Upper Amazon: A River Expedition
A river expedition aboard the 28-guest, all-suite Delfin II into Peru's Upper Amazon along the Marañón and Ucayali rivers and the flooded forest of Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Skiff excursions and river-community visits, with a National Geographic photo instructor on every departure.
- Operated by: National Geographic × Lindblad Expeditions
- Ship: Delfin II (Lindblad charter)
- Length: 7 nights
- Regions: South America, Amazon
- Wildlife: Pink river dolphins, monk saki monkeys, scarlet macaws & piranhas
- From: $6,397 per person
- Season: Year-round (high- and low-water seasons)
- Next departures: 2026-12-11, 2027-09-05
- Route: Iquitos → Marañón River → Pacaya Samiria National Reserve → Ucayali River → Iquitos
The ship
- Delfin II: 28 guests, built 2009
Departures
- 2026-12-11: $6,397
- 2027-09-05: $6,397
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