Amazon Expedition Cruise Tour Detail Page

Touch down in Iquitos — the legendary jungle city at the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, accessible only by river or air — where our crew will be waiting to extend a warm and personal welcome at the airport. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a celebrated local restaurant before transferring to the dock to board the magnificent Aqua Nera — widely regarded as the finest luxury expedition vessel on the Amazon and one of the greatest river cruise experiences anywhere on earth. Settle into your beautifully appointed suite as the extraordinary sights, sounds, and scents of the Amazon jungle envelop you for the first time. Meet your expert naturalist guide team, complete the safety briefing, and gather in the restaurant for the first of many extraordinary Amazonian dining experiences crafted by Peru's most celebrated Amazonian chef, Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. 

Begin the day with a morning wildlife excursion along the Nauta Caño River — transformed by high water season into a flooded corridor where skiffs glide silently beneath a cathedral of jungle canopy. The adventurous may embark on a bicycle ride from Puerto Prado Village to Santa Cruz Village, pedaling through an Amazonian landscape reshaped by risen waters.  In the afternoon, venture into the forest for a guided jungle walk revealing the high water season ecosystem — medicinal trees, exotic insects, elusive poison dart frogs, and a fascinating exploration of how the rainforest responds to the annual flood. Return to Aqua Nera before dinner to celebrate the remarkable crew behind your unforgettable journey.