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PERU ADVENTURE 11 DAYS (11 days and 10 nights)
Daily Departures
Per Person Prices :

FIRST CLASS
$2086 (Double)
Hotels as below

Hotels included in this package
Boulevard Hotel Lima
Wasai Puerto M.
Novotel Cusco
Pueblo Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)
 

 

TOURIST CLASS
$1730 (Double)
Accommodation as below

Accommodation included in this package
Carmel Hotel Lima
Wasai Puerto M.
Orquidea Real - Cusco
Presidente Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu)
 

 

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DAY 1 LIMA
Reception in the Lima airport and transfer to the Hotel located in Miraflores, Lima.

DAY 2 PUERTO MALDONADO
Pick up from your hotel in Lima and transfer to the airport for your flight to Pto Maldonado (airfare included) Reception at the airport and transportation to the WASAI Maldonado Lodge, where you will receive a welcoming tropical fruit beverage. You will embark for a 3 to 4 1/2 hour motorboat trip up the Tambopata river to WASAI Tambopata Lodge & Research Center (box lunch on route). During the trip we will be able to observe the local farms, while groups of birds pass over the boat. Opportunity to see families of Capybaras, the largest rodents in the world. Reception, accommodation at the lodge, and lunch. After a short rest we will have a brief introductory walk in the forest nearby to learn basic principles of ecology and hear some wildlife natural history . Return to the lodge for dinner.
After dinner we will make our first visit to the forest to observe the nocturnal life of insects, frogs of various colors, and an occasional encounter with nocturnal mammals. We will enjoy the diverse sounds of the jungle which will accompany our first night in amazonia. Sleep at Wasai Tambopata Lodge.(B,L,D)

DAY 3 MACAW CLAY COLLPA
Wake up early (5 am) and travel up the Tambopata River for an our and half to the Bahuaja- Sonene National Park. You will see a magical sunrise and it is a great opportunity to see animals such as capybaras, tapir , Jaguar, and deer in the surrounding virgin forest. We will observe ( from a save
distance) one of the greatest spectacle of the rainforest: Hundreds of parrots, parakeets and macaws of varius species, enjoying their diet of mineral salts on a river bank. We will have a hot drink and a snack whilst watching birds and go for a short walk to look for animals such as monkeys.
We will return to to the lodge to have a late breakfast, and rest. After lunch we will enter the verdant jungle on a special trail to observe wild life. We will then enter the territory of peccaries, deer, and others, with the possibility to hear or see the tracks of them, or discovering a troop of monkeys traveling through the forest in search of food. Time permitting, we will be able to enjoy a relaxing swim in the cascade of the cat. After dinner we can make another trip through the jungle, search for caimans or relax in our lodge surrounded by exotic nocturnal sounds.(B,L,D)

DAY 4 LAKE SANDOVAL
After breakfast we will make a trip in boat to the WASAI Maldonado Lodge, in Puerto Maldonado where we will relax in our bungalows and enjoy a tasty lunch. After lunch we will leave and travel for twenty minutes on the Madre de Dios River, to the access trail to Lake Sandoval, a beautiful typical rainforest oxbow lake. 5 km hike to the banks of the lake. There we will board a canoe to paddle around the lake enjoying the beauty of the landscape and observing the wildlife, such as kingfishers, herons, hoatzins (unique pre historic looking birds) , monkeys, etc. If we are lucky we could see the family of giant otters which live at the lake. We will have the opportunity to observe piranhas eating some pieces of meat and swim in the lake!.
Prepare yourself for a spectacular sunset. It is time to begin our return hike to the Madre de Dios River to return to Puerto Maldonado. There we will stay in the modern and comfortable bungalows of WASAI Maldonado Lodge. After dinner we will be able to rest or go around the city on foot or on bicycle.
We can enjoy the pool and its cascade surrounded by verdant vegetation. Rest of the night free to enjoy the night life of this welcoming city. (B, L, D)

DAY 5 CUSCO
Breakfast and transportation to the airport where we'll take the flight to Cusco (airfare included).
Upon arrival reception and transfer to the Hotel, followed by a few cups of mate de coca, whilst you iron out any questions you may have with us. At
At 2 Pm you leave on the Cuzco City Tour. This tour includes the major sites of historical interest in Cuzco, such as the famous Inca fort at Sacsahuaman, and the temple of the Sun. Also included in this is a tourist card, giving you access to all the sites in the Cuzco area as a whole (i.e., including outside of the city itself). This tour finishes at 18:00.
Overnight. ( B )

DAY 6 INCA TRAIL HIKE TO MACHU PICCHU (4 days 3 nights) We start our trek escorted by native "quechua" porters going through semi-arid terrain along the Urubamba river with magnificent views of snow capped mount Veronica, later going through Llactapata, an ancient Inca citadel that protected the entry to two valleys.
Kilometers walking: 12 Km. (Km.82 to Huayllabamba)
Altitude: Cusco (3400 m) - Chillca (2720 m) - Huayllabamba (2950 m)
(B+L+D)

