ARIA AMAZON
Explorer Cruises – 4 Nights
HIGH WATER SEASON (December – May)
Explore the Peruvian Amazon in High Water Season
The Aria Amazon 4-night cruise during high water season offers an immersive journey deep into the heart of the Peruvian Amazon. As river levels rise, previously inaccessible waterways open, allowing guests to navigate flooded forests and hidden lagoons within the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
This extended 4-night luxury Amazon river cruise is ideal for travelers seeking a deeper connection with the rainforest while enjoying world-class comfort, personalized service, and exceptional cuisine.
A Unique Amazon Experience During High Water Season
High water season transforms the Amazon into a vast aquatic ecosystem. Daily excursions are conducted by skiff and kayak, offering intimate wildlife encounters and access to remote areas rich in biodiversity. Guests may spot pink river dolphins, monkeys, sloths, caimans, and countless bird species.
Small-group excursions led by expert naturalist guides ensure a meaningful and enriching exploration of the world’s largest rainforest.
Life On Board the Aria Amazon
Designed specifically for the Amazon River, Aria Amazon features 16 spacious suites with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, offering uninterrupted views of the river and rainforest. After a day of exploration, guests can unwind in the outdoor jacuzzi, observation deck, or elegant lounges.
Onboard dining is a highlight of the journey, with menus created by renowned Peruvian chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, showcasing sustainable, locally sourced Amazonian ingredients.
A Responsible Luxury Cruise
This high water season Amazon cruise blends luxury with sustainability. Aria Amazon’s eco-efficient design, advanced water treatment systems, and fuel-efficient engines minimize environmental impact while delivering a refined travel experience.
FAQ SECTION
What is high water season in the Amazon?
High water season typically runs from November to May, when rising river levels allow deeper navigation into flooded forests and remote waterways.
Is the Aria Amazon 4-night cruise all-inclusive?
Yes. The cruise includes accommodations, guided excursions, all meals, and onboard activities.
How is a 4-night itinerary different from shorter cruises?
The 4-night itinerary allows for extended exploration, more excursions, and access to more remote areas of the Amazon.
Itineraries
High Water Itinerary - November to May
Low Water Itinerary - June to October
Monday - Friday
ROUTE MAP
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Day 1: Monday
Iquitos – Nauta – Embarkation – Marañon River
Arriving on a noon flight, receive a warm welcome at Iquitos International Airport by our crew. Board our private transfer to downtown Iquitos, for a panoramic city tour and a welcome lunch. Then transfer to Nauta port for embarkation.
Settle into your generously sized suite as you begin one of life’s greatest adventures. Following an introduction to our naturalist guides and a routine safety drill, gather at the restaurant for the first of many Amazonian cuisine experiences created by Aria Amazon’s renowned consulting chef, Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.
- Inclusion: Lunch, Dinner
- Recommended Airline: LATAM LA2019 (LIM to IQT) *
- Embarkation time:5:30pm
- Group transfer between airport and port if booked on our recommended flights.1
*Please reach out to our reservations team for recommended flight arrival and departure timings. Flight arrangements and timings are subject to change at the carrier’s discretion.
1Separate transfer arrangements can be made for morning arrivals.
Day 2: Tuesday
Ucayali River – Yanallpa Creek - Dorado Lake
If you wish, get an early start and head out for a wildlife search along the Ucayali River. Later, head out on skiffs in search of pink river dolphins and witness the local farmers and fishermen go about their business. After the dinner, head out on skiffs along Dorado Lake in search of nocturnal wildlife amidst a sky full of stars.
- Inclusion: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Wednesday
Ucayali River - Puinahua River – Zapote River
Start the day with a hearty breakfast, before heading out to explore the Zapote River on skiffs. This will be a full-day river safari with a picnic lunch under the Amazonian shade. Walk in the floodplain forest and learn about the medicinal trees, insects, and frogs which inhabit the region. Later, cruise along the Ucayali River and enjoy the stunning sunset.
- Inclusion: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Thursday
Clavero Lake – Ucayali River – Yarapa River
We start the day searching for wildlife along the Ucayali River. After breakfast, choose to go fishing for Amazonia´s notoriously ferocious piranhas, canoe, kayak, or swim in the black water Clavero Lake, or visit an Amazonian village.
In the afternoon, we explore the Yarapa River by skiff, in search of different kinds of wildlife. This evening before dinner, meet the crewmembers who have been working behind the scenes to ensure your exceptional experiences aboard the Aria Amazon.
- Inclusion: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Friday
Nauta Town – Manatee Rescue Centre – Transfer to the Airport
In the morning, take a guided visit to the local market and marvel at the regional produce of the Peruvian Amazon. Return to Aria Amazon for breakfast before disembarkation. En route to the airport, visit the Manatee Rescue Center, where orphaned Amazonian manatees rehabilitate before they are released back into the wild.
- Inclusion: Breakfast
- Disembarkation Time: 9:00am
- Recommended Airline:LATAM LA2038 (IQT to LIM) *
- Group transfer between airport and port if booked on our recommended flights.1
All itineraries are subject to change, due to weather and other conditions.
*Please reach out to our reservations team for recommended flight arrival and departure timings. Flight arrangements and timings are subject to change at the carrier’s discretion.
1Separate transfer arrangements can be made for morning arrivals.
| Price per person in USD | 2026 | 2027 |
| Double Design Suite 1st Deck | US$ 5,000 | US$ 5,240 |
| Double Design Suite 2nd Deck | US$ 5,200 | US$ 5,480 |
| Price per person in USD | 2026 | 2027 |
| Double Design Suite 1st Deck | US$ 5,480 | US$ 5,760 |
| Double Design Suite 2nd Deck | US$ 5,680 | US$ 6,030 |
- Departure day: Monday
- Single Supplement: 25% in addition to the adult rate.
- Discount Policy:
- 5year old minimun on all departure
- Child aged 11 or under : 20% discount
- Third person sleeping on sofa bed: 20% discount
- Third person being a child under 12 years old sleeping on sofa bed: $ 500 per night.
- All meals while onboard
- Bike use
- All excursions off the Aria Amazon
- Beverages (non-alcoholic)
- Transfers to/from vessel when arriving or departing on recommended flights
- Pacaya Samiria National Reserve entrance fee
- Air tickets to and from Iquitos
- Guide and crew gratuities
- Boutique purchases