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Table of Contents Itinerary in Brief .............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 No Catches ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Personalize Your Vacation – Free of Charge! ................................................................................................................... 6 Your Itinerary Day - By - Day ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Financial Details .......................................................................................................................................................... 101 Book Online Address: ............................................................................................................................................... 101 What is Included ...................................................................................................................................................... 102 What is not Included ................................................................................................................................................ 102 About Us – The Luxury Peru Travel Company .............................................................................................................. 103
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Itinerary in Brief Activity
Hotel
Room Type
Meals*
Day 1
Arrive Lima
Ramada Airport Hotel
Superior Rooms
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Day 2
Fly Arequipa & Private Tour of Arequipa
5* Costa del Sol Hotel Arequipa
Suites
B,L
Day 3
Colca Canyon Tour
5* Las Casitas del Colca Colca Canyon
Superior King Rooms
B,L
Day 4
Cruz del Condor Tour & Transfer to Lake Titicaca
5* Titilaka Hotel All-Inclusive
King Rooms
B,L,D
Day 5
Choose your Tours (Appendix I)
5* Titilaka Hotel All-Inclusive
King Rooms
B,L,D
Day 6
Luxury Peru Rail Train to Cusco
5* Monasterio Hotel Cusco
Superior Rooms
B,L
Day 7
Private Tour of Cusco
5* Monasterio Hotel Cusco
Superior Rooms
B
Day 8
Private Tour Sacred Valley of the Inca
5* Marriott Hotel Cusco
Inca Wall Rooms
B,L
*Included Meals Key: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, Br = Brunch
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Itinerary in Brief Cont. Activity
Hotel
Room Type
Meals*
Day 10
Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu
5* Inkaterra Pueblo Hotel Machu Picchu
Superior Rooms
B,Br,D
Day 11
Revisit Machu Picchu & Vistadome Train to Cusco
5* Monasterio Hotel Cusco
Superior Rooms
B,L
Day 12
Fly Puerto Maldonado & Amazon Tours Begin
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Luxury Jungle Lodge
Double Cabañas
B,L,D
Day 13
Amazon Rainforest Tours
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Luxury Jungle Lodge
Double Cabañas
B,L,D
Day 14
Amazon Rainforest Tours
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Luxury Jungle Lodge
Double Cabañas
B,L,D
Day 15
Transfer to Airport Fly Lima & Home
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*Included Meals Key: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, Br = Brunch
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Overview The Luxury Plus Collection, Peru Essentials Vacation visits the Inca & Colonial Highlights of Arequipa, Colca Canyon & the Cruz Del Condor, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Machu Picchu & the Amazon Jungle in Peru in 15 Days. You will enjoy Private Guided Tours and stay in Luxury 5* Hotels. You will take the Luxury Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu and the Luxury Peru Rail Train from Lake Titicaca to Cusco whilst enjoying stunning views of the high Andes Mountains.
No Catches These are Private Vacations with Guaranteed Departures Every Day Everything you would expect is Included • • • • • • • • • •
All Private Tours (except at Lake Titicaca & Amazon Jungle – small group) with Qualified English-Speaking Guides All Private Transfers (except Amazon Jungle - small group) All Hotels All Entrance Tickets All Breakfasts / Other Meals as Specified: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B,L,D) All Internal Flights No Hidden Fees for Paying with Visa, MasterCard or American Express Book & Pay Securely Online or by Telephone Low $1,000pp Deposits. Balance Due 60 Days before Travel Large Discounts for Groups of 4+ (Invite your Friends & Family!)
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Personalize Your Vacation – Free of Charge! Bespoke Personalized Vacations - In the 21st Century Luxury Vacations are all about having your Vacation personalized, so you can have what you want, when you want it, and at no additional charge! We Agree 100%. For this reason we offer a free of charge service where we will personalize an Itinerary just for you within 24 Hours of your request. Good Communication is Important - All our Travel consultants are based in Peru, are Expats, and speak English as their First Language. Call us now we would love to help. Contact us now, and you can get started on Personalizing Your Perfect Luxury Machu Picchu Vacation Today.
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Your Itinerary Day - By - Day
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1st Day – Arrive Lima & Private Transfer to Hotel Service Arrive Lima
Notes / Instructions Most flights arrive in Lima in the evening.
We meet you at the airport
We will meet you outside of Lima airport arrivals hall. There will be a man with a sign with your names on.
Private Transfer in Lima
Private Vehicle with English Speaking assistance to your Hotel in Lima. Approximately one hour.
Luxury 5* Marriott Hotel Lima
Prime Deluxe Rooms with Ocean Views
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5* J.W. Marriott Lima
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The JW Marriott Hotel Lima is located in the Miraflores district, near the LarcoMar Shopping & Entertainment Center. The Marriott Recently recognized by Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List 2011 as one of the Best Places to Stay in The World, as chosen by readers. Located atop Costa Verde's rocky cliffs, overlooking the ocean and accessible by coastal path. It’s a draw for beachgoers, surfers, and paragliders. This is a luxury 5* Hotel but for its safe, central, and excellent location is worth the little extra. The Deluxe Rooms are there entry level rooms and come with sea views.
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Guest rooms and suites offer spectacular panoramic views of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. For your convenience, high-speed Internet is offered in all guest rooms and suites for a daily fee. Spacious guest rooms at our hotel in Lima offer luxurious Marriott bedding and marble bathrooms. Our luxury hotel in Lima, Peru, is proud to be the city's first 100percent smoke-free hotel. Additional guest room amenities include cozy robes and slippers, minibars and LCD televisions. Business travelers will enjoy large desks with conveniently placed lighting and ergonomic chairs. This hotel has a smoke-free policy.
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2nd Day – Private Lima Gastronomic Tour (B,L) Service The Lima Gourmet Company Private Lima Gastronomic Tour
Notes / Instructions Pick up in your Hotel Foyer at 09:45, drop off at around 15:00. Lunch is included.
