South America Touring, Amazon River Cruise, Brazil, Chile, Galapagos Islands, Peru, Antarctic Cruising
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42 Marvel at the Amazon's extraordinary giant lily pads 19 Day Peru with Amazon & Galápagos Cruising 3-Night Amazon Cruise & 3-Night Galápagos Cruise Freedom of Choice TM – Sightseeing Freedom of Choice TM – Dining Signature Experiences Day 1. Lima (Peru). Arrive in the Peruvian capital and transfer to your hotel. Two Night Stay: JW Marriott Hotel Lima, Ocean View Rooms. Day 2. Lima. Tour Lima before spending a fun afternoon at a private hacienda, including a Peruvian Paso horse show. BL Day 3. Lima, Cusco, Chincheros, Sacred Valley. Fly to Cusco then travel to Chincheros and see a weaving demonstration. Two Night Stay: Sacred Valley, Tambo del Inka, Luxury Collection by Starwood. BD Day 4. Sacred Valley. See the Pisac markets before an Andean lunch at a local family's home. After, tour Ollantaytambo. BL Day 5. Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu. Travel on PeruRail's Vistadome to Machu Picchu, then enjoy a guided tour of the iconic Lost City. Stay: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel. BD Optional Inca Trail Hike Refer to page 25 or enquire for details. Day 6. Machu Picchu, Cusco, Freedom of Choice. This morning, perhaps beat the rush and return to Machu Picchu. Later, journey back to Cusco. Tonight, choose from three local restaurants for dinner. Two Night Stay: Cusco, JW Marriott Hotel. BD Day 7. Cusco. Explore Cusco's Old Town during a walking tour and see the Plaza de Armas and Koricancha. B Day 8. Cusco, Lake Titicaca. Board the Andean Explorer for a rail journey to Puno. Two Night Stay: Puno, The Libertador Lake Titicaca, Lake View Rooms. BL Day 9. Puno, Lake Titicaca. Cruise to a local school in Luquina. After, travel by boat to the reed islands of the Uros people. BL Day 10. Lake Titicaca, Iquitos, Embark Amazon Cruise. Fly via Lima to Iquitos. Board your river ship for your Amazon cruise, during which you'll have the chance to fish for piranhas. Three Night Cruise: Delfin II. BD Day 11. Amazon Cruise, Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Explore the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Cruise the El Dorado River and see playful grey and pink river dolphins. As you cruise, watch for snail kites, scarlet macaws, Amazonian parrotlets, iguanas and squirrel monkeys. BLD Day 12. Amazon Cruise. Enjoy a rainforest hike where you're likely to encounter birds such as the bluish-fronted jacamar and red-capped cardinals. Enjoy lunch on board then travel by skiff over the Pacaya River at sunset. Later, join an exciting night safari in search of caiman, frogs, owls and fish bats. BLD Day 13. Disembark Amazon Cruise, Iquitos, Lima. Meet local villagers in Puerto Miguel. Then transfer to Iquitos and visit the Manatee Rescue Centre. Later, fly to Lima. Stay: JW Marriott Hotel Lima, Ocean View Rooms. BL Day 14. Lima, Guayaquil (Ecuador). Board your included flight to Guayaquil in Ecuador. On arrival, transfer to your hotel before embarking on a tour of this bustling coastal city. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Stay: Guayaquil, Hilton Hotel. BL www.aptouring.com.au