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Highlights
Cruising the Amazon
The Amazon Basin is the greatest remaining wilderness on earth. Realistically, there’s only one way to explore it: by boat. And there’s only one way to explore it in the highest of high style: aboard Sanctuary Pure Amazon. This state-of-the-art riverboat offers three-, four- and seven-night itineraries in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, a 21,000-square-kilometre showcase of exceptional beauty and biodiversity in northeastern Peru. A maximum of 22 passengers per cruise guarantees an intimate, focused experience, in which every detail is managed by a best-in-class local team.
Begin your adventure in Iquitos, where you’ll be escorted to the town of Nauta, our embarkation point near the confluence of the Amazon, Marañón and Ucayali rivers. Here you’ll board Pure Amazon and settle into your gorgeously designed suite or cabin. Enjoy a sunset cocktail on the Sun Deck, followed by a gourmet dinner prepared by Pure Amazon’s award-winning chef. The evening concludes with an insightful introduction to the Amazon by your expert guides.
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
After breakfast, embark on your first skiff excursion. Depending on the time of year, you can choose between a guided jungle walk to discover the rich flora and fauna of the rainforest or a serene kayaking journey along one of the river’s atmospheric tributaries. As evening falls, savour a Peruvian-themed dinner featuring local delicacies. The night concludes with a hosted stargazing session beneath a (hopefully!) crystalline night sky.
Wildlife and cultural immersion
Start your day bright and early with a dawn safari, keeping watch for pink dolphins, giant otters and other early risers. Alternatively, enjoy a slower start before setting off for a guided visit a local riverside village – an excellent way to gain direct insight into the way of life of the ribereños who live in and around the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. After lunch, join our chefs for a hands-on cooking class, learning to prepare Amazonian dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
Into the heart of the jungle
Today’s excursions take you deeper into the jungle. Whether you choose a challenging trek through the dense forest (depending on the time of year) or a tranquil river safari, your expert guides will enrich the experience with captivating stories and insights. Return to the boat for a sumptuous dinner, followed by a quiet evening of reflection – combined, perhaps, with a soothing spa treatment.
Flooded forest exploration
If travelling during the high-water season, explore the flooded forest by skiff, navigating through a transformed – yet thriving – landscape of partially submerged trees. Set off on a guided visit a local riverside village – an excellent way to gain direct insight into the way of life of the ribereños who live in and around the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
Scenic cruising and relaxation
After a week of intense exploration, indulge your weary muscles with a spa treatment or a long soak in the Jacuzzi. Alternatively, continue your adventuring with optional morning and afternoon excursions. Spend the afternoon at leisure, enjoying the on-board amenities and savouring the splendour, sights and sounds of your surroundings. Conclude the day with cocktails on the Sun Deck followed by a gourmet dinner, as you savour the final moments of your Amazonian journey.
Final encounters
It may be your final day, but you have one last opportunity to explore. Choose between a morning birdwatching excursion or, depending on the season, a farewell visit to the rainforest before returning to the riverboat. Spend the afternoon at leisure, enjoying the on-board amenities and savouring the splendour, sights and sounds of your surroundings. As dusk falls and the night comes on, gather for an elegant farewell dinner, sharing stories and highlights of your adventure.
Iquitos
After breakfast, disembark at Nauta. Reflect on the unique experiences and breathtaking sights of your journey as you prepare to return home, carrying with you the memories of an extraordinary adventure in the Amazon Basin.
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