Special Private Cruises


Experience one of the world’s greatest natural treasures in extraordinary cruises designed to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin.

Charles Darwin Anniversary Cruise

Institute of Human Origins Cruise

Peru, the largest in area in the Andean countries, was the cradle of the most advanced indigenous civilizations and most powerful empire in pre-Columbian South America-that of the Incas. Peru was also the focus of Spanish colonial domination for its first two hundred years of rule. What remained of pre-Columbian America with regard to people, culture, and settlements is perhaps better represented in Peru than in any other country in South America.




The Galapagos Islands are just one of Ecuador’s many enchanted destinations. Whether you wish to relax and take in the scenery from an eighteenth-century mountain hacienda, explore a rural market for handmade crafts, join a canoeing expedition in the lush Amazon Jungle, or stroll through the charming colonial cities of Quito and Cuenca. Ecuador has all the elements of a dream vacation. Extend your vacation beyond the Galapagos Islands and you will enjoy a safe, carefree, once-in-a-lifetime experience as only Luxury Adventures can provide.




Argentina has been distinguished by the UNESCO in 1981 by registering in the World Heritage List some properties of natural and cultural relevance. Argentina has a wide variety of ecosystems where you can simply be in contact with nature and enjoy the beautiful landscape or practice recreational and sport activities as trekking, mountain biking, white-water rafting, canoeing, bird watching, fishing, skiing, golf, and wine tours.

Iquitos

The Pacaya Samiria Reserve is located few miles from Iquitos on the headwaters of the Amazon basin. We invite you to explore these pristine wilderness areas where birds of neon-brilliant colors, playful monkeys, graceful hawks and herons, millions of butterflies, sloths, alligators, and fresh-water dolphins could be found. Our knowledgeable and experienced naturalists will take you, via small launches, into remote estuaries in the Peruvian rain forest and the Pacaya Samiria Reserve.

Accommodations

Deep in the jungle, the M/V Aqua sails on three powerful Amazon tributaries: the Marañon, the Ucayali and the Puinahua. The M/V Aqua is the first luxury vessel ever to cruise the northern Amazon that can accommodate 24 passengers in 12 oversized suites all feature en suite sitting areas and generous outward-facing panoramic windows.

Activities

*Canoeing
*Hiking, jungle walks
*Birdwatching
*Fishing
*Jungle Canopy
*Photography

Getting there

Daily flights are available from Lima to Iquitos, one hour and twenty five minutes flight, and 30 minutes transfer from Iquitos airport to Iquitos’ main wharf where the M/V Aqua lies at anchor, awaiting your arrival.

Tours
Brief Sample Itinerary – Starting price

Amazon Jungle, Peru – from USD 4550 per person

Day 1: Arrival in Iquitos and board the M/V Aqua

Day 2 -7: Activities on the Jungle

*Canoeing
* Birdwatching
* Jungle Canopy
* Night Excursions
* Guided Jungle Walks
* Monkey and Dolphin Expeditions
* Visit to native village of Puerto Miguel
* Fishing Trips

Day 8: Transfer for departure from Iquitos

* Prices are per person based on a double occupancy, subject to change without prior notice.

What’s included

7 nights cruise on board M/V Aqua
All meals as stated in the itinerary, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
All excursions
Transfers to/from vessel when arriving on recommended flights
Pacaya Samiria entrance fee
Naturalist guides

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