4 Day Zafiro Amazon Cruise
4 Days/3 Nights
From $3,744 per person
(Dbl. Occupancy, Not Incl. Airfare)
Wednesday Departures Throughout the Year
Overview
Discover the biodiversity of the Peruvian Amazon on this 4 day cruise aboard the Zafiro. Departing from Iquitos and then Nauta, you will explore the tributaries of the Amazon River in search of caiman, monkeys, dolphins, and other wildlife. You will also have the opportunity to interact with native villagers. Highlights include identification of the plants that comprise the natural pharmacy of the Amazon, and a cooking class in a native home to learn first-hand about local cuisine. On your final day, you will also visit the Manatee Rescue Center.
Lodging and Meals: This tour includes accommodations for 3 nights (aboard the M/V Zafiro) and 10 meals (3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners).
Best Time to Go: June-November.
Destinations: South America, Peru, and Amazon.
Interests: Adventure, Culture & History, Expedition Cruising, Luxury, and Wildlife Viewing.
Places Visited: Iquitos & the Northern Amazon.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Activities on board: Once on board, your naturalist guide will inform you of all the additional activities you will have during your trip, such as: bird watching at sunrise, preparing a local meal or learning how to prepare Pisco Sour, an emblematic drink of Peru, and much more. Our crew will always encourage you to participate in these activities on board, so that you can learn as much as possible about the amazon jungle.
Day 1 (Wed): Iquitos-Nauta-Maranón River-Yacapana.
Pick up at the airport and transfer by private vehicle to Nauta port, for boarding. On the road you will enjoy a box lunch. Our staff will accompany you to your suite specially equipped with comfortable beds, pure Peruvian pima cotton sheets, cotton bathrobes, air conditioning, private bathroom with shower and amenities.
Before sailing, our bartender will serve you a cocktail prepared with fruits from the region and pisco, the most popular national liquor in Peru. Do not miss the opportunity to savor it while enjoying a full view of the river from the observation deck, or a panoramic view in the indoor or outdoor lounge.
Once we start sailing the naturalist guides will present an overview of the trip program, such as activities, routes, information on wildlife and vegetation, the geographical and historical background, as well as other useful details. If you have any doubts or questions, our guides are always very happy to assist you.
After the welcome briefing we will enjoy delicious appetizers and have time to rest before the next outing on skiffs to Yacapana, where you will enjoy a night excursion in search of alligators, tarantulas, frogs and other species that appear when the sun goes down.
Return to the ship and dinner on board. Begin your trip with a special Peruvian dinner with an Amazonian influence. It is a varied menu that includes a vegetarian option. Please let us know of any special dietary requirements in advance. Overnight aboard the ship. (L,D)
Day 2 (Thu): Amazon River-San Joaquin De Omaguas-Yarapa River-Ucayali River.
At dawn, before breakfast, we will go out by boat to explore the Amazon River, where we will observe the daily activities that each community carries out on the banks of the river.
Back on the ship you can enjoy our buffet breakfast, which offers a daily selection of traditional dishes, Peruvian specialties, freshly baked homemade products and a variety of freshly prepared juices. After breakfast we will start a boat excursion to explore the Yarapa black water river in search of wildlife.
Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch on board. Before the activity in the afternoon, the guides will give a talk about the local culture. In the afternoon, we will visit the community of Paranapura, where we will appreciate how they live and learn about their customs, always accompanied by our guides, who will act as interpreters for us.
Towards sunset, we will go in search of animals that can only be seen when the sun goes down: alligators, bats, frogs, tarantulas and other species that populate our biodiverse jungle.
Before dinner, you can enjoy live music by the band on board, which will play a varied repertoire of Amazonian, national and international music. Overnight aboard the ship. (B,L,D)
Day 3 (Fri): Yarapa on Ucayali River (Black Water)-Yucuruchi-Amazon River (Origin).