Luxury 5* Marriott Hotel Lima
Prime Deluxe Rooms With Ocean Views
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The Lima Gourmet Company Gastronomic Tour Tourism in Lima Peru, once omitted from travelers’ lists while visiting the country, has been steadily attracting the attention of globetrotters and adventure-seekers. While there are an abundance of tours in Lima that follow the typical tourist circuits led by traditional guided monologues, we believe that a hands-on experience, savoring the food, chatting with real limeños and visiting the top restaurants, districts and historical points the locals prefer is a much more dynamic and exciting way to see the city. We’ve designed this Lima Peru tour to be an ideal introduction to the city and Peruvian culture so that you can get a good feel of the city in just five hours. Now you have no excuse not to fall in love with the city before heading to Machu Picchu, the Amazon or even if you’re just here for work.
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This Lima Peru tour starts at a local roastery, where they hand-pick the coffee beans daily, for an organic Peruvian coffee. You will also tour the colonial streets of the bohemian district, Barranco, home to artists, musicians and the city’s top art galleries. From here you’ll visit a traditional market in the San Isidro district to try exotic fruits and local products and learn the ancient myths and legends associated with them. The third stop is one of the city’s top seafood restaurants (cebichería), Embarcadero 41 Fusión, on Avenida La Mar in the Miraflores district – a stop other tours in Lima won’t take you. You’ll discover the secrets to the perfect Cebiche and Pisco Sour as you prepare the dish and cocktail yourself with the head chef and bartender. The last stop is for lunch at la Huaca Pucllana, a restaurant within a pre-Incan archeological complex – undoubtedly a highlight of tourism in Lima Peru. This prestigious restaurant is so impressive that the King of Spain, Mick Jagger, Bill and Hillary Clinton, just to name a few, have made sure not to miss it during their trips to Lima. You’ll enjoy a variety of gourmet Peruvian dishes as well as four different desserts and another pisco-based cocktail.
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3rd Day – Fly Arequipa & Private Tour of Arequipa (B,L) Service
Notes / Instructions
Fly Arequipa
Typically, Flights depart at 09:15. Arrives to Arequipa at 11:30.
Private Transfer to your Hotel in Arequipa
Approx. 20 minutes to your hotel.
Private Arequipa City Tour
Pick up at your hotel at 14:00 and return to your hotel at 18:30
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5* Hotel Costa del Sol Arequipa Check into your Hotel the beautiful Hotel Costa del Sol, the only 5 star Hotel in Arequipa. The Hotel Costa del Sol Arequipa offers a distinguished and warm service, to tourists traveling the Arequipa-Cuzco circuit. Its facilities and location make it an ideal starting point for exploring the Colca Canyon, which is one of the deepest canyons in the world.
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The spacious Guest Rooms and Suites offer: • Internet access • Heating • Room service 24 hours a day • Minibar refrigerator • Cable TV and radio • 220V and 110V electrical current
Additional Services: • Gift Shop • The Kuna store offers a wide variety of gifts made of exclusive alpaca and vicuna fibers, which are indigenous to Peru. • Gym and sauna - Recently remodeled, new equipment, sauna and massages • Jacuzzi and swimming pool - available 24 hours. • Los Montoneros Bar • Los Robles Restaurant - Where you can enjoy our buffet breakfast (05:00a.m. to 10:30a.m.). During the afternoon and night we offer an international menu that fuses regional ingredients in an original manner.
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Arequipa City Tour
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Private Arequipa City Tour Nicknamed the 'white city', Arequipa is surrounded by spectacular mountains, including the volcano El Misti. A fascinating feature of the city is its many beautiful buildings made of a lightcolored volcanic rock called sillar. The City Tour of Arequipa is a great way to get to know the impressive beauty of "La Ciudad Blanca", the White City. The tour includes sites such as the church and square of San Francisco, home of La CompaĂąĂa de Jesus, colonial homes, the Plaza de Armas and the unforgettable Convent of Santa Catalina, characterized by its narrow streets and different styles and famous in the 16th century. The Convent of Santa Catalina, perhaps the most fascinating colonial religious building in the country, was until recently home to almost 450 nuns.
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4th Day – Private Colca Canyon Tour (B,L) Service
Notes / Instructions
Private Transfer out Arequipa to Colca Canyon
Lunch is Included at a good local Restaurant.
5* Las Casitas De Colca Hotel Colca Canyon
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Colca Canyon Tour
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Private Colca Canyon Tour We will depart at 7:30 am from Arequipa, crossing 160 Km to the town of Chivay, capital of the Province of Caylloma. At the beginning of our excursion we will enjoy the majestic views of the Misti, Chachani and PichuPichu volcanoes and then approach the National Reserve of “Pampa Cañahuas”, where our transportation will make a short stop to observe the wild Vicuñas (the most important American camel) in its natural habitat. At this point we will be around 3,400 meters above sea level. We will arrive to “Pata Wasi” (Pata=high Wasi=home) an Andean community at the opposite border of the reserve. Here you might enjoy the natural formation of rocks and the view to the backside of the Misti and Chachani volcanoes. To prevent altitude sickness we will have an original Andean “Mate de Coca” drink in Sunbay at 3,800 meters above sea level.
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Continuing on the road we will pass through “Tocra” over the 4,500 meter high mountains, where we will observe lakes with migrant birds and get pictures of the “Antiplano” (high plains) with its Llamas and Guanacos. Our highest point will be “Pata Pampa” (Pata=high, Pampa=land) located at 4,820 meters, where we’ll observe the volcanoes Ampato, Sabancaya, Hualca-Hualca, Mismi (the source of the Amazon River), and the “Cordillera de Chila”. When we are getting close to the town of Chivay (3,651 meters) we will start to wonder at the spectacular multicolor view of the terraces of the Colca valley. In Chivay we will drive to our hotel and after occupying our rooms we will have time for lunch, (cost of lunch is included in program). In the afternoon we will walk to the real Indian Town of Coporaque, where we will visit its traditional main square and optionally- go on an hike to the hill of the San Antonio ruins, where we will visit a cemetery and have a wonderful view to the terraces of the Canyon (the hike takes about 1 hr.) We then proceed onto your Hotel at the base of the Colca Canyon.
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5* Las Casitas Del Colca
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5* Las Casitas Del Colca Inspired by its surroundings, Las Casitas del Colca was designed and built to fit in perfectly and harmoniously with the landscape, scattering twenty spacious and private cottages (casitas) throughout the complex. The hotel was constructed to be a refuge of peace and tranquillity, providing the guest a chance to forget about all the worries of everyday life and enjoy the serenity and beauty that the Andes offer. Marvelous views, a singular hospitable setting, excellent weather, and the height of service you deserve are a few of the delights this hotel offers.
