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This Amazon Cruise and Machu Picchu Vacation would make a perfect Peru Honeymoon. Cruise through the Amazon Rainforest in Peru in complete comfort as you observe parrots, pink dolphins, monkeys, exotic plants, and much more from your air-conditioned Suite aboard a Luxury Yacht after visiting Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Inca, and, of course, Machu Picchu. The Deluxe Suite on the Delfin I Yacht has a Whirlpool bath in the room where you can sip champagne in private with a panoramic view of the Amazon Jungle.
Before going to the Rainforest for your Amazon Cruise, you will begin your Machu Picchu vacation by exploring the historical points in Lima, Peru’s capital, before flying to Cusco, where you will explore the Inca and Colonial highlights in and around the “Inca Capital” and the Sacred Valley. You will enjoy private transfers and tours with qualified English-speaking guides as you stay in Luxury 5* Hotels throughout your entire Peru Honeymoon.
On this Amazon Cruise and Machu Picchu Vacation, you will take the Vistadome Train to & from Machu Picchu and spend two days at one of the Wonders of the World before rounding off your vacation with 3 or 4 nights on an Amazon Cruise. Contact us today to plan the perfect Peru Honeymoon.
| Day of trip | B | L | D | Hotel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Day – Arrive Lima – Private Transfer to Hotel | Country Club Hotel Lima | |||
| 2nd Day – Private Lima Gastronomic Tour | B | L | J.W. Marriott Hotel Lima | |
| 3rd Day – Fly Cusco – Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour | B | J.W. Marriott Hotel Cusco | ||
| 4th Day – Private Full Day Tour of the Sacred Valley of the Inca | B | L | J.W. Marriott Hotel Cusco | |
| 5th Day – First Class Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu | B | L | D | Sumaq Hotel Machupicchu |
| 6th Day – Revisit Machu Picchu & Vistadome Train to Cusco | B | L | J.W. Marriott Hotel Cusco | |
| 7th Day – Fly Iquitos & Amazon Cruise Delfin I (Day 1) | B | L | D | Delfin I Cruise (5★ Luxury Yacht) |
| 8th Day – Luxury Amazon Cruise Delfin I (Day 2) | B | L | D | Delfin I Cruise (5★ Luxury Yacht) |
| 9th Day – Luxury Amazon Cruise Delfin I (Day 3) | B | L | D | Delfin I Cruise (5★ Luxury Yacht) |
| 10th Day – Luxury Amazon Cruise Delfin (Day 4) Fly Lima & Home | B | L | — |
| Arrive Lima | Most flights arrive in the late evening. |
| Private Transfer With English-speaking assistance | There will be a representative waiting for you outside the Arrivals Hall with a sign with your names on it. Approx. 1 hour to your Hotel. |
| Luxury 5* Country Club Hotel – Lima | Master King Rooms |
Nestled in Lima’s prestigious San Isidro district, surrounded by elegant embassies, The Country Club Lima Hotel is a five-star landmark boutique that epitomizes sophistication; and one of the only hotels recognized as a Peruvian national monument.
Every detail has been conceived with luxury in mind; ornate chandeliers complement lofty, wood-beam ceilings, and 300 pieces of original artwork – on loan from the Pedro de Osma Museum – adorn the walls. Each of our 83 private luxury rooms and suites are opulent and welcoming, with many featuring exquisite marble bathrooms and deep-soaking Jacuzzis.
Enjoy excellent amenities, an award-winning restaurant, and guest privileges at the exclusive Lima Golf Club, all in a setting of warmth and intimacy.
| The Lima Gourmet Company Private Lima Gastronomic Tour | Pick up in your Hotel Foyer at 09:45 drop off at around 15:00. Lunch is included. |
| Luxury 5* Marriott Hotel Lima | Prime Deluxe Rooms With Ocean Views |
This Lima Peru tour starts at a local roastery, where they handpick the coffee beans daily, for an organic Peruvian coffee. You will also tour the colonial streets of the bohemian district, Barranco, home to artists, musicians and the city’s top art galleries.
From here, you will visit a traditional market in the San Isidro district to try exotic fruits and local products and learn the ancient myths and legends associated with them.
The third stop is one of the city’s top seafood restaurants (cebichería), Embarcadero 41 Fusión, on Avenida La Mar in the Miraflores district. You will discover the secrets to the perfect Cebiche and Pisco Sour as you prepare the dish and cocktail yourself with the head chef and bartender.
