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1 Amazon Riverboat Adventure aboard the Amatista RIVER CRUISING Highlights › Explore the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve – the largest national park in Peru › Dine on food fresh from the jungle › Spot pink dolphins on the Amazon River › Interact with members of the local community › Learn the intricacies of Amazon wildlife What's Included Arrival transfer. 6 nts aboard the Amatista Amazon Riverboat. Orientation tour of Iquitos. Launches and land excursions with our expert naturalist team. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities. ACCOMMODATIONS Aboard the Amatista Amazon riverboat (6 nts), comfort hotels (2 nts) TRANSPORT Amazon riverboat, plane, private bus GROUP LEADER 2 Certified Amazon Reserve naturalist guide and support staff aboard the Amatista MEALS 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners. Allow USD115-150 for meals not included. Drinks and tips on board not included. ITINERARY Hop aboard a riverboat and experience the Amazon in style. Led by an Amazon Reserve naturalist guide, your cruise will include daily excursions by motorized skiff designed to reveal the exotic wildlife that calls the rainforest home – with any luck you'll spot sloths, toucans, or pink dolphins! And, with two full days for exploration in Pacaya–Samiria National Reserve, you'll have the chance to experience the jungle up close. The cuisine on board is regional and provides a unique and delicious window into local culture. Gain a rare glimpse of how life "on the river" is lived and experience the magic of the Amazon on this once-in-a-lifetime riverboat adventure. DAY 1 LIMA Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included. DAY 2 IQUITOS/AMAZON RIVER 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. ( 1B, 1L, 1D ) DAYS 3-7 AMAZON, MARAÑON & UCAYALI RIVERS Spend the first day cruising to the confluence of the Marañon and Ucayali rivers, considered to be the point where the Amazon River begins. Keep a look out for monkeys, sloths, a variety of birds, and the famous pink dolphin. Over the next five days, explore the wonders of the Amazon Rainforest. Expert guides will lead jungle walks, give lectures, and point out unique species of bird and marine life while exploring the smaller tributaries of the river. Two days of excursions in the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve will provide remarkable wildlife viewing opportunities and a chance to interact with the locals. Meet a local shaman and discover the mystical world of spiritual healing. Go piranha fishing and explore the mangroves in a dugout canoe. Take the opportunity to go swimming. Visit the Sapisapi River to look for charapas and turtles. Stop at the port town of Nauta and explore a local market to gain a deeper understanding of how people live in this remote part of the world. ( 5B, 5L, 5D ) DAY 8 IQUITOS/LIMA Disembark at Iquitos. Transfer to the airport for the flight back to Lima. Free afternoon to explore the capital of Peru. ( 1B ) DAY 9 LIMA Depart at any time. ( 1B ) Guaranteed Departures Number of IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING | departures / month. 2 2 3 3 3 1 1 2 3 3 3 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ J F M A M J J A S O N D 9 DAYS—LIMA TO LIMA FROM $ 2499 TOUR CODE: PVIIA IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? See back foldout. TRAVEL STYLE: MARINE TYPE: SMALL GROUP – MAX 30 SERVICE LEVEL: UPGRADED PHYSICAL DEMAND: LIGHT Lima P E R U Iquitos Maranˆon River Pacaya Samiria Reserve Ucayali River RIVER CRUISING › AMAZON, PERU Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. Combine Machu Picchu and the Amazon Picking between the Amazon and Machu Picchu is a choice no one should have to make. With this combo, you won't have to. Cruise through the Amazon aboard our comfy riverboat before making your way to Machu Picchu where the magic of the Inca Trail awaits. Why choose between land and sea when you can have them both? We can't think of a good reason, either. AMAZON RIVERBOAT & MACHU PICCHU ADVENTURE 16 DAYS | TRIP CODE: SPAR FROM $ 4189 97