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Las Casitas features luxurious cottagestyle villas with private fire place and free Wi-Fi. It offers a spa and an outdoor pool, integrated in the beautiful surroundings of Colca Canyon. All villas at Las Casitas del Colca are designed with care. They are equipped with a minibar and an Ipod Docking Station. The sofa is situated in front of the cosy fire place and the bathrooms feature both indoor and outdoor showers with bathtub. Wellness facilities include a sauna and several massage treatments. A large variety of outdoor leisure activities are available, such as the giant condors spotting, horse riding, hiking or visits to the local alpaca farm. Guests can enjoy magnificent views at Las Casitas’s restaurant. Dishes are prepared with tasty regional ingredients. The bar is open throughout the day for refreshments and drinks. Room service is also available.
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Other features include: The Stables There are five beautiful Peruvian paso horses that live in the stables which you can visit and feed. Horseback riding excursions are also offered along different trails that lead to nearby communities.
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The Garden The hotel is located on 24 hectares, which include an extensive organic garden where a large variety of plants and vegetable are grown, many of which are used in the food offered to the guests. There are also 5 greenhouses set aside for growing vegetables and other flowers. A lovely picnic is offered to all guests in the midst of the flower fields.
The Farm This hotel has an incredible variety of plant and animal species, and many people visit us just to experience the diversity of birds that can be seen in this region of the country, like the giant hummingbird that feeds on the cantuta flower, regional flower of Arequipa. Ducks, chickens, turkeys, pigs, rabbits, and Guinea pigs at the farm are also raised on the hotel grounds.
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5th Day – Private Cruz del Condor Tour and Transfer to Lake Titicaca (B,L,D) Service
Notes / Instructions
Private Cruz del Condor Tour & onto Lake Titicaca
Collection from your Hotel Foyer at 06:00. (It is best to visit the Condors in the early mornings) Arrive to Puno (Lake Titicaca) around 18:00.
Sillustani Funerary Towers
If time visit a Pre–Incan Burial Ground in transit to Puno.
Lunch is included at a good local restaurant.
Lunch is Included
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Private Cruz del Condor We will have our breakfast very early in the morning (about 6:00 am), so we can leave to the famous “Cruz del Condor” point as early as possible. We’ll arrive to “Cruz del Condor” at approximately 8:00 am.After taking pictures of the majestic Condors, our guide will take you for a short walk near the Canyon. We will then drive back to Chivay, visiting the traditional town of Pinchollo and the “Antahuilque viewpoint”, where a wonderful 1,500 year old terracing constructed by the Collaguas culture well before the Incas’ time can be observed. We visit the town of Maca, an Andean community that experienced an earthquake in November of 1991 and the town of Yanque with the most beautiful church in the valley. We’ll return to Chivay for lunch at a local restaurant (cost of lunch is included in the program.
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Sillustani Funerary Towers Sillustani is a pre-Incan burial ground on the shores of Lake Umayo near Puno in Peru. The tombs, which are built above ground in tower-like structures called Chullpas, are the vestiges of the Colla people, Aymara who were conquered by the Inca in the 15th century. The structures housed the remains of complete family groups, although they were probably limited to nobility.
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5* Titilaka Hotel Indulge and immerse in the splendor and spirit of the lake at Titilaka, the first ultra-luxury exploration lodge on Peru's mystical Lake Titicaca, origin of the great Inca culture. Located on a private peninsula, surrounded by stunning lake scenery, snow-capped peaks, crisp blue skies and intense sunlight reminiscent of Patagonia or the Scottish Highlands. Luxuriate in modern-day architecture Integrated with the environment for a cozy yet opulent lodge-refuge. The ultimate Lake Titicaca experience. Each of the lodge's 18 luxury suites (from 300 sq ft to 500 sq ft) has panoramic lake-views, heated floors, state-of-theart amenities and spa bathrooms with oversized tubs plus rain showers.
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The Experience After a full-day's exploration of this astounding remote region, enjoy the privileged vantage that affords a restful refuge. Contemplate an idyllic sunset as you relish your cocktails on the lodge's wrap-around terraces
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Bed and Breakfast Overnight in Suites In-room housekeeping services three times a day Consierge services
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Upon arrival at the Lodge, check-in, rest, and enjoy the scenery as you acclimate to the altitude.
Evening cocktails are served from 6.30 pm followed by dinner from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Then join other guests and interpreters to share highlands experiences and tales.
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6th Day – All Inclusive Lake Titilaka – Choose your Tours & Activities (B,L,D) Service
Notes / Instructions
Morning Tours and Activities
You may choose your Tours & Activities. As described in Appendix I.
Lunch is Included
Lunch is served at 12:30 followed by free time to rest.
Teatime
Tea is served at 3:00. You may choose your Tours. As described in Appendix I.
Afternoon Tours and Activities Cocktails and Dinner are Included
Cocktails are served at 6:30. Dinner is served at 7:30.
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7th Day – Luxury Peru Rail Train to Cusco (B,L) Service Private Transfer to the Train Station in Puno
Luxury Peru Rail Train to Cusco
Private Transfer in Cusco
Notes / Instructions You will be picked up from your Hotel Foyer At 06:30 for a 40minute transfer to the Train Station in Puno. Departs at 07:30 and arrives to Cusco at 18:00. An all-inclusive three course lunch is served in route followed by teatime later in the afternoon. You will be met at Cusco train Station for the approx. 20-minute Private transfer to your Hotel.
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Luxury Peru Rail Train – Cusco / Lake Titicaca The Peru Rail is exquisitely decorated in the fine manner of the great Pullman trains of the 1920’s and boasts a full fleet of refurbished coaches including dining cars and an open-air observation bar car, which is unique in South America. On the journey passengers are served a three-course lunch in the dining car followed by coffee served in the observation-bar car. The Peru Rail runs between Lake Titicaca and Cuzco. This service, full of romance and style, unites two of Peru’s top tourist destinations.
