Take part in a unique Amazon experience aboard Delfin Amazon Cruises
What Other Travelers are Saying...
“I can’t say enough positive about the Delfin experience. All the staff were friendly, professional, and tried to learn everyone’s names. They made me feel special within just 3 days. The walking tour on land was amazing, with seeing lizards, birds, spiders, frogs, and even a beautiful large boa snake. Please bring school supplies to donate to the indigenous people in the villages. Visiting 1 of these villages was the highlight for me.”
07/11/2018
Laurie Persh
“The Delfin crew took great care of me. They had a paramedic that went on every walk with me and assisted me to make the trek. I am proud to say I participated in every outing and this was only possible because of the commitment of the staff. The cruise itself was beautiful and every staff member made our journey memorable. If you are considering this cruise, I would highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed.”
21/06/2018
Terry Quarles
“Our days on the Delphin III were the best vacation of our lives. The staff was exceptionally good across all the areas. The excursions were like stepping into a nature documentary. Truly amazing all around!”
27/03/2018
Terry Mc Tigue
“I can’t say enough positive about the Delfin experience. All the staff were friendly, professional, and tried to learn everyone’s names. They made me feel special within just 3 days. The walking tour on land was amazing, with seeing lizards, birds, spiders, frogs, and even a beautiful large boa snake. Please bring school supplies to donate to the indigenous people in the villages. Visiting 1 of these villages was the highlight for me.”
07/11/2018
Laurie Persh
“The Delfin crew took great care of me. They had a paramedic that went on every walk with me and assisted me to make the trek. I am proud to say I participated in every outing and this was only possible because of the commitment of the staff. The cruise itself was beautiful and every staff member made our journey memorable. If you are considering this cruise, I would highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed.”
21/06/2018
Terry Quarles
“Our days on the Delphin III were the best vacation of our lives. The staff was exceptionally good across all the areas. The excursions were like stepping into a nature documentary. Truly amazing all around!”
27/03/2018
Terry Mc Tigue
“I can’t say enough positive about the Delfin experience. All the staff were friendly, professional, and tried to learn everyone’s names. They made me feel special within just 3 days. The walking tour on land was amazing, with seeing lizards, birds, spiders, frogs, and even a beautiful large boa snake. Please bring school supplies to donate to the indigenous people in the villages. Visiting 1 of these villages was the highlight for me.”
07/11/2018
Laurie Persh
YOUR PERUVIAN AMAZON ADVENTURE STARTS HERE
An Amazon riverboat is the ideal means of transportation for traveling in this exotic part of the world and enjoying the precious Amazon landscape, exotic native communities and characteristic wildlife of the Amazon. Discover the immensity of land that stands out for its unique beauty and diversity with our Amazon riverboat.
The Magical Mirror Forest
Pacaya Samiria is the second largest national reserve in Peru and is among the most protected biodiversity areas in the Amazon. Known also as the “Mirror Forest”, it is one of the best places for lovers of nature, wildlife, adventure, and Amazon landscape. No other destination in Peru offers the kind of unbarred access to some of Earth’s most exotic creatures and plants, like manatees, black caimans, pink dolphins, monkeys, piranhas, and even the fearsome anaconda! Just imagine yourself in an Amazon riverboat admiring the beautiful Amazon landscape and searching for the cackling macaws and sloths slowly climbing up the trees. Or swimming in a mirror-like lagoon and being greeted by rare pink dolphins. These and much more exciting adventures are waiting for you in our Amazon riverboat expedition.
Personalized Amazon Adventure
Delfin Amazon Cruises matches your destination, itinerary, and travel dreams in Amazon South America. All of our itineraries have been carefully crafted to showcase the best Amazon landscape, flora and fauna that Pacaya Samiria National Reserve has to boast, along with offering ideal adventure excursions for travelers to further discover the secrets of the Amazon South America in our Amazon riverboat. Tailor-made charters allow us to personalize your Amazon riverboat travel. In addition to our regular itineraries, we can create a unique, fully custom-designed program just for you and your loved ones in Amazon South America. Birdwatching, kayaking, professional fishing, swimming with dolphins, deep exploration of jungle trails, and visit local communities are just some examples of specialized daily Amazon riverboat excursions we can arrange for your specific group’s interests, skills, and sense of adventure.
A Paradise for Birdwatchers
Amazon South America is a true paradise for birdwatching: it harbors over 1500 species of birds, 20% of the total number of species in the world! In this exotic and diverse region, you will embark on expeditions set out early in the morning on an Amazon riverboat to search the Amazon landscape for endless varieties of birds: migratory species, unique birds that cannot be found anywhere else, and those that mark the life cycle in the jungle. Picture yourself walking among the ear-deafening noise of hundreds of parrots and macaws, an unforgettable cacophonic experience as you explore the Amazon landscape or navigate across the river in an Amazon riverboat. Imagine having a close encounter with a beautiful male toucan or seeing the colorful macaws as they soar above the trees. This and much more awaits you in our Amazon riverboat expedition.
