EXPLORING PERU & JUNGLE 21 Day

“ Lima King´s City, Colca Canyon Arequipa, Lake Titiklala Puno, Cusco magic,5 Day Inca trail to Machupicchu , Tambo Jungle Lodge,Sandoval Lake, Lima. ”

Price Information * Daily Departures

Please note that if your international flight arrives early to Lima it is much nicer to take a connecting flight to Arequipa on Day 1! Therefore let us know what your details are as many have done this and even used a spare day to do the overnight stay on the Islands of Lake Titicaca which has proved to be a favorite adventure cultural experience.

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

Day 1 Arrive in Lima on an evening flight as you begin your holiday in Peru ! You will be met at the airport and driven to your hotel in the trendy Miraflores area of the city in time to take a walk around the elegant Parque Kennedy and perhaps to take in an evening meal on your first night in Peru . Of course, since this is your first night on holiday in Peru , then if you're feeling up to it then Miraflores is a great place for a night out...Hotel Imperiale Miraflores.

Day 2 The White City of Arequipa - Fligh Lima-Arequipa. After a lie-in to recover from your flight, we will take you back to the airport to catch a flight up to Arequipa - 'The White City'. This is probably the most beautiful city in Peru - a kind of Seville at the foot of a snow-capped volcano! We will meet you at the airport to take you to your hotel and you will then have the rest of the day free to rest or to visit some of the fantastic sights in Arequipa such as the monastery of Santa Catalina.Posada Castillo Hotel.

Day 3 Free day in the White City of Arequipa We'll given you a free day in Arequipa so you can relax and settle into your holiday. It's just such a lovely place to wander around so perhaps you might like to explore the colonial centre, with its churches and museums? For some hustle and bustle you could check out the local markets or, to get that perfect photo, maybe take a walk up to the Yanahuara mirador for a stunning view of the El Misti volcano? Posada Castillo Hotel.

Day 4 Colca Canyon to see the Andean Condor. Today, you'll set out from Arequipa on a guided tour of Colca Canyon. The Canyon is deeper than the Grand Canyon and is home to a stunning array of wildlife and also some great natural hot springs! You will stay overnight in a hotel in Chivay, a small town right in the middle of the Canyon.

Day 5 Colca Canyon A very early start this morning, as your guide and driver take you to the 'Cruz del Condor', a natural viewpoint opposite the nesting-sites of the famous Andean Condors. We'll arrive in time to see these majestic birds launch themselves into the Canyon as they set out on their day's hunt. After spending more time in the Canyon, you will return to Arequipa in the evening to enjoy some of its superb andean cuisine (can we recommend the stuffed peppers!! ) in one of the restaurants overlooking the bustling and beautiful main square.Posada Castillo Hotel.

Day 6 Inka Express guided Bus to Puno This morning we will take you to the coach station to travel to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. You will have the rest of the day free to get used to the altitude (3,800m) - many people find the elevation a little hard to handle at first so you may just want to rest up in your hotel with some coca tea before venturing out. Either way, there's plenty to occupy your time in Puno and it's the perfect place to pick up those alpaca scarves... Hotel Buho.

Day 7 Lake Titicaca Today you will leave your hotel in the morning for an all-day trip out onto Lake Titicaca. You will get the chance to visit the floating reed islands and also the stunning 'real' island of Taquile, with its Inca ruins. The lake is truly a very special place and as you feel the sense of peace and tranquility as you get out in the middle of the lake you can understand why it became the focal point for successive Andean religions. Lunch Included. Hotel Buho Puno.

Day 8 Along the Andes to Cusco We will pick you up in the morning to take you to the station to catch the coach to Cusco - the ancient Inca capital. This is one of the most spectacular road journeys in the world as you travel right along the spine of the Andes and is an amazing experience as you stop off at several sites of interest along the way. On arrival, we'll take you to your hotel, just off the main square at the heart of Cusco. Hotel Marqueses Cusco

Day 9 Welcome to Cusco City Tour of Cusco Today will be spent on a tour of the main sites in the city itself, and also in the surrounding hills. You will visit the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the temple complex at Kenko, Tambomachay and many other unique and beautiful locations. You will have the evening free to relax and enjoy a meal overlooking the lively central square. Hotel Marqueses Cusco

Day 10 The Sacred Valley A full day away from Cusco today as you journey into the Andes for a tour of the Sacred Valley of the Urubamba. As you wind your way along one of the most beautiful valleys in the world, you will be able to visit the village of Pisac (including its famous market and temple) and the temple-fortress of Ollantaytambo. You really begin to feel the spirit of the Incas as you visit these extraordinary locations. Buffet Lunch Included Hotel Marqueses Cusco.

Day 11 Free day in Cusco A holiday isn't a holiday if you don't have a chance to relax so today is all yours - you can have a wander around the local markets, stroll through the bohemian San Blas district and check out the art and jewellery, or just sit back with a few coca teas and get those postcards written before you set off on.

Day 12 The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (If not available due to Permits; Lares or Salkantay Trek) A spectacular early morning drive back through the Sacred Valley takes us to our trailhead at Km. 82 of the Machu Picchu railroad. After getting acquainted with our porters you will set out, crossing a footbridge to hike a gentle two hours down the Urubamba canyon, and then visit imposing sculpted Inca farming terraces and the settlement of Llaqtapata on the banks of the Cusichaca side river. We then climb a short way up the Cusichaca valley to Huayllabamba, the last inhabited village on the trail, where we camp.

