Amazon Delfin I Cruise

4 Days / 5 Nights

High Water Season, 4 Nights Itinerary

Delfin I Amazon Cruise offers a 4-night High Water/Rainy Season program that runs from December to May. The cruise starts on Thursday and ends on Monday, departing from and arriving in Iquitos. Those who want to go on a week-long program can opt to combine this tour with the 3-night High Water Season program. Please bear in mind that changes and adjustments in the itinerary may occur due to weather and/or river conditions and airline issues.

Note: This is a tour extension, combine this cruise with one of our full package tours.

Arrival in Iquitos

Day 1 - Thursday

Upon arrival at Iquitos Airport, meet your guide and go on a 1.30-hour drive to Nauta, a town on the shores of the Marañón River. Board Delfin I and sail down the river as you get your first impressions of the Amazon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Take some time to go over the vessel's facilities, such as the lounge area, the bar, and the entertainment center. Another highlight is the Boutique, where you can purchase local items you will not find anywhere else.

Jungle Hiking & Swimming with the Dolphins

Day 2 - Friday

Make the most of the silent mornings by rising early and heading to the deck to admire native wildlife on its most active state.
After breakfast, take a skiff exploration and jungle trail walk at Funda Casual, a non-flooded area if the rainforest.
In the afternoon, you will see one of the most enchanting creatures in the Amazon: the pink and gray river dolphins. Sail the Yanayacu and Pupate Rivers and embark on a skiff to follow your guide on a deeper exploration of the area flora and fauna, with its colorful macaws, playful monkeys, and intriguing reptiles. Go paddle boarding on the still waters of the river and feel the water caressing your feet before getting the location where the dolphins live.
After swimming with your new friends, go back to Delfin I to rest and get ready to taste the delicious food of the restaurant.

Canopy Walkway Tour, Kayaking & Piranha Fishing

Day 3 - Saturday

Rise early to go on a morning hike through a forest. Afterwards, head to a black water lagoon home to many 'piaches' or arapaimas, the largest freshwater fish in the world. Among the silence of the rainforest, you'll be able to hear the sound of these fish jumping out of the water to breathe.
Today, take a catamaran drive to reach a private area of the national park where you will find a 25-m (85-ft) high canopy walkway. Take in the lush canopy from a perspective that allows you to spot hidden monkeys and birds.
In the afternoon, sail to Nauta Caño Creek to do some kayaking and try to fish a carnivorous piranha (fish caught will be immediately returned to the river).
Late at night, after you'd had dinner, take a tour to sail through the dark waters of the river in search for caimans, frogs, and other nocturnal animals in their natural habitat.

Skiff & Kayak Tours on the Yarapa River

Day 4 - Sunday

Today, take a full day to do water activities on the Yarapa River, one of the tributaries of the Amazon River. Put the knowledge you've gained from your former tours to try and spot as many animals as you can as you go kayaking and skiff exploring.

Return to Iquitos & Visit to CREA

Day 5 - Monday

This morning, go on a cultural tour of the San Francisco community. Learn about their culture and visit the market, where you can acquire souvenirs to take with you back home.
Arrive at Iquitos port and visit CREA, an Amazonian Rescue Center run by non-profitable organizations that help wounded manatees to recover and go back to their natural habitats. These huge mammals have become endangered species because of various reasons. People used to hunt manatees since they are slow and are a great source of meat, but the main reasons why they are getting extinct are the illicit sales of the cubs and the accidents with large boats. Baby manatees cannot drink cow milk directly; it has to be denser for them to digest it.
At the rescue center, you will be able to feed the manatees with processed milk and talk to the scientists and volunteers to learn more about these noble creatures.
Afterwards, transfer to the airport to board a flight to your next destination or go back home.

4 Days / 3 Nights

Low Water Season, 3 Nights Itinerary

Delfin I Amazon Cruise offers a 3-night Low Water/Dry Season program during the months of June-October. The cruise starts on Monday and ends on Thursday, departing from and arriving in Iquitos. Those who want to go on a week-long program can opt to combine this tour with the 4-night High Water Season program. Please bear in mind that changes and adjustments in the itinerary may occur due to weather and/or river conditions, and/or airline issues.

Note: This is a tour extension, combine this cruise with one of our full package tours.

Arrival in Iquitos

Day 1 - Monday

Meet your guide at Iquitos Airport and transfer by bus to Nauta. Embark on Delfin I and begin your navigation down Marañon River.
Take in the mesmerizing landscapes of the Amazon along the way while your guide introduces you to the nature, geography, and culture of the region.
Upon arrival at the cruise, meet your guides and the staff, who will follow you during your Peruvian Amazon journey.

Jungle Hiking & Swimming with the Dolphins

Day 2 - Tuesday

Wake up in the early morning to gain an unforgettable view of the animals that inhabit the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, with all of its active and vast flora and fauna at its best.

After breakfast set out to explore Fundo Casual rainforest. Board a skiff and arrive on this non-flooded, or 'terra firme' forest. Later, go on a jungle trail and keep an eye open to spot native animals such as squirrel monkeys, sloths, parrots, and more.

In the afternoon, cruise through the Yanayacu and Pucate Rivers, peeking into different creeks and lagoons. Your expert guides will help you identify all the region's biodiversity.
Go on a paddle board ride with chances of swimming in the jungle river along the famous and charismatic pink dolphins, an excursion exclusive to Delfin I.

