ZAFIRO LOW WATER SEASON 5DAYS/4NIGHTS

You’ll be picked up at the airport and taken to the DoubleTree by Hilton Iquitos hotel for lunch. Afterward, a private vehicle will transfer you to the main dock in Iquitos to board the cruise ship. 

Before setting sail, enjoy a cocktail made with local fruit and pisco.  You’ll then enjoy a welcome dinner featuring Peruvian cuisine with an Amazonian twist.

You’ll embark on a boating expedition on the Amazon River to explore local flora and fauna. Upon returning, enjoy a breakfast buffet featuring traditional dishes.  Then you’ll visit the confluence of the Ucayali and Marañón rivers, where you can observe pink and gray river dolphins.  Prepare for a walk to Puerto Prado to see the "Victoria Regias," the largest water lily in the world. Afterward, return to the boat for dinner and live music. Later, you’ll enjoy a nighttime outing to search for caimans, tarantulas, frogs, and other nocturnal species.

Head out on a skiff to explore different lakes and lagoons, reaching the Japanese Lagoon for a picnic in one of the best-preserved areas of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where you can spot pink river dolphins. After visiting Yanaquillo, you'll return to the Zafiro for kayaking and a refreshing dip in the black waters, followed by lunch on board. In the afternoon, our guides will share insights about Amazon's philosophy. Then, you'll take a walk through the rainforest on hanging bridges, admiring the rich biodiversity from the treetops. Once back on the Zafiro, our bartender will demonstrate how to make Peruvian cocktails, and you'll enjoy live music while waiting for the gala dinner with the captain.

Start your day by visiting the community of San Regis, where you’ll learn about the local people's way of life and their traditions. You’ll also hear about ancestral practices from the community’s shaman. You’ll participate in a tree-planting ceremony as a positive contribution to the environment and explore a market with handmade crafts by local women. After returning for lunch aboard the Zafiro, the guides will share myths and legends of the Amazon. You’ll then head out on a skiff to the Shiriyacu stream for piranha fishing using local techniques. Back on the boat, enjoy the stunning sunset colors before relaxing with live music and the farewell dinner presented by the crew.

You’ll visit Nauta, the second most important city in the region. Upon arrival, you’ll take a motorcycle taxi to the local market to experience the city’s commerce firsthand. Next, you’ll explore Sapi Sapi Lagoon, an arapaima hatchery and home to the world’s second-largest freshwater fish.  Afterward, you’ll begin disembarking, stopping at the Amazon Rescue Center (CREA) on your way to the airport. Finally, you’ll be transferred to the airport.