UCAYALI RIVER – YANALLPA RIVER – TAPICHE RIVER – DORADO RIVERS – ZAPOTE – PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE 

Yanallpa River Expedition. After breakfast, with in the vast Amazon flooded forest, cruise along an amazing black water stream, as your guides tell you about the rainforest. We explore what scientists call a “gallery forest,” because of its narrow vegetation that creates a tunnel of leaves. As we float through this tunnel, our naturalist guides help you to spot parrots, macaws, and fluffy monk saki monkeys in the trees along the riverbanks.

UCAYALI RIVER -YARAPA RIVER – AMAZONAS RIVER – PANGUANA 2nd ZONE

Expedition to the Yarapa River. We continue exploring the waterways by skiff, to where gray and pink freshwater dolphins swim and play around our boats. The people of the Amazonia believe these very dolphins turn into humans to steal handsome men or pretty women from their villages during celebrations. On this excursion we will observe monkeys such as brown capuchin and saddle backed tamarin monkeys, birds such as fly catchers, trogons, wood peckers and more.

Return to the Zafiro at 12:00 pm, and begin sailing down river, toward Iquitos. Followed by lunch and siesta.

Cooking class experience in Panguana 2nd Zone. We will have our cooking class in a native home with your naturalist guide as interpreter. We will learn by first-hand about the Amazon cuisine and taste our Amazonian culinary art.

Return to the Zafiro.

Once we are back on board, the ship continues downstream, sailing toward Iquitos through the night. Briefing in the Indoor Lounge and recap of your itinerary and wildlife sightings at 7:00 pm.

Dinner and Crew Presentation. After dinner, your naturalist guides will introduce the crew members whom you may not have met, as they have been busy “behind the scenes” to create your seamless Jungle Experiences.

CHECK OUT – DISIMBARK AT IQUITOS – CITY TOUR – TRANFER TO THE AIRPORT 

Return to the ZAFIRO at 11:00 am followed by an early lunch. Share a last lunch with your fellow passengers, before your onward journey.

Disembarkation/Manatee Rescue Center/Transfer to the Airport. En route to Iquitos airport, you will visit the manatee Rescue Center, where biologists and volunteers care for endangered Amazon manatees that conservation authorities have rescued.

See how the manatees are cared for, and prepared for re-introduction into their natural habitat. Check-in at Iquitos International Airport at 4:30 pm. Your guides will assist you with the check-in and departure formalities until the time to board your flight back to Lima.

Itinerary Addendum

The itineraries are subject to change due to weather conditions at certain times of the year. The water levels of the rivers also vary from time to time, as well as the hours of sailing. Excursions may be modified at the discretion of the Zafiro crew. 

Weather

The weather in Iquitos is warm and humid and the temperature varies between 33 °C (90 °F) and 21 °C (70 °F).

The rainy (high water) season is from November to May.

The dry (low water)season is from June to October. Each season boasts dramatic difference in plants, animals, and weather.

Clothing

Light and fresh pieces, blouses, long-sleeved shirts, swimwear, shoes with soft rubber sole for the boat (rubber boots and rain ponchos are provided by us),cardigan or long-sleeved shirts, wind resistant jackets. The days are hot and humid while the night breeze is fresh. 

Insects & Mosquitoes

 We recommend taking Vitamin B or B-15 a few days before arrival to the jungle. These vitamins are the best natural repellent against insect bites. As well, do not forget to bring conventional repellent and cream for bites.

Note: Please note that changes and adjustments in the itinerary may occur due to weather conditions, river conditions, and/or airline issues. We suggest that you coordinate with anticipation with the airline or travel agency through which you have organized your journey with us. Jungle Experiences is not responsible for such contingencies.

Included:

• All meals while onboard, ( arrival day: dinner; cruise days: all meals; departure day: breakfast & lunch).Natural juices, soda, coffee, tea, water and beer.
• All excursions & equipment (including rubber boots & rain ponchos).
• Transfer to/from vessel when arriving on recommended flights to Iquitos.
• Entrance fee to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.

Not Included:

• Air tickets to and from Iquitos – Cost of medical emergencies (including evacuation)
• Tipping guidelines: We recommend and amount in the range of US$ 20 -US$ 30 per passenger per night for the crew and between US$ 7 -US$ 10 per passenger per night for the guides – Any additional transportation services – Any additional bar consumptions

Fit Reservations & Payments:

• For reservations made 101 days or more prior to departure: a deposit of US$450.00 per person is required to confirm the booking. The final balance is required 100 days prior to the departure day . If the payment is not received on time, the reservation(s) will be automatically released.
• For reservations made 100 days or less prior to departure: a full non-refundable payment is required to confirm the booking.

Fit Cancelations Policy:

• Cancellations made 131 days or more prior to departure: the deposit will be refunded, less US$ 150.00 administrative fee per person.
• Cancellations made 130 to 101 days prior to departure: all deposits are non refundable.
• Cancellations made 100 days or less prior to departure: full payment will be applied as the cancellation penalty.