Peru & Iquitos Amazon Cruise - 11 days
Peru & Iquitos Amazon Cruise - 11 days
Peru & Iquitos Amazon Cruise - 11 days
11 Days Starting in Lima and ending in Puno
Visiting: Lima, Iquitos and the Amazon, Sacred Valley, Cusco, Puno, Lake Titicaca (Peru)
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2130/PIAC
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 3
Age range:
Not recommended for under 5yrs.
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
Delve deep into the Amazon Rainforest in northern Peru on a luxury 4 day cruise, searching for three-toed sloths, toucans and endangered pink dolphins. Travel onwards to the majestic 'Lost City' of Machu Picchu, explore the Sacred Valley and meet the islanders of Lake Titicaca on this 11 day tour.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Lima
Location: Lima
Bienvenido a Peru! Welcome to Lima and the beginning of your Peruvian adventure. You’ll be transferred to your hotel to enjoy the rest of today at leisure.
Day 2: Iquitos And The Amazon
Location: Iquitos and the Amazon
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Amazon cruiser
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Lima - Iquitos - Nauta. Very early this morning you’ll fly to Iquitos, gateway to the Peruvian Amazon and transfer to the city of Nauta, where you will board the luxurious Zafiro Amazon Cruise ship for the start of a three night jungle cruise. Enjoy a cocktail in the bar or breathtaking views from the indoor and outdoor lounge. After settling sail the naturalist guides will give an overview of the cruise itinerary before you enjoy a delicious welcome dinner.
Day 3: Iquitos And The Amazon
Location: Iquitos and the Amazon
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Amazon cruiser
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early this morning head out on a skiff (small boat) to explore the remarkable Yanalipa area of the Ucayali River in the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Look out for Amazonian wildlife including parrots, makaws and saki monkeys. Return to the boat for breakfast and then go in search of more wildlife on the Tapiche River. Back on the boat there's a cooking demonstration before lunch and then a talk about the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. In the afternoon take a skiff through 'the jungle of mirrors', where you can see tall trees reflected in the black water of the Dorado River, fish using local techniques and spot primates and sloths. As darkness falls, enjoy a nighttime outing in search of caimans, tarantulas and other nocturnal species.
Day 4: Iquitos And The Amazon
Location: Iquitos and the Amazon
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Amazon cruiser
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a tasty breakfast set out to explore the Yarapa River where the famous pink and gray river dolphins swim and play in its black waters. Also observe monkeys such as the capuchin and marmoset and birds such as flycatchers, trogons and carpenters. Back on the Zafiro see the confluence of the Ucayali and Maranon rivers, which give rise to the Amazon River and cruise downstream towards Iquitos. After lunch take a skiff out on the Amazon River to visit the Huaysi community, experience local life and learn about their customs. You can also take a dip in the Tahuayo River before heading back to the boat. In the evening enjoy live music on board before a farewell dinner.
Please note: the cruise itinerary is dependent upon the river water level, weather conditions and accessibility to locations so may vary.
Day 5: Iquitos And The Amazon
Location: Iquitos and the Amazon
Meals Included: Breakfast
Iquitos - Cusco. Disembark after breakfast today and visit the Manatee Rescue Centre - a fantastic facility where orphaned manatees are rescued, rehabilitated and eventually released back into the wild. Discover the important work the centre does and come face to face with this extraordinary creature. Transfer to Iquitos airport for your onward flight to Cusco where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 6: Sacred Valley
Location: Sacred Valley
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Enjoy a full-day tour of the Sacred Valley today. The tour begins at the famous Inti Watana ruins at Pisac, which include the Temple of the Sun, baths, altars, water fountains, a ceremonial platform, and an inti watana - a volcanic ritual stone used as an astronomic clock or Inca calendar to define the change seasons. Continue to the bustling Pisac markets and barter with the local merchants for their colourful textiles and souvenirs.
