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Journey into one of the world’s most remote regions on a Peruvian expedition that includes the capital city of Lima, a guided Amazon River cruise, the lush Sacred Valley, colonial Cuzco, and the “lost city of the Incas,” Machu Picchu. Experience the natural beauty of the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve and explore ancient Inca history. Highlights include a picnic breakfast in the rainforest, a guided fishing excursion in the virtually uninhabited San José de Zarapanga, and a visit to the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park—a fortified Inca citadel and ceremonial site. We’ll also see the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ollantaytambo, where Inca nobility fled when the Spaniards invaded Cuzco.
- Pricing from
- $8,695
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- Trip Type
- Group Travel Tour, International Land & Rail Voyages, International River Voyages
- Departure Dates
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Mar 25, 2025 - Apr 4, 2025
Pre Tour Option -Lima
Mar. 24 to 26, 2025 (Program Begins: Mar. 24) or
Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, 2025 (Program Begins: Sept. 29)
The Peruvian capital of Lima provides the ideal two-night prelude to your expedition. The city’s UNESCO-inscribed historical center showcases colonial mansions amid modern architecture. Visit the 16th-century Cathedral of Lima, where the remains of Francisco Pizarro are entombed. Tour the 17th‑century Church and Convent of San Francisco and discover the opulent Casa de Aliaga, built in 1535 as the residence of Don Jerónimo de Aliaga, co‑founder of Lima. This 16th-century gem is the oldest private house in continuous use in South America, spanning 17 generations. Enjoy two nights in the deluxe Miraflores Park Belmond Hotel.
Price per person, based on double occupancy: $795
Price per person, based on single occupancy: $1,025
Post Tour Option -Cuzco
Apr. 3 to 6, 2025 (Program Ends: Apr. 6) or
Oct. 9 to 12, 2025 (Program Ends: Oct. 12)
Conclude your Peruvian expedition with two-nights in the UNESCO-inscribed city of Cuzco. As one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the western hemisphere, it retains examples of early Incan architecture as well as Spanish colonial structures. Visit the Inca ruins of Moray and the Maras salt terraces, known as the “salt of the Andes.” You will also enjoy an excursion to a local market with a cooking demonstration and lunch. Accommodations are in an ideally located, luxury hotel.
Price per person, based on double occupancy: $995
Price per person, based on single occupancy: $1,310
Airport transfers and luggage handling abroad are only included if air arrangements are booked through Gohagan & Company. If travelers make their own air arrangements, transfers and luggage handling are not included; transfers can be organized through Gohagan & Company and purchased by the traveler.
A non-refundable administrative fee of $300 per person will apply for all cancellations received more than 7 days after booking and before other fees take effect at 120 days:
120 days $300 per person admin fee after 7-day grace period from booking
120 – 91 days 25% of full invoice fare
90 – 61 days 50% of full invoice fare
60 – 31 days 75% of full invoice fare
30 – 0 days 100% of full invoice fare
Separate airfare Terms & Conditions apply
TOUR MAP
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day 1
Depart the U.S. or Canada/Arrive in Lima, Perú
Arrive in Peru’s cosmopolitan capital of Lima and check into the Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel.
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day 2
Lima/Iquitos/Nauta/ Embark/Amazon River
This morning, fly to vibrant Iquitos, an important rubber boom center during the late 19th century that attracted thousands of immigrants. From there, you will embark the deluxe Zafiro to cruise deep into this vital and remote biosphere. Naturalists will share insight into the Amazon Basin’s complex ecosystem. Attend a Welcome Reception and watch civilization fade away.
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day 3
Marañón River/Yanayacu- Pucate River/Ucayali
Wake up in the heart of the Amazon Basin, where the jungle teems with the greatest diversity of plant and animal life on Earth. Enjoy a picnic breakfast served under the shade of a magnificent rainforest canopy. Watch for white‑necked heron and wattled jacana dipping into nearby shallow waters. From there, you will meet an authentic local shaman, who will perform a traditional ritual and explain how the ribereños have used indigenous medicinal plants and herbs to cure ailments for centuries. Return to the boat for dinner, followed by an expedition into the darkness of the jungle. Search for nocturnal creatures — including caimans and bats — on a nighttime safari by skiff into the Pacaya‑Samiria National Reserve as a vast blanket of stars glow above you.
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day 4
Marañón River/Nauta
Embark on a morning fishing excursion in San José de Zarapanga — a virtually uninhabited portion of the Amazon. Skiffs will take you through the labyrinthine, Shiriyacu black water tributaries while the vessel’s naturalists point out animal and plant life rarely detected by the untrained eye. Then, try your hand at catching the famous red‑bellied piranha. This afternoon, we stop in a local village for a demonstration on how to prepare an Amazonian dish known as juanes, a regional favorite made of chicken and rice, wrapped in banana leaves. Gather on the vessel’s upper deck to enjoy a final evening cruising the Amazon and a festive Farewell Reception as the sun sets over the rainforest.
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day 5
Disembark/Iquitos/Lima/ Cuzco/Urubamba Valley
Disembark the river boat and fly from Iquitos via Lima to Cuzco. On arrival, transfer to the Sacred Valley of Urubamba, a scenic stretch of ancient ruins and small towns nestled in the Peruvian Andes. Check into the Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba Hotel.
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day 6
Sacred Valley
After a morning at leisure, travel to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ollantaytambo, which contains ruins of a temple and fortress where Inca nobility fled when the Spaniards invaded Cuzco. Located on the side of a mountain along the Urubamba River, this well-preserved archeological site includes remnants of lavish 15th century palaces built for the rulers of the day. From there, you will visit the workshop of renowned ceramics artist Pablo Seminario, a gallery and art center devoted to preserving the production techniques and designs of ancient Peruvian cultures.
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day 7
Urubamba Valley/ Machu Picchu
Check out of the hotel after breakfast as we make our journey to Machu Picchu — the lost city of the Incas. Some believe this UNESCO‑inscribed, 15th century citadel was the Inca civilization’s most stunning urban achievement, with stone walls, terraces and ramps that appear to have been naturally carved in the rock escarpments. Spend the afternoon exploring the wonders of Machu Picchu. Later this evening, check in to the deluxe Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, a luxurious respite from a day of touring.
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day 8
Machu Picchu/Cuzco
Explore more of the ruins of Machu Picchu or enjoy some of the natural history activities. After lunch, board a scenic train back to Ollantaytambo and transfer to a deluxe hotel in historic Cuzco.
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day 9
Cuzco
Your day begins with a tour of the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park, a fortified Inca citadel and ceremonial site that dates to the 15th century. According to historical writings, construction of the complex of stone structures required the labor of an estimated 20,000 people working over a period of about 70 years. Continue to the heart of Cuzco for visits to the historic cathedral and ruins of Coricancha, known as the Temple of the Sun. This ornate religious complex was once considered the center of the Inca world. Attend a Farewell Reception this evening.
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day 10
Cuzco/Lima
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima and enjoy the use of a day room at the Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport Hotel before your overnight flight back to your home city.
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day 11
Arrive in Home City
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