MV Aria was built in 2010 and offers the height of luxury on the Amazon river. She is the flagship for Aqua Expeditions and has accommodation for 32 passengers. With a crew of 24, guests will be well looked after. This is an excellent opportunity to explore the Amazon River, its wildlife and people.
With 16 large staterooms, accommodation on Aria is faultless. The suites have been designed to a high specification by a world renowned Peruvian interior designer and boast twin/double beds, a separate seating area and a well equipped bathroom with complementary toiletries. All suites have large picture windows so guests can enjoy views of the river from the comfort of their own room. Rooms are fully air conditioned. The suites are located on the first and second floors and four are interconnecting, ideal for families.
There is ample room to relax, both indoors and outdoors, with an indoor lounge/bar and a spacious observation deck complete with jacuzzi. Meals are taken in the dining room with its panoramic windows and the menus, which change daily, have been designed with the assistance of one of Peru's top ten chefs. There is a fine selection of wines to accompany meals while the bar serves a wide range of alcholic and soft drinks.
For those wanting to burn off a few pounds there is an exercise room. Aria also has a small boutique.
MV Aria has four motor launches in which guests can explore the river system. Four expect English-speaking naturalist guides are on hand to accompany guests on excursions on the river and in the vast Pacaya Samiria Reserve with its abundant land and marine life, including the pink Amazon dolphin, black caiman and three toed sloth.
MV Aria is based in Iquitos, a 90 minute flight from Lima and offers 3, 4 and 7 night cruises year round.
Three Night Itinerary
Friday - Arrive in Iquitos and transfer to the dock to board MV Aria. (B)
Saturday - On the Amazon River, explore the Iguana Isles and maybe try a spot of piranha fishing! In the afternoon take an expedition to see dolphins, birds and monkeys. (B,L,D)
Sunday - You have the chance tio visit a local village or take a launch ride into the flooded forest in the morning and to see pink dolphins and macaws at sunset. (B,L,D)
Monday - Explore the source of the Amazon and visit another local village before leaving the boat and travelling back to Iquitos. (B,L)
Four Night Itinerary
Monday - Transfer from Iquitos airport to Nauta to board MV Aria in the afternoon. (D)
Tuesday - Enjoy a nature expedition on the Maranon River and try an afternoon jungle walk and the chance to meet local people and learn about their way of life. (B,L,D)
Wednesday - Take an all-day forest excursion in Pacaya Samiria Reserve or enjoy a morning rainforest walk and search for caimans in the afternoon. (B,L,D)
Thursday - Breakfast with the pink dolphins! Enjoy some fishing in Lake Charo in the afternoon. (B,L,D)
Friday - Visit the manatee rescue centre before heading back to Iquitos, to disembark. (B,L)
The seven day itinerary is a combination of these two itineraries, starting and endiong in Iquitos on a Friday.
Please note the itineraries are subject to change due to weather conditions and the time of year. River levels vary and may have an impact on navigation times, so excursions may need to be be modified. This is at the captain's discretion.
