Delfin I

Beginning and ending in Nauta near Iquitos in the Peruvian Amazon, the Delfin I will take you on 3- and 4-night expeditions into the extraordinary Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Wedged between the Ucayali and Maranon tributaries, the reserve is a huge protected flooded forest, boasting astonishing biodiversity including an amazing variety of birds and primates, pink river dolphins, giant otters and caimans.

There is also a spectacular diversity of traditional inhabitants who have lived in the rain forest for thousands of years who survive by subsistence activities like fishing, small-scale agriculture, hunting and gathering.

Activities vary seasonally according to water levels and may include interpretive jungle walks with your guide, exploration of the smaller streams in the boat's skiffs and kayaks, visits to local indigenous communities and even swimming with pink river dolphins.

On the top deck, a casually elegant viewing deck is the perfect place to while away the hottest hours and watch the river banks glide by with a cocktail in hand, or enjoy an incredible sunset seated on plush white sofas. At night the star-gazing is breathtaking.

On the main deck, there are two deluxe suites with 180° wrap-around panoramic windows, beautiful wood panelling, fine Peruvian linens, silent air conditioning and state of the art amenities including environmentally friendly toiletries, private whirlpool bath and an outside terrace. On the second deck are two master suites, a tiny bit smaller than the deluxe suites and without the whirlpool bath.

Dining on the Delfin offers unrivalled sophistication that draws on the freshness and abundance of the rainforest and highlands. Imagine yourself returning from a day in the remote wilderness to enjoy a candle-lit table and fine china, while your taste buds are tingled by new and exotic flavor sensations. The Delfin is also equipped with an entertainment center with an open bar, DVDs, books about the Amazon and even an X-cube for the children.