The Zafiro is a comfortable Amazon River cruise operating from Iquitos, Peru. Luxurious suites come with private balconies for excellent rainforest views along the route. The Zafiro includes two or three daily excursions (with a maximum of 10 travelers per guide), including speed boat trips and guided jungle walks. Expect close encounters with Amazon wildlife, amazing bird-watching, and observation of pink river dolphins. Experience local culture through cooking demonstrations, piranha fishing, village visits and shaman blessing ceremonies. Learn about the Amazon rainforest and discover the secrets of the jungle with the experienced Zafiro naturalist guides.
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SHORT ITINERARY
Low water season (Jun-Oct)
- SAT: Transfer from Iquitos to Nauta. Nauta Caño Excursion on skiffs, one in the afternoon and one at night.
- SUN: Yanayacu de Pucate Excursion on skiffs. Kayaking and swimming experiences. Visit San Regis local community for a blessing ceremony hosted by the shaman, followed by the planting of your own tree. Live music on board.
- MON: Amazonian Nature Park Walk on suspension bridges. Nahuapa River Excursion on skiffs and fishing for piranhas. Night excursion.
- TUE: Marañon River casual hike, followed by a cooking demonstration. River Outing on skiffs to reach the confluence of rivers Marañon and Ucayali. Observation of pink river dolphins.
- WED: Disembarkation and visit Amazon Forever Bio Park / Manatees Rescue Center. Transfer to Airport.
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Fast Facts
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5 Days / 4 Nights
Includes
- 1-night accommodation Hotel – Iquitos City.
- Lunch is included before boarding at our DoubleTree by Hilton Iquitos hotel. (This service depends on the arrival time of the recommended flight, which might change)
- All meals on board the Zafiro
- All excursions and equipment (including hiking boots and rain ponchos).
- Transfers from / to the ship when arriving on recommended flights to Iquitos.
- Entry fee to The Pacaya-Samaria National Reserve.
- Sodas, natural juices, coffee, tea, water, local alcoholic beverages (house wines, beer and pisco cocktails) are included at lunch and dinner.
- Welcome drink: Pisco Sour.
Excludes
- Domestic flights.
- Cost of medical emergecies (including evacuation).
- Tipping etiquette. On board Zafiro cruise, we recommend a tip amount of US $ 20 to $ 30 per passenger per night for the crew (which will be divided among all crew members) and a tip amount of US $ 7 to $ 10 per passenger per night for the guides
