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FANTASTIC FAM TRIP TO PERU

THIS SECTION IS FOR TRAVEL AGENTS ONLY

Deluxe Amazon River Cruise

AMAZON TRAVEL AGENT ADVENTURE  

TRAVEL AGENTS TRAVELING TOGETHER FOR FUN & LEARNING!

Intimate group of 10 only

 

Visit Lima then sail the Amazon on the deluxe M/V Aria in the lap of luxury

 

APRIL 14, 2012 Departure from Miami   - 8 days / 6 nights      1st Agent   US $2,499.00 double including tips + tax 

SAT APR 14 - MIAMI-LIMA LA #2515 1840/2320 NOTE: (Check flight time with LAN Airlines 866-435-9526.) Depart Miami for Lima, Peru. After going through customs and immigration, you will be met and taken to the 5 star Westin Libertador Hotel located in San Isidro. (Meal service on plane)

SUN APR 15 - LIMA – Late morning a brief sightseeing tour of Lima the “City of Kings”, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 and the most important city in the Americas during colonial times.  After, we will visit the famous Larco Herrera Museum followed by a Peruvian Cuisine lunch at the Café Del Museo restaurant noted for their gourmet food.   Overnight at the Westin Libertador Hotel.  (BB & L)

MON APR 16 – LIMA-IQUITOS–AMAZON RIVER CRUISE LA #2382 240P/430P Late morning transfer to airport for your flight to Iquitos. Drive 1½ hours to Nauta to the beautiful M/V Aria to begin your luxurious cruise down the Amazon River. From the moment you step on board, you will enjoy the atmosphere of low-key luxury.  You will then be led to your handsomely appointed, over sized suite. (BB, Snack on plane & D)

TUE APR 17 – AMAZON RIVER CRUISE  –MARAÑON RIVER/CHOROYACU/PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE
7:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Boat Ride Expedition
This morning we will board the skiffs to explore part of the vast Amazon flooded forest. Your guides will tell you about the rainforest and its dynamic life, as we explore what scientists call a “gallery forest,” because of its narrow vegetation, creating a tunnel of leaves. As we float through this tunnel, it is easy to spot parrots, macaws, and fluffy monk saki monkeys, very close to the skiff.
12:30 p.m. Lunch
4:00 p.m. Jungle Walk and Village Visit
On this walk, your guides will introduce you to native people doing subsistence farming, and will tell you how they learned to cultivate wild plants and trees to earn farm income. As your adventure takes you deep into the primary forest, your guides will also show you the wealth of fruit trees and medicinal plants hidden in the jungle – and will reveal some of the plants’ secrets.
8:00 p.m. Dinner  (BB, L & D)

 

WED APR 18 – AMAZON RIVER CRUISE – TACSHA RIVER/PACAYA SAMIRIA/SAN MARTIN DE TIPISHCA
6:30 a.m. Breakfast
Today you can choose between two options:
Option 1: Full-day excursion to Primary forest with a Picnic Lunch
7:30 a.m. This morning you will board your skiff to go deep into the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, along the Samiria River. Along the route, we will have the opportunity to see various species of monkey, such as howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, saddleback tamarin monkeys and many bird species such as blue, yellow and scarlet macaws as well as toucans and some species of river hawks. We will arrive at the PV2 Tacsha watchpost, where we will follow a path deep into the rainforest. Enjoy a generous picnic lunch, before we begin our journey back to our vessel.
5:30 p.m. Arrive at the M/V Aria.

Option 2: Guided Jungle Walk/Siesta/Monkey and Dolphin Expedition
7:30 a.m. Guided Jungle Walk in the Primary Forest
This morning your Naturalist Guide will tell you all about sustainable resource management projects in Amazonia, and will take you to one of these projects, where villagers are planting palms to obtain oil. Your Guide may also show you the artificial nests created on the sand to protect turtle eggs. Then we will take you deep into the jungle, where you will encounter wildlife and learn first-hand about the important medicinal value of many jungle plants. We will also show you famous Kapok Trees (ceiba pentandra), the tallest trees in the Amazon Basin.
1:00 p.m. Lunch, followed by a Siesta
4:00 p.m. Caiman Expedition
In this late afternoon skiff excursion, keep your eyes directed toward the jungle canopy, where you can spot at least several kinds of primates—some of the 13 species of monkeys resident in the National Reserve. Perhaps you will catch a glimpse of tamarins and dusky titi monkeys, as well as pigmy marmoset monkeys. Watch for alligators, and keep your binoculars at the ready, as you are likely to see more than 200 species of birds. As the sun sets and our searchlight comes on, keep your eyes out for caimans, tree boas, tarantulas, and frogs.
8:30 p.m. Dinner (BB, L & D)

