Delfin III Amazon Riverboat 4-Night Itinerary

PM: Upon your arrival at the Iquitos airport, crew, members of the Delfin III will be waiting to welcome you. You will then be led to a comfortable private vehicle in which you will be served a boxed lunch as you are driven on a 95-kilometer paved-road journey to the port town of Nauta. Once reaching this town situated on the bank of the Marañon River, you will receive a VIP greeting at the Delfin III’s private port. After boarding the Delfin III, the ship’s qualified staff will introduce you to your cozy suite, which is specially equipped with all the amenities for traveling in comfort, including orthopedic beds, pure cotton sheets, 100% pure natural latex pillows, cotton bathrobes, air conditioning, and your private bathroom with Spanish-style hot water showers – all complemented with a spacious private terrace. As the Delfin III begins heading upriver, you can enjoy panoramic views of the region from the elegantly outfitted upper observation deck*. Here, the Delfin III’s bartender will be waiting to serve you an exotic Happy Hour cocktail made with regional fruits and Pisco – the national brandy liquor of Peru. Afterwards, your naturalist guide will give you an overview of your journey’s schedule, activities, route, highlights, geographical highlights, the historical background, and the vegetation and wildlife to keep your eye out for, as well as other useful details.

(*) NOTE: In addition to a completely equipped bar, the third deck also features an entertainment center that is used for film presentations, as well as extensive literature about the area’s fauna, flora, etc.)

AM: Today we will start cruising along the Yanayacu and Pucate Rivers, continuing to peek into their various creeks and lagoons while on board the ship’s motorized canoe. Here, you will even have the opportunity to swim in these jungle rivers along with their famous Pink dolphins!

PM: By afternoon we will have made our way to Nauta Caño Creek, which is known for its Squirrel- and Silverback tamarillo monkeys, birds, dolphins and even sloths! In this area, you will have a chance to spot wildlife on the riverbanks, as well as find insects of all colors, shapes and sizes. You will even have a chance to do some fishing for the famous piranha, a delightful and challenging experience you won’t forget! As night approaches, your guide will take you on a night safari in search of caiman alligators and night birds.

AM: The officers and ship crew of the Delfin III will undoubtedly bid you a fond farewell as you begin your departure. At the port of Nauta, the Delfin III’s ground crew will be waiting to take you by private vehicle back to the city of Iquitos, a 95-kilometer journey on a paved road. On our way from Nauta back to Iquitos airport, you will visit the River Mammal Rescue & Rehabilitation Center (ACOBIA), where you will have the chance to see baby manatees and learn about these wonderful and docile creatures and why they are on the endangered species list. You will also have the chance to pet and feed these enchanting creatures. At the center, there are also other animals that have been rescued from poaching operations and are now cared for.  Finally, at the airport, the Delfin III’s staff will be on hand to help you with your luggage and check in. (Your return flight will take you directly to the city of Lima, the capital of Peru). At the security gate, your guide and Delfin crew members will say goodbye, each truly hoping that you enjoyed your stay and your Amazon travel experience!