Before breakfast, we will start an excursion by boat, but this time on the Yarapa River, in search of new imposing landscapes and more emblematic species of the Amazon.
Return to Zafiro for breakfast. After breakfast, we will start a walk in Yucuruchi, the area of the Ucayali River, located in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where numerous species of native animals will be sighted.
Return to the ship. At noon we will offer lunch and then you will have time to rest before the afternoon outing, a boat trip on the Amazon River, in search of the curious pink dolphins and other species. Before returning to the ship, appreciate the breathtaking colors of the Amazonian sunset.
Back on the ship, we will have time to rest and relax with live music while we make time before the presentation of the crew and farewell dinner. Overnight aboard the ship. (B,L,D)
Day 4 (Sat): Disembarkation in Nauta Port.
After breakfast, we will proceed to disembark. On your way to the airport, visit Amazon Forever Bio Park, also known as Manatees Rescue Center, where biologists and volunteers care for manatees, an endangered species. Learn how manatees are treated and prepared for their return to their natural habitat. Likewise, other animals are also rescued, treated and reinserted in their natural habitat. Jungle Experiences actively collaborates with this dedicated organization and think tank. We invite you to do so as well and help this meaningful cause. Transfer to the airport. (B)
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Itinerary Map
Prices & Dates
Price per Person
| Category | Single | Double | Triple |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Deck Suite | $5,242 | $3,744 | $3,120 |
| Second Deck Suite | $5,387 | $3,848 | $3,207 |
| Master Suite | $6,240 | $4,160 | $3,467 |
| Zafiro Suite | $7,176 | $4,784 | $3,987 |
Notes:
- The above prices are valid until December 31, 2025.
- The single supplement is 40% of the double price in First and Second Deck Suites and 50% of the double price in Master Suites and the Zafiro Suite.
- There is a minimum age of 7 for all departures.
- Triple price is based on one Child 7-11 sharing the cabin with one or two adults. The Child Rate is 50%.
Departure Dates
Wednesday departures throughout the year. This itinerary is offered during the low water season, which runs from June to November. A slightly different itinerary is offered during the high water season, which runs from December to May.
What's Included
Price Includes
- South American Vacations’ expert pre-departure planning services and documentation.
- Transfers to/from vessel when arriving on recommended flights to Iquitos.
- Accommodations on board the M/V Zafiro.
- All meals scheduled on board.
- Welcome drink: Pisco Sour.
- Natural juices, soda, coffee, tea, water, and local alcoholic beverages (house wines, beer and pisco cocktails) are included with lunch and dinner.
- Entrance fee to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
- Licensed, English-speaking tour guides.
Price Does Not Include
- International airfare.
- Domestic airfare.
- Hotel nights before/after the cruise.
- Gratuities to ship crew and guides (Suggested $20-$30/person/night for the crew, and $7-$10/person/night for the guides).
- Cost of medical emergencies.
- Any additional transportation services.
- Any additional bar consumptions.
- Gifts and personal items.
- Travel insurance.
We will be happy to quote the cost of airfare, land services, and travel insurance and to make these arrangements for you.
Accommodations
Iquitos
Additional Details
Group/Private: All services included in this tour are operated on a group basis.
Elevations: N/a.
Passport/Visa: U.S., Australian, Canadian, and EU citizens require a passport valid for at least six months from date of entry and return ticket for stays of up to 90 days. Citizens of other countries are advised to contact the Peruvian embassy in their country before traveling.
Travel Insurance: In order to protect your travel investment from unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip, we strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance. We offer Allianz Global Assistance’s Classic Comprehensive and other plans. The Benefits and Coverage Limits are summarized on our Travel Insurance page. Call your travel counselor if you have any questions or to purchase a plan.
To Book This Trip: Call or email us to confirm the availability of the ship and airfare for your desired dates of travel. Once we have confirmed availability, you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person. The balance of the trip cost is due 90 days prior to departure.
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