Amazon Explorer and In The Shadow Of Machu Picchu

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 to begin your Amazon voyage!

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 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 around 8am. One last chance for souvenirs before flying back to Lima.

Day 9 Lima

Explore the city during your included city tour.

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 12-13 Cuzco (B)

Take a scenic boat ride out of the jungle before flying to Cuzco. Tour Cuzco with a local guide, and learn the history of the longest continually inhabited city on the continent.

Day 14-17 Inca Trail (4B,3L,3D)

Travel this morning to km 82 and begin a once in a lifetime journey on the ancient trail of the Incas. Local porters and guides ensure that the trip is worry-free, and fascinating ruins and spectacular mountain scenery fill every day of the hike. On the final day, climb the steps to Intipunku, the 'Sun Gate', to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu.