Delfin I - Luxury Collection Amazon Cruise & Machu Picchu - 10 & 11 day Itineraries

The Luxury Peru Travel Company Specialists in First Class & Luxury Peru Travel www.luxuryperu.travel

Luxury Peru Travel Calle Garcilaso 265, Cusco, Peru Toll Free: 1800 298 3158 Your Travel Consultant: [email protected]

Luxury Amazon Cruise aboard the Delfin I & Machu Picchu Vacation

10 / 11 Days

From $6,750.00pp

Lima | Cusco | Sacred Valley | Machu Picchu | Amazon Cruise

"In the variety of its charms and the power of its spell, I know of no place in the world which can compare with it. Not only has it great snow peaks looming above the clouds more than two miles overhead, gigantic precipices of many-colored granite rising sheer for thousands of feet above the foaming, glistening, roaring rapids; it has also, in striking contrast, orchids and tree ferns, the delectable beauty of luxurious vegetation, and the mysterious witchery of the jungle." - Hiram Bingham (1875 - 1956) on discovering Machu Picchu

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Table of Contents

1st Day – Arrive Lima .......................................................................................... 4

2nd Day – Private Lima Tour (B,L) ........................................................................ 7

3rd Day – Fly Cusco & Private Cusco City Tour (B) ............................................. 10

4th Day – Private Sacred Valley of the Inca Tour (B,L) ....................................... 17

5th Day – Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu (B,L,D) ......................................... 21

6th Day – Revisit Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (B) ..................................... 25

7th Day – Fly Iquitos & Amazon Cruise Delfin I (B,D) ......................................... 31

8th Day – Luxury Amazon Cruise – Delfin I (All-inclusive) .................................. 32

9th Day – Luxury Amazon Cruise – Delfin I (All-inclusive) .................................. 32

10th Day – Luxury Amazon Cruise – Fly Lima & Home (If on 4 Day Cruise) ........ 32

11th Day – Luxury Amazon Cruise – Fly Lima & Home (If on 5 Day Cruise) ........ 32

Delfin I Overview .......................................................................................... 34

Financial Details ............................................................................................... 45

What is Included: .......................................................................................... 46

What is not Included: .................................................................................... 46

Information & FAQ - Peru ............................................................................. 47

Appendix I – 4 Day / 3 Night Amazon Cruise Delfin I Itinerary ................... 50

Appendix II – 5 Day / 4 Night Amazon Cruise Delfin I Itinerary .................. 64

About Us – The Luxury Peru Travel Company .................................................. 80





Overview

The Luxury Peru Travel Company is a First Class & Luxury Peru Vacation Operator based in Cusco, Peru. Luxury Peru Travel won “Best Tour Operator” 2012 by DIRCETUR the Peruvian National Tourist Authority for Cusco & Machu Picchu. Our mission is to provide unique, personalized Peru Vacation experiences for our clients, listening carefully to your needs, wants & desires and customizing a Machu Picchu Vacation itinerary that meets these perfectly, and at the right price. All of our vacations are Private and as such you may start any day you wish and do and see exactly what you wish. If this vacation itinerary is not perfect for you, please just let us know and we will be delighted to make further suggestions as to Hotel and Tour etc. until we have the perfect Peru vacation for you. Thank you for your enquiry and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch. Regards,

Andrew Flowerdew

Senior Travel Consultant - Luxury Peru Travel [email protected] Toll Free USA / Canada - 1 800 298 3158 Skype: LuxuryPeruTravel

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1st Day – Arrive Lima Service Notes / Instructions

Arrive Lima

Most flights arrive in Lima in the evening.

We meet you at the airport We will meet you outside of Lima airport arrivals hall. There will be a man with a sign

with your names on.

Private Transfer in Lima Private Vehicle with English Speaking assistance to your Hotel in Lima

approximately one hour.

Luxury 5* Country Club Hotel Lima

1 x Master King





Luxury Hotel Country Club Lima

Nestled in Lima’s prestigious San Isidro district, surrounded by elegant embassies, The Country Club Lima Hotel is a five-star landmark boutique that epitomizes sophistication; and one of the only hotels recognized as a Peruvian national monument. Every detail has been conceived with luxury in mind; ornate chandeliers complement lofty, wood-beam ceilings, and 300 pieces of original artwork - on loan from the Pedro de Osma Museum - adorn the walls. Each of our 83 private luxury rooms and suites are opulent and welcoming, with many featuring exquisite marble bathrooms and deep-soaking Jacuzzis. Enjoy world-class amenities, an award-winning restaurant, and guest privileges at the exclusive Lima Golf Club, all in a setting of warmth and intimacy. The Country Club Lima Hotel invites you - the traveler of discerning taste - to experience the finest that Lima has to offer.





Master King Room Our 34 charming Master rooms measure 40m² or 430 ft², with king beds or two full beds. Lofty ceilings impart a bright, airy ambiance, and a spacious work desk is available. Master Double Room Non-smoking rooms are available upon request.





2nd Day – Private Lima Tour (B,L) Service Notes / Instructions

The Lima Gourmet Company Private Lima Tour

Pick up in your Hotel Foyer at 09:45 drop off at around 15:00.

Lunch is included.

Luxury 5* Country Club Hotel Lima

1 x Master King





The Lima Gourmet Company Tourism in Lima Peru, once omitted from travelers’ lists while visiting the country, has been steadily attracting the attention of globe-trotters and adventure-seekers. While there are an abundance of tours in Lima that follow the typical tourist circuits led by traditional guided monologues, we believe that a hands-on experience, savoring the food, chatting with real limeños and visiting the top restaurants, districts and historical points the locals prefer is a much more dynamic and exciting way to see the city. We’ve designed this Lima Peru tour to be an ideal introduction to the city and Peruvian culture so that you can get a good feel of the city in just five hours. Now you have no excuse not to fall in love with the city before heading to Machu Picchu, the Amazon or even if you’re just here for work.





This Lima Peru tour starts at a local roastery, where they hand-pick the coffee beans daily, for an organic Peruvian coffee. You will also tour the colonial streets of the bohemian district, Barranco, home to artists, musicians and the city’s top art galleries. From here you’ll visit a traditional market in the San Isidro district to try exotic fruits

and local products and learn the ancient myths and legends associated with them. The third stop is one of the city’s top seafood restaurants (cebichería), Embarcadero 41 Fusión, on Avenida La Mar in the Miraflores district – a stop other tours in Lima won’t take you. You’ll discover the secrets to the perfect Cebiche and Pisco Sour as you prepare the dish and cocktail yourself with the head chef and bartender. The last stop is for lunch at la Huaca Pucllana, a restaurant within a pre-Incan archeological complex – undoubtedly a highlight of tourism in Lima Peru. This prestigious restaurant is so impressive that the King of Spain, Mick Jagger, Bill and Hillary Clinton, just to name a few, have made sure not to miss it during their trips to Lima. You’ll enjoy a variety of gourmet Peruvian dishes as well as four different desserts and another pisco-based cocktail.



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3rd Day – Fly Cusco & Private Cusco City Tour (B) Service Notes / Instructions

Fly Cusco Approx. 60 minute Private Transfer back to the airport for the flight to Cusco.

Flights depart at 10:00 and arrive Cusco

at 11:20.

Private Transfer in Cusco We will be waiting for you outside of Cusco Airport Arrival Hall with a sign with our and

your names on it.

An approx. 15 minute Private Transfer to your Hotel in Cusco.

Luxury 5* Colonial J.W. Marriott Hotel Cusco

1 x Superior Guest Room

Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour Pick up in your Hotel Foyer at approx 13:45. Returns at approx 18:00.





Luxury Colonial 5* Marriott Hotel Cusco Located in the city’s historical center, the JW Marriott Hotel Cusco combines the needs of today’s luxury traveler with the design elements of an architecturally stunning archaeological site. This 5-star Cusco hotel offers easy access to Peru’s iconic attractions and towns including

Machu Picchu, the Urubamba Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo and Pisac. History-seekers will find Peruvian cultural artifacts in the hotel’s two exhibition halls. Accommodations at this luxury hotel in Cusco are equipped with the latest technology including Wi-Fi, LCD cable TVs, and oxygen systems for a fee. Designed around a colonial convent, this hotel in Peru features resort-like amenities including a Cusco restaurant with excellent Peruvian cuisine, a bar and a full-service spa offering a relaxation pool, sauna, steam room and treatments inspired by ancient techniques.





Guest Rooms Cusco Marriott has 153 guestrooms & 7 suites in the heart of historic Cusco. All rooms have an oxygen enrichment system to help acclimatize you to the altitude, for extra fee. All are equipped with Wifi high-speed Internet access. Guestrooms come with customized & authentic design decoration in king or double configurations.





Private Cusco City Tour (Half Day) Cathedral | Sacsayhuamán | Coricancha | Tambomachay | Puca Pucara | Qenko

We start the tour at the Inca ruins of Tambomachay. This was an Inca sanctuary dedicated to the cult of water, a place reserved for Inca Royalty. Consisting of a group of walls that are united by stairs, there are springs that cascade to a pool through several channels. The waterfalls in these ruins form part of a terrace to the second wall where the drainage cascades to the first and forms a small pool. The window sills, holes or niches are 2m height, and was the place, according to the historians, that the Inca and important people of his court offered water rights to the Sun God, Inti. We then proceed on to visit Puca Pucara (Quechua for red fortress). This is an Inca archaeological site located again on the peak of a hill and is thought to be a military position and an administrative centre. Due to its proximity to Tambomachay, it is believed to have had a relationship with its defense, as well as the control of the route to Calca.





We proceed on to visit Qenko; a sanctuary dedicated to the adoration of animals, and consists of ruins formed by a rocky site with stairs in a zigzag, and a main building similar to a circular amphitheatre where 19 window sills are located as a way of seats. It is presumed that this place was a site of adoration, and supporting this presumption is the presence of an enormous stone block of 5.9m height that resembles the appearance of a puma. There is a labyrinthine entrance towards several underground galleries, passages, channels and stairs with signs of an earlier culture. These reveal themselves in a series of drawings and engravings including outstanding figures of pumas. We then visit one of the most important Inca sites in South America the enormous Fortress of Sacsayhuamán. Its Quechua name means "satisfied falcon", for it was the falcon that guarded the capital of the empire. If, Cusco was designed in the shape of a lying puma, Sacsayhuamán would be its head, and Coricancha (or Sun Temple) would correspond to the feline's genitalia.





Its construction took over seven decades and required the work of 20,000 men approximately, both for the foundations and hewn stone works, the transportation of materials, carving and stones setting. Hewn stones could have been located at Muina, Huacoto and Rumicolca, 20 kilometers away from Cusco, and at closer places such as Sallu, Rumi, Chita, Curovilca and Viracocha. Thereafter, we will visit Cusco Cathedral which is one of the finest Colonial Cathedrals in the Americas. Building started in 1560 and was declared completed in 1664. The design is constituted by a Latin - Cross base, the facade has a Renaissance style, very ornamental, and it contains the best manifestations of colonial goldsmith and wood carving, as well as a valuable collection of canvases from the Escuela Cusqueña (Academy of Cusco). There are two auxiliary chapels on its both sides: Capilla del Triunfo and Jesus, Maria y Jose





Finally we proceed on to visit Coricancha (from the Quechua word Quri Qancha meaning 'Golden Courtyard'), originally named Inti Qancha (' Temple of the Sun') was it the most important temple in the Inca Empire, dedicated primarily to Inti, the Sun God. It was one of the most revered and respected temples of the city of Cusco, Peru. The walls and floors were once covered in sheets of solid gold, and the courtyard was filled with golden statues. Spanish reports tell of its opulence that was 'fabulous beyond belief'. The Church of Santo Domingo was built on the site, using the ruined foundations of the temple that was flattened by the Spanish in the 17th century, and is a fine example of where Inca stonework has been incorporated into the structure of a colonial building. Major earthquakes have severely damaged the church, but the Inca stone walls, built out of huge, tightly-interlocking blocks of stone, still stand thanks to the sophisticated stone masonry. Nearby is an underground archaeological site museum containing a number of interesting pieces, including mummies, textiles and sacred idols.





4th Day – Private Sacred Valley of the Inca Tour (B,L) Service Notes / Instructions

Private Full Day Tour of the Sacred Valley of the Inca

Pick Up in your Hotel Foyer at 08:00.

Lunch is included.

Returns at approx 18:30.

Lunch at Posada Tunupa

Buffet Lunch at Posada Tunupa.

Luxury 5* Colonial J.W. Marriott Hotel Cusco

1 x Superior Guest Room





Private Full Day Sacred Valley of the Inca Tour Pisac Market | Pisac Ruins | Lunch Posada Tunupa | Ollantaytambo Pisac Market A famed hill town, Pisac is a great place to purchase top quality Andean knitwear at lower prices than visitors will find in major cities during their travel to Peru. Woven blankets, tapestries and alpaca garments such as sweaters and mittens, colorful fabric and accessories are found in abundance at the Pisac market in addition to pottery, jewelry and other handicrafts. Though Pisac’s biggest crafts market takes place on Sunday, you will find fewer tourists and smaller crowds in general if you visit the weekday craft markets. The village’s largest produce market, Mercado de Treque is also held on Sunday, bringing a multitude of vendors from the countryside to supply the local population with produce, fresh from the fields.





Pisac Inca Ruins The area is perhaps best known for its Incan ruins, known as Inca Pisac, which lie atop a hill at the entrance to the valley. The ruins are separated along the ridge into four groups: Pisac, Intihuatana, Q'allaqasa, and Kinchiracay. The Intihuatana group includes the Temple of the Sun, baths, altars, water fountains, a ceremonial platform, and an Intihuatana, a volcanic outcrop carved into a "hitching post for the Sun" (or Inti). The angles of its base suggest that it served to define the changes of the seasons. Q'allaqasa, which is built onto a natural spur and overlooks the valley, is known as the citadel. The Inca constructed agricultural terraces on the steep hillside, which are still in use today. They created the terraces by hauling richer topsoil by hand from the lower lands. The terraces enabled the production of surplus food, more than would normally be possible at altitudes as high as 11,000 feet. The narrow rows of terraces beneath the citadel are thought to represent the wing of a partridge (pisaca), from which the village and ruins get their name. Birds are also common in the area at dusk. With military, religious, and agricultural structures, the site served at least a triple purpose. Researchers believe that Pisac defended the southern entrance to the Sacred Valley, while Choquequirao defended the western entrance, and the fortress at Ollantaytambo the northern. Inca Pisac controlled a route which connected the Inca Empire with the border of the rain forest.





Posada Tunupa Lunch Lunch at Posada Tunupa is included. Posada Tunupa serves perhaps the finest buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley, and the Posada itself is set in extensive gardens with beautiful views across the Valley. Ollantaytambo We next proceed onto Ollantaytambo an attractive little town located at the

western end of the Sacred Valley. The town has been built on top of original Inca foundations and is the best surviving example of Inca town planning. The town is located at the foot of some spectacular Inca ruins which protected the strategic entrance to the lower Urubamba Valley. The temple area is at the top of steep terracing which helped to provide excellent defenses. Stone used for these buildings was brought from a quarry high up on the opposite side of the Urubamba River - an incredible feat involving the efforts of thousands of workers. The complex was still under construction at the time of the conquest and was never completed. Chinchero Chinchero was once one of the most important Inca towns in Peru. There is a lovely Colonial Church and a great plaza where a local market is held.





5th Day – Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu (B,L,D)

Service Notes / Instructions Private transfer out and

Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu

Pick up from your Hotel Foyer at approx. 07:00 for an approx. 90 minute transfer to

the Ollantaytambo Train station.

Departs at 08:53 and arrives to Machu Picchu at 10:26.

Buffet Lunch is Included

At the 5* Sanctuary Lodge Hotel.

Private Machu Picchu Tour

2-3 Hours with plenty of time to ask questions.

5* Sumaq Hotel Machu Picchu

1 x Superior Room

Dinner is included at the Hotel Tonight.





Private Machu Picchu Tour (2 – 3 Hours)

Your tour to Machu Picchu will take you through the most important sites that comprise the citadel, where you can learn more about the incredible Inca civilization. Within Machu Picchu there are a number of specific treasures that you can explore at your own pace. There are over 150 different palaces, temples, dwellings, and other structures within the citadel. Take time to get lost in its 75 acres of wonder and climb some of the citadel’s 10,000 steps. Separated into three areas, agricultural, urban, and religious the structures are arranged so that the function of the buildings matches the form of their surroundings. Famous Machu Picchu attractions include the Intihuatana stone, which points toward the sun at the winter solstice and may have acted as an astronomical calendar, and the Temple of the Sun, and the Room of Three Windows, both of which were devoted to the Sun God Inti. The central buildings of Machu Picchu use the classical Inca architectural style of polished dry-stone walls. The Incas were masters of this technique, called ashlar, in which blocks of stone are cut to fit together tightly without mortar. Many junctions in the central city are so perfect that it is said not even a blade of grass fits between the stones.





5* Sumaq Hotel Machu Picchu Includes Gourmet Buffet Dinner, Cooking Class & Cocktail Making Class. At the foot of the imposing mountains surrounding Machu Picchu, by the banks of the Vilcanota River, stands Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel. The exquisite culinary creations of the hotel's restaurant are prepared with regional ingredients and its luxury suites await you for an enchanting trip to the historical past of the Andean culture. Highlights: Privileged location: Sumaq is surrounded by the majesty and enchantment of the biodiversity of the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park and its main tourist attractions: valleys, mountains, rivers and waterfalls.





Optional Free of Charge Sumaq Hotel Cooking Class & Cocktail Making

In the Cooking Classes & Peruvian Bar, the participants will learn how to prepare the traditional Ceviche, Sumaq style, a dish based on fresh trout and exotic chili peppers from the Peruvian cost. Also the barman from the hotel makes a memorable presentation with the preparation of Pisco Sour or any other cocktail based on seasonal fruits and Andean herbs with our unique touch. In this culinary activity, participants will interact with the ingredients and recipes from our culinary creations, and they will be able to try everything whilst they contemplate our majestic mountains, and they can take the recipe book home to enjoy it one more time! Cooking Classes & Peruvian Bar last 40 minutes approximately and are available for groups between 2 and 15 people, in two schedules: 11: 00 am and 2:00 pm. Just ask to join a group at the Hotel reception

The attention for groups of 30 people or more is also available in the auditorium or in the restaurant of the hotel. This culinary activity includes a tasting of the prepared dishes and a cook book.





6th Day – Revisit Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (B) Service Notes / Instructions

Private Machu Picchu Tours

Detailed below are 4 additional Machu Picchu Tours you may choose from.

There are no additional charges, you are

only limited by your time and energy.

First Class Vistadome Train to Cusco

Catch the 15:48 train service returning to Cusco (Ollantaytambo Station) at 17:20.

Private Transfer in Cusco Approx. 90 minutes to your Hotel.

5* Colonial Marriott Hotel Cusco

1 x Superior Room





Revisit Machu Picchu Private Guided Tours of Machu Picchu. You may start at Dawn or as you wish. All tours are included you are only limited by your time and energy.

Machu Picchu Tours: Inti Punku (Sun Gate) (2 Hours round trip) Inti Punku the Sun Gate marks the entrance to Machu Picchu. It is a one hour uphill hike to the southeast of the Sanctuary, climbing more than 300 meters. The hike is on the original Inca trail and is paved with Inca stones. There is a spectacular view from the gate (pictured right).





Apu Machu Picchu (4 to 5 Hours Roundtrip) The hike to the summit of Apu Machu Picchu is 2 ½ hours and can be quite steep in places. This trail, accessed from Machu Picchu, joins parts of the Inca trail leading to the Sun Gate before climbing to the mountain's highest point. From there, enjoy the view of soaring eagles as well as Machu Picchu and other significant ruins in the area, such as Putukusi, Huayna Picchu, Salkantay mountain and the Vilcanota River view. This is a breathtaking hike, lot of orchids along the way, birds in the bushy areas, and with every stop the view is gets better and better. The climb is 600 meters uphill, so a reasonable level of fitness is required. *** Access to Apu Machu Picchu is controlled by special tickets, these need to be purchased in advance by us. Access is 07:00 – 11:00. Please ask to have these tickets included in your tour if desired***





Inka Bridge (Bridge 1 Hour Round Trip) This hike is to the south west of Machu Picchu, a nice original trail that overlooks the Aobamba valley and the Hydro-electric plant. This Inca Bridge is a part of a mountain trail that heads west from Machu Picchu. The trail is a stone path, part of which is cut into a cliff face. A twenty-foot gap was left in this section of the carved cliff face, over a 1,900 feet drop that could be bridged with two tree trunks. When the tree trunks were removed then the trail became impassable to outsiders. The path is narrow and paved with original Inca stones. The steep trail continues on and climbs the side of the mountain, leading adventurous travelers to a remote corner of this archaeological site. In addition to a magnificent bird's-eye view of Machu Picchu, the summit also offers a perfect vantage point to the canyon of the Vilcanota River, the mountain of Putukusi and the distant snow-capped Andean peaks.





Huayna Picchu (3 - 4 Hours) Huayna Picchu (Huayna Picchu or Young Peak) is the mountain you see behind Machu Picchu. Towering above the north end of Machu Picchu this steep mountain is often seen in the backdrop to the classic photos of the ruins. The mountain is steep, but stone steps are laid along most of the way and where the mountain is steeper you will find steel cables used as handrails. For fit people it is not a difficult climb. On wet days you have to be very careful as things can turn dangerous quickly. Very Limited Access! Only 400 people are allowed to hike Huayna Picchu each day. You have to sign in at the entrance gate. The first 200 numbers are released at 7:00am, and are often gone in less than an hour on busier days. The second 200 are available at 10:00am. ***You should buy these special tickets in advance with us to be sure you will have space for this hike*** What to see while hiking; the beautiful landscape on your way to the top is breath taking and there are some ruins near the top which many like to visit.





The most important thing about Huayna Picchu is the bird’s eye view of the whole of Machu Picchu from the top. More on the level of difficulty: You will be glad to see that the path is almost two meters wide, but at the beginning only, later it becomes narrower, and one side there is a steep fall. There are some accidents and even deaths every year so be aware this can be a quite dangerous hike. After a while you will find the path becomes really narrow - only a couple of feet wide and here the slope is really steep. Throughout the rocks are uneven and sometimes slippery too, but you will find hand rails along those areas.





