You will explore Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Tambopata, and the most popular and beautiful places that Cusco has to offer. In the Sacred Valley, you will get to know the surrounding villages and their customs, have an unforgettable experience appreciating the majesty of the Inca citadel Machu Picchu, feel the energy of the Andes, and finally, delve into the depths of the jungle in Tambopata. An incredible experience that you cannot miss!
Upon arrival in Lima, you will receive assistance and be transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, at 2:00 p.m., the City Tour will begin with a visit to the ancient “Huaca Pucllana”. Then, you will explore the Historic Center of Lima with more than fifty colonial monuments, including the Main Square and the Cathedral Basilica. The visit to the monumental complex of San Francisco will highlight colonial religious art and the “Catacombs”. The day will conclude by exploring contemporary Lima in residential areas such as El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores, and Larcomar.
Night at a hotel in Lima.
The day begins at 5:15 a.m. with a private transfer to Paracas, arriving at 8:30 a.m. to head to the dock. At 9:00 a.m., embark on an exciting excursion to the Ballestas Islands, on the Paracas Peninsula, home to sea lions, seabirds, and penguins. After capturing photos of sea lions and birds, return to the dock. Later, head to Ica at 1:00 p.m., where you visit a winery at “El Catador” to taste wines and piscos. The journey then continues to the Huacachina Oasis, surrounded by stunning dunes, where you take an exciting ride on dune buggies and practice sandboarding on the dunes. Finally, return to Lima for an overnight stay at the hotel.
Night at a hotel in Lima.
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a pick-up around 09:05 a.m. to head to Nazca. At 11:15 a.m., arrive at the airfield in Nazca for the eagerly awaited overflight of the mysterious Nazca Lines, where enormous drawings of animals and geometric figures are revealed from the heights. After the fascinating tour, return to the hotel in Lima for an overnight stay.
Night at a hotel in Lima.
The day begins with a transfer from the hotel in Lima to Lima Airport to board the flight to Cusco. The journey takes 1 hour, and upon arrival in Cusco, you receive a warm welcome at the airport and are transferred to the hotel.
In the afternoon, around 1:00 p.m., the city tour of Cusco starts with a guide, exploring prominent landmarks such as the Cusco Cathedral and Qorikancha Temple. The visit continues to nearby archaeological sites, including Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, concluding near the Plaza de Armas around 6:00 p.m.
Night at a hotel in Cusco.
After breakfast at the hotel, at 8:00 a.m., we will start the day by visiting the Andean Textile Center of Awanacancha and the archaeological complex of Pisac, providing insight into the advanced architectural knowledge of the Incas. The artisan market of Pisac offers the opportunity to acquire authentic souvenirs. At noon, we will head to Urubamba to enjoy a buffet lunch with exquisite Peruvian cuisine. In the afternoon, we will explore the strategic fortress of Ollantaytambo, a military, agricultural, and religious center in the Sacred Valley. Here, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night, preparing to explore Machu Picchu early the next day.
Night at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Upon waking up, we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel before taking the bus to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The 30-minute journey will finally lead us to this wonder. Our guide will take us on a guided tour to explore in depth the history and architecture of the Inca City of Machu Picchu. After the Machu Picchu tour, we can have lunch, and in the afternoon, we will board the return train and be transferred from the station to our hotel in Cusco.
Night at a hotel in Cusco.
We arrive in Puerto Maldonado from Cusco by plane on a flight of approximately 1 hour. Once in Puerto Maldonado, a short car ride and a 45-minute boat ride along the Madre de Dios River will take you to our Lodge in the Amazon. After lunch, explore the forest through tailor-made activities with an experienced guide, such as hikes along the trail system to discover Amazonian biodiversity. Enjoy bird watching and observing the flora. At sunset, participate in the Night River excursion to experience nightlife in the jungle. Amazonian dinner is served in the main dining room, followed by a complimentary Pisco Sour. Retreat to your cabin to rest with the sounds of the forest.
Night in Puerto Maldonado.
