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PERUVIAN AMAZON & MACHU PICCHU EXPLORATION Marañón River 4

16 Days // Aria Amazon

Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve

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8 IQUITOS

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NAUTA

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Ucayali River

Explore the heartland of the Inkan Empire with a trip to Cusco. Revel in the marvels of Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Inkas. Admire the colourful colonial architecture of Peru’s capital city, Lima. Kayak, canoe and swim in the waters of the Peruvian Amazon.

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Amazon River

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Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) Sacred Valley (Urubamba)

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See the very best of Peru on this all-encompassing adventure. As you make your way into the Peruvian rainforest, you’ll be surrounded by diverse flora and lush greenery. Enjoy the vibrant flavours of Peruvian cuisine prepared by local chefs using regional ingredients. Journey to where the Amazon River begins and catch a glimpse of the Amazon pink dolphin. Experience the overwhelming beauty of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu up close. There’s no shortage of breathtaking sights on this cruise.

DAY 1 LIMA b DAY 2 LIMA b BB L D

Lunch with a local family at their 16th-century mansion, Casa Aliaga. DAY 3 LIMA » FLY TO IQUITOS » NAUTA (Embark) b d e BB D

Explore the Amazon rainforest by skiff.

DAY 4 YANAYACU-PUCATE RIVER » MARAÑÓN RIVER BB L D

Meet the locals of a remote village and learn about their culture.

DAY 5 SAMIRIA RIVER » NAUTA CAÑO (AMAZONIAN NATURAL PARK) BB L D

Stargaze while sailing on the “Enchanted Lake.”

DAY 6 NAUTA » MARAÑÓN RIVER BB L D

Discover exotic fruits at a local market.

DAY 7 UCAYALI RIVER » PACAYA RIVER BB L D

Look out for nocturnal creatures on an evening skiff ride.

DAY 8 PACAYA RIVER » TAPICHE RIVER » UCAYALI RIVER BB L D

Observe a paiche fishing demonstration.

DAY 9 CLAVERO LAKE » SAN JOSE DE SARAPANGA FOREST BB L D

Learn about diverse flora and fauna on a jungle walk. DAY 10 NAUTA (Disembark) » IQUITOS » FLY TO CUSCO, URUBAMBA (THE SACRED VALLEY) e b d BB L

Connect with local artists at the craft market. DAY 11 URUBAMBA (SACRED VALLEY) b BB D

Spend the day at your magnificent hotel relaxing or take your time exploring the Sacred Valley. DAY 12 URUBAMBA (SACRED VALLEY) » OLLANTAYTAMBO » AGUAS CALIENTES (MACHU PICCHU) b BB L D

Picnic in the Sacred Valley to the sounds of Inkan instruments. DAY 13 AGUAS CALIENTES (MACHU PICCHU) » OLLANTAYTAMBO » CUSCO b BB L

Tour the spectacular Machu Picchu with an expert guide. DAY 14 CUSCO b BB FD

Dine at the San Francisco Monastery and venture into the catacombs.

DAY 15 CUSCO » FLY TO LIMA b d BB L

Follow your guide through the vibrant alleyways of San Blas.

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e Embark/Disembark UNESCO Site b Motorcoach d Flight S Boat CB/BB Contl Breakfast/Buffet L Lunch D Dinner WD/FD Welcome/Farewell Dinner

SNAPSHOT

7 Nights Cruising 8 Nights Touring

23 Included Excursions

37 Meals (including 1 Farewell Dinner) 3 UNESCO Heritage Sites

DEPARTURES

LIMA TO LIMA

January, March – December

PERUVIAN RIVERS & RAINFOREST DISCOVERY

LIMA TO LIMA

January, March – December

Discover Lima and the Peruvian rainforest on an alternate 11-day itinerary, where you'll visit the San Francisco Monastery and take a jungle walk across the Amazon. Visit Uniworld.com/Peruvian-Discovery to learn more. Note: Both itineraries offer a cruise-only option.

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