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Delfin III

12-Night From The Inca Empire To The Peruvian Amazon With The Nazca Lines Cruise from Lima

On Delfin III

Roundtrip from Lima

Sails Fri, Jan 1, 202712 nightsCruiseTour

One-wayArrive In Lima, PeruLima · 11 ports

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$736 / night avg · taxes & fees included

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13 ports on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Arrive In Lima, Peru → Lima-Pisco-Paracas & Nazca Lines → Paracas-Ballestas Island Cruise-Lima → Lima → Sacred Valley → Machu Picchu → Cusco → Cusco-Lima-Iquitos-Nauta-Peruvian Amazon River (Embarkation) → Peruvian Amazon → Iquitos (Disembarkation)

Day 11
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Day 22
Lima-Pisco-Paracas & Nazca Lines
LIMA–PISCO–PARACAS & NAZCA LINES Mysterious Signs DISCOVERY Drive south along the scenic Pan-American Highway to Pisco, the wine capital of Peru, and take a guided two-hour flight over the Nazca Lines—a series of drawings of animals and geometric figures etched into the parched soil—some up to 1,000 feet long—believed by some to be the astronomical calendar of the ancient Peruvians. (B,D)
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Day 33
Paracas-Ballestas Island Cruise-Lima
PARACAS–BALLESTAS ISLAND CRUISE–LIMA Exotic Life DISCOVERY This morning, head to the Bay of Paracas and take a cruise to the Ballestas Islands—home to a wide variety of sea mammals and exotic birds. See the huge Candelabro, a candelabra-shaped etching on the Paracas cliffside. Later, return to Lima where you will have free time to explore the fascinating Peruvian capital – where high-rises tower above ancient temples and colorful colonial architecture. (B)
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Lima
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Day 55
Sacred Valley
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Sacred Valley
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Day 77
Machu Picchu
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Day 88
Cusco
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Day 99
Cusco-Lima-Iquitos-Nauta-Peruvian Amazon River (Embarkation)
CUSCO–LIMA–IQUITOS–NAUTA–PERUVIAN AMAZON RIVER (EMBARKATION) Your Amazon Adventure Begins CLASSIC Today, you’ll travel by air to Lima and then on to Iquitos to begin your Amazon journey.Travel to Nauta and embark the luxurious vessel, the Delfin III, to cruise the Peruvian Amazon in comfort and convenience. Settle into your spacious suite before meeting your onboard Naturalist and Cruise Director.DISCOVERY Attend an onboard Welcome Reception to gain an overview of your upcoming Amazon experience. Your Naturalist Guide will offer information about the animal species of the Amazon ecosystem, the native villagers you’ll meet, and the spectacular plant life that thrives in this astonishing environment. See the two powerful Amazon tributaries—the Ucayali and Marañon Rivers—which converge to create the mighty Peruvian Amazon.Later, on board, enjoy an unforgettable dinner featuring Peruvian cuisine with the freshest local ingredients. (B,L,D)
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About this ship

The Delfin III is one of the newest luxury vessels cruising Peru's Amazon. On board this 22 all-suite ship, the rainforest is never far away, yet 5-star comforts and conveniences abound on board. Explore one of the wildest and bio-diverse places on earth while enjoying luxury aboard this intimate yet spacious vessel. Spend time relaxing on the open-air sun deck, take a dip in the refreshing plunge pool, or take a cooking class in the indoor lounge. Taste a Pisco sour at the ship's bar or pamper yourself with a spa treatment of Amazon elixirs. It truly is luxury at its finest.

Ports of call

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Arrive In Lima, Peru
Days 1, 13
Sailings from Arrive In Lima
Arrive In Lima, Peru
Lima-Pisco-Paracas & Nazca Lines
Day 2
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Lima-Pisco-Paracas & Nazca Lines
Paracas-Ballestas Island Cruise-Lima
Day 3
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Lima
Day 4
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Lima
Sacred Valley
Days 5, 6
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Sacred Valley
Machu Picchu
Day 7
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Machu Picchu
Cusco
Day 8
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Cusco
Cusco-Lima-Iquitos-Nauta-Peruvian Amazon River (Embarkation)
Day 9
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Peruvian Amazon
Days 10, 11
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Peruvian Amazon
Iquitos (Disembarkation)
Day 12
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Iquitos (Disembarkation)

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Included

Main dining rooms — Traditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitness — Ship amenities vary by vessel

Extra cost

Spa — Pamper yourself with a spa treatment of Amazon elixirs. It truly is luxury at its finest.
Specialty dining — Reservations and cover charges may apply

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Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges: 3
Dining / Restaurants: 1
Elevator / Lift: Yes
Kids Friendly: No
Number of Crew: 24
Number of Suites: 22
Passenger Capacity: 44
Ship Length: 183
Spa: Yes
Swimming Pools: 1
Year Built: 2015

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.