Mary Anne
To sail in La Perla is to experience the authentic Amazon; to embark on a trip to the most intimate depths of the jungle; to feel the magic of a unique adventure that will take you to discover virgin and unexplored corners; a journey that will connect you directly with the immensity of nature, where nothing matters more than what is authentic on the planet and, above all, what is authentic in oneself.
With 14 air-conditioned cabins, the light, airy rooms throughout the La Perla grant a sense of tranquility amid the wilderness. A range of social areas invite you to relax and enjoy the moment. On the upper deck, swing in a hammock, or perch in a sunbed. Both provide a front-row seat to nature’s spectacles as the boat cruises down the river at a top speed of eight knots.
Chat with your fellow passengers and relive the day’s adventures in either the indoor or outdoor lounge. Pop down to the dining room on the lower deck, where meals including local and international cuisine are on the menu. No matter where you spend time aboard the ship, 14 crew members, including a cruise director and a paramedic, provide top-notch service.
Magic is a constant in the Amazon rainforest of Peru, every being, every corner, has an essence to discover and only those who have lived and studied the Amazon over the years can understand and transmit it. Our expert naturalist guides aboard La Perla, with more than 20 years in the area, are the best hands to take to discover the infinity of the Peruvian Amazon; leading as you feel the culture and the Amazonian life in your own skin .
The outdoor hammock area of La Perla is a unique place where you can feel the caress of the Amazonian air in your face. Breathing becomes an inexplicable experience in a space dedicated to relaxation and contemplation— a space where you can let yourself go in the confines of a land that seems to never end, while the movement of the waters cradles you.
During either a four- or seven-day cruise through the Pacaya-Samiria National Preserve, two bilingual naturalist guides will help you discover the wildlife, plants, and communities of the region. The La Perla Amazon cruise ship sails in the company of two auxiliary boats holding 20 passengers each. Boat outings, including piranha fishing, nighttime caiman spotting, and cruises to see pink river dolphins, allow you to get closer to the mighty waters of the rainforest.
Jungle treks are opportunities to watch for the area’s 200 bird species and 7,300 types of flowering plants. The four-day cruise along the Marañon River offers the chance to see the rainforest from high above the forest floor. Walk over a series of suspension bridges nestled in the treetops. Then, engage in spiritual reflection while meeting a local Shaman to learn about the area’s religions and the medicinal plants that grow in the rainforest. Before you leave, participate in a ceremony to plant a tree as a way to thank Mother Nature for this one-of-a-kind holiday.
4 days / 3 nights
Departure on Sun
Embark on a unique tour of the amazon. Four days and three nights to discover the immensity of a land where nature draws amazing landscapes and life takes unpredictable forms. Enter into the deepest jungle and get to know, first-hand, all the peculiarities of the amazon and its surroundings.
The itineraries and programs proposed by jungle experiences may vary depending on the weather, the river water level in each season and the migratory cycles of the animals. The visit to the communities will depend on the availability of its inhabitants.
Day 1 - Sun: Birth of the amazon- Yanayacu Yacapana Iquitos/Nauta/Amazon river
Day 2 -Mon: Yanayacu de Yacapana – Yarapa amazon river/Yarapa river Ucayali river/vista Alegre
Day 3- Tues: Yarapa river—Caño Pirañaucayali river/Marañon river/Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Day 4 – Wed: Pacaya Samiria NR - Marañon river/Nauta/Iquitos
Departure Wed
Embark on a unique tour of the amazon. Four days and three nights to discover the immensity of a land where nature draws amazing landscapes and life takes unpredictable forms. Enter into the deepest jungle and get to know, first hand, all the peculiarities of the amazon and its surroundings.
The itineraries and programs proposed by jungle experiences may vary depending on the weather, the river water level in each season and the migratory cycles of the animals. The visit to the communities will depend on the availability of its inhabitants.
Day 1 –Wed: Pacaya Samiria national reserve Marañón river/Ucayali river/Pacaya Samiria NR
Day 2 - Thur: Yanayacu Pucate Pacaya Samiria National Reserve / San Regis
Day 3 – Fri: San José de Zarapanga Shiriyucu NR - Pacaya Samiria /Nauta Pacaya Samiria NR/Nauta
Day 4 – Sat: Iquitos Nauta/Iquitos
High water season | Nov- May
Low water season | Jun – Oct
Combine itineraries for the ultimate 7-day Amazon Cruise.
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