Peruvian Amazon & Machu Picchu Exploration

Upon arrival in Lima, your Uniworld representative will escort you to the Country Club Lima Hotel for a two-night stay. 

Known as the “City of Kings,” Lima is a melting pot of cultures, flavours and history, this bustling metropolis has something for everyone (B,L,D)

Featured excursions: Lima City tour or Casa Aliaga or a Barranco tour.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Iquitos. Upon arrival, embark the luxurious Aria Amazon for your 5★ all-inclusive river cruise (B,D)

Featured shore excursion: Marañón River Skiff Ride
Exploring the Amazon rainforest by skiff, a small river boat. One of the most important water sources in Peru, and a main Amazon tributary, the Marañón River is abundant in animal and plant life. Be on the lookout for one of the 64 rare bird species or pink dolphins.

Your day starts at the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, the second largest protected natural area in Peru. Kayak, canoe and swim in the black waters of the Yanayacu-Pucate River.

Featured excursion: Kayak Yanayacu-Pucate River & Village Tour

Enjoy a state-of-the-art skiff ride on the Yanayacu-Pucate River. Famous for its black water, you’ll have the chance to kayak, canoe and swim in these legendary waters. If luck is on your side, you might see a pink dolphin, native to the Amazon River and surrounded in legend.

Today explore the vibrant wildlife and lush greenery thriving in the Amazon. End the day stargazing on the “Enchanted Lake” (B,L,D)

Featured excursions: Samiria River & Jungle Walk & Stargazing on the "Enchanted Lake"

Nauta is nestled between the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers, here, explore the town’s market (B,L,D)

Featured excursions: Nauta market visit & Birthplace of the Amazon

Cruise along the Ucayali River, searching for the famous pink dolphins and other wildlife lurking just beyond the river (B,L,D)

Featured excursion: Skiff tour along the Ucayali River & Evening skiff tour on the Pacaya River

Enjoy a skiff excursion along the Pacaya River, where you’ll venture into the rainforest to see some wildlife. End the day watching for the pink river dolphins on the Ucayali River (B,L,D)

Featured excursions: Skiff tour on the Pacaya River & Paiche fishing demonstration & Skiff tour on the Ucayali River

Spend the morning jungle walking, canoeing, kayaking or swimming on the black water Yarapa River or Clavero Lake. In the afternoon, see the unbelievable giant water lilies of the San Jose de Sarapanga forest (B,L,D)

Featured excursion: Jungle walk in the San Jose de Sarapanga forest & Yarapa River & Clavero Lake

Take a morning walk through the town of Nauta before disembarking the Aria Amazon. Your guide will take you on a few excursions on your way to the Iquitos airport for your flight to Cusco.

Fly to Cusco. Upon arrival, transfer to the Hotel Tambo del Inka in the Sacred Valley for your overnight stay including breakfast. You will be welcomed with a delicious farm-to-table dinner.(B,L,D)

Featured excursions: San Juan craft market, Nauta town visit and Manatee Rescue Center

Today explore the heartland of the Inka Empire, known as the Sacred Valley. Finish the day with a train ride to Aguas Calientes, the small villages nestled at the bottom of Machu Picchu. Overnight stay at the Sumaq Hotel‡ included (B,L,D)

Enjoy this day of leisure at the wonderful Tambo del Inka, the perfect location to explore the incredible nature, cities and historical sites available nearby (B,L,D)

Featured Excursion: Moray & Ollantaytambo

Following your day at Machu Picchu, you will transfer to the Belmond Hotel Monasterio‡ in Cusco for your two night stay (B,L,D)

Featured excursion: Machu Picchu

Explore all the wonders of this city as you admire the cobblestone streets, colourful textiles and art galleries (B,L,D)

Featured excursion: Cusco City Tour

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to the Wyndham Costa del Sol Hotel for your overnight stay (B)

Featured Excursion: San Blas walking tour

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to London

(regional and premium class flights may be available on request)