The last stop is for lunch at la Huaca Pucllana, a restaurant within a pre-Incan archeological complex – undoubtedly a highlight of tourism in Lima Peru. This prestigious restaurant is so impressive that international royalty and dignitaries have made sure not to miss it during their trips to Lima. You will enjoy a variety of gourmet Peruvian dishes as well as four different desserts and another pisco-based cocktail.
| Fly Cusco | We pick you up from your Hotel Foyer at 07:00 for an approx. 60-minute Private Transfer to the airport. Flights depart at 10:00 and arrive to Cusco at 11:20. |
| Private Transfer in Cusco | We will be waiting for you outside of Cusco Airport Arrival Hall with a sign with your names on it. Approx. 15-minute Private Transfer to your Hotel in Cusco. |
| Luxury 5* JW Marriott El Convento Cusco | Inca Wall Rooms |
| Free Afternoon | Take the day to enjoy the Historic City Center while you Acclimatize to the high altitude. (11,000 ft.) |
Located in the city’s historical center, the JW Marriott Hotel Cusco combines the needs of today’s luxury traveler with the design elements of an architecturally stunning archaeological site.
This 5-star Cusco hotel offers easy access to Peru’s iconic attractions and towns including Machu Picchu, the Urubamba Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo and Pisac. History-seekers will find Peruvian cultural artifacts in the hotel’s two exhibition halls.
Accommodations at this luxury hotel in Cusco are equipped with the latest technology including Wi-Fi, LCD cable TVs, and oxygen systems. Designed around a colonial convent, this hotel in Peru features resort-like amenities including a Cusco restaurant with excellent Peruvian cuisine, a bar and a full-service spa offering a relaxation pool, sauna, steam room, and treatments inspired by ancient techniques.
Cusco Marriott has 153 guestrooms & 7 suites in the heart of historic Cusco. Guestrooms come with customized & authentic design decoration in king or double configurations with luxury amenities ensuring a comfortable stay.
The Private Half Day Cusco City Tour Visits all of the Principal Inca & Colonial Attractions in Cusco:
Tambomachay – Inca sanctuary dedicated to the cult of water, reserved for Inca Royalty.
Puca Pucara – Strategic Inca military and administrative stronghold on a panoramic hill.
Qenko – Sacred temple with subterranean rock galleries and circular ceremonial amphitheater.
Sacsayhuamán – Monumental fortress with megalithic stone blocks weighing up to 125 tons.
Cusco Cathedral – Masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance and Andean Baroque art.
Coricancha – The sacred Temple of the Sun, core spiritual sanctuary of the Inca Empire.
| Private Full Day Tour The Sacred Valley of the Inca | Pick Up in your Hotel Foyer at 08:30. Returns at approx. 18:30. Lunch is included. |
| Lunch at Posada Tunupa | Buffet Lunch is included at Posada Tunupa. |
| Luxury 5* JW Marriott El Convento – Cusco | Inca Wall Rooms |
Pisac Market | Pisac Ruins | Lunch Posada Tunupa | Ollantaytambo
A famed hill town, Pisac is a great place to purchase top quality Andean knitwear at lower prices than visitors will find in major cities during their travels in Peru. Woven blankets, tapestries, and alpaca garments such as sweaters and mittens, colorful fabric and accessories are found in abundance at the Pisac market in addition to pottery, jewelry, and other handicrafts.
It’s not hard to succumb to the charms of sunny Pisac, a bustling colonial village at the base of a spectacular Inca fortress perched on a mountain spur. Its pull is universal and recent years have seen an influx of expats and new age followers in search of an Andean Shangri-la. Located just 33km northeast of Cuzco by a paved road, it’s the most convenient starting point to the Sacred Valley.
After lunch, we proceed onto Ollantaytambo an attractive little town located at the western end of the Sacred Valley. The town is located at the foot of some spectacular Inca ruins which protected the strategic entrance to the lower Urubamba Valley. The temple area is at the top of steep terracing which helped to provide excellent defenses. Stone used for these buildings was brought from a quarry high up on the opposite side of the Urubamba River – an incredible feat involving the efforts of thousands of workers. The complex was still under construction at the time of the conquest and was never completed.
| Private Transfer out Cusco and Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu | Pick Up in your Hotel Foyer at 8:00 for the private transfer to the train station. Catch the train to Machu Picchu. Snack and drinks on board. |
| Private Machu Picchu Tour | 2-3 Hours with plenty of time to ask questions. |
| Lunch | Buffet Lunch is included at the 5* Sanctuary Lodge. |
| Luxury 5* Sumaq Hotel Machu Picchu | Superior Deluxe Rooms Gourmet Dinner is included in the Hotel. |
Includes Gourmet Buffet Dinner, Cooking Class & Cocktail Making Class. At the foot of the imposing mountains surrounding Machu Picchu, by the banks of the Vilcanota River, stands Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel. The only five-star hotel in Aguas Calientes is architecturally inspired by the enigmatic lost city of the Incas.
In the Cooking Classes & Peruvian Bar, learn how to prepare traditional Ceviche, Sumaq style, based on fresh river trout and exotic peppers. Also, the hotel bartender demonstrates how to craft the perfect Pisco Sour with seasonal Andean herbs. Cooking classes last approx. 40 minutes and are available for guests free of charge.
This DELUXE train ride into the spectacular land of the Inca is highlighted by amazing views of valleys, Inca farming terraces, snow capped mountains, and sub-tropical jungle with large panoramic windows and roof windows, air conditioning, leather seats, snacks, hot drinks, and a traditional live show.
The mountain-top citadel of the Inca under Pachacutec and Tupac Yupanqui was built around 1450. Entering the site, a set of steps leads to the ruined Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Plaza with its tremendous view across the Urubamba River valley, ceremonial baths, a rare shrine to the sun, and a labyrinth of passageways and cells.
| Private Machu Picchu Tours | There are 4 additional Machu Picchu Tours you may choose from. There are no additional charges, you are only limited by your time and energy. |
| Lunch | Buffet Lunch is included at the 5* Sanctuary Lodge Hotel. (12:00 – 15:00) |
| First Class Vistadome Train | Catch the 15:20 Vistadome train returning to Poroy Train Station at 19:06. A Small Meal & Small Show on the train. |
| Private Transfer in Cusco | Approx. 30 minutes to your Hotel. |
| Luxury 5* JW Marriott El Convento Cusco | Inca Wall Rooms |
Today you will enjoy further Private Guided Tours of Machu Picchu. You may start at Dawn or as you wish. All tours are included and you are only limited by your time and energy.
Inti Punku the Sun Gate marks the entrance to Machu Picchu. It is a one-hour uphill hike to the southeast of the Sanctuary, climbing more than 300 meters on the original stone-paved Inca Trail with breathtaking panoramic views.
Hike to the summit of Apu Machu Picchu (600m climb) with wild orchids, endemic birds, and majestic viewpoints. ***Special tickets required in advance.***
Cliffside mountain trail heading west from Machu Picchu along an original Inca stone path carved into a sheer cliff face over a 1,900-foot drop.
The iconic mountain rising behind the ruins. Only 400 hikers per day permitted. ***Special tickets required in advance.***
| Private Transfer to Cusco Airport | Pick up in your Hotel Foyer for the approx. 15-minute private transfer to Cusco Airport. |
| Fly Iquitos | Flights depart Cusco at 12:15 and arrive in Iquitos at 17:00. Change planes in Lima. |
| Private Transfer to Nauta and Luxury Yacht Delfin I | Approx. 90 minutes. |
| Start of All Inclusive 4 Day / 3 Night Cruise | Luxury Amazon Jungle Cruise aboard Delfin I. |
After arriving at Iquitos International Airport, you will be assisted by our guides and transported by private bus for about 1 ½ hours heading toward Nauta on the Marañon River, where the DELFIN I is waiting for you.
Upon arriving at the port of Nauta, board the DELFIN I with assistance by our experienced crew. Settle into your wood-paneled private suite with orthopedic mattresses, Peruvian Pima cotton sheets and towels, silent A/C, and private bathrooms with fine wooden furnishings and hot showers. You are entering the remote Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, five million acres of protected, flooded forest.
Included: House Cocktails, House Wines, Beer, Natural juices, Soda, Coffee, Tea, and Water.
Dinner is served in our cozy dining room. Delfin I offers a unique culinary experience, combining the best of Amazonian-Peruvian haute cuisine seasoned with exotic jungle fruits and herbs in a cosmopolitan gourmet setting.
Orientation on the observation deck covering the journey, wildlife, and geography of the Amazon basin, followed by live acoustic music under the canopy of stars.
| San Isidro Flooded Forest Hike | Morning guided hike exploring emergent kapok trees and medicinal flora. |
| Yanayacu River Skiff Safari | Afternoon wildlife excursion spotting pink dolphins and monkey troops. |
| Night Stargazing | Observation deck relaxation with open bar cocktails. |
SAN ISIDRO FLOODED FOREST HIKE & YANAYACU/PUCATE RIVER (BREAKFAST – LUNCH – DINNER)
Early morning bird watching experience before breakfast at 05:30 for early risers to spot active wildlife.