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Observation / Bar Car – Peru Rail Train
On the journey the train makes a gentle descent / ascent to slightly, lower / higher altitudes. One half of the journey showcases the gentler, rolling Andean Plains, where vicuĂąa and alpaca can be seen, while the second half is dominated by the magnificent Andean mountains which tower over the deep valleys of the meandering Huatanay River. While traveling aboard the Peru Rail, the glass-walled observation car provides the perfect opportunity to view the beautiful scenery.
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Luxury 5* Monasterio Hotel Right beside the lively Cuzco Central Square is Hotel Monasterio, a former monastery and national monument dating from 1592. This delightful hotel combines its centuries-old charm and ambience with luxury hotel service, inspired restaurants and boutique rooms and suites. The ideal hotel from which to discover the delights of Cuzco, its doors open to a vibrant scene of old and modern architecture, markets, galleries and restaurants serving ‘new Andean’ cuisine. The building was seriously damaged by the earthquake in 1650, and upon restoration the beautiful Chapel was added. It is decorated in the indigenous Baroque style with gold-plated pictures frames and truly magnificent paintings by the best artists of the Cusquenian Art School, depicting scenes from the life of San Antonio Abad.
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The Monastery was originally built in 1595 on the site of the palace of Inca Amaru Qhala. In 1598, it was founded as the Seminary of San Antonio Abad by the sixth Bishop of Cuzco, Monsignor Antonio de la Raya, to train Catholic priests. Art and Architecture The building which houses Belmond Hotel Monasterio is steeped in history and hosts its very own art collection. You don’t need to travel far to soak up the local culture.
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Guest services Whether you’re into white water rafting or a four-day trek through the Sacred Valley, there’s plenty of fresh air fun just outside the hotel walls. Our team can arrange guided cultural tours, classes in traditional crafts or an afternoon cooking regional specialties with our Chef. Therapy suite Choose relaxing aromatherapy or a reviving Thai massage from the massage menu. Or call your personal Bath Butler to prepare an exquisite and indulgent end to a day of adventure and exploration. Business and events The historical building offers a unique backdrop for your conference, team building or incentive event. The glorious Baroque chapel and cloistered courtyard make an exquisitely romantic setting for a wedding. Enjoy modern comfort surrounded by timeless charm. Each Room is wonderfully unique, reflecting the monastery’s charm and elegance. Rich wood furnishings, antique artwork and architectural quirks add to the historic atmosphere.
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Junior Suites Each of the Junior Suites spans two levels. A bright and airy bedroom sits on the mezzanine, while stairs lead down to a spacious living area. These luxurious suites feature rich wood furnishings and antique artwork, as well as stunning courtyard or city views. Some of the elegant marble bathrooms offer luxurious baths while others feature just a shower. All rooms also offer: • Individually controlled heating system and air conditioning • Personal safety box • Televisions • Telephone • Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet connection • Rooms can be enriched with oxygen to combat the effects of Cusco’s high altitude.
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Dining in the Monasterio Sample the Mediterranean cuisine and distinctive charm of Illary Restaurant. At El Tupay, French-inspired dishes and Bohemian Nights with local singers are not to be missed. Hotel Monasterio is located right next to Palacio Nazarenas and you may add any dining expense to your account. The Lobby Bar Join us at the Lobby Bar after an exciting day of sightseeing. The tranquil atmosphere offers the perfect place to relax and sample a traditional pisco sour with canapÊs. In the late afternoons, sink in front of the roaring fire and enjoy the smooth sounds of Cusco’s finest Jazz musicians.
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8th Day – Private Tour of Cusco (B) Service
Notes / Instructions Pick up in your Hotel Foyer at approx. 13:45. Returns at approx. 18:00.
Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour
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Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour The Private Half Day Cusco City Tour Visits the Principal Inca & Colonial Attractions in Cusco
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Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour Tambomachay – This was an Inca sanctuary dedicated to the cult of water, a place reserved for Inca Royalty. Puca Pucara – This is an Inca archaeological site located again on the peak of a hill and is thought to be a military position and an administrative centre. Qenko – A sanctuary dedicated to the adoration of animals and consists of ruins formed by a rocky site with stairs in a zigzag, and a main building similar to a circular Amphitheatre where 19 windowsills are located as a way of seats. Sacsayhuaman – Its construction took over seven decades and required the work of 20,000 men approximately, both for the foundations and hewn stone works, the transportation of materials, carving and stones setting. Cusco Cathedral – One of the finest Colonial Cathedrals in the Americas. Qoricancha – Originally named Inti Qancha (' Temple of the Sun') was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, dedicated primarily to Inti, the Sun God.
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9th Day – Private Sacred Valley Tour (B,L) Service Private Full Day Tour Sacred Valley of the Inca
Notes / Instructions Pick Up in your Hotel Foyer at 08:30. Lunch is included. Returns at approx. 18:30.
Lunch at Posada Tunupa
Buffet Lunch is included at Posada Tunupa.
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Full Day Private Sacred Valley of the Inca Tour Pisac Market | Pisac Ruins | Lunch Posada Tunupa | Ollantaytambo
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Pisac Market A famed hill town, Pisac is a great place to purchase top quality Andean knitwear at lower prices than visitors will find in major cities during their travels in Peru. Woven blankets, tapestries, and alpaca garments such as sweaters and mittens, colorful fabric and accessories are found in abundance at the Pisac market in addition to pottery, jewelry, and other handicrafts. Though Pisac’s biggest crafts market takes place on Sunday, you will find fewer tourists and smaller crowds in general if you visit the weekday craft markets. The village’s largest produce market is also held on Sunday, bringing a multitude of vendors from the countryside to supply the local population with produce, fresh from the fields.
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Pisac Inca Ruins It’s not hard to succumb to the charms of sunny Pisac, a bustling colonial village at the base of a spectacular Inca fortress perched on a mountain spur. Its pull is universal and recent years have seen an influx of expats and new age followers in search of an Andean Shangri-La. Located just 33km northeast of Cuzco by a paved road, it’s the most convenient starting point to the Sacred Valley. The ruins are separated along the ridge into four groups: Pisac, Intihuatana, Q'allaqasa, and Kinchiracay. The Intihuatana group includes the Temple of the Sun, baths, altars, water fountains, a ceremonial platform, and an Intihuatana, a volcanic outcrop carved into a "hitching post for the Sun" (or Inti). With military, religious, and agricultural structures, the site served at least a triple purpose. Researchers believe that Pisac defended the southern entrance to the Sacred Valley, while Choquequirao defended the western entrance, and the fortress at Ollantaytambo the northern. Inca Pisac controlled a route which connected the Inca Empire with the border of the rain forest.
