Discover Ancient Incan Ruins &
Amazonian Tribes on an Unforgettable Journey
Lima, The Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu - April 6th - April 14th, 2025
2 Nights Lima . 2 Nights Sacred Valley . 1 Night Machu Picchu . 3 Nights Cusco
Priced from $4175 per person
The Amazon River Cruise - April 14th - April 19th, 2025
1 Night Lima . 4 Nights Amazon River Cruising
Priced from $4930 per person
2 Nights Lima . 2 Nights Sacred Valley . 1 Night Machu Picchu . 3 Nights Cusco
Priced from $4175 per person
The Amazon River Cruise - April 14th - April 19th, 2025
1 Night Lima . 4 Nights Amazon River Cruising
Priced from $4930 per person
Immerse yourself in this magnificent itinerary, offered in two parts that reveals the wonders of Peru.
Your journey begins in the beautiful capital city of Lima. Once known as the City of Kings, Lima is steeped in heritage and is hailed as South America’s culinary capital. Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas, shaped by sweeping rivers, and an abundance of fascinating archaeological monuments and indigenous people. Enjoy the local village of Pisac, famous for its colourful market attracting tourists from all over the world.
Hop aboard the luxurious Vistadome train, designed to provide panoramic views of the dramatic landscapes, on the way to Machu Picchu, Peru’s most sought-after drawcard and one of the world’s most significant archaeological sites.
Delve into the ancient city of Cusco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site balancing age-old Peruvian traditions with Spanish colonial elegance. It offers peaceful courtyards, centuries-old passageways, lively European-style squares, holy temples and sacred hillside sanctuaries.
Your journey culminates on the alluring waterways of the Amazon. Search for pink dolphins, ride along the black waters of the Pacaya River and search for mysterious wildlife that comes out after dark.
Your journey begins in the beautiful capital city of Lima. Once known as the City of Kings, Lima is steeped in heritage and is hailed as South America’s culinary capital. Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas, shaped by sweeping rivers, and an abundance of fascinating archaeological monuments and indigenous people. Enjoy the local village of Pisac, famous for its colourful market attracting tourists from all over the world.
Hop aboard the luxurious Vistadome train, designed to provide panoramic views of the dramatic landscapes, on the way to Machu Picchu, Peru’s most sought-after drawcard and one of the world’s most significant archaeological sites.
Delve into the ancient city of Cusco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site balancing age-old Peruvian traditions with Spanish colonial elegance. It offers peaceful courtyards, centuries-old passageways, lively European-style squares, holy temples and sacred hillside sanctuaries.
Your journey culminates on the alluring waterways of the Amazon. Search for pink dolphins, ride along the black waters of the Pacaya River and search for mysterious wildlife that comes out after dark.
The Itinerary
Our journey is offered in two parts. Begin with 8 nights exploring Peru and the citadel of Machu Picchu. Then optionally, continue on for a 5 night program cruising deep into the Amazon River.
Peru & Machu Picchu
2 Nights Lima . 2 Nights Sacred Valley . 1 Night Machu Picchu . 3 Nights Cusco
Priced from $4175 per person
The Amazon River Cruise
1 Night Lima . 4 Nights Amazon River Cruising
Priced from $4930 per person
Our journey is offered in two parts. Begin with 8 nights exploring Peru and the citadel of Machu Picchu. Then optionally, continue on for a 5 night program cruising deep into the Amazon River.
