This luxurious 8-day cruise aboard the Aqua Nera is sure to amaze you as you cruise along the Amazon River in Peru and it's tributaries in search of native wildlife. Jump aboard a skiff in search of Pink River Dolphins and piranha then step foot on land and trek through the jungle, getting up-close and personal with monkeys, sloths and various bird species.
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Overview
Itinerary Highlights
- Opportunity to visit an Indigenous Amazon community in Iquitos
- Try your hand at fishing for the notoriously ferocious piranha
- Visit the local produce market in Nauta and try some of their exotic snacks
- Witness one of the greatest spectacles of the Southern Hemisphere when you visit the birthplace of the Amazon River
- Head in to the jungle in search of wildlife and birds including large parrots, macaws, herons and storks as well as monkey
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Iquitos / Amazon River
- Day 2: Yanayacu Yacapana / Yarapa River / Ucayali River
- Day 3: Clavero Lake / Marañon River
- Day 4: Nauta Town / Village Visit / Birthplace Of The Amazon
- Day 5: Marañon River / Yanayacu Pucate River
- Day 6: Samiria River
- Day 7: Nauta Caño River / Jungle Walk
- Day 8: Arrival In Iquitos / Manatee Rescue Center / Transfer To The Airport
Travelling with Eclipse
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- Eclipse Travel is Australian owned and run, and an ATAS accredited travel agent.
- 24/7 emergency numbers and local contacts provided for support while you’re abroad.
- We provide all the information you need to organise your visas and vaccinations, making travel preparation stress-free.
- No currency surcharges. Once your deposit is paid, your price is guaranteed.
Specialists
- Our consultants are true destination experts, with firsthand experience and extensive travel in the regions we offer.
- Expect quick, professional responses and dedicated service from our knowledgeable team.
- We conduct regular checks on destinations, hotels, and services to ensure quality for every trip.
Authentic Travel
- Tailor-made itineraries designed around your unique requirements.
- Freedom to select your preferred style and standard of accommodation.
- Unique itineraries that take you beyond the major highlights, immersing you in each location.
- Committed to responsible travel: we reinvest in the environment and local communities across our destinations.
Day 1: Iquitos / Amazon River
After arriving on a noon flight*, receive a warm welcome at Iquitos International Airport by our crew and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before boarding Aqua Nera.
Settle into your generously sized suite as you begin one of life’s greatest adventures. Following an introduction from our naturalist guides and a routine safety drill, gather at the restaurant for the first of many Amazonian cuisine experiences created by Aqua Nera's renowned consulting chef, Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.
Day 2: Yanayacu Yacapana / Yarapa River / Ucayali River
Aboard our comfortable skiffs, we set sail from the Amazon River to the Yanayacu Yacapana River. Ready your binoculars to spot tropical songbirds, black collared hawks and sloths. Line-fish for Amazon’s notoriously ferocious piranhas while our naturalist guides share their knowledge of the Amazonia.
In the afternoon, we sail to Yarapa River, a black water tributary of the Ucayali River. Here we’ll embark on a stargazing session and an excursion in search of nocturnal wildlife.
Day 3: Clavero Lake / Marañon River
We get an early start to the day to explore Clavero Lake aboard our comfortable skiffs. Here, villagers rely on traditional dugout canoes to get around. You’ll have the opportunity to swim in the lake’s calm waters or visit native residents of Amazonia who will welcome you to their community with open arms.
In the afternoon, we will explore the majestic Marañon River in search of different kinds of wildlife.
Day 4: Nauta Town / Village Visit / Birthplace Of The Amazon
In the morning, take a guided visit to the local market and marvel at the regional produce of the Peruvian Amazon, and sample exotic snacks if you wish. For those interested, there’ll also be the opportunity to visit an experienced beekeeper in the community of San Francisco.
In the afternoon, witness one of the great spectacles of the Southern Hemisphere, the birthplace of the Amazon River. By nightfall, you will meet the new passengers who signed on for the four-night trip, as we start our journey together along the Marañon River.
Day 5: Marañon River / Yanayacu Pucate River
Rise with the sun for an early morning birdwatching session along the Marañon River and enjoy breakfast in the middle of the jungle. Next, visit an Amazonian village where you’ll be able to interact with native riberenos and witness an Aguaje palm harvesting demonstration.
Later, go swimming, kayaking, or canoeing in the Yanayacu-Pucate River and keep an eye out for the legendary pink river dolphins. Finally, board the skiffs again to cruise along Yanaquillo River for a dusk excursion in search of nocturnal animals.
