The Amazon forests are the only place that give the feeling of witnessing the dawn of time. Thousands of visitors observe the diversity of forests and rivers in the area when they arrive in Puerto Maldonado, the capital of the Madre de Dios department, located in the southeast of Peru, just 45 minutes by flight from Cusco.
You can choose to stay in hostels or lodges and from there start your excursions in the jungle, some very close to the protected natural areas, highlighting the Tambopata National Reserve, Bahuaja Sonene National Park, Lake Sandoval and Lake Valencia.
You will find excellent settings for bird watching, or also for those who want a first foray into pristine forests of the Amazon rainforest.
Tambopata is ideal for fans of nature and the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest; tourism for scientific purposes, bird watchers, flora and fauna; interested in mysticism and native communities and for those passionate about navigating the rivers of the Amazon.
Due to the easy connectivity of flights, it is recommended to combine the trip with Cusco, Arequipa and / or Puno and Lake Titicaca.
Overview
DAY 01: LIMA
- Reception and transfer to the hotel by a representative of our travel agency.
DAY 02: LIMA – CITY TOUR
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Lima City Tour (Ancient Lima and Colonial Lima).
- Accommodation in Lima.
DAY 03: LIMA – PUERTO MALDONADO
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Maldonado.
- Upon arrival in Puerto Maldonado, you will be greeted and transferred to the hotel by a representative of our travel agency.
- Accommodation at selected jungle lodge.
DAY 04: PUERTO MALDONADO
- Breakfast at the lodge.
- Jungle excursions, details, and itinerary will depend on the selected accommodation.
- Overnight at the selected jungle lodge.
DAY 05: PUERTO MALDONADO – CUSCO
- Breakfast at the lodge.
- Transfer back to the city of Puerto Maldonado to the airport.
- Breakfast on this day will depend on the departure time of the lodge transfer.
- Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 06: CUSCO – CUSCO CITY TOUR
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Cusco City Tour: Qoricancha, The Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay (approximately from 1:35 PM to 6:45 PM).
- Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 07: CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas, including: the Indian Artisan Market and ruins of Pisac, and Ollantaytambo (from 8:35 AM to 5:00 PM).
- Buffet lunch included at the best restaurant in Urubamba.
- Travel by train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes town on Expedition service, only if you wish to visit Machu Picchu.
- Transfer from Aguas Calientes train station to the hotel.
- Overnight in Aguas Calientes – near Machu Picchu.
DAY 08: CUSCO – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer from your hotel in Cusco to the railway station in Poroy or Ollantaytambo, according to arrangements.
- Shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu – included.
- Shuttle bus from Machu Picchu back to Aguas Calientes town.
- Lunch at the designated restaurant in Aguas Calientes – included.
- Return train from Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo on Expedition service, or another coordinated service.
- Transfer from the train station to the hotel in Cusco.
- Overnight at the hotel in Cusco.
DAY 09: CUSCO – LIMA
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima.
Itinerary
Day 01: Lima
Reception at Lima International Airport and transfer to the hotel by a representative of our travel agency. The rest of the day is free.
Accommodation in Lima
Day 02: Lima – City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel
ANCIENT LIMA: We begin our tour with a view of the district of Miraflores, including a panoramic view of the “Pyramid of Pucllana,” a magnificent pre-Inca ceremonial center built in the 4th century AD. This structure has survived the urban expansion of Lima.
We continue to the Love Park (Parque del Amor) along the Miraflores boardwalk, where we will admire the Pacific Ocean, passing through El Olivar San Isidro Park.
COLONIAL LIMA: We visit the Historic Center of Lima, where you will appreciate over fifty monuments and colonial buildings, especially the Paseo de la República, Plaza San Martín (with a short explanation of historical events), the Main Square (Plaza Mayor), Government Palace, Archbishop’s Palace, the Basilica Cathedral, and the Municipal Palace, among others.
We will enter one of the most important convents from the 17th century, the San Francisco Convent. Inside, we will visit the ancient Library, Choir, Main Cloister, and the underground crypts known as catacombs.
At the end of our tour, you will have the option to be dropped off at the Indian Market in Larcomar or return to your hotel.
Accommodation in Lima
Day 03: Lima – Puerto Maldonado
Breakfast at the hotel
At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival in Puerto Maldonado, the Biodiversity Capital of Peru, you will be greeted by a representative of our travel agency at the airport.
