GTVP-PROMO-3 – PERU
Lima, Iquitos & Amazon Cruise aboard the M/V La Perla
Departures from Iquitos as cruise only or from Lima

Four Days / Three Nights

Promotion Departures Dates 2020: March 25, Jun. 24, Oct. 07

HIGHLIGHTS

The M/V La Perla offers another fine option for exploring the Amazon River from Iquitos. The navigation will initiate in the Marañon River to the confluences of the Marañon and Ucayali rivers where the majestic Amazon begins. Your Amazon cruise experience starts with a visit to the Samiria Reserve and night excursions for searching wildlife. We will be exploring the Yanayacu de Pucate / Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve / San Regis and participate in a Shaman ceremony. We will cruise the black water stream of San José de Zarapanga called Shiriyacu to fish piranhas. Visit Kukama Prado village to learn about ancient traditions and medicine used by the ancestors

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Wednesday – Arrival in Iquitos (L/D)

Pacaya Samiria National Reserve / Marañón river / Ucayali River / Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve
La Perla guides will meet and greet you upon arrival in Iquitos and take you to Nauta to board the cruise M/V La Perla. The navigation will initiate in the Marañon River to the confluences of the Marañon and Ucayali rivers. After lunch our guides will provide a general briefing about the trip itinerary and activities and visit the Samiria Reserve. Later at night enjoy an excursion searching wildlife.

DAY 2: Thursday – Iquitos (B/L/D)

Yanayacu de Pucate / Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve / San Regis
This morning, you will explore Yanayacu de Pucate and the Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve. You will have a canopy walk where we will look for wildlife and enjoy the breathtaking view. After lunch on board a ceremony will be held with shamans where you will learn about the ancient secrets of the rainforest. Later, you will be part of the tree planting ceremony.

In the warm night, you can be part of the boat ride through Nauta Creek within Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve.

DAY 3: Friday – Iquitos (B/L/D)

San José de Zarapanga Shiriyucu / Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve / Nauta
Today we head for the black water stream of San José de Zarapanga called Shiriyacu to fish piranhas, We will visit Kukama Prado village to learn about ancient traditions and medicine used by the ancestors. Then, you will be part of a cooking about local techniques. In the afternoon, a boat excursion will be offer before sunset in the Amazon River.

DAY 4: Saturday Depart Iquitos (B)

Nauta / Iquitos
We will proceed with the transfer by bus from the city of Nauta to Iquitos and the airport. We will have a stop in the Rescue Center Amazon – Manatee (ACOBIA),

GROSS RATES PER PERSON APPLICABLE ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING DEPARTURES
March 25, Jun. 24, Oct. 07 – 2020

COMBINE THIS CRUISE PROGRAM WITH OUR TWO OR THREE DAYS PROGRAMS IN LIMA
Please check details and rates in our DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

TOUR RATES INCLUDE

Applies only on the following selected departures out of Iquitos:
March 25, Jun. 24, Oct. 07 – 2020
Applicable to all suites categories available based on double occupancy.
Round trip transfers between Iquitos Airport and M/V La Perla
All meals during the cruise on board the M/V La Perla.
Bottled water and non-alcoholic house beverages
All excursions and necessary equipment
Entry fee to the Natural National Reserve.

NOT INCLUDED

International or local fights within Peru
Tipping/Gratuities to guides and crew
Alcoholic and bottled beverages
Expenses of personal nature
Travel Insurance (highly recommended)

GTVP-PROMO-3 – PERU
Lima, Iquitos & Amazon Cruise aboard the M/V La Perla
Departures from Iquitos as cruise only or from Lima

Four Days / Three Nights

Promotion Departures Dates: 2020: March 25, Jun. 24, Oct. 07

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: Wednesday – Arrival in Iquitos (L/D)

Pacaya Samiria National Reserve / Marañón river / Ucayali river / Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve
The guides will be expecting your arrival at the airport with a Jungle Experiences sign for your transfer to Nauta to board the cruise M/V La Perla. As you enter into your cabin, which will be full equipped with everything you need, you will feel how this lifetime trip is about to start. The navigation will initiate in the Marañon River to the confluences of the Marañon and Ucayali rivers where the majestic Amazon begins. We suggest to take a time to go to the observation deck and enjoy the amazing panoramic view, the guides will be explaining the story of the Amazon’s origin.

After getting familiar with your new environment, you will be invited to the dining room for lunch, where you will experiment our exquisite regional gastronomy, a delicious flavor celebration. Later, our guides will provide a general briefing about the trip itinerary, activities, routes, wildlife and vegetation. Our guides will be attentive to help you with any question you might have. After lunch, you will visit the Samiria Reserve to observe the Charapas turtles. Later at night, an excursion will be offered for searching wildlife in the Amazon.
Back to the ship our naturalist guides will share more information and enrich the experiences of the day. You will be able to enjoy the local music followed by an exquisite dinner.