Day 6: Samiria River
The rewards for our early start today are plentiful: a full day excursion including a picnic lunch orchestrated to the tune of the jungle symphony, fishing along the black waters of the Samiria River, and an option to go canoeing, kayaking, swimming, or on a jungle walk inside the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. On the way back to the Marañon River after lunch, we venture out by skiff keeping an eye out for pink river dolphins.
Day 7: Nauta Caño River / Jungle Walk
As the day begins, embark on a morning wildlife excursion on the extraordinary black water Nauta Caño River. If you wish, embark on a bike ride from Puerto Prado Village to Santa Cruz Village along the riverbank.
In the afternoon, take a jungle walk while looking for flora and fauna which may include medicinal trees, insects, and poison dart frogs. Learn more about the different rainforest strata and ecosystems. Before dinner, meet the incredible crew who’ve been working behind the scenes to ensure your exceptional experience aboard Aqua Nera.
Day 8: Arrival In Iquitos / Manatee Rescue Center / Transfer To The Airport
In the morning, take a guided visit to the local market and marvel at the regional produce of the Peruvian Amazon, and sample exotic snacks if you wish.
Return to the Aqua Nera for breakfast before disembarkation. En route to the airport, visit the Manatee Rescue Center, where orphaned Amazonian manatees rehabilitate before they are released back into the wild.
- Day 1: Iquitos / Amazon River
- Day 2: Yanayacu Yacapana / Yarapa River / Ucayali River
- Day 3: Clavero Lake / Marañon River
- Day 4: Nauta Town / Village Visit / Birthplace Of The Amazon
- Day 5: Marañon River / Yanayacu Pucate River
- Day 6: Samiria River
- Day 7: Nauta Caño River / Jungle Walk
- Day 8: Arrival In Iquitos / Manatee Rescue Center / Transfer To The Airport
Next Departure Date: 25 Jan 2025
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| First Deck Design Suite | USD$10920pp | Contact us | |
| Second Deck Design Suite | USD$11620pp | Contact us | |
| 25 Jan 2025 - 01 Feb 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 01 Mar 2025 - 08 Mar 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 08 Mar 2025 - 15 Mar 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 15 Mar 2025 - 22 Mar 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 22 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 29 Mar 2025 - 05 Apr 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 05 Apr 2025 - 12 Apr 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 12 Apr 2025 - 19 Apr 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 19 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 26 Apr 2025 - 03 May 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 03 May 2025 - 10 May 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 10 May 2025 - 17 May 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 17 May 2025 - 24 May 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 24 May 2025 - 31 May 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 31 May 2025 - 07 Jun 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 07 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 08 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 15 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 22 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 29 Nov 2025 - 06 Dec 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 06 Dec 2025 - 13 Dec 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 13 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2025 | USD$10920pp | ||
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | USD$11970pp | ||
| 27 Dec 2025 - 03 Jan 2026 | USD$11970pp |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
First Deck Design Suite
30 sqm in size, panoramic windows, daybed or sofa, private bathroom with dual sinks and spacious walk in shower, air conditioning, music docking station, hair dryer
Second Deck Design Suite
30 sqm in size, panoramic windows, daybed or sofa, private bathroom with dual sinks and spacious walk in shower, air conditioning, music docking station, hair dryer
Aqua Nera Deckplan
Specifications
- Built 2020
- Vessel's registry: Peru
- Electricity: 220V
- Length: 62.4m / 205 feet
- Beam: 11.5m / 38 feet
- Draft: 1.5m / 5 feet
- Engines: 2 Caterpillar, Tier 3 Emission compliant
- Cruising Speed: 10 knots
- Generators: 2 Caterpillar, encapsulated for noise reduction
- Water Treatment: reverse osmosis and UV water treatment plant
Whats included?
- All meals while on board
- Beverages: non-alcoholic, premium wines and national beer
- All excursions
- Group transfers to/from the vessel when booking recommended flights
- Pacaya Samiria entrance fee
- Laundry
What’s not included?
- International and internal flights
- Private transfers
- Spa services
- Boutique purchases
- Guide and crew gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Visa and reciprocity fees, if applicable
Price Assurance
At Eclipse Travel, our expert destination knowledge and decades of travel planning experience come at no extra cost to you. While many think booking through a tour operator is more expensive than planning a trip independently, that’s not the case. We’re paid by our travel partners—such as hotels, activity operators, and cruise providers—via commissions, not by our clients.
Our team negotiates the best rates for you and ensures you receive unbiased advice, with no preference for any particular supplier. In fact, where we secure higher commissions, we often pass the savings on to you, giving us a competitive price edge.
Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.
Take advantage of our team’s expertise and let us help you plan the perfect holiday—hassle-free!
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