7th Day – Fly Iquitos & Amazon Cruise Delfin I (B,D) Service Notes / Instructions

Private Transfer to Cusco Airport

Pick up in your Hotel Foyer for the approx. 15 minute private transfer to Cusco Airport.

Fly Iquitos

Flights depart Cusco at 12:15 and arrive in Iquitos at 17:00.

Change planes in Lima.

Private Transfer to the

town of Nauta and Luxury Yacht Delfin I

Approx. 90 minutes.

Start of your All Inclusive 4 Day / 3 Night or 5 Day / 4 Night Luxury Amazon Jungle Cruise aboard Delfin I

(See Appendix I and II for details)





8th Day – Luxury Amazon Cruise – Delfin I (All-inclusive) Service Notes / Instructions

Luxury Amazon Cruise Continues

See Appendix I and II for Itinerary.

9th Day – Luxury Amazon Cruise – Delfin I (All-inclusive)

Service Notes / Instructions Luxury Amazon Cruise

Continues

See Appendix I and II for Itinerary.

10th Day – Luxury Amazon Cruise – Fly Lima & Home (If on 4 Day Cruise) Service Notes / Instructions


See Appendix I for details.

11th Day – Luxury Amazon Cruise – Fly Lima & Home (If on 5 Day Cruise)

Service Notes / Instructions


See Appendix II for details.





Luxury Amazon Cruise Delfin I

4 Days / 3 Nights or 5 Days / 4 Nights





Delfin I Overview

Our new and refurbished Delfin I take you one step beyond luxury, where comfort and grace combine effortlessly with the wilderness of the Amazon in the most unique and personalize vessel ever to cruise the Amazon River. In a setting of understated elegance and world-class hospitality this classic River vessel features 4 spacious deluxe suites, all of them with private terraces and two of them with private whirlpool baths, intimacy and personal attention is the key success to our service. This vessel features artwork by the women of Puerto Miguel Community and with your help buying this beautiful work you will help us provide the children of this community with enough school aids to be used in the entire school year. Rates Include:

All meals while on board.

All excursions.

Transfer to/from vessel when arriving on recommended flights to Iquitos.

Entrance Fee to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.

House Cocktails, house wines with lunch and dinner, beer, natural juices, soda, coffee & tea, and water.





Rates Do Not Include:

Cost of Medical Emergencies (including evacuation).

Gratuities (Amount suggested per guest: US$ 120.00).

Any additional transportation services.

Other bar Consumptions not specified.

Safety Fetaures:

Life jackets are provided for passengers in all cabins / Flares and signals.

Fire extinguishing system with fire hoses on each deck supplied by a dedicated water pumping system.

Fire extinguishers in engine room, dining room and three decks.

Emergency lights on each deck.

Three aluminum launch boats with capacity for 12 passengers each plus guide and captain, that can carry double in case of an emergency.

Each skiff is provisioned with life jackets for all passengers and can double occupancy as life boats on an emergency.

A crew member is assigned to keep watch around the clock, whether the vessel is sailing or docked.

Guides and certain crew members are first-aid trained.





Your Cabins

Deluxe Suites Located on the main deck, this two spacious suites of 360 square feet, features a king size bed, (or separate twins) who are wrapped on 180° panoramic windows from floor to ceiling, mini bar, in-suite seating area with a sofa bed (may be converted in one additional bed), fine Peruvian linens (with a threat counts in hundreds), environmentally friendly amenities, silent A/C units, hot water, hair dryer, safe deposit box and internal communications system. Our new addition is private terraces of 320 square feet with private cold-water whirlpool baths, being the first and only river vessel with this feature. Master Suites Located on the second deck these two master suites of 340 square feet and a private deck of 320 square feet are a little smaller than the ones before, but quite spacious too. Shares the same comforts as our deluxe suites but without whirlpool baths; they features panoramic windows from floor to ceiling and the same amenities as the deluxe suites.





Activities

Your Amazon journey takes off on arrival in Iquitos, were we will pick you up and take you to our vessel, you will experience an ideal combination, of a natural wonder, dramatic scenery, indigenous cultural history and a relaxed self-contained way to explore the Amazon while sightseeing nature at it's best, where flora and fauna are abundant and time has stand still. You are about to explore one of the world's most intriguing environments. Our skiffs are quick to launch, stable to ride and ready to go anywhere, they seat 8 passengers with their own natural guide, captain and features all safety regulations.





Kayaks

Delfin Amazon Cruises is proud to introduce its new Native´s 16” River Kayaks to both the Delfin I & Delfin II. These kayaks will give an excellent opportunity to paddle silently into small creeks and lagoons. They have been especially designed for fishing, but will also allow you to gently stream down the Pacaya Samiria flat waters if a soft adventure is what you are looking for. We will host Professional Fishing Programs on 2012 Wet Season, July to October. The Delfin I will have 4 kayaks & the Delfin II will have 5 kayaks. These excursions are free of charge, and will be scheduled on board directly with their Guides. In the depths of the Amazon jungle, deep inside lagoons and creeks, pursue the fierce fishes of the Peruvian Amazon in comfort, security and style. Encounter the mighty peacock bass, gigantic awe-inspiring Amazon catfish and other exotic sporting species. Join us on the trip of a lifetime. As part of our Environmental Commitment, we exercise a strict policy of catch and release.





Our Massage Service As part of our "Delfin Experience" we offer our "Wellness Program". We have on board our Wellness Specialist. In our quest for excellence we think that everybody deserves a well customized massage. What would be better than have it on board and while you restore your body enjoy the lush natural surroundings of the rainforest. We offer flexible appointment times to fit the schedules of your trip in the convenience and privacy of your deck. Our wellness specialist originated his therapy from the healing traditions of the rainforest itself. He will work in your body´s deep muscles; easing and soothing aches and pains. Please contact him, there is a form by the Bar in the third deck we are sure you will enjoy very much this experience.





The Dining Experience It is located on the second deck. Dining on the Delfin offers an unrivalled level of sophistication and the luxury of tasting simple and natural products. Peruvian cuisine is considered one of the worlds finest and reflects the country’s cultural diversity, the Amazon wild choice of fresh ingredients and the gentle blend of immigrant traditions have created one of the world´s most unique and delicious cuisine.





Peruvian Cuisine Peruvian cuisine is considered one of the world’s finest and reflects the country’s cultural diversity and The Amazon provides a choice of fresh ingredients. Combined with the gentle blend of immigrant traditions have merged to create one of the world’s most unique and delicious cuisines, that’s why dining aboard is truly a gastronomic, cultural and historic adventure. A large variety of quality liquors, cocktails, local drinks, natural juices and refreshments will be served on board. Wine pairings include some of the best South American vintages.

Special Requests Delfin Amazon Cruises will accommodate special request an deal with dietary requirements (children, vegetarian, allergic). Because we sail in such remote areas, all requests must be made at least 30 days in advance.





Top Deck On the top deck of our vessel, a casually elegant setting creates a welcoming and peaceful environment for those who want to get away from it all. Enjoy luxury and comfort seated on soft, large sofas while seeing the breathtaking sights of the Amazon and brilliant star-gazing at night.

Entertainment Center

The Delfin is also equipped with an entertainment center, a range of DVDs and reading material about the Amazon rainforest, different wildlife presentations, an Xcube (for children) and a open bar offering a variety of international and local drinks. Coffee and tea are always available.





* Please check with your Naturalist about the weather conditions regarding the usage of Kayaks. If the water level and forecast is permitting, you will be able to sign up for optional Kayaking sessions. These sessions will be conducted in calmed waters, where catch & release fishing and relaxing paddling are ideal. Our kayaks are good for two passengers and your group will always be in the company of your experienced Naturalist.