Peru & Machu Picchu
2 Nights Lima . 2 Nights Sacred Valley . 1 Night Machu Picchu . 3 Nights Cusco
Priced from $4175 per person
The Amazon River Cruise
1 Night Lima . 4 Nights Amazon River Cruising
Priced from $4930 per person
Lima, The Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
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DAY 1: April 6th, 2025 - Lima
Welcome to colorful Peru. Upon arrival into Lima International Airport, you will be met by our representative and private driver and will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Lima - Relais & Chateaux Hotel B - Aposento Room Meals: On your own DAY 2: April 7th, 2025 - Lima Colonial Lima City Tour, Casa Aliaga & Larco Museum Set out on a half day guided sightseeing tour to the most important sites in Lima, the "City of Kings". Visit Lima's Historical Center, passing by Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and its Religious Art Museum as well as San Francisco Monastery and its famous underground crypts known as the Catacombs. Overnight in Lima - Relais & Chateaux Hotel B - Aposento Room Meals: Breakfast & Lunch. Dinner on your own DAY 3: April 8th, 2025 - Lima to The Sacred Valley Fly to Cusco and set out for the Sacred Valley. Along the way we'll visit an Andean textile center and learn about the four different kinds of South American camels: Huanaco, Llama, Alpaca and Vicuña. At the end of the path you will find weavers from over 12 communities from southern Peru who alternate exhibitions of threading, dying and weaving traditional Andean textiles. Overnight Sacred Valley Tambo Del Inka, Luxury Collection Resort - Deluxe Room Meals: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner on your own. DAY 4: April 9th, 2025 - Sacred Valley Maras Saltpans, Moray Terraces & Ollantaytambo We embark on a journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, to the Maras Saltpans and its seemingly never-ending terraces. We continue our excursion to admire the Moray terraces, believed to be a former gigantic agricultural laboratory, an astronomical observatory or a place of worship. Deluxe Picnic Lunch with Service Today we will experience an unexpected lunch in the middle of nature with unique views than range from mirror-like lakes to magnificent mountains. We will find ourselves surrounded by beautiful landscapes, sipping a wine, admiring the stunning view of the Andes Mountains and having a traditional Andean picnic lunch unlike any other. Following lunch we'll visit the Inca fortress and citadel of Ollantaytambo. Overnight Sacred Valley Tambo Del Inka, Luxury Collection Resort - Deluxe Room Meals: Breakfast & Lunch. Dinner on your own. DAY 5: April 10th, 2025 - Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu Onward to Machu Picchu by Train We begin with a morning transfer to the train station for an amazing train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, the great mountain-top city abandoned by the Inca Empire, reclaimed by the jungle and lost to humanity until its rediscovery in 1911. Along the way we will enjoy the changing landscape as we travel from Andean highlands to the beginnings of the jungle, before finally arriving at the town of Aguas Calientes. From here, we travel to the citadel of Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the ruins, probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire, with its giant walls, terraces and ramps, which appear as though they have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments. Buffet Lunch at Tinkuy Restaurant - Sanctuary Lodge Enjoy a novoandean-international buffet situated right at the entrance of Machu Picchu. Overnight in Aguas Calientes Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel - Superior Room Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. DAY 6: April 11th, 2023 - Machu Picchu to Cusco 2nd Entrance to Machu Picchu Today is an excellent opportunity to wake up early and enjoy a beautiful sunrise as well as stroll around the Town of Machu Picchu and visit their Hot Springs. Then, you will have time to visit the Citadel of Machu Picchu for a second time. In the afternoon, return by train to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco Relais & Châteaux Inkaterra La Casona - Superior Room Meals: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner on your own. DAY 7: April 12th, 2025 - Cusco Ancient Landmarks City Experience Today we will discover the archaeological capital of South America, a city of amazing cobblestone streets and original Inca walls, the magnificent Cusco. Today we'll tour the Santo Domingo church built upon the foundations of the Inca Temple Koricancha, the San Cristobal view point that dominates a privileged view of the city of Cusco, the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological site, a ceremonial compound offering a panoramic view of the city followed by the Inca Baths of Tambomachay. Finally, we head to the Main Plaza of Cusco to enjoy a guided tour of the Cathedral, built with great slabs of red granite, a true architectural gem. Overnight in Cusco Relais & Châteaux Inkaterra La Casona - Superior Room Meals: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner on your own. DAY 8: