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Hop aboard, and cruise along one of the longest rivers in the world, and the birthplace to
some of the most complex civilizations in the world. If you are looking for an Amazon cruise
focused on nature, this is your stop:
Day 1, Arrive at starting city: Usually most expeditions start in Peru, arriving in a city, and
then driving into the Amazon to begin your cruise.
Day 2, Amazon Rainforest: Disembark your cruise for the first time and take a guided walk
through the rainforest to see incredibly diverse wildlife up close and personal.
Day 3, Ucayali River: Get to walk along the Ucayali River and watch out for pink dolphins.
Day 4-5, Pacaya Samiria Reserve (northeastern Peru): Hike and Trek through the Amazonian
jungle forest. See spider monkeys, colorful macaws, toucans, river hawks, and giant South
American turtles. Also, learn about medicinal plants from native village shamen!
Day 6, Optional lake visits: Fishing in Lake Charo or Carocurahuayte, or picnic along Lake
Tacscha.
Day 7, Iquitos & Disembark: An impressive walk through this Peruvian port city. The district
of Belén is known for its massive open-air street markets and stilt houses lining the Itaya
River.