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Itinerary* Lima u Iquitos u Río Amazonas u Río Marañón Sacred Valley u Machu Picchu u Cuzco February 2 to 14, 2020 Day 1 Depart the U.S./Arrive in Lima, Peru 2 Lima/Fly to Iquitos/Nauta/ Embark Zafiro/Río Amazonas 3 Río Amazonas/Río Ucayali 4 Río Amazonas/Río Ucayali/ Río Marañón/Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve 5 Río Marañón/Río Pucate/Río Ucayali 6 Río Marañón/Nauta 7 Nauta/Disembark ship/Iquitos/Fly to Lima/ Fly to Cuzco/Sacred Valley 8 Sacred Valley 9 Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu 10 Machu Picchu/Cuzco 11 Cuzco 12 Cuzco/Fly to Lima/Depart for the U.S. 13 Arrive in U.S. Delve into the lush mystery of the Amazon River Basin and the legendary “lost city of Incas,” Machu Picchu. This unforgettable journey features a five-night natural history cruise aboard the deluxe, all-Suite ZAFIRO, two nights in the breathtaking Sacred Valley , one night in Machu Picchu and two nights in Cuzco . Cruise through our planet’s largest rainforest ecosystem, where the number of butterfly species climbs into the thousands and other species have yet to be even discovered. Led by expert Peruvian naturalists, explore the boundless diversity of nature’s most wondrous offerings, from delicate orchids to transparent glass frogs and pink river dolphins. Visit local villages to observe the traditional way of life of the ribereños (river people). In the Urubamba Valley, visit the terraced Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo; tour historic Cuzco, the ancient Inca capital; and experience Machu Picchu, a mysterious engineering marvel perched on the Andes. A special Pre-Program Option to UNESCO World Heritage-designated colonial Lima is offered. This unique program is an exceptional value, and space is extremely limited. Machu Picchu Toco Toucan Deluxe All-Suite Riverboat Zafiro AMAZON RIVER EXPEDITION INCLUDING MACHU PICCHU AND THE SACRED VALLEY distinctive travel for more than 35 years Pacific Ocean SOUTH AMERICA A m a z o n R i v e r UNESCO World Heritage Site Air Routing A n d es M o u n t a i n s Cuzco Machu Picchu Lima PERU Iquitos Nauta Ucayali River Tapiche River Pucate River Marañón River Iquitos Nauta Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve

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Itinerary*Lima u Iquitos u Río Amazonas u Río Marañón

Sacred Valley u Machu Picchu u CuzcoFebruary 2 to 14, 2020

Day1 Depart the U.S./Arrive in Lima, Peru2 Lima/Fly to Iquitos/Nauta/

Embark Zafiro/Río Amazonas3 Río Amazonas/Río Ucayali4 Río Amazonas/Río Ucayali/

Río Marañón/Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve5 Río Marañón/Río Pucate/Río Ucayali6 Río Marañón/Nauta7 Nauta/Disembark ship/Iquitos/Fly to Lima/

Fly to Cuzco/Sacred Valley8 Sacred Valley9 Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu10 Machu Picchu/Cuzco11 Cuzco12 Cuzco/Fly to Lima/Depart for the U.S.13 Arrive in U.S.

Delve into the lush mystery of the Amazon River Basin and the legendary “lost city of Incas,” Machu Picchu. This unforgettable journey features a five-night natural history cruise aboard the deluxe, all-Suite Zafiro, two nights in the breathtaking Sacred Valley, one night in Machu Picchu and two nights in Cuzco. Cruise through our planet’s largest rainforest ecosystem, where the number of butterfly species climbs into the thousands and other species have yet to be even discovered. Led by expert Peruvian naturalists, explore the boundless diversity of nature’s most wondrous offerings, from delicate orchids to transparent glass frogs and pink river dolphins. Visit local villages to observe the traditional way of life of the ribereños (river people). In the Urubamba Valley, visit the terraced Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo; tour historic Cuzco, the ancient Inca capital; and experience Machu Picchu, a mysterious engineering marvel perched on the Andes. A special Pre-Program Option to UNESCO World Heritage-designated colonial Lima is offered. This unique program is an exceptional value, and space is extremely limited.

