Birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts enter the habitats of rare and iconic species during the low-water season, which runs from June through November. The river communities known as ribereños allow visitors to experience authentic local customs together with everyday activities. This untouched natural area supports various animal species like monkeys and sloths and caimans and turtles, and pink dolphins.
Your journey starts in Iquitos with a one-hour and forty-five-minute car ride to Nauta, which lies deep in the Marañón River area. The Explorer’s Lounge welcomes you after check-in, where you can attend a briefing about the upcoming days while enjoying a creative dinner from the onboard chefs. First night on the cruise.
Start the morning with an optional sunrise birdwatching trip at Nauta Caño, a creek surrounded by dense vegetation and still blackwater. This location hosts various bird species, which include black-collared hawks and colorful tanagers, and oropendolas that display yellow tail feathers.
Begin with a breakfast meal before guests board a skiff to navigate Yanayacu Pucate, which ranks among the most beautiful waterways within the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. You should keep your camera in hand because you could see squirrel monkeys and tamarins, and iguanas. You can also try catch-and-release fishing for piranhas.
The sun sets at 3 pm, so you should visit Yanayaquillo during this time to see the quiet stream, which has tree cover and various bird species and other wildlife. Paddle a double kayak through its narrow channels or join a skiff outing with your guide. The night descends upon the forest as the spotlight reveals caimans’ glowing eyes while nocturnal creatures such as night monkeys and insects become active. The day concludes with a summary session followed by dinner and stargazing opportunities when the sky remains unobstructed.
Early in the morning, visit Nueva Arica, a welcoming village along the river where water levels can shift up to 30 feet with the seasons. People can find out about residents through visiting their houses to understand their water survival techniques during flood and drought seasons. This expedition backs sustainable initiatives that enable communities to use their forest resources in an eco-friendly way. The location allows visitors to experience both calm blackwater kayaking and swimming activities.
The afternoon begins with a guided visit to the Samiria River, which locals call the jungle mirror because its dark water reflects the surrounding forest and sky. Your guide will show you monkeys and sloths and birds, but also reveal tiny creatures like frogs and ants and spiders. The day ends with a final briefing and a celebratory farewell dinner onboard.
After breakfast, the Pure Amazon departs for its return trip to Nauta. The educational project Formabiap receives support from the cruise. The educational institution provides bilingual teacher training to approximately 200 indigenous students who learn Spanish together with their native languages. Visitors enter the space through musical performances, which lead them to discover longhouse construction techniques before receiving purification from an elder and listening to plant medicine stories. The journey ends with a private transfer to Iquitos, which leads either to your hotel or to the airport terminal.
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