AQUA NERA
4 Nights Low water itinerary
(June–November)
Nauta (IQI) to Nauta(IQT)
Get a taste of the most biodiverse rainforest in the world aboard the Aqua Nera. Begin your journey in Iquitos, a rustic city which is the beating commercial heart of the Peruvian Amazon. Our 4-night itineraries focuses on the Marañon, the Amazon River’s largest tributary, as well as other neighboring waterways, the Samira , Yarapa and Yanayacu-Pucate. Discover the habitats of these nutrient rich waterbodies and how they — and the jungle around them — support a vast array of wildlife.
Regardless of the low water or high water season, our local born-and-bred naturalist guides know the characteristics of Amazonian birds and animals. With their keen senses, they guide Aqua Nera’s ergonomic, low-emission skiffs to the jungle trails or tributaries where up-close wildlife encounters are likeliest. Knowing the Peruvian Amazon and the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve like the back of their hand helps our guides make the most of your whirlwind trip to the Amazon.
Recommended Flights: LATAM
Itineraries
Low Water Itinerary - June to October
High Water Itinerary - November to May
Tuesday to Saturday
Route Map
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Day 1 Tuesday:
IQUITOS / NAUTA / EMBARKATION
After 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 city tour and welcome lunch. Next, we head to Nauta port to board Aqua Nera. 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 Aqua Nera's renowned consulting chef, Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.
Notes
- Recommended Flights: LATAM LA2019 (LIM to IQT) *
- Embarkation Time:5:30pm
- Inclusions:Dinner
- Group transfer between airport and port if booked on our recommended flights
*Separate arrangements can be made for morning arrivals.
Day 2 Wednesday:
MARAÑON RIVER / YANAYACU PUCATE RIVER
Rise with the sun for an early morning birdwatching session along the Marañon River. After breakfast, head out for a morning wildlife excursion with a possibility to see sloths, great egrets, parrots, and Taricaya turtles. Later, we explore the Yanayacu Pucate River and go fishing for Amazonia’s notorious piranhas.Next, enjoy biking through the natural landscapes along the riverbanks in the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. After lunch, tap into your spirituality if you'd like, under guidance from a Kukama Kukamiria healer with expertise in connecting with nature. Finally, head out on skiffs again after dinner to cruise along the Yanayaquillo River for stargazing and searching for nocturnal wildlife.
- Inclusions: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 3 Thursday
SAMIRIA RIVER / PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE
The rewards for our early start today are plentiful: a full day excursion including a picnic lunch orchestrated to the tune of the jungle symphony, fishing along the black waters of the Samiria River, and an option to go canoeing, kayaking, swimming, or on a jungle walk inside the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. On the way back to the Marañon River after lunch, we venture out by skiff keeping an eye out for pink river dolphins.
- Inclusions: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Friday
PUERTO PRADO / AMAZON RIVER
As the day begins, embark on a morning wildlife excursion on the Pahuachiro River. After breakfast, visit Puerto Prado Village where there’ll be an opportunity to ride a bike all the way to Santa Cruz Village along the riverbank. You could also visit an experienced beekeeper in the community of San Francisco. In the afternoon, head out for a boat ride to the majestic Amazon River. Before dinner, meet the incredible crew who’ve been working behind the scenes to ensure your exceptional experience aboard Aqua Nera.
- Inclusions: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5: Saturday
PUERTO PRADO / AMAZON RIVER
In the morning, take a guided visit to the local market. Marvel at the regional produce of the Peruvian Amazon and sample exotic snacks if you wish.
Return to Aqua Nera for breakfast and to pack up. Before saying goodbye, we will visit the Manatee Rescue Center, a sanctuary for orphaned Amazonian manatees to rehabilitate before their release back into the wild.
- Inclusions: Breakfast
- Disembarkation Time: 9:00am
- Group transfer between airport and port if booked on our recommended flights
- Recommended Flights: LATAM LA2038 (IQT to LIM) *
Note: All itineraries are subject to change, due to weather and other conditions.
*Please reach out to our reservations team for recommended arrival and departure times. Flight arrangements and timings are subject to change at the carrier’s discretion.
| Price per person in USD in double occupancy | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
| First Deck Design Suite | $ 6,560 | $ 6,840 | $ 7,200 |
| Second Deck Design Suite | $ 7,000 | $ 7,280 | $ 7,640 |
| High season Departures from 23 Dec | |||
| First Deck Design Suite | $ 7,200 | $ 7,480 | $ 7,920 |
| Second Deck Design Suite | $ 7,680 | $ 8,000 | $ 8,400 |
- High Season: Christmas to New Year’s Eve
- All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy.
- 20 Design Suites with king or twin bed.
- Interconnecting suites and family suites available.
- Design Suites all have river facing panoramic windows.
- Capacity: 40 Passengers.
- Child under 12 years old will receive a 20% discount
- Third person sleeping on sofa bed willreceive a 20% discount
- Third person under 12 years old sleeping on sofa bed pays USD550 per night
- Single Supplement – 25% in addition to the adult rate
- All meals while onboard
- Beverages Selected premium wines and beer, non - alcoholic drinks.
- All excursions
- Group transfers to/from vessel when travelling on recommended flights.
- Pacaya Samiria entrance fee.
- Laundry.
- Complimentary access to high - speed WiFi.
- NOTES 5 year age minimum