La Perla – Amazon River Cruise
Sailing aboard La Perla is an invitation to immerse yourself in the authentic Amazon, embarking on a journey into the heart of the jungle’s most hidden depths. It’s a magical adventure that reveals untouched, unexplored corners and connects you directly with the vastness of nature. Here, the focus is on embracing the authenticity of the planet and, most importantly, rediscovering the essence of yourself.
La Perla Amazon Cruise
The Peruvian Amazon is a place where magic is ever-present. Every creature and every hidden corner holds a unique essence, waiting to be uncovered. Only those who have spent years living and studying the Amazon can truly understand its wonders and convey its secrets. Aboard La Perla, our expert naturalist guides, with over 20 years of experience, will lead you on an unforgettable journey, helping you to feel the culture and spirit of Amazonian life as if it were part of your very being.
La Perla is a vessel designed with the comfort of travelers in mind, offering an unparalleled journey into the heart of the Amazon rainforest. It grants access to untouched, magical locations, thanks to its shallow draft, enabling navigation through areas that many other boats cannot reach.
To further enhance the experience, auxiliary boats equipped with outboard motors provide the perfect means to explore the Amazon’s most remote corners. These smaller boats allow you to venture into hidden lagoons, narrow canals, winding streams, and flooded forests, ensuring an intimate connection with the region’s natural wonders.
About
La Perla
28 Guests
Guests
Crew
14 Cabins
Cabins
ACTIVITIES
On board
Pisco Sour classes.
Exotic fruit demostration.
Live music.
Readings from the Amazon
For children
Young Explorer Alpha
Games during excursions to spot the flora and fauna
Mini Chef sessions
Animal towel folding sessions
Piranha fishing
Visit local schools and interact with local children
Drawings about their experience are displayed on the cruise
Each child receives a diploma “Young Explorer Alpha” and a souvenir
Recommended age: 7 years +
Others
Skiff rides
Shaman blessing ceremony
Guided Jungle Walks
Piranha fishing
Walking on Hanging Bridges
Birdwatching
Night excursions
Swimming in the River
Kayaking & Canoeing
Visit to local communities
Visit artisan’s market
Manatees Rescue Center
Tree Planting Ceremony
3 Night Availability
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8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
29 | 30 |
Monthly deal
Greek cuisine special
30%
Discount
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Non-refundable
Offers ends 15 June
Book nowTechnical Specifications
- Year Built: 2010
- Port of Embarkation: Iquitos, Peru
- Vessel’s Registry: Peru
- Type of Vessel: River Expedition Vessel
- Length: 147 feet / 45 meters
- Beam: 29.5 feet / 9 meters
- Draft: 5 feet / 1.5 meters
- Gross Tonnage: 500 tons
- Cruising Speed: 12 knots
- Electricity: 220 volts
- Engines: 2 Cummins 400 HP Marine Engines
- Generators: 2 x 135 KVA Cummins (encapsulated for noise reduction)
- Water: 9,000-liter water treatment plant
- Safety on board the Aria Amazon: Radio communication with separate battery pack; satellite phone; life jackets, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in each cabin; flares and signals; automatic defibrillator on board.
- Launch Boats Used for Shore Excursions from the Aria Amazon: Four auxiliary aluminum launch boats equipped with four-stroke low emission engines; constant radio communication with the main vessel. Each boat has a capacity of 8 passengers.
- Aria Amazon Crew: 27, including a cruise director, paramedic and 4 English speaking naturalist guides.
- Aria Amazon Capacity: Up to 32 passengers with private facilities (Additional accommodation for one child in each cabin)
- Accommodations and Cabins: 16 suites (8 Design Suites measuring 23.2 square meters /250 square feet on the first deck and 8 Design Suites measuring 23.2 square meters / 250 square feet on the second deck). All outside-facing with floor to ceiling panoramic windows. All air conditioned with en suite sitting areas. Four interconnecting suites for families.
- Unique Cabin Features and Amenities: Amazon river facing panoramic windows; air conditioning; twin beds that convert to a California king-sized bed; en suite sitting area, bathroom with shower, toilet, sink, cabinet, hairdryer, hot water around the clock and a basket of toiletries; internal communications system.
- Common Living and Social Areas: Indoor Bar; Lounge; Dining Room; Outside Lounge; Outdoor Jacuzzi; Exercise Room; Massage Room; Observation Deck; Boutique
On Board
What is included?
Includes
All meals on board La Perla.
All excursions and equipment (including hiking boots and rain ponchos).
Transfers from / to the ship when arriving on recommended flights to Iquitos.
Entry fee to The Pacaya-Samaria National Reserve.
Sodas, natural juices, coffee, tea, water are included at lunch and dinner.
Welcome drink: Pisco Sour.
Not includes
Domestic flights
Cost of medical emergencies (including emergency evacuation).
Tipping etiquette. On board La Perla, we recommend an amount in the range of USD 20 to UDS 25 per passenger per night for the crew (to be divided among all the crew members) and USD 7 to USD 10 per passenger per night for the guides. * Please note that these amounts are suggested and that this is entirely at the discretion of our guests.
Any additional transportation services.
Any additional bar consumption.
