Jan 29 2010
Cruise the Amazon on the M/V Aqua
Your destination: the Pacaya Samiria Reserve, an enormous nature reserve spanning more than five million acres, deep in the Amazon rainforest at the headwaters of the Amazon River basin. This is one of the best preserved destinations for wildlife, plants and birding – and it’s only accessible by water. The reserve is home to millions of butterflies, hawks, herons, colorful birds, monkeys, pink dolphins, the three-toed sloth, jaguars, alligators, boa constrictors, and more. The area is reached with a flight from Lima, Peru to Iquitos, Peru, and then by boarding the luxury M/V Aqua riverboat for an exciting cruise experience of four, five or eight days.
The Aqua is a 130-foot boat with space for 24 guests in 12 spacious suites, all with air conditioning and panoramic views of the jungle and river as you cruise along. Daily morning and afternoon excursions – and even nighttime adventures to spot giant caimans – are led by local and English-speaking guides to give you an in-depth look at the flora, fauna and local cultures of the region.
Begin your journey in Lima, Peru, and then take a short flight to Iquitos to board your cruise. Each day you’ll explore tributaries, hidden lakes, take jungle walks and watch for the myriad of wildlife that lives in the forest and along the river. Some highlights include fishing for piranha, spotting pink dolphins, groups of noisy monkeys, giant caimans at night, flocks of parrots and macaws, the tallest trees in the rainforest, the Amazon headwaters, and local villages that still preserve traditions.
Contact us for more information on the Aqua cruise, other rainforest options, and combining this trip with other explorations and adventure travel in Peru.
