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Delfin Amazon Cruises | Luxury Amazon Cruises Experience
CALL US AT:
Av. Abelardo Quiñones km 5 / San Juan Bautista. Iquitos - Perú / Local:
+51-1-7190999
The Amazon is not a place you pass through—it’s a world you step into. Every day brings a new way to experience its raw beauty, whether paddling through glassy waters, walking beneath the towering rainforest canopy, or meeting the river communities who call it home.
Each of our excursions is included with your cruise and guided by our expert naturalists and local crew, ensuring that every journey is safe, immersive, and tailored to your pace. And if you choose to take it all in from the deck, the rainforest will come to you—through misty sunrises, distant thunder rolling over the jungle, and night skies untouched by artificial light.
Excursions are subject to weather conditions and seasonal changes, allowing nature to lead the way.
Skiff Safaris
Board our quiet, agile skiffs and slip into the Amazon’s hidden tributaries and flooded forests. These excursions take you into the most untouched corners of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where every bend in the river reveals something new—a sloth in the canopy, a black caiman beneath the surface, or the haunting call of howler monkeys echoing through the trees.
Trail Walks & Jungle Hikes
Step into a living, breathing forest, where the jungle hums with unseen life. Our guides will lead you along lush trails, revealing towering ceiba trees, medicinal plants, and the secretive creatures of the undergrowth. Morning hikes are particularly magical, with the first light illuminating the mist and wildlife at its most active.
Kayaking & Paddleboarding
For a more intimate encounter with the river, paddle through calm, reflective waters, where kingfishers dart past and butterflies gather on the riverbanks. Kayaking and paddleboarding allow you to move silently and at your own pace, an unforgettable moment of solitude in the vastness of the Amazon.
Swimming in the Amazon
There are few places in the world where you can say you’ve swam in the Amazon River. In a designated safe area, take the plunge into its cool, dark waters and feel the thrill of being truly immersed in one of the world’s most legendary waterways.
Night Safaris
The Amazon never sleeps. As darkness falls, a whole new world awakens. Your skiff will glide along the riverbanks as glowing caiman eyes break the surface, and the night air fills with the rhythmic calls of frogs, bats, and distant owls. Overhead, the sky—untouched by artificial light—reveals one of the most breathtaking constellations on Earth.
Observing the Pink River Dolphin
The Amazon’s most legendary creature, the pink river dolphin, moves silently through the currents, surfacing with a flick of its fin before disappearing again into the depths. They are intelligent, playful, and rare, found only in the Amazon’s freshwater rivers. If you’re lucky, they may swim alongside your skiff or kayak, offering a moment that feels truly mythical.
Through our exclusive partnership with Dr. Joanna Alfaro, guests can contribute to ongoing research and conservation efforts, learning how these remarkable dolphins are being protected for future generations.
Birdwatching
With over 1,500 species of birds, the Amazon is a paradise for birdwatchers. Early morning excursions take you into the best viewing areas, where you might glimpse a vibrant macaw, a prehistoric hoatzin, or even the elusive harpy eagle—one of the most powerful raptors in existence.
Catch-and-Release Fishing
Try your hand at traditional Amazonian fishing with a focus on conservation. Cast a line into the blackwater lagoons, where the mighty peacock bass and giant Amazonian catfish lurk beneath the surface. As part of our strict environmental commitment, all fishing is catch and release.
Shaman-Led Encounters & Community Connection
The Amazon is not just a place of nature, but a place of people—communities who have lived in harmony with the rainforest for generations.
A true highlight of these experiences is meeting an Amazonian shaman, a guardian of spiritual and herbal knowledge passed down through the ages. Through ceremonies, storytelling, and healing traditions, you’ll gain a rare insight into the ancient wisdom of the jungle—an understanding of the rainforest’s medicinal plants and the interconnectedness of all life.
Village Visits & Cultural Immersion
Along the riverbanks, ribereño communities have lived in balance with the Amazon for centuries. Visits to these villages offer an authentic glimpse into daily life, from ancestral fishing traditions to handwoven crafts. These encounters are not performances—they are exchanges, built on respect and genuine connection.
Women’s Artisan Markets
Delfin partners with local women artisans, helping to preserve traditional crafts while supporting sustainable livelihoods. Here, you can purchase handwoven textiles, wooden carvings, and jewelry, each piece carrying the spirit and artistry of the Amazon.
Animal Rescue Center
Before departing the Amazon, guests visit ACOBIA, the Rescue & Rehabilitation Center of River Mammals, where rescued manatees, otters, and primates receive care before returning to the wild. This is a final chance to connect with the Amazon’s wildlife and support ongoing conservation efforts.
The Melipona Stingless Bee Project
En route to the airport, guests visit one of the Amazon’s most unique conservation efforts—the Melipona Stingless Bee Project. Unlike traditional bees, Melipona bees are harmless and produce rare medicinal honey, valued for centuries by Amazonian communities.
Restore your body, awaken your senses, and reconnect with the wisdom of the amazon.
At Delfin, our spa rituals are an extension of the river itself—grounded in ancestral knowledge, guided by local ingredients, and crafted to bring you into deep harmony with the rhythms of the rainforest. These experiences are more than treatments. They are quiet invitations to slow down, listen, and reconnect—with yourself and with the world around you.
The Amazon is a world of mystery, and our guides are those who unlock its secrets. More than experts alone, they are storytellers, conservationists, and stewards of the river, each with a deep-rooted connection to our home.
All of our naturalist guides are certified by the Peruvian government and have spent years navigating these waters, many of them born and raised along the river itself. Their knowledge is not just studied—it is lived. Through them, you will hear the legends passed down for generations, understand the delicate balance of the rainforest, and witness the Amazon through the eyes of those who know it best.
Every Delfin voyage is an opportunity to dive deeper, not just into the rainforest, but into the knowledge it holds. From interactive Q&As on Amazonian ecology to fireside storytelling sessions where myths and traditions are shared, our guides offer moments of discovery that stay with you long after you leave
Guide / Naturalist
Guide / Naturalist
Guide / Naturalist
Guide / Naturalist