Canopy Walkway Tour, Kayaking & Piranha Fishing

Day 3 - Wednesday

Rise early to go on a morning hike through a forest. Afterwards, head to a black water lagoon home to many 'piaches' or arapaimas, the largest freshwater fish in the world. Among the silence of the rainforest, you'll be able to hear the sound of these fish jumping out of the water to breathe.
Later, head to a private reserve where a 25-m (85-ft) high canopy walkway is located. This excursion is exclusive to Delfin I and it enables you to acquire a bird's eye look at the canopy, discovering the secrets of the rainforest that can only be appreciated from above.
In the afternoon, go kayaking and catch-and-release fishing at Nauta Caño Creek or Jacinto Lake. These places are inhabited by piranhas, small carnivorous fish.
Finish off your day with a guided night safari to look for nocturnal creatures such as caiman alligators, night birds like owls, and fishing bats.

Return to Iquitos & Visit to CREA

Day 4 - Thursday

On your last day, visit an ancient Amazonian village called San Francisco. Visit a schoolhouse to meet the children and a market where it is possible to buy handicraft and souvenirs.

Visit the Amazonian Rescue Center (CREA), where manatees and other endangered animals are rescued and taken care of until the become healthy again and can go back to their natural habitat. You can feed these adorable marine mammals and help them recover as the staff explains you their condition as endangered species. The center accepts donations to keep up with the hard work they do to help the animals, so anybody willing to donate should feel free to do so.

Afterwards, your guide will join you to Iquitos Airport and offer you their assistance as you take a flight back home or to your next destination in Peru and South America.

4 Days / 5 Nights

Low Water Season, 4 Nights Itinerary

Delfin I Amazon Cruise offers a Low Water/Dry Season (May - November) with the cruise lasting four nights, departing from Iquitos on Thursday and returning on Monday. Those who want to go on a week-long program can opt to combine this tour with the 3-nights High Water Season program.

The Amazonian communities to visit during the cruise live in humble conditions, and they will be wholeheartedly thankful for any help they receive. Kids love shirts, pencils, notebooks, and toys. Candies also bring them a great source of joy. Please bear in mind that changes and adjustments in the itinerary may occur due to weather and/or river conditions, and/or airline issues. The staff will examine the weather to decide if kayaks expeditions can take place. Amazon Delfin Cruise fishing policy is in the form of catch and release.

Note: This is a tour extension, combine this cruise with one of our full package tours.

Arrival in Iquitos

Day 1 - Thursday

Upon arrival at Iquitos Airport, meet your guide and go on a 1.30-hour drive to Nauta, a town on the shores of the Marañón River. Board Delfin I and sail down the river as you get your first impressions of the Amazon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Take some time to go over the vessel's facilities, such as the lounge area, the bar, and the entertainment center. Another highlight is the Boutique, where you can purchase local items you will not find anywhere else.

Jungle Hiking & Swimming with the Dolphins

Day 2 - Friday

Make the most of the silent mornings by rising early and heading to the deck to admire native wildlife on its most active state.
After breakfast, take a skiff exploration and jungle trail walk at Funda Casual, a non-flooded area if the rainforest.
In the afternoon, you will see one of the most enchanting creatures in the Amazon: the pink and gray river dolphins. Sail the Yanayacu and Pupate Rivers and embark on a skiff to follow your guide on a deeper exploration of the area flora and fauna, with its colorful macaws, playful monkeys, and intriguing reptiles. Go paddle boarding on the still waters of the river and feel the water caressing your feet before getting the location where the dolphins live.
After swimming with your new friends, go back to Delfin I to rest and get ready to taste the delicious food of the restaurant.

Canopy Walkway Tour, Kayaking & Piranha Fishing

Day 3 - Saturday

Rise early to go on a morning hike through a forest. Afterwards, head to a black water lagoon home to many 'piaches' or arapaimas, the largest freshwater fish in the world. Among the silence of the rainforest, you'll be able to hear the sound of these fish jumping out of the water to breathe.
Today, take a catamaran drive to reach a private area of the national park where you will find a 25-m (85-ft) high canopy walkway. Take in the lush canopy from a perspective that allows you to spot hidden monkeys and birds.
In the afternoon, sail to Nauta Caño Creek to do some kayaking and try to fish a carnivorous piranha (fish caught will be immediately returned to the river).
Late at night, after you'd had dinner, take a tour to sail through the dark waters of the river in search for caimans, frogs, and other nocturnal animals in their natural habitat.

Skiff & Kayak Tours on the Yarapa River

Day 4 - Sunday

Today, take a full day to do water activities on the Yarapa River, one of the tributaries of the Amazon River. Put the knowledge you've gained from your former tours to try and spot as many animals as you can as you go kayaking and skiff exploring.

Return to Iquitos & Visit to CREA

Day 5 - Monday

This morning, go on a cultural tour of the San Francisco community. Learn about their culture and visit the market, where you can acquire souvenirs to take with you back home.
Arrive at Iquitos port and visit CREA, an Amazonian Rescue Center run by non-profitable organizations that help wounded manatees to recover and go back to their natural habitats. These huge mammals have become endangered species because of various reasons. People used to hunt manatees since they are slow and are a great source of meat, but the main reasons why they are getting extinct are the illicit sales of the cubs and the accidents with large boats. Baby manatees cannot drink cow milk directly; it has to be denser for them to digest it.
At the rescue center, you will be able to feed the manatees with processed milk and talk to the scientists and volunteers to learn more about these noble creatures.
Afterwards, transfer to the airport to board a flight to your next destination or go back home.