General Information – Delfin I

The weather in Iquitos is warm and humid with average annual maximum temperature of 33°C (95°F) and minimum of 21°C (70°C)

The dry season is from May to November. The wet season is from December to April.

The seasons feature differences in the plant and animal life as well as in the climate.

All activities are subject to change due to weather conditions and time of year.

River and tributary levels may vary and thus navigation times and excursions may need to be modified at the captain´s discretion.

Bring comfortable soft-soled shoes, light-weight trousers and long-sleeved tops, hat, sun glasses, lightweight rain gear, sunscreen, mosquito repellant, BINOCULARS, camera and spare batteries.

Do not forget to include some items that you can give away to the locals. (T-shirts, pens, and paper are especially prized).

Do not forget to change soles in small bills Lima Airport. We are sure you will enjoy very much shopping in the Puerto San Francisco’s arts and craft market and in this way you will help them with the family economy.

Tipping is expected by the crew and the guides, envelopes will be provided in your cabin (suggested amount is US$120 per passenger).





Financial Details

Luxury Amazon Cruise Aboard Delfin I & Machu Picchu Vacation 4 Days / 3 Nights - or - 5 Days / 4 Nights Amazon Cruise

Master Suite on Delfin I 4 Days / 3 Nights

$6,750.00pp

Deluxe Master Suite on Delfin I 4 Days / 3 Nights

$6,850.00pp

Master Suite on Delfin I 5 Days / 4 Nights

$7,500.00

Deluxe Master Suite on Delfin I 5 Days / 4 Nights

$7,700.00

Deposit would be $2,000.00pp.

Balance due 90 Days before travel.





What is Included:

All Private Tours with Qualified English / Spanish – speaking guides (Except in the Amazon Jungle which are small group)

All Private Transfers All Entrance Fees

6 Nights in Recommended 5* Hotels inc. Breakfasts 3 or 4 Nights Luxury Amazon Cruise aboard Delfin I

9 (10) x Breakfasts, 6 (7) x Lunches & 5 (6) x Dinners (B,L,D) First Class Vistadome Train Cusco / Machu Picchu / Cusco

Flights: Lima / Cusco, Cusco / Iquitos, Iquitos / Lima On board the Delfin I: All meals while on board

All excursions Transfer to/from vessel when arriving on recommended flights to Iquitos

Entrance Fee to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve House Cocktails, house wines with lunch and dinner, beer, natural juices,

soda, coffee & tea, and water.

What is not Included:

International airfare to Peru and Taxes National Departure Taxes at airports

Other Meals unless specifically stated in the Itinerary Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc.

Baggage porterage and other extras not specified. On board the Delfin I: Cost of Medical Emergencies (including evacuation).

Gratuities (Amount suggested per guest: US$ 120.00) Any additional transportation services Other bar Consumptions not specified





Information & FAQ - Peru

IMPORTANT - Baggage Restrictions Luggage Allowance: Train to Machu Picchu All trains to and from Machu Picchu now have a 5Kg Limit on baggage, basically an overnight bag and your day pack. Luggage Allowance: Amazon Jungle All Jungle Lodges have a 5Kg per person weight limit basically an overnight bag and your day pack. You may safely leave your excess baggage at the Jungle Lodges offices at Puerto Maldonado Airport

Useful Travel Information Departure Tax Departure taxes at airports are not included as a part of your tour. We have indicated below current amounts (although these can change at any time). For international flights departing from Lima a departure tax of US$30.25 is applicable per person. For domestic flights a departure tax of US $6.05 is applicable per person.

Hotel vouchers for your trip We do not issue individual hotel vouchers; your full day by day itinerary represents exactly what is included in terms of hotel accommodation and meal basis.





Passports Please double check your passport is valid for six months beyond the date of return from your trip. Immigration Card Upon arrival in Lima you will receive an immigration slip that should be kept for your departure. This slip of paper will be required at all hotel check-in so please keep it with you at all times. Visas UK / USA / Canadian & Australian citizens do not currently require a visa to visit Peru. A valid passport for at least 6 months after date of departure from Peru is required by all visitors. Tipping Tipping for good service is an accepted fact. Amounts are obviously discretionary, but as a rough guide our ground agents recommend US$6-10 per day for guides and US$4-5 for drivers Electricity 220 volts/110 volts. The plugs are either two pronged round (not the European pins) or flat pins. Time GMT minus 5 hours or 6 hours Communications The phone code for Peru is 0051 Major tourist centers have numerous internet centers where you can also make reasonably priced international phone calls, and send faxes.





Money & Expense The Peruvian currency is the new sol, it is currently worth approximately $0.30 Change is always in short supply. Automatic cash dispensers are available in the major cities and towns. Most machines take all debit cards, as well as Cirrus and Plus cards. Visa and Amex are widely accepted (MasterCard to a lesser degree). If you want to bring traveler’s cheques, they should be in US dollars, and not sterling. Peru is a good value destination. Allow about $15-20 a day for meal and drink expenses, a local beer will normally cost around 1.00, a 2 course lunch $5 and a 2 course dinner $20. (Prices based on good local restaurants). Health No vaccinations are compulsory but tetanus, polio, typhoid, hepatitis A and yellow fever are advisable. Please check with a GP or Travel Clinic for other up to- date immunization advice, including malarial areas. Do not drink the tap water. Up to date health information available at: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationPeru.aspx Altitude sickness ('soroche') is a possibility in the highland areas, precautions include resting when you first arrive, avoiding caffeine and alcohol and drinking coca tea. Nearly everyone will have a headache and feel out of breath and possibly nauseous for at least the first day at altitude, if symptoms worsen hotels and guides will have oxygen handy, the only cure for acute sickness is to descend to a lower altitude. The power of the sun at high altitudes is magnified, take sunglasses and sun cream.



http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationPeru.aspx



Appendix I – 4 Day / 3 Night Amazon Cruise Delfin I Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Iquitos (D)

05:00 PM Arrive in Iquitos

After arriving at Iquitos International Airport, you will be assisted by our guides and transported by bus for about 1 ½ hours, heading northwest toward Nauta (the oldest city in the department of Loreto). Nauta lies between Iquitos and the Marañon River, where the DELFIN I is waiting for you. After arriving at Iquitos International Airport, you will be assisted by our guides and transported by bus for about 1 ½ hours, heading northwest toward Nauta (the oldest city in the department of Loreto). Nauta lies between Iquitos and the Marañon River, where the DELFIN is waiting for you. Due to unexpected changes with the flight itineraries because of the weather conditions or technical difficulties with the airlines, we suggest you to book the flight Lan 2382 this way you make sure to board the Delfin I on time. In case of changes with this flight 2382 we will make sure to do the necessary arrangements for you to arrive on time.





07:30 PM Arrive Nauta and board the DELFIN I Upon arriving at the port of Nauta, you will board the DELFIN I, the most unique and small river vessel in the Amazon River. You will enjoy the personal attention and your own private decks. Your immense suites will be the epitome of luxury while cruising; you will enjoy a variety of environmentally friendly amenities for your ultimate indulgence. 08:00 PM Happy hour

Just before dusk, as the DELFIN I starts its journey into the rainforest, our barman and staff will provide you with Peru’s finest and most famous cocktail, the pisco sour, made of Pisco, a Peruvian grape brandy. Fine regional cigars will also be available.





