Amazon River Cruise (Pacaya Samiria)

Your tour will continue with a visit to the Museum of Amazonian Indigenous Cultures for an insight into the lifestyle and ceremonial wear of the Amazon’s traditional inhabitants. You’ll also explore Casa Morey, now a boutique hotel, but originally a home built in 1913 by rubber baron Luis Morey. It is a wonderful example of the ostentatious architectural style that was popular during the rubber boom era.

After your tour, transfer to the port from where the Amazon Star sets sail. There will be an orientation and safety talk, as you begin to navigate the Amazon River.

After breakfast you’ll head onto the river in a smaller boat to discover some of the unique flora and fauna found on the river bank – keep an eye out for spider monkeys, sloths and caiman – before returning to the Amazon Star for lunch.

Following lunch and a talk about life in the Amazon, you depart again by small boat, continuing to explore the Yarapa River, a tributary of the Ucayali River.

Overnight on board the Amazon Star.

There will also be the opportunity to purchase some handicrafts. Back on the boat you’ll have a relaxing lunch while watching the world go by. For those who want to learn more, the naturalist guide will offer a talk on the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.

This evening you can take a night walk along the El Dorado stream in search of nocturnal species; if you don’t see them you’ll certainly hear them!

Your journey then continues along the river – keep an eye out for endangered river turtles, monkeys and various birds flying overhead as you progress. After lunch you may wish to take a cookery class from the boats’ chef; alternatively continue relaxing on deck and enjoying the views.

Later this afternoon you can explore Supay Stream by kayak, before returning to the Star for dinner and rest.