Start the day early with a buffet breakfast available from 05:30. Explore Lake Sandoval, a gleaming water mirror within the Tambopata National Reserve, boarding a canoe to observe various species, from birds to anacondas. Return for lunch and in the afternoon, enjoy the thrilling Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, a system of hanging bridges at 344 meters high, followed by the Anaconda Walk on a raised platform 200 meters above a flooded forest. End the day with an à la carte dinner.
Night in Puerto Maldonado.
Embark on a 25-minute boat journey to the Chacra and Quebrada de Gamitana to explore the biodiversity of the Amazon. Discover a variety of exotic fruits and vegetables at the Gamitana farm and walk along a trail to the Quebrada, home to piranhas and caimans. After lunch, sail upstream to Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción to learn about the botanical diversity of the Amazon. Enjoy a canoe ride in search of nocturnal fauna, end the day with the thrilling Night Forest excursion to discover the nightlife of the forest.
Night in Puerto Maldonado.
Have breakfast surrounded by the melody of parrots and the presence of tanagers in the gardens of Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, a refuge with 540 bird species. Check-out is at 10:00 a.m., and if your flight permits, enjoy an optional lunch (additional cost). Embark on a peaceful 45-minute journey upstream to return to Puerto Maldonado airport for your flight to Lima. This four-day itinerary is suggested, and activities can be adapted based on your preferences and weather conditions.
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Assistance upon your arrival at Lima's "Jorge Chávez" International Airport and subsequent transfer to the selected hotel. In the afternoon (2:00 p.m.), we pick you up from your hotel to start the City Tour, which will last approximately 2 and a half hours. We begin our tour with a panoramic view of the “Huaca Pucllana”, a magnificent ceremonial and archaeological center built in the 4th century A.D. and considered a "Sacred Town" by the Incas.
We visit the Historic Center of Lima, where you will appreciate more than fifty colonial monuments and buildings, highlighting the Paseo de la República, Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, Archbishop's Palace, Cathedral Basilica, Municipal Palace, among others. The Viceroyalty of Peru was the most important of the Spanish Empire, and Lima was its capital. Next, we visit the MONUMENTAL COMPLEX OF SAN FRANCISCO, which constitutes the largest sample of colonial religious art in America. The visit includes the underground crypts known as "Catacombs."
Finally, we will visit contemporary Lima, taking a stroll through the most traditional residential areas of Lima, El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores, and Larcomar.
Night at a hotel in Lima.
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Approximately 5:15 a.m. Departure to the city of Paracas in private service. Around 8:30 a.m. Arrival in the city of Paracas, where we will head to the pier. At 9:00 a.m. approx.Ballestas Islands.
Excursion to the Paracas Peninsula, the most important wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian coast. Motorboat ride to the Ballestas Islands. You will see sea lions, boobies, pelicans, penguins, and other seabirds. Free time before returning to take photos of sea lions, seals, and seabirds. Return to the pier. Approximate duration: 2 hours. At a coordinated time, departure to the city of Ica.
1:00 p.m. Huacachina Lagoon
Pick up of passengers to start our tour. During the tour, we will see and visit the "El Catador" winery and restaurant: The most touristy winery in Ica, where we will walk through its facilities to taste its wines, piscos, cachinas, and learn about the elements used for artisanal production. In this place, there will be time for lunch (not included), and you will find typical food of Ica. Then we will go to the Oasis of Huacachina, where we will enjoy an impressive landscape of the Huacachina Lagoon surrounded by immense dunes. We will also see the mermaid monument in Huacachina and the craft center of the place.
Buggies and Sandboarding on the shores of the Huacachina lagoon, we will drive our sand buggies to the west, towards the desert, where there is a great variety of dunes. Here we will ride our buggy through a large part of the desert, going up and down the dunes. Then we will drive our vehicle to the top of a large dune, where our guide instructor will show you how to practice the sport of sandboarding. Once at the top, our clients can enjoy this sport safely and take many photos. Then we will return to Lima.
Night at a hotel in Lima.