08:30 PM Dinner Dinner is served in our cozy dining room located at the back of the ship’s second deck. Because of its cultural diversity, Peruvian cuisine is considered one of the world’s finest, making the country an attractive culinary destination. Aside from providing you with your first rainforest adventure, the Delfin II is also a unique culinary experience, offering the best of Amazonian-Peruvian cuisine in a cosmopolitan gourmet setting. Our chef prides himself in serving dishes in different styles and seasoned with a wide variety of herbs and spices, as well as exotic fruits. 09:30 PM Briefing and time to relax On the top observation deck, our guides will use charts and short videos displayed on our flat LCD screen to conduct a brief orientation, outlining details of your journey, including the places you will visit, the wildlife you will see, as well as a summary of the history and geography of the Amazon basin. Finally, under the beauty of an Amazonian night filled with hundreds of stars or perhaps a full moon, and wafted by the gentle breeze of the rainforest, our multi-talented staff will briefly entertain you with a little live music.





Day 2 - Amazon Tours (B,L,D)

SAN ISIDRO FLOODED FOREST HIKE & YANAYACU/PUCATE RIVER (BREAKFAST – LUNCH – DINNER) On your first morning with us we will recommend and early activity to explore one of the most important zones of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Early rising is always rewarding and wildlife is abundant and very active. We will offer an early morning bird watching experience just before breakfast for those who will like to get up with sunrise. Wake up call will be at 5:30 only for those who dare! 07:00 AM Breakfast – Buffet





08:00 AM Hiking at San Isidro: Today we will hike through this pristine and unique flooded ecosystem, passing through a classic tropical rainforest with emergent trees and canopy trees reaching up to 55 meters in height. Many trees have buttress roots which often extend high up the trunks while palms are abundant and many of them have stilt roots. Biologically, this kind of forest is probably one of the richest habitats on earth, supporting the most species of plants and animals per unit area. Our target is the giant ceiba or kapok tree with its large diameter. We will encounter local medicinal plants and identify them while hiking. This forest is also very good for spotting birds such as the bluish-fronted jacamar seen in pairs in middle and lower parts of forest edges, or collared trogons, red capped cardinals, etc. 11:00 AM Back aboard the Delfin I We will continue upstream towards our next destination. 12:30 PM Lunch After emerging from the depths of the forest, you will be treated to a world-class gourmet meal. Our young and innovative chef will surprise your sophisticated palates, while introducing you to the pleasures of Peru´s haute cuisine. Our gourmet menu has been designed especially to please you. The menu features glorious fresh fish and other local delicacies, all prepared with an Amazonian flair and our personal touch.





03:30 PM YanaYacu excursion (protected area within the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve)

Never does nature seem more beautiful than in the tropics. In this opportunity you will have the chance to explore one of our main cores of the National Reserve. Wild life will be the one to greet you and biodiversity will be outstanding. On board of our aluminum skiff we will have the chance to get deep into the rainforest and its fantastic diversity of flora and fauna. You will have the chance to enjoy some of the myriad bird species, colorful butterflies and other diverse insects, noisy monkey troops and active pink and grey river dolphins. Enjoy the black river waters and discover this mysterious and bountiful destination. 06:30 PM Back aboard the Delfin I We will continue sailing towards our next destination.





08:00 PM Dinner We will calm your appetite, serving dinner at our cozy dining room; there you will continue enjoying our special food service and unique recipes.

09:30 PM Lazy time at our third Deck Tonight far from civilization, the stargazing opportunities are unique. While enjoying the sweet breeze of the Amazonian night, the wonderful symphony of the jungle, you can see stars of the northern and southern constellation.





Day 3 – Amazon Tours (B,L,D)

CANOPY WALK / PRIMARY FOREST HIKE, TAWAMPA LAKE / NAUTA CAÑO EXPLORATION (BREAKFAST – LUNCH – DINNER) 07:00 AM Breakfast – Buffet You will get used to our wonderful breakfast festival, with all natural juices and really exotic fresh food that our kitchen personnel will point you, we are sure that you have never tasted some of them. 08:00 AM Private Reserve “La Posada” canopy walk This is a unique opportunity; you will get to the only Canopy Walkway in this area, an experience unequaled in the rainforest! At a height of over 25 meters (85 feet) and extending for 500 meters (one-third of a mile), the Canopy Walkway provides a view of the rainforest from the treetops, the best vantage point for observing Amazon wildlife and vegetation. The Canopy Walkway is accessible to all and requires no special skills or equipment. The suspended walkway is spread between 14 of the area's largest rainforest trees and is one of the longest canopy walkways in the world. You will enjoy “Terra Firma” forest and you will be able to see the differences between your previous hike and this one. We will be canoeing back through the Tawampa Lake where you will possibly be able to observe giant Arapaima, the largest fresh water fish in the world.





10:30 AM Back Aboard the Deflin I We will continue our upstream navigation towards the formation of the Amazon River. 01:00 PM Lunch To continue with your unique adventure, our creative chef will continue amaze you with the innovative creations he has designed for you. While explaining every detail of the local food you will learn more and more about life in this pristine and unique area. 04:00 PM Nauta Caño Exploration, fishing experience & night safari At this time we will have the chance to explore this small creek, lagoons, its wonderful dynamic and stunning panoramas. Cruising is the best way to experience the diversity of the wildlife that populates the rivers and their neighboring habitats. We will sail quietly near shore, exploring marshes, streams and oxbows.





On board our excursion skiffs, we will head to a beautiful lake for a spectacular spot, where we expect to catch some fish; the target again, will be “piranhas”. During the rainier season, river flood and low forest have more than 1 meter (3 ft.) of water standing at the base of the trees. Flowering and fruiting time coincide with this flooding, fish including piranhas swim in among the base of the trees to devour the fruit or chew at their outer coverings. So the undeserved super-carnivore reputation of piranhas as a bloody thirsty fish is really exaggerated. There are 25 different species of piranha in the Amazon basin, black, white, red bellied. They are so smart and fun to catch. Once it is dark, you will hear the second installment of the jungle symphony. Armed with powerful spot lights, we will start our night safari in search of night herons, pauraques, spectacled owls, up to a dozen species of croaking from the river’s edge, and fish bats flying over the water scooping up fish. Spectacled and black caimans are found in these pristine waters, and our guides will point them out to you. Stargazing at this time is unique while fireflies light up the jungle around us.





07:00 PM Back Aboard the Delfin I We will continue to our next destination.

08:00 PM Dinner We will continue to surprise you with the variety of our menu.





Day 4 – Amazon Tours - Fly Lima & Home (B,L)

AMAZON HEADWATERS & CAÑO PIRAÑA / SAN FRANCISCO HIKE AND LOCAL VILLAGE (BREAKFAST – LUNCH) 07:00 AM Breakfast – Buffet You will get used to our wonderful breakfast festival, with all natural juices and really exotic fresh food that our kitchen personnel will point you, we are sure that you have never tasted some of them. 08:00 AM Amazon Headwaters & San Francisco Village We will wake up at this important and historic place, were the Ucayali & Marañon Rivers merge and give birth to the mighty Amazon River. We will be in the formation of the Amazon River; the two powerful tributaries of the Amazon, the Ucayali and the Marañon River. In this spot, we will search for the most elusive and exotic fresh water pink river dolphin, medium sized, long snout and little or no dorsal fin you will see that they are really pink, they love this place, because it’s one of their favorite feeding spot. We will visit San Francisco Village, a local community; you will stroll around their community, their houses and will have the chance to meet how simple their life is. We will be greeted by lots of children who take you to their school to let you know all about it. The local teacher will be around. They will show you their arts and craft market that will be displayed for you to appreciate their work.





