Luxury Amazon Adventure
Embark on a luxury Amazon cruise in Peru that takes you deep into the heart of the world’s most biodiverse rainforest. Combining the cultural highlights of Lima with an extraordinary exploration of the Amazon aboard the elegant Delfin cruise, this journey offers unparalleled comfort and adventure. From guided jungle treks and pink river dolphin encounters to immersive cultural visits and night safaris, each day unveils the magic of the rainforest.
As with all our vacations, this itinerary can be tailored to your preferences, ensuring a truly bespoke luxury vacation to Peru.
Day 1 Arrival Lima
Upon arrival at Lima, you’ll be escorted by car to your accommodation in the city.
The remainder of your day will be spent at leisure.
Day 2 Lima
Today, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of Lima, where you’ll visit Plaza Mayor and the Cathedral and San Francisco Convent, with its eerie catacombs filled with human skulls and bones.
Continue your tour at the Rafael Larco Herrera Museum, a privately owned collection of pre-Columbian art and artefacts, before heading along the coast to explore the neighbourhoods of San Isidro, Miraflores and Larco Mar.
Day 3 Lima – Iquitos – Amazon River
This morning you’ll fly to Iquitos (domestic flights are not included in the itinerary), where your guide will meet you for a welcome lunch before boarding your boat, the Delfin, for your luxury Amazon adventure. Settle into your cabin and watch a safety briefing before heading off.
Please note the route varies according to season. This is the high-water itinerary, which runs from November to May; the route varies for the low-water season.
Day 4 Amazon River
Today’s skiff excursion takes guests to a scenic part of the river. Later, you will head to the Dorado River for a skiff exploration, where guests can go piranha fishing and kayaking.
Enjoy a night safari in the evening, where you can witness uninterrupted views of the night sky.
Back on board, sip a pisco sour before dinner.
Day 5 Amazon River
It’s an early start today for a sunrise skiff exploration. After lunch, your adventure continues with swimming, kayaking, or paddle boarding near pink river dolphins.
Then spend the evening learning about the night sky.
Day 6 Amazon River
Your morning excursion will take you to an Amazonian community and guide you on a jungle walk.
In the afternoon, you’ll visit the birthplace of the Amazon, where its two main tributaries – the Ucayali and the Maranon – converge to become the world’s mightiest river.
Day 7 Amazon River
This morning’s skiff excursion takes you back onto the water, where your guide will take you on a walking excursion deep into the forest.
After lunch on board, it’s back to the skiff for an afternoon excursion to a majestic River. You will be up close to the vibrant greenery of the Amazon and have the opportunity to observe exotic nocturnal wildlife.
Day 8 Amazon River
It’s an early start today for a full day excursion exploring and participating in a Shamana Ceremony.
In the afternoon, you will have another chance to spot pink river dolphins before embarking on a night safari.
Day 9 Amazon River
This morning, you'll visit and explore the jungle on a guided walk.
As Delfin heads towards Iquitos, you can participate in a few last activities, from swimming to canoeing, paddle boarding, or simply curling up with a good book on board.
Day 10 Amazon River
Today your day will start with a trip to the Rescue & Rehabilitation Centre of River Mammals. Learn more about this successful project and see how the manatees are cared for before their return to the wild.
As your last afternoon on board, soak up all the last bits of beautiful Amazonian nature and take part in a few last activities.
Day 11 Departure
Today you’ll be escorted to the airport for your journey home.
- Enjoy a private guided tour of Lima’s main sights and attractions
- Cruise through the Amazon aboard Delfin Amazon Cruises
- Observe an array of exotic birds and wildlife
- Go swimming, canoeing or kayaking in the Amazon and its tributaries
- Enjoy skiff excursions to meet the communities that live along the Amazon
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