Day
1: Lima
Welcome upon your arrival in Lima. Transfer to your hotel in the famous Miraflores neighborhood. If time permits, we can arrange for a visit to some of Lima’s cultural sites or just relax while exploring 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 Archeological museums. Enjoy the rest of the evening before your flight to Cuzco early tomorrow morning. (B)
Day
3: Lima / Cuzco
Upon arriving in Cuzco (11,152 ft.), our guide will take you to the hotel where you can spend the morning resting and acclimating to the altitude. In the afternoon you will enjoy a group guided tour of Cuzco with its ancient cathedrals and amazingly crafted Inca walls. You will also visit Cuzco's nearby ruins; Kenko, Tambomachay, Puka Pukara, Saqsaywaman. (B)
Day
4: Cuzco / Sacred Valley; Pisac & Ollantaytambo / Cuzco
Today you
will visit 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. Before returning to Cuzco, our afternoon will come to a close
at the town of Ollantaytambo. Here, you will visit the site of the beautiful
rose-colored stone ruins where the Incans fought against the Spaniards.
(B, L)
Day
5: Cuzco / 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. Lunch will be served at the famous Sanctuary Lodge. We will descend to Aguas Calientes in the late afternoon where you can enjoy a relaxing evening. (B, L)
Day
6: 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 by train to Cuzco. Transfer to your hotel upon arrival in Cuzco. (B)
Day
7: Cuzco
Today explore Cuzco and your own pace. Is the last day for shopping and visiting again your favorite sites. (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)
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Please note: Actual day-by-day
itineraries may vary from those shown, in order to take advantage of
local sightseeing options.
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch
and D = Dinner
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