SAVE OR SP LURGE
Amazon River, Peru
Below: Red-eyed tree frog
AMAZON CRUISE IN STYLE Watch the stunning scenery of the Amazon
unfurl from a suite on a well-equipped luxury vessel, cruising the Peruvian Amazon out of Iquitos.
This year sees Aqua Expeditions launching a programme of itineraries led by explorer, filmmaker and conservationist Jean-Michel Cousteau.
Guests can expect a high standard on board: spread over the first and second decks, the Aria’s 16 Design Suites cover over 23 square metres and feature floor-to-ceiling windows to maximise viewing opportunities. Other key features include the top-level observation deck and a whirlpool bath, spa and onboard naturalists.
Another high-end operator plying the Peruvian Amazon is Delfin, whose vessels, Delfin I, Delfin II and Delfin III, focus on the Pacaya Samiria, the second-largest national reserve in Peru. From Peruvian
cooking classes to spas and plunge pools, the experiences
on offer aboard its vessels tick many boxes. Delfin advises that the
Amazon has two main seasons, both
of which convey certain advantages. During the ‘flooded’ season, from November to May, when temperatures average 30C, the river can be around 23ft higher. This means that not only are the smaller rivers and creeks also navigable but passengers are closer to the jungle canopy, where much of the wildlife is to be seen. In the dry season, the area is still prone to rainy days but temperature averages 37C. While the vessel is unable to navigate some areas during this period and passengers will be further from wildlife in the forest canopy, trails and jungle paths that are flooded from November to May are now easily accessible, allowing for deeper jungle exploration. Mosquitoes are fewer too. Plus, with less water, guests are more likely to catch fish such as piranha and be able to glimpse dozens of species of migratory bird.
Other options include Brazil’s Amazon Clipper Cruises, whose 16-cabin MV Premium sails itineraries such as the three-day Amazon River Cruises and four-day Negro
River Cruise, or combinations of the two.
aquaexpeditions.com delfinamazoncruises. com
amazonclipper.com.br
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