Beyond Lima: Cusco and Reserva
Amazonica
Lima – Cuzco – Machu-Picchu and Puerto Maldonado (9 days /8 nights)
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Arrival in Lima reception at the airport and transfer to selected hotel.
Overnight.
Buffet breakfast
Morning or afternoon guided visit to the Cathedral, Main Square, San Francisco
Convent and its Catacombs and the residential areas of San Isidro, Miraflores,
the new commercial area South of Lima, the ocean front to enjoy a beautiful view
of the Pacific Ocean. Return to the hotel.
Overnight.
Buffet breakfast
Early transfer to the airport.
Departure to Cuzco. Arrival in Cuzco, reception at the airport and transfer to
selected hotel. Rest of the Morning at leisure.
2:30 p.m. Visit to the nearby ruins including the Sacsayhuaman Fortress,
overlooking the city of Cuzco, a pre-Inca architectural masterpiece; Quenquo, a
rock sanctuary whose main attraction is a monolithic altar representing a puma;
the red fortress of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, a beautiful fountain fed by a
spring forming a series of basins. Continue the tour to the city of Cuzco: the
Main Square, the Cathedral and the Santo Domingo Church or Temple of the Sun (
Koricancha). (Excursion for 4 hours).
Late afternoon return to the hotel.
Overnight.
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
Early transfer to the train station and departure for a day tour to Machu-Picchu
(3 and half hours trip). Arrival in Aguas Calientes Station and bus ride up to
the ruins (25 minutes). Guided visit of Machu Picchu built completely of stone
blocks, fitted together with masterful precision. This fabulous city has houses,
temples, warehouses, a large central square, all connected by narrow roads and
steps, and is surrounded by terraces cut into the mountain side which were used
for agriculture. Lunch at Machu-Picchu Sanctuary Lodge.
In the afternoon, descent by bus to Aguas Calientes and overnight at
Machu-Picchu Pueblo Hotel.
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Morning at leisure. (second bus and second entrance to Machu-Picchu included).In
the afternoon return to Cuzco and transfer to selected hotel. Overnight.
Day 6 Welcome
in Puerto Maldonado
Convenient check-in at Inkaterra Butterfly Farm / Land transfer to
boarding wharf / Begin rainforest experience on the 45-minute boat ride
along the Madre de Dios River / Arrival at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
lodge / Short briefing. Settle into your beautiful cabaña and lunch in the
dining room / Siesta - refreshing tea time / Guided walk along the Trail
system in the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica natural area / First night
Twilight River excursion / Afternoon cocktails followed by dinner served
in the main dining room from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. / Retire early or join
us to talk about your first day experience of life in the rainforest /
Overnight at the Lodge
Day 7
Breakfast begins at 5:30 a.m.to
avoid the heat and enjoy nature at its fullest; Full buffet / Visit the
Sandoval Lake excursion into the Tambopata National Reserve / Return to
the Inkaterra lodge for lunch / After lunch – take Inkaterra Canopy Walk /
May extend your excursion to appreciate the sunset from one of the towers
/ Back to lodge / Cocktails in the main dining room or during the daily
nature presentation in the Eco-Media Center / Dinner starts at 7:30 p.m. /
Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 8
Enjoy a trip to Gamitana Creek, 45
minutes by boat from the Inkaterra lodge / To Gamitana Farm picnic lunch /
Short guided tour to see how local farmers raise fruits and vegetables;
Picnic lunch / Afternoon free at Leisure. Relaxing with our special
services at ENA Spa (additional cost) / Overnight at the Lodge.
Day 9
Enjoy a full breakfast before departure/
45-minute return boat trip by boat on the Madre de Dios River to Puerto
Maldonado / Visit Inkaterra Butterfly Farm near the airport. Take your
domestic flight to your next destination |
