Amazon Cruise Arapaima - 7D Itinerary

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Amazon Cruise Arapaima - 7D Itinerary

Peru Tour package to the Amazon
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Nestled on the banks of the Amazon River and with a population of around 370,000 people, Iquitos is the largest jungle settlement in Peru and can only be accessed by air or boat. Iquitos, the capital of Loreto, is the main port on the Amazon River and the largest settlement in the Peruvian jungle.

This remote jungle city, completely isolated from the rest of Peru, is the gateway to this part of the Amazon and will be your starting point for a mystical journey into the Amazon, where you will be able to admire the natural habitat of thousands of species of insects, birds, monkeys and river life, to name but a few. Through river tours and trail walks you will discover the sheer immensity of this ecological paradise and the beauty it has to offer.

The recently constructed Arapaima cruise ship includes 15 comfortabvle cabins: 1 luxury suite-like room and 14 double guest rooms. All rooms come with air-conditioning, a sitting area and mini-bar. Guests can enjoy the spacious common area or enjoy a delicious Peruvian meal at the ship’s lovely dining room.

Note: The Arapaima Cruise is currently only available for 2013. Contact one of our travel advisors for more information on prices and availability.

Day 1 : Arrival to Iquitos & Cruise Launch
Day 2 : Palometa & Pebas
Day 3 : Caballo Cocha
Day 4 : Leticia & Tabatinga
Day 6 : Pebas
Day 7 : Return to Iquitos & Disembark

Day 1 : Arrival to Iquitos & Cruise Launch

Upon arrival to Iquitos, you will be met at the airport by a representative and taken to your comfortable cruise ship, the Arapaima. After settling in your cabin, the ship will start sailing along the majestic Amazon River while you receive an orientation and security briefing from the cruise’s crew and naturalist guides.
Admire your wonderful surroundings as you enjoy a delicious lunch before setting off on your first land excursion. In the afternoon, you will visit a local sugarcane factory, known as “cachaza”.
As the sun sets, you will board a motor canoe and sail downstream to the mouth of the Napo River in hope of spotting exotic wildlife. You’re likely to see herons, the famous and endangered pink river dolphin, and many other bird species.
You will then return to your boat in the evening to enjoy dinner and a quiet evening aboard.

Day 2 : Palometa & Pebas

As you wake up, your vessel will already be tied up at the mouth of the Palometa creek near the village of Pebas, your destination for the day. You will begin the day with a bird-watching canoe excursion to a nearby black water lake where your naturalist guide will point out exciting wildlife.
After breakfast, you will visit the small Bora or Wuitoto native community where you will have a chance to observe and learn about their way of life and traditions.
After lunch back on the Arapaima, you will disembark and walk along jungle trails to admire exotic wildlife from the boat’s deck. Keep an eye out for oriole blackbirds, yellow-headed caracaras, squirrel and capuchin monkeys, butterflies, and many more species.
You will return to your vessel for dinner and set off on a night boat excursion to try to spot nocturnal wildlife and observe the sky crowded with stars.

Day 3 : Caballo Cocha

Rise up at dawn for an early morning rainforest expedition along the banks of the Amazon River. You will then return to your ship for breakfast and sail downstream, all the while enjoying your beautiful surroundings. You will then visit a typical Amazon jungle village at Paranaquiro before rejoining the Arapaima, which will continue its journey down the river while you enjoy a delicious lunch.
In the afternoon, you will arrive at the Caballo Cocha Lake and sail up the narrow channel. You’ll see countless exotic species, including pink and grey dolphins swimming in the black water. Later on, the ship will tie up at the Caballo Cocha village, where you’ll have the opportunity to go on a piranha fishing trip with your guide.
After dinner back on the Arapaima, your guide will take you on a hike to look for alligators and other amazing wildlife. Return to the boat and enjoy a quiet evening aboard your ship.

Day 4 : Leticia & Tabatinga

During the night, your vessel will continue its journey and you will wake up at Santa Rosa Island on the Amazon. Enjoy breakfast before boarding the motor canoe for the transfer to cities of Leticia in Colombia and Tabatinga in Brazil. You will have time to discover the cities at a leisurely pace, shop for souvenirs, and relax, before returning to the boat.
In the afternoon, you will start the journey back to Iquitos. If time permits, you may have the opportunity to stop at Micos Island on the Colombian site where you can spot many monkeys and giant plants. You will also stop by the Cayaru River to admire exotic birds and monkeys.
Enjoy dinner and a relaxing evening as your boat sails along the river.

Day 6 : Pebas

Rise up at dawn for another exciting bird-watching expedition to a nearby black water lake. You will then return to your vessel for breakfast, before setting off for a visit to a Yagua native village.
After lunch, you’ll enjoy another fishing trip on the Apayacu River, looking for black and red piranhas, as well as arawana, sardine, and zungaro catfish. Enjoy a magical sunset over the rainforest before returning to the Arapaima for dinner and your last night aboard.

Day 7 : Return to Iquitos & Disembark

Today you can sleep in and enjoy a relaxing breakfast before the ship reaches its destination at mid-morning, Iquitos. You will disembark the Arapaima and have some time to explore the laid-back jungle town before meeting your transfer to the airport for your journey home or on to your next destination.

Included

5 nights aboard the Arapaima
Guided visits with English-speaking tour guides
All transfers and entrance fees
All meals on the cruise

Note: The Arapaima Cruise is currently only available for 2013. Contact one of our travel advisors for more information on prices and availability.

