The Zafiro Experience
The Zafiro Experience
Calle Napo 362 Iquitos Peru
www.junglexperiences.com
SHIP INFORMATION
Flag
Peru
Group
N/A
Shareholders
Privately owned
Year it was Built or refurbished
2016
HIGHLIGHTS
Boat Positionning
Zafiro luxury cruise, positioned as a boutique luxury river cruise for high-end travellers. Clients may be seniors, young adults and families with kids 7 years old +
Captain
Remigio Terán. More than 25 years as a captain in the Peruvian navy and 5 years providing a fantastic expeience for travellers on board Zafiro luxury cruise.
Development Strategy
Annual Marketing and Sales plans, focused on prioirity markets such as : United States, Canada, Mexico, UK and Spain.
History
Jungle Experiences cruises started in 2012 with Amatista Expedition cruise. In 2015, Zafiro Luxury cruise was built from scratch for the tourism industry and started sailing. Finally, in 2016 was the purchase, remodelation and launch of La Perla Adventure cruise.
Main strengths, special touch
Immersive excursions and multilanguage speaking nature guides (english, french, spanish, italian, german)
Location
Sailing in the buffer zone of Pacaya Samiria Natural Reserve in Peru, along rivers Amazon, Ucayali and Marañón and visiting the origin of the Amazon river.
Key Sites
Two to three excursions a day : sailing on board skiffs looking for animals in their natural habitat guided by specialist nature guides, jungle walks, canoe riding, kayaking, piranha fishing, visiting a local Shaman (spiritual leader), Planting a tree ceremony, walks on suspension bridges.
Fun facts
We host a special ceremony for honeymooners on board Zafiro cruise, according to the « Kukama Kukamiria » native community. It is a beautiful blessing ritual with flowers.
Ship Features
Children Corner’s
Young Explorer Alpha : Progam for kids 7 years old +, includes games during the excursions for animal spotting, cooking class, animal towel folding class, draw about your experience activity and drawings are displayed on board, visit a local school, each child gets a diploma + souvenir
Chef, Meals, Meals facilities, bars
Gourmet Amazonian Gastronomy. Breakast and lunch are buffet style, dinner is a five course menu focused on a different type of food every day : chinese, italian, international, peruvian, amazonian and fusion, always prepared with fresh local ingredients.
Wellness
Massage room, fitness room and outdoor jacuzzi
Corporate & Celebration Events
Yes, charter options for private events according to each client´s needs. Weddings, corporate meetings, private charters for tour operators or travel agencies as well.
Extra Notable Features
Bucketlist destination for birdwatcher professionals and enthusiasts, special departures with wellness activities including yoga & mediation. Cooking class on board how to prepare Amazonian dish and Pisco Sour emblematic peruvian beverage.
Latest Awards
Winners for 4 consecutive years as South America´s Leading River Cruise Company (World Travel Awards) 2019 – 2022
