Itinerary Expand allLima to Lima Day 1 Start LimaWelcome to Peru! Today is an arrival day into the city of Lima, the nation’s capital and largest city. On arrival, you'll be met at the airport and accompanied the very short walk to the Wyndham Costa del Sol, a premium hotel with comfortable rooms and facilities. A meet and greet on arrival is included for everyone, regardless of which flight you arrive on today. Premium accommodation: Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima (4*) or similar Day 2 Fly from Lima to Iquitos; board the Zafiro Our adventure begins with a flight over the Andes to Iquitos, the gateway to the Amazon River. The local team in Lima will assist with flight check in today. On arrival in Iquitos, we have a welcome lunch together with all guests before boarding the elegant Zafiro - a premium riverboat and our home for the next seven nights. The crew will be waiting to welcome you on board, and help you get settled into your cabin and familiar with the boat. All suites have 100% Peruvian prima cotton sheets, comfortable beds, bathrobes, air conditioning and floor to ceiling windows for that all important view! After a welcome Pisco Sour, enjoy your first chance for stargazing and storytelling with the expert naturalist guides while cruising slowly on the Amazon River toward the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers.Premium accommodation: Zafiro Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Days 3-8 Amazon River & TributariesSpend the next six nights aboard the premium Zafiro riverboat navigating deep into the tributaries of the Amazon—a web of forests and lakes that pulsates with a chorus of birdlife, the calls of primates, and flashes of colorful butterflies. More than 1,300 species of birds, 40,000 plant species and Grey and Pink River dolphins can be found in this lush, ever-changing rainforest known collectively as “The Amazon.” Enjoy unprecedented access to three habitats, varzea, igapó and palm-flooded forest, including the deep reaches of the protected Pacaya-Samiria Reserve. There is a huge diversity of possible wildlife sightings here, including spectacular blue-and-gold Scarlet macaws, Hoatzins and Horned screamers. Traverse the waterways aboard sturdy excursion boats to areas where you may find marsh birds such as Oriole blackbirds, Green ibis, Yellow-headed caracaras, Black-capped donacobis and White-headed marsh-tyrant. Night time excursions may reveal caimans, capybaras, Common pootoos, frogs and other nocturnal wildlife. Periodically throughout the year, guests may even release turtle hatchlings.Daily excursions include early morning birding, enriching presentations, visits in local villages and even piranha fishing! Learn about the lives of the Ribereño people as we visit villages perched along the riverbanks. This is a fantastic opportunity to stroll through their gardens and learn about medicinal plants from a local Shaman. Pointing out details no guidebook could provide are the onboard team of world-class naturalists, while Zafiro’s attentive crew ensures exceptional service in the wild. Please note that our navigational itinerary will have some seasonal variations depending on the water levels of the river. Premium accommodation: Zafiro Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 9 Fly from Iquitos to LimaThis morning we disembark the Zafiro, waving goodbye to our excellent crew and guides who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service. En route to the airport we have the opportunity to visit the Amazon Rescue Center where biologists and volunteers take care of manatees before their eventual release. Following this excursion we transfer back to Iquitos for our flight to Lima.Upon arrival back in Lima this afternoon, it's just a short walk to our premium airport hotel. Most guests stay overnight and depart on day 10. If you have a tight schedule, you could use the hotel as a dayroom to freshen up before connecting with independent overnight flights (from late evening onwards). Please discuss with your sales consultant whether your international flight timings will work. Premium accommodation: Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima (4*) or similar Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Day 10 End LimaYou are free to depart Lima at any time today, or alternatively consider extending your stay to spend some more time discovering Peru.
PeruVisas are not required by UK citizens, Western European nationals, Americans, Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders, South Africans and most other nationalities. If you are in any doubt please contact the nearest Peruvian Embassy.
PeruThere are no mandatory vaccination requirements.Recommended vaccinations are: Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A.Zika fever is a mosquito‐borne viral disease and a known risk in places visited on this trip. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available, we therefore strongly recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites. If you are travelling to the Tambopata reserve in the Amazon rainforest, the risk of malaria is slight, but you may wish to consult your GP or travel health clinic for further advice. We also strongly recommend that you obtain a Yellow Fever vaccination. Dengue fever and/or Chikungunya are known risks in the Amazon region. Both are tropical viral diseases spread by daytime biting mosquitoes. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available for either, and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. We recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites: always apply insect repellent and wear long-sleeved shirts and trousers while in the rainforest to avoid being bitten.
M/V Zafiro We couldn't recommend this Premium Adventure enough! Enjoy an expedition on the famous Amazon River, reaching the heart of the rainforest, all from the comfort of a Premium riverboat: the Zafiro.Zafiro: Blending stylish design and modern comforts, the Zafiro offers huge panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows in every suite which are ideal for admiring the beauty of the Amazon. A ship staff and crew of 24, including a cruise director, paramedic and up to 3 highly experienced bilingual naturalist guides, will ensure an unprecedented level of service. The common areas on board include an indoor lounge and bar, outdoor jacuzzi and bar, indoor reading lounge, observation deck, exercise room, massage room, dining room and boutique.Relax with a book or enjoy the passing scenery from the comfortably furnished indoor lounge, refresh any aching muscles in the outdoor jacuzzi, or indulge in aromatherapy or massage in the spa which is staffed by a wellness specialist.On the observation deck, cushioned loungers under a soaring canopy are ideal for avoiding the sun’s glare and letting you soak up the sights and sounds of the jungle.Sure to be a highlight of your Amazon Cruise on the Zafiro is the exquisite cuisine – gastronomy is an essential part of the Zafiro experience and will let you discover new flavours and some truly unique recipes.CABINSThe Zafiro has a capacity for 38 guests, in 19 spacious suites of four different price categories. All cabins are air conditioned with en suite bathrooms, desk and ample space.Lower Deck Suite: 21 sq.m of space. Cabins have convertible twin or California King-sized bed and panoramic floor-to-ceiling window.Upper Deck Suite: 21 sq.m of space. Cabins have convertible twin or California King-sized bed, panoramic floor-to-ceiling window and balcony.Master Suite: 23 sq.m of space. Cabins have convertible twin or California King-sized bed, panoramic floor-to-ceiling window with 90° view.Zafiro Suite: 44.60 sq.m of space. Cabins have convertible twin or California King-sized bed, panoramic floor-to-ceiling window with 180° view, balcony and Jacuzzi-style bathtub and convertible sofa bed.At the start and end of this Premium Adventure we have comfortable Premium accommodation at the Wyndham Costa del Sol which is conveniently located within walking distance of the arrivals hall at Lima Airport. This modern and comfortable hotel is ideal for an easy arrival/departure and meets 4* classification. The accommodation shown has been booked and agreed in advance, however we may need to make changes to a property of similar or higher standard after you have booked. While we will endeavour to inform you of any changes in advance which could, on rare occasions, be at late notice.
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