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Ollantaytambo After lunch, we proceed onto Ollantaytambo an attractive little town located at the western end of the Sacred Valley. The town has been built on top of original Inca foundations and is the best surviving example of Inca town planning. The town is located at the foot of some spectacular Inca ruins which protected the strategic entrance to the lower Urubamba Valley. The temple area is at the top of steep terracing which helped to provide excellent defenses. Stone used for these buildings was brought from a quarry high up on the opposite side of the Urubamba River - an incredible feat involving the efforts of thousands of workers. The complex was still under construction at the time of the conquest and was never completed.
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10th Day – Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu (B,Br,D) Service Private Transfer out Cusco and Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu
Notes / Instructions Pick Up in your Hotel Foyer at 8:00 for the thirty-minute private transfer to Poroy train station. Catch the 09:05 Luxury Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu, Arriving at 12:24. Gourmet Brunch is included on board.
Private Machu Picchu Tour
2-3 Hours with plenty of time to ask questions.
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Luxury Hiram Bingham Train
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The Hiram Bingham is an exclusive Luxury Orient Express service operated by Peru Rail, all service inclusive where you will enjoy a full day of unforgettable experiences. The service includes: • Champagne Reception • Brunch and dinner on board. • Exclusive Bus return to the citadel of Machu Picchu. • Entrance to Machu Picchu. • Guided tour in the citadel. • Gourmet Dinner & Small Show included on the return journey Observation Car: At the back of the Hiram Bingham is the Observation car, offering a space in which to truly appreciate the stunning Peruvian landscape. Observations cars are a great addition to any train and this one is furnished with dark wood, polished brass and large cushioned seats, thus making it the perfect place to sit, relax and watch the unfolding Peruvian landscape. Carriages: The carriages are luxurious with elegant decoration in the style of the 1920′s Pullman trains. Each of the four carriages has been furnished in polished wood and brass, with large chairs and plenty of space.
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Guided Tour of Machu Picchu (2 – 3 Hours) The ‘Holy Grail’ for lovers of Inca monuments, the enigmatic lost city of Machu Picchu is the most famous archaeological site in all of South America and possibly the world. The spectacular collection of temples, terraced hills and plazas was the mountaintop citadel of the Inca under Pachacutec and Tupac Yupanqui, until the coming of the Europeans with Pizarro. It may have the most familiar name, but Machu Picchu has refused to reveal many of its mysteries, including the secrets of its construction, function, and demise. The overgrown ruins were discovered by US historian Hiram Bingham in 1911, and the quality of the stonework hints that it was an extremely important ceremonial site. The remains are thought to date from around 1450, built at the height of the Inca Empire, and as they escaped being plundered by the Spanish they include semi-intact icons and shrines that were defaced or removed at other sites. Entering the site, a set of steps leads to the ruined Temple of the Sun and a series of altars and niches. Highlights include the remains of ceremonial baths, the Sacred Plaza with its tremendous view across the Urubamba River valley, a rare shrine to the sun, and a labyrinth of passageways and cells.
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Machu Picchu Highlights & Additional Tour Options
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Guided Tour of Machu Picchu (2 – 3 Hours) The ‘Holy Grail’ for lovers of Inca monuments, the enigmatic lost city of Machu Picchu is the most famous archaeological site in all of South America and possibly the world. The spectacular collection of temples, terraced hills and plazas was the mountain-top citadel of the Inca under Pachacutec and Tupac Yupanqui, until the coming of the Europeans with Pizarro. It may have the most familiar name, but Machu Picchu has refused to reveal many of its mysteries, including the secrets of its construction, function, and demise. The overgrown ruins were discovered by US historian Hiram Bingham in 1911, and the quality of the stonework hints that it was an extremely important ceremonial site. The remains are thought to date from around 1450, built at the height of the Inca Empire, and as they escaped being plundered by the Spanish they include semi-intact icons and shrines that were defaced or removed at other sites. Entering the site, a set of steps leads to the ruined Temple of the Sun and a series of altars and niches. Highlights include the remains of ceremonial baths, the Sacred Plaza with its tremendous view across the Urubamba River valley, a rare shrine to the sun, and a labyrinth of passageways and cells.
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Luxury 5* Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
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Luxury 5* Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel Breakfast | A la Carte Dinner | Orchid, Hummingbird, and Nature Tours Included How does one best prepare for a visit to the enigmatic Lost City of the Incas? Nothing less than a natural paradise will do — a paradise where one connects completely with the sacred energy of the mountain. In Inkaterra’s vacation paradise and luxury boutique Hotel, a pueblo of luxurious whitewashed bungalow nestles into terraced hills. Spa services use sublime natural essences, and a firstclass restaurant boasts stunning views of the rushing Vilcanota River. The train station is only steps away but Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel exists in a world apart. An intimate 85-cottage luxury Hotel in sprawling Andean style village within the secluded 12 acres of exquisite beauty, where guests follow stone pathways to their rooms, located in comfortable one or two-story whitewashed casitas.
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Pueblo Hotel includes several services in their prices being: ✓ Your choice of 6 tours Detailed below ✓ A la carte Dinner ✓ Welcome gift ✓ Teatime ✓ Happy Hour ✓ Breakfast
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Optional Tours - All Included Birds (2 Hours) Walk early in the morning to take advantage of the optimum time for cloud-forest bird watching. Begin at a river observatory, with the possibility of sighting the sought-after torrent duck and the white-capped dipper. Then proceed to a productive tanager feeding area, where silver-beaked, blue-necked, fawn-breasted and saffron-crowned tanagers can be found. Along the hotel's pathways, be on the lookout for the cock-of-the-rock, the golden-headed quetzal and many of the 18 different hummingbirds identified on the grounds, including the booted racket-tail and the greenand-white hummingbirds, which are native to the area. Orchids (2 Hours) Walk through the orchid garden to observe some of the hotel's 372 different native orchids in bloom. Discover this extraordinary plant family, which has captured the human imagination for centuries. From the largest orchid flower in the world – the Phragmipedium caudatum, to tiny flowering specimens properly appreciated only through a magnifying glass, there are orchids to amaze both the newly inquisitive and the expert, including species new to science which have been discovered on the hotel grounds.
