Peruvian Wonders (10 days / 9 nights)

Lima, Iquitos, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu

Breakfast Box Lunch Lunch Dinner

• It is a program with individual departures all year round.
• Prices could change without previous advice. In holidays, could be increases which be reported according each case.
• Schedules and timetables are referential, subject to reconfirmation.
• The program starts with the arrival at Lima in the afternoon/night. So early check-in is not included if pax arrives in the morning.
• The speed limit for touristic transportation in Peruvian roads is 90 km/h.
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1st day Tuesday | Llegada a Lima (154 masl)
Arrival at Lima's international airport in the afternoon or night. Meeting with our personnel, transfer and lodging in hotel (private service, English-speaking assistant). Overnight.

2nd day Friday | Lima / Iquitos
Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Iquitos.
High water season (Dec/May) or Low water season (Jun/Nov)
Iquitos / Amazon River
18.00pm Embarkation and check-in
19.30pm Safety drill and briefing on the upper deck
20.00pm Welcome dinner

*The itinerary of the cruise is subject to change, due to weather and other conditions. All times indicated are approximate, and are subject to change.

3rd day Saturday
High water season (Dec/May)
Amazon, Yacapana and Yarapa Rivers / Clavero Lake
06.30am Yacapana Islands Exploration and Dolphin watching
07.30am Return to Aria Amazon
08.00am Breakfast
08.30am Yarapa River exploration and fishing in Moringo Lake
11.30am Return to Aria Amazon
12.30pm Lunch
15.30pm Lecture in the lounge by the naturalist guides
16.00pm Canoeing and swimming at Clavero Lake
19.30pm Return to Aria Amazon
20.00pm Dinner

Low water season (Jun/Nov)
Amazonas, Yarapa and Ucayali Rivers
06.30am Amazon River expedition
07.00am Breakfast
09.00am Yarapa River exploration
11.30am Return to Aria Amazon
12.30pm Lunch
15.30pm Lecture in the lounge by the naturalist guides
16.00pm Canoeing and swimming at Clavero Lake
19.00pm Return to Aria Amazon
20.00pm Dinner

4th day Sunday
High water season (Dec/May)
Ucayali, Yanallpa and Dorado Rivers / Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
07.00am Breakfast
08.30am Ucayali River expedition / Yanallpa
11.30am Return to Aria Amazon
12.00pm Cocking lessons
12.30pm Lunch
15.30pm Lecture in the lounge by the naturalist guides
16.00pm Dorado River exploration and night excursion
19.00pm Return to Aria Amazon
19.30pm Crew presentation
20.30pm Dinner

Low water season (Jun/Nov)
Ucayali, Yanallpa and Dorado Rivers / Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
06.30am Expedición por el río Ucayali / Yanallpa
08.00am Breakfast
11.30am Return to Aria Amazon
13.00pm Lunch
16.00pm Dorado River exploration and night excursion
19.00pm Return to Aria Amazon
19.30pm Crew presentation
20.30pm Dinner

5th day Monday
High water season (Dec/May)
Birthplace of the Amazon
07.00am Breakfast
08.30am Birthplace of the Amazon
09.00am Village visit
11.00pm Return to Aria Amazon
12.00pm Lunch
13.00pm Disembarkation / Manatee Rescue Center / Transfer to the airport
Flight to Lima. At the arrival, transfer and lodging in the hotel. Overnight.

6th day Tuesday | Lima / Cusco (3.399 masl)
Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cusco. At the arrival, meeting with our personnel and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, excursion to visit the historical center (fee entrance to the Cathedral and Santo Domingo/Coricancha are included) and the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay (private service, English-speaking guide). Overnight.

7th day Wednesday | Cusco / Valle Sagrado (2.846 masl)
Breakfast in hotel. Full day excursion to visit the Sacred Valley: the towns of Chinchero, Maras and the Inca's salt mines, the ancient farm laboratory of Moray, Pisaq market and the Ollantaytambo fortress (private service, English-speaking guide), lunch included at Wayra Restaurant, which offers the valley’s delicious treats as well as a Peruvian Paso horse demonstration and a performance of the Marinera dance. After the excursion, transfer and lodging in the hotel. Overnight.

8th day Thursday | Valle Sagrado (2.400 masl) / Machu Picchu / Cusco
Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to Ollantaytambo's station to take the Vistadome train (almost 1.30-hour journey – 1st class, subject to availability) to Machu Picchu town. At the arrival, transfer by public bus to the archaeological complex to visit Machu Picchu, lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge included. In the afternoon, transfer to the station on foot to take the Vistadome train to Poroy (almost 3.30-hour journey – 1st class, subject to availability). At Poroy, transfer to Cusco (30m) and lodging in the hotel (private service, English-speaking guide). Overnight.

Optional: Hiram Bingham train (10.53/12.24 – 17.50/21.16, luxury class, subject to availability). The service includes a brunch and excellent selection of Peruvian wines / On board music entertainment / Tourist guide for every group of 14 passengers / Tickets and exclusive transportation to Machu Picchu / Tea Time in the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge / Gourmet dinner on the return journey.
The service does not include the lunch at the Sanctuary Lodge.

The train ticket, allows the transport clients and their hand luggage (01 bag or backpack) with a weight of no more than 05kg/11lb and with a maximum size of 62 linear inches/157 cm (length + height + width ), with the cars intended for this purpose.
The main luggage will stay in the hotel of Cusco.

9th day Friday | Cusco / Lima
Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima. At the arrival, meeting with our personnel and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the historical center (fee entrance to the Cathedral and San Francisco Convent are included) and the Larco Museum (private service, English-speaking guide). In the evening, farewell dinner at Huaca Pucllana Restaurant. Overnight.

10th day Departure from Lima
Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to the airport at the proper time for departure (passengers are requested to be at the airport 3 hours before international flight).

• All transfers on arrival and departure of each locality, assisted by expert personnel.
• All the excursions indicated in the program with Spanish/English-speaking local guides.
• All entrance fees to the sites mentioned.
• Hiram Bingham train to/from Machu Picchu.
• Transportation in comfortable tourist vehicles.
• Overnights in suggested hotels or similar (subject to confirmation), breakfast included.
• Meals as indicated.
• Aria Amazon cruise: All meals while onboard / All excursions with English-speaking guide / Beverages (non-alcoholic, selected wines and beer) / Group transfers to/from vessel when arriving and departing on recommended flights / Pacaya Samiria entrance fee / All 12 suite are exterior, with large panoramic windows, air conditioned, with twin beds that can be converted to a California king-sized bed. Interconnecting suites are available: 16 Design Suites measuring 250 sq. ft

• Early check-in in case the international flight arrives in the morning.
• Internal flights (approx. USD 220 per person, per flight).
• Drinks during meals.
• Meals not expressly stated.
• Extras at the bar, in laundry, in phone, etc.
• Our tour escort from Lima to Lima.
• Tips for guides, hotels, restaurants and airports.
• Personal insurance.
• Aria Amazon cruise: Guide and crew gratuities: we recommend an amount in the range of US $20.00 – US $30.00 per passenger per day for the crew (to be divided among all the crew members) and between US $7.00 – US$10.00 per passenger per day for the guide) / Boutique purchases / Private transfer from/to vessels