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Experience the best of Peru, with the Amazon and Machu Picchu, on this nine-day Wild Peru Escape. Starting in Lima on a Saturday night, stay two nights at Machu Picchu and spend a full day exploring the iconic sanctuary. Next, explore Cusco, imperial capital of the Inca. Then, fly to Iquitos and the Amazon for a five-day voyage aboard Delfin II in Peru’s Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve.
- Spend a full day exploring the fabled Machu Picchu archaeological site with hand-picked guides
- Discover the cobbled lanes and monuments of Cusco, imperial capital of the Inca
- Journey to Iquitos and the Amazon for a five-day voyage aboard the 28-guest Delfin II riverboat, venturing out daily in nimble skiffs and kayaks to explore tributaries brimming with wildlife
- Explore the flooded forest of Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve with a team of experienced local naturalists
- Watch for elusive Amazon wildlife, including pink dolphins, monk saki monkeys, piranhas, and scarlet macaws
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or [email protected]) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
![Suite](/get-image-version/medium/uploads/cabin-photos/delfin-ii/suite.jpg)
![Master Suite](/get-image-version/medium/uploads/cabin-photos/delfin-ii/master_suite.jpg)
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or [email protected]) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
![Master Suite](/get-image-version/medium/uploads/cabin-photos/delfin-ii/master_suite.jpg)
![Suite](/get-image-version/medium/uploads/cabin-photos/delfin-ii/suite.jpg)
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or [email protected]) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
![Master Suite](/get-image-version/medium/uploads/cabin-photos/delfin-ii/master_suite.jpg)
![Suite](/get-image-version/medium/uploads/cabin-photos/delfin-ii/suite.jpg)
Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or [email protected]) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.
![Suite](/get-image-version/medium/uploads/cabin-photos/delfin-ii/suite.jpg)
![Master Suite](/get-image-version/medium/uploads/cabin-photos/delfin-ii/master_suite.jpg)
Delfin II
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Length | 36 metres |
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Built | 2009 |
Vessel Type: Luxury River Boat
Length: 36 metres
Passenger Capacity: 28 (in 14 suites)
Built: 2009
A perfect ship for touring along the Amazon river.
Public Areas: Outdoor areas include the well-designed, comfortable Top Deck, where sofas and chairs invite you to linger with a good book or a pair of binoculars. Enjoy drinks at the bar and unwind on cool, wooden-slat hammocks. The Top Deck is where the natural history staff will give their presentations with maps, large flat-screen plasma and digital technology. There is a small reference Library and the Bridge, where you are welcome to meet the captain and officers.
Meals: The air-conditioned dining room’s large windows provide panoramic views. A different visual presentation greets you at every meal, which are served in a single seating with unassigned tables. Meals on Delfin II are to be savored. Often special dishes will include sustainable products of the rain forest and sauces made with exotic regional fruits. The chef prepares dishes equal to any five-star restaurant.
Suites: Elegant, air-conditioned guest suites on the Main and Upper Decks all offer exceptional vistas. Each spacious suite has a minimalist décor with a luxurious overtone. Enjoy complimentary organic sun block, insect repellent, body lotion, shampoo and conditioner.
Expedition Equipment: 10-person skiffs — with individual seat cushions and plenty of leg room. Rain ponchos are kept handy in the skiffs and distributed if needed. Rubber boots are provided before an excursion if deemed necessary.
Special Features: Guests may swim directly from the skiffs using the convenient swim ladder, weather permitting
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