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Aqua Nera, Amazon River Expedition (Low Water) ex Iquitos Return

Cruise Aqua Nera, Amazon River Expedition (Low Water) ex Iquitos Return
Cruise Line Aqua Expeditions
Ship Aqua Nera
Destination South American Rivers
Brief Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Nauta roundtrip onboard Aqua Nera.
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 27 Jul 2024
Cruise Description 7 Night Cruise sailing from Nauta roundtrip onboard Aqua Nera.

Low Water Itinerary

Day 1 Peru Nauta / Embarkation / Marañon River
After arriving on a noon flight*, receive a warm welcome at Iquitos International Airport by our crew. Board a private transfer to our exclusive Nauta Lounge for a welcome lunch before embarkation.

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.

*Separate arrangements can be made for morning arrivals.

Day 2 Amazon River / Tahuayo River
Head out at sunrise for a birdwatching session along the Marañon River. After breakfast, embark on a skiff excursion from the Amazon River to one of its tributaries, Tahuayo. Learn about the region from our expert naturalist guides and go fishing for Amazonia’s notorious piranhas. In the evening, go out in search of the legendary pink river dolphins.

Day 3 Clavero Lake / Ucayali River
Discover the magnificent black waters of Clavero Lake and pay a visit to the communities which live on its banks. Go kayaking, canoeing, or swimming before returning onboard for a sumptuous lunch. In the afternoon, head out for a short jungle walk in San Jose de Paranapura forest, where you’ll be able to see the famous giant water lilies. Before dinner, meet the incredible crew who’ve been working behind the scenes to ensure your exceptional experience aboard Aqua Nera.

Day 4 Peru Nauta Town / Village Visit / Birthplace of the amazon
In the morning, take a guided visit to the local market. Marvel at the regional produce of the Peruvian Amazon and sample exotic snacks if you wish. For those interested, there’ll also be an opportunity to visit an experienced beekeeper in the community of San Francisco.

In the afternoon, witness one of the great spectacles of the Southern Hem: the birthplace of the Amazon River. At nightfall, meet the new passengers boarding Aqua Nera for the next four nights.

Day 5 Marañon River / Yanayacu Pucate River
Rise with the sun for an early morning birdwatching session along the Marañon River. After breakfast, explore the black waters Nauta Caño River on a morning wildlife excursion where you might be able to see sloths, great egrets, parrots, and Taricaya turtles. Learn about the region from our expert naturalist guides and go fishing for Amazonia’s notorious piranhas. At dusk, go out in search of nocturnal wildlife.

Day 6 Samiria River / Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
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 Puerto Prado / Amazon River
As the day begins, embark on a morning wildlife excursion on the Pahuachiro River. After breakfast, visit Puerto Prado Village where there’ll be an opportunity to ride a bike all the way to Santa Cruz Village along the riverbank. You could also visit an experienced beekeeper in the community of San Francisco.

In the afternoon, head out for a boat ride to the majestic Amazon River. Before dinner, meet the incredible crew who’ve been working behind the scenes to ensure your exceptional experience aboard Aqua Nera.

Day 8 Peru San Jose Paranapura Town / Arrive In Nauta
In the morning, take a guided visit to the local market. Marvel at the regional produce of the Peruvian Amazon and sample exotic snacks if you wish.

Return to Aqua Nera for breakfast and to pack up. Before saying goodbye, we will visit the Manatee Rescue Center, a sanctuary for orphaned Amazonian manatees to rehabilitate before their release back into the wild.
Sailing Dates
17 Oct 2020
24 Oct 2020
31 Oct 2020
05 Jun 2021
12 Jun 2021
19 Jun 2021
26 Jun 2021
26 Jun 2021
03 Jul 2021
10 Jul 2021
17 Jul 2021
24 Jul 2021
31 Jul 2021
07 Aug 2021
14 Aug 2021
21 Aug 2021
28 Aug 2021
04 Sep 2021
11 Sep 2021
18 Sep 2021
25 Sep 2021
02 Oct 2021
09 Oct 2021
16 Oct 2021
23 Oct 2021
30 Oct 2021
04 Jun 2022
11 Jun 2022
18 Jun 2022
25 Jun 2022
02 Jul 2022
09 Jul 2022
16 Jul 2022
23 Jul 2022
30 Jul 2022
06 Aug 2022
13 Aug 2022
20 Aug 2022
27 Aug 2022
03 Sep 2022
10 Sep 2022
17 Sep 2022
24 Sep 2022
01 Oct 2022
08 Oct 2022
15 Oct 2022
22 Oct 2022
29 Oct 2022
03 Jun 2023
10 Jun 2023
17 Jun 2023
24 Jun 2023
01 Jul 2023
08 Jul 2023
15 Jul 2023
22 Jul 2023
29 Jul 2023
05 Aug 2023
12 Aug 2023
19 Aug 2023
26 Aug 2023
02 Sep 2023
09 Sep 2023
16 Sep 2023
23 Sep 2023
30 Sep 2023
07 Oct 2023
14 Oct 2023
21 Oct 2023
01 Jun 2024
08 Jun 2024
15 Jun 2024
22 Jun 2024
29 Jun 2024
06 Jul 2024
13 Jul 2024
20 Jul 2024
27 Jul 2024
03 Aug 2024
10 Aug 2024
17 Aug 2024
24 Aug 2024
07 Sep 2024
14 Sep 2024
21 Sep 2024
28 Sep 2024
12 Oct 2024
19 Oct 2024
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
27 Jul 2024 Iquitos, Peru Transfer to Nauta
27 Jul 2024 Nauta Embark
28 Jul 2024 Amazon River
29 Jul 2024 Amazon River
30 Jul 2024 Amazon River
31 Jul 2024 Amazon River
1 Aug 2024 Amazon River
2 Aug 2024 Amazon River
3 Aug 2024 Nauta Disembark Transfer to Iquitos
3 Aug 2024 Iquitos, Peru
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