10:30 AM Back aboard the Delfin I We will continue sailing down the Amazon River. This is also the time to gather all of your things pack and pack your bags and enjoy your last moments aboard the Delfin I. 12:30 PM Lunch As usual, you will enjoy the diversity of our culinary choices. Our kitchen staff will be there for any special requests.





01:30 PM Disembark at Nauta We will disembark at our port in Nauta, where a bus will be waiting to take you back to Iquitos. 02:40 PM Manatee Rescue Center In our way to the Iquitos Airport, we will visit the Rescue & Rehabilitation Center of River Mammals were you will have the chance to meet baby manatees and learn about this pacific and wonderful creatures and why they are in the endangered species list. You are most welcome to help this extraordinary program.

04:30 PM Arrive at Iquitos Airport Our personnel will help you check in, and say goodbye. Due to unexpected changes with the flights itineraries because of the weather conditions or technical difficulties with the airlines, we suggest you to book the flight Lan 2383 this way you will make on time for your flight to Lima. In case of changes with this flight 2383 we will make sure to do the necessary arrangements for you to arrive on time. 05:30 PM Flight departs for Lima Our land personnel will give your boarding passes and help you check in.





Appendix II – 5 Day / 4 Night Amazon Cruise Delfin I Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Iquitos (D)

05:00 PM Arrive in Iquitos

After arriving at Iquitos International Airport, you will be assisted by our guides and transported by bus for about 1 ½ hours, heading northwest toward Nauta (the oldest city in the department of Loreto). Nauta lies between Iquitos and the Marañon River, where the DELFIN I is waiting for you. After arriving at Iquitos International Airport, you will be assisted by our guides and transported by bus for about 1 ½ hours, heading northwest toward Nauta (the oldest city in the department of Loreto). Nauta lies between Iquitos and the Marañon River, where the DELFIN is waiting for you. Due to unexpected changes with the flight itineraries because of the weather conditions or technical difficulties with the airlines, we suggest you to book the flight Lan 2382 this way you make sure to board the Delfin I on time. In case of changes with this flight 2382 we will make sure to do the necessary arrangements for you to arrive on time.





07:30 PM Arrive Nauta and board the DELFIN I Upon arriving at the port of Nauta, you will board the DELFIN I, the most unique and small river vessel in the Amazon River. You will enjoy the personal attention and your own private decks. Your immense suites will be the epitome of luxury while cruising; you will enjoy a variety of environmentally friendly amenities for your ultimate indulgence. 08:00 PM Happy hour

Just before dusk, as the DELFIN I starts its journey into the rainforest, our barman and staff will provide you with Peru’s finest and most famous cocktail, the pisco sour, made of Pisco, a Peruvian grape brandy. Fine regional cigars will also be available.





08:30 PM Dinner Dinner is served in our cozy dining room located at the back of the ship’s second deck. Because of its cultural diversity, Peruvian cuisine is considered one of the world’s finest, making the country an attractive culinary destination. Aside from providing you with your first rainforest adventure, the Delfin II is also a unique culinary experience, offering the best of Amazonian-Peruvian cuisine in a cosmopolitan gourmet setting. Our chef prides himself in serving dishes in different styles and seasoned with a wide variety of herbs and spices, as well as exotic fruits. 09:30 PM Briefing and time to relax On the top observation deck, our guides will use charts and short videos displayed on our flat LCD screen to conduct a brief orientation, outlining details of your journey, including the places you will visit, the wildlife you will see, as well as a summary of the history and geography of the Amazon basin. Finally, under the beauty of an Amazonian night filled with hundreds of stars or perhaps a full moon, and wafted by the gentle breeze of the rainforest, our multi-talented staff will briefly entertain you with a little live music.





Day 2 - Amazon Tours (B,L,D)

BELLUDA CAÑO – DORADO RIVER (BREAKFAST – LUNCH – DINNER) 06:00 AM Breakfast – Buffet

Dawn and dusk are ideal times for nature observation, and an early rise is therefore highly recommended. On your first morning, coffee will wake us up, and pancakes will be a delicious choice for this new morning of adventure and new surprises.





Rainy Season (Dec – May) - Belluda Stream exploration. Aboard the skiffs, we will explore this black water stream and start learning about the rainforest. You are now in Pacaya Samiria national reserve, where you will have the chance to see its amazing wildlife. From the skiff you can easily spot parrots, macaws and monkeys, such as the Monk Saki monkey with its gray and black body,

naked face and long shaggy tail. You might also see the saddle back tamarin monkey, whose high chirping notes can easily be confused with those of a flock of birds. It’s also a good spot to see the beautiful Morpho butterfly that flaps lazily along open corridors through forest or along river edges of lowland forest on sunny days. Different species of hawks will also be found and if we are lucky we will see the noisy “laughing falcon,” named after its loud falsetto call while sitting solitary in secondary forest and plantations.





Dry Season (Jun – Nov) Hiking at Belluda Cano

During the dry season, you can visit and explore two different kinds of ecosystems: “flooded forest” and”terra firme” forest. After disembarking at this native village we will start our morning hike. This walk affords excellent opportunities for spotting transitional species such as the snail kite, black tailed ant bird, manikins, tanagers, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, nun birds, orioles, blackbirds, etc. You will also see tall trees filled with epiphytes, woody vines and many varieties of palm trees.

After an hour we will reach a lovely lagoon where two dugout canoes await us in the midst of one of the most remote, least visited areas in the world. This lagoon is filled with endangered and unique fresh water fish, such as the paiche, the largest in the Amazon basin, which can weigh more than 80kg. (170 lb.) The paiche is considered a delicacy and you can often hear them when they rise to the surface.





We hope to spot the peculiar crested hoatzin bird with its olive-colored plumage. Hoatzins live in small family groups along forested swamps and oxbow lakes. We will then hike back to the skiffs and have a good chance of finding the smallest monkey in the world, the pygmy marmoset, seen only at its sap-sucking sites low on tree trunks. 11:00 AM Back aboard the Delfin I We will continue upstream towards our next destination. 12:30 PM Lunch After emerging from the depths of the forest, you will be treated to a world-class gourmet meal. Our young and innovative chef will surprise your sophisticated palates, while introducing you to the pleasures of Peru´s haute cuisine. Our gourmet menu has been designed especially to please you. The menu features glorious fresh fish and other local delicacies, all prepared with an Amazonian flair and our personal touch.





03:30 PM El Dorado River exploration We will head for this spectacular spot within the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve In the skiffs, where you will also experience an unforgettable encounter with gray and pink river dolphins. Enjoy a unique opportunity to swim among the dolphins.

On the river you will experience abundant wildlife and nature in all its exuberance while we search for the Amazon River’s transitional forest specialties such as snail kites, festive parrots, endangered scarlet macaws, olive spotted hummingbirds, Amazonian parrotlets, and wood creepers, among others. Prehistoric looking iguanas laze in the sun while we travel along the shoreline searching for whatever the jungle has to offer us. Squirrel Monkeys are very active at this time of the day, when they move in large noisy troops at mid- to upper-levels of primary and secondary lowland forest.





06:30 PM Back aboard the Delfin I We will continue sailing towards our next destination. 08:00 PM Dinner The service continues. Desserts are also a wonderful treat on our menu. 09:30 PM Relaxation on board Our staff and guides will be there to answer any question about what we have already seen and visited. While feeling the warm breeze of the Amazon night, our third deck is the right choice before you fall asleep to the musical sounds of the jungle. Do not forget to look up at the sky, where the beauty continues, with millions of sparkling stars set against the deep black night or perhaps a full moon that lights up the entire river.