DAY 7 INCA TRAIL
Today the first part of the trek takes us to the Inca Hamlet of Huayabamba.
Later, we will go through Warmiwañuska pass (4200 mt), known as "dead woman's pass".
Kilometers walking: 12 Km. (Huayllabamba to Pacaymayo)
Altitude: Huayllabamba (2950 m.) - Pakaymayu (3600 m.)
(B+L+D)

DAY 8 INCA TRAIL
Today, we will walk on a remarkably preserved Inca Trail passing ancient archaeological sites covered by dense jungle overgrowth, later visiting the Phuyupatamarca (city above clouds) with spectacular view of snow covered Andean ranges, camping at Wyñaywayna, probably the most spectacular archaeological complex during the trek.
Kilometers walking: 16 Km. (Pacaymayo to Wiñayhuayna)
Altitude: Pakaymayo (3600 m.) - Wiñaywayna (2700 m.)
(B+L+D)

DAY 9 MACHU PICCHU
Passing through the Intipuncu (Gate of the Sun), we arrive to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. We will begin a complete guided tour. Rest of the day at leisure and overnight at Presidente Hostal or similar.
Kilometers walking: 5 Km. (Wiñayhuaina to Machupicchu)
Altitude: Wiñayhuayna (2700 m.) - Machupichu (2400 m.)- Cusco (3400 m.)
(B)

DAY 10 MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Morning at leisure in Machu Picchu to explore by your own (please take note thet the entrance and bus fee to Machu Picchu for this day are not included on the rate) then late in the afternoon train back to Cusco, to the hotel and overnight. (B)

IMPORTANT NOTE OF INCA TRAIL
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*Remember to take your original passport and isic card on the inca trail because without them you are not going to be able to do the hiking and take only the necessary items for the 2/1 days trek,the rest of your luggages you can leave it at your hotel in Cusco (most of hotels and hostals has an storage where to keep until your return)

HEIGHTS:
Cusco City: 3,360 m.a.s.l.
Machu Picchu: 2,400 m.a.s.l.
Urubamba Valley: 2,850 m.a.s.l.
Inca Trail highest point: 4,200 m.a.s.l.

KIDS under 12 years old or students up to 25 years old -Discount $25.-usd per person.
We require a reservation of minimum 2 month working days in advance to confirm the trip.
Note: To apply to this discount it is necessary to send us your scancopy ISC (International Student Card). Without this copy we will not be able to make the discount. The group is formed by 16 persons.


YOU SHOULD BRING
-Personal sleeping bag
-Warm Jacket or Sweater
-RainGear (from nov to april)
-T-shirt , short, long pants.
-Back pack, trekking shoes, sandals
-Sun Hat , wool hat , sun glasses
-Water bottle,flash light, hat
-Personal clothing for trek
-Insect repellent – Suncream
-Personal medication
-Water Purification Tablets.
-Towels
-Toilet paper,
-Extra US$50 changed in soles for any emergency and for tipping the porters, use the hot shower on day 3 - 2 soles and for luch on day 4

THE SERVICE INCLUDES:
-Transportation to head of trail.
-Entrance ticket to Inca Trail.
-Tents, and camping equipment.
-Meals as specified in the above itinerary.
-Porters and cook.
-Professional bilingual guide.
-Train ticket back to Cusco (Backpacker).
-Mattress.

NOT INCLUDES:
-Sleeping Bag
-Lunch at 4th day.

WE RECOMMEND YOU TO:
- Use boots during treks and sneakers during long walks.
- Drinking lots of liquids on long excursions, specially during the Inka Trail
- Always taking an umbrella or rainwear.

MEALS:
Breakfast varies from day to day and can include:
- tea, coffee or hot chocolate
- pancakes or bread (with butter/jam)
- eggs (fried, omelet) or Fruit
Lunches (the last day lunch is not included) Lunch includes:
- Soup
- Seconds (spaghetti or rice with veggies and meat)
- Tea or coffee 3 Dinners (the last day dinner is not included) Dinner consists of:
- Soup
- Seconds (fish or chicken accompanied by potatoes en vegetables) -Tea or coffee


PARK REGULATIONS:
The Inca Trail is part of the Machu Picchu Sanctuary, a protected area of
32,592 hectares, managed by the National Institute of Natural Resources, INRENA. Every visitor must obey park regulations prohibiting littering, cutting or damaging trees, removing or damaging stones of ruins and the Trail, removing plants, killing animals, lighting open fires or camping in the archeological sites (Only authorized campsites can be used).

DAY 11 TRANSFER OUT
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima (airfare included) in time to get your international flight and end of the services. ( B )

END OF OUR SERVICES

INCLUDES: Domestic flight incluede, All hotel and lodge accommodations based on double occupancy. All scheduled transportation. All transfers. All scheduled excursions with English-speaking guide services. All entrance fees. Meals and domestic airfares as specified in the itinerary.
B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner.

Note : We can replace above Hotels with other one with the same characteristics in the case that it becomes necessary for operative and other reasonable causes.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
Entrance to the protected area of Tambopata (INRENA TAX) is USD24 per person , International airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature .
For the Inca trail hike tour please note that the following extra services are not included and available upon request
*sleeping bag rental US $ 30.00 per person for the 4 days available upon request

*extra porter for your personal items: Available for US$105 for 16 pounds for the 4days 3nights

 

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