2024 Rivers of the World Brochure (NZ)

2024 RIVERS OF THE WORLD CRUISE

Lima, Peru to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

3 OCTOBER – 26 NOVEMBER, 2024

RIVERS OF THE WORLD

Our Rivers of the World cruise is back in 2024, and it is bigger than ever! This year our World Cruise will journey to more destinations, more countries and become our longest itinerary yet.

Over 55 days, 10 countries, 3 continents, and 4 luxurious river cruise ships, you’ll be one amongst no more than 68 travellers to visit awe-inspiring sites, enjoy exclusive experiences, stay at some of the world’s finest hotels, and cruise through breathtaking riverscapes. The services of a dedicated Travelling Concierge for Rivers of the World guests and all internal flights between legs of the trip will also be included.

An adventure of this scale is something you’ll only find with Uniworld, where our passion for innovation is met with our zest for living life well, a combo that has driven us to create the most luxurious all-inclusive cruises on the rivers, with impeccable service and a keen eye for all of the little details that bring every experience to the next level.

For more information, visit Uniworld.com/ROTW

Alboran Sea Strait of Gibraltar

Balearic Sea

ARGENTINA

Iguazu Falls

Rio de Janeiro

Iquitos

Machu Picchu Lima

Nauta Cusco

55 Days • 3 Continents • 10 Countries • 4 Ships

Ionian Sea

SOUTH AMERICA

Toucan in the Amazon

Belmond Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Lounge & bar, Aria Amazon

PERU, ARGENTINA, BRAZIL

Kick off your journey in “The City of Kings” with 2 nights at the Country Club Lima Hotel. Then embark on a 6-night sailing through one of the lushest natural environments on Earth, the Amazon Rainforest. Keep your eyes peeled for scarlet macaws, giant lily pads, pink river dolphins, and the starriest night sky you’ve ever seen.

Next, we’ll take our trip ashore to enter the incredible lost city of Machu Picchu, learn about Inkan culture in the Sacred Valley, and explore the streets of two can’t-miss Peruvian cities, Lima and Cusco

And as a Rivers of the World exclusive, we’ll head to two brand-new destinations for Uniworld: Argentina and Brazil’s Iguazu Falls, where a system of 275 waterfalls stretches out over a mile and a half of cliffs, and the inimitable Rio de Janeiro. The pair of Belmond hotels we’ve selected for your time here is truly unmatched.

Lima (3 - 5 October, 2024)

2-night stay at Country Club Lima Hotel with sightseeing

Nauta to Nauta (5 - 11 October, 2024)

6-night Amazon river cruise aboard Aria Amazon or Aqua Nera

Sacred Valley & Cusco (11 - 15 October, 2024)

4-night land tour of Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu including Vistadome train and a stay at Tambo del Inka Hotel and Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel

Iguazu Falls (15 - 17 October, 2024)

2-night stay at Belmond das Cataratas with guided visits to both the Brazillian and Argentinian sides of Iguazu Falls

Rio de Janeiro (17 - 18 October, 2024)

1-night stay at Belmond Copacabana Palace

Note: Includes airfares within Peru and Brazil, and from Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam

Machu Picchu, Peru

CENTRAL EUROPE

Hops farm, Regensburg, Germany

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Wolfgang’s lounge, S.S. Beatrice

THE NETHERLANDS, GERMANY, AUSTRIA, HUNGARY

Next, we’ll cross the Atlantic to sail the S.S. Beatrice from Amsterdam to Budapest. With 15 nights onboard this graceful Super Ship, you’ll enjoy plenty of time to relax and take in the myriad delights of Central Europe.

Along the way, you’ll be treated to a host of unique experiences in the star cities and hidden gem villages along the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers. Enjoy a private Mozart and Strauss concert in a historic Viennese concert hall, stroll the idyllic gardens of the Würzburg Residence, and try craft beers at a Bavarian hops farm

Together, we’ll savour the UNESCO-designated beauty of the Wachau Valley, stepping off the ship to explore charming medieval towns and sample the highly respected wines produced in the region. Cap off this leg of our adventure with the legendary city of Budapest, where our boutique hotel on the water has the best view in town: the grand Parliament Building, totally unimpeded.

Amsterdam to Budapest (19 October - 3 November, 2024)

15-night river cruise aboard S.S. Beatrice

Vienna, Austria

Budapest, Hungary

Note: Includes airfare from Budapest to Lyon

PART 3 FRANCE

8 Days • Lyon to Arles •  S.S. Catherine

Hermitage vineyard, France

Lyon, France Lobby staircase, S.S. Catherine

FRANCE

A short flight will take us to France, where we’ll slow things down for an indulgent sailing through Burgundy and Provence. Sun-kissed medieval architecture, rolling countrysides, and world-renowned wines await.

Find yourself in the middle of scenes made famous by Vincent van Gogh as you walk around Arles, discover stalls brimming with Dijon mustards, bread, cheeses, and produce for you to taste at the open-air market of Beaune, and hike the terraced vineyards of Tain-l’Hermitage for spectacular views over the Rhône, stopping at the top for a sip of what’s made here.

