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 |
Excellent staff, educational opportunities, and respect of local culture and environment.
Amazon Cruise Itineraries
Upper Amazon: A River Expedition (9-day)
On this 9-day Upper Amazon: A River Expedition, step aboard the elegant 28-guest Delfin II and journey into one of the planet’s most awe-inspiring wildernesses.
Upper Amazon: A River Expedition (6-Day)
On this 6-day Upper Amazon: A River Expedition, step aboard the intimate 28-guest Delfin III and venture deep into the beating heart of the Peruvian Amazon.
Exploring Peru: Machu Picchu and the Amazon
Experience Peru in 10 days: explore Machu Picchu, stroll Cusco’s historic streets, then journey aboard Delfin III through the Amazon’s Pacaya-Samiria Reserve.
