Premium Peru Luxury Tour
11 Days / 10 Nights • Lima - Cusco - Iquitos • Exclusive Experiences
Tour Includes
LIMA PROGRAM
- Arrival and departure transfers
- 03 nights in Lima + breakfast
- Private Lima city tour
- Gastronomic experience at Maído (without pairing)
- Entrance fees to attractions
- Professional guide in Spanish or English
CUSCO PROGRAM
- Arrival and departure transfers
- 01 night in Urubamba + breakfast
- 02 nights in Cusco + breakfast
- Cusco city and 4 ruins tour (Qoricancha + Sacsayhuaman + Q'enqo + Puca Pucara + Tambomachay)
- Machu Picchu tour - Hiram Bingham service
- Welcome show with typical regional dances
- Bar car with the best Peruvian cocktails
- Gourmet lunch on board
- Observation car to enjoy route landscapes
- Live music show
- Bus up to Machu Picchu citadel
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Tour guide for maximum 14 people in Spanish or English
- Afternoon tea at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge
- Bus down to Machu Picchu town
- VIP waiting room at Machu Picchu station
- Gourmet dinner on board
IQUITOS PROGRAM - DELFIN II CRUISE
- Arrival and departure transfers
- 01 night in Iquitos + breakfast
- 03 nights on Delfin II cruise
- All meals on board (First day: dinner, cruise days: all meals, disembarkation day: breakfast)
- All excursions and equipment (including rubber boots and waterproof ponchos)
- Transport from/to the boat when arrival is based on recommended flights to Iquitos (12:00 hrs)
- Entrance to Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LIMA
- Arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima
- Assistance and transfer to hotel
- Free afternoon
- Accommodation: Lima
DAY 2: LIMA CITY TOUR
- 09:30 Hotel pickup
- Panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana ceremonial center
- Visit to San Isidro, Lince and Cercado districts
- Sightseeing of Justice Palace, Lima Museum, Italian Art Museum, French Palace and San Martin Square
- Walking tour of Plaza de Armas, Lima Cathedral, Government Palace, Archbishop's Palace
- Visit to San Francisco Convent and its catacombs
- Panoramic view of Love Park, Pacific Ocean and Larcomar
- Transfer to Maído restaurant (Gastronomic Experience)
- Free afternoon
- Accommodation: Lima
- Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: CUSCO ARRIVAL
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Lima airport
- Arrival in imperial city of Cusco
- Welcome, assistance and transfer to Urubamba hotel
- Rest time for acclimatization
- Accommodation: Urubamba
- Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: MILLENNIAL CITY - FULL DAY MACHU PICCHU
- Transfer to Poroy station
- 09:05 Departure on Hiram Bingham train through Sacred Valley
- Exquisite brunch served on board
- Guided explanation of points of interest
- Arrival in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town)
- 3-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu citadel including:
- Inca architectural highlights
- Water channels
- Rock-carved staircases
- Intihuatana (sun clock)
- Royal tomb
- Priest's house
- Temple of the Three Windows
- Inca baths
- Lunch at Tinkuy restaurant in Belmond Sanctuary Lodge
- Afternoon tea
- 18:00 Return on Hiram Bingham train with:
- Aperitifs
- Live artistic entertainment
- Gourmet dinner (3 courses + dessert)
- Transfer to hotel upon arrival at Poroy station
DAY 5: CITY TOUR + NEARBY RUINS
- 09:00 Tour begins at Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun)
- Visit to Sacsayhuaman archaeological complex with megalithic walls
- Tour of Q'enqo (ancient ceremony site)
- Visit to Puca Pucara Inca military post
- Break at artisan center with Inca Tea
- Final stop at Tambomachay (Inca water shrine)
- Free afternoon
- Accommodation: Cusco
- Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: TRANSFER TO IQUITOS
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Cusco airport at convenient time
- Afternoon arrival in Lima for connecting flight to Iquitos
