The M/V Rio Amazonas carries 42 passengers in 20 air-conditioned cabins on an itinerary which explores life on the Amazon and its people. There is an ample deck area, both covered and uncovered, with comfortable chairs and hammocks, for a leisurely look at life on the river. The main deck contains the bar and an a/c dining room and there is a jacuzzi on the upper deck – perfect for watching the mesmerizing sunsets over the Amazon River.

Day 1: Boarding the Rio Amazonas: Lunch and Dinner

Transfer from the airport/hotel to dock. Board the M/V Rio Amazonas. While sailing down the Amazon River, you will be able to appreciate the varied and beautiful landscapes along the river. Afternoon stop at Yanamono to visit a sugar cane still, then a short walk at Chamaleon Island to observe water Lilies.  

Day 2: Aboard the Rio Amazonas: All meals

Early wake up call for morning bird watching at the Ampiyacu River. Visit the "Bora" and "Huitoto" villages. Later, stop at the town of Pevas, oldest Peruvian town on the Amazon. In the afternoon, a jungle hike through the dense rain forest at the Shishita River with chances to see wildlife.  

Day 3: Aboard the Rio Amazonas: All meals

Morning jungle walk and visits to Paranaquiro village followed by a piranha fishing expedition on a small black water lake. In the afternoon a brief visit to the missionary village at Caballo Cocha. After sunset, cross the lake to look for the Amazon caiman's eyes glow in the reedy shallows.  

Day 4: Depart: Breakfast

Early morning arrival in Santa Rosa Island, Peru, opposite to Leticia/Tabatinga cities. Transfer* to a hotel or airport in Leticia or Tabatinga.

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Note: Longer 6 night itineraries beginning and ending in Iquitos are also available.