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Nature Walk (2 Hours) Walk along the hotel's trails and discover the fascinating yet fragile ecosystem of the Machu Picchu cloud forest and learn about its many indigenous plants and animals. The Nature Walk offers guests a glimpse of cloud forest flora: ferns, bromeliads and orchids and fauna -an interesting variety of birds; as well as an introduction to the Vilcanota river system, the Observatory, the tea garden and house. Tea Plantation (2 Hours) Visit our organic tea (Camellia Sinensis) plantation and tea house to discover the wonders of the traditional tea making process. Take part as the freshly picked leaves are pressed over wooden blocks and finally seal your own tea bag. A glass of fresh iced tea is included. Twilight Walk (2 Hours) This early evening walk is designed to connect on a spiritual level with the environment and the historical energy of the Machu Picchu area. With special attention placed on nature's core elements, the walk pauses at the Rocotal Observatory to appreciate an enchanting waterfall and sacred pre-Inca pictographs.
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Spectacled Bear Project (2 Hours) Spectacled Bear Project, The Inka Terra Association (ITA) and the Peruvian National Institute of Natural Resources (INRENA) manage the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Spectacled Bear Project, an effort designed to recover bears that have been negatively affected by human impact, and reintroduce them into their natural habitat. Once common throughout the Andes, the spectacled bear is now critically endangered. Visits to the project are organized with advanced coordination to gain insight into the world of these large mammals (the only bear species in South America), and learn about the challenges they face to survive in today's world. Donations to the project are welcome and will be duly acknowledged and certified.
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11th Day – Revisit Machu Picchu & Vistadome Train to Cusco (B,L) Service Private Machu Picchu Tours
Notes / Instructions There are 4 additional Machu Picchu Tours you may choose from. There are no additional charges, you are only limited by your time and energy.
Lunch
Buffet Lunch is included at the 5* Sanctuary Lodge Hotel. (12:00 – 15:00)
Vistadome Train Service to Cusco
Catch the 15:48 Vistadome train returning to Ollantaytambo Train Station at 17:16.
Private Transfer in Cusco
Approx. 90 minutes to your Hotel.
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Private Machu Picchu Tours Today you will enjoy further Private Guided Tours of Machu Picchu. You may start at Dawn or as you wish. All tours are included, and you are only limited by your time and energy. The Sun Gate (2 Hours) Inti Punku the Sun Gate marks the entrance to Machu Picchu. It is a one-hour uphill hike to the southeast of the Sanctuary, climbing more than 300 meters. The hike is on the original Inca trail and is paved with Inca stones. There is a spectacular view from the gate (pictured).
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Apu Machu Picchu (4 to 5 Hours Roundtrip) The hike to the summit of Apu Machu Picchu is 2 ½ hours and can be quite steep in places. This trail, accessed from Machu Picchu, joins parts of the Inca trail leading to the Sun Gate before climbing to the mountain's highest point. From there, enjoy the view of soaring eagles as well as Machu Picchu and other significant ruins in the area, such as Putukusi, Huayna Picchu, Salkantay mountain and the Vilcanota River view. This is a breathtaking hike, lot of orchids along the way, birds in the bushy areas, and with every stop the view is gets better and better. The climb is 600 meters uphill, so a reasonable level of fitness is required. *** Access to Apu Machu Picchu is controlled by special tickets which need to be purchased in advance by us. Access is 07:00 – 11:00. Please ask to have these tickets included in your tour if desired***
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Inka Bridge (Bridge 1 Hour Round Trip) This hike is to the south west of Machu Picchu, a nice original trail that overlooks the Aobamba valley and the Hydro-electric plant. This Inca Bridge is a part of a mountain trail that heads west from Machu Picchu. The trail is a stone path, part of which is cut into a cliff face. A twenty-foot gap was left in this section of the carved cliff face, over 1,900 feet drop that could be bridged with two tree trunks. When the tree trunks were removed then the trail became impassable to outsiders. The path is narrow and paved with original Inca stones. The steep trail continues on and climbs the side of the mountain, leading adventurous travelers to a remote corner of this archaeological site. In addition to a magnificent bird's-eye view of Machu Picchu, the summit also offers a perfect vantage point to the canyon of the Vilcanota River, the mountain of Putukusi and the distant snow-capped Andean peaks.
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Huayna Picchu (3 - 4 Hours) Huayna Picchu is the mountain you see behind Machu Picchu. Towering above the north end of Machu Picchu this steep mountain is often seen in the backdrop to the classic photos of the ruins. The mountain is steep, but stone steps are laid along most of the way and where the mountain is steeper you will find steel cables used as handrails. For fit people it is not a difficult climb. Very Limited Access! Only 400 people are allowed to hike Huayna Picchu each day. You have to sign in at the entrance gate. The first 200 tickets are available for the 8:00am hike. The second 200 are available at 10:00am. ***You should buy these special tickets in advance with us to be sure you will have space for this hike***
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The Huayna Picchu Hike You’ll find breath-taking views while hiking up and there are some ruins near the top which many like to visit. The most important thing about Huayna Picchu is the bird’s eye view of the whole of Machu Picchu from the top. More on the level of difficulty: You will be glad to see that the path is almost two meters wide, but at the beginning only, later it becomes narrower, and one side there is a steep fall. There are some accidents and even deaths every year so be aware this can be a quite dangerous hike. After a while you will find the path becomes really narrow - only a couple of feet wide and here the slope is really steep. Throughout the rocks are uneven and sometimes slippery but you will find hand rails along those areas.
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The Vistadome Train From Machu Picchu
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The Vistadome Service This DELUXE train ride into the spectacular land of the Inca is highlighted by amazing views of valleys, Inca farming terraces, snow- capped mountains, and sub-tropical jungle. After arriving in Aguas Calientes, a shuttle bus will transport you to this magic, sacred, and mysterious town known as Machu-Picchu. The Vistadome service has large panoramic windows and additional windows in the roof allowing you to enjoy the mountain scenery.
