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AMAZON JEWEL |
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Luxury
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Lima, Centro Histórico de Lima, Iquitos, Río Amazonas, Selva Amazónica, Reserva Nacional de Pacaya Samiria |
| Trip Length: |
10 days / 09 nights |
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Day 01:
... / LIMA
Upon arrival, reception and transfer to Miraflores Park Hotel. The city of Lima was founded by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro on January 5, 1535, the eve of the Epiphany of the Magi – from which it derived its evocative original name of The City of Kings. It is a colonial city of rare fascination and unexpected pleasures; with quiet elegant corners among ancient buildings where the night air is scented with jasmine. In the night, if you agree with, we can arrange a delicious dinner at one of the most distinguish restaurants in the city (Astrid & Gaston, Rafael, La Gloria, La Rosa Nautica, among others). Overnight in Lima.
Day 02:
LIMA
After breakfast, you will enjoy a guided visit to two of the main museums located in our capital city. First you will visit the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History, considered Peru’s museum per excellence, located in an old Colonial mansion that was the old residence of Peru’s Liberators. Here you will admire the Estela Raymondi and the Tello Obelisk, famous stone monuments dating back to the formative period; and a major collection of metals and fabrics from ancient Peru. Then you will visit Larco Museum, housed in a unique colonial residence dating back to the XVII century constructed on top of a pre-Colombian pyramid dating back to the VIII century, which includes an exquisite Collection of Peruvian Gold and Silver artifacts and its famous pre-Hispanic Erotic Art Hall. After enjoying a delicious lunch, we recommend the restaurant located inside the museum, you will enjoy a guided city tour to Lima’s different attractions and get to know its three different historical periods: Pre-Hispanic, Colonial and Republican. You will begin the tour visiting one the most traditional residential areas in the capital, then Huaca Pucllana, an archaeological precinct build in the IV century B.C., to then continue to the Lima’s historic center, where you will admire its main squares and its distinct buildings and churches. Finally, you will visit Miraflores, where you will enjoy a great view of the Pacific Ocean before returning to Miraflores Park Hotel. At the night, if you agree with, we can arrange a delicious dinner at one of the most distinguish restaurants in the city (Astrid & Gaston, Rafael, La Gloria, La Rosa Nautica, among others). Overnight in Lima.
Day 03:
LIMA / IQUITOS / CRUCERO AMAZONICO
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Iquitos. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the embarkation where you will board the M/V AQUA, a luxurious, classic and comfortable river vessel. At the appointed time, after enjoying a breath taking Amazonian sunset, the vessel will start cruising the imposing Amazon River initiating a true Amazonian expedition. Overnight at the vessel.
Day 04:
AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
After breakfast, subject to the season of your trip, you could either enjoy a fishing excursion to Tahuayo River (dry season), a black water river with several lagoons; or enjoy a fishing excursion to YanaYacu River (rainy season), where your main target will be the piranha fishing using typical Amazonian fishing rods. Both black water rivers are rich in wildlife diversity and in beautiful lagoons. Return to the vessel to continue cruising upstream the Amazon River. After lunch, you could, subject to the season of your trip, explore the Yacapana Islands, also known as “Islas de la Iguana” because of the huge population of this reptiles; or enjoy an excursion to Yarapa River, a black water river with a great variety of flora and fauna, where you will visit a beautiful lagoon called “Uvos”, where you will be surprised by the presence of lots of pink dolphins. Return to the vessel for dinner. At night you will enjoy a nocturnal excursion in search of caimans and boas. Overnight at the vessel.
Day 05:
AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
After breakfast, you will enjoy a guided jungle walk and appreciate how several sustainable resource management projects are being developed in the Amazonia. You will visit one of the projects where villagers are planting palms to obtain oil. Return to the vessel for lunch. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a jungle excursion in search of several species of monkeys and then a river excursion in search of dolphins. Return to the vessel for dinner. Overnight at the vessel.
Day 06:
AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
After breakfast, the vessel will arrive to the junction of the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers, where the Great Amazon River is born. An outstanding feature of this place is the large population of both gray and pink Amazon River dolphins, often seen cavorting near the boat and along the shoreline. Afterwards, you will visit Puerto Miguel Native Village, where you will have the opportunity of interacting with local villagers, having the chance to share their culture and folklore. Return to the vessel for lunch. In the afternoon, subject on your trip season, you could either enjoy an excursion to MaraYali creek (rainy season), searching for the unique “Victoria Amazonicas” or “Victorias Regias”, the giant water lilies; or enjoy a jungle walk (dry season) through very interesting jungle trails having good chances of seeing different varieties of birds and monkeys. Return to the vessel for dinner. At night you will enjoy another nocturnal excursion. Return to the vessel.
Day 07:
AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
After breakfast, subject on your trip season, you could either enjoy a jungle walk to Yanallpa Community (dry season), where after visiting the community you appreciate a beautiful black water lagoon full of paiches, an endangered and protected fresh water fish. Return to the vessel for lunch. In the afternoon, you will explore El Dorado River, a beautiful dark water river within The Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where you will find a great biodiversity of flora and fauna. Return to the vessel for dinner. At night you will enjoy a nocturnal excursion to Sapote River in search of caimans. Overnight at the vessel.
Day 08:
AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
After breakfast, you will enjoy an excursion to Atun Poza Lake, beautiful lagoon located within the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, where you will have the chance to admire several species of egrets, herons and hawks. Also you will have a chance to see the unique “Social Spiders”, small spiders that embrace huge parts of a tree while needing their webs. Return to the vessel for lunch. In the afternoon you will explore the Pacaya River, in the protected zone of the reserve, being your main target to spot the red howler monkey, the largest in the Amazon basin, and the two kinds of caimans. As dusk approaches you will enjoy a night Amazonian symphony concert, while you return to the vessel. Upon arrival you will enjoy a delicious dinner. Overnight at the vessel.
Day 09:
AMAZON RIVER CRUISE
After a very early wake up, you will enjoy a morning excursion to Pacaya River. This would be your last opportunity to visit one of earth´s greatest wilderness. Upon arrival to Laguna YanaYacu, you will enjoy breakfast, and then you will enjoy a refreshing morning swim with dolphins. Return to the vessel to continue cruising towards Iquitos. In the afternoon, after lunch, subject on your trip season, you can either visit Caro Curahuayte Lake (rainy season) a spectacular spot to catch some piranhas and admire a great variety of birds; or walk along the shores of Puinahua River (dry season). Return to the vessel to enjoy a magnificent sunset. After enjoying a delicious dinner, the guides will be at your service to answer any question. Overnight at the vessel.
Day 10:
CRUCERO AMAZONICO / IQUITOS / LIMA / ...
After breakfast, you will enjoy a brief skiff along the majestic Amazon River, which will give your last chance to photograph the wildlife of the jungle. Return to the vessel to get your bags packed before arriving to Iquitos. Upon arrival to Iquitos you will enjoy lunch. At the appointed time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Lima. On the way you will enjoy a brief city tour and a visit to San Juan Handicraft Market. Upon arrival, reception and assistance to check-in at your international flight. VIP Lounge access, while you wait for your international flight.
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