14 days / 13 nights The Lost City of the Incas and the Manu National Park
June 30, 2008
Places to visit along the Tour: Lima ; Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu in Cusco and Biosphere reserve of Manu.
Day 01 : Lima
International arrival in Lima.
Meeting at Lima. Airport and transfer to your selected hotel.
Day 02: Lima: City Tour & Archaeological Museum
Morning at leisure. Free time for lunch. Afternoon city tour roving the most attractive and important sites in Lima.: the “City of Kings”. The tour includes Lima. Historical Center, visiting San Martin Square, the Main square, the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral, the Cathedral Museum, we will visit the Convent and Church of Saint Francisco. From here, we departure Lima downtown towards the district of Pueblo Libre to visit The Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology that comprises the biggest collection of pre-Hispanic objects, we then drive through the residential district of San Isidro and Miraflores, passing by the Huaca Pucllana: a ceremonial and administrative center of Lima Culture built in the II century A.C. that the Incas considered as “ñaupallaqta” or sacred town. Transfer to the selected hotel.
Day 03: Lima / Cusco : City tour and visit to nearby ruins
In the morning transfer to Lima airport to board your flight to Cusco . Meeting upon arrival and transfer to your selected hotel. In the afternoon, we will visit the city of Cusco on a guided tour visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun or Korikancha. Then, we drive out of the city to visit the Inca sites of Kenko, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman.
Day 04: Cusco : Sacred Valley of the Incas
Early morning excursion to the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit to the picturesque Indian Pisac Market held on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, the shopping paradise of the Andes where barter is still practiced. In the afternoon, passing through the towns of Calca and Urubamba, we visit the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the valley, and protect it from possible invasion from the tribes in the lower jungle. You can walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town, and get a good idea of what this strategic military, religious, and agricultural center was like during the era of the Inca Empire. Late afternoon return to Cusco and transfer to your selected hotel for overnight.
Day 05: Cusco : Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes / Cusco
The day begin with an early morning rise to transfer to Cusco train station for a three hour train journey to the famous Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as “The Lost City of the Incas”. Arrive at Aguas Calientes station followed by a 30-minute bus drive, climbing 6km of winding road, to the incredible site of Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, we’ll participate in a guided tour of the Citadel, visiting the MainPlaza, the CircularTower, the Sacred Sun Dial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and various burial grounds. After the tour you will have free time to stroll around the archaeological site on your own. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, back to Cusco by train, and transfer to your hotel.Evening free. Overnight at your selected hotel.
Day 06: Cusco / Manu
Early departure from Cusco on one of our vehicles especially equipped for the road, crossing amazing Inter Andean valleys and picturesque peasant communities. At midday, we will visit the pre-Incas tombs of Ninamarca known as “Chullpas” and then Paucartambo, a typical colonial town of great importance those years and that still preserves its essence. Going on with our journey, we will go up to the Valley of Acjanacu at 3,850 m.a.s.l. From here, we will start going down, passing by the Cloud forest, a rich area in endangered species such as the Spectacle Bear and the Cock of the Rocks, orchids, bromeliads, ferns, etc. Finally, we will have our first night at a comfortable campsite.
Day 07: Manu – Cloud Forest and Atalaya
Very early, comfortably installed on an observation platform called “Lek”, we will be able to appreciate the flirting dance of the Cock of the Rocks, the national bird of Peru that has showy bright red and orange fur. After having breakfast, we continue our journey on our vehicle (see optional 1 – Mountain biking) crossing the high jungle, towards the town of Pilcopata (see optional 2 – River rafting). After 30 minutes bus ride we will arrive to the AtalayaPort, situated at the shore of Alto Madre de Dios River, at 700 m.a.s.l., where our river equipment is installed. Once the motor boat is loaded with the needed equipment, we will start our way down by AltoMadre de DiosRiver towards our private reserve of “Erika Lodge” where we will spend the next two nights. Short walk around the lodge.
Day 08: Manu – Boca Manu
After breakfast, we will have our 4-hour canoe trip by the AltoMadre De DiosRiver leading to Boca Manu. It is a small village where we can purchase the last cold drinks and food. Immediately after that, we will sail on Manu river, in Reserved Zone, in order to camp at the Checking Point of Limonal, where we will have a short walk through the forest and we will be have a great chance of finding a great diversity of insects, birds, monkeys and other species around there.
Day 09: Manu – Cocha Salvador
After registering on the official visitor book and having breakfast, we will get into a boat towards Salvador Cocha (lagoon), where we will spend the next two nights. During this journey, we can admire lots of birds, caimans and some mammals. We will also be able to have a short night walk around the camp, using the catamaran of Cocha Salvador and helping ourselves with lanterns. We will be able to watch the Black Caiman that goes out looking for its meal.
