Lima — Iquitos — board Zafiro
Fly to Iquitos, meet the team and attend a briefing over lunch. Transfer to the pier and board, settle into your suite, join the safety talk and begin navigating. Enjoy a welcome dinner, deck views and live music.
Zafiro Amazon Cruise: 5 Days / 4 Nights
High-water season
Sail for five days along the Amazon, Marañón and surrounding tributaries aboard Zafiro. The high-water program combines comfortable suites, Peruvian-Amazonian cuisine, skiff expeditions, wildlife watching and encounters with riverside communities.
Operating from November through May, it includes Lima–Iquitos–Lima flights, four nights aboard and guided activities. The crew may adjust the route for safety, weather and river levels.
General information
Duration: 5 days and 4 nights.
Season: November through May.
Route: Iquitos, Nauta and Pacaya Samiria.
Service: luxury cruise with shared excursions.
Accommodation: base fare in a double suite.
Demand: easy to moderate.
What to expect
Day 1
Lima — Iquitos — board Zafiro
Lunch and dinner.
MV Zafiro.
Day 2
Yanayacu de Yacapana — source of the Amazon — Nauta Caño
Yanayacu de Yacapana — source of the Amazon — Nauta Caño
Set out by skiff to watch birds and wildlife in blackwater lakes. Navigate to the meeting of the Marañón and Ucayali rivers, search for dolphins and explore Nauta Caño. Visit Puerto Prado for giant water lilies and take an optional night ride.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
MV Zafiro.
Day 3
Yanayacu de Pucate — Japan Lagoon — Amazon nature park
Yanayacu de Pucate — Japan Lagoon — Amazon nature park
Explore Pacaya Samiria lakes and creeks by skiff, with a picnic breakfast and searches for birds and dolphins. In the afternoon, kayak and walk through forest and suspension bridges in an Amazon nature park.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
MV Zafiro.
Day 4
Marañón River — San Regis — Shiriyacu
Marañón River — San Regis — Shiriyacu
Visit San Regis community to learn about daily life, crafts and traditional medicine. Join a reforestation activity, then explore Shiriyacu to fish for piranhas and search for nocturnal wildlife.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
MV Zafiro.
Day 5
Nauta — disembarkation — rescue center — Lima
Nauta — disembarkation — rescue center — Lima
Tour Nauta and its market early, share a final breakfast and disembark. On the way to the airport visit the Amazon Rescue Center to learn about manatee and wildlife rehabilitation. Fly to Lima and transfer to your hotel.
Breakfast.
End of accommodation.
What you should know
Recommended luggage
- Passport and travel documents
- Lightweight long-sleeved clothing
- Windproof jacket
- Soft-soled shoes for the vessel
- Swimwear
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Repellent and bite cream
- Binoculars, camera and personal medication
Before booking
- High-water itinerary operating November through May.
- The crew may modify excursions due to weather and river levels.
- The base fare is based on double occupancy.
- Minimum age is 7 and normally one child per suite, except Zafiro Suite.
- Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
- Advise us of diets, allergies or limited mobility before booking.
2026 rates by suite
The starting price of USD 4,490 per person applies to a First Deck Suite in double occupancy. Second Deck Suite is USD 4,598, Master Suite USD 5,100 and Zafiro Suite USD 5,725.
Single occupancy carries a 20% supplement. Minimum age is 7; travelers aged 7–11 receive 30% off under the cruise conditions.
Included
- Coordinated transfers in Lima and Iquitos
- Flights Lima–Iquitos–Lima
- Welcome lunch before boarding, subject to the recommended flight
- Four nights aboard Zafiro
- All meals during the cruise
- Listed juices, water, infusions, sodas and domestic drinks
- Guided excursions and required equipment
- Rubber boots and ponchos for excursions
- Pacaya Samiria National Reserve admission
- Welcome pisco sour and crew service
Not included
- International flights
- Medical emergencies and evacuation
- Additional transfers
- Premium bar consumption
- Activities not mentioned
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Location
Amazon, Peru
Frequently asked questions
When does this itinerary operate?
During high-water season, generally November through May.
Which suite is included in the base fare?
A First Deck Suite in double occupancy.
Are flights included?
Yes, Lima–Iquitos–Lima flights are included subject to confirmation.
What is the minimum age?
Minimum age is 7; ages 7–11 receive 30% off under the stated conditions.
Are drinks included?
Water, juices, infusions, sodas and domestic alcoholic drinks at lunch and dinner are included.
Can the itinerary change?
Yes. The captain and guides may adapt it for safety, weather and river conditions.
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