11 days tour

Peru & Iquitos Amazon Cruise - 11 Days

Peru & Iquitos Amazon Cruise - 11 Days

This tour includes:

Accommodation

7 nights 4 star hotels. (5 star prices available, please enquire)

Flights

3 domestic economy flights: Lima - Iquitos, Iquitos - Cusco and Puno - Lima

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfers on days 1 and 11

Meals

10 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 3 dinners

Guide

Services of local English-speaking specialist guides All Amazon off-boat excursions led by expert bilingual naturalist guides Full day Sacred Valley tour, half day Cusco city tour, guided tour of Machu Picchu and full day Lake Titicaca motorboat excursion

Others

4 day/3 night luxury Amazon cruise aboard the deluxe Zafiro Cruiser - 1st deck suite Return Vistadome train to Machu Picchu Perurail Titicaca Train from Cusco to Puno Entrance fees

Not included:

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Others

International flights and visa Tipping โ€“ an entirely personal gesture

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Itinerary of your trip Peru & Iquitos Amazon Cruise - 11 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Lima
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Lima

      Bienvenido a Peru! Welcome to Lima and the beginning of your Peruvian adventure. Youโ€™ll be transferred to your hotel to enjoy the rest of today at leisure.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Iquitos Amazon Cruise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Iquitos Amazon Cruise

      Lima - Iquitos - Nauta. Very early this morning youโ€™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 Day 3: Amazon Cruising
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Amazon Cruising

      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 thereโ€™s a cooking demonstration before lunch and then a talk about the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. In the afternoon take a skiff through โ€™the jungle of mirrorsโ€™, 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 Day 4: Amazon Cruising
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Amazon Cruising

      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 Day 5: Manatee Rescue Centre
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Manatee Rescue Centre

      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 Day 6: The Sacred Valley
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: The Sacred Valley

      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 โ€œlive Inca townโ€ because inhabitants still live according to customs and traditions inherited from their ancestors.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Machu Picchu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Machu Picchu

      This morning, take a picturesque train journey through the Andean highlands to the town of Aguas Calientes, before you travel by bus up to Peruโ€™s most famous site, Machu Picchu - the spectacular โ€œLost Cityโ€ of the Incas. Peruโ€™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 Day 8: Cusco City Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Cusco City Tour

      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 Day 9: Titicaca Train To Puno
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Titicaca Train To Puno

      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 youโ€™ll be transferred to your hotel on the shores of majestic Lake Titicaca - the highest navigable lake in the world.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Lake Titicaca
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Lake Titicaca

      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 youโ€™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 youโ€™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 Day 11: Puno
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Puno

      Today your Peruvian adventure comes to an end. You will be transferred to Punoโ€™s Juliaca airport for your flight back to Lima.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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