La Perla Experience: Annual Program 4 Days (B)

Your Amazonian adventure begins in Iquitos with a city tour that reveals its vibrant colonial history and modern culture. From there, travel overland to Nauta, a small river port where La Perla awaits. After settling into your cozy cabin and meeting the expert naturalist guides, enjoy a welcome lunch featuring Amazonian flavors as the cruise heads down the Marañón River. That evening, head out by boat to Nauta Caño for a nighttime excursion. The Amazon after dark is alive with activity—listen for the calls of frogs, watch for bats overhead, and keep an eye out for caimans lurking at the water’s edge. Return for dinner and your first night sleeping on the river.

Begin your day with a scenic picnic breakfast by the Yanayacu River in the heart of the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. Keep your eyes peeled for pink dolphins and a variety of birdlife as you canoe through calm waters or take a refreshing swim. After returning to the ship for lunch, attend an enlightening talk on Amazonic philosophy—a reflection on nature, balance, and indigenous beliefs. In the afternoon, arrive at San Regis, a riverside community where you’ll meet a local shaman. Learn about traditional rituals, medicinal plants, and ancestral wisdom. You’ll also take part in a symbolic tree-planting ceremony before returning to La Perla for a night of live music and storytelling.

Before sunrise, head out to Iquitos Brook, an ideal place to spot early-rising wildlife including monkeys and rare birds. After breakfast, experience a jungle canopy walk through a series of hanging bridges, allowing you to observe the rainforest from above—a perspective few get to see. Post-lunch, relax on board before venturing to the Shiriyacu stream. Try traditional piranha fishing as your guides share stories of the river’s legendary creatures. With luck, you’ll also catch a glimpse of pink dolphins gliding nearby. Return to the boat for a peaceful evening of dining and music under the starlit Amazon sky.

As the sun rises, take a final skiff ride to Gasparito Brook, a lush area rich in birdlife and primate activity. After breakfast back on board, enjoy a fun and tasty demonstration of how to prepare Peru’s signature cocktail—the Pisco Sour. With spirits high and hearts full, it’s time to disembark and return toward Iquitos. Along the way, you’ll visit the Amazon Forever Bio Park, a conservation sanctuary where rescued manatees and other animals are rehabilitated. This final stop underscores the importance of protecting the incredible ecosystem you’ve just explored. From there, head to the airport for your flight home.