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DAY 1 LIMA
Pick up upon arrival at Lima’s airport and transportation to the
hotel. Overnight (No meals)
DAY 2 LIMA - IQUITOS
Transfer to the Lima airport for the flight to Iquitos (Airfare Not
Included).
Reception at the airport, brief city orientation and transfer to the
Explorama dock. Twenty-five mile journey down the Amazon River to
Ceiba Tops where private rooms with air conditioning and hot water
provide all of the comforts of home. Afternoon hike in the beautiful
primary rainforest reserve surrounding Ceiba Tops which includes
many huge trees festooned with epiphytes. After dinner there may be
local flute or guitar music at the El Toucan Bar or the guides are
always ready to relate some of the many legends of the Amazon forest.
Overnight at Ceiba tops Lodge (B, L, D)
DAY 3 CEIBA TOPS
Morning boat ride, spotting for dolphins, to visit a small village
of Yagua Indians where your guide will explain the Yagua Indian
culture and how it was affected by the arrival of Europeans and the
passing of time. There will also be an opportunity to see some of
the local crafts and for a demonstration of the blowgun which some
of the Yagua elders still use for hunting. Afternoon walking
excursion to the neighboring town of Indiana. Originally a
Franciscan mission, Indiana has grown into a large river community
with its own market, high school and small hospital. Overnight at
Ceiba tops Lodge (B, L, D)
DAY 4 CEIBA TOPS / CANOPY WALKWAY / CEIBA TOPS
Early morning departure from Ceiba Tops by boat to the narrow
motorcar crossing connecting the Amazon and Napo Rivers to continue
by boat to ExplorNapo Lodge for breakfast. Hike to the spectacular
Canopy Walkway spanning over 500 meters (one-third of a mile),
connected by tree platforms, and reaching a height of over 35 meters
(115 feet) but accessible without any type of climbing skill or
equipment. After lunch, visit the "RenuPeru" Ethno-botanical Garden
where over 240 medicinal plants are cultivated by a local shaman who
will explain the nature of Amazonian natural healing and the uses of
some of the plants. Return to Ceiba Tops in time to enjoy the pool
or hammocks before dinner. Overnight at Ceiba tops Lodge (B, L, D)
DAY 5 CEIBA TOPS / LIMA
Your choice of a morning walking or boating excursion to further
enjoy the rainforest and Amazon River or time to relax by the pool
until departure time. Afternoon transfer to Iquitos to the airport
to take your flight to Lima (Airfare Not Included) Upon arrival
transfer to the hotel. Overnight (B, Lunch if departure flight
permits)
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the ever-changing nature of the
rainforest, day-by-day activities may vary due to local conditions
DAY 6 LIMA - CUSCO
Transfer to the Lima airport for the flight to Cuzco (Airfare Not
Included).
Upon arrival to Cusco Airport. Reception and transportation to the
Hotel where you will receive an aromatic coca tea to stimulating for
the height, will have the free morning to rest and also we suggest
you have a light lunch in either your hotel or in one of the
surrounded; in the evening we will depart on a City tour (entrance
to the archaeological centers and museums including) we will visit
the Main square, Cathedral, the Koricancha (temple of the sun) and
in addition we will make a route bordering archaeological centers
like Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Q'enko, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay,
tour finishes 6:30pm approximately at the main square in order you
can take dinner in one of the exquisite restaurants in the area,
then overnight. (B)
*Optional Buffet Dinner with Folkloric Show: Adding $24 per
person
DAY 7 FULL DAY SACRED VALLEY TOUR
Breakfast. You will be picked up at 8:15 am. Full day excursion to
the Urubamba Valley visiting: the colorful Indian market in Pisac
where a mixture of color and tradition will be able appreciated
besides will have a good opportunity to try our bargain skills on
the free time to interact with the local craftsmen to purchase their
hand-made souvenirs. The Valley has a distance of 31 km (19 miles)
of Cusco, and an altitude of 2,970 ms (9,700 p), Pisac is located to
the entrance of the Sacred Valley and followed by Ollantaytambo, the
older town continuously occupied of the American continent. The
narrow streets of Ollantaytambo, along with their channels that have
not varied from the time Inca, evoke their ancestral inheritance,
lunch in a typical restaurant and then the last visit will be to
Chinchero market.
Chinchero is believed to be the mythical birthplace of the rainbow.
Its major claim to tourism is its colorful Sunday market which is
much less tourist-orientated than the market at Pisac. At the end,
return to Cusco main square at 6:30pm approx.
The night is free for you to eat in a restaurant of your choice;
although we always have plenty of suggestions for you should you
require them. (B, L)
Note: Take this tour on market days: Tuesday, Thursday and
Sunday
Bilingual Guided tour on different days
DAY 8 CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU (*Overnight in Aguas Calientes)
Early breakfast and pickup to go the train station to depart to
Machu Picchu, the trip takes about 4 hours. During the trip we will
have an amazing view of the landscapes of the Sacred Valley of
Urubamba and the Amazon rainforest providing you a small hint of how
much Peru has to offer. Upon arrival to the little town of Aguas
Calientes you will have to approach the bus station towards the
“Ciudadela of Machu Picchu” (Only 20 minutes ride) to receive a
professional guided tour by this Huge Historical Sanctuary follow by
some free time to explore the zone on your own and then take your
buffet lunch at the selected restaurant (included), an according
time, we will go down to the Aguas Calientes town to relax at the
hot springs or just overnight at the select hotel in Aguas Calientes
town. (B,L).
DAY 9 MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
Breakfast and rest of day at leisure by your own (entrance and bus
fee to Machu Picchu not included on this day) in the afternoon
return to Cusco. Reception at the train station and transfer to the
Hotel where it passed the night (B).
Upon request: You can make a second visit to Machu Picchu and have
the chance to know hidden places, such as the Intipunku (Gate of the
Sun) or for more adventures can take a hike to the top of Huayna
Picchu (Young Mountain) to visit the Temple of the Moon and enjoy a
spectacular view of the city. Or if you have good physical
conditions can take a hike full of adrenaline to the Putukusi
mountain opposite position than Machu Picchu which allows us to have
other unforgettable views from this new wonder.
DAY 10 TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast and according time, transportation will be provided to go
the airport (B).
END OF SERVICES
INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge accommodations based on double
or single occupancy. All scheduled transportation. All transfers.
All scheduled excursions with English-speaking guide services. All
entrance fees. Meals as specified in the itinerary. B=Breakfast; L=Lunch;
D=Dinner.
IMPORTANT: For a better service, the company informs you that
it has autonomy to change the Hotels mentioned in the itinerary with
another one of similar category if therefore sees it by advisable
taking into account justifiable availability of spaces or other
reasons, if this it is the case you will be notified ahead of time.
NOT INCLUDE: International and domestic airfares, airport
departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional
nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic and
non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any
kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation
of international flights and items of personal nature.
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Towering
canopy platform
Cathedral
Temple of the Sun
Machu
Picchu
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