Next, we head to Puerto Capitanía, where our boat will be waiting to take us to our lodge. Along the way, you may see rural properties used for agricultural activities near the city. If the weather is good, you might spot colorful plants like giant heliconias, and possibly observe wildlife such as hoatzins, caimans, aquatic turtles, herons, cormorants, flycatchers, and birds of prey.
Upon arrival at our lodge, you will be welcomed and taken to your comfortable room. After settling in, lunch will be served in our cozy dining area. In the afternoon, we begin our jungle excursions.
On the way back, we will have dinner and spend the night at the selected lodge.
Accommodation in selected jungle lodge
Day 04: Puerto Maldonado
Breakfast at the lodge
The jungle excursions, details, and itinerary will depend on the chosen lodge. Our program in Puerto Maldonado, Peru, is designed to enjoy this wonderful experience.
Accommodation at the lodge
Day 05: Puerto Maldonado – Cusco
Breakfast at the lodge
At the arranged time, transfer back to the city of Puerto Maldonado toward the airport.
Flight from Puerto Maldonado to the city of Cusco.
Reception and transfer to the hotel by a representative of our travel agency.
Accommodation in Cusco
Day 06: Cusco – City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel
Pick-up from the hotel between 1:00 PM and 1:20 PM to start the visit to the city and nearby archaeological sites.
The tour will show you the impressive colonial city built upon Inca foundations; we will visit the Cathedral, a Renaissance-style building featuring beautiful paintings from the “Cuzco School”; Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun, also known as the Royal House of the Sun of Urin Cusco.
We continue with visits to four archaeological sites:
- Sacsayhuamán: A great fortress located 5 km from the city
- Q’enqo: A sacred amphitheater, center of worship for the god Puma, where human sacrifices were once performed
- Pucapucara: A red fortress due to the color its rocks take on at twilight
- Tambomachay: A temple dedicated to the worship of water
Accommodation in Cusco
Day 07: Sacred Valley Of The Incas
Breakfast at the hotel
In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel at the scheduled time to begin the visit to the Sacred Valley.
During the tour, we will visit the town of Pisac; a picturesque colonial town of mixed heritage. On Sundays, Mass is celebrated in Quechua. Then we proceed to the archaeological complex of Pisac , where we can observe large agricultural terraces.
We pass through the towns of Coya, Lamay, Calca, and Urubamba.
In Urubamba, we will enjoy a buffet lunch.
In the afternoon, we will have a guided tour of Ollantaytambo village, home to the Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park — a massive agricultural, social, administrative, religious, and military complex during the Tahuantinsuyo era.
Finally, you will have the option to return to Cusco or proceed to Aguas Calientes.
Accommodation in Cusco or Aguas Calientes
Day 08: Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel
In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel at the scheduled time. Transfer to the train station in Ollantaytambo to begin our journey to Machu Picchu Citadel , after a 1 hour and 45-minute train ride. Upon arrival, a representative of our travel agency will greet you at Aguas Calientes Station and transfer you to the bus station, where we will board the bus to Machu Picchu Citadel.
We will enjoy a guided tour of the main buildings of the citadel, such as:
- The Guardhouse Viewpoint
- The Temple of the Three Windows
- Intihuatana (the Hitching Post of the Sun)
- The Main Plaza, and more
We will return to Aguas Calientes town in the afternoon.
Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo Station, where a transfer will be waiting to take you to the bus that will bring you back to Cusco.
Accommodation in Cusco
Day 09: Cusco – Lima
Breakfast at the hotel
At the arranged time, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima.
Important
The tour hours will be confirmed at the destination.
Included
TOUR INCLUDES
GENERAL
- Shared services with a professional bilingual guide (Spanish or English).
- Entrance fees included.
LIMA
- Round-trip airport transfers in Lima.
- 02 nights accommodation in Lima with breakfast.
- City tour of Lima.
CUSCO
- Round-trip airport transfers in Cusco.
- 04 nights accommodation in Cusco with breakfast.
- Cusco City Tour and nearby archaeological sites.
- Sacred Valley of the Incas with lunch included.
- Machu Picchu entrance with round-trip train ticket via Peru Rail Expedition or Executive Inca Rail (subject to availability).
- 01 lunch at a local restaurant in Machu Picchu.
PUERTO MALDONADO
- Round-trip airport transfers in Puerto Maldonado.
- 02 nights accommodation at a jungle lodge in Puerto Maldonado.
- 02 breakfasts, 02 lunches, and 02 dinners included.
