The Pacaya Deluxe Cruise Tour
Peru Holidays - 14 Night Itinerary from £8,498 from €9,297 from $10,047

Day 4 - Flight to Iquitos

Transfer to the airport for a flight to Iquitos, an area in the Amazon Basin only accessible by air. Transfer to the Aria luxury riverboat, and embark on a four night journey exploring the rainforest along the river, with daily excursions with expert naturalist guides. 

Built in 2011 and fully renovated in 2015, the Aria Amazon exceeds the expectations of today’s most sophisticated travellers. Generous dining and lounging areas include an outdoor river facing jacuzzi, bar and dining room. Floor-to-ceiling windows give amazing views over the river from all of the 16 air-conditioned suites, each with a sitting area and en-suite bathroom. Beds can be made up as twins or double. Four of the cabins have interconnecting doors for families. The ship also has an observation deck and massage room. The 27 crew include a paramedic and four English speaking naturalist guides.

Day 5 - Yarapa River

Venture to the Yarapa River by skiff to spot tropical birds and sloths, and perhaps try some piranha fishing. Dusk wildlife excursion on Nauta Caño. 

Day 6 - Pacaya & Ucayali Rivers

Up early this morning as we explore the Pacaya River and admire the vastness of the surrounding rainforest. After lunch, we venture out on skiffs on the Ucayali River to the port of Requena. Possibility to observe pink river dolphins from the boat.

Day 7 - Amazon Community

Today you can choose a jungle walk, canoeing or swimming in the Yarapa River. We visit a remote Amazonia village in the afternoon. 

Day 8 - Amazon Market & Manatee Rescue Centre

Explore the Bellavista Nanay morning market, where we sample exotic snacks like ‘Suri’ - Amazon caterpillars. Disembark the Aria Amazon and visit the Manatee Rescue Centre, then continue to the airport for flight to Cusco via Lima. Transfer to your hotel in the Sacred Valley, staying for three nights.

Day 11 - Machu Picchu

Depart on the Vistadome train along bank of the Urubamba River, leading to Machu Picchu, dubbed the Lost City of the Incas when it was re-discovered in 1911. Guided tour of the archaeological site, a city of aqueducts with crystal clear waters, of liturgical fountains and of walkways once home to priests, craftsmen, peasants and servants. Lunch and afternoon to explore. 

Day 12 - Free time at Machu Picchu

Overnight at a hotel in town. The morning is free to explore. You may wish to climb Huayna Picchu, a steep climb but well worth it for the fantastic views of the valley and a different perspective of Machu Picchu. Alternatively, there is a gentle climb, back along the Inca Trail, to Intipunku: the Gate of the Sun, and the first sight one has of the complex if walking the Inca Trail. In the afternoon, take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and then return on the Vistadome train to Cusco, staying for three nights.