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Luxury Amazon River Cruise Review with Machu Picchu Extension

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👁️ 2K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 17:27
What This Creator Said
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Other · 15 nightsVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

it was a first class experience from the service and food and the accommodations

I would and I'd love to take some of my grandkids

this was one of the top five

it was more than a true true true bucketlist vacation

Creator's Tips & Advice

Wear long sleeves, long pants, boots, and hats to cover up for bugs
Acclimate to altitude by staying in lower valleys before visiting Machu Picchu

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

altitude sickness at Machu PicchuStay in lower valleys to acclimate and take it slow
physical activity at Machu PicchuBe prepared for stairs and climbing; may not be suitable for mobility issues

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise the Amazon River in Peru?
QWhat activities are available on an Amazon river cruise?
QHow to prepare for visiting Machu Picchu?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconExcursions4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4½ Happy BaconValue Pricing4 Happy BaconCabin Interior4½ Happy BaconDining Main4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cusco4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Acclimatization stay
Iquitos4½ Happy Bacon
Lima4 Happy Bacon
Top: Lima city tour
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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YouTube Video Description

Luxury Amazon River Cruise Review with a side trip to Machu Picchu. Colleen Atherton owner of Eaglewings Travels in Wichita Kansas joins Ken to detail her recent bucket list vacation to Peru and the Amazon. Colleen regales Ken with tales of adventure aboard Uniworld River Cruise's " Amazon Aria." Colleen describes this 15 day adventure with 7 days cruising the Amazon river followed by a trip to Machu Picchu. Learn about the first class accommodations and food. What there is to do for seven days on the Amazon, think bird watching, piranha fishing and more. Is this bucket list vacation for everyone? Colleen has advice for the faint of heart. Where does this destination rank on Colleens Top Five Destinations? Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/​ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact Eaglewings Travels: eaglewingstravel@gmail.com Eaglewings Travels Website:​ https://eaglewingstravels.com Image & Video Credits Video Clips: Courtesy of Uniworld River Cruises Pink Dolphin & Tree Frog : Courtesy of Uniworld River Cruises Aria Stateroom : Courtesy of Uniworld River Cruises Lima: Courtesy of Bigstock Cusco: Courtesy Bigstock Bird Wildlife: Courtesy un known guide but appreciated All other images : Courtesy Real Travel Expert Colleen Atherton RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk.