Join us for an Amazon Adventure
Duration: 9 nights
Depart: Iquitos City
From: $9,980 per person
Amazon Adventure Highlights
1. Explore the Peruvian Jungle
Experience the immense diversity of the Pacaya Samiria Reserve, known as “the jungle of mirrors”.
2. Wildlife Encounters
Enjoy jungle walks, fishing, bird watching, and the chance to see pink and grey dolphins up close.
3. Cultural Immersion
Share experiences with native communities, learn about Amazonian cultures and taste the most exotic flavours.
4. Night Excursions
Venture into the depths of nature with guided night tours.
5. Luxury Onboard
Stay in comfortable air-conditioned suites with private ensuites and indulge in delicious cuisine.
What’s Included?
Feeling active? We even have a qualified Pilates instructor on board for daily sessions.
Why come along?
Luxury Experience: Travel in style and comfort on a first-class ship for 8 nights.
Prime Wildlife Spotting: October is the best time to witness the Amazon’s stunning biodiversity.
Small Group Learning: As usual, our group will be intimate, with a maximum of 36 doctors and partners. Singles are welcome, subject to availability and willingness to share a twin cabin with another appropriately matched traveller.
Family-Friendly: Limited spots are available for families with children aged 10 and above. With multiple public spaces and interconnecting rooms, this is a rare opportunity to bring your loved ones along.
Certificates of Attendance: RACGP activities will be forwarded to the College, and the subjects will be tailored to the interests of the GP participants. Specialists will present according to their college guidelines.
Day 1
4th October 2025
Iquitos > Nauta > Marañon River > Nauta Caño
Transfer via private vehicle to Nauta port for boarding.
The cruise staff will accompany you to your suite specially equipped with comfortable beds, pure Peruvian pima cotton sheets, cotton bathrobes, air conditioning, private bathroom with shower and amenities.
Before sailing, the bartender will serve you a cocktail prepared with fruits from the region and Pisco, the most popular national liquor in Peru. Do not miss the opportunity to savour it while enjoying a full view of the river from the observation deck, or a panoramic view in the indoor or outdoor lounge.
Once we start sailing the naturalist guides will present an overview of the trip program, such as activities, routes, information on wildlife and vegetation, the geographical and historical background, as well as other useful details. If you have any doubts or questions, our guides are always very happy to assist you.
After the welcome briefing we will enjoy delicious appetisers and have time to rest before the next outing on skiffs to Nauta Caño, where we will enjoy a night excursion on skiffs in search of alligators, tarantulas, frogs and other species that appear when the sun goes down.
Return to the ship and dinner on board. Begin your trip with a special Peruvian dinner with an Amazonian influence. It is a varied menu that includes a vegetarian option.
Day 2
5th October 2025
Marañón River > Yanayacu de Pucate > San Regis
Early in the morning, make your way to the third deck of the ship to observe the transit of migratory birds.
Afterwards, we will start our excursion by boat to the Yanayacu de Pucate area, where we will appreciate one of the best preserved and protected areas of the Pacaya Samiria reserve. Moreover, we will enjoy a special breakfast in the middle of nature.
Before returning to the ship, those who wish can take a kayak ride. Others might choose to swim in the refreshing black waters of the river.
Back on the boat, our bartender awaits you with a Peruvian cocktail demonstration, after that enjoy lunch. Followed from some time to rest, the guides will give us a talk on Amazonian philosophy.
In the afternoon, we will visit the native community of San Regis, where we will learn about their way of life and traditions. We will also learn about ancestral traditions from the local shaman. Our guides will act as interpreters during this experience, in which you will have the opportunity to ask questions about spiritual connections and the shaman’s abilities to heal the soul.
After living this experience, we will continue with the ceremony of planting a tree as a positive contribution to the environment. Moreover, there will be opportunity to appreciate how the women of the community exhibit in a small craft market, pieces and objects made with their own hands.
Back on the ship you will have time to rest and relax with live music while we make time before dinner.
Day 3
6th October 2025
Marañon River – Amazonian Natural Park – Nahuapa River
After breakfast we will start with a walk through the jungle, followed by a canopy walk, which will allow us to admire the richness of the jungle from the top of the trees.
At noon, we will return to the ship for lunch. It is important that you are present at the talk about the animals in the area that are in danger of extinction. In the afternoon, we will begin our exploration by boat on the Nahuapa River. There you will experience fishing for the famous piranhas, using local equipment and techniques.
Before returning to our boat, we will make a night excursion in search of alligators, tarantulas, frogs and other nocturnal species.
Return to our boat, live music and dinner.
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