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M/V Aria - Amazon River Expedition Cruise

M/V Aria offers unique access to remote areas of the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest

4D/3N - $2,700 Per Person, Master Suite +$150
5D/4N - $3,600 Per Person, Master Suite +$200
8D/7N - $6,300 Per Person, Master Suite +$350
 
Experience the world as it was at the very beginning of time. Sail the waters of the mighty Amazon. Every week of the year, the award-winning Aqua Expeditions’ luxurious M/V Aria takes 32 passengers deep into Peru’s Amazon wilderness to places only ever visited by only a fortunate few. Daily water-based excursions on comfortable launch boats allow guests to experience such wonders as pink dolphins and six-foot-wide water lilies, to fish for sharp-toothed piranha, and to interact with the people who live out their days along the river.
M/V Aria’s expert guides, all under long-term contract to Aqua Expeditions, provide rich narrative detail about life along the Amazon. They enrich guest’s journeys to such little-visited areas as the remote Pacaya Samiria Reserve and the headwaters of the river, with stories about the life and folklore of the area. In fact, many of the guides grew up in Amazonia.
The 32 guests aboard the 147-foot-long M/V Aria enjoy fine wine and haute cuisine, in all-inclusive comfort equivalent to a five-star boutique hotel. The 16 over-sized staterooms all feature en-suite seating areas, generous beds, and wall-to-wall panoramic windows. The observation deck with outdoor jacuzzi and the lounge are also glorious places to sip a pisco sour and watch the world go by. Executive Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, one of Peru’s star chefs, created the M/V Aria’s gourmet menu and fine South American wines are included at every meal.

M/V Aria - Amazon River Expedition Cruise Itineraries

• 4D/3N Low Water Season (June – November)
  1. (Fri) Lima - Iquitos - Amazon River
  2. (Sat) Amazon River – Yanayacu – Yacapana - Yarapa
  3. (Sun) Yanallpa – Magdalena Village – Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
  4. (Mon) Source of the Amazon – Puerto Prado Village – Iquitos
• 4D/3N High Water Season (December – May)
  1. (Fri) Lima - Iquitos - Amazon River
  2. (Sat) Amazon River – Yanayacu – Yacapana - Yarapa
  3. (Sun) Ucayali – Yanallpa – Dorado Rivers – Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
  4. (Mon) Source of the Amazon – Puerto Miguel Village – Iquitos
• 5D/4N Low Water Season (June – November)
  1. (Mon) Lima - Iquitos - Nauta - Maranon River
  2. (Tue) Maranon River – Choroyacu – Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
  3. (Wed) Tacsha River – Pacya Samiria – San Martin de Tipischa
  4. (Thu) Yanayacu Pucate – Tahuayo – Charo Lake
  5. (Fri) Amazon River - Iquitos City Tour - Lima
• 5D/4N High Water Season (December – May)
  1. (Mon) Lima - Iquitos - Nauta - Maranon River
  2. (Tue) Maranon River – Choroyacu – San Pedro de Tipishca - Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
  3. (Wed) Tacsha River – Pacya Samiria – San Martin de Tipischa
  4. (Thu) Yanayaquillo – Tahuayo – Charo Lake
  5. (Fri) Amazon River - Iquitos City Tour - Lima
• 8D/7N Low Water Season (June – November)
  1. (Fri) Lima - Iquitos - Amazon River
  2. (Sat) Amazon – Yanayacu – Yacapana - Yarapa
  3. (Sun) Yanallpa – Magdalena Village – Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
  4. (Mon) Source of the Amazon - Puerto Prado Village – Nauta Cano
  5. (Tue) Maranon River – Choroyacu – Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
  6. (Wed) Tacsha River – Pacaya Samiria – San Martin de Tipishca
  7. (Thu) Yanayacu Pucate – Tahuayo – Charo Lake
  8. (Fri) Amazon River - Iquitos City Tour - Lima
• 8D/7N High Water Season (December – May)
  1. (Fri) Lima - Iquitos - Amazon River
  2. (Sat) Amazon – Yanayacu – Yacapana - Yarapa
  3. (Sun) Ucayali – Yanallpa – Dorado Rivers – Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
  4. (Mon) Source of the Amazon - Puerto Miguel Village – Nauta Cano
  5. (Tue) Maranon River – Choroyacu – San Pedro de Tipishca - Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
  6. (Wed) Tacsha River – Pacaya Samiria – San Martin de Tipishca
  7. (Thu) Yanayacu Pucate – Tahuayo – Charo Lake
  8. (Fri) Amazon River - Iquitos City Tour - Lima
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About M/V Aria

Departing from the Port of Iquitos, the Aria offers three-, four-, and seven-night itineraries year-round. The itinerary specifics depend upon the changing seasons, catered to the best available sightseeing locations. During the wet season, December through May, the river expands, allowing access deeper into the flooded forest. The dry season, June through November, exposes beautiful sandy river beaches. Each departure presents distinctive opportunities for jungle exploration. M/V Aria is Aqua Expedition's 147-foot flagship vessel. Its 16 luxury guest suites, designed by an internationally renowned Peruvian interior designer, measure a generous 240 square feet, and feature large, outward facing panoramic windows and en suite sitting areas. All suites are air conditioned, and four are interconnected, to cater to families. Guests can socialize in the dining room, bar, on the observation deck with outdoor jacuzzi and at the lounge. There is also a small boutique and an exercise room. You'll be served by a crew of 24, including a cruise director, paramedic and four skilled naturalist guides.

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LUXURY EXPEDITION VESSEL 16 suites: All cabins have twin beds that are convertible to a California king-sized bed 8 Design Suites on first deck measuring 240 sq. ft. 8 Design Suites on second deck measuring 240 sq. ft. All suites face outside; large panoramic windows All air-conditioned with en-suite sitting areas 4 interconnecting suites for families SOCIAL AREAS Indoor Bar-Lounge Dining Room Outside Lounge Boutique Observation Deck Exercise room Outdoor jacuzzi TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Capacity: 32 passengers (additional accommodation for 1 child in each cabin) Length: 147 feet / 45 meters Beam: 29.5 feet / 9 meters Draft: 5 feet / 1.5 meters Lifejackets: in all cabins Crew: 24 Guides: 4 Launch Boats: 4, each with a capacity of 8-10 passengers, guide and launch pilot Cruising Speed: 10 knots Cruise Director and Paramedic Two engines, generators, and hot water plants USCG-approved sanitation system with state-of-the-art toilets Automated defibrillator, and certified staff, onboard Ship Owners P&I Club Protection and Indemnity Certification

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INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS

Included in tour cost

Meals as indicated

All airport/hotel transfers

Entrance fees for all scheduled tours and archaeological sites

Four, five or eight day Aqua Cruise

English speaking certified guides

Southern Explorations pre departure services

Excluded in tour cost

International round - trip airfare to and from Peru

Airfare: Lima / Iquitos / Lima - $350 (subject to change)

Airport taxes international (around $55) and local (around $10)

Tips and gratuities

Travel insurance

Alcoholic beverages