Small-group excursions into the Amazon jungle from the Aria Amazon showcase the unique Amazon wildlife, birds and plant life of this rich habitat. Aqua Expeditions customized aluminum motorized launch boats, or skiffs, take up to twelve passengers in each on two to three daily excursions deep into Amazonia’s snaking tributaries, in search of armored catfish, red-bellied piranhas, and the beady-eyed heads of spectacled caimans in the enigmatic black waters.

Just as captivating is the scene above water where yellow-spotted Amazon river turtles meander along the muddy shoreline, sapphire blue beaked Amazon kingfishers streak past, and antediluvian prehistoric hoatzin birds alight on high branches in close proximity to dusky titi monkeys frolicking in the tree canopy.

Guests can try kayaking the calm waters of the Amazon River while keeping an eye out for Amazon wildlife. Kayaking and canoeing excursions are available in both the Low Water and High Water Seasons.

Let our experienced guides also take you by skiff to one of the most beautiful natural freshwater swimming pools on Earth. Take a dip in the Amazon’s warm, welcoming waters, cosseted by lush tropical rainforest.

Follow our guides and discover the Amazon’s piranha habitats and try line fishing for these small yet fearsome aquatic creatures. Whether you’re new to fishing or you’re a passionate wrangler, catching vibrant red-bellied piranhas in the black waters of the Pacaya River will get the adrenaline pumping!

On a cruise excursion into local villages, guests can meet villagers, join in the fun at a local school and learn about our ecological and wildlife preservation programs at Aqua Expeditions. Learn from experienced local guides about how indigenous communities make their living in this remote area deep within the Peruvian Amazon.