THU APR 19 – AMAZON RIVER CRUISE- YANAYAQUILLO/TAHUAYO/CHARO LAKE
6:30 a.m. Yanayaquillo Exploration and Breakfast Aboard the Skiffs
Back on the river as the sun rises, you will see a treasure trove of wildlife, including parrots, macaws, toucans, and many kinds of monkeys—as well as some “surprise” species that you have never seen before. Enjoy a “bag breakfast” of light sandwiches and fresh juice. Since we will stop near a popular dolphin feeding spot, you will see quite a show as you enjoy your meal.
As our journey nears its end, your luxurious home away from home starts to sail back down the river toward Iquitos. It isn’t over yet however. A new adventure awaits you this afternoon.
12:30 p.m. Lunch
3:30 p.m. Charo Lake Fishing Trip
This afternoon, we will travel to this splendid “hot spot” lake, where you will be certain to catch some of the more than 3,000 species of tropical fish that live in the Amazon basin. Our key focus will be on piranhas, those small, sharp-teethed carnivorous fish with a big reputation for being scary. Catching one will make for great cocktail conversation back home.
Once we are back onboard, the ship will continue its journey down stream, sailing toward Iquitos through the night.
7:00 p.m. Briefing in the Top Lounge - Recap of Itinerary and Sightings.
8:00 p.m. Farewell Dinner
Leaving the peace and beauty of the jungle behind, we will enjoy our final dinner together, swapping stories about the wonderful experiences shared on the river.
9:00 p.m. Crew Presentation
After dinner, your guides will introduce some of the crew members that you have not yet met, but who have been busy with the “behind the scenes” work that has helped to create a seamless experience.
(BB, L & D)

FRI APR 20 – AMAZON-IQUITOS-LIMA LA  #2383 500P/640P.

7:30 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Morning Excursion
The excursións today depend on the level of the river. Weather and time permitting, this will be the last opportunity to see how people live along the Amazon—by floating in skiffs through the lively riverside community of Belen, in Iquitos. Here, where the houses and shops actually float on the river during some months, you will see the bustling food market for the entire Peruvian Amazon. All local inhabitants throughout the region sell and purchase goods here.
11:00 a.m. Return to the M/V Aria
Sadly, it’s time to finish packing. Please leave your packed suitcases in your suite for pickup before going to lunch.
12.00 p.m. Light Lunch
1:15 p.m. Disembarkation/City Tour/Manatee Rescue Center/Transfer to the Airport
Your afternoon in the remote city of Iquitos, accessible only by river or air, will not disappoint. This bustling town, complete with a house built by Gustave Eiffel, was once a rich center of the rubber industry. Before we head for the airport, we will take you to visit the Manatee Rescue Center, where biologists and volunteers care for endangered Amazon manatees that conservation authorities have seized from local people, including fishermen. Biologists will give a presentation about the project and its efforts to help these helpless mammals. You will also see how the manatees are cared for and are prepared for re-introduction into their natural habitat. Finally, we will stop at the San Juan Amazonian Indian Market, for a last chance to shop for local crafts.
Check in at Iquitos International Airport for
flight to Lima where you will connect around midnight for flight back to Miami. (BB, L & Snack on plane)

 

SAT APR 21 - LIMA-MIAMI  LAN #2514 1245A/730A

Before midnight board your flight to Miami and homeward bound. (BB & Meal service on plane)

1st AGENT $2,499.00 and 2nd AGENT SAME AGENCY $2,599.00

SPOUSE /COMPANION $2,999.00 **** (Retail $7,000 per person)

INCLUDED: Hotel/ship accommodations for 6 nights including room taxes and service charges. Meals mentioned in itinerary BB=Buffet breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner. All transfers and tours on a private basis as noted including entrance fees and English speaking guide. Tips to guides, drivers, airport and hotel porters. Airfare via LAN Peru MIA-LIM-IQT-LIM-MIA. .  US Airport taxes $118.00: Lima and Iquitos domestic airport tax $5.00 each, and upon leaving Peru departure tax $32.00 included in final price and subject to change.)

NOT INCLUDED: Meals, unless specified in itinerary. Insurance. Any other service not mentioned in itinerary

Reservation Procedure: FAX:  1) Completed application.  2) Copy of current IATA/CLIA list. 3) Copy of current IATA/CLIA card. 4) Copy of personal or company check.  5) Then send all originals express mail or second day traceable mail

PHONE 305-278-4464 * FAX: 305-278-4454 * E-MAIL: FamTrips@TaraTours.com

Cancellations: Due to the closeness of this departure, ship cancellation policies are very, very strict.  No refunds.  Tara Tours will strive to retrieve refund monies if possible from other suppliers depending on the date of cancellation.

CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING! Issued airline tickets are non refundable at any time.

 

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Departure date: APRIL 14, 2012 PERUVIAN AMAZON

 

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