E-mail a friendShip: MV Aqua
Itinerary: Luxury Amazon
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MV AquaPhoto by: W. Wust
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |
| Suite | Master Suite | ||
| 5 | Nov 4, 2008 Dec 2, 2008 |
$2,600 | $2,800 |
| All departures are not shown. MV Aqua has weekly 5D/4N departures every Tuesday. | |||
| 5 | Jan 6, 2009 Feb 3, 2009 Mar 3, 2009 Apr 7, 2009 May 5, 2009 Jun 2, 2009 Jul 7, 2009 Aug 4, 2009 Sep 1, 2009 Oct 6, 2009 Nov 3, 2009 Dec 1, 2009 |
$2,800 | $3,000 |
| All departures are not shown. MV Aqua has weekly 5D/4N departures every Tuesday. | |||
| Destinations : Amazon, Peru, South America Activities : Cultural Activities, Nature Viewing, Photography, River Cruising |
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During your light-filled days on the Amazon, you will explore winding jungle creeks by motorized skiff and stop at remote villages to search for local crafts. Your journey through the powerful region will take on three tributaries.
Day 1 : Birthplace of the Amazon/Nauta Cano/Ucayali River and Puerto Miguel
Board the luxurious MV Aqua and settle into your spacious suite. After lunch, we depart on the Ucayali River Excursion.
Day 2 : Tapiche River/El Sapote Creek
Begin with an early morning via skiff along the remote Tapiche River to search for harpy eagles. After breakfast, fish for piranha on the Tapiche.
Day 3 : Pacaya Samiria Reserve
Full-day excursion into the wildlife-rich Reserve in small boats. After dinner, choose to go out on skiffs to experience nightlife along the river.
Day 4 : Ucayali/Amazon River/Sapo Playa/Jurassic Park
Begin with a cruise down the Ucayali and Amazon Rivers, with a stop to visit the small, banana-growing village of Sapo Playa where you will need items--t-shirts or school supplies--to barter for purchase. Later that day and evening, we will visit "Jurassic Park:, a prehistoric-looking swamp where giant, six-foot lily-pads grow.
Day 5 : Tahuayo River/Iquitos Tour/Departure
Wake up for an early morning excursion on the Tahauyo River to capture your last sunrise photos.
Enjoy your afternoon in the remote city of Iquitos, and then head home.
Included: all meals while on board, wine with meals, all excursions, transfers to/from vessel when arriving on recommended flights, and Pacaya Samiria entrance fee.
Not included: Air tickets to/from Iquitos, guide and crew gratuities, or bar and boutique purchases.
Prices are based on a 3% cash discount.
Ship Description: MV Aqua
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MV AquaPhoto by: W. Wust
The new MV Aqua is the first true luxury vessel to ever cruise the northern Amazon. Its 12 over-sized guest suites all feature in-suite sitting areas and generous outward-facing panoramic windows. Each of the handsomely decorated air-conditioned suites measures between 230 to 240 sq. ft, and is designed by noted Peruvian architect Jordi Puig. You can socialize in the dining room, bar, on the observation deck, and in the outdoor lounge.
Low water on the river takes place from June to November and peak high water from January to March. During lower water, the daily excursions will involve walking or hiking for which you will be provided boots.
Suite230 sq ft, twin beds that convert to king, panoramic windows, sitting area, and private facilities. |
Master Suite240 sq ft, twin beds that convert to king, panoramic windows, sitting area, and private facilities. |
