Day Day 1
Arrive in Lima, Peru
Land in Lima, Peru's culinary capital on the Pacific coast. Worldway’s team will be on the ground to meet and greet guests, and provide a seamless transfer to your hotel.
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Worldway Sanctuary Peruvian Amazon Cruise (5 Days)
Worldwide5 daysFeb 2027 · Mar 2027 · Apr 2027 · May 2027 · Jun 2027 · Jul 2027 · Aug 2027 · Sep 2027 · Oct 2027 · Nov 2027 · Dec 2027
The journey
Overview
Covering 60 percent of the country, Peru’s Amazonian region is a magnet for wildlife lovers. Sleepy backwaters, lush islands and deep jungle make up the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, a place of exceptional beauty and biodiversity and Peru’s largest protected area at 8,000 square miles. From June to November is low-water season. Birders and wildlife enthusiasts will leap at the chance to venture into the habitat of some of the rarest and most iconic species on Earth, while visits to local communities of ribereños, or river people, provide insight into local culture and village life. In high-water season, from December to May, the Amazon River and its tributaries (the Marañón and Ucayali) flood, and most of the Pacaya-Samiria reserve is submerged. Though this may sound limiting, it also opens up a perspective on the entire landscape and riverscape that is nothing less than enchanting – and whenever you choose to visit, this untouched wilderness is alive with a seasonal rotation of sloths, monkeys, caimans, pink river dolphins, turtles, manatees and stunning birdlife.
Highlights
- ◆Wildlife encounters on day trips and night safaris in the densely biodiverse Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
- ◆Cruise the Amazon Basin aboard our boutique riverboat Pure Amazon, an Worldway Sanctuary
- ◆Expert naturalists onboard help point out wildlife from piranhas and parrots to monkeys and caiman
- ◆Experience local culture and Indigenous history through meetings and museums along the way
Complete package information
Full package information
Covering 60 percent of the country, Peru’s Amazonian region is a magnet for wildlife lovers. Sleepy backwaters, lush islands and deep jungle make up the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, a place of exceptional beauty and biodiversity and Peru’s largest protected area at 8,000 square miles. From June to November is low-water season. Birders and wildlife enthusiasts will leap at the chance to venture into the habitat of some of the rarest and most iconic species on Earth, while visits to local communities of ribereños, or river people, provide insight into local culture and village life. In high-water season, from December to May, the Amazon River and its tributaries (the Marañón and Ucayali) flood, and most of the Pacaya-Samiria reserve is submerged. Though this may sound limiting, it also opens up a perspective on the entire landscape and riverscape that is nothing less than enchanting – and whenever you choose to visit, this untouched wilderness is alive with a seasonal rotation of sloths, monkeys, caimans, pink river dolphins, turtles, manatees and stunning birdlife.
- Destination
- Worldwide
- Duration
- 5 days
- Indicative price
- From $6,795 pp
- Operator
- Worldway Travels Group
- Travel style
- Ready-to-Book Private Journeys (Cruise), Culture & History, Wildlife & Safari, Active, Adventure, Cruises, Philanthropy, Solo, Worldway Sanctuary, River Cruise
- Availability
- Available
Complete day-by-day itinerary
Day Day 1.1
Transfer: Lima to Iquitos
Day Day 1.2
Transfer: Iquitos to Nauta
Day Day 2
Nauta
Travel by plane from Lima to Iquitos and into the Peruvian countryside. In Nauta, a remote village set on the banks of the Marañón River, you will be met by your river guide and welcomed aboard Pure Amazon, an Worldway Sanctuary. Once settled on the intimate riverboat, you will meet the expert naturalists who will accompany your expedition, and dine on innovative Amazonian cuisine. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Day 2.1
Transfer: Nauta to Yanayacu Pucate
Day Day 3
Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
There are more than 400 species of bird in the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, from scarlet macaws to swallow-tailed hummingbirds. Spot some of the region’s most colorful and curious winged creatures on a guided birding excursion, with an expert answering all your questions along the way. Broaden your knowledge of the area with a midday lecture, then board a skiff for a guided night safari that may reveal the glowing yellow eyes of dozens of caimans and other nocturnal river dwellers. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 3.1
Transfer: Yanayacu Pucate to Nueva Arica
Day Day 4
Amazon Basin
A visit to a local village community lifts the lid on life in the Amazon Basin: you will meet ribereños, or river people, and learn about their culture. Piranha teeth are often used in local crafts, and you will have the chance to fish for these dangerous omnivores from a skiff, catching and carefully releasing one of the most dangerous fish in the world. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 4.1
Transfer: Nueva Arica to Nauta
Day Day 4.2
Transfer: Nauta to Iquitos
Day Day 4.3
Transfer: Iquitos to Lima
Day Day 4.4
Transfer: Lima to null
Day Day 5
Depart Lima
After a final breakfast onboard Pure Amazon, disembark in Nauta. Here you gain insight into the daily life in the region, beginning with a visit to the local market where you see the vibrant array of exotic fruits and vegetables on offer. Continue with a visit to the Museum of Indigenous Amazonian Cultures to explore its rich exhibits of the traditions and histories of Amazonian communities. From here, explore the local handicraft market, featuring handmade jewelry, textiles and wooden crafts that can be taken home as mementos of the journey. Afterwards, fly to Lima, where you enjoy the use of a dayroom until you are assisted to the terminal for your departing flight. Meals: Breakfast
What is included
- English-speaking local guides
- Airport meet-and-greet with private transfers
- Entrance fees and taxes
- Round-the-clock, on-call support from Worldway’s experts
- Daily breakfast, along with some meals
- Internal Air Included (Economy Class, $470 value) Lima/Iquitos/Lima
- Internal Air Included (Economy Class, £360 value) Lima/Iquitos/Lima
- Internal Air Included (Economy Class, AU$720 value) Lima/Iquitos/Lima
- Internal Air Included (Economy Class, €390 value) Lima/Iquitos/Lima
Accommodation & cabin notes
- Pure Amazon, an Worldway Sanctuary
Departures / operating windows
- Feb 2027
- Mar 2027
- Apr 2027
- May 2027
- Jun 2027
- Jul 2027
- Aug 2027
- Sep 2027
- Oct 2027
- Nov 2027
- Dec 2027
Booking, payment & policy notes
Booking process: Submit an enquiry for Worldway Sanctuary Peruvian Amazon Cruise (5 Days); a Worldway specialist verifies live availability, supplier terms, routing, rooming and guest requirements before confirmation.
Payments: Deposit, balance deadline, currency conversion and any gateway fees are confirmed in writing before payment. No automatic charge is made from this information page.
Changes & cancellation: Worldway Travels Group rules can vary by departure, cabin, aircraft, hotel and season. Final cancellation penalties are shared on the quote and invoice before booking.
Travel documents: Passport validity, visas, insurance, medical requirements and local taxes remain traveller responsibilities unless specifically included in the confirmed proposal.
Traveller questions
Can this journey be tailored?: Yes — every element can be refined to your dates, pace and interests by our specialists.
How do I reserve?: Contact our team and we'll confirm availability and secure your preferred departure.
This page is designed as a complete pre-booking dossier. Final supplier availability, taxes, route permits, aircraft positioning, visas, insurance, rooming and cancellation rules are reconfirmed by Worldway before payment or ticketing.
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