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 offer a unique and immersive adventure into the heart of one of the world’s most fascinating ecological and cultural regions. These cruises navigate the world’s second-longest river, which flows through Peru, Colombia, and Brazil, and offer passengers an up-close view of the Amazon Rainforest, its incredible biodiversity, and the indigenous cultures that call this region home.
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 personal interactions among all of us and the naturalists and crew were marvelous. The fact of the cultural focus was a pleasant surprise. We loved this trip. Birds! Monkeys (a surprise)!
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.
