Upper Amazon

TRAVELER FAVORITE

10 DAYS FROM $7,550

• Explore the biodiversity of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve with our naturalists. • Glide into Amazonian backwaters by kayak or skiff for a look at rainforest ecosystems. • Glimpse the traditions of the ribereños, indigenous people who live along the river’s edge.

Expedition Cruise Light or Moderate

DAYS 1–2 I LIMA, PERU/IQUITOS/NAUTA After a night in Lima, fly to Iquitos and then continue to Nauta. Embark our intimate riverboat and enjoy locally inspired cuisine for dinner. Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel; Delfin II through Day 8 | Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

DAYS 3–8 I PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE Spend this week exploring the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, a pristine swath of jungle stretching more than five million acres. The reserve is bordered by the Marañón and the Ucayali, two powerful rivers that converge to create the mighty Amazon. Explore this wilderness on daily excursions by skiff, kayak, and, when water levels permit, hikes on dry land. Skim past giant lily pads, spotting sloths, monkeys, and a variety of birds. In the waterways, look for massive paiche fish, rare pink dolphins, and piranhas. Then, slip through the forest in a skiff as night falls, searching for nocturnal creatures. Get to know the ribereños, who live on the riverbanks at the reserve’s edge, and learn about their age-old traditions. Here, a local nonprofit is working to improve livelihoods in the surrounding communities with the support of National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions. Learn about their projects, including handicraft development, a women’s health initiative, and a sustainable farming program. Meals: 6B, 6L, 6D

DAYS 9–10 I NAUTA/IQUITOS/LIMA Disembark and return to Iquitos for the flight to Lima. The next day, transfer to the airport for your flight home. Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel Meals: 2B, 1L, 1D

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists will accompany this trip.

Kike Calvo National Geographic Photographer Kike Calvo has covered stories from belugas in the Arctic to scientific river expeditions in South America. He has authored nine books, and his images have appeared in National Geographic and Time, among others.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions. Dates: This expedition is offered throughout the year. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional $440 per person. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.

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