Peru Grand Luxury Journey: Machu Picchu & Amazon Cruise – 12 Days

Arrival in Lima and welcome to Peru, assistance and transfer to your hotel.

• Night in Lima.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Begin your experience with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean as we drive through the modern districts of Miraflores and San Isidro. Along the way, we will view Huaca Pucllana (panoramic view from the outside), an impressive pre-Inca ceremonial pyramid that stands timeless in the heart of the urban area.

We will then continue to the Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, we will relive the splendor of the colonial era with a visit to the Santo Domingo Convent, home to the relics of Saint Rose of Lima and Saint Martin de Porres.

Afterward, we will head to the Pueblo Libre district to visit the Larco Museum. This museum showcases the finest and most comprehensive collection of pre-Hispanic gold and silver artifacts in the world. It is also renowned for its open-access storerooms and erotic pottery exhibition rooms.

• Night in Lima.

Breakfast at the hotel.

At the designated time, you will be transferred to the Lima Airport to board your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting to escort you to your hotel, where you can relax and acclimatize to the altitude.

• Night in Cusco.

Breakfast at the hotel.

We begin our full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley with an early morning pickup from your hotel. Our first stop is the picturesque town of Pisac, renowned for its vibrant artisan market and impressive Inca archaeological sites. Here, you can admire an ancient irrigation system, an astronomical observatory, a sun dial or Intiwatana, and extensive agricultural terraces.

We will then continue toward Urubamba, where we will enjoy lunch at an exceptional local restaurant. After lunch, our journey takes us to Ollantaytambo, known as the last living Inca town. Its archaeological center was built during the Inca era as a fortified area that includes a temple, agricultural terraces, and a residential sector. Two distinct areas can be observed: one dedicated to worship and religion, and the other to housing. It served as an important administrative center that likely fulfilled military functions as well, as evidenced by its walls and watchtowers. Following the visit to the complex, you will be transferred to your hotel.

• Night in the Sacred Valley.

Breakfast at the hotel.

You will be transferred to the train station to board the train to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival, our staff will assist you in boarding the bus that leads to the citadel entrance. Machu Picchu is one of the ultimate expressions of Inca architecture and a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site. In addition to offering spectacular scenery, it showcases a significant diversity of endemic flora and fauna. After a 2.5 to 3-hour guided tour, we will return to Aguas Calientes for lunch. Afterward, you will take the train back to Cusco.

• Night in Cusco.

Breakfast at the hotel.

We begin our gastronomic adventure at a traditional Cusco market, where we will experience a wide variety of exotic, local products. Afterward, we will visit an exclusive restaurant to learn how to prepare Peru’s flagship cocktail, the “Pisco Sour,” guided by an expert bartender. We will also learn how to cook a traditional and delicious Peruvian dish. Finally, we will enjoy an exquisite lunch featuring the most representative flavors of Peruvian gastronomy. Concluding the experience, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

• Night in Cusco.

Breakfast at the hotel.

At the designated time, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight from Cusco to Iquitos, via Lima.

• Night in Iquitos.

Breakfast at the hotel.

At the appropriate time, you will be picked up and transferred for lunch at a local restaurant or en route to the vessel. The afternoon continues with a tour of the historic city of Iquitos and a visit to an indigenous Amazonian community. In the late afternoon, we will board the Aria Amazon. As you settle into your spacious suite, one of the greatest adventures of your life begins. After meeting our expert naturalist guides and completing a routine safety drill, you will gather in the dining room to enjoy the first of many Amazon-inspired culinary experiences, crafted by Aria Amazon’s renowned consulting chef, Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.

• Night onboard the Aria Amazon Cruise.

Boarding our comfortable skiffs, we will navigate from the Amazon River toward the Yarapa River. Keep your binoculars ready to spot tropical songbirds, black-collared hawks, and sloths. You will also have the chance to fish for the voracious Amazonian piranhas while our naturalist guides share fascinating stories about Moringo Lake. As the sun sets, we will embark on a night safari to marvel at the stars reflected in the black waters of Nauta Caño.

• Night onboard the Aria Amazon Cruise.

Begin the day early with a birdwatching excursion along the Marañón River. We will then visit an Amazonian village, where the locals will demonstrate how they harvest the aguaje palm. Later, you will have the opportunity to go kayaking, canoeing, or swimming in the Yanayacu-Pucate River. After lunch, we will take a jungle walk to observe the rich flora and fauna, including medicinal trees, insects, and poison dart frogs, while learning about the different strata and ecosystems of the rainforest. Before dinner, you will be introduced to the extraordinary crew working behind the scenes to ensure your exceptional experience aboard the Aria Amazon.

• Night onboard the Aria Amazon Cruise.

This morning, we will take a guided tour of the local market. You can marvel at the regional products of the Peruvian Amazon and, if you wish, sample exotic snacks. Afterward, we will return to the Aria Amazon for breakfast and packing before disembarkation. En route to the airport, we will visit the Manatee Rescue Center, where orphaned Amazonian manatees are rehabilitated before being released back into the wild.

• Night in Lima.

Breakfast at the hotel.

At the designated time, you will be transferred to the airport, where we will bid you farewell.