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Explore the top-rated Peru small ship cruises below.  Adventure Life works with the top-rated small ship cruise lines visiting Iquitos, Nauta, Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu, and we help match you with the perfect small ship and cruise itinerary for your specific tastes and needs. There are countless advantages to exploring on a small ship cruise versus a large cruise ship including avoiding crowds and being able to visit and explore smaller ports and scenic shorelines that large ships simply cannot access. The cost of Peru small ship cruises start at $3,750 for a trip of 5 to 16 days in 2025. Tell us about your dream Peru small ship cruise and our team of travel planners will help you make it a reality.  
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Llama at Machu Picchu ruins
from $7,178
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Islands and Incas

Galapagos & Machu Picchu - 15 Day Itinerary
  • Explore magical Machu Picchu
  • Visit the Inca terraces of Moray
  • Photograph iguanas & sea lions
  • Wonder at volcanic landscapes
Activity Level
Relaxed
Combine 8 days in the Galapagos with a trip to Peru and Machu Picchu. Explore Cusco, and the Sacred Valley, and spend two days discovering Machu Picchu learning about the ancient ways of the Incas and the traditions of Andean people today. Then fly to the Galapagos Islands for 8 days of wildlife & natural discovery!
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Hiking through the rainforest
from $3,800
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Amazon Discovery

4 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III
  • Join a night safari to Fundo Casual
  • Explore the exotic Amazon
  • Fish for pirahnas at Nauta Caño
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Variable
Explore the Amazon River on this spectacular 4-day river cruise, where you'll learn more about this incredible biome and its exceptional culture and wildlife, visiting local indigenous communities, doing nature hikes at day and night, and immersing yourself in the jungle world of monkeys, macaws, sloths, jaguars, and pink river dolphins!
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Village by a River Bank in the Peruvian Amazon
from $9,450
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Exploring the Upper Amazon

8 Day Itinerary aboard Crucero Amazonas
  • View the headwaters of the Amazon
  • Sail the black waters of the Yarapa
  • Explore Nauta the Forest of Mirrors
  • See the biodiversity of Las Palmas
  • Enjoy guided activities onboard
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Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on this 8-day Crucero Amazonas, a luxurious cruise ship along the Amazon River. From Iquitos, you will cross the Yarapa River to witness a range of avian species. Visit Puerto Miguel, Las Palmas, and Nauta Cano. Enjoy onboard activities and learn more about the Peruvian Amazon.
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Explore the Amazon by kayak
from $7,915
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Upper Amazon

Roundtrip Lima - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin II
  • Explore the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve
  • Watch for Amazon wildlife
  • Explore Lima
  • Visit local ribereños
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Lima / Lima
Activities
Hiking, Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on this 10-day cruise roundtrip Lima aboard the Delfin II and explore the pristine rainforest of Peru's Amazon region. Experience thrilling adventures as you navigate through jungle waterways, encounter a variety of wildlife, and immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture of ribereños. Discover the tranquility of quiet lakes, surrounded by towering ceiba trees and magnificent lily pads, while witnessing breathtaking sunsets.
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Sunset over the still waters of the Amazon
from $10,920
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Luxury Amazon Expeditions Cruise - Low Water

Nauta-Nauta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera
  • Experience birdwatching
  • Discover some products
  • Visit some villages
  • Enjoy Swimming and kayaking
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Nauta / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
Join Aqua Nera on this 8-day Amazon Cruise exploration from Nauta to Nauta and enjoy your village and local market visits as well as the time you will spend watching the beautiful wildlife.
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Macaw in the jungle
from $5,000
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Amazon Encounter

5 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III
  • Hike through Fundo Casual
  • Explore Nauta Caño
  • Discover Yanayaquillo River
Activity Level
Variable
Cruise the storied Amazon River in luxury on this 5-day itinerary aboard the Delfin III. Experience the local and remote villages lining the river and search for the mysterious pink river dolphin that lives between its shores. Opportunities to explore nature abound with day and night hikes where you'll see jaguars, monkeys, manatees, sloths, and more!
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Amazonian landscape during a boat trip trough the pristine river
from $5,000
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Voyage on the Amazon

5 Day Itinerary aboard Crucero Amazonas
  • See the historical town of Orellana
  • See monkeys in Rescue center
  • Discover the Yagua community
  • Visit wildlife in Manatee Center
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day adventure aboard the luxury ship Crucero Amazonas, experiencing the heart of the Amazon rainforest in ultimate comfort. Enjoy guided excursions, exquisite dining, and breathtaking wildlife sightings. Explore the pristine beauty of the Amazon River, immerse in local cultures, and relax in luxurious accommodations. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and luxury travelers alike.
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View of a small village in the Amazon rain forest on the shore of the Yanayacu River in Peru
from $3,750
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Amazon River Experience

4 Day Itinerary aboard Crucero Amazonas
  • Engage with the Yagua community
  • Visit the Manatee Rescue Center
  • See monkeys in the rescue center
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Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the heart of the Amazon rainforest in ultimate comfort on this 4-day adventure aboard the luxurious ship, the Crucero Amazonas. Enjoy guided excursions, exquisite dining, and breathtaking wildlife sightings. Experience the unspoiled splendor of the Amazon River and become fully immersed in the traditions of the rainforest.
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Llamas around Machu Picchu
from $12,576
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Exploring Galapagos + Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endeavour II
  • Encounter incredible wildlife
  • Experience the Galápagos undersea
  • See daybreak over Machu Picchu
  • Explore massive Ollantaytambo
Activities
Snorkeling, Land & Sea Exploration, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Link your 9-day small ship-based Galápagos adventure aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II to a 7-day land-based exploration of the archaeological wonders of Machu Picchu and the cultural wonders of Inca Peru, historic and modern. Make the most of your travel time as your expedition team makes the transition effortless for you.
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A magnificent sunset over Atacama's Valley
from $6,580
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Cruise from Chile to Peru

Valparaiso - Callao - 11 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • See Arica’s towering volcanoes
  • Visit Valparaiso's maze of monument
  • Discover ancient petroglyphs
  • Witness Atacama Desert’s salt flats
Starts / Ends
Valparaiso / Callao
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail from Valparaíso, Chile, aboard SH Vega on an 11-day cruise along South America's Pacific coast. Visit historic Coquimbo, Antofagasta, and Iquique, explore the Atacama Desert’s dramatic landscapes, and discover Arica and Matarani, gateway to Arequipa. Marvel at wildlife on the Ballestas Islands before concluding in Callao, Lima.
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