THE GREAT ESCAPE
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What's included
From Jan - Dec 2024
- ~ 6 nights cruise aboard the Amatista Amazon Riverboat
- ~ 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
- ~ Amazon riverboat, plane, private bus.
- ~ Orientation tour of Iquitos
- ~ Launches and land excursions with our expert naturalist team
- ~ Tipping
- ~ Travel insurance
- ~ Others not mentioned
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
Arrive Lima
Arrive at any time, an arrival transfer is included.
Private Vehicle Jorge Chávez International Airport – Lima45m-1h
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting with G Representative
The adventure begins today. Feel free to explore, but make sure you're back in time to meet the group. Your G Representative will review the details of your tour.
Lima - Iquitos
Catch an early flight to Iquitos and transfer to the Amazon Riverboat. The river exploration begins with two boat excursions by motorized skiff, one during the day and one at night. Watch as the jungle comes alive with nocturnal species at nighttime. During free time, relax on board and soak in the natural beauty.
The day begins very early to catch our flight to Iquitos and transfer to the Amazon Riverboat. Once on board the ship, relax and soak in the natural beauty of the wild rainforest. Step out on deck to watch the riverbanks go by, and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife such as grey and pink dolphins.
Expert guides will lead jungle walks, give lectures, and point out unique species of bird and marine life as you explore the smaller tributaries of the river.
PlaneLima – Iquitos3h1020km
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.
Boat Excursion on the Amazon RiverPacaya Samiria National Reserve
Downsize from the Riverboat and step onto a motorized skiff. Listen to an expert naturalist guide describe the surrounding area while spotting wildlife as it passes by.
Night Time Boat ExcursionPacaya Samiria National ReserveEvening
Take advantage of this nighttime boat ride in the wild, and watch the Amazon become a different domain. Be on the lookout for bats, capybaras, black caimans, poison frogs, and a vast number of other species. See if our flashlights will reflect the ‘red eye shine’ of the black caiman or show the glowing yellow eyes of a jaguar!
Amatista RiverboatIquitos – Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Hop aboard and float on to the next stop.
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Head out into the Pacaya Samiria Reserve on a boat excursion and search for monkeys, sloths, and macaws. In the afternoon, take a walk through the jungle and visit a local community to learn about their traditions. After dinner, opt to go on a night excursion to Piranha Creek.
Amatista RiverboatPacaya Samiria National Reserve
Hop aboard and float on to the next stop.
Pacaya Samiria Reserve Birdwatching ExcursionPacaya Samiria National Reserve
Rise early to head out in this birdwatching haven on the search for over 200 bird species that call the Amazon home. Try to spot parrots, macaws, herons, kingfishers, swallows, martins, falcons, black collared hawks and many more.
Pacaya Samiria Reserve Wildlife ExcursionPacaya Samiria National Reserve
The guides will point out the interesting wildlife species that inhabit the riverbanks, and unusual fish and vegetation that can be found in the river. Stay on the lookout for squirrel and wooly monkeys, caimans and sloths.
Pacaya Samiria Reserve Land ExcursionPacaya Samiria National Reserve
Leave the boat behind and take a walk through the jungle. Visit a local community to learn about their traditions
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Explore the town of Nauta before continuing to cruise down the Amazon River. In the afternoon enjoy a jungle walk and learn about medicinal plants, search for monkeys and keep an eye out for reptiles.
Nauta VisitNauta
Pay a visit to the jungle town of Nauta. Ride the local motorcars and browse the local market during this included tour. Try your hand at bargaining and pick up some souvenirs!
Sapi Sapi Lake VisitNauta
Visit the Sapi Sapi lake, a small lake where you can spot turtles and the giant arapaima fish.
Amatista RiverboatNauta – Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Hop aboard and float on to the next stop.
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Explore the Amazon River and some of its tributaries in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. In the constantly changing Amazon we offer flexible itineraries, the naturalists onboard tailor each departure to the surroundings and water levels to ensure you get the most out of your Amazon adventure. Over the next few days, enjoy shore excursions, night excursions, educational lectures, a visit to a local shaman, an indigenous village, and the incredible wildlife of this lush area.
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Explore the Amazon River and some of its tributaries in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. In the constantly changing Amazon we offer flexible itineraries, the naturalists onboard tailor each departure to the surroundings and water levels to ensure you get the most out of your Amazon adventure. Over the next few days, enjoy shore excursions, night excursions, educational lectures, a visit to a local shaman, an indigenous village, and the incredible wildlife of this lush area.
Amazon Jungle ExcursionPacaya Samiria National Reserve
Go on an early morning excursion to watch the rainforest world wake up. Spot iguanas, river turtles, cormorants, or wattled jacana, and gain insight into another side of the jungle.
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Explore the Amazon River and some of its tributaries in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. In the constantly changing Amazon we offer flexible itineraries, the naturalists onboard tailor each departure to the surroundings and water levels to ensure you get the most out of your Amazon adventure. Over the next few days, enjoy shore excursions, night excursions, educational lectures, a visit to a local shaman, an indigenous village, and the incredible wildlife of this lush area.
Amazon Jungle ExcursionPacaya Samiria National Reserve
Go on an early morning excursion to watch the rainforest world wake up. Spot iguanas, river turtles, cormorants, or wattled jacana, and gain insight into another side of the jungle.
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve - Lima
In the morning explore the shoreline by motorized skiff keeping your eyes out for birds, monkeys and sloths. Leave the peacefulness of the river behind en route stop at the manatee rescue centre before catching a flight back to Lima. Enjoy the evening in the city.
Choroyacu Wildlife ExcursionPacaya Samiria National Reserve
Rise early and set out to explore the impressive biodiversity of the area's unusual ecosystem. Look for a quiet spot to enjoy a picnic breakfast, followed by a trip to explore Choroyacu. Ride up the Nahuapa River for piranha fishing. Visit Choroyacu Creek to have the opportunity to climb in a dugout canoe and explore this scenic area with the locals.
Depart Lima
Depart at any time.
Tour Highlights:
- Explore the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
- Dine on food fresh from the jungle
- Spot pink dolphins on the Amazon River
- Interact with members of the local community
- Learn the intricacies of Amazon wildlife
Travel Period | Twin | - | - | - |
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January 2024: 13 | RM18130 | |||
February 2024: 10 | RM18130 | |||
March 2024: 16 | RM18130 | |||
April 2024: 20 | RM18130 | |||
May 2024: 4, 18 | RM18130 | |||
June 2024: 22 | RM16410 | |||
July 2024: 13, 27 | RM16410 | |||
August 2024: 10 | RM18130 | |||
September 2024: 7 | RM18130 | |||
October 2024: 5, 19 | RM18130 | |||
November 2024: 16 | RM18130 | |||
December 2024: 21 | RM18130 |