
TRIP CODE: AMA8D01
TYPE SERVICE: Group Service
TYPE ITINERARY: Customize
ACTIVITIES: Cultural & History,
Experiential Tourism, Family Friendly, Wildlife & Nature
DESTINATION: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley,
Machu Picchu, Tambopata Amazon
This tour
package is fully customizable according to your interest and
needs. Unforgettable Trip to
Machu Picchu and Amazon Jungle
This tour package takes you to an exotic journey that traverses the
majestic ancient town of Cusco, on to the Sacred Valley and snowcapped
mountains of the Inca Empire. You can then continue to the hidden city
of Machu Picchu and explore the famed ruins in all their glory
reminiscing the glorious past of the Incas. Then sail across the Amazon
by riverboat and explore the Tambopata River and Tambopata National
Reserve Tambopata River where you can marvel at the exotic rainforest
full of unique animal and plant life.
Highlights
- Observe the exotic creatures that live in the Amazon Jungle.
- While time away in the relaxing atmosphere of the Cusco’s Plaza de Armas
- Become part of an adventurous trip to the Inca ruins while indulging in the rich and modern Quechua cultures and the Inca culture
- Gain more information about the culture and the traditions that are commonly followed in the area at the Sacred Valley community centre
- View the beautiful skies of Machu Picchu when the sun lights them up
- A comprehensive tour of Machu Picchu that covers all the main attractions. A guide would also accompany you and provide you with valuable knowledge
Day 1 – International Arrival Assistance
Arrive in Lima at any time. Our representative will be waiting for you
at Lima airport with a customized sign with your name on it and private
transfer to your hotel.
There are no planned activities, so check into the hotel and rest up – Overnight
at the Hotel in Lima
Meals included: None
Day 2 – Flight to Cusco and City Tour &
Archeological ruins
Breakfast at hotel; pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport
for your flight to Cusco, the ancient Inca capital of the Incas. On
arrival in Cusco, assistance at the airport and transport to your
hotel, where the rest of the morning is free time to rest in hotel in
order to avoid altitude sickness.
Pick up from the hotel at 1:20PM the tour will start from Cusco’s Main
Square. On entering Cusco’s cathedral, you will be able to see the
intricate woodwork and the colonial paintings that contain detailed
Incan iconography. After that you will head to the Temple of the Sun or
Qorikancha upon which the Convent of Santo Domingo has been built.
According to a legend, this temple was entirely gold plated and many
conquerors were impressed by its magnificence when they came here. The
tour continues with visits to 4 archeological sites, starting with the
Sacsayhuaman archeological complex, a masterpiece of Incan architecture
in which you will see mindboggling huge stone blocks, almost 9 meters
in height, placed perfectly. Next is the Qenqo temple, dedicated to
animal worship. Then, Puca Pucara, another Incan archeological site
located on top of a hill and used as a fort and administrative center.
Last, there is Tambomachay, a place also known as the Inca Baths. Overnight
at the Hotel in Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3 – Full day to Sacred Valley (Pisac,
Ollantaytambo)
Breakfast at hotel; you will be picked up from your hotel at 7:45AM.
Travel back in time to the Sacred Valley of the Incas with a day that
begins in Pisac, 31 km from Cusco. The old city, an Incan archeological
site, is located at the top of a mountain, and there you will witness
firsthand the stonemasonry skill of our ancient ancestors. Afterwards,
you will descend to the town and walk through its colorful market;
where you can buy beautifully crafted locally hand-made products.
Afterwards, lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
Following, you set off for Ollantaytambo, an Incan military, religious,
and agricultural center located at the top of a mountain. But unlike
other small towns, this one has maintained its original Incan design,
featuring stone buildings and narrow streets. It was a fortress and an
administrative and urban center.
Stop in Ollantaytambo from where we catch the train to Aguas Calientes,
upon arrival to Aguas Calientes, reception and transfer to your hotel. Overnight
at the Hotel in Aguas Calientes
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 – Sunrise in Machu Picchu & Train
back to Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel; at 5:00AM take first bus to Machu Picchu
citadel, you will ride a bus to Machu Picchu archeological site and
tour every nook and cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO
World Cultural Heritage site: an unforgettable experience. Your guide
will expertly direct you throughout the astounding ruins and its main
streets. You can then wander around the town squares as well as climb
the intricately carved stairways made of stone. Machu Picchu is
considered as the world’s spiritual center by esoteric wisdom. Once the
guided tour is over, you will have some free time to explore the site
on your own, to relax, or to meditate.
You will then have time to indulge in a few of the following activities
on your own (not included in the price)
– Climb up Huayna Picchu and appreciate the beauty and magnificence of
Machu Picchu from there.
– You will be given some time to walk till the Sun Gate or Inti Punku.
– Other optional activities in Aguas Calientes include a visit to the
new local museum or to the hot springs.
