On this 10-day Upper Amazon: A River Expedition, venture to the headwaters of the mighty Amazon in the heart of Peru’s rainforest aboard the elegant riverboat, the 28-passenger Delfin II.
Amazon Small Ship Cruises
Amazon River cruises provide a one-of-a-kind journey deep into the heart of one of the world’s most captivating ecological and cultural regions. Traversing the second-longest river on the planet, which flows through Peru, Colombia, and Brazil, these cruises offer passengers an intimate look at the vast Amazon Rainforest, its rich biodiversity, and the indigenous cultures that have thrived in this unique environment for centuries.
Pacaya-Samiria Reserve
Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve is a vast area of Amazonian jungle known for its animal biodiversity
The Ship: Delfin II
The 28-passenger Delfin II is a stately riverboat built for the express purpose of exploring deep into the Peruvian Amazon.
When to go
Check out our chart that shows the best time to visit the Amazon, based on temperature and weather.
Best Time to Visit - Amazon
| What | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sailings | ||||||||||||
| Avg. Temp (F) (Iquitos, Peru) | 89°/72° | 89°/72° | 89°/72° | 88°/72° | 87°/71° | 87°/70° | 88°/69° | 89°/70° | 90°/70° | 89°/71° | 89°/72° | 89°/74° |
| Avg. Precip. (in.) (Iquitos, Peru) | 11.60 | 8.90 | 11.60 | 12.00 | 11.20 | 7.50 | 7.20 | 6.50 | 7.40 | 9.50 | 10.00 | 12.40 |
The entire crew was wonderful and the Delfin II a fabulous floating house for our Amazon adventure!
Amazon Cruise Itineraries
Exploring Peru: Machu Picchu and the Amazon
On this 9-day Wild Peru Escape, experience the best of Peru, with the Amazon and Machu Picchu.
Upper Amazon: A River Expedition (6-Day)
On this 6-day Upper Amazon: A River Expedition cruise, embark on an unforgettable journey aboard the 42-guest riverboat Delfin III.
