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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 ............................................................................................................................................................ 65 Book Online Address: ................................................................................................................................................. 65 What is Included ........................................................................................................................................................ 66 What is not Included .................................................................................................................................................. 66 About Us – The Luxury Peru Travel Company ................................................................................................................ 67
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Itinerary in Brief Activity
Hotel
Room Type
Meals*
Day 1
Arrive Lima & Private Transfer to Hotel
5* Miraflores Park Hotel Lima
Junior Suites with Ocean Views
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Day 2
Gastronomic Tour
5* Miraflores Park Hotel Lima
Junior Suites with Ocean Views
B,L
Day 3
Fly Cusco & Private Tour of Cusco
5* Palacio Nazarenas Cusco
Junior Suites
B
Day 4
Private Tour Sacred Valley of the Inca
5* Palacio Nazarenas Cusco
Junior Suites
B,L
Day 5
Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu
5* Sanctuary Lodge Machu Picchu
Mountain View Terrace Rooms
B,Br,D
*Included Meals Key: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, Br = Brunch Cont.
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Itinerary in Brief Cont. Activity
Hotel
Room Type
Meals*
Day 6
Revisit Machu Picchu & Hiram Bingham Train to Cusco
5* Palacio Nazarenas
Junior Suites
B,L,D
Day 7
Fly Puerto Maldonado & Amazon Tours Begin
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Luxury Jungle Lodge
Double Cabañas
B,L,D
Day 8
Amazon Rainforest Tours
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Luxury Jungle Lodge
Double Cabañas
B,L,D
Day 9
Amazon Rainforest Tours
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Luxury Jungle Lodge
Double Cabañas
B,L,D
Day 10
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 Signature Collection Amazon Jungle & Machu Picchu Vacation visits the Inca & Colonial Highlights of Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu followed by 4 days touring the Amazon Rainforest in just 10 Days. You will enjoy all Private Guided Tours (apart from the Jungle) and stay in the finest Hotel in South America, the 5* Palacio Nazarenas, the No.5 Hotel IN THE WORLD on Tripadvisor. You will take the Luxury Orient Express Hiram Bingham Train & from Machu Picchu whilst enjoying stunning views of the high Andes Mountains before heading into the Jungle.
No Catches These are Private Vacations with Guaranteed Departures Every Day Everything you would expect is Included • • • • • • • • • •
All Private Tours with Qualified English Speaking Guides (except in the jungle – small group) All Private Transfers 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 $500pp 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* Miraflores Park Belmond Hotel - Lima
Junior Suites with Ocean Views
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Belmond 5* Miraflores Park Hotel Lima
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Luxury 5* Miraflores Park Hotel Lima Ideally located for business travelers and leisure visitors alike, the Miraflores Park Hotel is within walking distance from Lima's financial district and the Larcomar Entertainment Center, boasting some of the city's best shopping. The sleek, modern guestrooms feature all the comforts of home, but it is the rooftop that reveals the hotel's true glamour, with a pool, spa and views of the Pacific Ocean. The poolside restaurant, the Observatory, serves an innovative menu prepared by Chef Federico Ziegler, while the lively lobby bar, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, inspired by the Robert Louis Stevenson novel, feels traditionally British with a dark wood staircase, large paintings and leather-back sofas. Mesa18 is the newest restaurant.
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Mesa 18
Framed by a beautiful garden, and with impeccable style and design, Mesa 18 is the place to see and enjoy Creative Japanese cuisine, high-quality Peruvian products, creative techniques and artful presentation. The Observatory Restaurant Located on the 11th floor, affording it spectacular views of both Lima and the Pacific Ocean. The delicious breakfast buffet offers a range of fresh breads and pastries, charcuterie, fresh fruit and eggs cooked to order. Monday – Saturday: 6:30 – 10:00am Sundays: 6:30 – 10:30am
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Dr Jeckyll and Mr Hyde Stop by this intimate, English-styled bar to find out the secrets of Dr. Jekyll hidden in the Ardiente Pasión drink, blended with unique combinations. Featuring a wide selection of cocktails, liquors and light meals made with Peruvian ingredients, the bar also serves local favorites like the traditional Pisco Sour and the Chilcano.
Spa Features: • • • • •
Treatments: Aromatherapy Body Treatments Facials Hot Stone Treatments
• Classes: • Tai Chi • Yoga
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Additional Features: Elliptical Machines Treadmills Upright & Recumbent Bikes
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Junior Suites with Ocean View Our Junior Suites are an indulgent sanctuary after a busy day in the Peruvian capital. Each suite is exquisitely decorated and features fine cotton linens. They offer a separate sitting space and a work area with a desk. • • • • •
City View Junior Suite City View Club Junior Suite Garden Junior Suite Ocean View Junior Suite Ocean View Club Junior Suite
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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.
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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 Cusco & Private Tour of Cusco (B) Service Fly Cusco
Notes / Instructions We pick you up from your Hotel Foyer at 07:00 for an approx. 60 minute Private Transfer back to the airport for the flight to Cusco. Flights depart at 10:00 and arrive to Cusco at 11:20.
Private Transfer in Cusco
We will be waiting for you outside of Cusco Airport Arrival Hall with a sign with our and your names on it. An approx. 15 minute Private Transfer to your Hotel in Cusco.
Luxury 5* Palacio Nazarenas Hotel – Cusco
Junior Suites
Afternoon Private Cusco City Tour
Pick up in your Hotel Foyer at approx. 13:45. Returns at approx. 18:00.
