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Difficulty Level
A good mix of culture, history and scenic beauty, combining the Peruvian
Andes & Amazon Rainforest.
Included Highlights
• Guided tour of Machu Picchu
• 2-night Amazon Jungle excursion
Accommodation
6 nights hotels, 2 nights jungle lodge
Transportation
Local flights, train and motorized canoe.
Food Included
All meals while in the jungle.
Local guide
from Cuzco onwards, local representative in Lima
Budget
Allow USD $15 per day for food - for additional expenses, see dossier.
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This 9 day tour packs in the essential highlights
of Peru: charming Andean towns, the greatest Inca ruin and the
lush Amazon rainforest. Starting in Lima, then moving to the Andes, you
will have the opportunity to explore the charming colonial town of Cuzco,
the frontier town of Aguas Calientes and its hot springs, the spiritual
splendour of Machu Picchu and the jungles of the Peruvian Amazon.
Day 1 Arrive Lima
Day 2 Cuzco
Early morning transfer to the airport for flight to Cuzco. In Cuzco you
will be met by your guide and transferred to the hotel. Relax or explore
the spiritual sites of Sacsayhuaman and Tambo Machay.
Day 3 Aguas Calientes
Board an early morning train with a local guide as you wind through the
Urubamba Valley towards Aguas Calientes. Enjoy the local scenery or the
bustling activity along the railway tracks. Archaeology buffs can visit
Machu Picchu independently before the guided tour the following morning.
Day 4 Machu Picchu / Cuzco
Rise early to take advantage of viewing Machu Picchu in the early morning
light. This is the best time to view the 'Lost City of the Incas'. Our
local guide will provide a detailed interpretation of the Inca history
before the majority of other tourists arrive at midday. Leave for Cuzco
by train in the afternoon.
Day 5 Cuzco
With a friendly, colonial atmosphere, Cuzco offers nearby Inca ruins,
cobblestone streets, museums, markets and churches. Rafting, horseback
riding and mountain biking are also possible.
Day 6, 7 Amazon Jungle (2B,2L,2D)
Fly from high in the Andes to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the lowlands of
the Amazon jungle. Then travel by motorized canoe to our lodge in the
Tambopata Rainforest Area, which holds the world record for the most bird
sightings in one area. Explore the jungle with expert local guides.
Day 8 Lima
Fly to Lima via Cuzco for a final night on the town.
Day 9 Depart Lima
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