Day 10: Manu – Salvador Cocha and Otorongo Cocha
We will visit Salvador Cocha in the morning, sailing on the Catamaran again. We can observe some fauna species such as the Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) an endangered specie, the Black Caiman (Melanosuchus Níger), the Spider Monkey (Ateles paniscus), etc, and some flora species. Then we will return to the camp where the staff will be waiting to offer us an energetic breakfast in order to be prepared to cross the primary forest with the greatest diversity of species in the world. We will arrive after walking to Otorongo Cocha for 4 hours. This is a lagoon where there is a 15 meter watching tower that allows us to admire the landscape of the surrounding forest and more chances to see the family of Giant Otters.
Day 11: Manu – Salvador Cocha and Private Reserve of Tambo Blanquillo
Today, we will get on board to sail by Manu river arriving at Boca Manu: a little village situated at the meeting point of Manu and Alto Madre de Dios rivers. Since here, the river is called Madre de Dios, becoming into the hydrographical axis of Madre de Dios department. After this journey, in the afternoon, we will arrive to the Private Reserve of Tambo Blanquillo where we will spend one more night involved by the magic atmosphere of the jungle.
Day 12: Manu – Macaw Clay Lick
Very early, before breakfast, we will go to the Macaw lick on a covered catamaran. The lick is a clay river wall where different parrot and macaw species descend to take the mineral salts they need for their diet balance every morning. The amazon parakeets and blue head parrots begin with an unforgettable show of colourful wildlife, and finally the fantastic macaws join the daily ceremony. At the end of this activity, we will go along Madre de Dios river to spend the night in an appropriate beach for camping.
Day 13: Manu / Cusco
After an early rising, we will continue along the river towards the small port of Atalaya in order to departure Manu. We will arrive Cusco at night and transfer to the selected hotel for overnight.
Day 14: Cusco / Lima / International Departure
At the appropriate time, transfer to Cusco Airport to board your flight to Lima. Upon arrival in Lima, meet and transfer to your selected hotel until your transfer to the international airport to board your international flight.
Arequipa white city 3 days / 2 nights
June 30, 2008
Day 01: AREQUIPA City Tour
Early morning transfer to the airport, departure to Arequipa, arrival and transfer to your Hotel. Half day visit to the “White City” including the Main Square, the Cathedral, the Lady of Ampato Museum best known as the Mummy Juanita, (the beautiful girl killed in an Inca ceremony, founded in the summit of the of the Mnt. Ampato) and the famous Santa Catalina Monastery. Overnight at the selected hotel.
Day 02: Arequipa – Sabandia Mill
Breakfast .
visit to the COUNTRYSIDE begin: Yanahuara lookout, Paucarpata, Sabandia Mill, Huasacache, Founder Mansion, Return to the hotel. (Duration 04:00 hours).
Return to your hotel.
Accommodation.
Day 03: Arequipa – Lima
Breakfast .
Transfer to the airport to board your flight to Lima.
Arequipa Colca Canyon Trek 4/3
June 30, 2008
Day 01 Arequipa City Tour – Yanahuara
Arrival and transfer to the hotel afterwards a visit to the COUNTRYSIDE begin: Yanahuara lookout, Paucarpata, Sabandia Mill, Huasacache, Founder Mansion, Monastery of Santa Catalina Return to the hotel. (Duration 04:00 hours).
Day 02 Colca Valley – Chivay
08:00hrs Approx. Breakfast. Departure to the Colca Canyon (considered among the deepest of the world) tour. Admire the Chachani and Misti Volcanoes and arrive the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca to observe the vicunas, llamas and alpacas (the Peruvian camels). Later, we visit the Mollepunku caves (prehistoric paintings and drawing). Lunch is serving in the tourist restaurant. Later, we continue to visit to the colonial down of Callalli, Sibayo and Tuti where we can admire the Collahuas archaeological places (civilization pre-Inca) and Incas constructions. Overnight in Chivay.
Day 03 Cruz del Condor
At 6:00hrs Breakfast. In the morning, the tour will continue towards the Colca Valley to admire the terracy, impressive constructions and the irrigation systems visiting Maca and Pinchollo. From the lookouts of Cruz Del Condor and Tapay, we can observe the majesty of the condor’s flight. Downwards to Arequipa, we visit Yanque. Free time for lunch. Arrival and transfer to your Hotel.
Day 04 Arequipa
Breakfast at the hotel Transfer to the airport or bus station.
