Peruvian Amazon & Machu Picchu Exploration (15 nights) | 19 Jun 2025 | Aria Amazon

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Timeline List

Lima, Peru Thu 19 Jun 2025

Upon arrival in Lima, your Uniworld representative will escort you to the Country Club Lima Hotel for a two-night stay.

Lima Peru Fri 20 Jun 2025

Known as the “City of Kings,” Lima is a melting pot of cultures, flavours and history, this bustling metropolis has something for everyone (B,L,D)

Featured excursions: Lima City tour or Casa Aliaga or a Barranco tour.

Lima – Iquitos (Nauta), Peru Sat 21 Jun 2025

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Iquitos. Upon arrival, embark the luxurious Aria Amazon for your 5★ all-inclusive river cruise (B,D)

Featured shore excursion: Marañón River Skiff Ride
Exploring the Amazon rainforest by skiff, a small river boat. One of the most important water sources in Peru, and a main Amazon tributary, the Marañón River is abundant in animal and plant life. Be on the lookout for one of the 64 rare bird species or pink dolphins.

Yanayacu-Pucate River, Maranon River, Peru Sun 22 Jun 2025

Your day starts at the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, the second largest protected natural area in Peru. Kayak, canoe and swim in the black waters of the Yanayacu-Pucate River.

Featured excursion: Kayak Yanayacu-Pucate River & Village Tour

Enjoy a state-of-the-art skiff ride on the Yanayacu-Pucate River. Famous for its black water, you’ll have the chance to kayak, canoe and swim in these legendary waters. If luck is on your side, you might see a pink dolphin, native to the Amazon River and surrounded in legend.

Samiria River, Nauta Cano (Amazonian Natural Park), Peru Mon 23 Jun 2025

Today explore the vibrant wildlife and lush greenery thriving in the Amazon. End the day stargazing on the “Enchanted Lake” (B,L,D)

Featured excursions: Samiria River & Jungle Walk & Stargazing on the "Enchanted Lake"

Nauta, Peru Tue 24 Jun 2025

Nauta is nestled between the Marañón and Ucayali Rivers, here, explore the town’s market (B,L,D)

Featured excursions: Nauta market visit & Birthplace of the Amazon

Ucayali River, Pacaya River, Peru Wed 25 Jun 2025

Cruise along the Ucayali River, searching for the famous pink dolphins and other wildlife lurking just beyond the river (B,L,D)

Featured excursion: Skiff tour along the Ucayali River & Evening skiff tour on the Pacaya River

Pacaya River, Ucayali River, Tapiche River, Peru Thu 26 Jun 2025

Enjoy a skiff excursion along the Pacaya River, where you’ll venture into the rainforest to see some wildlife. End the day watching for the pink river dolphins on the Ucayali River (B,L,D)

Featured excursions: Skiff tour on the Pacaya River & Paiche fishing demonstration & Skiff tour on the Ucayali River

Clavero Lake, San Jose de Sarapanga Forest, Peru Fri 27 Jun 2025

Spend the morning jungle walking, canoeing, kayaking or swimming on the black water Yarapa River or Clavero Lake. In the afternoon, see the unbelievable giant water lilies of the San Jose de Sarapanga forest (B,L,D)

Featured excursion: Jungle walk in the San Jose de Sarapanga forest & Yarapa River & Clavero Lake

Iquitos (Nauta) - Disembark the ship Sat 28 Jun 2025

Take a morning walk through the town of Nauta before disembarking the Aria Amazon. Your guide will take you on a few excursions on your way to the Iquitos airport for your flight to Cusco.

Cusco (The Sacred Valley), Peru Sat 28 Jun 2025

Fly to Cusco. Upon arrival, transfer to the Hotel Tambo del Inka in the Sacred Valley for your overnight stay including breakfast. You will be welcomed with a delicious farm-to-table dinner.(B,L,D)

Featured excursions: San Juan craft market, Nauta town visit and Manatee Rescue Center

Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Peru Sun 29 Jun 2025

Today explore the heartland of the Inka Empire, known as the Sacred Valley. Finish the day with a train ride to Aguas Calientes, the small villages nestled at the bottom of Machu Picchu. Overnight stay at the Sumaq Hotel‡ included (B,L,D)

Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) Mon 30 Jun 2025

Enjoy this day of leisure at the wonderful Tambo del Inka, the perfect location to explore the incredible nature, cities and historical sites available nearby (B,L,D)

Featured Excursion: Moray & Ollantaytambo

Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu), Cusco, Peru Tue 01 Jul 2025

Following your day at Machu Picchu, you will transfer to the Belmond Hotel Monasterio‡ in Cusco for your two night stay (B,L,D)

Featured excursion: Machu Picchu

Cusco, Peru Wed 02 Jul 2025

Explore all the wonders of this city as you admire the cobblestone streets, colourful textiles and art galleries (B,L,D)

Featured excursion: Cusco City Tour

Cusco – Lima, Peru Thu 03 Jul 2025

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to the Wyndham Costa del Sol Hotel for your overnight stay (B)

Featured Excursion: San Blas walking tour

Fly overnight from Lima, Peru to London Fri 04 Jul 2025

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to London

(regional and premium class flights may be available on request)

What's included *

Elegantly appointed riverview staterooms and suites with luxurious amenities from Hermes and L’Occitane en Provence
In-suite butler service on all ships in Europe (not available in Russia & Portugal)
Stays at luxurious and centrally located five-star hotels where applicable
All gratuities on board and ashore including local guides and bus drivers (gratuities included vary in Russia and Asia)
All transportation throughout the trip
All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
Unlimited beverages on board including local fine wines, sparkling wines and champagne, handmade cocktails, craft beer and premium spirits (inclusions vary for Russia and Asia)
A variety of on board dining experiences with open seating and a casual-elegant dress code
Local entertainment & insightful lectures on board
Ship-wide Wi-Fi access (excludes Asia)
Fully escorted excursions with English-speaking local guides
Services of a dedicated Uniworld Cruise/Tour Manager
Book with ROL Cruise and earn exclusive Cruise Miles® + your River Heritage Club rewards with Uniworld

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