Amazon Riverboat Adventure In Depth

9 days

Oct 2026 - Dec 2027

Amatista

Included: hotels, transfers, flights

In-depth Lectures

Ancient Cultures

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$3,499

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Amazon Riverboat Adventure In Depth

from $3,499 per person

9 days

Amatista

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Hop aboard a riverboat and experience the Amazon in style. Led by Amazon Reserve naturalist guides, your cruise will include daily excursions by motorized skiff designed to reveal the exotic wildlife that calls the rainforest home — with any luck you’ll spot sloths, toucans, or pink dolphins! And, with plenty of time for exploration in Pacaya–Samiria National Reserve, you'll have the chance to experience the jungle up close. The cuisine on board is regional and provides a unique and delicious window into local culture. Gain a rare glimpse of how life "on the river" is lived and experience the magic of the Amazon on this riverboat adventure.

Itinerary Suites & Cabins Ship info What's included

Itinerary

day 1 | Lima

Arrive at any time, an arrival transfer is included.

day 2 | Lima/Iquitos

Catch an early flight to Iquitos and transfer to the Amazon Riverboat. The river exploration begins with two boat excursions by motorized skiff, one during the day and one at night. Watch as the jungle comes alive with nocturnal species at nighttime. During free time, relax on board and soak in the natural beauty.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

day 3 | Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

Head out into the Pacaya Samiria Reserve on a boat excursion and search for monkeys, sloths, and macaws. In the afternoon, take a walk through the jungle and visit a local community to learn about their traditions. After dinner, opt to go on a night excursion to Piranha Creek.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

day 4 | Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

Explore the town of Nauta before continuing to cruise down the Amazon River. In the afternoon enjoy a jungle walk and learn about medicinal plants, search for monkeys and keep an eye out for reptiles.

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

day 5-7 | Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

Explore the Amazon River and some of its tributaries in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. In the constantly changing Amazon we offer flexible itineraries, the naturalists onboard tailor each departure to the surroundings and water levels to ensure you get the most out of your Amazon adventure. Over the next few days, enjoy shore excursions, night excursions, educational lectures, a visit to a local shaman, an indigenous village, and the incredible wildlife of this lush area.

Exclusive Inclusions: Your Local Living Moment Local Indigenous Family Visit| Your Wellness Moment Local Shaman Visit

Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

day 8 | Pacaya Samiria National Reserve/Lima

In the morning explore the shoreline by motorized skiff keeping your eyes out for birds, monkeys and sloths. Leave the peacefulness of the river behind en route stop at the manatee rescue centre before catching a flight back to Lima. Enjoy the evening in the city.

Meals included: Breakfast

day 9 | Lima

Depart at any time.

Meals included: Breakfast

Ships

Amatista

Spacious, comfortable, and well adorned – the Amatista is all of this and so much more. Share a room with a travel buddy in a gorgeous twin cabin or be the king (or queen) of your domain in a double. A/C is included in all cabins for maximum comfort while you float down the Amazon River. Lounge around while sipping coffee with your group in the communal salon, or chill out on the covered deck while watching birds soar overhead. The Amatista is equipped with a pair of skiffs for excursions, and two naturalist guides at the ready to answer your questions whenever and wherever they come up.

Expert naturalists

The excursions staff and crews of our riverboats are handpicked for their extensive knowledge of the Amazon River, its people, and its wildlife. Formal lectures and informal chats open up the wonders of this mysterious and fragile ecosystem in a personal and powerful way.

What's Included

Your Local Living Moment: Local Indigenous Family Visit, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Your Wellness Moment: Local Shaman Visit, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Arrival transfer
Cruise aboard the Amatista Amazon Riverboat (6 nights)
Orientation tour of Iquitos
Launches and land excursions with our expert naturalist team
Internal flights
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities