Day 1: Lima

Welcome upon your arrival in Lima. Transfer to your hotel in the famous Miraflores neighborhood. If time permits, feel free to explore Miraflores at your own pace.

Day 2: Lima

During the morning you will enjoy a guided city tour of Lima. In the afternoon you will visit the famous Larco and Archaeological museums. Enjoy the rest of the evening before your flight to Cuzco early tomorrow morning. (B)

Day 3: Lima / Cuzco

Early transfer to the airport for your flight to Cuzco. Upon arriving in Cuzco (11,152 ft.), you will be transferred to your hotel where you can spend the rest of the day acclimating to the altitude. (B)

Day 4: Cuzco

Feel free to explore the city during the morning. In the afternoon we will enjoy a guided tour of Cuzco with its ancient cathedrals and amazingly crafted Inca walls. We will also visit Cuzco's nearby ruins; Kenko, Tambomachay, Puka Pukara, Saqsaywaman. (B)

Day 5: Cuzco / Sacred Valley

Today we will explore the Sacred Valley (9,350 ft.) and experience the rich colors of its traditional towns and ruins. Through the scenic countryside we will make our way to the town of Pisac to visit the town's colorful market. After lunch we will tour the town of Ollantaytambo. Here, you will visit the site of the beautiful rose-colored stone ruins where the Incans fought the Spaniards. (B, L).

Day 6: Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu

Early morning transfer to board the train (upgraded to Vistadome) to Machu Picchu (7,875 ft.). During the trip you will enjoy great views of the mountains, river and sometimes a glance of the awesome Condor. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes you will begin a guided tour of Machu Picchu. We will descend to Aguas Calientes in the late afternoon where you can enjoy a relaxing evening. (B)

Day 7: Machu Picchu / Cuzco

Free day to return to Machu Picchu (re-entry fee and transfer included). You might want to wake up early and take some pictures from the Puerta del Sol in Machu Picchu. Today is also a great opportunity to climb Wayna Picchu. In the afternoon we will return to your hotel in Cuzco. (B)

Day 8: Cuzco / Puerto Maldonado / Amazon Basin

Fly to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival we will stop at the Lodge's office in Puerto Maldonado where you can store any excess luggage. We will arrive to the lodge after a 20 minute drive and a 45 minute boat ride which offers beautiful views of exotic plants, birds and caimans. At the lodge you can enjoy great views of the Amazon from the Canopy tower. After dinner we will participate in an ecotourism lecture by a professional guide. (B, L, D)

Day 9: Amazon Basin

After breakfast you can choose from several guided tours such as the "Tres Chibadas Oxbow Lake". Once at the Lake we will paddle around the lake in a catamaran searching for Giant River otters, caimans, hoatzins and horned screamers. You can also choose to observe dozens of parrots and parakeets licking clay by the river. During the afternoon you can take an ethnobotanical tour that will expose you to botanical and medicinal wonders. After dinner you will have the option of hiking out at night, when most of the mammals are active. (B, L, D)

Day 10: Amazon Basin / Puerto Maldonado / Lima

Enjoy a walk around the lodge before traveling to Puerto Maldonado to board your flight to Lima. (B)

End of Services Please note: Actual day-by-day itineraries may vary from those shown in order to take advantage of local sightseeing options, trains or flight schedules changes, or other unforeseen events. Bon Voyage!! (B)

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(B): Breakfast (L): Lunch (D): Dinner

Important Notice Actual day-by-day itineraries may vary from those shown in order to take advantage of local sightseeing options, trains or flight schedules changes, or other unforeseen events.

Note: Yellow Fever Vaccine highly recommended for the Amazon Basin portion.

 

Price

• 10 days / 9 nights from $1,690 per person based on double occupancy.

• Add $610 for single occupancy or deduct $70 for triple occupancy.

• If triple occupancy, please deduct $100

• Price based on check or cash payment (please add 3% if paying via credit card)

 

What is Included

• All hotel accommodations.

• Meals as indicated in the itinerary - B: breakfast, L: lunch and D: dinner.

• All sightseeing as shown as part of an open group (private tours available).

• Services of bilingual professional guides.

• Roundtrip Cuzco to Machu Picchu train ticket (upgraded to the Vistadome Train - reserved seats). Note: If tickets are not available on the Vistadome and only on the Tourist train (Backpacker), you will get a $30/pp credit.

• Two days admission passes to Machu Picchu ruins.

• Airport transfers.

• All gratuities except to guides.

 

Additional Budget Considerations

• Domestic flights: about $160/segment (i.e.: Lima / Cuzco / Lima is around $320)

• Airport taxes (check our Travel Tips Section to find out the latest tax rates)

 

Other Fees (if applicable)

• Inti Raymi festival in Cuzco (from June 22 to June 27): add $200/person ($300 single)

• Please add $100/person for trips scheduled the following year.

 

Items NOT included in the price

• International or Domestic flights unless stated. Note: We will be more than happy to purchase the domestic tickets at your request.

• Personal expenses such as beverages; lunch or dinner (unless in the itinerary)

• Laundry services

• Travel insurance (strongly recommended - see our Travel Tips section for details)

• Excess baggage fees

• Communication charges

• Airport departure or arrival taxes

• Cost of obtaining passports or visas

• Gratuities to guides

• Any other expense not mentioned on what is included

 

Please do not hesitate to call 1-800-667-6134 for additional information.

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