These 8 days begin in Cusco high in the Andes with a City Tour of Cusco, then continue at a lower elevation in the Sacred Valley followed by a visit to Machu Picchu. On Day 5 you'll fly out of Cusco to Puerto Maldonado to experience the Amazon and Monkey Island with walks to nearby oxbow lakes which are teeming with wildlife.
This trip involves travel by train, plane, tour bus and river boat and 2 to 3 star hotels and lodge stays. Some walking is required at the ruins and jungle walks.
3 Flights, Expedition train, bus tickets and entrances included. Some meals are included. Standard Ecoamazonia "Ecoadventure" Bungalo stay.
Minimal to Some physical walking. Some Jungle hiking.
These tours are private and pooled. Minimum 2 passengers.
These sites are very touristic. Ecoamazonia Lodge is popular.
Day 1 Arrival in Lima
We will be waiting at the airport holding a sign with your name on it. From there we will transfer to your hotel in Lima.
Includes Airport Transfer / Accommodation
Day 2 Flight Lima to Cusco - City Tour
Pickup at your hotel early morning and transfer back to Lima's airport. Flight to Cusco and transfer to your hotel in Cusco. City Tour of Cusco in the Afternoon. Guided tour of Qoricancha, Q'enqo, Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay and Puka Pukara. Your tourist entrance ticket (BTG) is included. Stay the night in Cusco.
Includes Meals B / Flight / Transfers / Entrances (BTG) / Tour / Guide / Accommodation
Day 3 Sacred Valley - Night in Ollantaytambo
Guided tour of Pisaq and Pisaq's market followed by lunch in Urubamba and another guided tour of Ollantaytambo. Stay the night in Ollantaytambo.
Includes Meals BL / Transfers / Entrances / Guide / Accommodation
Day 4 Train to Machu Picchu - Return to Cusco
Board the train in Ollantaytambo for Cusco (1.5 hrs) followed by bus up to Machu Picchu and a guided tour. After free time you'll return to Cusco by train then by bus.
Includes Meals B / Train and Bus Tickets / Transfers / Entrances / Guide / Accommodation
Day 5 Flight to Puerto Maldonado - Boat to Lodge - Caiman Lake - Lodge
Enjoy a 40 min flight into the jungle then transfer to the port and to the lodge by motor boat followed by a visit to Cocha Caiman. Night in Lodge.
Includes Meals BLD / Tours / Transfers / Lodge Accommodation
Day 6 Lake Apu Victor and Observation Deck - Lodge
Experience the pristine waters of Lake Apu Victor followed by the Observatory. Night in Lodge.
Includes Meals BLD / Tours / Lodge Accommodation
Day 7 Cocha Perdida (Lost Lake) and Monkey Island - Lodge
Search out more wildlife deeper into the Amazon then visit the Island of Monkeys in the middle of the Madre de Dios river. Night in Lodge.
Includes Meals BLD / Tours / Lodge Accommodation
Day 8 Flight Puerto Maldonado to Lima - Departure
Transfers to Airport in Puerto Maldonado - Flight to Lima - INTL Return Flight
Includes Meals B / Transfers / Flight to Lima
Day 1 Arrival in Lima - Hotel in Lima
We will be waiting at the airport holding a sign with your name on it. From there we will transfer to your hotel in Lima. Enjoy free time exploring the city. Night in Hotel.
Free Time
Hotel
Includes Transfer / Accommodation
Day 2 Flight Lima - Cusco - Afternoon City Tour of Cusco's Ruins
Enjoy free time in the morning to relax or explore Cusco's San Pedro Market, Plaza de Armas or Museums. From 2 pm - 7 pm you'll visit Cusco's major ruins beginning at Qoricancha followed by the caves of Q'enqo, Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay and Puka Pukara. Night in Cusco "Tika Wasi Casa Boutique" (or similar).
40 mins
5 hrs
Hotel
Includes Meals B / Transfer / Bus Tickets / Entrances / Accommodation
Day 3 Sacred Valley Tour - Night in Ollantaytambo
After a solid night's rest and a bit of acclimation to the altitude you will feel up for seeing Cusco's Sacred Valley. We'll spend the whole day there seeing the ruins of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo. We'll have some shopping time in Pisaq's big artesanal market and have a delicious buffet lunch in Urubamba. The day concludes in Ollantaytambo in the afternoon with time to rest or explore the town. Night in Ollantaytambo.
full day
Hotel
Includes Meals BL / Transfer / Guide / Entrances / Accommodation
Day 4 Train to Machu Picchu - Return to Cusco
This morning we will board our train to Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu (1.5 hrs). After arrival in Aguas Calientes we will go by bus up to Machu Picchu Citadel. After a complete guided tour (2 hrs) we'll have free time to take photos for another 2 hrs before returing to Aguas Calientes by bus. We will return to Cusco by train arriving at night.