Day 3 – Amazon Tours (B,L,D)

ATUN POZA LAKE – RIO PACAYA (BREAKFAST – LUNCH – DINNER) 07:00 AM Breakfast – Buffet 08:00 AM Atun Poza expedition Rainy Season (Dec – May) Atun Poza by skiff: This morning we will cruise in our skiffs along a lake called Atun Poza, where we will surprise several species of egrets, herons, hawks, long-legged neo-tropical cormorants fishing for their dinner, and unusual and loud horned screamers. We will also have a chance to explore other black water lagoons linked to this huge lake, where wattled jacanas can be found compete with a wide variety of spiders, grasshoppers, dragonflies, butterflies, moths, beetles, etc. living along the grassy edges and lily pads of freshwater swamps and marshes. We will have an excellent opportunity of seeing social spiders and how their webs embrace huge parts of a tree. Dry Season (Jun – Nov) hiking at Atun Poza: Today we will hike through this pristine and unique ecosystem, passing through a classic tropical rainforest with emergent trees and canopy trees reaching up to 55 meters in height. Many trees have buttress roots which often extend high up the trunks while palms are abundant and many of them have stilt roots. Biologically, this kind of forest is probably one of the richest habitats on earth, supporting the most species of plants and animals per unit area. Our target is the giant ceiba or kapok tree with its large diameter. If we’re lucky, we will also see giant otters with their large bodies, dark fur with spotted throat and noisy calls. They nest in a small stream inside this forest and we must be very quiet, because if they hear us they will swim away. This forest is also very good for spotting birds such as the bluish-fronted jacamar seen in pairs in middle and lower parts of forest edges, or collared trogons, red capped cardinals, etc.





11:00 AM Back aboard the Delfin I We will continue up the Puinahua River towards the Pacaya River, our destination at the very heart of the Pacaya Samiria Reserve, for further exploration of the largest wetland reserve in the world. 12:30 PM Lunch More delicious combinations are in store for you today. Our chef has selected the best ingredients, preparing a unique meal, so just relax and enjoy and let yourself be pampered by our staff. 04:00 PM Pacaya River expedition We have reached our main goal, the Pacaya River, at the very heart of the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, Peru’s largest protected area with a mean annual rainfall of nearly 3,000mm, by far the largest protected wetland reserve in the world. Filled with lakes, palm swamps and streams, the reserve becomes a flooded forest in the rainy season and is one of the most beautiful places you will ever visit. Aboard our comfortable skiffs, we will explore magnificent views and wildlife opportunities, experiencing spectacular rainforest wilderness, while searching for different species of monkeys, such as small family groups of red howler monkeys, the largest in the Amazon basin, with its bright rust-colored fur and long prehensile tail.





At sunset, you will be will be astonished by the beautiful colors of the sky and the reflection of the jungle in the black water of the Pacaya River, which is why it has been called the forest of reflections: it’s hard to know where the jungle begins and the water ends.

Once it is dark, you will hear the second installment of the jungle symphony. Armed with powerful spot lights, we will start our night safari in search of night herons, pauraques, spectacled owls, up to a dozen species of croaking from the river’s edge, and fish bats flying over the water scooping up fish. Spectacled and black caimans are found in these pristine waters, and our guides will point them out to you. Stargazing at this time is unique while fireflies light up the jungle around us. 07:30 PM Back aboard the Delfin I 08:30 PM Dinner After our night safari, we will calm your appetite with wonderful dishes, so let the heart of the jungle captivate yours. Our first class service continues while you enjoy the wonders of your surroundings!






CARO CURAHUAYTE LAGOON – JUNGLE HIKE (BREAKFAST – LUNCH – DINNER) 08:00 AM Fishing at Caro Curahuayte Lake or Exploring the Shores of emergent Islands Rainy Season – Fishing at Caro Curahuayte On board our excursion skiffs, we will head for a beautiful lake to a spectacular spot, where we expect to catch some fish, mainly piranhas. During the rainy season, the forest is flooded and many trees flower and bear fruit in conjunction with the flooding. Many fish, including piranhas, swim among the flooded tree trunks devouring the fruit or chewing at their skins. Obviously, the piranhas’ reputation as super-carnivores is an exaggeration! There are 25 different species of piranha in the Amazon basin, including black, white and red bellied. Dry Season – In search of shore-birds On board the skiffs we will search for shore-birds. When the river is very low, broad white sandy beaches emerge and river islands form, creating a special ecosystem that harbors sandpipers, terns that hover and dive to catch fish, black skimmers with their peculiar low flight over the water´s surface, egrets, jabirus, wood storks, and kingfishers. 11:30 AM Back aboard the Delfin I We will start navigating back down the Puinahua River towards Iquitos.





12:30 PM Lunch By now, you will know the routine; our kitchen staff welcomes you again, surprising you with a very sophisticated meal and a well balanced menu. Coffee will be served at the bar on the Observation deck. 03:30 PM Visit the Yanallpa Community This afternoon you will have the opportunity to visit this riverside community, this will be your first interaction with local villagers and to meet their unique way of life. This is time to bring along any presents you have and will like to give out to the people and children’s, (papers, books, pencils, colors, T-shirts) they will really appreciate them and will be very pleased. You will learn about all fruit trees and how they harvest them. 05:30 PM Back aboard the Delfin I We will continue down the Puinahua River towards the Ucayali River. 06:30 PM Briefing and Slide Show At this time our guides will review all that we have seen and learned, with the help of videos and a slide show on our flat-screen TV. This will give you the chance to see up close the birds, monkeys, reptiles, etc. We will sail all night long as the Delfin II continues its smooth journey downstream. Our barman is ready to offer you a wide choice of drinks. Coffee and tea are always available. 08:00 PM Farewell Dinner Leaving behind the wildlife, you will continue enjoying our service, as a world class traveler deserves. Tonight our chef and kitchen staff will treat you to a grilled dinner, including fresh salads, grilled vegetables, magical sauces, and wonderful combinations of different types of meat. Our talented staff will delight you with some live music before you retire.






AMAZON RIVER – YARAPA RIVER – PUERTO MIGUEL COMMUNITY (BREAKFAST – LUNCH) 07:30 AM Breakfast – Buffet This will be your last breakfast with us, so dare to try all the things you resisted: natural, fresh fruit juices, fresh fruit, cereals, fresh ground coffee. 08:00 AM Yarapa River Exploration and Puerto Miguel Village Visit On board our skiffs we will stop at the village of Puerto Miguel to meet local villagers. You will have the chance to learn about their culture, traditions and folklore. You may also visit one of the villager’s homes, to see how they live and the simplicity of their lifestyle and purchase some of the handcrafts they make. 10:30 AM Back aboard the Delfin I We will continue sailing down the Amazon River. This is also the time to gather all of your things pack and pack your bags and enjoy your last moments aboard the Delfin II. 12:30 PM Lunch As usual, you will enjoy the diversity of our culinary choices. Our kitchen staff will be there for any special requests.





01:30 PM Disembark at Nauta We will disembark at our port in Nauta, where a bus will be waiting to take you back to Iquitos. 03:30 PM Manatee Rescue Center This will be a quick stop before you get to the airport. It will allow you to see from up close these beautiful creatures, touch them and even feed them a bottle of milk if you would like. There is free admission to the center, but tips are greatly appreciated.

04:30 PM Arrive at Iquitos Airport Our personnel will help you check in, and say goodbye. Due to unexpected changes with the flights itineraries because of the weather conditions or technical difficulties with the airlines, we suggest you to book the flight Lan 2383 this way you will make on time for your flight to Lima. In case of changes with this flight 2383 we will make sure to do the necessary arrangements for you to arrive on time. 05:30 PM Flight departs for Lima Our land personnel will give your boarding passes and help you check in.





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