• Start: Departure from the airport in the city of Iquitos.
• Duration: 7 days and 6 nights (departures are on Sundays).
• Type of transport: La Perla luxury cruise service.
• Tickets: All entrance tickets included in the tour.
• Tour guide: Professional guide in English or Spanish for each excursion.
• Feeding: 6 breakfasts (+ 1 box breakfast), 6 lunches and 6 dinners.
• Vessel: 7 days and 6 nights in suites on the La Perla cruise ship (with private river views, air conditioning, desks, closets, as well as private bathroom with hot shower).
• Tourist attractions to visit: City of Iquitos (City Tour), Nauta River, Amazon River, Nauta Caño, Ucayali River, San Regis Community, Yanayacu de Pucate, Shiriyacu stream, Pacaya Samiria Reserve, Amazon natural park, Yacapana creek, Vista Alegre village, Cocha piranha, Gasparito creek, Marañon River, Amazon Forever Center.
• Payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, PayPal.
• Reservations from 2 people.
• Immediate confirmation.

• Enjoy seven fantastic days on the Pearl of the Amazon cruise, which will take you through the biodiverse tourist attractions of the Peruvian Amazon. The tour begins with a visit to the city of Iquitos and departure aboard comfortable luxury suites. The visitor will travel along the Amazon River, the rivers that feed it, the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve and many other destinations full of vegetation, flora and fauna. You will be able to interact with striking species such as the macaw, the parrot, the manatee, different species of monkeys and more. In addition, you will get to know the people who live along the riverbanks, their customs, language, traditions, legends and even their natural medicine. The tour includes 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners. Each suite includes maximum comfort on board with air conditioning, furniture, private bathroom and private views of the Amazon River. All within a well-organized, safe and adventurous service.

• The 7-day La Perla Cruise tour allows you to take a tour of the main attractions of the Peruvian Amazon. The visitor will enjoy the luxurious facilities of the La Perla ship, with a vintage design that includes suites with hot showers, fold-out king size beds, furniture and beautiful scenic views of the Amazon River and its tributaries. In addition to the luxury, the visitor will enjoy the best of Amazonian gastronomy with exquisite dishes included in the seven days. The tour also includes excursions in tourist boats on the rivers that feed the Amazon in search of the great diversity of flora and fauna of the area. The service already includes everything necessary for a safe excursion. The service offers tour guide, transportation, food, entrance fees and everything you need to enjoy seven days in luxury, but full of unforgettable experiences.

DAY 1:

• The 7 day Amazon Pearl Cruise tour starts with pick up at the Iquitos airport on Sunday (tour available all year round, except Christmas and New Year’s Eve).
• Then, aboard a tourist transport, a tour of the main tourist attractions of the city of Iquitos is made. Meanwhile, visitors can enjoy their box breakfast included in the tour.
• Once in the port of Nauta you will stop to board the La Perla cruise ship. The staff on board will take you to your cabin and show you the itineraries and areas of the ship.
• Around 1:00 p.m. you will have lunch with a view of the Marañon River (vegetarian option with previous coordination).
• In the evening we will take the first excursion to the Nauta Caño area where the visitor will spot species that make their appearance in the dark: spiders, lizards, bats and more.
• Back in La Perla we will enjoy an exquisite dinner. Then we will rest in the comfortable cabin of the boat.

DAY 2:

• On day 2 of the tour we will visit the Yanayacu River in Pucate. There the tourist will be welcomed with a picnic breakfast, in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve where, with luck, we will see pink dolphins.
• On the way back to La Perla you will enjoy a delicious lunch. In addition, a specialized guide will give a talk about the idiosyncrasy and daily life of the Amazonian man throughout the years.
• In the afternoon, aboard a boat, we will depart to the community of San Regis. There, the visitor will learn about the daily life of an Amazonian community, their traditions, experiences and stories. In addition, a shaman will share his knowledge about their rituals, natural medicine and way of conceiving the world.
• After a well-deserved rest, we will go on another excursion to the community of San Regis, where we will learn about the language, traditions, history and handicrafts of a native Amazonian people.
• Before retiring, each visitor will plant a tree as a tribute to Mother Nature.
• Back on the ship it’s time to relax with a live band and a spectacular dinner.
• Then we will rest in the comfortable cabin of the boat.

DAY 3:

• On the third day we will also leave early for an early morning excursion to the Iquitos creek, an ideal area to observe birds and species looking for food at dawn.
• We will then return to the boat to enjoy a tourist breakfast with beautiful views of the river.
• The next excursion will be through the hanging bridges of the Amazon, a space full of adventure and beautiful landscapes. The visitor will have the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the Amazon from a higher point of view.
• Afterwards, we will return to La Perla to enjoy a delicious lunch in the ship’s luxurious dining room.
• After some time of rest in the comfort of the boat, we will make a walking excursion through the so-called Shiriyacu stream. There we will have the opportunity to fish for piranhas.
• Also, with a little luck, we will be able to spot and photograph the peculiar bufeos, the pink dolphins of the Amazon.
• Back on the ship, at nightfall, we will relax with live music. Dinner will be delicious in the ship’s dining room.
• In the evening we will relax in the ship’s luxurious cabin.