- Accommodation: Iquitos
- Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: DELFIN CRUISE - EMBARKATION
- Private transfer from Iquitos airport with snack box
- Journey to Nauta (small riverside town on Marañón River)
- VIP welcome at private port where Delfin II awaits
- Suite features:
- Orthopedic mattresses
- 100% cotton sheets
- 100% natural latex pillows
- Cotton robes
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom with hot shower
- Welcome exotic cocktail made with regional fruits and pisco
- Naturalist guide overview of itinerary and wildlife
- Sunset viewing on Marañón River with birdwatching opportunities
DAY 8: DELFIN CRUISE - PACAYA SAMIRIA
- Early morning visit to important zone of Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
- Boat excursion to Las Palmas area with:
- Large trees and palms
- Various parrot species
- Hoatzin birds
- Two-toed and three-toed sloths
- Amazon Natural Park walk to learn about medicinal plants
- Afternoon exploration of Yanayacu and Pucate rivers:
- Streams and lagoons
- Optional kayaking to spot pink dolphins
- Night boat excursion to spot:
- Caimans
- Bats
- Other nocturnal creatures
DAY 9: DELFIN CRUISE - AMAZON EXPLORATION
- Morning hike through Fundo Casual (non-flooded forest) to see:
- Anacondas
- Rainbow boas
- Tarantulas
- Poisonous frogs
- Sloths
- Tallest tree in the region
- Community visit including:
- Typical school
- Artisan market
- Sunset at "Union of the Rivers" (Ucayali and Marañón confluence)
DAY 10: DELFIN CRUISE - DISEMBARKATION
- Morning farewell from cruise staff
- Private vehicle transfer back to Iquitos (95km paved road)
- Visit to Amazon Forever Rescue Center to see:
- Baby manatees
- Other rescued animals
- Airport assistance with check-in at Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport
- Flight to Lima
- Transfer to selected hotel
- Accommodation: Lima
DAY 11: DEPARTURE TRANSFER
- Breakfast
- Transfer to airport at appropriate time
- End of services
Important Notes
- Rates subject to change without notice
- Rates not valid during Holy Week, National Holidays, New Year or long weekends
- Rates apply for minimum 2 passengers
- Entrance to Machu Picchu citadel subject to availability from 13:00 hrs
- Credit card payments have 4% surcharge
- International transfers not included 3% bank fee (Peruvian bank discount)
- Exchange rate: 4.00 (subject to market variations)
- Excursions subject to weather conditions
Delfin Cruise Additional Information: The activity program is subject to weather and river conditions. Please check with your naturalist guide on board for any last minute itinerary changes.
Booking & Payment Policies
- Reservations made 91+ days before embarkation: Requires $500 USD deposit per person. Balance due 60 days before embarkation.
- Reservations made ≤90 days before embarkation: Requires full payment to confirm.
- Cancellation ≥151 days before: Deposit refunded minus $200 service fee.
- Cancellation 151-91 days before: Deposit not refundable.
- Cancellation ≤90 days before: Full payment applied as penalty.
Not Included
- Airfare to/from Iquitos
- Medical emergency costs (including evacuation) - travel insurance recommended
- Gratuities (suggested amounts: 3 nights $150, 4 nights $180, 7 nights $250 per passenger)
- Additional transport services
- Additional bar consumption
Recommendations
- Climate: Iquitos is warm and humid (21°C-33°C/70°F-90°F). Rainy season (high water) Nov-May, Dry season (low water) Jun-Oct.
- Clothing: Light, fresh pieces; swimwear; rubber-soled shoes (boots/ponchos provided); long sleeves for evenings.
- Insects: Vitamin B/B-15 recommended before arrival; bring repellent and anti-itch cream.
- Other items: Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, binoculars (essential), camera with extra batteries.
- Connectivity: No internet/WIFI or phone signal on cruise.
- Community visits: Children appreciate shirts, pencils, notebooks, toys or sweets to share.