April 13th, 2025 - Cusco Day at leisure A day at leisure to explore and enjoy the many excellent cafés, bars and innovative restaurants in Cusco or for any last-minute shopping. Overnight in Cusco Relais & Châteaux Inkaterra La Casona - Superior Room Meals: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner on your own. DAY 9: April 14th, 2025 - Cusco & Onward At the appropriate time, our representative will meet you at the hotel lobby and transfer you to Cusco Airport to board your next flight. Our representative will assist you with check-in procedures and all departure formalities. Upon arrival into Lima International Airport, you will be met by our representative who will escort you to the Airport hotel and assist you with check-in procedures. Meals: Breakfast Your journey ends here if you are not continuing on for the Amazon River Cruise. For Guests continuing on with the Amazon River Cruise, you'll be taken to your Lima hotel for the night. Overnight in Lima Wyndham Costa del Sol Airport Hotel - Standard Room Meals: Lunch & Dinner on your own. |
Lima Coastline
Plaza de Armas - Lima
Barranco Neighborhood - Lima
The Sacred Valley
The Sacred Valley
Maras Saltpans
Ollantaytambo Ruins
Peru Rail Trains
Peru Rail Viewing Car
Aguas Calientes
Machu Picchu
Cusco
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The Amazon River Cruise
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DAY 10: April 15th, 2025 - Lima to Iquitos 5 Day Delfin III Amazon River Cruise Arrive via air to the Amazon city of Iquitos where the Delfin III's crew will be expecting your arrival at the airport. Lunch is provided during the transfer to Nauta port. On arrival, enjoy a VIP greeting at Delfin's private port along the shores of the Maranon River where the vessel awaits you. Aboard Delfin III, the staff will show you to your cozy suite, specially equipped with all the amenities for the experienced traveller. As Delfin III begins her initial navigation, enjoy the panoramic views from the elegantly outfitted observation area located on the third deck. The bartender will be waiting to serve you with an exotic cocktail made with regional fruits and pisco, the beloved national brandy liquor of Peru. Then, your naturalist guide will give you an overview of your journey’s schedule, activities, route, highlights, wildlife and vegetation to keep your eye out for, geographical and historical background, and other useful details. Later, join fellow travellers in the Dining Room for dinner. Overnight on board The Delfin III Suite Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box & Dinner DAY 11: April 16th, 2025 - Amazon River After breakfast, board the skiffs to skim along the Samiria River and its tributaries, where an abundance of wildlife hides in the deep rainforest, such as blue and yellow macaws, scarlet macaws, toucans, umbrella birds, monkeys, and river others, capybaras and more. The naturalists will pinpoint all the biodiversity of this region. This is also a popular dolphin feeding spot so you won ?t be the only one enjoying the plethora of fish below. After a delicious lunch back on board Delfin III, you will start cruising through the creeks of Yanayaquillo, peeking into different creeks and lagoons. This is one of the best preserved and protected zones of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Your guide will use his expert eye to pinpoint all the biodiversity of this region. This is also a popular dolphin feeding spot so we won't be the only ones enjoying our happy meal here. Overnight on board The Delfin III Suite Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner DAY 12: April 17th, 2025 - Amazon River Begin the day with a cruise through the Yanayacu and Pucate Rivers, peeking into different creeks and lagoons. This is one of the best preserved and protected zones of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Your guide will use his expert eye to pinpoint all the biodiversity of this region. You will even have the opportunity to swim in the jungle river along with the famous pink dolphins! In the afternoon, Nauta Cano Creek is known for squirrel and silver back tamarillo monkeys, birds, dolphins, and even sloths! We will skim the riverbanks for small caimans and spiders, as well as insects of all colors, shapes and sizes. Overnight on board The Delfin III Suite Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner DAY 13: April 18th, 2025 - Amazon River In the morning, the walk at Fundo Casual jungle trail will take you deep into the rainforest on 'Terra Firma' (non-flooded forest) where your guide will point out the dynamic creatures and vegetation of the Amazon. Be sure to keep an attentive eye open for spotting surprises! Next, visit the community of San Francisco on a short skiff ride and jungle walk to meet local villagers who have called Amazonia their home for generations. Visit a market featuring amazing arts and crafts from the local women. Following this visit will be a jungle walk with the guides to search for nocturnal creatures. Better known as the 'Unión de los Ríos', toast and witness the distinct colours of the three main rivers. It is known that the Ucayali River, which in turn confluences with the Maranon