Machu Picchu & Aria Amazon Cruise
12 DAYS Starting from $7,990 per person
Combine splendid luxury and abundant wildlife on this 5-Day Amazon Cruise which departs from the remote Peruvian outpost of Iquitos. You’ll cruise the world’s greatest river in an elegant floating hotel with three fantastic meals a day and take daily excursions in smaller boats to further explore the diversity of the rain forest. On this once-in-a-lifetime adventure you’ll spy enigmatic pink river dolphins, fish for piranhas and witness countless birds, monkey, mammals and caimans.
Trip at a Glance
HIGHLIGHTS
- A day to acclimatize in the Sacred Valley, ancient heartland of the Incan civilization. You will visit the town of Pisac, Incan ruins perched on the hillside above the valley, and enjoy all the luxurious amenities of your hotel.
- A train ride through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes, the closest town to Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas.
- A guided tour of the breath-taking Machu Picchu, to the most important and fascinating parts of the ruins, where you’ll learn how and why they were constructed.
- Live the high life on a luxurious Amazon cruise with elegant rooms, gorgeous communal areas and three fantastic meals a day.
- Enjoy out-of-this-world sunrises and sunsets from your magnificent floating hotel, surrounded by the endless expanse of the Amazon.
- Search for monkeys, birds, caimans, frogs, and other fascinating wildlife native to the rainforest
- Further explore the most biodiverse habitat on the planet with personalized Amazon excursions by foot and canoe.
- Visit a local Amazonian community to see how locals have learnt to survive in this fecund and treacherous environment.
- Visit the floating village of Belén and take a tour of the Manatee Rescue Center to learn more about these weird creatures.
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