Journey into the one the world’s most remote regions on an 11-day Peruvian expedition that includes one night in the capital city of Lima, a three-night, guided Amazon River cruise, two nights in the lush Sacred Valley, two nights in colonial Cuzco and one unforgettable night at the majestic “lost city of the Incas”–Machu Picchu. Experience the natural beauty of the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve and explore ancient Inca history on this incomparable itinerary.
Itinerary
Day 1 Depart home city/Lima
Day 2 Lima/Fly to Iquitos/Iquitos/Nauta/Embark Zafiro/Cruising Amazon Basin
Day 3 Cruising Amazon Basin
Day 4 Cruising Amazon Basin
Day 5 Nauta/Disembark ship/Iquitos/Fly to Lima/Lima/Fly to Cuzco/Cuzco/Sacred Valley
Day 6 Sacred Valley
Day 7 Ollantaytambo/Embark train/Machu Picchu
Day 8 Machu Picchu/Embark train/Ollantaytambo/Cuzco
Day 9 Cuzco
Day 10 Cuzco/Fly to Lima/Lima/Return to home city
Day 11 Arrive in home city
Highlights
- One night in Lima, Peru, at the Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima City.
- Three-night Amazon River cruise on the deluxe river boat, Zafiro.
- Two nights in the Sacred Valley at the Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba.
- One night in Machu Picchu Pueblo at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel.
- Two nights in Cuzco at the Belmond Monasterio.
- Elegantly appointed, deluxe lodging.
- All transfers during the program.
- Welcome and farewell receptions.
- Complimentary wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages.
- 3 receptions, 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners.
- Complimentary wi-fi access (conditions permitting).
- While cruising, delight in up-close encounters with the Amazon’s amazing wildlife, birds and plants
in the company of local naturalist guides. - Picnic breakfast beneath the rainforest canopy, surrounded by lush vegetation
and morning birdsong. - Meet a shaman who shares how native plants are used medicinally and performs
a special cleansing ceremony. - Take a nightime skiff boat ride in search of nocturnal animals in the jungle.
- Try your hand at fishing for the Amazon’s famous, red-bellied piranhas on a skiff boat ride.
- Meet residents of villages along the riverbanks, and learn how to make a favorite, traditional dish.