Peruvian Tour and Amazon River Cruise

On this tour, you’ll experience highlights of Peru. Begin in the cosmopolitan city of Lima with a guided sightseeing tour, a visit to the Larco Herrera Museum, and a special welcome dinner in an ornate family-owned mansion. Fly to Cusco and descend into the Sacred Valley of the Incas for guided tours of the ceremonial site of Kenko, where ancient rituals were performed, and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman. No vacation to Peru is complete without visiting astonishing Machu Picchu. Built around 1450, at the height of the Inca Empire, it is located in a gorgeous mountain setting above the Sacred Valley. Stand in awe as you witness one of the most majestic images in South America. Next, fly to Iquitos, where you will embark on a journey to one of the world’s vastly unexplored regions—the mighty Amazon—where biodiversity is at its greatest and the rainforest is untamed.

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1: Your trip begins in Lima, Peru. Enjoy free time today before your Andes and Amazon adventure begins.

Day 2: Lima walking tour, visit San Francisco Monastery and Larco Herrera Museum; welcome dinner at local mansion

Day 3: Visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman and Kenko, visit Awanakancha to see various camelids from the region, and explore Pisac Market

Day 4: Visit the Ollantaytambo ruins; take the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu; walking tour of Machu Picchu

Day 5: Enjoy a second included entrance to Machu Picchu; return on the Vistadome train to the Sacred Valley and continue to Cusco

Day 6: Walking tour of Cusco, visit Santo Domingo Monastery and the Cathedral

Day 7: Cusco–Lima–Iquitos–Nauta (Embarkation)–Cruising Peruvian Amazon. Fly to Iquitos via Lima; Iquitos orientation tour; board your luxury river cruise ship; onboard welcome reception; wildlife viewing excursions during the afternoon and evening

Day 8: Cruising Peruvian Amazon: Wildlife viewing excursions during the morning and afternoon; cooking demonstration and Pisco Sour-making lesson

Day 9: Cruising Peruvian Amazon: Wildlife viewing excursions during the morning, afternoon, and evening; visit Pacaya Samiria National Reserve; endemic fruit presentation; kayaking; piranha fishing; special farewell dinner

Day 10: Cruising Peruvian Amazon–Nauta (Disembarkation)–Iquitos–Lima: Disembark the Delfin III; visit the Manatee Rescue Center; fly to Lima

Day 11: Your vacation ends in Lima

This is an excellent trip for viewing exotic wildlife, stunning scenery and experiencing a taste of life in Peru. It offers the perfect combination of land experiences and luxury river cruising. The ship can accommodate a maximum of 44 cruise ship guests in 4 different styles of suites featuring floor to ceiling panoramic picture-windows. Cruise along the Amazon enjoying views of the vast rainforest full of wildlife and natural beauty from the comfort of your air-conditioned suite. Choose your travel style on this cruise - classic for those who want a more leisurely pace, discovery for those who want to immerse themselves in the local culture, and active for those who want a little extra adventure in their vacation.

What's Included

6 nights accommodations in Moderate Deluxe to Superior First Class accommodations

All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners

All transport and listed activities

Travel in specialist vehicle and flight to Iquitos

What's Not Included

Flights to and from Lima, Peru

Travel Insurance

Solo traveler accommodations (available on request, single supplement applies)

Visas

Vaccinations

****Passports are required for this trip.