DAY 2: Thursday – Iquitos (B/L/D)

Yanayacu de Pucate / Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve / San Regis
This morning, you will explore Yanayacu de Pucate and enjoy a picnic breakfast in the Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve accompanied by nature. Some pink dolphins might enrich the panorama. Also, it’s possible to observe blue and yellow macaws, toucans and different types of monkeys. You will have a canopy walk where we will look for wildlife and enjoy the breathtaking view.

After lunch on board a ceremony will be held with shamans in St. Regis will take place, where you will learn about the ancient secrets of the rainforest. Later, you will be part of the tree planting ceremony. Before dinner, a reception with live music will be held by the ship band. In the warm night, you can be part of the boat ride through Nauta Creek within Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve which is known as the mirrored forest, which makes perfect sense as you gaze upon its glistening black water where you can observe lizards, frogs and different kinds of nocturnal animals.

DAY 3: Friday – Iquitos (B/L/D)

San José de Zarapanga Shiriyucu / Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve / Nauta
After a delicious breakfast, we head for the black water stream of San José de Zarapanga called Shiriyacu to fish piranhas, using traditional and local techniques, you will be surprised by the many ways there is to fish.
We will visit Kukama Prado village to learn about ancient traditions and medicine used by the ancestors; in the Peruvian Amazon are different types of traditional medicine that maybe you have not heard before. Then, you will be part of a cooking demonstration, where you can learn about local techniques and the variety of vegetables and dishes that exists in the Peruvian Amazon.

In the afternoon, a boat excursion will be offer before sunset in the Amazon River, where we can hear the sounds of wildlife, colors and symphony. At the same time, we will look for caymans, frogs, tarantulas, snakes and anacondas. After dinner, our naturalist guides will introduce the crew members whom you may not have met, as they have been busy “behind the scenes” to create your seamless Jungle Experience.

DAY4: Saturday – Depart Iquitos (B)

Nauta / Iquitos
After enjoying your last breakfast on board. We will proceed with the transfer by bus from the city of Nauta to Iquitos. We will have a stop in the Rescue Center Amazon – Manatee (ACOBIA), where you will be able to see and feed this beautiful animal. Then, you will have a brief visit to the city of Iquitos to observe the famous houses of the rubber boom, Fierro’s house, and Belen market.

Note
The itinerary may vary depending on the climate, the seasons with different water levels of the river and the migratory cycles of the animals. The visit to the communities will depend on the availability of its inhabitants.

GROSS RATES PER PERSON APPLICABLE ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING DEPARTURES
March 25, Jun. 24, Oct. 07

TOUR RATES INCLUDE

Applies only on the following selected departures out of Iquitos: March 25, Jun. 24, Oct. 07 – 2020
Applicable to all suites categories available based on double occupancy.
Round trip transfers between Iquitos Airport and M/V La Perla
All meals during the cruise on board the M/V La Perla.
Bottled water and non-alcoholic house beverages
All excursions and necessary equipment
Entry fee to the Natural National Reserve.

NOT INCLUDED

International or local fights within Peru
Tipping/Gratuities to guides and crew
Alcoholic and bottled beverages
Expenses of personal nature
Travel Insurance (highly recommended)

COMBINE THIS 4 DAY CRUISE WITH OUR TWO DAYS / ONE NIGHT IN LIMA

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Tuesday – Arrival in Lima

Private transfer to hotel
Overnight accommodations Hotel Doubletree by Hilton based on double occupancy

DAY 2: Wednesday – Depart Lima

Private transfer hotel airport for your flight to Iquitos (Flight Lima/Iquitos not included)
Assistance at airport in Iquitos

GROSS RATES PER PERSON APPLICABLE ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING DEPARTURES
March 25, Jun. 24, Oct. 07

COMBINE THIS 4 DAY CRUISE WITH OUR THREE DAYS / TWO NIGHTS IN LIMA

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Monday – Arrival in Lima

Private transfer to hotel
Overnight accommodations Hotel Doubletree by Hilton based on double occupancy

DAY 2: Tuesday – Lima

Private Tour of Colonial & Historic Center and the Larco Museum
Overnight accommodations Hotel Doubletree by Hilton based on double occupancy

DAY 3: Wednesday – Depart Lima

Private transfer hotel airport for your flight to Iquitos (Flight Lima/Iquitos not included)
Assistance at airport in Iquitos

GROSS RATES PER PERSON APPLICABLE ONLY FOR THE FOLLOWING DEPARTURES
March 25, Jun. 24, Oct. 07