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Breakfast at the hotel. At approximately 9:05 a.m., pick up from the hotel to head to Nazca.Around 11:15 a.m. Arrival at the Nazca airfield. Waiting time.
Flight over the Nazca Lines. We will board a small plane that will fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines; huge linear drawings of animals, birds, and geometric figures, drawn in the desert, which can only be appreciated from the air.After the tour, return to the hotel in Lima.
Night at a hotel in Lima.
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Transfer from Lima hotel to Lima Airport for your flight to Cusco. Welcome at Cusco Airport and transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon, around 1:00 p.m., we pick you up from the hotel and start our tour of Cusco. With our guide, you will explore the city's most important monuments, starting with the Cathedral of Cusco. Then, we visit the Qorikancha Temple or Temple of the Sun.
We continue our guided tour of the archaeological sites located around the city of Cusco; starting with Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. Our tour ends near the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Night at a hotel in Cusco.
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Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Breakfast at the hotel. At 8:00 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel and start by visiting the Andean textile center of Awanacancha, followed by the Archaeological Complex of Pisac, located 45 minutes from Cusco by private transport. Pisac will give you an idea of the advanced knowledge that the Incas achieved in architecture. Another good reason to visit Pisac is its artisan market, where you can find some unique and authentic souvenirs.
At noon, we will head to the town of Urubamba, where we will enjoy the buffet lunch, allowing you to savor delicious Peruvian cuisine. Urubamba was one of the main agricultural centers of the Inca Empire. Currently, the world's best corn is harvested here.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Ollantaytambo Fortress, which was a strategic military, agricultural, and religious center to manage and control the Sacred Valley. This is deduced from the constructions that are presumed to be for agricultural deposits and for military use, such as walls and watchtowers (probably to protect themselves from jungle ethnic groups). This archaeological site comprises a series of superimposed terraces, showing impressive and large finely carved stone blocks located on the upper terrace.In Ollantaytambo, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes to be able to visit Machu Picchu early the next day.
Night at a hotel in Aguas Calientes.
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Early in the morning, we will have breakfast at the hotel and take the bus that will transfer us to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The journey takes 30 minutes, and we will finally arrive at Machu Picchu. Our guide will start the guided tour so that you can better understand the history and architecture of the Inca City of Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, we will board the return train, where we will pick you up from the station to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.
Night at a hotel in Cusco.
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Transfer from your hotel in Cusco to the Airport and board a 1-hour flight from Cusco to the city of Puerto Maldonado, known as the Capital of Biodiversity. A car ride will take you to the port to start the Amazon adventure with a 45-minute boat ride along the winding banks of the Madre de Dios River. The motorized boat will take you to Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, nestled in the heart of the rainforest. After a brief welcome talk, settle into your cabin, located within Peru's first private Ecological Reserve; preserved by Inkaterra since 1975 due to its delicate environment. After lunch, return to your rustic luxury cabin for a nap or relax in your hammock.
You can then choose activities of your preference from the wide variety of à la carte excursions to be carried out with your experienced Inkaterra Explorer Guide. We recommend exploring the Trochas System for an introduction to the intricate biodiversity of the Amazon basin and the different layers of the rainforest. Walk surrounded by impressive trees, such as the Shihuahuaco, while your ears perceive the songs and whispers of the exotic wildlife inhabiting this ecosystem. These are ideal opportunities for bird watching and enjoying the abundant vegetation. Have your camera ready in case sloths or monkeys appear in the trees.
At sunset, we recommend taking our pleasant Night River Excursion to see how the jungle transforms into a nocturnal world, giving way to species adapted to the shadows of the night. You may encounter nightjars, owls, capybaras, and even hidden caimans along the riverbanks. An Amazon-inspired dinner awaits you in the main dining room from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., where we invite you to toast with your complimentary Pisco Sour. Back in your comfortable cabin, you can rest while being lulled by the symphony of creatures inhabiting the surrounding forest.
Overnight in Puerto Maldonado.
