M.V. Rio Amazonas Cruise
Tabatinga To Iquitos
The M/V Rio Amazonas is a 44 passenger vessel designed as an intimate, compact and informal cruise vessel enabling the traveller to explore the Amazon in casual comfort. She has been operating on the Amazon for 100 years and was completely refurbished in 1994. Cabins are air-conditioned with 2 lower berths, carpet, windows or portholes, and private facilities. On the Sun deck there are three triple cabins, with three lower beds. There is also a “bunkhouse option” - communal sleeping area with share facilities.
Day 1 - Wednesday
Tabatinga
Sail upriver. Orientation for new passengers and cabin assignments. Time permitting there will be an afternoon or evening shore excursion by small boat. After dinner the Head Guide will explain the next day's activities. Time to relax and get to know your fellow passengers. LD
Day 2 - Thursday
Chimbote - San Pablo - Peruate River
Early morning bird watching trip followed by a jungle walk near the village of Chimbote. Our guides have a comprehensive knowledge of the birds of the area and will also explain to you the many uses of plants by the local people. Late morning visit the small missionary town of San Pablo. Optional visit to the Leper hospital run by French-Canadian nuns and see the handicrafts made by these people. After dinner take a night excursion on the Peruate River to look for caiman and night animals.BLD
Day 3 - Friday
Yagua Village - Apayacu River
Morning visit to a village of Yagua Indians to see their native dress, traditional dances and handicrafts. Even though they no longer wear these outfits made from jungle products, your visit helps keep these traditions alive. Opportunity to buy/trade for these items such as natural dye paintings, jewelry and woven bags and hammocks. Later, visit the studio/gallery of a well known Peruvian painter. Return to ship for lunch and siesta. Late afternoon shore excursion on the black-water Apayacu River to see the flora and fauna of the area and possibly, time and weather permitting, a piranha fishing excursion.BLD
Day 4 - Saturday
Iquitos
Early morning arrival back in Iquitos.B