Puno At dawn in the Sacred Lake , Taquile
June 30, 2008
Day 01 Puno
Upon arrival transfer to selected hotel.
Day 02 Puno – Uros Islands
Boat excursion to visit the incredible floating islands inhabited by the Uros, a very old civilization whose origin traces are lost in time The Uros live in huts made of layers of Totora reeds. The tour continues for o three a half hour boat rides to the famous Taquile Island . On arrival the Mayor of the town will assign the accommodation for the overnight. Time at leisure to stroll around and get acquainted with the islanders’ way of living
Day 03 Puno
Suggest an early wake-up to see the sun rise from the Cordillera Real , superb spectacle Time to relax or time to study their hand weaving techniques.
Early afternoon return to Puno and to the selected hotel
Day 04 Puno – Juliaca
Transfer to the airport in Juliaca or take the Lake crossing to La Paz .
Puno the Sacred Lake and Sillustani
June 30, 2008
Day 01 Puno
Upon arrival transfer to selected hotel.
Day 02: Floating island of the Uros
Boat excursion to visit the incredible floating islands inhabited by the Uros, a very old civilization whose origin traces are lost in time The Uros live in huts made of layers of Totora reeds.
Day 03: Puno – Sillustani
Breakfast in the hotel.
Guided tour to the Pre Inca Cemetery of Sillustani at the shores of the Umayo Lake. Sillustani was considered as a sacred place by those who inhabited the plateau more than three thousand years ago.
Return to the hotel.
Tour: SUASI ISLAND
June 30, 2008
DAY 01: Juliaca – Puno
Pick up at the Juliaca airport at your arrival and transfer to your hotel in the City of Puno. During the transfer we will visit the famous so called Chullpas of Sillustani, cylinder shaped burial towers made of hewn and finely polished stones, which rise to an altitude of 12 metres. This is the place where the ancient Aymaras buried their high priests. The Umayo Lake, located beside the Chullpa Burial Towers adds an extra portion of beauty to the landscape of this place. This is also an opportunity to observe different species of birds and other typical local wild life. Free time to rest and to get used to the altitude.
Meals: None
DAY 02: Puno / Floating Islands of the Uros and Taquile Island / Suasi Island.
At 7 o´clock AM we will leave the City of Puno, making a stop over at the Floating Island of the Uros and then we will continue on to the Island of Taquile, always enjoying the customs and placid life of the inhabitants of these Islands. Then we will continue to the Island of Suasi, a privately owned island, which is one of the most beautiful in the whole lake as well as the home of four species of American camelids. We will arrive at approximately 1: 30 PM. Time to take a short rest and install ourselves in our rooms. After that we will enjoy a delicious grilled BBQ lunch. We suggest that you then avail yourself of, and join one of the many activities offered by the hotel such as: Taking part in exploration walks learning about the local flora and fauna., or maybe bird watching or taking part in cultural manifestations. Dinner. Overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
DAY 03: The Island of Suasi / the City of Puno.
Breakfast. Free time. We suggest Educational Walks to learn more about the American camelids. At 1 o´clock PM we will leave the Island of Suasi and go to the Airport of the City of Juliaca, a trip which will take approximately three hours.
Meals: Breakfast and boxlunch
Cusco Overnight in Machu Picchu
June 30, 2008
Day 01: Cusco – City Tour
Arrival and transfer to the Hotel Guided city tour and visit to the nearby ruins: Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay Return to the hotel
Day 02: Cusco – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
Breakfast in the hotel Transfer to train station. Departure to the lost city of the Incas by tourist train; guided visit to the main sectors of the citadel such as: The viewing point, the Main Square, The temple of the three windows Includes buffet lunch in Aguas Calientes Free time to rest and admire the landscape Overnight at the selected hotel in Aguas Calientes
Day 03: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
Breakfast in the hotel Free Day for enjoying a thermal bath in Aguas Calientes In the afternoon, return to Cusco city by tourist train Arrival and transfer to the hotel
Day 04: Cusco
Breakfast in the hotel At the time agreed, transfer to the airport.
Cusco Sacred Valley Tour
June 30, 2008
Day 01: Cusco
Flight to “the archaeological capital of America” Cuzco. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Morning at leisure to acclimate. P.M. Half day tour visiting the most interesting spots on the city: Sacsayhuaman, the Inca fountain and Temple of Tambomachay, the Puca-Pucara labyrinth and the Kenko amphitheatre, then the tour continue towards The Main Square, the Korikancha Temple, The Cathedral with its magnificent chapels and cloister and paintings of the Cuzqueña School. Return to the hotel.
