12 Day Peru with 3 Day Amazon Cruise & Machu Picchu -Cat. Standard Suite
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Tour Itinerary
DAY 1, Monday - Depart for Peru
Depart for Lima, Peru. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to acquaint yourself with Peru's vibrant capital, founded in 1535 by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro
Overnight: Lima
DAY 2, Tuesday - Lima City Tour
This morning's tour of Lima, with its 2000 years of history, begins at the colonial center of the city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its historic buildings surrounding the splendid Plaza Mayor. View the impressive Palace of the Archbishop with its fine carved balcony, the opulent Government Palace, official residence of the President, and the 16th century Cathedral of Lima whose first stone was laid by Pizarro. Continue to the 17th century Monasterio de San Francisco complex with its magnificent tiles, ornate carved ceilings, exceptional paintings and world-renowned library. Next, attend a cooking demonstration where you'll learn how to prepare Peruvian dishes, followed by lunch
Overnight: Lima
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 3, Wednesday - Flight to Iquitos, Cruise Embarkation
Depart Lima, and transfer to the airport for your flight to Iquitos, the capital of the Peruvian Amazon. Arrive, and travel to the town of Nauta for your cruise embarkation. Tonight, meet your Cruise Director and enjoy dinner as it sets the mood for your cruise on the mighty Amazon River. The Amazon is one of the planet's richest and most biodiverse regions
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4, Thursday - Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
Your day of exploration takes you to the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, the largest reserve in Peru. Travel by boat from Yanayacu Creek to the remote Yarinacocha. Embark on a hike through the Amazonian rainforest, a biodiverse ecosystem. Watch for monkeys, sloths, iguanas, tree frogs, and many bird species. Perhaps you'll spot the unique pink river dolphins found in Amazonian waters. Explore the local flora, and learn about the medicinal uses of each plant. Later, return to the ship
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Friday - Canopy Nature Walk, Amazon Village Visit
Begin the day with a morning walk on the canopy walkway through the lush Amazon rainforest. At a height of over 115 feet, the walkway provides views of the rainforest from the treetops, a perfect vantage point for observing Amazon wildlife and vegetation. The suspended walkway connected by platforms in the rainforest treetops is spread between the area's largest rainforest trees. Head back to the ship for lunch. In the afternoon, visit an Amazon village and gain insight into how people live in the area. Meet a local shaman, and participate in a traditional ceremony of spiritual healing
Overnight: River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6, Saturday - Disembarkation, Flight to Lima
The ship returns back to Iquitos this morning. After disembarkation, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Arrive, and check into the hotel. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure
Overnight: Lima
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 7, Sunday - Flight to Cuzco, Pisac Village Visit
This morning, head to the airport and board your flight to Cuzco, ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the Sacred Valley, taking a scenic drive to Pisac Village. There, explore the town and bargain with vendors on the cobblestone streets of the Pisac handicraft market. Later, check into your hotel and spend time at leisure
Overnight: Sacred Valley
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Monday - Discover Machu Picchu
Early morning transfer to the Sacred Valley's Ollanta Station to board the PeruRail Train that travels through misty peaks to the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu*, the "Lost City of the Incas," a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Machu Picchu was virtually unknown to the western world until Hiram Bingham's re-discovery in 1911. Spend the morning viewing the unforgettable wonders of this 15th century retreat, abandoned nearly 100 years later with the arrival of the conquistadors. See the highlights of the site including the imposing Temple of the Sun, the House of the Priest, the Sacred Plaza and the intricately carved rock likely used as a sundial by the ancient Incas. Return to the Sacred Valley in early evening and continue to your hotel*Approximate time spent at the ruins of Machu Picchu is 3 hours
Overnight: Sacred Valley
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9, Tuesday - Travel to Cuzco, Chinchero Weaving Demonstration
Depart the Sacred Valley and drive through the rugged mountainous region with its magnificent panoramas, along roads with farms, and small villages to Cuzco. En route, stop in Chinchero. Here, savor an authentic Peruvian lunch followed by a demonstration of the ancient Andean tradition of making textiles from naturally dyed handwoven alpaca wool. Remarkably, the source for the vibrant colors are dyes that come from plants, minerals, and insects. Wander around the complex, and shop for souvenirs among the fine textiles and other local treasures. Time permitting, meet children at a local school. Continue to Cuzco, and check into the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure
Overnight: Cuzco
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 10, Wednesday - Tour Cuzco
Begin the tour of Cuzco that takes you to the impressive colonial Cathedral, with its collection of over 400 paintings from the Cusqueña School and to the extraordinary Temple of the Sun at Koricancha, an important religious site of the Incas. This sumptuous temple's walls and floors were allegedly once covered with sheets of solid gold. The afternoon is yours to discover all the delights Cuzco has to offer. Tonight, savor dinner of Peruvian delicacies at a local restaurant, and enjoy a Peruvian folk show
Overnight: Cuzco
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11, Thursday - Flight to Lima
Head to the airport this morning for your flight to Lima. On arrival, check into your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure to further explore the city. Tonight at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Overnight: Lima
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12, Friday - Depart Peru
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Special Features
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Not Included:
Optional tours and gratuities.
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, but does include flights Lima-Iquitos, Iquitos-Lima, Lima-Cuzco & Cuzco-Lima.
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Jose Antonio Executive Hotel
This superior tourist class hotel is situated in the Miraflores district only three blocks from the Pacific Ocean.
Jose Antonio Executive Hotel
This superior tourist class hotel is situated in the Miraflores district only three blocks from the Pacific Ocean.
Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness
This deluxe hotel is situated in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, nearby the Vilcanota River.
Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay
This colonial style first class hotel is situated in the heart of the Sacred Valley.
Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay
This colonial style first class hotel is situated in the heart of the Sacred Valley.
San Agustin Plaza Cusco
This tourist class hotel is located a short walk from the Temple of the Sun.
Jose Antonio Executive Hotel
This superior tourist class hotel is situated in the Miraflores district only three blocks from the Pacific Ocean.
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