After a tasty buffet lunch continue on to the famous Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo, constructed to protect the entrance of the valley from invading jungle tribes. The archaeological site includes a series of superimposed terraces and stunning finely carved stone blocks located on the upper terrace or Temple of the Sun. Explore the ruins and take a stroll through Ollantaytambo, which is known as a “live Inca town” because inhabitants still live according to customs and traditions inherited from their ancestors.
Day 7: Sacred Valley
Location: Sacred Valley
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, take a picturesque train journey through the Andean highlands to the town of Aguas Calientes, before you travel by bus up to Peru’s most famous site, Machu Picchu - the spectacular “Lost City” of the Incas. Peru’s Spanish invaders never discovered the city, and it was forgotten by humanity until its rediscovery in 1911. The Incan builders of this extraordinary place left no written records, and the mystery surrounding the city adds to the beauty of the site. Your guided tour will explore the incredibly preserved Main Plaza, the Sacred Sun Dial and the mysterious Royal Quarters. In the afternoon travel to Cusco by train and transfer to your hotel.
Day 8: Cusco
Location: Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore the ancient city of Cusco on a half day guided tour this morning, visiting famous sites including the beautiful Santo Domingo church, the 17th century cathedral and the Plaza de Armas - former heart of the Incan Empire. Then explore the impressive Sacsayhuaman Inca fortress, which offers a wonderful panoramic view of the city. Visit the ruins of the Qenqo Amphitheatre, Tambomachay and Puka Pukara. The afternoon and evening are free for you to explore Cusco further at leisure. Consider exploring the neighbourhood of San Blas, home to many artists and sculptors or visit the Chocolate Museum to learn about the history of chocolate production in Peru.
Day 9: Puno
Location: Puno
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Cusco - Puno. Travel aboard the Titicaca train to Puno today, along one of the most beautiful rail routes in the world. The train has an outdoor observatory wagon for you to soak up the spectacular scenery, accompanied by live music and traditional dancing. Upon arrival you’ll be transferred to your hotel on the shores of majestic Lake Titicaca - the highest navigable lake in the world.
Day 10: Lake Titicaca (Peru)
Location: Lake Titicaca (Peru)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
An early start will be rewarded with an exciting motorboat excursion across the waters of Lake Titicaca to the island of Taquile, inhabited by Quechua-speaking natives. The 2,200 inhabitants of this island have developed unique social systems, and you’ll see their fine hand weaving techniques, which have been passed down through the generations. The boat will then take you to the peninsula of Chucuito where you’ll enjoy traditional cuisine at the rural Aymara community of Luquina, on the banks of Lake Titicaca.
The final stop on your full day excursion will be the floating reed islands of the Uros. The ancient inhabitants of these islands have built them almost exclusively from Tortora reeds, which grow only around Lake Titicaca. As well as living on them, the Uros use these reeds to build their homes and their boats, and they even eat them.
Day 11: Puno
Location: Puno
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today your Peruvian adventure comes to an end. You will be transferred to Puno's Juliaca airport for your flight back to Lima.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Superior. Plus 4 days Deluxe Amazon Cruise -
10 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 3 dinners
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7 nights 4 star hotels. (5 star prices available, please enquire)
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4 day/3 night luxury Amazon cruise aboard the deluxe Zafiro Cruiser - 1st deck suite
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3 domestic economy flights: Lima - Iquitos, Iquitos - Cusco and Puno - Lima
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Services of local English-speaking specialist guides
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Airport arrival and departure transfers on days 1 and 11
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Return Vistadome train to Machu Picchu
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Perurail Titicaca Train from Cusco to Puno
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All Amazon off-boat excursions led by expert bilingual naturalist guides
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Full day Sacred Valley tour, half day Cusco city tour, guided tour of Machu Picchu and full day Lake Titicaca motorboat excursion
What's Not Included
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International flights and visa
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Tipping – an entirely personal gesture
Age Policy
Not recommended for under 5yrs.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the tipping policy?
Tipping – an entirely personal gesture
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Superior. Plus 4 days Deluxe Amazon Cruise
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport arrival and departure transfers on days 1 and 11
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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