Aria Amazon River Cruise
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Overview
Highlights
- Explore the Marañón, the Ucayali, and the Puinahua
- See the rare pink dolphin
- Visit Peruvian Amazon River
- Amazing opportunities to view plant and animal life
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Trip includes
- Overnight accommodations aboard the M/V Aria
- All meals while cruising
- All excursions
- Beverages (non-alcoholic, selected wines and beer)
- Group transfers to/from vessel when arriving and departing on recommended flights
- Pacaya Samiria entrance fee
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Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: M/V Aria
The Aria Amazon River cruise begins in Iquitos, Peru. Upon Arrival to Iquitos, board an air-conditioned bus for your journey to the river and board the M/V Aria. Participate in a short safety drill and briefing on the Upper Deck before dinner. Afterwards, perhaps enjoy a nightcap on the Upper Deck, under the stars, before retiring.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/V Aria
Catch your first glimpse of the majestic Amazon River and a tasty breakfast as you watch the sun rise over this green world filled with wonderful wildlife. Explore the Yacapana Isles “the Isle o...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/V Aria
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/V Aria
This morning, the M/V Aria cruises the edges of the vast Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, a flooded forest covering five million acres at the headwaters of the Amazon basin. Rise early and be on your skif...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/V Aria
This morning board the skiffs to explore part of the vast Amazon flooded forest. Your guides will tell you about the rainforest and its dynamic life, as we explore what scientists call a “gallery...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/V Aria
Today you can choose between two options: 1. A full-day excursion to Primary forest with a Picnic Lunch or 2. A guided Jungle Walk, Siesta, Monkey and Dolphin Expedition.
Option 1: In the ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: M/V Aria
Back on the river as the sun rises, witness a treasure trove of wildlife, including parrots, macaws, toucans, and many kinds of monkeys—as well as some “surprise” species that you have never seen...
Meals: Breakfast
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Airfare
- Excess baggage charges
- Airport departure tax
- Guide and crew gratuities
- Private transfers to/from vessel
- Boutique purchases
The M/V Aria’s 16 oversized suites feature en suite sitting areas and generous outward-facing picture-windows with panoramic Amazon River views. All cabins have twin beds that are convertible to California king-size beds. Each of the handsomely decorated, air-conditioned cruise ship suites measure 250 square feet. Four of these suites can be interconnected, to cater to families. All suites are decorated to create the feeling of a luxury lodge on the Amazon Rive and contain a private bath, complete with all necessities, plus a shower that has hot water around the clock, a hairdryer and a basket of luxury toiletries. The fine Peruvian linens, with a thread count in the hundreds, sooth you to sleep with a sense of elegant luxury. And there is an internal communication system, to facilitate announcements. All cruise ship cabins also have safe deposit boxes for your valuables with instructions for their use.
Aria 32 guests Year Built: 2011 24 crew members Length: 147 feet Beam: 29.5 feet Draft: 5 feet Cruising Speed: 12 knots The 16-suite M/V Aria was custom built by Peruvian architect Jordi Puig to offer an extraordinary level of comfort on the Peruvian Amazon. Launched in April 2011 to the highest standards of modern small ship cruise lines, Aria is fully air conditioned throughout and all her suites are comparable to a 5-star hotel with private baths, luxury toiletries and fine linen bedding. From the gourmet Peruvian cuisine to the crystal and china service at dinner, the amenities onboard the M/V Aria will treat you to an intimate but luxurious Amazon River cruise.
Aria Deck Plan First Deck 8 Design Suites (101-108) are on the First Deck, measuring 250 square feet. All cabins have twin beds that are convertible to California king-size beds. All suites face outside, with large panoramic windows. Four of the First Deck suites are interconnecting for families: 103 can connect to 105, and 104 to 106. Second Deck 8 Design Suites (201-208) are on the Second Deck, measuring 250 square feet. All cabins have twin beds that are convertible to California king-size beds. All suites face outside, with large panoramic windows.
In order to confirm this trip, a deposit of $400 per person is required at the time of booking. A Reservation Form, which includes a release of liability, must be completed and signed by all travellers. The balance of the trip price is due 90 days before the departure date. Guests who must cancel their trip for any reason must do so in writing. Cancellations are subject to the following per-person fees, based on number of days prior to departure:
Up to 121 days - $200 service charge
120 to 91 days - deposit non-refundable
90 to 0 days - 100% of total trip cost
7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 7 Dinners
Families & Children 7 year old age minimum. Children under 12 years old will receive a 20% discount. Third person being a child under 12 years old sleeping on sofa bed pays $500 in 2016.
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Room Configuration
The M/V Aria offers single occupancy at an additional 25% of the adult rate. Third person sleeping on sofa bed will receive a 20% discount.
Itinerary Notes
The itinerary is subject to change slightly to accommodate changes in the water levels during the different seasons. We may occasionally alter itineraries slightly for safety, or to take advantage of weather, wildlife, and unplanned discoveries. Our ability to be flexible makes our style of cruising unique.
Trip Level 1:
Our level one trips are designed for travelers interested in lodge and hotel accommodations combined with mild activities, plenty of flexibility and options for more rigorous activity. Expect two to four hours of activity each day over straightforward terrain. Travelers should be comfortable hiking or walking 3-5 miles per day. Other level one activities include snorkeling or sea kayaking sheltered waters and river rafting class I-II water. Expedition Cruising aboard small ships and yachts is level one and may include fun and easy activities such as hiking, snorkeling and kayaking. Enjoying a relaxed pace with a focus on nature, culture and history is often a priority for those who choose this trip level.
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