Tour La Perla Cruise 4 days – departures on Sundays

Loreto

About this tour

  • Start: Departure from the airport in the city of Iquitos (time previously arranged).
  • Duration: 4 days and 3 nights (departures are on Sundays).
  • Vessel: 4 days and 3 nights in suites on the La Perla cruise ship (with private river views, air conditioning, desks, closets, as well as private bathroom with hot shower).
  • Type of transport: La Perla luxury cruise service.
  • Tickets: All entrance tickets included in the tour.
  • Tour guide: Professional guide in English or Spanish for each excursion.
  • Feeding: 3 breakfasts (+ 1 box breakfast), 3 lunches and 3 dinners.
  • Tourist attractions to visit: Nauta River, Amazon River, Nauta Caño, Ucayali River, Yanayacu de Pucate, Shiriyacu stream, Pacaya Samiria Reserve, Gasparito Creek, Marañon River, Amazon Forever Center, Iquitos City.
  • Payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, PayPal.
  • Reservations from 2 people.
  • Immediate confirmation.

Description

  • Enjoy a great adventure aboard the La Perla cruise that will travel the waters of the Amazon River and its tributaries in search of the great biological and cultural diversity in its mysterious Amazon. The ‘Crucero La Perla’ tour allows you to enjoy the comforts of a luxury cruise that includes suites with river views, air conditioning, closets, private bathrooms with hot showers and more. The tour allows the visitor to see breathtaking landscapes of the vast Amazonian vegetation. During the excursions the visitor will be able to make contact with unique animal species such as the marmoset monkey, the macaw, the pink dolphin, the lizard, the piranha or the manatee. All within an all-inclusive tour that offers: pick up from Iquitos airport, transfer to the boat, 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, professional tour guide and the company of a professional guide for each excursion. In other words, the visitor will only have to worry about enjoying the comforts of the cruise and the adventure included in each of the excursions.

This is the experience

  • The 4-day La Perla Cruise tour departs every Sunday of the year (except Christmas and New Year’s Eve). The tour offers a privileged experience by the contact with the diversity of species of birds, reptiles, trees and animals aboard a luxury cruise. It has all the amenities on board, such as: hot shower, closet, river views and shared spaces such as a luxurious dining room, a luxurious bar and more. The service offers visits to tourist attractions such as: Nauta River, Amazon River, Nauta Caño, Ucayali River, Yanayacu de Pucate, Shiriyacu stream, Pacaya Samiria Reserve, Gasparito Creek, Marañon River, Amazon Forever Center, Iquitos City. The tourist will be able to see species such as: the marmoset monkey, the macaw, the pink dolphin, the lizard, the piranha or the manatee. In other words, the tour offers a luxurious experience but full of adventure. And the best thing is that it is all inclusive: food, suites, full equipment excursions, transfers and more. Enjoy the Peruvian Amazon!

Itinerary

DAY 1:

  • The first day of the Crucero La Perla 4 day tour starts with the pick up from the Iquitos airport on Sunday (departures every day except Christmas and New Year’s Day).
  • On board a tourist transport we will tour the city of Iquitos (City Tour for its main tourist attractions). The tourist will receive a box breakfast to make the tour smoothly.
  • Afterwards, we will take a 2-hour overland trip to the port of Nauta, where we will board the luxurious cruise ship La Perla. The crew will welcome you and show you the itinerary and each compartment of the ship.
  • Around 1:00 p.m., visitors will enjoy a delicious lunch prepared with Amazonian ingredients and prepared by the best chefs in the region.
  • Once installed in the beautiful double standard cabin, the boat will depart through the waters of the Amazon. At night, a nocturnal excursion will take place in the Ñauta Caño area, where the visitor will be able to see nocturnal animals such as caimans, bats, frogs, tarantulas, etc.
  • In the evening, back on the boat, we will have dinner under the beautiful thicket of Amazonian vegetation. The visitor will spend the night in his comfortable cabin overlooking the Amazon River.

DAY 2:

  • The second day we will leave early by boat for an early morning excursion on the Yanayacu River in Pucate where the visitor will enjoy an all-inclusive picnic breakfast. We will find ourselves inside the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, a place where pink dolphins abound.
  • Back on the boat, the visitor will have a refreshing tourist lunch in the modern dining room. Afterwards, a specialized guide will give a didactic talk on the philosophy of the Amazonian man.
  • After a well-deserved rest, we will depart on a new excursion to the community of San Regis, where we will learn about the language, traditions, history and handicrafts of a native Amazonian people.
  • There, a shaman of the community will share his knowledge about natural medicine, the worldview of the tribe and the rituals that have been kept alive for hundreds of years. At the end the visitor will be able to leave a plant as a gift to Mother Nature.
  • Upon returning to the ship, the visitor will have a moment to relax to the rhythm of live music and a spectacular dinner overlooking the Amazon.
  • At night the visitor will rest in his comfortable cabin.

