AMAZON & CULTURAL 8 Day

" Jungle Tour, Magic Cusco, Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley "

Price Information * Daily Departures

All rates are quoted in US dollars. Prices are per person based on double

Availability : Daily Departures
Group Size : Smallest groups only 12 travellers on most trips.
Shared Service with English speaking tour guides
Minimum: 2 participants.
Price & Value Unbeatable prices for unforgettable memories.
Grade of difficulty: Moderate to Challenging.

This itinerary has been very popular for those with only a short time to spend in Cusco who prefer not to hike the trail but go in classic style by train and overnight below the Lost City of the Incas Machupicchu , visiting the Amazon in Puerto Maldonado . This includes flights from Lima to Puerto Maldonado and a flight from Cusco to Lima. You can also add on extensions to Lake Titicaca, the Amazon and or Arequipa. You can get a better idea of the Hotel Marqueses and programs by looking at some photos on the website www.sastravelperu.com – www.hotelmarqueses.com

DAY 1 : Flight LIMA / PUERTO MALDONADO – TAMBO JUNGLE LODGE

On arrival of your flight to Puerto Maldonado, Our Guide/Staff will meet you at the Airport and transfer you to the Centre of town- where you can visit the exotic local market. Depending on the arrival time of the flights we may have the first lunch here or while traveling to\or at the lodge. Your excess luggage will be stored safely in our Office in Puerto Maldonado and then we will continue onto the port. We take our private boat along the Madre de Dios River for approximately 1 hour to TAMBO JUNGLE LODGE. A cool welcome drink awaits you and then you´ll be shown to your Bungalows to settle in. In the afternoon we will take a 30 min boat journey to Monkey Island where you can appreciate a great diversity of monkeys such as the “Maquisapa”, “Martin”, “Little lions”, “Frailes”, “Achuñis”, Ronsocos” etc, as well as a rich variety of birds. Return to JUNGLE LODGE for a delicious traditional Dinner. Nocturnal Activities are available each night. These range from nocturnal walks, talks on different topics and Cayman spotting when conditions are optional.

DAY 2 : JUNGLE LODGE/ SANDOVAL LAKE. / MONKEY ISLAND

After a great Jungle Breakfast, we take a 1.5 hour walk to the famous Sandoval Lake, passing through virgin forest, home to beautiful flora and fauna including Giant Otters, Water Birds, Alligators, wild hens, Taricayas (small turtles) and a variety of fish. We will spend a few hours in canoe on this, one of the most beautiful lakes in the Madre de Dios where you can fish for piranha, row, swim, walk or simply relax before returning to the Lodge in the afternoon. We will have a box lunch at Sandoval lake. One of the most awe inspiring features of the Jungle is the enormity of the trees and you will have the experience of standing at the base of the huge Lupuna. We may take a short visit to the Fitzcarral boat or there is the opportunity to visit the traditional “chacras” farming areas of the zone. Return to the lodge. Dinner. Nocturnal Activities (optional)

DAY 3 : JUNGLE LODGE / TARICAYA

Jungle Breakfast, Further opportunities for discovering the amazing ecosystem up close along an array of trails. We will travel a further 1 hour down river to the Taricaya Project of specialized trails where you´ll be led by your guide. He will further amaze you with the marvels of the jungle through a gentle hike and learning to recognize bird calls, footprints and medicinal plants and their qualities. . After our lunch here you can have the experience of their Canopy Walk. Return to the Lodge between 4 and 5 in the afternoon for your final sunset in the Jungle before a traditional Farewell Dinner. Nocturnal Activities (optional)

DAY 04: JUNGLE LODGE / COLLPA DE LOROS / PUERTO MALDONADO / CUSCO

Very early departure to view the Collpa de Loros, (parrot claylick) Sunrise on the river as we journey 1 and a half hours to a clay wall where hundreds of green parrots congregate at first light each morning. We will generally be able to spend about an hour here before reboarding the boat to enjoy breakfast on our return to Puerto Maldonado. Check-in 2 hours before flight and then time to visit the stunning Snake farm before your flight on to Cusco or Lima Despedida a la Selva. Reception and transfer to Hotel Marqueses Cusco.

JUNGLE TOUR INCLUDES:

• Transfer from the Puerto Maldonado airport to the Port .
• An hour river transportation on the Rio Madre de Dios toward the Lodge.
• Entrance fee to Sandoval Lake US$ 10; Canopy Walk / Taricaya Project US$ 10 and Snake Farm
• Accommodation in Bugalows on Double basis with private bathroom
• Full Board at the lodge.( Vegetarian option ).
• Water and typical natural beverages.
• Excursions with expert Jungle Guides in English.
• Life vests, rubber boots.
• Accommodation at Tambo Jungle Lodge based on Double or Triple room, for single rooms a supplement of 30% will be charged.

DAY 5 08:45 am SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS. Departure from Cusco in direction of the Sacred Valley. This Tour includes a Visit to the Pisac colourful Handcraft Market, the Ollantaytambo Inca Fortress and Return to Cusco via Chinchero town and Market. Overnight at the Marqueses Hotel.

