The Peruvian Highlights

Welcome to Lima! On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel with guided assistance. Your guide will offer you some basic information about Peru, such as currency, weather and some other information about your tour.

Overnight at selected hotel.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Selected Hotel

Start the day at Surquillo’s local market and select the essential ingredients used to prepare our most traditional dishes. Later, transfer to “El Bolivariano” restaurant in “Pueblo Libre” District to enjoy a demonstration of how Ceviche and Pisco Sour is really made. Finally enjoy a buffet lunch and taste the most traditional dishes & desserts that Peru offers.

Transfer from your hotel to the airport to board flight to Cusco. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Cusco, set at an altitude of 3,400 meters in the Peruvian Andes, was once the capital of the Inca Empire. It is known for its Spanish colonial architecture and Incan remains. Narrow, cobble-stoned streets lined by Inca walls stretch out from the main plaza in every direction. Many of the colonial buildings were built on top of Incan foundations and the stonework is unparalleled in its precision and beauty.

Today we will explore the city’s fascinating history, from the Inca times to colonial rule to the present day. We take a sightseeing tour through Cusco, the heart of the Inca Empire. We visit the fascinating Koricancha Temple of the Sun, the 12-Angled Rock, and the Cathedral, built on the ruins of an Inca Palace. From here we head to the archaeological remains located around the city, including the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo the giant rock, the ancient site of PucaPucara and finally the Water Temple of Tambomachay.

Today we will explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas. This fertile river valley was home to many important sites for the Incas, both strategic and religious. The first stop is the village of Pisac, with its famous artisanal market and Inca Ruins. There is free time to wander the colourful market stalls before heading uphill to the Pisac, Intihuatana, Q’allaqasa and Kinchiracay ruins. Enjoy a fine buffet lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Valley.

Early in the morning, make your way to the bus station to take the bus that will take you uphill to Machu Picchu. You will be astonished at your first view of Machu Picchu, a stunning display of ancient architecture with incredible surroundings. Enjoy a guided tour of the ruins and monuments such as the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the Cemeteries. Tour includes a guided group tour and a return bus from Aguas Calientes village.

At the selected time, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight with destination Iquitos. On arrival to Iquitos, you will be met at the airport and transfer to Nauta port where you will enjoy a VIP greeting at the private port along the shores of Marañón River. Aboard your cruise, you will be introduced to your cozy and exquisite cabin.

Today enjoy breakfast with the wildlife in the Amazon as we explore amongst natures early risers. After lunch, skim the Samiria River 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.

After breakfast, start cruising through the creeks of Yanayaquillo, one of the best and most preserved and protected zones of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Later, start cruising through the Yanayacu River, peeking into different creeks and lagoons. Your guide will use his expert eye to pinpoint all the biodiversity of this region. Have the chance to enjoy swimming in the jungle river along with the famous pink dolphins!

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!

Visit to Piraña Cañón Creek, this lovely creek which leads to a lagoon is an ideal place to spend the morning in search of birds and playful monkeys. As your naturalist guide spots various creatures for you, also try to pinpoint some yourself now that you’ve been in the jungle for a few days and have trained your eye a bit!

We recommend getting up early this morning appreciate one of the most important zones of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Never does nature seem more bountiful than in the tropics, and early rising is always rewarding since wildlife is most abundant and active with the rising of the sun.

With heavy hearts, the staff will wish you farewell as you begin your departure. Transfer back form Nauta Port to the City of Iquitos. On our way from Nauta back to Iquitos airport, you will visit the Rescue & Rehabilitation Center of River Mammals 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. Our staff will be on hand to help you with your luggage and check in at the airport in Iquitos. The return flight will take you directly to the city of Lima, the capital of Peru.

At selected time, make your way to the airport to catch on your next flight.