Amazon Family Adventure

Explore the black-water lakes of the flooded forest of Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve with experienced naturalists.

Day 1 — Miami/Lima, Peru
Depart on a flight to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers at a festive welcome reception and dinner in the lovely gardens of Casa Garcia Alvarado, a private mansion in the heart of the Miraflores district.
Meliá Lima Hotel (D)

Day 2 — Lima/Iquitos/Amazon Rain Forest
This morning, take a guided tour of colonial Lima, Peru's capital since it was founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535. Visit the Plaza Mayor, La Cathedral, and the Government Palace; and explore the catacombs at the beautiful San Francisco Convent. Browse the renowned pre-Columbian ceramic collection at the Larco Herrera Museum. After a seaside lunch, fly to Iquitos. Drive through the Peruvian countryside to the village of Nauta and board the luxury M.V. Aqua. Gather for an orientation before casting off, and enjoy a welcome dinner on board. Tonight, step out on deck to gaze at the Amazon night sky.
M.V. Aqua (B, L, D)

Day 3 — Amazon Rain Forest/Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
Set out along the Yanallpa River, gliding past fishermen in dugout canoes and watching for parrots, macaws, and the fluffy monk saki monkeys. In the afternoon, take a magical journey into the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Stretching more than five million square acres, this pristine swath of jungle is flooded annually by the waters of the Amazon and known locally as the Mirrored Forest because towering trees cast long reflections on its glassy black water. Explore the area by skiff, on the lookout for parrots and blue-yellow macaws, butterflies, and the more elusive manatee and pink dolphin. On our return to the vessel, watch for caimans, frogs, and fishing bats as they venture out in the twilight.
(B, L, D)

Day 4 — Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
Cruise Hatum Posa Lake this morning, spotting tropical birds and a variety of primates and sloths as you delve into the lake's intricate waterways. Skim across smaller black-water lakes past giant lily pads and disembark for a jungle walk. Meet subsistence farmers and learn how they cultivate wild plants and trees to earn farming income. Discover edible fruits and indigenous plants with medicinal properties hidden deep in the jungle. Gaze up the thick, folded trunks of soaring ceiba trees—the tallest in the Amazon. In the late afternoon, go on an excursion to Yanayacu Lake to observe the evening activities of the jungle. As night falls, listen to a cacophonous symphony of nocturnal animals calling out across the tree tops. Use special spotlights to see caimans and other night creatures on our return to the Aqua.
(B, L, D)

Day 5 — Amazon Rain Forest
Rise early for a wildlife viewing excursion to see toucans, parrots, and monkeys. Stop for a picnic breakfast at a popular dolphin feeding spot. Later, take a fishing trip to catch (and release) some of the 3,000 species of tropical fish that live in the Amazon basin. This is an especially popular area for piranha, an important food source for local people. Tonight, celebrate your Amazon adventure during a farewell dinner.
(B, L, D)

Days 6 and 7 — Amazon Rain
Forest/Iquitos/Lima/Miami Venture out to explore the rain forest for a last time this morning. Arrive in Iquitos in the afternoon, and take a tour of the city, an important center in the days of the rubber boom. Stop in at the San Juan Amazonian Indian Market and browse the local handicrafts. Late this afternoon, fly to Lima and connect to your evening flight home, arriving the following day.
(B, L)

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Eat breakfast with dolphins during a picnic at a popular dolphin feeding spot.

Play soccer with children from a forest village and learn about their fascinating culture firsthand.

Go fishing for piranhas and other tropical fish.

Explore the black-water lakes of the flooded forest of Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve with experienced naturalists.

Prices are per person, double occupancy.

Adults: $4595, Child: (ages 7-11) $3795

For master suites on the M.V. Aqua, add $300 to the expedition cost.

For single suite, add $2300

The round-trip flight between Lima and Iquitos is included in the expedition cost.

International airfare is not included.

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