Uniworld Boutique River Cruises’ Peruvian River Journey

Deep in the heart of the Amazon lies a place known as the Forest of Mirrors, where the lush jungle is reflected in the inky waters of lagoons and the Amazonian rivers of Peru. This is where luxury meets adventure on an all-inclusive South American river cruise with Peru river cruises begin and end in Lima, the perfect place to begin discovering the magic of Peru. City tours capture the cultures, the flavors, the history and the community spirit of the nation’s capital like no other.

On the Peruvian Rivers & Rainforest Discovery tour, a short flight to Iquitos gets you to the gangway of the beautiful Aria Amazon, one of the finest ships in the Uniworld fleet. From there, you begin a fascinating journey in the Ucayali River and the black waters of Clavero Lake, learning about the local customs and exploring the Yarapa River in search of nocturnal wildlife.

The Amazon River and Tahuayo River follow, to both the San Pedro Forest and the town of Nauta, for an introduction to local customs deep within the forest. You will sail to the mysterious birthplace of the Amazon River, where the Ucayali and Maranon Rivers meet, to witness all manner of wildlife – day and night – with skiff tours and village walks revealing natural beauty and jungle community life. There may even be a chance to see the region’s famous pink river dolphins.

The Peruvian Amazon & Machu Picchu itinerary takes your journey one step further, flying you to Cusco to the heartland of the Inka Empire for an exploration of Urubamba (the Sacred Valley) and the majestic Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu). These are bucket-list adventures to be sure.