Cusco, Machu Picchu and Amazon Adventure 7 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cusco

Pass By: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
Arrival to the oldest inhabited city in the hemisphere, Cusco, at an elevation of 11,440 feet.

Upon arrival a host will meet and assist you in transferring to the hotel and in registering.


No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hilton Garden Inn Hotel or similar first class

Day 2: Cusco / Machu Picchu / Cusco

Stop At: Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Cusco Region
Morning train ride through the sacred valley of Urubamba to the "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu. Perched 8,200 feet above the valley, it was hidden by mountains and semi-tropical jungles for 400 years until discovered by Hiram Bingham of Yale University in 1911. Archaeologists believe that the Inca "Virgins of the Sun" took refuge from the Spanish Conquistadors here. Guided tour of the ruins upon arrival. Afternoon train ride back to Cusco and transfer to hotel.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hilton Garden Inn Hotel or similar first class

Day 3: Cusco

Pass By: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
Wandering through this lovely city, exploring the astonishing narrow streets of this tile roof colonial town will be your unforgettable experience. You will find something astounding at every turn. Great buys are the traditional Peruvian handicrafts, alpaca-wool sweaters and rugs, ponchos, pottery, gold and silver jewelry, leather goods, etc. Because there are such a variety of products, we strongly suggest that when you like any particular item, you should buy it - you may not find the same item in other store. Many visitors to Cusco return home wishing they had a free day to discover this imperial city on their own, a free day in Cusco is a MUST!

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hilton Garden Inn Hotel or similar first class

Day 4: Cusco / Iquitos

Pass By: Cusco, Cusco, Cusco Region
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Iquitos.

Pass By: Iquitos Amazon Region, Iquitos Amazon Region, Loreto Region
Airport pick-up and boarding. You will be picked up by our team and transferred by bus to our private port in Nauta, where the boarding will take place.

Begin navigating and the explanation of the history of the origin of the Amazon. While La Perla begins its tour of the Marañón River, our naturalist guides will explain the history of the origin of the Amazon River as you gaze at the panoramic view of the river that our deck offers.

First lunch on board. We will enjoy the first dining experience on board first informative talk. Our guides will meet with you where they will explain the particularities of the trip and the places that are going to be visited.

Boat trip to the Yanayacu communal reserve of Yacapana. We will go out in search of wild life by the Yanayacu communal reserve of Yacapana, where we will be able to see the biggest aquatic plants of the world, Victoria Regia, as well as many species of birds, iguanas, sloths and even pink dolphins. At nightfall we will also search for caimans, owls and capybaras.

Welcome dinner and live show. The first dinner on board will be an experience for the palate, combining the freshest food from the Amazon rainforest.

After dinner, we will enjoy a concert performed by the boat band and accompany your music with some delicious cocktails.

Reading about the origins of the Amazon. After dinner, our guides will invite you to a reading about the origins of the world’s largest river.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ovenight at MV La Perla Amazon Cruise

Day 5: Amazon Adventure on board La Perla Amazon Cruise

Pass By: Iquitos Amazon Region, Iquitos Amazon Region, Loreto Region
Early wake up with a serenade. We will start the day early to enjoy a unique scene, the dawn over the waters of the Amazon River. After that, we will make a small excursion in which we will observe the birds of the communal reserve of Yanayacu de Capana.

Breakfast on board. After the tour, we will return to La Perla to enjoy the most important meal of the day, breakfast, while the cruise continues towards the Ucayali River.

Excursion in search of wildlife. We will go on an excursion in which we will explore the Yarapa River, looking for wildlife.

Return to La Perla for lunch. We will enjoy a delicious lunch on board and spend some time relaxing on board. Geographical orientation and brief talk about the Amazon. Our naturalist guides will give a brief talk about Amazonian culture and geography.

Visit to Vista Alegre Butterfly Farm. We will do a small excursion in which we will discover everything about the Amazonian butterflies; beings that have a surprising relevance in the life of the Amazon.

Dinner on board and live music. We will finish the day off with a delicious dinner on board and enjoy a live music concert.

Night tour. We will embark on a boat trip in search of alligators, snakes, tarantulas, scorpions, anacondas, nocturnal monkeys and other Amazonian species.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ovenight at MV La Perla Amazon Cruise

Day 6: Amazon Adventure on board La Perla Amazon Cruise

Pass By: Iquitos Amazon Region, Iquitos Amazon Region, Loreto Region
Navigating the black waters of the Yarapa River. We will embark on a trip along the Yarapa River in search of wildlife.

Return on board for breakfast. Enjoy a delicious breakfast on board La Perla.

Walk through the jungle. After breakfast we will hike through the jungle, learning about medicinal plants and looking for beings from the Amazon such as tarantulas, toads, spiders and many specimens. We will take advantage of the excursion to learn about survival in the jungle.

Live music and dinner. Back on board we will be greeted with live music. Then an exquisite dinner will be served which will give you to a time for relaxation and contemplation of the landscape.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ovenight at MV La Perla Amazon Cruise

Day 7: Departure Iquitos

Pass By: Iquitos Amazon Region, Iquitos Amazon Region, Loreto Region
Breakfast on board. Enjoy a full breakfast on board.

Check-out and departure to the airport. After breakfast, we will check out and we will travel to Iquitos by bus.

Visit to the Amazon Manatee Rescue Center. We will stop at the Amazon Manatee Rescue Center, where we will see these beautiful animals close-up.

Visit to the city of Iquitos. We will enjoy a brief tour of the city, discovering the highlights of the rubber boom era, such as the Iron House or the Belen Market.

Arrival at the airport and return flight home.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.