An Amazon River Cruise with MV Cattleya is a great option for a boutique river cruise holiday in Peru.

The wild, remote and lush Amazon awaits in Iquitos, the starting point for this 5-day Amazon River Cruise on board the M/V Cattleya.

The Cattleya is a luxury boutique Amazon River Cruise vessel which can accommodate a maximum of up to 10 passengers only. 

With so few fellow passengers, this is a very intimate boutique river cruise on the Amazon and a great way to explore the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve.

The Cattleya navigates down the Ucayali and Sapote Rivers which both have abundant wildlife and birdlife.

There is also the chance to meet local communities and learn more about their life in the Amazon.

Day 1: Iquitos – Amazon Cruise MV Cattleya

On arrival at Iquitos Airport you will be met and transferred by road to Nauta (transfer time about 2 hours).

On arrival in Nauta, board the MV Cattleya, with some time to settle in and get to know other guests.

Overnight on board the MV Cattleya. Dinner included.

Day 2: Amazon Cruise MV Cattleya

Ucayali River and Pacaya – Samiria National Reserve

After breakfast, explore a small tributary of Ucayali River in search of primates, colourful birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and rainforest plants.

Continue your trip to Pacaya-Samaria National Reserve, the largest wetland reserve in the world.

Pacaya-Samiria is home to over 500 species of birds, more than 130 species of reptiles and amphibians and hundreds of mammals and primates.

Overning on board the MV Cattleya. All meals and activities included.

Day 3: Amazon Cruise MV Cattleya

Sapote River & Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve

After breakfast, venture into the rainforest by small boat and spend the entire day cruising through the maze of streams and twisted tunnels of the Igapó (seasonal flooded forest).

Jungle plants and exotic wildlife are all around and there should also be the chance to hike through the reserve if water level permit.

Built in 2014, the Cattleya offers great value in the form of a boutique Amazon cruise.

The Cattleya is one of the latest and most modern motor cruisers operating in the Peruvian Amazon.

MV Cattleya features a sun deck offering amazing river views and cabins are located in the upper deck and main deck.

Each cabin has a King-size bed, air-con and a private bathroom with hot shower. Toiletries are 100% organic.

The dining room and the bar are located on the upper deck and are the ideal place to gather and socialise with other passengers.