Experience the awe-inspiring wonderment of Machu Picchu

Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Peru

Cruise the Amazon River aboard our exclusively chartered river ship

Macaws perched along the Amazon River

Jungle scenery along the Amazon River in Peru

SAVE UP TO $200 PER COUPLE on select departures

The Inca Empire and the Amazon River Cruise

Featuring a full-day excursion to Machu Picchu

9 DAYS • 18 MEALS Cruise the majestic and mysterious Amazon, the world's largest river, as you explore the jungles, cities and ruins of Peru, including the famous mountain bastion of Machu Picchu.

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The Mayflower Tours Way

18 Meals (6 dinners, 4 lunches, and 8 breakfasts)
Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Tours
English-speaking Naturalist Guide and Mayflower Tours expert staff
Experience the wonders of Peru featuring an excursion to Machu Picchu
Explore the Amazon River aboard the MV Amazon Discovery for a three-night cruise
Once onboard, unpack in your stateroom aboard the remarkably designed river vessel
Enjoy the culture and sights of Cusco, and a full-day excursion to Machu Picchu with overnight stays
Discover the natural beauty, flora and fauna of the Tahuayo and Yarapa Rivers, including iguanas and pink dolphins
Experience a hike in the Amazon jungle for a wildlife viewing
Visit the village of Santa Ana where you meet with the local people, visit a school and enjoy a dance performance by the local children
All meals included onboard featuring local specialties served at one leisurely seating
Onboard dinners complemented with wines
$45 in Mayflower Money

Day One — Depart the USA Depart the USA on a flight to Lima, the capital of Peru; the cultural capital of the country and its main business center. Your flight arrives late evening and the Mayflower Tours representative will meet you at the airport and assist with the transfer to your hotel. Day Two — Cusco/the Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu Following breakfast at the hotel, board a morning flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, journey to the Sacred Valley to begin your Peruvian adventure. Visit the Pisac Market and enjoy the colorful ambiance as the locals proudly display their handicrafts. Stroll through the market place and pick up some handmade souvenirs! Lunch is included at a local countryside restaurant before boarding the Vistadome train. Enjoy the changing landscape as you travel from Andean highlands to the beginning of the jungle before arriving in the town of Aguas Calientes, home of Machu Picchu. During your overnight in Aguas Calientes enjoy an included dinner at the hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day Three — Machu Picchu Comes to Life For centuries, Machu Picchu has remained a mystery, holding tight its secrets. Journey to the Lost City of the Incas and uncover the mystery of this ancient citadel, as Machu Picchu wraps its magical spell around you. Perched high on an isolated mountaintop, this citadel in the clouds is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring an intricate complex of stone stairs, ruins and tunnels. Your naturalist guide will walk with you through this amazing site and provide history and lore that is sure to leave you in awe. During the excursion, lunch will be provided at a local restaurant. Return to the hotel at your leisure, after exploring Machu Picchu. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day Four — Cusco After breakfast at the hotel and a leisurely morning, depart by Vistadome train for Cusco, the Imperial City and archaeological capital of South America. Once the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco sets the stage, taking you back in time to when the glorious Incas ruled. Breakfast and dinner Day Five — Cusco The day begins with a guided tour as you follow the trail of the Incas. Admire the finest examples of Inca history and architecture and take in the panorama of dramatic mountains and spectacular canyons. Cobbled streets and plazas feature both colonial and religious landmarks. Visit the Plaza de Armas and the Santo Domingo Church built on the foundations of the Inca temple Koricancha and dedicated to the Sun God. The entire valley is filled with architectural wonders around every vista. After the excursion, the afternoon is at leisure. Breakfast Day Six — Cusco/Iquitos Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Iquitos. Upon arrival, our local guide provides a panoramic tour of this bustling river city and largest city in the Peruvian Rainforest. In the late 19th century, the rubber boom of the Amazon brought huge economic and social success to the city. You’ll see some of the famous houses from the era, including La Casa de Fierro (the Iron House) – one of the finest and best preserved examples of civil architecture in Peru, made out of rectangular sheets of iron. During a visit to the Manatee Rescue Center, learn about these gentle giants and their importance to the world’s ecosystem. See how this center is committed to saving orphaned manatees and reintroducing them to the wild. The tour concludes at the embarkation port at the Itaya River where the exquisite MV Amazon Discovery awaits our arrival. After embarking the vessel, enjoy a welcome reception and traditional dinner onboard. Breakfast, plus Dinner onboard Day Seven — Tahuayo and Yarapa Rivers This morning, search for the most elusive and exotic fresh water pink river dolphin. Medium-sized, long snout and little or no dorsal fin, you will see they really are pink as you catch a glimpse as they play in the water around us. This afternoon, sail along another tributary of the Amazon River, the Yarapa River, teeming with tropical flowers. Stroll around its shores and small creeks with your naturalist guide in search of typical Amazonian wildlife – small monkeys, birds and iguanas, not seen anywhere else in the Amazon. Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard Day Eight — Piraña Caño Village/Santa Ana Community This morning the cruise continues on the Marañon River to Piraña Caño where you’ll find monkeys, pink dolphins and rare birds. This afternoon, immerse yourself in local culture when you meet the villagers of Santa Ana. Along this tributary of the Amazon River are small clusters of ‘ribereños’ (people who live symbiotically with the rivers). During a visit to a local Shamanic healing clinic, listen to a native Shaman speak about the mythical world of hallucinogenic and medicinal plants in the Amazon basin and attend a small ceremony before returning to the ship. Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard Day Nine — Iquitos/USA After breakfast, disembark the MV Amazon Discovery and transfer to the airport in Iquitos. Bid farewell to the remarkable Inca Empire and Amazon River as you return home filled with memories of life enriching experiences. Breakfast onboard

Day One Wyndham Costa del Sol, Lima, Peru Days Two and Three Hotel Sumaq, Aguas Calientes, Peru Days Four and Five Casa Andina Private Collection, Cusco, Peru Days Six through Eight Aboard the MV Amazon Discovery

Deck Plan

Departure Date	Stateroom Category	Per Person Twin	Single Room
May 07, 2017	Estuary Suite	$4,799	N/A
	Amazonia Suite	$5,199	N/A
	Fauna Stateroom	$3,999	add $2,599
	Flora Stateroom	$4,199	add $2,729
September 19, 2017	Fauna Stateroom	$3,999	add $2,599
	Flora Stateroom	$4,199	add $2,729
	Estuary Suite	$4,799	N/A
	Amazonia Suite	$5,199	N/A
October 25, 2017	Fauna Stateroom	$3,999	add $2,599
	Flora Stateroom	$4,199	add $2,729
	Estuary Suite	$4,799	N/A
	Amazonia Suite	$5,199	N/A
November 09, 2017 SAVE UP TO $200 PER COUPLE	Fauna Stateroom	$3,999	add $2,599	Available Reserve now!
	Flora Stateroom	$4,199	add $2,729	Available Reserve now!
	Estuary Suite	$4,799	N/A	Available Reserve now!
	Amazonia Suite	$5,199	N/A	Available Reserve now!

Please add $89 per person for port charges and $750 per person for intercountry air if not purchasing your air through Mayflower Tours.

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Tour Activity Level

LEVEL 3: A blend of longer and shorter days on this program with more walking tours mixed with some periods of standing. Expect more of the touring to be over uneven surfaces or involve stairs.

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