Machu Picchu

Toco Toucan

Deluxe All-Suite Riverboat Zafiro

AMA ZON RIVER EXPEDITIONI NC LU DI NG M ACHU PICCHU A N D

T H E S ACR ED VA LLEY

d i s t i n c t i v e t r a v e l f o r m o r e t h a n 35 y e a r s

Pacific Ocean

SOUTH AMERICA

Amazon River

UNESCOWorld Heritage Site

Air Routing

Andes Mountains

Cuzco

Machu Picchu

Lima

PERU

IquitosNauta Ucayali

RiverTapiche

River

Pucate River

MarañónRiver

Iquitos

Nauta

Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve

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AMA ZON RIVER EXPEDITIONI NC LU DI NG M ACHU PICCHU

* The Travel Program outlined here is subject to the final Itinerary, Included Features, Post-Program Option, pricing and terms and conditions as set forth in the final printed 2020 Amazon River Expedition brochure. Upon your receipt of the corresponding printed brochure, you will be asked to reconfirm your reservation(s).

I N C L U D E D F E A T U R E S *

In Lima◆u One night (Day 1) and one day room

(Day 12) in the first-class Wyndham Costa Del Sol Airport Hotel.

◆u Full breakfast.Flights round trip between Lima and Iquitos.In Iquitos

◆u City tour, including lunch.◆u Visit to the lively, traditional

Upper Belén Market.◆u Visit to the Manatee Rescue Center for

an up-close encounter with these gentle endangered animals.

Transfers round trip between Iquitos and Nauta.On Board the Exclusively Chartered, Deluxe, All‑Suite Zafiro

◆u Five-night cruise round trip Nauta on the Amazon, Ucayali, Marañón and Pucate Rivers and their tributaries.

◆u Deluxe, air-conditioned, river-view Suite.◆u All meals aboard ship.◆u Visit to a butterfly conservation farm owned

and operated by local ribereños.◆u Naturalist-led small boat excursions along

blackwater rivers and flooded forests in search of exotic Amazonian wildlife.

◆u Boat excursion into the Pacaya‑Samiria National Reserve to encounter pink river dolphins.

◆u Small boat excursion to see the fascinating giant Victoria amazonica water lilies.

◆u Nature walk through the virgin rainforest led by expert naturalists who identify the unique flora and fauna.

◆u Exclusive presentation by a Jíbaro shaman, who will perform traditional spiritual rites and demonstrate ancient medicinal practices.

◆u Nighttime excursion in search of nocturnal rainforest animals, such as caiman, bats and capybara.

◆u Exotic red‑bellied piranha fishing expedition.◆u Specially arranged visit to an Amazon

village to learn more about the traditional culture, history and customs of the indigenous ribereños.

◆u Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the preservation of the endangered Amazon Basin by planting a tree in the rainforest.

◆u Cooking demonstration of Amazonian specialties in a local village.

Flights round trip between Lima and Cuzco. Transfers round trip between Cuzco and the Sacred Valley.In Urubamba Valley

◆u Two nights in the Sonesta Posada del Inca Hotel, with breakfast each morning and two dinners in the hotel.

◆u Excursion to the colorful market and the Traditional Textile Center in the picturesque Quechua village of Chinchero.

◆u Visit to the fascinating Pablo Seminario Workshop in the quaint town of Urubamba.

◆u Tour of the terraced Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo.

Scenic rail transfers round trip Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu with views of the Inca Trail.In Machu Picchu

◆u One night in the deluxe Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, with one breakfast, one lunch and one dinner in the hotel.

◆u Lunch in the Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu.◆u Tour of stunning Machu Picchu, the “lost city of

the Incas” and a UNESCO World Heritage site.◆u Early morning visit to Machu Picchu to see the

sunrise over the mysterious ruins.

In Cuzco◆u Two nights in the Five-Star

JW Marriott El Convento, ideally located in Cuzco’s historic center, with breakfast each morning and one dinner in the hotel.

◆u Lunch in a local restaurant.◆u Tour of Cuzco, a UNESCO World Heritage

site, including the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Temple of the Sun and the Inca ruins of Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park.

Always Included◆u Transfers and luggage handling abroad if your

arrival(s)/departure(s)coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s).

◆u Experienced, English-speaking local guides for included excursions.

◆u Gratuities to local guides and drivers.◆u Complimentary refillable water bottle and

purified water stations aboard ship.◆u Hospitality desk in the hotels.◆u Experienced Gohagan & Company

Travel Directors at your service.◆u Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy

for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.

Colonial LimaPre-Program Option*

R E S E R V E E A R LY !

Tour No. 153-02/02/20-149

o Please send me/us the travel program brochure (anticipated publication date July 2019).

03/28/19-01

From $6995 per person, double occupancy (approximate land/cruise only)*

Send to: Gohagan & Company 209 South LaSalle Street, Suite 500 Chicago, IL 60604-1446 Phone: (800) 922-3088 Fax: (312) 609-1141

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