Machu Picchu & Amazon Delfin I Cruise
10 DAYS Starting from $8,690 per person
Experience the Amazon in opulent style before immersing yourself in Machu Picchu on this 10-Day Machu Picchu and Delfin I Cruise. There’s no better way to enjoy the Amazon than aboard the magnificent Delfin I, where you’ll eat and sleep in fantastic luxury while unearthing the secrets of the world’s most diverse environment. Next delve into the fascinating culture of the Incas with a 4-night adventure that encompasses the ancient capital of Cusco, the fertile heartland of the Sacred Valley and the unforgettable sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Trip at a Glance
HIGHLIGHTS
- Stay in ultimate luxury aboard the 4-cabin Delfin I, the finest of all the boats plying the Peruvian Amazon.
- Experience a unique perspective on the Amazon when atop a breath-taking canopy walkway that’s 85ft high and 600 yards long.
- Visit a tiny Amazon village that’s accessible only by canoe and learn how people survive in this harsh and remote environment.
- Enjoy the breath-taking Amazon sunsets aboard an opulent floating hotel with expertly-crafted cocktails and crudités close to hand.
- Seek out a variety of monkey species, swim or paddle board with pink river dolphins, and go on an evening search for nocturnal bird species and caimans.
- Visit a river mammal rehabilitation center where you’ll meet baby manatees and other animals.
- Wander the winding streets of Cusco, the one-time capital of the Inca empire, and revel in the city’s Incan and colonial heritage.
- A tour of key sites of the Sacred Valley, including the agricultural terraces of Moray, the salt mines at Maras, and the ruins and village of Ollantaytambo.
- A guided tour of Machu Picchu, the “lost city of the Incas”. You’ll see breath-taking views and learn how the temples were built.
- Free time to explore Machu Picchu and absorb the awe-inspiring surroundings at your own pace.
- Depending on your flight schedule enjoy a private tour of the main sites of Lima, including the Larco Archaeological Museum, and the San Francisco Monastery.
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