The Delfin II Tour
The Delfin II Luxury Amazon Cruise begins near Iquitos from the small town of Nauta. You will be transported in our comfortable coach from Iquitos airport to the dock of the luxury Delfin II riverboat. After enjoying a cocktail, you will board our comfortable vessel. We will now voyage into the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve to experience a combination of cultural history, natural wonders and some of the highest levels of animal and plant life in the Amazon Rainforest.
The Delfin objective is to offer you an experience second to none from the moment we pick you up in Iquitos to when we drop you back. We will visit remote locations in comfort, relax on cruise or explore the forest with professional naturalist guides. While cruising pristine rainforest surroundings, you can take advantage of our wellness program with a massage on cruise after a forest expedition.
Note that the Delfin II is the sister ship of the more exclusive Delfin I and Delfin III.
The Delfin II Accommodation
The Delfin II includes 14 large guest suites composed of four master suites with 180 degree panoramic windows and ten comfortable suites. Four of these can be connected to accommodate families. The Delfin II provides comfortable and elegant world-class accommodation. The other rooms consist of a dining room, entertainment center, observation deck, small massage room, exercise room, bar, library, and our special hammock sun deck. When on board, you can relax in the rooms and socialize or find some peace and quiet. The walls are decorated with local art work from Amazon communities, which is for sale. The purchase of these paintings goes to help local children fund their education.
Master Suites: The Delfin II provides four spacious master suites located at the front of the vessel, which are complete with king sizes beds, sheets and bedspread of 100% 280-thread Peruvian cotton, and 180° panoramic windows. We then provide all cotton towels and bathrobes, the finest organic amenities, the most wonderful view, and individual reading lights. Your suite will be the epitome of calming luxury and enjoyment.
Suites: The Delfin II's 10 suites are fitted with extra large windows so you don't miss any of the fantastic views of the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. Enjoy laying on your very comfortable bed and gazing at the Amazon Rainforest, while relaxing in luxurious surroundings. The suites are equipped with luxury linens and your ensuite comes with organic shower and beauty creams so you can pamper yourself while on board.
Cuisine
Our aim is to provide you with the highest quality cuisine and service possible. You will return from exploring the wilderness and be greeted by glistening crystalware and fine china lit by glowing candlelight. Special Requests We can accommodate special dietary requirements (children, vegetarian, allergic) if mentioned 30 days before departure as we venture to remote areas of the rainforest.
Private Charters
We offer private charters on the Delfin II for 5 or 7 days. Please contact us using the enquiry form for more information.
Delfin II - Massage Wellness Program
We pride ourselves on our Delfin experience and provide a wellness program for guests. Our onboard wellness specialist will provide a customized massage so you can relax among the pristine surroundings of the Amazon Rainforest. We offer flexible wellness times, so you can schedule your massage around your expeditions in the convenience and privacy of your deck. Our wellness specialist brings the healing traditions of the rainforest for your relaxation and will work in your body´s deep muscles; easing and soothing aches and pains. To arrange a wellness treatment, please make a booking form by the Bar in the third deck.
The Delfin II Tour Summary
You can explore the western Amazon's highly diverse Pacaya Samiria National Reserve on our quick-launch skiffs, which seat 8 passengers and are led by a captain and naturalist guide. The western Amazon Rainforest, found in Peru, has been found to contain more diversity of animals and plants than other Amazon areas. In addition to the skiffs, you will also have access to our new Native 16” River Kayaks. These will give you more maneuverability down narrow tributaries, small creeks and lagoons so you can explore deeper rainforest life. Here you will find peacock bass, gigantic awe-inspiring Amazon catfish and other exotic sporting species. If fishing, as part of our Environmental Commitment, we exercise a strict policy of catch and release.
Delfin II & The Pacaya Samiria National Park
The largest flooded tropical forest in the world, the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve contains an impressive assortment of tropical wildlife. During the rainy season in the Andes, water levels rise in the Amazon, flooding 85% of the reserve and making it only accessible by boat. The people of the Pacaya Samiria reply on the reserve for terrestrial and aquatic resources for their food and income.
Native Communities
On our Delfin II cruises, you will experience a mix of nature and cultural history learning about the local communities of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. We are working with the local communities to balance their needs from the forest with the future of the reserve and its wildlife.
Video Introduction
Tour Info
- Focus Area: Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
- Duration: 4, 5 days
- Start Point: Iquitos Airport (IQT)
- End Point: Iquitos Airport (IQT)
The Delfin II Activities
Rates & Inclusions
4 days / 3 nights
Regular Suite (Double Occupancy): $3,500
Master Suite (Double Occupancy): $3,700
5 days / 4 nights
Regular Suite (Double Occupancy): $4,700
Master Suite (Double Occupancy): $4,900
Notes
- Single Supplement is + 50% in addition to the adult rate.
- Programs per person based on double & single occupancy
- Flights: The package includes transfer from/to the Iquitos Airport to/from the port of Nauta, where the vessel will sail out from. This transfer is only for the recommended LAN flights, arriving and departing approximately at 5:00 pm.
- Child Policy: 7 years old minimum on all departures. Children age 11 or under will receive a 20% discount.
- Any additional services are not included.
Included
- All meals while on board
- All excursions
- Transfer to/from vessel when arriving on recommended flights to Iquitos (17:00 hrs)
- Entrance Fee to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Not Included
- Air Tickets to and from Iquitos
- Cost of Medical Emergencies (including evacuation)
- Bar and Boutique purchases
- Gratuities (Amount suggested per guest: US$ 120.00)
Operated By Delfin Amazon Cruises
About Delfin Amazon Cruises
Delfin Cruises was founded in 2006 by husband and wife team Aldo Macchiavello and Lissy Urteaga. They share extensive international travel experience and a passion for exploration. Aldo has his background as a senior banker and Lissy’s background is in art and interior design.
The pair have created one of Peru’s finest boutique luxury tour companies. With Delfin Cruises, they take you on highly sought after voyages of Peru’s Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
Delfin are featured in the world’s top travel and luxury publications. These have included Condé Nast Traveler, GQ Magazine and Luxury Travel Advisor. They now operate three vessels: the Delfin III, the Delfin II, and their most exclusive Delfin I with only 4 over-sized suites for exceptional cruises of Peru’s Amazon Rainforest.
