The Inca Empire and the Amazon River Cruise
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Highlights
- Experience the wonders of Peru featuring an excursion to Machu Picchu
- Explore the Amazon aboard the exclusively chartered Amazon Discovery for a six-night cruise
- Enjoy the culture and sights of Cusco, and a full-day excursion to Machu Picchu with overnight stays
- Visit Monkey Island and the Native Boras Community at Momon River
- Discover the natural beauty, flora and fauna of the Tahuayo and Yarapa Rivers including iguanas and pink dolphins
- Enjoy a jungle tour at night in Nauta Cano
- Enjoy bird watching and an "Amazon-style" fishing excursion with traditional equipment. Plus, an opportunity to catch a piranha.
- Experience a hike in the Amazon jungle for a wildlife viewing
- Visit the villages of San Francisco and Santa Ana where you meet with the locaal people, visit a school and enjoy a dance performed by the local children
- Visit a local village on the Amazon River
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- 24 Meals (7 dinners, 7 lunches, and 10 breakfasts)
- Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Tours
- Once onboard, unpack once in your stateroom aboard the remarkably designed river vessel
- An onboard cooking lesson enlightens your knowledge of Amazon cuisine
- All meals included onboard featuring local specialities served at one leisurely seating
- Dinners complimented with wines
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Itinerary
Depart the USA Today you’ll depart the USA on your overnight flight to Lima, the capital of Peru; the cultural capital of the country and its main business center. This bustling metropolis is also recognized as the Garden City with its many flowing fountains and inter...
Following breakfast you’ll board an early morning flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you’ll journey to the Sacred Valley to begin your Peruvian adventure. Lunch is included at a local countryside restaurant. In the afternoon, board the Vistadome train that will take you t...
For centuries, Machu Picchu has remained a mystery, holding tight its secrets. Journey to the Lost City of the Incas and uncover the secrets of this ancient citadel, as Machu Picchu wraps its magical spell around you. Perched high on an isolated mountaintop, this cita...
Enjoy a guided tour and follow the trail of the Incas and take in the panorama of dramatic mountains and spectacular canyons. Cobbled streets and plazas feature both colonial and religious landmarks. You’ll visit the Plaza de Armas and the Santo Domingo Church built o...
Following breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for flights to Iquitos. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the embarkation port at the Itaya River where you board your exquisite river ship, the Amazon Discovery, your home for the next six nights. Breakfast at hotel, dinner onboard ship
This morning we sail to the Monkey Island Private Reserve a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to save orphaned monkeys who are traded in local markets and are donated to this project to have a semi captivity life. In the afternoon, you’ll visit the Native Boras Commun...
This morning you’ll 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. This afternoon you’ll sail along another tribu...
You’ll wake up at this important and historic place, were the Ucayali & Marañon Rivers merge and give birth to the mighty Amazon River with an opportunity to explore by the area by skiff. On your visit to San Francisco Village, you’ll stroll around local people’s ...
This morning you’ll sail Yana Yacu Pucate River, the protected area within the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. This is your opportunity to explore one of the main cores of the National Reserve. On a skiff exploration, you’ll have the chance to get deep into the rainforest and...
This morning in Santa Ana, you’ll enjoy the local village and folklore, and a special dance performance by the local children accompanied by their parents who will make the music. In the afternoon, you’ll arrive in Iquitos and enjoy dinner at Al frio y al Fuego, one o...
Bid farewell to the remarkable Inca Empire and the Amazon River and return home filled with memories of the life enriching experiences. Breakfast on board
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Mayflower Tours, located in Downers Grove, Illinois, is a professional tour operator handling individual and group guided tour arrangements. Mayflower offers tours throughout the World.
Value-added traveling The Mayflower Way providing life enriching experiences on each and every holiday. Holidays are designed for travelers looking for the fullest travel experience at a great price value. Since its inception, Mayflower Tours has consistently provided the ultimate touring experience in each destination always focused on the travelers’ budget. Each Mayflower Tour has a professional Tour Manager on board to ensure all of the details are taken care of. Mayflower Tours works closely with travel agents to sell to individual travelers and groups throughout the world. The company offers free marketing support in the form of travel presentations, videos, customized promotional flyers and newsletter articles for all travel professionals to maximize their group sales and experience.
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John and Mary Stachnik started Mayflower Tours in 1979. John, president and co-owner of Mayflower Tours, entered the travel industry in 1966 when he began working for a Washington D.C.hotel company. From 1970-1978 John was founder, part owner and president of an Illinois-based tour company which grew to more than 36,000 passengers a year. John's wife Mary serves as co-owner and senior vice president for the Mayflower Group. Together they live in Downers Grove, Illinois.
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Newly built in 2015 with hard wood, sustainably harvested from the local rainforest. It features colorful, handmade Peruvian textiles and ancient tools and artwork from local villages. The Amazon Discovery provides five-star comforts and conveniences. At 170 feet, this intimate yet spacious river-ship is uniquely capable of providing an unforgettable Amazon River experience.
Built: 2015 Suites: 22 Crew: 29 Length: 170 ft.
Amazonia Suite (597 sq. ft.): Upper Deck Located on the Upper Deck, the 597-square-foot Amazonia Suite features a king-size bed and floor-to-ceiling wraparound glass windows. Added amenities include: one complimentary 60-minute spa treatment per guest, the services of a personal butler, stocked mini-bar, bottomless ice bucket, complimentary laundry, and evening canapés. In-room breakfast and scented bath available upon request. Estuary Suite (253 sq. ft.): Main Deck Located on the Main Deck, the 253-square-foot Estuary Suites offer King-size beds and floor-to-ceiling panoramic glass windows. Added amenities include: one complimentary 60-minute spa treatment per guest, the services of a personal butler, stocked mini-bar, bottomless ice bucket, complimentary laundry, evening canapés, and in-room breakfast upon request. Flora Stateroom (237 sq. ft.): Upper Deck Located on the Upper Deck, the 237-square-foot Flora Suites feature two twin-size beds or one queen-size bed, panoramic glass windows, telescope for star gazing, writing desk, seating area, ample closet space and under bed storage, along with a range of luxury amenities. Fauna Stateroom (237 sq. ft): Main Deck Located on the Main Deck, the 237-square-foot Fauna Suites feature two twin-size beds or one queen-size bed, panoramic glass windows, telescope for star gazing, writing desk, seating area, ample closet space and under bed storage, along with a range of luxury amenities. Andes Dining Room Open-air Deck Observation Deck, completely outfitted with chairs, loungers and sun beds Spa and Fitness Center Canopy Lounge
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