Sunlight filters through the thickness of the trees as the jungle inhabitants awaken from their slumber. You can join them early with the buffet breakfast available from 5:30 a.m. Visit Lake Sandoval this morning, a radiant water mirror found within the Tambopata National Reserve. Board a carved wooden canoe and paddle gently through the water channels that feed the lake, then navigate it, flanked by beautiful palm trees. This serene lake is home to various bird species, the endangered giant river otter, howler monkeys, macaws, anacondas, turtles, black caimans, among other animals. Return to Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica in time for lunch. In the afternoon, we recommend climbing the thrilling Inkaterra Canopy Walkway and taking the Anaconda Walk.
The Inkaterra Canopy Walkway is a secure and sophisticated system of eco-friendly hanging bridges built 344 meters (1,135 feet) above the ground, connected by eight platforms and two panoramic observation towers. This is an unforgettable opportunity to observe the Amazon rainforest from the treetops and understand its dimensions. Ascend the first tower to 38 meters (124 feet) above the ground, with senses alert to spot toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, monkeys, and the elusive three-toed sloth. Extend your elevated visit to enjoy the sunset with cocktails from an observation tower, or spend a unique night in a treehouse designed with surprising amenities (additional cost services).
Upon descent, take a 30-minute walk on the Anaconda Walk: a 200-meter (656 feet) long elevated wooden platform built over a flooded aguajales forest. In this luxurious ecosystem, you can observe various species of amphibians, birds, mammals, abundant flora, and interesting trees. Back at the lodge, you can enjoy our daily nature presentation at the Eco Center, or book a spa treatment. The à la carte dinner awaits you from 7:00 p.m.
Overnight in Puerto Maldonado.
Take a 25-minute boat trip to Chacra and Quebrada de Gamitana to discover more mysteries of the rainforest. The Amazon is an almost inexhaustible source of exotic fruits and vegetables, many of which have healing properties benefiting local communities living in the remote jungle. In the Gamitana model farm, surrounded by the sounds and scents of the Amazon, you can see up close how a variety of ingredients are cultivated by local farmers and taste seasonal fruits. Walk through a trail of thick vegetation under the green canopy to reach the Gamitana Creek. This dark and muddy creek is home to piranhas, caimans, turtles, and birds hiding along its banks.
Return to Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica for lunch. Sail 35 minutes upstream to Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción, built on an old cocoa and rubber plantation in the fifties. Founded by Catholic missionaries, this property served as a medical and ecological research center. With over 200 different plant species, see why the Amazon is considered the world's largest pharmacy and learn about its uses and benefits up close. Then, enjoy a relaxing 30-minute canoe ride in search of turtles, diving birds, nightjars, and herons before returning to your lodge.
Under the moonlight, venture to take the Night Forest excursion. Equipped with flashlights, walk through the foliage while your senses perceive movements among the vegetation and nocturnal sounds of the forest that appear from different directions around you. Alongside your Inkaterra Explorer Guide, find animal activity and observe species that only emerge at night.
Overnight in Puerto Maldonado.
Enjoy your last day surrounded by nature, while parrots sing among the trees and tanagers sneak through vibrant gardens. An environment with a surprising amount of wildlife recorded within and around Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica (540 bird species have been inventoried in the property's areas). Check-out is at 10:00 a.m.; depending on the time of your return flight, lunch can be arranged for this day (additional cost applies). Embark on your boat for a 45-minute upstream journey to reach the airport for your flight back to Lima. This four-day journey is a suggested itinerary. Activities and excursions can be chosen à la carte upon arrival at the lodge and are subject to change according to the weather conditions at the time of your visit.
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TRAIN EXPEDITION
Tambopata INKA TERRA AMAZON RESERVE 03 NIGHTS
03 FLIGHTS: LIMA - CUSCO; CUSCO - PTO MALDONADO and PTO MALDONADO - LIMA
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TRAIN EXPEDITION
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TRAIN EXPEDITION
Tambopata INKA TERRA AMAZON RESERVE 03 NIGHTS
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TRAIN EXPEDITION
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