Day 02: Cusco – Sacred Valley of The Incas – Pisac – Ollantaytambo
Early morning excursion to the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit to the picturesque Indian Pisac Market held on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, the shopping paradise of the Andes where barter is still practiced. Enjoy the unique atmosphere during a typical lunch. In the afternoon, passing through the towns of Calca and Urubamba, we visit the Inca Fortress and Citadel of Ollantaytambo, built to guard the entrance to this part of the valley, and protect it from possible invasion from the tribes in the lower jungle. You can walk through the quaint streets of the nearby town, and get a good idea of what this strategic military, religious, and agricultural center was like during the era of the Inca Empire. Late afternoon return to your selected hotel in Cusco for overnight. Evening free. We suggest strolling around the Main Square and enjoy the night atmosphere trying a delicious Pisco Sour in some of the many pubs around the Square.
Day 03: Cusco – Machu Picchu
Breakfast. Full day tour to Machu Picchu, the journey goes downwards the Urubamba Canyon for about 3 hour and 30 min. the journey will continue by bus to “the lost City of the Incas “, Machu Picchu. The tour continues roving the Lookout, the Main Plaza and Temple of the Three Windows, the Acllawasi and other spots of the amazing Citadel now considered among the 7 Wonders of the Modern World. Time for a buffet lunch brake and then return to Cusco.
Day 04: Cusco
Breakfast in the hotel At the time agreed, transfer to the airport.
Cusco and Puno Millenium
June 30, 2008
Day 01: Cusco
Upon arrival transfer to selected hotel Afternoon city tour including the nearby ruins of Sacsayhuaman , Kenko , Puca Pucara and Tambomachay . return to Cusco , arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02: Cusco: Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
Breakfast. Full day tour to Machu Picchu, the journey goes downwards the Urubamba Canyon for about 3 hour and 30 min. the journey will continue by bus to “the lost City of the Incas “, Machu Picchu. The tour continues roving the Lookout, the Main Plaza and Temple of the Three Windows, the Acllawasi and other spots of the amazing Citadel now considered among the 7 Wonders of the Modern World. Time for a buffet lunch brake and then return to Aguas Calientes by the tourist bus. Return to Cusco.
Day 03: Cusco – Puno
Breakfast. Transfer to the station for a bus journey to Puno , the bus is at the moment the most utilized service, operates daily from 08:00 o’clock and takes some 6 hrs approximately. During the journey the buses stop in several archaeological places. The journey includes on board lunch, air conditioning, television, chemical bathroom. Arrival and transfer to the hotel in Puno.
Day 04: Puno – Titicaca Lake
Breakfast. Unforgettable full-Day boat excursion to this island on Titicaca Lake inhabited by a Quechua-speaking population that has developed through many generations both an efficient and original social system and one of the world’s finest hand weaving, techniques. On the way back stop at the floating reed islands of the Uros. Lunch Included. Return to Puno, arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Day 05: Puno – Juliaca
Transfer to the airport in Juliaca or take the Lake crossing to La Paz .
Ausangate Roundtrip 6d/5n
June 30, 2008
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We leave Cusco at about 7 in the morning after a light breakfast. We take private bus to the village of Tinqui in 3800 masl. On the way we pass through beautiful landscapes and several traditional villages including Urcos, Cattca and Ocongate. We take our lunch in Tinqui while our luggage is being arranged on the mules. We take of after lunch going towards the hot springs in Upis (4200masl), in total about 5 hours walking. On the way we can enjoy the majestetics Cordillera Vilcanota, and the beautiful Ausangate mountain getting closer. In the Upis valley we can see the very traditional lifestyle of the quechua speaking population, and in the wet ground of the valley birdlife like ibis and andean goose. |
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After a solid breakfast we will start the walk towards the first pass, the Arapa pass in 4850masl, where the view of Ausangate is amazing. From here we have a quite hard descent coursed by the thick layer of gravel on the trail. Soon we will be on the side of the mountain and new view appear, the green lake of Pukacocha and later we reach the turquoise lake Jatun Pukacocha. We set up camp by the lake. From the campsite we will make the climp up to see the lake Vino Cocha and Ausangate on close hold. |
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In the morning we walk up to the second pass of Apuchata in 4900masl. with the turquoise laguna Ausangate Cocha below. Fish lives in the cold water of this lake. Passing the lake we have a short but steep ascend to the Palomani pass in the amazing altitude of 5200masl. Surrounded by floks of llamas and alpacas we walk down from the pass towards the settlement of Finaya Pampa, where we will set up our camp. |
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