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Colonial and modern Lima private tour  Tambopata Jungle Expedition 1 free day in Cusco
Sacred Valley of the Incas private tour 1 overnight in Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu private tour |
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Day 1 | Lima
Transfer to your hotel in Lima.
Day 2 | Lima
Early morning breakfast and transfer to the Villa swamps, paradise for birdwatchers and nature lovers with more than 100 species of birds, then we visit the Pachacamac archaeological complex (31km south of Lima) and return to Lima. After lunch we go on a city tour with visits to the Miraflores district, downtown Lima, the Main Square (Plaza de Armas), the Cathedral and San Francisco convent. Night free.
Day 3 | Lima - Puerto Maldonado - Tambopata
Morning transfer to the airport and flight to Puerto Maldonado. Reception at the airport and transportation to the Maldonado Lodge, where you will receive a welcome tropical fruit beverage. You will embark on a 4 hour motorboat trip up the Tambopata river to Tambopata Lodge & Research Center (box lunch on route). During the trip we will be able to observe the local farms, while groups of birds pass over the boat. Great opportunity to see families of Capybaras, the largest rodents in the world. Reception, accommodation at the lodge. After a short rest we will have a brief introductory walk in the forest nearby to learn basic principles of ecology and hear some wildlife natural history. Return to the lodge for dinner. After dinner we will make our first visit to the forest to observe the nocturnal life of insects, of various colors, and occasional encounters with nocturnal mammals. We will enjoy the diverse sounds of the jungle which will accompany our first night in Amazonia. Sleep at the lodge.
Day 4 | Tambopata
Wake up early (4.30 am) and travel up the Tambopata River for an hour to the Bahuaja- Sonene National Park. You will see a magical sunrise and it is a great opportunity to see animals such as capybaras, tapir, jaguar, and deer in the surrounding virgin forest. We will observe (from a safe distance) one of the greatest spectacles of the rainforest: Hundreds of parrots, parakeets and macaws of various species, enjoying their diet of mineral salts on a river bank, here we will have a hot drink and a snack, then, return to the lodge to have a late breakfast. Ethno botanical trekking through one of the trails learning about medicinal plants. After lunch we will enter the lush green jungle on a special trail to observe wild life. We will then enter the territory of peccaries, deer, and others, with the possibility to hear or see their tracks, or discover a troop of monkeys travelling through the forest in search of food. Time permitting; we will be able to enjoy a relaxing swim in the cascade of the cat. After dinner we can take another trip through the jungle, in search of caimans or relax in our lodge surrounded by exotic nocturnal sounds.
Day 5 | Tambopata
After breakfast we will take a trip by boat to the WASAI Maldonado Lodge, in Puerto Maldonado where we will relax in our bungalows and enjoy a tasty lunch. After lunch we will leave and travel for thirty minutes on the Madre de Dios River, to the access trail to Lake Sandoval, a beautiful typical rainforest lake. 3 km hike to the banks of the lake.
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There we will board a canoe to paddle around the lake enjoying the beauty of the landscape and observing the wildlife, such as kingfishers, herons, hoatzins (unique pre historic looking birds), monkeys, etc. If we are lucky we could see the family of giant otters which live at the lake. It is time to begin our return hike to the Madre de Dios River to return to Puerto Maldonado. There we will stay in the modern and comfortable bungalows of Maldonado Lodge. After dinner we will be able to rest or go around the city on foot or bicycle. We can enjoy the pool and its cascade surrounded by verdant vegetation. Rest of the night free to enjoy the night life of this incredible city.
Day 6 | Tambopata
Breakfast and transport to the airport and Flight to Cusco, at arrival transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free.
Day 7 | Cusco
Day free to do your own search in the Imperial Capital of the Incas, its restaurants, bars and pubs. We suggest a visit to the traditional district of San Blas or the Pre-Spaniard art museum.
Day 8 | Cusco - Pisac - Ollantaytambo
In the morning Sacred Valley private tour with visit to the downtown of Pisac and then, free time to shop in the famous handicraft market. Lunch included on the way Pisac - Urubamba in Tunupa restaurant (novo-andina cuisine). Visit to artist Pablo Seminario's house and to the Ollantaytambo complex. Overnight at Ollantaytambo.
Day 9 | Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu
In the morning train to Aguas Calientes, at arrival transfer to our hotel. For the afternoon we suggest a visit to Mandor waterfalls. Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
Day 10 | Machu Picchu - Cusco
Morning visit to Machu Picchu History and Natural Sanctuary at sunrise and then free time to enjoy the complex on your own. In the afternoon return to Aguas Calientes and train to Ollantaytambo, from there bus to our hotel in Cusco. End of our services.
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size: Maximum 10 pax. |
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| Included: Local Flights, all transfers, 3 stars hotel in Lima 2 nights, 3 stars hotel in Cusco 3 nights, 3 stars hotel in Ollantaytambo 1 night, 2 stars hotel in Aguas Calientes 1 night. Colonial and modern Lima private tour, Pachacamac and Villa swamps private tour, Tambopata jungle tour 4/d - 3/n, Sacred Valley of the Incas private tour, Machu Picchu private tour. |
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| Meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners. |
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| Staff: Five passengers or more with tour Leader all the way & local guides in all included activities. |
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included: Local airport taxes, tips & optional activities. |
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