





Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Peruvian Amazon aboard the MV Aria Amazon, a luxury boutique cruise that combines comfort, adventure, and world-class service. Designed to explore the majestic rivers of the Amazon and the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, this exclusive voyage offers an intimate encounter with one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.
The Aria Amazon features 16 elegant riverfront suites, each approximately 23 m², with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that frame breathtaking jungle views. Four suites can be interconnected, and all include king or twin beds and a relaxing day couch.
On board, guests enjoy refined spaces such as a panoramic lounge, bar, observation deck, outdoor jacuzzi, fitness and massage rooms, and a boutique with local crafts. The ship’s gourmet restaurant, curated by award-winning Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, serves exquisite Amazonian cuisine crafted with locally sourced ingredients, 70% of which come directly from the rainforest.
Each day brings new adventures: kayaking, wildlife watching, guided jungle walks, and visits to riverside communities, all led by bilingual naturalist guides. Discover pink river dolphins, caimans, sloths, and countless species of exotic birds in their natural habitat.
Built with sustainability in mind, the Aria Amazon operates with efficient engines and an advanced water treatment system, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
Choosing the Aria Amazon luxury cruise means embracing an exceptional travel experience that blends nature, gastronomy, and elegance, all within a responsible and eco-conscious framework. It’s more than a cruise, it’s a journey into the heart of the Amazon, where every moment awakens your sense of wonder.
Arrival in Iquitos, the most important Amazonian city in the Peruvian jungle and gateway to the Amazon River, the longest and largest river in the world.
Reception and transfer to the cruise.
Embarkation on the magnificent Aria Amazon and the beginning of navigation along the Amazon River and its main tributaries.
Dinner on board. During the voyage, enjoy refined Peruvian cuisine prepared by chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, who transforms seasonal jungle products into exceptional dishes.
Since 2001, Chef Schiaffino has studied Amazonian gastronomy and works with anthropologists and environmental scientists to incorporate sustainable local ingredients; 70% of the ingredients he uses are sourced from the Amazon.
He has been internationally recognized by the Diners Club Academy as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World.
Breakfast and the contemplation of sunrise over the Amazon River.
Peru is one of the ten most biodiverse countries in the world, home to hundreds of endemic species of flora and fauna. Enjoy birdwatching, butterflies, and orchids, and explore mythical and remote natural landscapes.
During the day, the cruise offers recreational activities such as visits to local villages, walks, kayaking, and Amazonian cooking classes. Lunch and dinner on board.
Breakfast.
Today we sail through the tropical humid forest within the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, also known as “the mirror jungle.”
Due to its size and natural richness, it is one of the most important protected areas on the planet. Its lagoons are home to thousands of fish, including the paiche, the largest fish in the Amazon rivers. Also present are pink dolphins, black caimans, manatees, and taricaya turtles.
During the day, excursions continue: visits to indigenous communities, walks, kayaking, cooking classes, and piranha fishing. Lunch and dinner included.
Breakfast and return to Iquitos, concluding this Amazonian adventure. Enjoy a delicious lunch before disembarkation.
At the end of the journey along the Amazon aboard the Aria Amazon, you will return with unforgettable memories of spectacular landscapes, exotic wildlife, and the tranquility of having experienced a unique adventure in direct contact with the jungle.
Every moment, from guided excursions to the comfort and luxury of the ship, will leave an indelible mark, making this trip an exclusive adventure you will remember forever.
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