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A snack and hot drink are included with the Vistadome service. There is also a table in front of you and posh leather seats which are very comfortable with plenty of leg room. The Vistadome also has air conditioning and heating, leather seats that adjust the body to provide comfort and relaxation during the entire trip, and a traditional show as well as a fashion show to keep you entertained – as if the amazing scenery isn’t enough. This service allows the visitor to be immersed and feel the Andean culture through its landscapes, music, dance and food carefully prepared with local ingredients. On-board experience with the best comfort and quality service.
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12th Day – Fly Amazon Jungle & Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge (B,L,D) Service Private Transfer & Fly Puerto Maldonado
Notes / Instructions We will pick you up in your Hotel Foyer at approx. 08:30 for the approx. 15-minute Private Transfer to Cusco Airport. Departs Cusco Airport at approx. 10:30 and arrives to Puerto Maldonado at 11:15.
Transfer
We`ll be waiting for you at the airport departure Hall with a sign with your names on it. River boat transfer to the Luxury Jungle Lodge
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Lodge
Double CabaĂąas
Drop off your excess luggage
You will be taken to the Lodge Operators offices to drop off your excess luggage. You are limited to approx. 5Kg (12 lbs.) pp in the Jungle due to space constraints in the motorized canoes. Basically, your aircraft carry-on bags and day packs.
Jungle Tour Starts
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Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica – Luxury Jungle Lodge
Upon arrival to Puerto Maldonado you will be collected and taken to the nearby offices of Inkaterra, the Luxury Jungle Lodge operators, where you can safely leave any excess luggage. We then board motorized canoes for the trip up the Madre de Dios River to the Lodge itself.
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Consider creature comforts and charming conveniences at these restful Ese’ Eja-style wooden cabañas (408 square feet), topped by a high thatched-palm roof. Stay in a twin bedroom with canopy mosquito net, outfitted with 100% cotton sheets and hypoallergenic pillows. For your added comfort, plush bathrobes and Andean rubber slippers are supplied. Soak up in the soothing and spacious bathroom with independent shower and toilet, hot water, large towels, and a complete set of ecologically friendly toiletries. Put your feet up and loosen up on the hammock of the screened siesta area. For your rainforest foray, your cabaña is equipped with umbrellas, flashlights, kerosene lamps for lighting, a central ceiling fan and an electric outlet.
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Amazon Jungle Tours Inkaterra offers you flexible Custom Itineraries with more than a dozen excursions. An interpreter meets with each guest upon arrival, shaping an ideal itinerary based on their individual interests, desired activity levels, weather conditions, and length of stay. These include: • • • •
Challenging jungle treks & vigorous paddles. Enchanting & accessible rainforest trails. Thrilling treetop canopy walkway. Bird watching, plant study, native communities & more.
Excursions are chosen in consultation with the Lodge Naturalists who know the best to recommend based on the weather, season, breeding habits etc. of the fauna and flora. This is why the tours below are not pre-defined on a day-byday basis.
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Trail System A walk to one of the trails that extend 7.3 kilometers (4.5 miles) in Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Natural Reserve and you will discover the incredible realm of the Amazon rainforest. The trails offer an excellent introduction to the environment of the jungle, as you walk past exotic rainforest trees, such as the lupuna tree and the beautiful ficus. Look down and spot the tiny lizards that rustle the leaves as they dart about on the forest floor. Gaze at the treetops and be amazed with the arena for bird watching. Observe the insect life – iridescent beetles and interpretation of the primary and secondary rain forest components, as well as human impact, and the relevance of the rainforests of the world. Duration: 1/4 day. Difficulty Level: I. Schedule: Morning and Afternoon Frequency: Daily Attractions: Footprints / Birds / Native skills / Ants / Medicinal plants.
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13th Day – Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge (B,L,D) Service Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Lodge
Notes / Instructions Double Cabañas
Jungle Tours Continue
As detailed below.
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Rainforest Garden Walk along the lodge trails to the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Rainforest Garden just around the cabanas. This interesting native garden was started by the locals more than ten years ago showcasing native plants, trees and orchids. Learn to identify orchids, its flower parts, pollinators and different habitats. Know the fascinating history and legends, the practical and beneficial use of indigenous plants, as well as other remarkable rainforest flora. An in-depth explanation familiarizes you with the process, traditional use and highly interesting benefits of the plants and trees used for construction including those that were used for building the lodge, some of its fixtures, as well as native clothing accessories. Duration: 1/4 Day Difficulty Level: I Schedules: Morning and Afternoon Frequency: Daily Attractions: Birds / Medicinal plants / Photos
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Twilight River On this guided afternoon boat ride, you will witness the enchanting transformation from a diurnal to a nocturnal environment, as animals and birds of the daytime are replaced by species specially adapted to the night. As you enjoy their paradise, you will learn about their habits while searching for nightjars, owls, capybaras and caimans. In addition, on a clear night the southern hemisphere stars can be appreciated. Duration: 1/4 day Difficulty Level: I Schedules: Afternoon, Daily Attractions: Photos & Astronomy Rainforest by Night Walk through the Inkaterra Ecological Reserve at night for an approximately 2hour excursion. Biological activity differs greatly between night and day in the Amazonian ecosystem. Venture into the forest and experience the mystery of the animal activity that awakens in the rainforest after dark. Listen to nocturnal forest sounds and spot species that only emerge at night. Duration: 1/4 day Difficulty Level: I Schedules: Afternoon, Daily Attractions: Footprints & Astronomy
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Wetlands Visit the remarkable wetlands system in the 200-meter boardwalk over the Aguajales rainforest swamps. The wooden footbridge is elevated 1 meter from the ground to allow space when the water rises during the rainy months. See the transition of the forest eco system from dry to marshlands, and observe the various species of amphibians, reptiles, serpents, birds and mammals. Get to know the lush flora and trees, how they adapt to the wetland ecosystem, their benefits and uses. Duration: 1/2 day Difficulty Level: II Schedules: Morning and Afternoon Frequency: Daily Attractions: Birds / Frogs / Ants / Footprints / Photos