Saving the Precious Manatee
As part of your Amazon riverboat expedition, you will visit the Rescue & Rehabilitation Center of River Mammals (ACOBIA), where you will have the chance to feed manatees and learn why they are on the endangered species list. Amazon South America river manatees are unique and docile creatures, which is why so many people have taken to adopting them illegally as pets. The ACOBIA foundation has dedicated to saving and rehabilitating rescued manatees from various communities and markets of Amazon South America. Volunteers also hold regular sessions to educate local citizens and schoolchildren to care and protecting them from abuse. On your Amazon riverboat expedition, you will learn about these amazing creatures also meet other animals rescued from captures, such as monkeys, river otters, and caimans.
Giving and Receiving from the Amazon
Delfin has made it the highest priority for practicing social responsibility by giving back to the communities of Amazon South America as much as the local people have enriched the travelers’ experiences. On our Amazon riverboat, handmade, custom-designed artisanal wares made by the village women vibrantly enhance every suite and dining room on board, which you can purchase directly in our Amazon riverboat or in the visit to the villages. In the river communities, you will be presented with a variety of beautiful palm fiber crafts, wood, and seeds that we are sure will attract your eyes. Purchasing them will help the family budgets, and you can also support them by bringing clothes, school supplies, toys, or healthful snacks. Visits to these communities bring our travelers together with the local people, allowing for cultural exchange at both ends.
READY TO START YOUR PERUVIAN AMAZON ADVENTURE?
What’s Included:
All meals while on board (arrival day: lunchbox and dinner; cruise days: all meals; departure day: breakfast)
All excursions & equipment (including rubber boots & rain ponchos)
Transfers to/from the cruise when arriving on recommended flights to/from Iquitos (Lima-Iquitos: 10:00 a.m.; Iquitos-Lima: 1 p.m.)
Entrance fee to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Natural juices, soda, coffee, tea, water, beer, house wines with lunch and dinner
Some Questions and Advice About Delfin Amazon Cruises
As the pioneer upscale Amazon River cruise operator in Peru, and the world’s first Relais & Chateaux cruise, Delfin Amazon Cruises has been a dream come true for its Peruvian founders, Aldo and Lissy Macchiavello. A culmination of their passion and dedication, the entrepreneurial couple invite you to connect with the Amazon River and rainforest, its people, culture and even yourself.
Understandably, you may have some questions before embarking on our Amazon River cruise:
Where will the cruise navigate?
All of our Amazon River cruises embark in Iquitos, Peru and cruise the Upper Amazon, crossing the waterways of the Amazon, Ucayali and Marañon rivers. No matter the length of your cruise or selected boat, our entire fleet passes through the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, bordered by the Marañon and Ucayali rivers. This area of the Amazon is the largest protected flooded forest and home to an incredibly diverse community of flora and fauna.
Will we be able to see animals up close?
Our naturalist guides will use their knowledge as locals of the area as well as their professional experience to show you as many examples of local fauna as possible. After all, the Amazon Basin houses the largest collection of living plant and animal species on Earth. Our planned activities will immerse you into the Peruvian Amazon rainforest and rivers, always with respect towards the safety of our guests and the wildlife.
Will my dietary restrictions and preferences be considered?
Our talented culinary team specializes in working with local ingredients to produce gourmet meals that reflect the Peruvian Amazon in both taste and presentation. Should you follow a vegetarian, vegan or any special diet (i.e. allergy restrictions), please inform us beforehand so that we can be sure to cater to you in the most satisfactory way.
What type of clothes should I pack?
To enjoy our onshore activities, be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes, lightweight pants and long-sleeved shirts, and a brimmed sun hat (rubber boots and rain ponchos will be provided). Indoors, we encourage casual clothes whether you plan to be at the bar, dining room or sundeck. There will be opportunities for swimming in the river, and the pool is always open, so be sure to pack your bathing suit or trunks.
Besides clothes, is there anything else I should bring?
Make sure to pack your binoculars and a camera so you don’t miss a thing on our outdoor excursions! And to keep your experience pleasurable, we highly recommend bug repellant with DEET and sunblock. We’ll also be visiting some of the local communities we partner with, and the young children appreciate any gifts you can bring them such as school supplies (i.e. pens, paper) and edible treats (i.e. chocolate bars, fruit juice).
Is internet access available onboard?
Currently our boats are not equipped with internet access. We hope you understand and take this as an opportunity to disconnect from your typical routine and connect to all the Amazon has to offer.
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