Discover the enchantment of the world’s most biodiverse rainforest
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| DAY 1 | Air travel | — | — | |
| Lima, Peru | — | — | ||
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Arrive in Lima in the late evening and transfer to our conveniently located hotel, the Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport.
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| DAY 2 | Lima, Peru | — | — | |
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| Iquitos, Peru | — | — | ||
| Nauta, Peru | — | — | ||
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After breakfast, fly to Iquitos and continue overland to the riverside village of Nauta, where the Delfin II awaits. Settle into your cabin, and gather for a welcome dinner of fine Peruvian cuisine onboard. Tonight, step out on deck to gaze at the magnificent Amazon night sky. (B,L,D)
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| DAY 3 | Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, Peru | — | — | |
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Spend this week exploring the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, a pristine swath of jungle—stretching more than five million acres, and harboring some of the Amazon’s most fascinating flora and fauna. Bordered by the Marañón and the Ucayali, these two powerful rivers converge to create the famed Amazon, which floods annually with nutrient-rich waters and is known locally as the Mirrored Forest for the reflections created by its glassy water. Set out into this remarkable wilderness on daily excursions by skiff, kayak, and, when the water level permits, hikes on dry land. Skim past giant lily pads afloat on black-water lakes, and venture deep into the rainforest on narrow tributaries. Spot sloths and monkeys, including variably colored saddleback tamarins, noisy howlers, and shaggy-tailed monk saki monkeys. Watch for an astounding variety of birds, from tanagers and hummingbirds to parrots and endangered scarlet macaws. In the river, look for massive paiche fish—the Amazon’s largest, rare pink dolphins, and the infamous piranhas. Enjoy an opportunity to swim in a lake in the reserve’s interior. Seek out Victoria amazonica, a giant water lily that grows in small lagoons. Go on a bird-watching hike, listening for the vocal oropendola and then looking for its telltale yellow tail. Watch the sun set and listen to a cacophonous symphony of nocturnal animals calling out across the treetops. Then slip through the forest in a skiff as night falls, using a spotlight to find caimans, frogs, fishing bats, and other creatures of the night. One of the unexpected joys of traveling in the Upper Amazon of Peru is the interaction we have with the local ribereños, the traditional people who live on the riverbanks. Visit one of the local communities and see the projects that we support through a local non-profit, including a variety of handcrafts, women’s health initiatives, and sustainable farming. (B,L,D DAILY)
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| DAY 4 | Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, Peru | — | — | |
| DAY 5 | Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, Peru | — | — | |
| DAY 6 | Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, Peru | — | — | |
| DAY 7 | Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, Peru | — | — | |
| DAY 8 | Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, Peru | — | — | |
| DAY 9 | Nauta, Peru | — | — | |
| Manatee Rescue Center, Peru | — | — | ||
| Iquitos, Peru | — | — | ||
| Air travel | — | — | ||
| Lima, Peru | — | — | ||
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Disembark in Nauta, stopping at the Amazon Rescue Center on the drive to Iquitos. Fly to Lima, where we visit Museo Larco and celebrate with a farewell dinner. Overnight at the Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport hotel. (B,L,D)
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| DAY 10 | Lima, Peru | — | — | |
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After breakfast, transfer to the airport in Lima for your flight home. (B)
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Payments and Cancellations
Deposits: To reserve your place, an advance payment for the program as outlined is required and is payable by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover or check. The per person amount due is noted on each dates and rates screen.
Final Payment: For expeditions of eight nights or less, final payment is due 60 days prior to departure. For expeditions of nine nights or more, final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
Note: Every effort has been made to produce pricing information accurately. Lindblad Expeditions reserves the right to correct promotional or pricing errors at any time, or to increase the Price in the event of cost increases due to changes in airfares, currency fluctuations, park fee increases, taxes, or fuel surcharges.
Responsibility and Other Terms & Conditions
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