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Canopy Walkway Take a 15-minute walk along the trail towards the Inkaterra Canopy Interpretation Center. A short briefing will be given about the project history, structure and the highlights in this unforgettable adventure at the Canopy Walkway. You will ascend the first tower and walk through the treetops of the giant Amazon Basin, across hanging bridges. Views unimaginable from below and possible only from the air, are revealed on this network of towers, bridges and platforms. Be on the lookout for different birds of the jungle, such as toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, among many others, or try to identify them through their songs, from the observation decks. Learn about the interrelationship of the flora and fauna at the various levels of the forest and its integration into the jungle ecosystem. Duration: 1/2 day Difficulty Level: II Schedules: Morning and Afternoon, Daily Attractions: Birds / Frogs / Ants / Photos
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Canopy Walkway and the Anaconda Walk A five-minute boat ride takes you to the Inkaterra Canopy Interpretation Center. After ascending the first tower, at 29 meters above the forest floor, you will literally walk through the treetops for one-and-a-half hours along suspension bridges that link eight observation platforms. Enjoy landscapes and vistas that would be unimaginable from below, while on the look-out for giant strangler fig trees, orchids, toucans, woodpeckers, trogons and – with luck- monkeys or sloths. After your descent from the Canopy, experience the Anaconda Walk for about 30 minutes along the 200-meter wooden bridge over the Aguajales swamps. In this lush eco system, you may observe the various species of amphibians, serpents, birds, mammals and abundant flora and trees of this flooded marshland. The walk finishes by returning to the lodge. Duration: 1/2 day Difficulty Level: II Schedules: Morning and Afternoon, Daily Included: Canopy kit Attractions: Birds / Photos & Astronomy
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Lake Sandoval A 30-minute boat ride takes you to the Tambopata National Reserve, where wildlife surrounds you as you enjoy the one and a half hour walk along three kilometers of trails to reach Lake Sandoval. Glide in a wooden canoe, across a beautiful, mirror-like oxbow lake that is home to the endangered giant river otter, as well as red howler monkeys, macaws, prehistoric hoatzins, also called “shanshos�, anacondas, point-tailed palm creepers and side-neck turtles. You will spend two hours on the lake, looking at all is has to offer. Duration: 1/2 day Difficulty Level: II Schedules: Morning and Afternoon Frequency: Daily Attractions: Birds / Photos / Ants & Canoe
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14th Day – Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge (B,L,D) Service Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Lodge
Notes / Instructions Double Cabañas
Jungle Tours Continue
As detailed below.
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Hacienda Concepcion A 35-minute ride upriver takes you to Hacienda Concepcion, home to a remarkable Botanical Garden with over 200 different species of rainforest plants. An in-depth explanation familiarizes you with the processing, uses and benefits of these traditional indigenous plants, including fascinating native medicinal uses. Next, take a 30-minute canoe trip on a small lake and watch for wildlife – turtles, giant river otters, sun grebes, nightjars and herons. The activity ends at Concepcion Educational Research Facility where exhibits, designed by the National Geographic Society, tell the story of the remarkable Madre de Dios region. Duration: 1/2 day Difficulty Level: II Schedules: Morning and Afternoon, Daily Attractions: Footprints / Birds / Native skills / Medicinal plants / Ants / Canoe & Native food
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Gamitana Creek Long walk following the Gamitana creek. 1 ½-hour walk through a narrow trail towards “Sanipanga”. 1-hour canoe ride down stream to the Gamitana Model Farm. Interpretation of creek ecosystems. Walk through the Model Farm. Return to the lodge by boat. Duration: 1/2 day Difficulty Level: II Schedules: Morning Frequency: Daily Meal: Large Snack Attractions: Birds / Fishing / Native skills / Native food / Canoe
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Tambopata Following a short motorboat ride from the lodge, this activity begins with a walk to Lake Sandoval. Be on the lookout for hoatzins, herons, and ospreys as you glide across this mirror-like oxbow lake in a wooden canoe. Your excursion continues with a hike through the reserve to Concepcion. The surrounding vegetation will be roused on this trip, with possible sightings of paiche and black caimans; red howler, brown capuchin and squirrel monkeys; and the extremely rare and critically endangered giant river otter. A picnic lunch at Concepcion farm is followed by a guided visit to a garden containing more than 200 medicinal plants and the possibility to practice with the native archery and arrows. Duration: 1 day Difficulty Level: III Schedules: Morning, Daily Meal: Picnic Attractions: Footprints / Birds / Native Skills / Photos / Medicinal plants / Ants / Canoe & Native food.
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15th Day – Fly Lima & Home (B) Service Transfer to the Airport
Notes / Instructions We pick you up at the appropriate time for a river boat transfer to the airport.
Fly Lima
We will choose your flight time to meet as closely as possible with your international flight Home.
Fly Home
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At this time our services end with your arrival to Lima Airport.
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What is Included All Private Tours with Qualified English-speaking guides (except Amazon & Lake Titicaca) All Private Transfers (except Amazon) All Entrance Fees 11 Nights in Recommended 5* Hotels 3 Nights in Luxury Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge 14 x Breakfast, 12 x Lunch, 4 x Dinner (B,L,D) Luxury Hiram Bingham Train Cusco / Machu Picchu First Class Vistadome Train – Machu Picchu / Cusco Luxury Peru Rail Train – Lake Titicaca / Cusco Flights within Peru – Lima / Arequipa & Cusco / Iquitos & Iquitos / Lima
What is not Included International airfare to Peru and Taxes Other Meals unless specifically stated in the Itinerary Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc.
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About Us – The Luxury Peru Travel Company For over 16 Years, The Luxury Peru Travel Company is a First Class & Luxury Peru Vacation Operator based in Cusco, Peru. Luxury Peru Travel has won 14 Major Travel Awards including “Best Tour Operator” by DIRCETUR the Peruvian National Tourist Authority for Cusco & Machu Picchu. Our mission is to provide unique, personalized Peru Vacation experiences for our clients, listening carefully to your needs, wants & desires and customizing a Machu Picchu Vacation itinerary that meets these perfectly, and at the right price. Detailed Expert Local Knowledge Booking a major trip is exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. We understand. That's why we have live Peru Travel Experts here to take care of your every need, making your trip stress-free & amazing. Contact Us Call Toll Free: 1800 298 3158 e-Mail: enquiries@luxuryperu.travel
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