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AMAZON
LAND OF THE
FLOODED FOREST
EXPLORING PERU’S PACAYA-SAMIRIA RESERVE
ABOARD
DELFIN II
| 2018/2019
TM
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Lindblad Expeditions and National
Geographic have joined forces to further
inspire the world through expedition
travel. Our collaboration in exploration,
research, technology and conservation
will provide extraordinary travel expe-
riences and disseminate geographic
knowledge around the globe.
DEAR EXPLORER,
The Amazon is a place that you have to live to believe. And live it you
will on our in-depth expedition which is, appropriately, as immersive
as the jungle itself. Our journey focuses on the remarkable Pacaya-
Samiria Reserve, where the legendary Amazon officially originates at
the confluence of two fierce rivers—the Marañón and Ucayali. This less-
traveled, wilder part is teeming with the highest concentration of bird
species on the planet, plus energetic monkeys, sloths, caimans, and more. It is truly one of
the last great bastions of wildness.
And the
Delfin II
is the perfect platform for exploring this massively biodiverse region. It
is ideally sized with just 14 cabins—each with an expansive window wall that keeps you
connected to the views. Equipped with comfortable, custom-made skiffs that are specially
designed to tuck into narrow, canopied waterways, this elegant riverboat is your base
camp for discovering the hidden lakes, and flooded forests of the Peruvian Amazon’s
wild headwaters.
Each day you will have rewarding natural history experiences, and cultural experiences with
the people who call the river home, including a very special visit to the remote communities
supported by Minga Peru. This exceptional nonprofit is celebrating its 20th anniversary of
promoting sustainable change for indigenous women throughout the Peruvian Amazon and
they exclusively welcome Lindblad-National Geographic guests. (See more on page 10).
Each evening you’ll return to the ship’s cool confines to enjoy wonderful company, music,
and excellent meals that highlight the remarkable flavors of the region.
The Amazon is an all-five-senses travel experience, unlike anything else. And if you have
the time, I encourage you to consider making the most of your travel by combining your
Upper Amazon itinerary with either Peru’s highlands or the Galápagos. You’ll save 10%, and
our team makes the transition remarkably smooth. (See page 17 or call for details).
On behalf of our entire expedition team, I hope to welcome you aboard
Delfin II
soon.
All the best,
Sven-Olof Lindblad
Cover: Canopy walkway along the Amazon. © David Vargas
Left:
Delfin II.
© David Vargas. Ship’s registry: Peru
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TWO WORLD
ONE DIVE
ECUADOR
In Iquitos, embark the
finest ship on the river,
Delfin II,
and explore
the biodiversity
and wonder of the
Peruvian headwaters of
the Amazon.
IQUITOS
AMAZON RIVER
PERU
Whether you choose
Upper Amazon, Land
of the Incas, or both,
you’ll begin and
end your journey in
lovely Lima, perched
above the Pacific—
its historic center is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The verdant and temperate
Sacred Valley, the ‘breadbasket’
of the Inca empire, supplied
maize, and wealth, to Cusco
and Machu Picchu.
LIMA
Machu Picchu, standing in the midst of a
tropical mountain forest in the Andes,
is extraordinarily situated. With
lodgings adjacent to the grounds of
this World Heritage site, we’ll serenely
enjoy its gem-like setting.
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CUSCO
Cusco, 11,000 feet above sea
level, was named a UNESCO
World Heritage site in 1983.
The pre-Hispanic patterns
and buildings that shaped
the Imperial city of the Incas
are visible today.
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WONDERS,
RSE COUNTRY
In 2011, 100 million people worldwide elected the Amazon as one of
the
New Seven Wonders of Nature
and four years prior, in 2007 global
citizens voted Machu Picchu one of the
New Seven Wonders of the
World.
Both are in the same fantastically diverse country: Peru. And
now, you can choose to discover one or both—we offer two enriching
itineraries in the region, and if you have the time, they can be effortlessly
combined into one 16-night comprehensive land and river experience.
Our
Upper Amazon
voyage aboard the
Delfin II
focuses
on the Pacaya–Samiria National Reserve—a pristine swath
of jungle stretching more than five million acres, and harboring some of the
Amazon’s most fascinating flora and fauna. Protean in form, this riverine region
floods its banks, carves new tributaries, and then retreats to reveal inviting
forest clearings and beaches—all in response to Andean snows. The Peruvian
Amazon also offers us an unexpected highlight: time with the
ribereños
(traditional river people).
On our
Machu Picchu & Peru’s Land of the Inca
adventure you’ll progress
from sea level, to the temperate Sacred Valley and descend to Machu Picchu,
perched in the eyebrow of the jungle. At Machu Picchu’s moderate elevation, you’ll revel in
the soaring vistas, the monumental stone terraces that climb like sinuous staircases to the
mountaintops. And once fully acclimatized, you’ll explore high-altitude Cusco, which like
Rome or Athens is an imperial city, with its own exquisite architectural legacy.
ASTOUNDING ALONE, EVEN BETTER TOGETHER
On their own, these two voyages are nothing short of spectacular,
but pairing them together makes for an even more rewarding
journey—one that blends superb history, culture, natural history, and
beauty and allows you to truly maximize your time in the region.
Plus, when you combine itineraries you’ll receive a savings of 10%.
Our team makes the transition remarkably smooth so all you need do
is focus on the unforgettable experience at hand.
Clockwise from left: Local traditions reflect Inca heritage; Huayna Picchu
soars over the archaeological site; Monk Saki Monkey.
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