Amazon River cruise and Machu Picchu with Lost World Adventures.
 

Amazon River Cruise and Machu Picchu

Amazon River Cruise and Machu Picchu
9 days /8 nights
From $3391 per person, double occupancy for 2009


Romance of a river cruise paired with a tour of the glorious ruins of Machu Picchu. Travel up one of the primary tributaries of Amazon River - the Maranon or Ucayali - in the comfort and style of the M/V El Arca. Birds will soar overhead and monkeys play in the trees above, so bring your binoculars and zoom lens. On the train from Cuzco to Machu Picchu, view the terraced farms and the villagers along the way. You'll have just enough time to explore the ruins and take stunning photos of this archaeological wonder. For those with limited time and expanded interests, this is a tour that truly maximizes your time in Peru.

Day 1: LIMA
Airport reception and transfer to your hotel .

Overnight accommodations at the brand new (opened June 2007) Hotel Costa del Sol Ramada Lima, with daily buffet breakfast included. Conveniently close to the airport, this four star hotel features 130 rooms, restaurant, bar, business center, wireless internet, spa, and beauty salon.

Day 2: LIMA - CUZCO
Proceed on your own to the Lima Airport domestic terminal (located across the street). Check-in for flight and pay Peru's national airport tax (currently $6.05).

Fly to Cuzco this morning (10,750 ft), the oldest continuously inhabited city in South America and capital of the Inca Empire. Much of colonial Cuzco was built on Inca foundations, and your guide will point out Inca stonework along the many streets. Overnight accommodations at the centrally located Posada del Inca Hotel.

After settling in set off on a tour of Cuzco and the nearby Inca ruins. Cuzco, the oldest continuously inhabited city on the continent, was the capital of the Inca Empire and is considered by many Quechua peoples to be the spiritual center of the world. Much of colonial Cuzco was built on Inca foundations, and your guide will point out Inca stonework along the many streets. Visit the main square, the Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church, as well as a first introduction to Inca stonework at the ruins of Puka-Pukara, Qenqo, Tambo Machay, and the renowned fortress of Sacsayhuaman overlooking Cuzco and the surrounding valley. (B)

Day 3: PISAC & OLLANTAYTAMBO
This morning, depart with your guide for a full-day excursion to the village and ruins of Pisac located 20 miles from Cuzco. After exploring the ruins you will visit a colorful Indian market where you'll be able to trade with locals for a variety of handicrafts, including woolen sweaters and ponchos. Lunch will be served in Urubamba, followed by a tour of the town and fortress of Ollantaytambo located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. (B,L)

Day 4: CUZCO - MACHU PICCHU
Set off on a scenic four-hour trip through the Urubamba Valley, followed by a 20-minute bus ride up to the breathtaking "Lost City of the Incas"--Machu Picchu. Set in the saddle of a mountain 1,000 feet above the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu escaped ransacking by the Spaniards. Explore the walls, stairways, temples and terraces with your guide. For the more energetic, a moderate 2-mile hike up to the Sun Gate offers fabulous views overlooking this ancient wonder. Overnight at Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, or for an additional charge, upgrade to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, located adjacent to the ruins. (B,L)

Day 5: MACHU PICCHU - CUZCO
Enjoy a full morning visit to the citadel and return to Cuzco in the afternoon. Overnight accommodations at the Posada del Inca Cuzco. (B)

Day 6 (Fridays): CUZCO - LIMA - IQUITOS
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Proceed to your connecting flight to Iquitos. Airport reception and transfer to your hotel.

Evening arrival to Iquitos, where your guide will present you with some souvenirs, then take you to the ship - the El Arca. Guests will be treated to a welcome drink, and will be assigned to their cabins. Evening safety briefing and discussion of things to come during the expedition. Optional evening excursion. (B,D)

Day 7: PACAYA SAMIRIA/MARANON RIVER
Morning bird watching excursion . Breakfast onboard. Later you will observe the confluence of the Ucayali and Marañón Rivers to observe how these two rivers form into the Amazon River. Lunch onboard. After a break, passengers will be invited to an excursion in search of flora. In the evening, you will arrive at the meeting of the Yanayacu River with the Marañon River, at the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. Dinner on board, followed by a nocturnal boat expedition. (B,L,D)

Day 8: PACAYA SAMIRIA
Excursion on boat for birdwatching. Breakfast onboard. Passengers will have the opportunity to
choose from two options. First of which, they can embark on a boat expedition through the Yanayacu Pucate River, followed by a visit a riverside community known as 20 de Enero (January 20), where you can buy some crafts. And you will start a jungle hike through Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Later you will enjoy a picnic lunch before returning to the expedition boat and heading back to the Amazon Journey. Passengers who wish to skip this option can visit the riverside community and make the hike into the rainforest. You will come back onboard for lunch. Afterwards you will go in search of Grey and pink dolphins. Swimming is optional for those who want go swimming with the dolphins. After everyone arrives back onboard. There will be a night excursion, followed by dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 9: IQUITOS - LIMA - INT'L DEPARTURE
Optional fishing will be one of the highlights today, prior to breakfast. Continue navigation downstream towards Nauta. Lunch will be provided onboard, and there will be some free time to prepare your luggage for those who will be disembarking at this point. Arrival in Nauta in the afternoon (2:00 pm). Passengers disembarking at this point will be transferred to the airport. Iquitos – Lima flight times to be advised.

Upon arrival, proceed to the international terminal. Check in for departure. (B,L)

Alternate 3-night Pacaya Samiria/Rio Ucayali cruise departs Iquitos on Mondays. The 6-night cruise is a combination cruise exploring both the Maranon and Ucayali Rivers departing Iquitos on Fridays and Mondays.

Contact us for a customized itinerary of Peru.

Lost World Adventures 800.999.0558

phone: 404.373.5820 fax: 404.377.1902
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