For our Rivers of the World guests, we’ve included one of our most popular add-on experiences. Enter the charming village of Grignan to visit a family-run farm, where you’ll join their trained dogs on a truffle hunt. Taste the famous “black diamonds” during your visit, accompanied by a glass of local wine. You’ll be reminiscing about France for years to come—but first, you have one more leg of the journey to go!

Lyon to Arles (3 - 10 November, 2024)

Beaune, France

Arles, France

7-night river cruise aboard S.S. Catherine

Note: Includes airfare from Marseille to Hanoi

PART 4

SOUTHEAST ASIA

16 Days • Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City •  Mekong Jewel

Cambodian Apsara dancers

Angkor Wat, Cambodia Sun deck, Mekong Jewel

VIETNAM, CAMBODIA

An overnight flight will bring you to Hanoi for a stay at the elegant Sofitel Legend Metropole. We’ll explore this city before boarding the Paradise Grand Cruise to spend 2 days sailing around the astonishing Ha Long Bay.

Next, we head to Siem Reap, an artsy tourist hub full of gorgeous resorts—ours, of course, the finest of them all—and the gateway to Angkor. Enjoy a candlelight dinner and traditional Cambodian dance performance at the temple complex of Angkor Wat

Continue on to sail the Mekong River aboard the Mekong Jewel, where you’ll have access to a plethora of charming villages and islands that most travellers will never get to see. Partake in an English lesson at a Cambodian school, see the famous floating markets, and much more.

We’ll celebrate our final time together with a 2-night stay in bustling Ho Chi Minh City . Raise a glass with your fellow Rivers of the World travellers at the Chill Skybar, perched atop one of the city’s skyscrapers.

Hanoi & Ha Long Bay (11 - 14 November, 2024)

2-night stay at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi with sightseeing and 1-night Ha Long Bay cruise

Siem Reap (14 - 17 November, 2024)

3-night stay at Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort and exploration of Angkor Wat

Kampong Cham to My Tho (17 - 24 November, 2024)

7-night cruise aboard Mekong Jewel

Ho Chi Minh City (24 - 26 November, 2024)

2-night stay at Park Hyatt Saigon with sightseeing and Farewell dinner

Note: Includes airfares within Vietnam and Cambodia

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

2024 RIVERS OF THE WORLD CRUISE

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

PART 1: SOUTH AMERICA

3 – 18 October, 2024

Day 1 Lima

Day 2 Lima

Day 3 Lima, fly to Iquitos (Nauta), embark ship

Day 4 Yanayacu-Pucate River, Marañón River

Day 5 Samiria River, Nauta Caño (Amazonian Natural Park)

Day 6 Nauta, Amazon River

Day 7 Ucayali River, Pacaya River

Day 8 Clavero Lake, San Jose de Sarapanga Forest

Day 9 Nauta (Iquitos), disembark ship, fly to Cusco, Urubamba (Sacred Valley)

Day 10 Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes

Day 11 Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Cusco

Day 12 Cusco

Day 13 Cusco, fly to Iguazu Falls

Day 14 Iguazu Falls

Day 15 Iguazu Falls, fly to Rio de Janeiro

Day 16 Fly from Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam

PART 2: CENTRAL EUROPE

19 October – 3 November, 2024

Day 17 Amsterdam, embark ship

Day 18 Amsterdam

Day 19 Cologne

Day 20 Rüdesheim

Day 21 Frankfurt (Heidelberg)

Day 22 Wertheim

Day 23 Würzburg

Day 24 Kitzingen (Rothenburg)

Day 25 Bamberg

Day 26 Nuremberg

Day 27 Regensburg

Day 28 Passau

Day 29 Weissenkirchen (Melk), Vienna

Day 30 Vienna

Day 31 Budapest

Day 32 Disembark ship, fly from Budapest to Lyon

PART 3: FRANCE

3 – 10 November, 2024

Day 32 Lyon, embark ship

Day 33 Lyon

Day 34 Mâcon (Beaune)

Day 35 Tournon/Tain l’Hermitage

Day 36 Viviers

Day 37 Avignon

Day 38 Arles

Day 39 Disembark ship, fly from Marseille to Hanoi

PART 4: SOUTHEAST ASIA

11 – 26 November, 2024

Day 40 Hanoi

Day 41 Hanoi

Day 42 Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay

Day 43 Ha Long Bay, fly to Siem Reap

Day 44 Siem Reap

Day 45 Siem Reap

Day 46 Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, embark ship

Day 47 Wat Hanchey (Angkor Ban)

Day 48 Phnom Penh

Day 49 Phnom Penh

Day 50 Hong Ngu (Long Khanh A), Cu Lao Gieng

Day 51 Sa Dec, Vinh Long

Day 52 Ben Tre, Tien Loi Island, My Tho

Day 53 My Tho, disembark ship, Ho Chi Minh City

Day 54 Ho Chi Minh City

Day 55 Ho Chi Minh City PRICES IN NZD FROM $82,379* per person twin share

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