Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and head to your hotel for the day. There's no set agenda here, so take time to settle in, rest after your journey, and get oriented to the city. It's a good chance to adjust to the time zone and grab a meal whenever you're ready.
Optional Activities
- Explore Lima at leisure
- Day 2
Lima to Iquitos to Nauta
Early morning flight gets you from Lima to Iquitos, then you'll travel overland to Nauta where the Zafiro Amazon Cruise ship is waiting. After boarding, spend the afternoon getting comfortable in your cabin and meeting the naturalist guides. Cocktails and views from the lounge help you ease into jungle mode, and dinner onboard wraps up your first night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Flight from Lima to Iquitos
- Transfer to Nauta
- Board Zafiro Amazon Cruise ship (1st deck suite)
- Naturalist guide overview of cruise itinerary
- Welcome dinner onboard
Landmarks Iquitos 
- Day 3
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Before dawn you're out on skiffs around Yanalipa and the Ucayali River looking for parrots, macaws, and saki monkeys. After breakfast back on the ship, you head to the Tapiche River for more wildlife spotting. A cooking demonstration happens before lunch, followed by a talk about the reserve. The afternoon takes you through the 'jungle of mirrors' on the Dorado River where you'll fish and watch for primates and sloths. Late evening brings a nighttime excursion hunting for caimans, tarantulas, and other creatures active after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Skiff excursion to Yanalipa area, Ucayali River
- Wildlife viewing (parrots, macaws, saki monkeys)
- Skiff excursion on Tapiche River
- Cooking demonstration onboard
- Talk about Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
- Skiff excursion through Dorado River 'jungle of mirrors'
- Local fishing techniques
- Nighttime wildlife excursion searching for caimans and tarantulas
Landmarks Pacaya Samiria National Reserve Yanalipa area, Ucayali River Tapiche River Dorado River 
- Day 4
Yarapa River to Iquitos
Following breakfast, you explore the Yarapa River where pink and gray river dolphins live in dark water alongside capuchin and marmoset monkeys. You'll see the point where the Ucayali and Maranon rivers meet, which is technically where the Amazon River starts. After lunch, a skiff takes you to Huaysi community to learn about local life and customs, with an optional swim in the Tahuayo River if you want. Evening has live music onboard and a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Skiff excursion on Yarapa River
- River dolphin viewing (pink and gray)
- Wildlife viewing (capuchin monkeys, marmoset monkeys, flycatchers, trogons, carpenters)
- View confluence of Ucayali and Maranon rivers
- Cruise downstream towards Iquitos
- Skiff excursion to Huaysi community
- Experience local life and customs
- Live music onboard
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Swim in the Tahuayo River
Landmarks Yarapa River Ucayali River Maranon River Amazon River Huaysi community Tahuayo River 
- Day 5
Iquitos to Cusco
After breakfast you leave the ship and visit the Manatee Rescue Centre to see how orphaned manatees are cared for and returned to the wild. You'll get close to these animals and learn about the conservation work. Later you transfer to Iquitos airport for your flight to Cusco, where you'll be picked up and taken to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Manatee Rescue Centre
- See rescued manatees
- Flight from Iquitos to Cusco
Landmarks Manatee Rescue Centre 
- Day 6
Sacred Valley
Today covers the Sacred Valley on a guided tour. You start at Pisac ruins which include the Temple of the Sun, baths, altars, water fountains, and ceremonial areas. The markets at Pisac let you browse and haggle for textiles and crafts. After a buffet lunch, you head to Ollantaytambo fortress with its dramatic terraces and precisely cut stone blocks. The 'live Inca town' here still has residents following traditional customs, which you can walk through before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sacred Valley
- Visit Inti Watana ruins at Pisac
- Explore Temple of the Sun, baths, altars, water fountains, ceremonial platform
- Visit Pisac markets
- Guided tour of Ollantaytambo Inca fortress
- Stroll through Ollantaytambo town
- Buffet lunch
Optional Activities
- Barter at Pisac markets for textiles and souvenirs
Landmarks Inti Watana ruins, Pisac Temple of the Sun, Pisac Pisac markets Ollantaytambo 
- Day 7
Machu Picchu
A train carries you through the highlands toward Aguas Calientes, then a bus takes you up to Machu Picchu. Your guide walks you through the Main Plaza, the Sacred Sun Dial, and the Royal Quarters while explaining the site's history and mysteries. After exploring, you take the afternoon train back to Cusco and transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Train journey through Andean highlands
- Travel to Aguas Calientes
- Bus journey to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Explore Main Plaza
- Explore Sacred Sun Dial
- Explore Royal Quarters
- Return train journey to Cusco
Landmarks Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes Andean highlands 
- Day 8
Cusco
The morning involves a guided tour of Cusco's center, including Santo Domingo church, the 17th century cathedral, and Plaza de Armas. You'll also visit Sacsayhuaman fortress where the views of the city are great, then stop at Qenqo Amphitheatre, Tambomachay, and Puka Pukara. The afternoon and evening are free, so you can wander around on your own, grab dinner wherever looks good, or relax at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Cusco
- Visit Santo Domingo church
- Visit 17th century cathedral
- Visit Plaza de Armas
- Explore Sacsayhuaman Inca fortress
- Visit Qenqo Amphitheatre ruins
- Visit Tambomachay ruins
- Visit Puka Pukara ruins
Optional Activities
- Explore the neighbourhood of San Blas (home to artists and sculptors)
- Visit the Chocolate Museum
Landmarks Santo Domingo church, Cusco Cathedral, Cusco Plaza de Armas, Cusco Sacsayhuaman Qenqo Amphitheatre Tambomachay Puka Pukara San Blas neighbourhood, Cusco Chocolate Museum, Cusco 
- Day 9
Cusco to Puno
The Titicaca train takes you from Cusco to Puno along one of the world's beautiful rail routes. An outdoor observatory wagon lets you watch the scenery roll by while live music and traditional dancing happen onboard. When you arrive in Puno, you transfer to your hotel right on the shore of Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Titicaca train journey through Cusco to Puno
- Outdoor observatory wagon experience
- Live music onboard
- Traditional dancing onboard
Landmarks Lake Titicaca - Day 10
Lake Titicaca
You're up early for a full day on Lake Titicaca by motorboat. First stop is Taquile island where Quechua-speaking residents show you their hand weaving techniques. Next you go to Chucuito peninsula to eat traditional food with the rural Aymara community along the lake. The final stop brings you to the Uros floating reed islands, where residents have actually built the islands from Tortora reeds and use them for homes, boats, and even food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional cuisine at rural Aymara community of Luquina)
Included Activities
- Motorboat excursion across Lake Titicaca
- Visit island of Taquile
- Experience Quechua-speaking community
- View hand weaving techniques
- Traditional cuisine lunch at Luquina, Aymara community
- Visit floating reed islands of Uros
- See Tortora reed construction techniques
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Taquile Island Chucuito Luquina, Aymara community Uros floating reed islands 
- Day 11
Puno to Lima
Your Peru trip ends today. You'll transfer to Juliaca airport in Puno for your flight back to Lima, heading home with memories from the jungle, the highlands, and the lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Puno to Lima