DAY 6 2 DAY SPECIAL TOUR TO MACHUPICCHU Morning: Early Breakfast before departure by train to Aguas Calientes. On arrival to Aguas Calientes you are met by staff of Viajeros Bed and Breakfast Hostal at the train and accompanied to the hostal to settle into your rooms. Free afternoon to soak in the famous hot springs and explore Aguas Calientes below Machu Picchu. Maybe walk to the Mandor Water Fall,Puente Ruinas the old Train Station or visit the renewed Machupicchu Site Museum.( Opened recently this year ) Overnight at the Viajeros Hostel. Dinner included in the Hostal.

DAY 7 MACHUPICCHU -CUSCO Early breakfast before the 6.00am bus to Machu Picchu. For a Guided tour followed by free time to further explore and maybe climb Wayna Picchu, Sungate or Inca bridge , Buffet lunch awaits you after the 45min walk down the trail back to Aguas Calientes (bus optional $6.00) Afternoon: Return by train to Cusco (and bus at times from Ollantaytambo) and transfer to Hotel Marqueses (Breakfast and Lunch Included)

DAY 8 ADIOS CUSCO; Free morning ,after mid day transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. End of our Service.

INCLUDES:

• Lima - Puerto Maldonado / Puerto Maldonado -Cusco / Cusco- Lima Flight Tickets with LAN ;
• 4 Day / 3 Nights Tambo Jungle Lodge in Puerto Maldonado, full board meals, tours and lodging.
• Transfers in and out ;
• Guided Sacred Valley & City Tour in Cusco
• Private Transport and English speaking Tour Guide;
• 3 nights in Standard Private Rooms in Hotel Marqueses Breakfast included;
• 1 night in Hostel Viajeros in Aguas Calientes Breakfast included ;
• 2 Day Classic tour to Machupicchu with 3 meals included,
• Bus down to Aguas Calientes

NOT INCLUDED:

• Airport Taxes us$ 6 per person / per flight.
• Cusco Tourist Ticket (130 soles approx $45 ) includes Optional Cusco Folk Dances and Music at Cusco Art Center.
• Koricancha " Sun Temple" ( 10 soles) nor Cusco Principal Cathedral ( 25 soles) required for City tour)
• Meals when are not indicated.
• Hot springs 10 soles

Note: Late bookings of this tour could incur an extra cost if only expensive flights are available: Please check this at time of interest in package. When requesting availability for this tour please indicate your exact flight arrival detail.

UP-GRADES WITH A DIFFERENT LODGE:

• Rain Forest US$ 180 per person
• Sandoval Lake Lodge US$100 per person
• Tambopata Libertador Lodge US$ 160 per person
• Reserva Inkaterra US$390 per person
• Wasai Lodge US$198 per person
• Explorers Inn US$120 per person
• Cayman Lodge US$80 per person
• Corto Matez US$ 45 per person

* Entrance fees of US$30 not included.

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BOOKING A PACKAGE:

Please read the information below to learn more about your booking with SAS Travel.

You can book any of our Packages just as they are described on our web site or we can customize an itinerary to meet your exact needs and requirements.

1. As soon as we receive your booking on-line OR the reservation booking form we will start processing your tour reservations and will send you a promt confirmation by e-mail .
2. Please note that each Package has a certain deposit amount depending of the character of your tour.
3. One of our Agents will contact you in a few days to e-mail the official confirmation for your tour including your Reservation Code and Hotel Names.
4. The balance needs to be paid at your arrival to Cusco in US$ Dollars cash or in Peruvian soles to the exchange rate of the date. Payments with credit / debit cards are accepted with a commission of 5%, Travelers' cheques with 3%.
5. On your arrival in Cusco city, or in Lima if is that the case all Travel Vouchers & Tickets will be given to you.
6. We expect to receive your flight detail re-confirmation 48 hours before your arrival just to ensure there are no last minute changes; in the mean time please feel free to contact us if you require any assistance.

TOUR PRICE: Our Trip Prices includes: domestic airfares, bus or train tickets, accommodation in 3 start hotels, excursions with English speaking guides, 24 hours emergency assistance to ensure you have a peace of mind and safe vacation and all in and out transfers to airports, train station or bus terminals. This means when you get off a bus, plane, or train, you will be met by one of our SAS Travel english speaking representatives, who will drive you to your hotel or to your next tour.

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE: International air fares to Peru, airport taxes, meals other than those specified in your itinerary, personal expenses, personal insurance, and tips. Entrance fees to the archaeological sites I the tours.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: We recommend you to obtain a personal Travel Insurance, including Medical Problems, Baggage loss or damage. If you need help to find a travel Insurance Company please let us know. Eg, Nomad Travel Insurances

DOMESTIC FLIGHT TICKETS: Flight tickets purchased in Peru to LAN are non refundable neither changeable, so please take notice of this when you organize your voyage.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

1. If you cancel your booking more than 90 days before departure, the cancellation fee is 50% of deposit.
2. If you cancel your booking 89 to 30 days before departure, the cancellation fee is 100% of deposit.
3. If you cancel your trip while traveling in Peru, the cancellation fee is 100% of Trip price.

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OUR MAIN OFFICE IN PERU: Our main office is located in Cusco, Calle Garcilaso 270 near Plaza San Francisco, with our English speaking staff.

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