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> South Peru, Jungle & Inca Trek |
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 Level 2/3  16 days  Hotels  Comfort 3/5  Prices |
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Day 1 : LIMA RECEPTION - LIMA CITY TOUR 1/2 DAY
Reception at Jorge Chavez airport, flight ? to ? and transfer to hotel located in the Miraflores district. Lima was founded in 1535 by the Conquistador Francisco Pizarro. In 1542, this town became the capital of the Spanish Empire in South America. Because of the political, strategic and economical importance of this capital the Spanish undertook many constructions in Lima between the 17th and 18th centuries.
PM, visit with an English-speaking guide from Lima. In the morning, we will go for a tour of the colonial districts in the center walk by the Plaza San Martin, the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and we will see the San Francisco convent. Free time for meals.
Day 2: LIMA – AREQUIPA (AIRPLANE) (B)
Early in the morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Arequipa the white city (1h15 flight). Transfer and installation at the hotel. 3 big volcanoes with snowy tops surround Arequipa: the Misti (5821m), the Chachani (6075m) and the Picchu Picchu (5425m). Arequipa certainly deserves its name: the white city because its buildings are principally made of Sillar, a volcanic rock that has an intense white color abounds in this area and embellishes the houses’ and temples’ facades.
In the afternoon, 3-hour guided visit of the colonial center and the Santa Catalina convent (official guide certified by the convent). Transfer to the hotel.
Note: unaccompanied flight.
Day 3: AREQUIPA – CHIVAY/YANQUE (B)
The Colca Canyon is an impressive geological formation. This canyon is one of the deepest in the world since it is 3680 m high.
Departure in a minibus to drive along the beautiful road that leads to Colca canyon. On the way, we will observe vicunas. We will pass the Patapampa pass (alt. 4800 m). Installation at the Hotel and bathing in the Yanque village hot water thermal baths.
Day 4: CHIVAY/YANQUE – AREQUIPA (B)
In the beginning of the morning we will be on our way to observe Condors at Cruz del Condor. We will also visit a few villages in the Canyon and then return to Arequipa. Transfer to Hotel.
Day 5: AREQUIPA – CUSCO (AIRPLANE) – HISTORIC CENTER CITY TOUR (B)
Free morning and transfer to the Arequipa airport for a flight to Cusco. Reception at the airport and transfer to Hotel. In the afternoon we will visit the historic center of Cusco. We will begin our tour with a visit of Koricancha (Temple of the Sun); main religious building the Inkas built dedicated to the cult of the sun. We will continue our tour visiting the Cathedral. Its construction began in 1560 and ended in 1669. This church has many paintings from the Cusuqenian School, and a large collection of jewelry, silver and precious stones. Transfer to Amaru at the end of the afternoon.
Day 6: CUSCO – 4 RUINS - PISAC – OLLANTAYTAMBO (B, L)
9.00 a.m. Departure for the heights of Cusco to visit the 4 Inca ruins overhanging: Tambomachay Q'enko - Pukapucara - Sacsayhuaman –Then we will leave Cusco to the Sacred Valley in a private vehicle. After a 1-hour trip, we will be arriving at the Pisac ruins, which was once one of the most important fortresses of the Inca Empire mainly built to stock the Empire’s food supplies. Guided tour of the Inca site. We will walk back down to Pisac, the colonial village and walk around the Indian market (Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays). Lunch in a restaurant to taste a typical buffet. In the beginning of the afternoon, we will continue our tour to see Ollantaytambo, which is an Inca village, and we will visit the fortress, which was a military, religious and agricultural strategic center. At the end of the day we will walk around this village’s streets. Transfer to Hotel.
Note: 40-minute walk.
Day 7: OLLANTAYTAMBO – CHILCA – WAYLLABAMBA (3000 M) (POOL) (B, L, D)
On Day 1, we will have breakfast and then take a private bus to Urubamba. This city is located only one hour away from the city of Cusco. From Urubamba, we will go to Chilca to start our trek on the Inca Trail. Along the way, we will break for lunch. After a 3-hour trek, we will visit the Llactapata archeological site and on the first night we will make camp at the Duration: 3 hours
Day 8: WALLAYBAMBA (3000 M) WARMIWAÑUSCA – PACAYMAYO (3000 M) (POOL) (B, L, D)
On Day 2 we will have start out early in the morning with a hearty breakfast and then depart for the Warmiwañusca pass, which is located 4200 m.a.s.l. After lunch, we will continue our trek towards the Pacaymayo campsite where we will make camp for our second night together.
Altitude Change: +1200 meters / -700 meters
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Day 9: PACAYMAYO (3500 M) – PUYATAMARCA (3580 M) –WIÑAYHUAYNA (2650 M) (POOL) (B, L, D)
On Day 3 we will have an early breakfast and depart for the second highest pass on the trek (3580 m.a.s.l.). We will stop to visit the Runkurakay archeological site along the way and then also visit the Inca citadel of Sayamarca. The trek continues on to the Puyapatamarca ruins. After Lunch we will proceed with our trek, which will end with a visit to the Wiñaywayna complex, where we will have dinner and make camp for the night.
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Day 10: WIÑAYWAYNA (2650 M) – MACHU PICCHU (2400 M) – CUSCO (POOL) (B, L )
After breakfast, we will start our last day’s hike and arrive at the highlight of our adventure – the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. At Machu Picchu, from the Inti Punku (Sun Door) we will be able to take-in the incredible landscape. Here, we will spend about three hours visiting this world famous site with a guided tour of the ancient Inca citadel. After the guided tour there will be free time to wander about the ruins on your own.
We will descend the from Machu Picchu to the town of Aguas Calientes, located deep within the Machu Picchu canyon, where we will have lunch and then travel to Cusco by train. You will be transferred from the Cusco train station to hotel.
Duration: 3 hours
Day 11: FREE IN CUSCO (B)
Free day to walk around Cusco’s typical streets of San Blas district.
Day 12: CUSCO – PUERTO MALDONADO (AIRPLANE) (B, L, D)
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Puerto Maldonado: « the gate of the Amazonian forest » Reception at the airport for your arrival in Puerto Maldonado. Short visit of the town and its market. Departure to the port by bus to board on a motor boat. We will go down « Rio Madre de Dios » for about 45 minutes during which we will be able to observe many caimans, exotic flowers…. Transfer to the Lodge. Installation and explanations on the nature, customs … Lunch at the Lodge. After lunch, short walk with an English-speaking local guide. Two hour tour in the « Selva » (the jungle) to observe the exuberant flora and fauna that is characteristic of this area. Return to the lodge and typical dinner.
Note 1: unaccompanied flight.
Note 2: the timetable will be confirmed before booking
Day 13: PUERTO MALDONADO (B, L, D)
Western style breakfast. Departure on a motor boat on the Rio Madre de Dios. Short walk in the selva (about 1h30) until we get to the beautiful Sandoval Lake, which has extraordinary scenery with its tranquil turquoise water, surrounded by palm trees and other hundred-year old trees. Ride on the lake in a rowboat. Walk back to the Rio Madre de Dios to board on the boat. Return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch, we will go to a local farm where we will observe the different Amazonian cultures and then we will continue by boat until we reach the Rolín et Monos islands where we will see up to 6 monkey species. Return to the lodge and typical dinner.
Day 14: PUERTO MALDONADO (B, L, D)
Western style breakfast. Departure on a motor boat to go to the beautiful and still virgin Gamitana island. We will contemplate the birds, monkeys, lizards and even turtle eggs during the reproduction season (between March and November). On this island, we will also be able to observe the laborious and ancestral work of the gold finders. Most of the Peruvian gold is in the loops of the Rio Madre de Dios.
Return to lodge and lunch. Rest and then departure on a motor boat to the famous Fitzcarrald boat that was stranded several years ago and is now covered with vegetation. Return to the lodge and typical dinner.
Day 15: PUERTO MALDONADO-LIMA (AIRPLANE) – DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a return flight to Lima
Reception in Lima and transfer to Hotel (day use). 3 hours before landing Transfer to the airport and connection for the international return flight.
Free time for meals
Note 1: unaccompanied flight.
Note 2: the timetable will be confirmed before booking
 Rates and complete file of this adventure travel in Peru
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