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Amazon Riverboat Adventure & Machu Picchu Explorer aboard the Amatista
16 days, Lima to Lima
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If you’re looking for the perfect combination of land and river, this adventure is for you. Once you’re on board our comfortable Amazon riverboat, you’ll experience a unique once-in-a-lifetime cruise – including exotic wildlife, local culture and more! But it doesn’t stop there – after the jungle, Machu Picchu awaits. The “lost city of the Incas” will provide majestic ruins and striking views of the Peruvian mountain. Choose to take part in an optional 1-day hike up the Inca Trail, or if you prefer something a little more relaxing, there’s always the chance to enjoy the train.
16 days
Lima to Lima
Sold Out
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Trip Code: PXIIA
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Travel Style: Comfort
Great adventures, genuine experiences, and insider access with a few extra frills along the way.
Service Level: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 28 on riverboat, max 15 on land portion
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1Lima
Arrive at any time (arrival transfer included).
Day 2Lima/Río Marañon
Fly to Iquitos. Take a city orientation tour and visit a manatee rescue centre. Transfer to the boat and cast off onto the Amazon River.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3Río Marañon/Río Ucayali
Begin to explore with a boat excursion on the Amazon River and some of its tributaries to see the wonders of the rainforest. After lunch, enjoy a presentation on the Amazon River then walk along the shores of the Ucayali River.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Río Ucayali/Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
Take a morning skiff excursion into the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve for more wildlife viewing. In the afternoon, visit a village to meet a local shaman and discover the mystical world of spiritual healing.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
Today get off the boat and meet a local family, enjoy a home cooked meal and experience the Indigenous culture. At night take a boat to go search for wildlife that comes active after dark.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Take a trip to explore Choroyacu, go piranha fishing, and explore the mangroves in a dugout canoe. Opt to go swimming in the Amazon. In the evening, go on another night wildlife excursion.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Pacaya Samiria National Reserve/Iquitos
Return to Iquitos with en-route stops at the Sapisapi River and the port town of Nauta.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8Iquitos/Lima
Disembark at Iquitos. Transfer to the airport for the flight back to Lima. Free afternoon to explore the capital of Peru.
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BreakfastDay 9Lima
Enjoy a free day in the Peruvian capital also known as the 'City of Kings'. Take an optional city tour, visit one of the many museums, or enjoy the fresh seafood in one of the cities many restaurants.
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Your Discover MomentMeals included:
BreakfastDay 10Lima/Urubamba
Board an early flight to Cusco then on to the Sacred Valley to visit the Ccaccaccollo community and Planeterra-sponsored Women's Weaving Co-op, explore the Pisac ruins and visit the G Adventures-supported Sacred Valley Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your G for Good Moment Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit| Your G for Good Moment Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred ValleyMeals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 11Urubamba
Visit the pre-Incan salt pans of Las Salineras and tour the Ollantaytambo and Moray ruins. Enjoy a traditional Pachamanca-style meal of local specialities.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 12Urubamba/Aguas Calientes
Catch an early transfer to Ollantaytambo station and board the scenic train to Aguas Calientes with option to visit the market.
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BreakfastDay 13Aguas Calientes/Cusco
Enjoy a guided tour of the Machu Picchu ruins. Free time to explore on your own or take an optional visit to the Inca Bridge before returning to Cusco by train.
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BreakfastDay 14Cusco
Explore Cusco's historic streets, museums and local markets. Active options include whitewater rafting, horseback riding and mountain biking.
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Your Discover MomentMeals included:
BreakfastDay 15Cusco/Lima
Fly back to Lima and spend an afternoon in Peru's bustling capital.
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BreakfastDay 16Lima
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo
- Your G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Lamay
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Wellness Moment: Local Shaman Visit, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
- Your Local Living Moment: Local Indigenous Family Visit, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
- Your Hands-On Moment: Piranha Fishing, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
- Your Discover Moment: Lima
- Your Discover Moment: Cusco
- Arrival transfer
- 6 nts aboard the Amatista Amazon riverboat
- Canopy walkway excursion in Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve
- Sacred Valley tour (2-day)
- Visit to a G Adventures-supported women's weaving project and lunch at the G Adventures-supported Sacred Valley Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco, an indigenous village
- Scenic train and guided tour of Machu Picchu
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Aboard the Amatista Amazon riverboat (6 nts), comfort hotels (9 nts).
Meals
15 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
Allow USD325-425 for meals not included.
Transportation
Amazon riverboat, bus, train, plane, walking.
Staff & experts
Certified Amazon Reserve naturalist guide and support staff on board the Amazon riverboat. Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout. Local guides.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.