07:00 AM Breakfast – Buffet: Exotic fresh juices, tropical fruits, and artisanal breads.
08:00 AM Hiking at San Isidro: Hike through this pristine flooded ecosystem with canopy trees reaching up to 55 meters in height. Marvel at the giant ceiba (kapok) trees, buttress roots, medicinal plants, and birdlife including the bluish-fronted jacamar, collared trogons, and red-capped cardinals.
12:30 PM Gourmet Lunch: Fresh Amazonian river fish and regional delicacies prepared with haute cuisine flair.
03:30 PM Yanayacu Excursion: Board aluminum skiffs deep into the core of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Spot troops of noisy monkeys, colorful butterflies, hoatzins, and playful pink and gray river dolphins playing in the black waters.
08:00 PM Gourmet Dinner: Multi-course dinner in the panoramic dining room.
09:30 PM Night Symphony & Stargazing: Unwind on the observation deck gazing at southern and northern constellations amidst the nighttime jungle symphony.
| Canopy Walkway & Tawampa Lake | Treetop suspended walkway adventure and search for giant Arapaima fish. |
| Piranha Fishing at Nauta Caño | Excursion to creeks and lagoons for catch-and-release piranha fishing. |
| Night Caiman Safari | Nocturnal skiff exploration spotting caimans, owls, and night herons. |
CANOPY WALK / PRIMARY FOREST HIKE, TAWAMPA LAKE / NAUTA CAÑO EXPLORATION (BREAKFAST – LUNCH – DINNER)
07:00 AM Breakfast – Buffet: Freshly squeezed exotic juices and gourmet breakfast dishes.
08:00 AM “La Posada” Canopy Walk: Suspended over 25 meters (85 feet) above the forest floor and extending for 500 meters across 14 giant trees, this is one of the longest canopy walkways in the world. Enjoy breathtaking bird’s-eye views of primates, toucans, and orchids. Canoe back through Tawampa Lake seeking giant fresh-water Paiche (Arapaima gigas).
01:00 PM Gourmet Lunch: Innovative Amazonian recipes explained by our executive chef.
04:00 PM Nauta Caño Exploration & Piranha Fishing: Cruise tranquil creeks, marshes, and oxbow lagoons on our skiffs. Experience catch-and-release fishing for smart, aggressive red-bellied and black piranhas.
Night Safari: At nightfall, powerful spotlights reveal night herons, spectacled owls, fishing bats, and glowing eyes of black and spectacled caimans along the water’s edge while fireflies illuminate the canopy.
08:00 PM Farewell Dinner: Sumptuous celebration dinner aboard Delfin I.
| Yarapa River & Puerto Miguel Village | Morning cultural encounter with native Amazonian villagers. |
| Disembark Nauta & Manatee Rescue Center | Visit the conservation center to feed rescued Amazonian manatees. |
| Flight to Lima & Home | Check-in at Iquitos Airport for flight to Lima and home connections. |
07:30 AM Breakfast – Buffet: Final breakfast with exotic fresh juices and artisan coffee.
08:00 AM Yarapa River & Puerto Miguel Village: Skiff expedition to the riverside village of Puerto Miguel. Meet the friendly local community, learn about their traditions, culture, and sustainable lifestyle, and view their beautiful handmade crafts.
10:30 AM Pack and Cruise: Return aboard the Delfin I to gather belongings and sail downstream.
12:30 PM Farewell Lunch: Enjoy a final gourmet meal prepared by our culinary team.
01:30 PM Disembark at Nauta: Disembark at Nauta port for private transfer to Iquitos.
03:30 PM Manatee Rescue Center: Visit the Amazon Rescue Center to meet, interact with, and bottle-feed rescued baby Amazonian manatees.
04:30 PM Arrive at Iquitos Airport: Check-in assistance for your 17:30 flight to Lima and connections home.
| Luxury Delfin I Amazon Cruise and Machu Picchu 10 Days and 9 Nights | |
| Master Suite on Delfin I 4 Days / 3 Nights – 10 Days | $6,895.00pp |
| Deluxe Master Suite on Delfin I 4 Days / 3 Nights – 10 Days | $6,995.00pp |
| Master Suite on Delfin I 5 Days / 4 Nights – 11 Days | $7,795.00 |
| Deluxe Master Suite on Delfin I 5 Days / 4 Nights – 11 Days | $7,995.00 |
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