DAY 4:

• On day four of the tour we will leave early in the morning on an excursion to the Gasparito Gorge. There we will enjoy bird and monkey watching.
• On the way back to the boat, we will enjoy a delicious breakfast. In addition, the bartender will give us a class in the preparation of Peruvian cocktails, such as pisco sour.
• Then, aboard a boat, we will sail to the Maravali Lagoon, where we will have the opportunity to observe famous aquatic plants of the Amazon (such as the victoria regia).
• On the way back to the boat we will enjoy a delicious tourist lunch with privileged views of the Amazon.
• In the afternoon we will make an excursion to enjoy the sunset in the Amazon, an incredible spectacle. We will let the night fill the trees with its darkness and mystery. We will be able to hear the sound of animals in a memorable spectacle.
• Upon our return to La Perla we will have dinner with live music.
• In the evening we will rest in the luxurious cabin of the ship La Perla.

DAY 5:

• On the fifth day of the tour, early in the morning, we will go on a boat excursion on the Ucayali River where we will be able to spot various birds in the treetops.
• Then we will return to the boat to enjoy an exquisite buffet breakfast with traditional Amazonian dishes.
• After a well-deserved rest in the boat facilities we will make an excursion through the waters of the Yarapa River. There we will be able to appreciate different species of animals in their natural habitat. Highlights: the sloth bear, the macaw, the toucan, the parrot and various species of primates.
• Then we will return to the boat to enjoy a well-deserved lunch on the boat deck. After a rest we will take an excursion to the village of Vista Alegre, a place where we will learn about the traditions and experiences of an original Amazonian people.
• On the way back to the Perla we will enjoy a sightseeing dinner.
• In the evening we will return to rest in the luxurious cabin of the ship.

DAY 6:

• On the sixth day we will enjoy a buffet breakfast under the comfortable facilities of the boat La Perla.
• Then, the specialized guide will give us a didactic talk about the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, a very biodiverse area with many species of trees, plants, flora and fauna.
• Afterwards, we will take a boat trip to the point where the Marañon and Ucayali rivers join to form the majestic Amazon. Together with our guide, we will learn about the hydrography that characterizes the Peruvian Amazon region.
• Back on the boat we will enjoy a delicious lunch.
• In the afternoon, always with a specialized guide, we will walk through the area of La Casual. There we will explore the habitat of frogs, lizards and giant trees. This is why the place is called ‘avatar’.
• Upon returning to the ship we will contemplate the Amazonian sunset in the comfort of La Perla.
• In the evening we will enjoy the last dinner, with the company of the rest of the crew. It will be a pleasant evening with all the people who were part of the adventure.
• In the evening we will return to rest in the luxurious cabin of the ship.

DAY 7:

• On the last day of the tour we will enjoy breakfast on board.
• Then, we will stop in the city of Nauta to descend and visit its market, where various Amazonian products and even healing plants are sold. This is a close contact with the people who live in the Amazon.
• Back on the ship, we will pick up our belongings for the final transfer to the airport. However, before that, we will visit the Amazon Forever rehabilitation center. There we will learn how people rescue, care for and protect manatees, an endangered species that continues to be hunted indiscriminately.
• In the Amazon Forever we will also interact with other rescued species such as monkeys, parrots and more manatees.
• After the visit we will transfer to the airport in the city of Iquitos where the tour ends.

• Pick up from the airport in the city of Iquitos.
• Final transfer to Iquitos airport.
• Transfers to the ports, the city of Iquitos (City Tour).
• 7 days and 6 nights on the La Perla Cruise (standard rooms with privileged river views, air conditioning, desks, closets, hair dryer, as well as private bathroom with hot shower).
• 6 breakfasts (+ 1 box breakfast), 6 lunches and 6 dinners prepared by the best chefs in the region.
• Excursions to the various tourist attractions of the Amazon (all-inclusive service).
• Professional tour guide service for each excursion.
• Entrance ticket to all tourist attractions.
• Gratuities.
• Souvenirs.

• Clothing suitable for the tropical and humid climate of the Amazon rainforest (sandals, polo shirt, shorts, skirt, leggings).
• Comfortable hiking shoes.
• Hat (or cap) for sun protection.
• Sun block.
• Personal utensils for nights in cabins.
• Mosquito repellent.
• Sunglasses.
• Passport or identity card.
• Camera.
• Snacks and rehydrating drinks.
• Identity card or passport.
• Suitable backpack.

• The 7 days Amazon Pearl Cruise tour starts with the pick up of the visitor from the airport in the city of Iquitos. The tour starts on Sunday and ends on Saturday. The tour concludes with the transfer of the visitor to the airport in Iquitos.

• The city of Iquitos is located 105 meters above sea level, so there are no symptoms of altitude sickness or mountain sickness.

• The tour is a personalized service on the La Perla 7-day luxury cruise on the Amazon To upgrade your cabin to a suite, please contact info@machupicchuterra.com or (+51) 982 108 083.