Machu Picchu & Aqua Nera Amazon Cruise
11 DAYS Starting from $7,190 per person
Hop from one jaw-dropping experience to another on this 11-day expedition that features both Machu Picchu and a luxury jungle cruise aboard the extravagant Aqua Nera ship. Begin with a journey through the Andes Mountains, breathing in the serenity of the Sacred Valley and the mystery of the lost citadel of the Incas, before alighting in Iquitos, the gateway city to the Amazon rainforest. Board your luxury cruise for an unforgettable three-night expedition in the land of pink river dolphins, monkeys, and macaws.
Trip at a Glance
HIGHLIGHTS
- Marvel at the magnificence of Machu Picchu, one of the New World Wonders, via a privately guided tour of the lost citadel.
- Enjoy out-of-this-world sunrises and sunsets from your magnificent floating hotel, the luxurious Aqua Nera cruise, surrounded by the endless expanse of the Amazon rainforest.
- Search for monkeys, birds, caimans, frogs, sloths, pink river dolphins, and other fascinating wildlife native to the Amazon jungle.
- Spend a day acclimatizing to the Andes Mountains in the Sacred Valley, the ancient heartland of the Incan civilization.
- Enjoy a scenic train ride through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes, the closest town to Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas.
- Further explore the most biodiverse habitat on the planet, the Amazon rainforest, with expertly guided excursions by foot and canoe.
- Visit a local Amazonian community to engage with jungle residents and learn about their cultures and customs.
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