- Jungle excursions with shared services.
TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
- International or domestic airfare.
- Services not listed in the itinerary.
- Hot and/or cold beverages.
CONTACTS
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- All rates are in US dollars (optional for currency exchange) and are programmed per person.
- The rates valid for Peruvians only include VAT.
- All our rates are subject to availability and changes.
- Children under 02 years and 11 months are considered INF (babies), do not pay any service and do not have the right to food, bed or seat on the tours.
- DCC (child) is considered a child from 03 to 10 years and 11 months, has a special rate and shares a room with parents.
- Children over 11 years old considered adults.
- Minors must travel with an identity document.
- Rates do not apply to holidays, Easter, long weekends, national holidays, Christmas or New Years.
More Information
Lima – City of Kings
The City of Lima is the capital of Peru or also known as the City of Kings. It is located on the central coast of the country, on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, flanked by the coastal desert and extended over the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers.
In Lima Peru, everything is in constant movement, and therefore the past is not far behind; and it is that the City of Lima offers you such a diverse multiplicity of emotions, sensations, colors and flavors.
The City of Lima is full of colonial wealth, it is the only capital in South America with access to the sea and to be named the Gastronomic Capital of Latin America.
What Places can you Visit in the City of Lima?
- Historical center of Lima
- Miraflores
- Barranco
- San Isidro
- Huaca Pucllana Site Museum
- Pachacamac Archaeological Sanctuary
- Lunahuaná
- Magic Water Circuit
- Love Park
- Larcomar
Did you know about gastronomy in Lima?
Considered the Gastronomic Capital of Latin America, in Lima everything revolves around food. And this can be seen in its excellent restaurants, bars and taverns where thousands of years of flavors and ingredients from the coast, mountains and jungle merge. If you are a fan of good food, this will be one of the experiences that you will want to repeat more than once.
Impossible not to try the emblematic cebiche or a good pisco sour; eat a chifa or savor the delicious anticuchos; visit the Central, Maido or Astrid & Gastón restaurants, considered the best in the world according to The World’s 50 Best Restaurant, A fascinating journey through aromas, textures and endless surprises that will make your mouth water.
Where is the Sacred Valley of the Incas located?
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is located in the province of Urubamba in Cusco, Peru. It is located 15 kilometers northeast of the city of Cusco.
All the places to visit in the Sacred Valley:
- Pisac
- Urubamba
- Ollantaytambo
- Chinchero
- Salinera de Maras
- Moray
History of Machu Picchu
The history of Machu Picchu says that mountain populations from the Vilcabamba and Valle Sagrado regions inhabited the Picchu ravine.
In the Middle Horizon period there is a demographic explosion by groups not historically documented but possibly linked to the TAMPU ethnic group of Urubamba and it is believed that these towns could be part of the Federation that were rivals of the first Inca of Cusco.
Machu Picchu Attractions
Machu Picchu is simply spectacular, each space within it is fascinating, and no matter where you look, you will be surprised. But within the Inca city there are attractions that stand out from the rest, either because of their architectural beauty, their natural beauty, or the intense desire that is generated by wanting to be in them. Here is the list of the most spectacular attractions of Machu Picchu.
You will see all these attractions during the Machu Picchu 1-day tour from Cusco.
- Steps
- Fountain Ladder
- Putucusi Mountain
- Condor Temple
- Royal Palace and Acllahuasi
- Machu Picchu Mountain
- Sun Temple
- The Sacred Square
- The Intihuatana
- Huayna Picchu
Price
HOW MUCH?
We have price alternatives that accommodate all budgets, prices per person, expressed in US Dollars.
Make your quotes and reservations by email [email protected], you can also communicate with one of our sales executives at the telephones detailed below, we will be happy to assist you.
Phone – WhatsApp: +51 969 787 221
Phone – WhatsApp: +51 986 994 218
HOW TO BOOK THE TOUR?
To start the reservation process, please send us the following information:
- Name and surname:
- Passport number:
- Nationality:
- Date of Birth:
- Phone:
- Very important – We need the address and information about the hotel that you are staying at, in the city of Lima, to be able to pick you up at the time when the tour starts
To confirm reservations it is required to pay 50% in advance and the other 50% can be paid upon arrival at your destination.
PAYMENT METHODS
- IZIPAY
- PAYPAL
- WESTER UNION
- MONEYGRAM
- TRANSFER TO OUR BANK ACCOUNT PERU
