Amazon Explorer and Taste Of Peru

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 riverboat to begin your Amazon River journey!

Day 3 Amazon River / Marañon 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 Marañon 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 luxurious 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 and then head back to the comfort of the Amazon Explorer. 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 Maranon River / Natural Amazon Park (B,L,D)

Head to the heights of the Amazon - the tree tops! A morning walk across the unique canopy walkway system allows for observing animals that inhabit the rooftop of the jungle.

Day 8 Iquitos / Lima (B)

Arrive in Iquitos at 8am. One last chance for bargaining at the craft market en route to the airport and flight back to Lima.

Day 9 Lima

Free day to explore Lima.

Day 10-11 Amazon Rainforest (2B,2L,2D)

Take a morning flight to Puerto Maldonado. Travel by motorized canoe down the Tambopata River to our rainforest lodge. Explore the Amazon with possible visits to a parrot clay lick or oxbow lake.

Day 12-14 Cuzco (3B)

Fly from the jungle to Cuzco, high in the Andes. Enjoy a guided tour of the city to learn about its ancient, fascinating history and spend free time exploring the local archaeological sites and museums.

Day 15 Ollantaytambo (B)

Travel through the majestic Sacred Valley on a day tour, including a visit to the Inca ruins of Pisac and Ollantaytambo.

Day 16-17 Machu Picchu / Cuzco (2B)

Morning train ride to Aguas Calientes, at the foot of Machu Picchu. Early the next morning head to the 'Lost City' of Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour of the ruins.