Train to Cusco: You will descend to Aguas Calientes and, later on,
board the train for the return trip to Cusco. On reaching Cusco train
station, reception and transfer to your hotel. Overnight
at the Hotel in Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5 – Flight to Puerto Maldonado – Inotawa
Lodge
Breakfast at the hotel; pick up from the hotel and transfer to Cusco
airport for your flight to Puerto Maldonado; you will be welcomed by a
guide when you arrive at the airport. The guide will take you to the
office which is located 5 minutes away from the airport at Puerto
Maldonado. You will then head towards Puerto Nuevo on an unpaved road
for a one hour long journey. After which you will go onboard a boat
through which you will enter Bahuaja Sonene National Park and the
Tambobata National Reserve’s buffer zone. You will have a view of
vegetations of ficus, ceropias, canes and more.
You will also observe wildlife throughout your journey. Your arrival at
the lodge at Inotawa will be welcomed by the staff. Around noon, you
will be accompanied by a guide on a walk through the jungle where you
will observe birds like wild turkeys and quails, as well as flora like
kapok trees and ironwood. You may also witness spiders like tarantulas
during night fall, along with other nocturnal animals. Overnight
at the Inotawa Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 – La Torre Clay Lick & Tres
Chimbadas Lake
You will awake really early in the morning to go for a 15 minute walk
upriver for observing animals’ activities. You will be able to see
parakeets, parrots, macaws and other mammals while they feed from the
La Torre Clay Lick. This bank of mud has 4 meter height and 20 meter
width. It is very significant for the animals as it is the main source
of food for them. You will be served a delicious breakfast when you
return to the lodge and after a short rest, you will head towards Tres
Chimbadas Lake.
This is situated at a distance of 15 minutes from Inotawa. You will
hike deep in the jungle with your guide for 45 minutes. A catamaran
with a single oar will take you on the rest of your journey. You will
see a variety of birds, vegetations along the river bank, witness
different mammals and reptiles. You may also be able to do fishing
while on the catamaran. You will return to the lodge around noon and
head over to the houses of the local families. They will tell you about
their life, traditions and ways of living. They will allow you to try
different exotic fruits like Yucca, Arazá, Copazú and many more which
are daily utilized by these local people. Overnight at
the Inotawa Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 – Cocococha Lake trek
This two and a half hour trek is very interesting. We will pass
different types of jungle with key species to biodiversity of Madre de
Dios such as the Rubber tree and the Brazil nut. Cocococha Lake is
located deep in the Tambopata National Reserve and covers an area of
approximately 60 ha surrounded by swampland lowlands and hills. This
change in elevation and vegetation in combination with minimal human
influence leads to a very high level of biodiversity. It also forms an
important habitat for many of the endangered and emblematic species
such as macaws, black caimans and giant river otters that can feed and
reproduce in peace here.
We will be back at Inotawa Lodge in time for lunch. After some rest we
will go visit the farm in the afternoon.
At night, you will head back to the river to witness the night life of
the animals and different species. While enjoying the jungle sounds,
you may be able to see the night animals and species roaming around the
river banks.
Overnight at the Inotawa Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 – Departure from Lodge – Flight to Lima –
Connect at International Flight
Breakfast at lodge; transfer by boat – Lodge to Tambopata River port
then to Puerto Maldonado, we retrace our river and road journey back to
Puerto Maldonado, our office and the airport. Depending on airline
schedules, this may require dawn departures. Flight to Lima where you
can connect at the same airport for International flight
Most groups will take the flight from Puerto Maldonado to Lima
connecting from there to international flights.
Meals included: Breakfast
PRICES PER PERSON
HOTEL CATEGORY | Single Room | Double Room | Triple Room |
Budget | US$ 1284 | US$ 1153 | US$ 1092 |
Tourist | US$ 1456 | US$ 1267 | US$ 1194 |
Is there any additional cost for Solo Travelers?
Yes, there is an additional cost for single travelers; make an inquiry
about it.
What’s included 8-day Peru Tour Package?
- Accommodation: 4 night(s) in hotel(s) in Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes, 3 night(s) Inotawa Lodge.
- Excursions: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Amazon.
- Entrance fees to parks and cultural sights: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Amazon Rainforest.
- Transfers: All airport transfers, Hotel pickup and drop-off, all transfers are assisted by English-speaking staff.
- Train ticket: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Cusco (Expedition Class).
- Transport: bus, minivan, on foot, boat.
- Meals: According mentioned in the itinerary.
- 4 day Amazon Tour with local guide.
- Local top quality English-speaking guides to accompany visits and excursions.
- 24 hour support by our local staff.
Services not included
- International airfare, domestic airfare within Peru, airport departure taxes (Approximate cost US$ 31.00 international flights, and US$ 7.40 for each domestic flight)
- Tips on included excursions, visas, travel insurance, personal items
- Pre & post tour accommodation
- Spending money – allow approximately US$ 35-50 per day to cover meals, snacks, drinks, limited souvenirs, laundry, tips and any extras
- Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu Mountain
Optional Service for this tour package
- Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu mountain; US$ 20 per person
- One way (Aguas Caliente to Cusco) upgrade train to Vistadome Class; US$ 20 per person
- Dinner or Lunch at the Aguas Calientes Restaurant; US$ 20 per person
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