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Destinations
4 Destinations
Duration
4 Nights
Price
From $5,685
Ship
A&K Pure Amazon
Covering 60 percent of the country, Peru’s Amazonian region is a magnet for wildlife lovers. Sleepy backwaters, lush islands and deep jungle make up the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, a place of exceptional beauty and biodiversity and Peru’s largest protected area at 8,000 square miles. From June to November is low-water season. Birders and wildlife enthusiasts will leap at the chance to venture into the habitat of some of the rarest and most iconic species on Earth, while visits to local communities of ribereños, or river people, provide insight into local culture and village life. In high-water season, from December to May, the Amazon River and its tributaries (the Marañón and Ucayali) flood, and most of the Pacaya-Samiria reserve is submerged. Though this may sound limiting, it also opens up a perspective on the entire landscape and riverscape that is nothing less than enchanting – and whenever you choose to visit, this untouched wilderness is alive with a seasonal rotation of sloths, monkeys, caimans, pink river dolphins, turtles, manatees and stunning birdlife.
Operated by Abercrombie & Kent aboard A&K Pure Amazon.
Wildlife encounters on day trips and night safaris in the densely biodiverse Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
Cruise the Amazon Basin aboard our boutique riverboat Pure Amazon, an A&K Sanctuary
Expert naturalists onboard help point out wildlife from piranhas and parrots to monkeys and caiman
Experience local culture and Indigenous history through meetings and museums along the way
Land in Lima, Peru's culinary capital on the Pacific coast. Abercrombie & Kent’s team will be on the ground to meet and greet guests, and provide a seamless transfer to your hotel.
Travel by plane from Lima to Iquitos and into the Peruvian countryside. In Nauta, a remote village set on the banks of the Marañón River, you will be met by your river guide and welcomed aboard Pure Amazon, an A&K Sanctuary. Once settled on the intimate riverboat, you will meet the expert naturalists who will accompany your expedition, and dine on innovative Amazonian cuisine.
There are more than 400 species of bird in the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, from scarlet macaws to swallow-tailed hummingbirds. Spot some of the region’s most colorful and curious winged creatures on a guided birding excursion, with an expert answering all your questions along the way. Broaden your knowledge of the area with a midday lecture, then board a skiff for a guided night safari that may reveal the glowing yellow eyes of dozens of caimans and other nocturnal river dwellers.
A visit to a local village community lifts the lid on life in the Amazon Basin: you will meet ribereños, or river people, and learn about their culture. Piranha teeth are often used in local crafts, and you will have the chance to fish for these dangerous omnivores from a skiff, catching and carefully releasing one of the most dangerous fish in the world.
After a final breakfast onboard Pure Amazon, disembark in Nauta. Here you gain insight into the daily life in the region, beginning with a visit to the local market where you see the vibrant array of exotic fruits and vegetables on offer. Continue with a visit to the Museum of Indigenous Amazonian Cultures to explore its rich exhibits of the traditions and histories of Amazonian communities. From here, explore the local handicraft market, featuring handmade jewelry, textiles and wooden crafts that can be taken home as mementos of the journey. Afterwards, fly to Lima, where you enjoy the use of a dayroom until you are assisted to the terminal for your departing flight.
From $5,685
per guest · 4 nights
Prices are a guide and vary with season, cabin category and party size. Your advisor will confirm the exact cost before anything is booked.
Affording the most exclusive guest-to-staff ratio of any riverboat in the Peruvian Amazon, Pure Amazon accommodates up to 22 guests among 10 elegant suites and two single cabins. A triumph of conscious design from architectural luminary Adriana Granato, Pure Amazon’s elegant accommodations feature handcrafted furnishings made from responsibly sourced materials, luxurious en suite bathrooms and panoramic wall-to-wall windows showcasing the ever-changing riverscapes. Inviting shared spaces include indoor and outdoor lounges, a dining room, an observation deck, a library, a wellness room, and an onboard gym featuring state-of-the-art equipment and stunning river views. The vessel also offers Starlink Wi-Fi service and hair dryers. English is the official language on board. Meals are prepared fresh daily by professional onboard chefs using locally sourced ingredients. Named for the pristine beauty and rich biodiversity of the Amazon River, Pure Amazon embodies A&K's commitment to sustainable exploration and authentic cultural immersion.
Double Suite
On Deck Two there are 10 Double Suites, four of which can be interconnected. Extra beds can be provided to create triple-berth suites. All are furnished with queen-size beds, chaises-longues or armchairs and writing desks, and have ensuite bathrooms with showers.
suite · sleeps 2
Single Cabin
Two Single Cabins, with ensuite bathrooms with showers, single beds, writing desks and armchairs beside large windows looking out onto the river, are tucked away at the stern of Deck One.
single · sleeps 1