River upstream of Iquitos, Peru, forms what countries other than Brazil consider to be the main stem of the Amazon River. After dinner, head up to the third deck were you can enjoy stargazing while cruising in to the depths of the Amazon Rainforest. Overnight on board The Delfin III Suite Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner DAY 14: April 19th, 2025 - Iquitos to Lima With heavy hearts, the staff will wish you farewell as you begin your departure. At the port of Nauta, our ground crew will be waiting to take you by our private vehicle back to the city of Iquitos, about 95 kilometers journey by paved road. The Rescue & Rehabilitation Center of River Mammals On our way from Nauta back to Iquitos airport, you will visit the Rescue & Rehabilitation Center of River Mammals (ACOBIA) where you will have the chance to meet baby manatees and learn about these wonderful and docile creatures and why they are on the endangered species list. As well, there are also some other animals cared for by the center that have been rescued from capture for the intention of being turned into pets and other threatening conditions. We welcome you to donate to this ambitious organization and education center as you wish. Our land personnel will wait for you at the airport and give your boarding passes and help you check in. Airport departure: Our staff will be on hand to help you with your luggage and check in at Crnl. FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport in Iquitos. The return flight will take you directly to the city of Lima, the capital of Peru. At the security gate, your guide and Delfin crew will say goodbye. Join your onward flight home. Meals: Breakfast |
Iquitos
The Delfin III
Amazon Pink Dolphins
Peruvian Jungle Sloth
Giant Lily Pads
Amazon Jungle Walk
River Excursion
Rainforest Canopy Walk
Macaw
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Accommodations On Tour
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Relais & Chateaux Hotel B - Lima
Inkaterra Machu Pichu Pueblo - Aquas Calientes
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Tambo del Inka - Sacred Valley
Relais & Chateaux Inkaterra La Casona - Cusco
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PRICING & INFORMATION
Land Portion Inclusions
Land Portion Exclusions
Land Portion Gratuities
At your discretion for the land portion
Amazon Cruise Inclusions
Amazon Cruise Rate Exclusions
Amazon Cruise Gratuities
Amount suggested per guest: $180
Deposits & Payment Information
Pricing & Deposit Summary
Lima, The Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
Priced from $4175 per person -(Plus International Air, In-Destination Air, Travel Protection, etc...)
Deposit Due - $500 per person (Non-Refundable)
The Amazon River Cruise
Priced from $4930 per person - (Plus International Air, In-Destination Air, Travel Protection, etc...)
Deposit Due - $500 per person ($300pp is refundable up until final payment is due)
Travel Protection Pricing on Request
Land Portion Inclusions
- All Private Touring with local English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary
- All entrance fees to sites in the above itinerary
- Meals as indicated in the above itinerary
- Hotel accommodation as mentioned in the above itinerary
- 01 Roundtrip train ticket to Machu Picchu via Vistadome Observatory train per person
- 02 Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu per person
- 02 Bus ticket to and from the Machu Picchu ruins per person
- Porterage tips (additional tips are optional and voluntary)
Land Portion Exclusions
- International and domestic air fares (In Destination Air Estimate - $350 per person)
- Meals or any other item not described in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Drinks during meals, hotel extras and personal spending
- Health and travel insurance
Land Portion Gratuities
At your discretion for the land portion
Amazon Cruise Inclusions
- All meals while on board
- All excursions & equipment (including rubber boots & rain ponchos)
- Transfers to/from vessel
- Entrance fee to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
- Juices, soft drinks, coffee, tea, water, select alcoholic drinks, domestic beer & house wine with lunch & dinner
Amazon Cruise Rate Exclusions
- Air tickets to/from Iquitos (In Destination Air Estimate - $300 per person)
- Health and travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Any additional bar consumptions
Amazon Cruise Gratuities
Amount suggested per guest: $180
Deposits & Payment Information
- A deposit is due to secure your space. A portion of this deposit is Non-Refundable.
- Additional Payments will be requested when we secure in-destination air.
- Final Payments are due 90 days before departure.
Pricing & Deposit Summary
Lima, The Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
Priced from $4175 per person -(Plus International Air, In-Destination Air, Travel Protection, etc...)
Deposit Due - $500 per person (Non-Refundable)
The Amazon River Cruise
Priced from $4930 per person - (Plus International Air, In-Destination Air, Travel Protection, etc...)
Deposit Due - $500 per person ($300pp is refundable up until final payment is due)
Travel Protection Pricing on Request