The Zafiro Experience: 8-Day Low Water Season

Arrive in Iquitos and transfer by private vehicle to Nauta, enjoying a boxed lunch en route. Once aboard the cruise, settle into your suite and enjoy a pisco-based welcome cocktail on the observation deck. As the ship departs, the naturalist guides provide an overview of the journey ahead. After a short rest, embark on a night skiff excursion to Nauta Caño, searching for nocturnal wildlife such as frogs, tarantulas, and caimans. Back onboard, enjoy a welcome dinner infused with Amazonian flavors.

Begin your day with birdwatching from the top deck, then head out by boat to the pristine Yanayacu de Pucate area for a nature breakfast. Enjoy kayaking or a refreshing swim in the blackwater river before returning to the ship for a cocktail demo and lunch. In the afternoon, visit the community of San Regis for a cultural exchange with a local shaman, learning about spiritual traditions. Participate in a symbolic tree planting and browse locally made crafts before returning for dinner and live music onboard.

After breakfast, explore the Amazon on foot with a jungle hike followed by a canopy walk, offering treetop views of the rainforest. Return to the ship for lunch and a talk on endangered species. In the afternoon, cruise the Nahuapa River, trying traditional piranha fishing techniques. As dusk falls, enjoy a night safari in search of more nocturnal creatures, then relax with live music and dinner back on board.

Explore the Casual forest trail in search of colorful frogs, Avatar trees, and the giant Victoria Amazonica water lilies. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase handmade crafts from local artisans. Back on the ship, enjoy a cooking demo before lunch, followed by a talk on the origins of the Amazon. In the afternoon, cruise to the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers—the birthplace of the Amazon—where you may spot pink dolphins before heading back for dinner.

Start your morning with a motocar tour through Nauta, visiting its vibrant local market. After breakfast back on the ship, take a jungle walk in the Florida Reserve to spot mahogany trees, frogs, and exotic birds. Enjoy lunch onboard, followed by an afternoon boat trip through the Pahuachiro area, known for its rich wildlife. End the day with a stunning Amazon sunset and dinner onboard.

Before breakfast, enjoy a sunrise skiff ride along the Amazon River, witnessing daily life along the banks. Later, explore the wildlife-rich Yarapa blackwater river. After lunch and a cultural talk, visit the community of Paranapura to learn about their lifestyle and customs. As the sun sets, head out for another night excursion to spot nocturnal jungle life. The day concludes with dinner and live music on board.

Begin the day with a skiff exploration of the Yarapa River, followed by a nature walk in Yucuruchi, a remote area of the Ucayali River within Pacaya Samiria. Spot native wildlife and lush landscapes before returning for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, cruise the Amazon in search of pink dolphins and take in the vibrant colors of an Amazonian sunset. Enjoy your final evening onboard with live music, a farewell presentation, and dinner.

After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Iquitos with a meaningful stop at the Amazon Forever Bio Park. Learn how biologists rehabilitate endangered manatees and other wildlife before releasing them back into the wild. This conservation-focused visit concludes your Amazon adventure. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.