DAY 3:

  • On the third day we will also leave early for an early morning excursion to better appreciate the natural flora and fauna species of the Amazon. This time we will travel to the Iquitos creek, an area full of endemic species such as the bufeo or pink dolphin.
  • On the way back to La Perla we will enjoy a buffet breakfast made with Amazonian ingredients.
  • Afterwards we will go on a walking tour through the jungle crossing the famous Amazonian hanging bridges. In a moment full of adventure we will be able to get beautiful pictures of the vast Amazonian vegetation.
  • Back on the boat we will have some free time to relax in the spaces of the boat. In addition, at noon we will have a delicious tourist lunch with beautiful views of the Amazon River.
  • In the afternoon we will take a boat excursion through the famous Shiriyacu stream. There we will have a pleasant time fishing for piranhas, a very famous species. If we are lucky, we will be able to see other species of fish, birds and even the pink dolphin.
  • Back at La Perla we will relax with live music while enjoying our sightseeing dinner.
  • In the evening, the last night of the tour, we will rest in our comfortable cabins overlooking the river.

DAY 4:

  • On the fourth and last day, early in the morning, we will take a tour boat excursion through the Quebrada de Gasparito area, where we will be able to see birds and primates. The tour includes the necessary tools such as binoculars.
  • On our return to the ship we will have a pleasant farewell breakfast with the rest of the crew. At the bar of La Perla we will enjoy a pisco sour class. Of course we will make a farewell toast.
  • Later we will disembark to visit the Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, known as Amazon Forever. There, together with specialized guides, we will have contact with rescued species such as the manatee, a very special species, but in danger of extinction. We will have the opportunity to take unique pictures in the Amazon rainforest.
  • Finally, on board a tourist transport, we will be transferred to the airport in the city of Iquitos, where the tour ends.

Includes

  • Pick up from the airport in the city of Iquitos.
  • Final transfer to Iquitos airport.
  • Transfers to the ports, the city of Iquitos (City Tour).
  • 4 days and 3 nights on the La Perla Cruise (standard rooms with privileged views of the river, air conditioning, desks, closets, hair dryer, and private bathroom with hot shower).
  • 4 breakfasts (+ 1 box breakfast), 3 lunches and 3 dinners prepared by the best chefs in the region.
  • Excursions to the various tourist attractions of the Amazon (all-inclusive service).
  • Professional tour guide service for each excursion.
  • Entrance ticket to all tourist attractions.
  • Gratuities.
  • Souvenirs.

What to bring?

  • Clothing suitable for the tropical and humid climate of the city of Iquitos (sneakers, sandals, polo shirt, shorts, skirt, leggings).
  • Comfortable shoes for hiking.
  • Hat (or cap) for protection from the sun.
  • Sun block.
  • Personal utensils for nights in cabins.
  • Mosquito repellent.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Passport or identity card.
  • Camera.
  • Snacks and rehydrating drinks.
  • Identity card or passport.
  • Adequate backpack.

Where does the tour start and end?

  • The 4 days Amazon Pearl Cruise tour starts with the pick up of the visitor from the airport in the city of Iquitos. The tour starts on Sunday and ends on Wednesday. The tour concludes with the transfer of the visitor to the airport in Iquitos.

How to prevent altitude sickness?

  • The city of Iquitos is located 105 meters above sea level, so there are no symptoms of altitude sickness or mountain sickness.

Group or private services

  • The tour is a personalized service on the La Perla luxury cruise ship. To upgrade your cabin to a suite, please contact info@machupicchuterra.com or (+51) 982 108 083.

Frequently questions

What type of cabins are included in the 4-day Pearl Cruise tour?

The tour offers standard rooms of approximately fourteen square meters, with private river views, air conditioning, desks, closets, as well as private bathroom with hot shower. Visitors can request a superior cabin by writing to info@machupicchuterra.com.

What are the tourist attractions visited on the 4-day Pearl Cruise tour?

The tourist attractions included in the tour are: the Nauta River, the Amazon River, the Nauta Caño, the Ucayali River, the Yanayacu de Pucate, the Shiriyacu stream, the Pacaya Samiria Reserve, the Gasparito Gorge, the Marañon River, the Amazon Forever Center and the City of Iquitos (City Tour).

Does the Crucero La Perla 4-day tour include meals?

Yes, the service offers 3 breakfasts on board the cruise, as well as 1 box lunch on the first day. It also includes 3 lunches and 3 dinners on the ship La Perla.

Does the Crucero La Perla 4 days and 3 nights tour include jungle excursions?

Yes, the tour includes everything you need to go on excursions to the jungle and see the animals, birds and trees of the Amazon region.

What day does the Crucero La Perla 4 day tour start?

The tour starts every Sunday and ends on Wednesdays, all year round except Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

How can I pay for the Crucero La Perla 4 days tour?

To make the payment you must enter the same web page of Machupicchu Terra (www.machupicchuterra.com). The payment methods are: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club or PayPal. You only have to request the reservation form and send 100% of the tour value.

Is the Crucero La Perla 4-day tour dangerous?

No, the tour complies with all safety equipment such as life jackets, first aid kit on board and more.

Does the Crucero La Perla 4-day tour offer discounts?

Yes, the tour offers discounts for visitors between 7 and 11 years old. Reservations are made for 2 people or more.



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