildlife. Dinner will be served aboard the Zafiro.

After breakfast, you’ll set out to explore the Yarapa River, where the famous pink and gray river dolphins swim in its black waters. Back on the Zafiro, you’ll see the confluence of the Ucayali and Marañón rivers, which give birth to the Amazon River. After enjoying lunch and resting, you will set out on skiffs on a nice sail on the Amazon river. You will explore and observe the daily activities that local communities do on the river banks. Before heading back to the boat, enjoy a colorful Amazon sunset. Back on board Zafiro, you’ll have some time to relax and enjoy live music before the presentation by the crew and farewell dinner.

After breakfast, you will proceed to disembark. On the way to the airport, you will visit the Manatee Rescue Center (Amazon Forever Organization) where biologists and volunteers care for manatees, an endangered species that authorities have rescued. You will learn how manatees are treated and prepared for their return to their natural habitat. Likewise, you will be able to see other animals that have also been rescued. They will invite you to make a donation to this dedicated organization and study center. Afterward, you’ll be transferred to the airport.