3 hrs
3 hrs
Hotel
Includes Meals B / Train and Bus Tickets / Entrances / Transfer / Guide / Accommodation
Train Upgrade
Ride the Vistadome or Hiram Bingham train
Huayna Picchu
Climb to a unique and picturesque viewpoint above Machu Picchu * Book 3 months in advance!
Montaña
Get a unique view of Machu Picchu from a neighboring mountain which offers the best possible photo opportunity of Machu Picchu.
Day 5 Flight to Puerto Maldonado - Boat transfer to Lodge - Caiman Lake - Lodge
Enjoy a short flight into the Amazon then boat transfer to Ecoamazonia lodge followed by a welcome drink, lunch and visit to Cocha Caiman in the afternoon. Meals are included during your 4 day stay here. Night in Lodge.
full day
Lodge
Includes Meals BLD / Transfers / Guide / Lodge Accommodation
Day 6 Lake Apu Victor and Observation Deck - Lodge
Jungle walks to Lake Apu Victor and Observation Deck and a panoramic view of the lake and its inhabitants such as macaws, parrots, toucans, shanshos (hoatzins), camungos, herons, caimans and turtles with a slight chance to see the giant otter. In the afternoon we'll visit Monkey Island, just a few minutes from the lodge by boat in the middle of the Madre de Dios river. Here on this island trees provide shelter for monkey species such as maquisapas, capuchins, lion monkeys "leoncillo", frailes, cotos and other mammals such as the coati and sloth. Night in Lodge.
1/2 day
1/2 day
Lodge
Includes Meals BLD / Tours / Guide / Lodge Accommodation
Day 7 Cocha Perdida (Lost Lake) - Monkey Island - Lodge
Jungle walks to Cocha Perdida deep into primary forests where we can observe otters, turtles, tapirs "sachavacas", caimans and various multicolored birds and fish. This area is known for its expansive swamps and diverse lagoons "aguajales". We´ll go up on the observation deck where we can get a view of the forest canopy from a bird's perspective. We will conclude our exploration with a canoe ride on the lake before returning to our lodge for lunch. Free time at the bar, game room or pool followed by dinner. Night in Lodge.
full day
Lodge
Includes Meals BLD / Tours / Guide / Lodge Accommodation
Day 8 Flight Puerto Maldonado to Lima - Departure
Transfer to Airport in Puerto Maldonado - Flight to Lima.
1 hr
Includes Meals B / Transfers / Flights
Group Size | Price/Person | Group Type | Extras |
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1 | $2450 | Private/Pooled | -- |
2 - 3 | $1840 | Private/Pooled | -- |
4 - 5 | $1640 | Private/Pooled | -- |
6 - 7 | $1590 | Private/Pooled | -- |
8 - 12 | $1540 | Private/Pooled | -- |
Included | Not Included |
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* 03 Flights: Lima - Cuz / Cuz - Puerto M. / Puerto M. - Lima * Transfers in Lima: airport - hotel - airport * Transfers in Cusco: airport - hotel - tours * Transfers to Machu Picchu: train - bus - train - Cusco RT * Transfers in Puerto Maldonado: airport - port - lodge - airport * Guided Tours - (Private) Cusco City / (Private) Sacred Valley / (Private) Machu Picchu / (Pooled) Ecoamazonia Tours * Entrances to Cusco's City and Sacred Valley ruins + Museums/Dances (BTG) * Entrance to Machu Picchu * Touristic Bus Ticket RT Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu * RT Touristic Train Tickets Cusco - Aguas Calientes (Expedition) * 4 Nts Accommodation in Hotels (Lima, Cusco, Ollantaytambo) * 3 Nts Accommodation in Jungle Lodge (Ecoamazonia) * Meals specified in itinerary |
* Meals not mentioned |
To Bring | Optional |
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* Original Passport * ISIC Card (for Students) * Comfortable Shoes * Bug Repellent * Backpack for Amazon Walks * Long pants/Long Sleeve Shirt * Rain Protection * Change of clothes/Extra Shoes * Sunblock * Sunglasses * Hat or Cap |
* Binoculars |
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