Amazon Explorer and The Inca's Sacred Empire

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Lima

Arrive in Lima at any time.

Day 2 Lima / Iquitos / Amazon River (B,L,D)

Fly to the charming town of Iquitos and board the 19th century style riverboat which will be your home for the next six days. Accessible only by air or water, Iquitos, the Peruvian jungle's largest city, remains pleasantly insulated from the outside world.

Day 3 Amazon River / Maranon River (B,L,D)

Rise early to catch a glimpse of the fishermen paddling their handmade canoes and village children smiling and waving from the river banks. Heading towards the confluence of the Ucayali and Maranon Rivers, it is hard to miss the wide variety of exotic birds overhead. In the afternoon, head upstream and enjoy a sunset before heading out on a nocturnal walk.

Day 4 Amazon Natural Park / Kapok Camp (B,L,D)

Canoe through a black water lake, home to many jungle animals including capybaras, the world's largest rodent. Give back to the mighty rainforest by planting a tree on our way to our "maloka" campsite. Built exclusively for G.A.P Adventures, spend the evening in a superior class camp with running water, raised, canvas tents with beds and traditional food from the area.

Day 5 Kapok Camp / Marañon River (B,L,D)

Today we visit the giant of the forest, the Kapok or Ceiba tree. From here, take a quick dip in the refreshing water and then head back to the comfort of the river boat. Our last visit in the area will be to a Jibaro-Ashual Shaman who will explain his traditional use of medicinal plants and bless your journey with a good luck ceremony.

Day 6 Marañon River / Pucate River / Ucayali River (B,L,D)

Keep your eyes open for dolphins and waterfowl as we cross the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve on the Pucate River. For lunch we will get even closer to nature as we go for a floating picnic before searching for the "Victoria amazonica" or giant water lily.

Day 7 Ucayali River (B,L,D)

Explore one of the Peruvian Amazon's best hidden secrets - the black water rivers that criss-cross the forest. Among the abundant fauna, discover a large variety of egrets, macaws, capuchins and squirrel monkeys.

Day 8 Iquitos / Lima (B)

Arrive in Iquitos early in the morning for our flight to Lima. Enjoy one last night on the town and savour the delicious Peruvian cuisine.

Day 9-10 Cuzco (2B)

Fly to Cuzco on Day 9 and explore this delightful town or visit nearby ruins.

Day 11 Ollantaytambo (B,L)

Travel through the Sacred Valley on an guided tour and experience Andean village life.

Day 12 Aguas Calientas (B)

Ride an early morning train to Aguas Calientes.

Day 13 Machu Picchu / Cuzco (B)

Rise early and see Machu Picchu in the morning light. This is the best time to view the 'Lost City of the Incas' before other tour groups arrive at midday.

Day 14 Lima (B)

Fly back to Lima and enjoy a final night out on the town.