Travcoa Private Journeys are pre-designed luxury travel itineraries which are locally hosted by carefully selected guides. Each is crafted to provide the ideal in-depth experience of its various destinations and includes deluxe accommodations (or the best available in remote areas), sightseeing, private transportation, breakfast daily, some meals and personalized touches throughout. Peruvian Amazon Cruise Private Journey 6 Days Lima Iquitos Amazon River Pacaya Samiria National Reserve START: Lima, Perú END: Lima, Perú DATES: Starts Sundays 2017 PRICES FROM: $6,345 Intra-tour air from: $500 *Prices per person, based on double occupancy, and are subject to change. The price of your journey will change based on travel date and availability. Additions to the length of your itinerary will incur additional costs. Holiday supplements may apply. Journey Highlights Discover Lima s beautiful colonial architecture Enjoy an exclusive cruise along the Amazon, viewing wildlife up close and visiting local villages Search for the pink Amazon River dolphin in the various tributaries of the Amazon River Basin Enjoy nocturnal safaris in search of night herons and caiman Visit the amazing Pacaya Samiria National Reserve Relax on board the Aria Amazon and enjoy the amenities, including the finest in Peruvian cuisine Page 1 of 5
Day 1 Sunday Arrive Lima, PERÚ Welcome to Lima, Perú. You are met upon arrival at the Lima airport and escorted to your luxury hotel in Perú s capital city. Lima is a large cosmopolitan city, known as The City of Kings, and renowned for its colonial architecture, historical sites, beautiful cathedrals, and fascinating high-quality. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore on your own or relax at your hotel. Meals: None included Hotel: Belmond Miraflores Park, Lima (Ocean View Junior Suite) or Hotel B, Lima Day 2 Monday Lima, Iquitos & Embark on Amazon Cruise This morning enjoy a private tour of Colonial Lima, centering around the Plaza de Armas, a spacious and handsome square in the heart of the city. Visit the Municiplidad de Lima, or Town Hall, and the Government Palace. See the landmark baroque-style Lima Cathedral, originally built in 1564, which has been reconstructed many times due to earthquakes. Tour the San Francisco Monastery, a remarkable colonial masterpiece of architecture, with a vast collection of religious art, a 17 th century library, a cupola with a superb carved ceiling and a maze of catacombs containing hundreds of bones and skulls. This afternoon, you are transferred to the Lima airport for your flight north to the gateway to the Amazon, Iquitos, a bustling city on the Amazon riverbank. You are met upon arrival, and escorted to the luxurious Aria Amazon, your floating home for the next four nights. Stay in a suite with all the comforts, delectable Peruvian cuisine, and expert naturalist guides. Your Amazon cruise will be full of amazing sights and new adventures the scenery, wildlife and local culture. Tonight mingle with your fellow cruise travelers at your first onboard dinner. Sip fine South American wine as you gaze out upon the Amazon River. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Cruise: Aria Amazon (Design Suite on First Deck) Page 2 of 5
Days 3 5 Tuesday Thursday Amazon Cruise Savor these three days, as you sail along several tributaries of the Amazon, as well as on the mighty river itself. The Amazon River Jungle offers millions of acres of lakes, streams and swamplands. You can see hundreds of species of fishes, such as the Arapaima, Paiche or Pirarucu. There are also thousands of species of plants, and hundreds of species of amphibians, mammals and birds including endangered species like the Nutria, The Harpy Eagle, the Black Titi Monkey, the Red Monkey, the Goeldi s Monkey, and the Giant Armadillo. Explore the Belluda Stream in the Pacaya National Reserve. Look for the monk saki monkey, the saddle back tamarin monkey, the beautiful morpho butterfly, as well as the laughing falcon. Travelling aboard comfortable skiffs, you venture onto the Pacaya River to view many wildlife species up close, including the huge manatee that feed on the aquatic grasses and water lilies that grow near the shore, and the gigantic Anaconda and the Grey and Pink Amazon River Dolphins. Shore excursions provide opportunities to interact with local villagers. Night safaris reveal night herons, caiman, and of course, millions of stars in the night sky. The days are full of interactive experiences; return from your adventures to a relaxing cocktail hour and the opportunity to discuss your observations with experienced guides. And each evening, enjoy a Peruvian culinary feast for the senses, paired with premium South American wines. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (Daily) Cruise: Aria Amazon (Design Suite on First Deck) Day 6 Friday Iquitos to Lima & Depart Enjoy your last morning in the Amazon before disembarking from the cruise in Iquitos and being taken to the airport. Fly to Lima Airport for your connecting flight home or to your next destination. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch NOTE: The Daily Itinerary above is subject to change dependent upon local conditions and/or operational changes or improvements. The specific times and order of inclusions within each destination may also be altered to best accommodate unscheduled closures, special events, weather, traffic, etc. Please contact your Journey Consultant before scheduling any coinciding appointments. Page 3 of 5
Additional Information Best Time To Travel Visa Information There is no single climate in Peru, but temperatures are fairly stable year-round it's colder in the highlands and hot in the lowlands. It's always hot and humid along the Amazon River. Your Passport needs to be valid for six months after departure date. USA and Canadian citizens do not need a Visa for Perú. Link This Journey To Private Journeys to Mythical Machu Picchu, Sacred Waters of Lake Titicaca, Enigma of the Nasca Lines: Peru Page 4 of 5
Terms & Conditions This Travcoa Private Journey Includes Accommodations as indicated in the itinerary Meals as indicated in the itinerary All transfers and fully guided sightseeing in Lima provided by private deluxe; group transfers in Iquitos to M/V Aria Local English speaking guides for sightseeing in Lima and on M/V Aria Entrance fees per final scheduled itinerary Local taxes Detailed itinerary and documentation package Medical & Travel Assistance Plan Not Included Travcoa Travel Director Intra Tour Flights Meals, except where noted International Airfare Airport taxes Visas except where noted Gratuities Deposit/Payment Policy At the time of reservation: 120 days before departure: 25% of journey cost Balance due Cancellation Policy The cancellation policy is applicable to journey price, single supplements, intra tour air, extensions and other tour related arrangements. Penalties are valid from date of reservation until: 120 days or more before departure: 119 to 90 days before departure: 89 to 60 days before departure: 59 days or less and en route: 10% per person 20% 50% 100% Travcoa will only reimburse according to our cancellation policy. Page 5 of 5