What to Bring
Tips
Asked questions
Terms and Conditions
Reservations

What to Bring

Personal documents (passport).
Walking stick.
Walking shoes.
Sleeping bag.
Flashlight.
Insect repellent.
Sunscreen.
Toilet paper.
Bottle and tablets to purify water.
Waterproof clothing.
long pants.
Short pants.
Rain clothing.
Slippers or sandals to relax the feet in the camp.
A cap or hat.
Personal medications

Tips

The most probable thing is that you suffer the altitude sickness when you arrive to the city of the Cusco, we suggest to be in the city of the Cusco at least two days before the tour, not to drink alcohol, to smoke nor to take sedatives.
Drink a lot of water and coca tea before and during the tour, drink at least two liters of water a day.
In the height it is breathed rapidly and slightly deeply.
If you have some medical condition as allergies or special needs for food, please describe it clearly in advance before starting the tour.

Asked questions

How do i know more details about the tour?
A night before the tour, our guide will go to the hotel to give you all the necessary details of our trek, he will confirm when pick up from hotel and some other recommendations.
Where will I be able to leave my baggage while my walk lasts?
You only must carry what you are going to use during your walk, you can leave the rest of luggage in the warehouse of the hotel where is staying.
Can I rent trek equipment in Cusco?
Of course, you can rent trek the equipment (sleeping bags, sticks of hiking, and other implements) that we have, during your session information.
How many people are going in each group of walk?
For a group of walk aperture, we need at least six people. In our web page we have a table where we have listed the dates of future exits to this walk, there you can register and be part of the any group.
Will I have to share the tent sleeping with someone more in the camps?
If the tents that we carry for the camps are for two people, you will have to share this tent with someone of the same sex. If you prefer you can pay an extra for a single tent just for you.
Is it possible to have an extra (additional) porter for the walk?
If you want to enjoy this trip and does not have a lot of experience, you can pay for one extra(additional) porter, who take your walk equipment and other personal implements.
Is it necessary to bring extra money for the walk?
Yes, if you want to buy more water bottles, buy some souvenirs, or leave tip for porters, cooks, etc.
We recommend to carry an average of 200 soles for any extra expense that may arise.
Are the walking sticks very important?
yes, the sticks are very useful at the time of ascending and down the mountain, walking sticks help, especially passengers who have problems with the knees.
How much water I have to wear during the walk?
We suggest you to bring 2 liters of water during each day of the walk. Every night in every camp we will provide you the amount of water you need to perform the walk the next day. During the journey we will pass through some streams and waterfalls that are descended from the snowy peaks, and you can take water of it but before you have to purify them.
Is it safe to travel in the rainy season?
During the rainy season the path becomes somewhat difficult, requires a good team of rains as boots to test water and others, but no doubt the landscape that shows this route is very colorful. The rainy season is during the months of December and part of April.
Is it possible to change the date of reservation chosen at the beginning?
of course, you can make the change of date on your tour with a minimum time in advance of 30 days.
Can I pay the whole trip in advance?
Usually we receive a deposit of 50% of the tour cost, and the other 50% is performed in the city of Cusco before your departure to the tour, but you can pay the whole trip if you want to.

Terms and Conditions

The trek to Choquequirao for 4 days and 3 nights will be carried out with a minimum of 6 people.
If you suffer any medical problems or allergies you have to communicate to Lonely Travel
You have to be with a good physical condition to perform the walk, and if you have any doubts in this regard will have to consult with a doctor. If you have more than 60 years of age, you will have to submit a medical certificate that guarantees its physical state.
If you want to leave the group, the camp and make tourism on its own account, it is important to report this to the guide. If you have problems please advise the guide to resolve it immediately.
You have to pay the total of the remaining tour two days before it starts.
you are responsible for carry your backpack staff and sleeping bag during the walk, unless you had paid for an extra porters.
The walk to Choquequirao is long, but satisfactory.
If there are not a minimum of 6 people, the tour could be canceled.
About the cancellation of the tour:
- Cancel the tour two months before, lose $100
- Cancel the tour one month before, lose 40% of the total cost of the tour
- Cancel the tour one week before, lose 60% of the total cost of the tour
- Cancel the tour 48 h. before, lose 75% of the total cost of the tour
- Cancel the tour one day before, lose 85% of the total cost of the tour.
Lonely Travel will take all reasonable precautions in the provision of service to our customers to avoid an accident, illness, loss of personal property, etc. We accept responsibility for the actions of our own employees. Lonely Travel, however, is not responsible for the additional costs that may result due to events unexpected and unavoidable as unfavorable weather conditions, natural disasters, strikes, accidents, illness, injury, loss of personal belongings, etc. It is the responsibility of customer to have an insurance to cover such events. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the program due to any of the before mentioned conditions.
In the booking of any of our adventure tours (Camino Inca, Salkantay, Ausangate, Choquequirao, Inca Jungle, Lares, etc.) You know the risks that this implies by which you fully assume the risks that are required to carry out such travel, Lonely Travel does not accept any responsibility with regard to events that can be passed during the journey by the negligence of the tourist or events that are outside our control
I have read and accept the trip conditions.

Reservations

Review and choose one of the confirmed dates of exits on this trek.
(If you do not agree with dates we have, contact us for starting another date for you.)
Make your tour reservation providing asking information.
Fill correctly all the boxes of our pattern of reservations.
Your reservation will be confirmed after you make the deposit of 50% of the total cost of the tour.