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ADVENTURE WITHOUT LIMITS |
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Adventure
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Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Reserva Nacional de Tambopata, Cusco, Centro Histórico del Cusco, Camino Inca, Machu Picchu |
| Trip Length: |
11 Days / 10 Nights |
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| Fortaleza de Ollantaytambo /
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| Machu Picchu /
Orient Express |
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| Valle Sagrado /
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| Camino Inca /
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| Camino Inca /
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| Machu Picchu /
Beto Santillan |
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| Camino Inca /
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| Fauna Tambopata /
Libertador Tambopata Lodge |
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| Machu Picchu /
Tempo Tours S.A. |
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| Tambopata Eco Lodge /
Tambopata Eco Lodge |
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| Reserva Nacional de Tambopata /
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| Sacsayhuaman /
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| Reserva Nacional de Tambopata /
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Day 01:
... / LIMA
Upon arrival you may choose, depending on your arriving time, between staying at the airport’s hotel and rest to board your early flight or being transfer to an hotel in the cosmopolitan Miraflores area of Lima, where, if the hour permits it, you may just walk around Miraflores, which is known for its shopping areas, restaurants, gardens, flower-filled parks and beaches. Overnight in Lima.
Day 02:
LIMA / PUERTO MALDONADO / LIBERTADOR LODGE
After breakfast, at the appointed time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the Tambopata River dock, where a motor boat ride will take you to Tambopata Eco Lodge. Upon arrival, after a short briefing, you will settle into your beautiful cabaña for a refreshing siesta. In the afternoon, after lunch, you will enjoy an introductory guided walk into the Terra Firma forest behind the lodge, to admire the spectacular flora and fauna of this region. After dinner, you will enjoy a night guided excursion seeking for nocturnal animals and insects. Overnight at Tambopata Eco Lodge.
Day 03:
TAMBOPATA ECO LODGE
After an early breakfast, a short motorized boat ride will take you to the trail head to begin a morning guided exploration to the lake system of Condenado, a lake rich in bird and aquatic life. In the afternoon, after lunch, you may explore the forest close to the lodge, relax and bath in the Gallucunca (a cool clear stream beside the lodge), or climb the canopy walkway, a suspended bridge connected by tree platforms (extra cost), to enjoy landscapes and vistas that would be unimaginable from below, millions of species, many still undiscovered, spend their entire lives in this realm. After dinner, you will enjoy a motorized boat ride along the Tambopata River searching for black caimans (alligators) and other nocturnal animals. Overnight at Tambopata Eco Lodge.
Day 04:
TAMBOPATA ECO LODGE / PUERTO MALDONADO / CUSCO
After an early breakfast, a dawn start is required; a motorized boat ride will take you back to Puerto Maldonado, giving memorable views of the sunrise over the river. Look out for the early morning wildlife, which is particularly active at this time. Upon arrival to Puerto Maldonado, reception and transfer to the airport to board your flight to Cusco.Upon arrival, reception and transfer to selected hotel. You may find the altitude a little hard to handle at first so we recommend the rest of the morning to rest and acclimatize. In the afternoon, we suggest to either just sit and sip a coca tea in one of the cafes on the balconies overlooking the Plaza de Armas; stroll through the bustling Plaza de Armas in the heart of Cusco; or visit the San Blas district, with its narrow and very picturesque streets, which is known as the artists distinct and is full of workshops and craft shops as well as some good cafes and restaurants. At night we recommend visiting any restaurant or bar near the Main Square and enjoy the night atmosphere trying the delicious Peruvian cuisine with and a Pisco Sour, while listening to traditional Inca music. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 05:
CUSCO
After breakfast morning at leisure. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a guided tour to the most magical city, former capital of the Inca Empire, experiencing the architectural legacy visible in many buildings and ruins. This guided sightseeing tour includes The Plaza de Armas, surrounded by colonial arcades, The Koricancha (Temple of The Sun); The Cathedral, dating back to 1559; among other colonial churches. Then you will drive out the city to enjoy a guided visit to the nearby ruins, visiting the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman overlooking Cusco, a true testimonial to Incan architectural skills; Qenko (The Labyrinth), an Incan shrine dedicated to Pachamama or Mother Earth; the small red fortress of Puka Pukara; and Tambomachay, a sacred fountain known as the Baths of the Incas. Return to the hotel. At night we recommend visiting any restaurant or bar near the Main Square and enjoy the night atmosphere trying the delicious Peruvian cuisine with and a Pisco Sour, while listening to traditional Inca music. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 06:
CUSCO / INCA TRAIL ( + / - 6 hours trek)
Early bus transfer to kilometer 82 of the Cusco- Machu Picchu railway. Upon arrival, after meeting your guides, you will start trekking along the left bank of the Urubamba River for approximately six hours. On the way to Huayllabamba, location of your first campsite, you will visit the Inca city of Patallacta. Overnight in Huayllabamba.
Day 07:
INCA TRAIL (+ / - 7 hours trek)
After breakfast, you will start the most strenous but the most spectacular day ascending to the highest point of the trail (Abra Warmihuanusca at 4,200 mts). On the way you will observe how the the landscape changes from Sierra to Puna; admire panoramic views of the spectacular scenery including cloud forest and snow-capped mountains; visit de archeological complexs of Runkuray y Sayamarca; to finally arrive to your second campsite at Pacaymayu. Overnight in Pacaymayu.
Day 08:
INCA TRAIL (+ / - 8 hours trek)
After breakfast, you will continue hikking in the most relaxing, as most of the trail is flat or descending. You will appreciate how the scenery starts changing from snow-capped mountains to green tropical forest. On the way you will visit the archaeological complex of Phuyupatamarca and Intipata to finally arrive to your last campsite at Winayhuayna. Overnight in Winayhuayna.
Day 09:
INCA TRAIL / MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
After an early breakfast, a morning short hike will take you to Intipunku, “gate of the sun”, the entrance and best place to admire the spectacular citadel of Machu Picchu. After descending to the site you will enjoy a guided tour in this magical city. In the afternoon, at the appointed time, you will board the train service back to Cusco.
Day 10:
CUSCO
After breakfast, free day in Cusco for: relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere in its many restaurants and bars; strolling through this lovely city exploring the local markets, squares and picturesque streets; or shopping traditional Peruvian handicrafts. However, for those bursting with energy, horseback riding excursions, mountain biking tours or whitewater rafting can be arranged. At night we recommend visiting any restaurant or bar near the Main Square and enjoy the night atmosphere trying the delicious Peruvian cuisine with and a Pisco Sour, while listening to traditional Inca music. Overnight in Cusco.
Day 11:
CUSCO / LIMA / ...
After breakfast, at the appointed time, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Lima and international connection.
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