La Perla
La Perla: Cruise the Peruvian Amazon on a First Class Riverboat
Days: 4 & 7 | From: $1,785/per person
La Perla is a great way to explore the Peruvian Amazon. The expert naturalist guides have more than 20 years in the area and will help you discover the sights and sounds of the jungle. The outdoor hammock area of La Perla is a unique place where you enjoy the Amazon air during your cruise.
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Vessel Information
Accommodations
La Perla has a total of 14 cabins. There are 9 standard cabins, 3 superior cabins, and 2 amazon view cabins. All cabins have exterior view windows, air conditioning, hair dryer, wardrobe, desk, dresser and private bathrooms.
Standard cabins: 151 square feet (14 square meters) - two twins beds or one queen bed and private bathroom with shower.
Amazon View cabins: 173 square feet (16 square meters) - one queen bed or king bed and private bathroom with shower. Access the balcony.
Superior cabins: (215 square feet (20 square meters) - two twins beds convertible in Californian king size and private bathroom with shower. Cabin with possibility to accommodate an extra bed. Ideal for families.
Yacht Specifications
Construction Year: 2003
Registered in: Peru
Vessel Type: River Cruise
Length: 138 feet (42 meters)
Beam: 30 feet (9 meters)
Draft: 5 feet (1.7 meters)
Gross Tons: 605
Speed: 8 knots
Main engines: 1 x Caterpillar of 365 HP
Safety: Radio communication system with separate battery, satellite phone, life jackets, flare signals, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors in each cabin, on-board defibrillator.
Crew: 15, including Cruise Director and 2 naturalist bilingual guides (English-Spanish).
Itineraries & Pricing
3 Night Itinerary (Sunday to Wednesday)
Day 1 Sunday – Arrive to Iquitos / Begin the Cruise
Day 2 Monday – Amazonas river / Yarapa river / Ucayali river / Vista Alegre / Yanayacu de Yacapana – Yarapa
Day 3 Tuesday – Yarapa river – Piranha creek / Ucayali river / Marañón river Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve
Day 4 Wednesday – Disembark at Nauta – Manatee Rescue Center – Transfer to The Airport
3 Night Itinerary (Wednesday to Saturday)
Day 1 Wednesday – Arrive to Iquitos / Begin the Cruise
Day 2 Thursday – Yanayacu de Pucate / Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve / San Regis
Day 3 Friday – San José de Zarapanga Shiriyucu / Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve / Nauta
Day 4 Saturday – Disembark at Nauta – Manatee Rescue Center – Transfer to The Airport
6 Night Itinerary
Day 1 Sunday – Arrive to Iquitos / Begin the Cruise
Day 2 Monday – Amazonas river / Yarapa river / Ucayali river / Vista Alegre / Yanayacu de Yacapana – Yarapa
Day 3 Tuesday – Yarapa river – Piranha creek / Ucayali river / Marañón river Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve
Day 4 Wednesday – Pacaya Samiria National Reserve / Marañón river / Ucayali river / Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve
Day 5 Thursday – Yanayacu de Pucate / Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve / San Regis
Day 6 Friday – San José de Zarapanga Shiriyucu / Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve / Nauta
Day 7 Saturday – Disembark at Nauta – Manatee Rescue Center – Transfer to The Airport
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Pricing
3 Night Trip Departures are on Sundays & Wednesdays
6 Night Trip Departures are on Sundays
2021 Cruise Rates
Included: All meals, excursions & equipment (including boots & rain ponchos), transfers to/from vessel on recommended flights, entrance fee to National Reserve, natural juices, coffee, tea and water during meals
Not Included: Flights to/from Iquitos, bar consumption, gratuities
3 Night Cruises:
Standard Cabin: $1,785 per person
Amazon View Cabin: $1,885 per person
Superior View Cabin: $1,985 per person
6 Night Cruises:
Standard Cabin: $2,950 per person
Amazon View Cabin: $3,300 per person
Superior View Cabin: $3,750 per person
Single Supplement: 50%
Children 7-11 years old are eligible for a 50% discount (one child per cabin)
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