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
High water season (Nov-May)
- SAT: Lunch at DoubleTree Hilton Iquitos. Amazon River Iquitos city tour and transfer to main dock. Boarding and orientation. Welcome dinner.
- SUN: Visit native reserve of Kukama (Yanayacu de Yacapana), Marañon River outing on skiffs to the confluence. Pink dolphin watching. Nauta Creek Rainforest walks. Live music. Nighttime outing.
- MON: Yanayacu de Pucate kayaking & swimming, Japanese Lagoon, Yanayaquillo outing on skiff. San Regis Amazon Natural Park walk over hanging bridges. Peruvian cocktail demonstration. Live music.
- TUE: Visit to local community with welcome ceremony, shaman, and tree planting. Shiriyacu outing on skiff and piranha fishing. Sunset. Live music.
- WED: Disembarkation and visit Amazon Forever Bio Park / Manatees Rescue Center. Transfer to Airport.
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Fast Facts
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Fast Facts
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
