Journey from Lima to the Amazon to cruise the Pacaya Samiria on the Amatista with expert naturalists, skiff adventures, and cultural encounters on a small-group expedition.
  • Explore Pacaya Samiria by skiff, searching for monkeys, sloths, macaws.
  • Visit Nauta’s market and ride local motocarros through town.
  • Spot turtles and giant arapaima at Sapi Sapi lake.
  • See giant Victoria Regia water lilies in Yucuruchi region.
  • Share a meal with an Indigenous family in a river village.
  • Meet a local shaman to learn traditional rainforest healing.
  • Paddle a dugout canoe on Choroyacu Creek with locals.
  • Visit the Amazonian Manatee Rescue Centre near Iquitos.
Cabins on board the Amatista all have exterior view windows with air conditioning and private bathrooms. Also please note that they are set up as twins but can be converted into a double bed if requested.



Please note that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Peru (even in upgraded hotels and private homes). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control.