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Luxury 5 * Palacio Nazarenas Set in a tranquil plaza behind Cusco's main square, this former palace and convent emerged from years of restoration to become one of the city's most exclusive hotels. Step past walls of Inca stones and into a cloistered courtyard with an ancient fountain at its heart. Then be surprised as contemporary Cusco comes to the fore: a fabulous spa, the city's first outdoor pool and stylish restaurants serving cutting-edge local cuisine. This intimate urban retreat has just 55 suites, each enriched with oxygen and with its own private bar where guests can create drinks accented with fresh ingredients grown at and around the hotel.
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Senzo Restaurant A destination Bistro, Senzo Restaurant offers exceptional cuisine in a vibrant yet refined atmosphere. By adding a modern twist to fresh regional ingredients Chef Virgilio Martinez presents diners with exquisite tastes and unique textures. The à la carte and individual table buffet breakfasts feature a nutritious, balanced and creative selection. The dining menu showcases contemporary Andean cuisine and can be tailored to suit the diners’ personal preferences. Specialty dishes feature indigenous herbs and are decorated with edible flowers, many grown throughout the hotel.
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Dining at the Monasterio While staying at Palacio Nazarenas, enjoy the renowned restaurants at Hotel Monasterio, our sister hotel. Sample the Mediterranean cuisine and distinctive charm of Illariy Restaurant. At El Tupay, Frenchinspired dishes and Bohemian Nights with local singers are not to be missed. The relaxed atmosphere of the Lobby Bar is ideal for pre- or post-dinner drinks. Hotel Monasterio is located right next to Palacio Nazarenas and you may add any dining expense to your suite’s account. Senzo Bar Cocktails and other refreshments can be enjoyed at the only open-air heated pool in Cuzco. The pool menu features nutritious options consisting of light, colorful dishes and a selection of South American wines. A traditional fruit and vegetable cart also sits by the pool bringing the color and fun of a Peruvian market to Palacio Nazarenas. Choose your perfect combination for a freshly-prepared juice or an exotic fruit salad.
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Junior Suites Junior Suites are located in both the ancient part of the hotel and the new section close to the pool. A choice of bedding includes one king or two twin poster beds. Suite amenities include complimentary full buffet breakfast or are room only - depending on the rate plan selected. Also included are complimentary wireless Internet access, butler service, widescreen LED satellite TV with premium channels, CD and DVD players, iPhone and iPad for guest use, iPod dock, personal safe large enough for a notebook PC and a well-stocked mini-bar. The sumptuous marble bathroom is equipped with a separate bath and shower, dual wash basins and luxurious bath amenities.
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Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour The Private Half Day Cusco City Tour Visits all of 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 window sills are located as a way of seats. Sacsayhuamán – 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. Coricancha – 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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4th 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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5th 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.
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea is served in the 5* Sanctuary Lodge Hotel.
Belmond Luxury 5* Sanctuary Lodge Hotel (All-Inclusive)
Mountain View Rooms with Terraces Gourmet Dinner is included in the Hotel.
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Luxury Hiram Bingham Train Both to and from Machu Picchu
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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. • Afternoon tea at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge • 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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Luxury 5* Sanctuary Lodge Hotel All Inclusive | A la Carte Full Board |Beverages & Minibar
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Superior Mountain View Room with Terrace Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel located adjacent to this ancient Inca citadel. It offers its guests exceptionally easy access from early morning to late afternoon, when most of the day visitors and buses have left. Sit out on a terrace and savor Peruvian cuisine based on produce grown on the Lodge’s own plot: This delightful Orient-Express hideaway is the perfect place to relax and unwind in the shadow of the Lost City. We include for you a Superior Mountain View Room with Private Terrace for your night of Luxury at Machu Picchu.
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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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6th Day – Revisit Machu Picchu & Hiram Bingham Train to Cusco (B,L,D) 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)
Luxury Hiram Bingham Train
Catch the 17:50 Hiram train returning to Poroy Train Station at 21:13. A Four Course Gourmet Dinner & Small Show on the train tonight.
Private Transfer in Cusco
Approx. 30 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 a 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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7th 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
As detailed below.
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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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8th Day – Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge Tours (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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9th Day – Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Lodge Tours (B,L,D) Service Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Jungle Lodge
Notes / Instructions Double Cabañas
Jungle Tours Continue
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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 downstream 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 that 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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10th 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
Have a nice flight. ☺
At this time our services end with your arrival to Lima Airport.
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Financial Details Signature Collection Amazon Jungle & Machu Picchu Vacation 10 Days / 9 Nights Twin / Matrimonial Rooms
$6,295pp Book Online Now Big Discounts Available Please Ask
Groups of 4+ Traveling Together
Deposit would be $500.00pp Balance due 60 Days before travel. We Accept Visa, MasterCard & American Express
Book Online Address: https://luxuryperutravel.rezdy.com/27644/signature-collection-amazon-machu-picchu-vacation-10-days
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What is Included All Private Tours with Qualified English-speaking guides (Jungle – Small Group) All Private Transfers (Jungle – Small Group) All Entrance Fees 6 Nights in Recommended Luxury 5* Hotels inc. Breakfasts 3 Nights in the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Luxury Jungle Lodge 9 x Breakfast, 6 x Lunch, 5 x Dinner, 1 x Brunch (B,L,D) Luxury Hiram Bingham Train – Cusco / Machu Picchu / Cusco Flights within Perú – Lima / Cusco, Cusco / Puerto Maldonado & Puerto Maldonado / 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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