Day 13 The Inca Trail We climb the steep-sided Llullucha valley past a rushing stream and through enchanting subtropical woodland. Crossing the rim of a small plateau, we find ourselves in the puna, the treeless grasslands of the high Andes. The trail traverses an open slope opposite mighty mountain crags as we ascend to the first and highest pass, Warmiwañusca (4,200m). Here we encounter spectacular views of the trail ahead to the second pass, and look back to the sweeping snowpeaks and valleys of the Huayanay massif. We then follow the trail to the floor of the Pacaymayo valley, where we camp for the night.

Day 14 The Inca Trail This morning, we pick up an Inca stairway and ascend again past the small Inca site of Runkuracay. As we reach the second pass, the landscape opens onto spectacular new views to the snowpeaks of the Pumasillo range. We descend to the ruins of Sayacmarca ( Inaccessible Town), an intricate labyrinth of houses, plazas and water channels, perched precariously on a rocky spur overlooking the Aobamba valley. The Inca trail, now a massive buttressed structure of granite paving stones, continues along the steep upper fringes of the cloud forest through a colorful riot of orchids, bromeliads, mosses and ferns. At the third pass pinnacles topped with Inca viewing platforms overlook the archaeological complex of Phuyupatamarca (Cloud-level Town).Pausing to explore the maze of Inca stone towers, fountains and stairways that spills down the mountainside here, we begin a long descent through ever-changing layers of cloud forest. An Inca stairway partly cut from living granite leads us finally to our camp by the ruins of Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young), the largest and most exquisite of the Inca Trail sites.

Day 15 The Inca Trail An early morning hike takes us across a steep mountainside through lush, humid cloud-forest of giant ferns and broad-leaf vegetation. Suddenly we cross the stone threshold of Intipunku (Sun Gate) and encounter an unforgettable sweep of natural beauty and human artistry -a backdrop of twisting gorge and forested peaks framing the magical city of Machu Picchu.We complete the final leg down the royal flagstone walkway, past outlying shrines and buildings and into the heart of Machu Picchu, where we spend the rest of the morning with a guided tour of the highlights and some individual exploring among Machu Picchu's multitude of hidden nooks and corners. In the early afternoon a bus takes us down to the foot of the mountain to the small town of Aguas Calientes, where you will be staying overnight.

Day 16 Back to Machu Picchu Today you will have the opportunity if you wish to revisit Machu Picchu, and to make sure you explored every corner of this unique site. Perhaps today might be a good opportunity to climb up to the sun-gate, or to visit the watch-tower on Wayna Picchu from where you will get an unparalleled view of the site. (Please Note that a second entry to Machu Picchu and cost of bus transport up and down is additional. Therefore some people prefer to just relax this day or let us know if you would like an earlier train return to the Sacred Valley and transport from there to Cusco) You will return by train to Cusco in the evening. Hotel Marqueses Cusco

Day 17 Tambo Jungle Lodge Flight Tickets Cusco- Puerto Maldonado. This morning we will pick you up and take you to the airport to catch a flight down into the jungle, to Puerto Maldonado. On arrival of your flight to Puerto Maldonado, Our Guide/Staff will meet you at the Airport and transfer you to the Centre of the town- where you can experience the exotic local market. Depending on the arrival time of the flights we may have the first lunch here or while traveling to the lodge or in 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 optiomal.

Day 18 Tambo Jungle Lodge - Sandoval Lake & Monkey Island

After a great Jungle Breakfast, we take a 1and a half 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 19 Tambo Jungle Lodge - Taricaya Proyect.

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 will have the experience of their Canopy Walk.Return to the Lodge between 4and 5 in the afternoon for your final sunset in the Jungle before a traditional Farewell Dinner. Nocturnal Activities (optional)

Day 20 Tambo Jungle Lodge -Collpa de Loros -Puerto Maldonado- Lima

Very early departure to witness the spectacle of the Collpa de Loros, 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. Checkin 2 hours before flight and then time to visit the stunning Butterfly farm before your flight on to Lima.Transfer into your hotel in Lima in Miraflores.

Day 21 Adios Perù Last day in Peru

Sadly, today is the last day of your Peru holiday. You have a pretty much full day to explore the capital and enjoy its museums (or its shops!) before we pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport for your international flight back to the UK.´

INCLUDES:

• Flight Tickets: Lima-Arequipa / Cusco-Puerto Maldonado-Lima.
• Transfers in and out in tours and Hotels.
• 2 Day Colca Canyon Tour Includes: Bus, entrance fee, all meals, Accommodation & guide.
• Inca Express Tourist Bus Puno to Cusco with Buffet Lunch included ( fee to sites not included)
• Bus Transport from Arequipa to Puno.
• 1 Day Lake Titicaca tour includes: Motor boat, entrance fee, & Guide.
• City tour of Cuzco includes: Tourist Bus, & guide. Sacred Valley of the Incas includes:
• Tourist Bus, Buffet lunch & guide.
• Special 5 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu includes: Tourist Train tickets, bus, entrance fee & guide.
• 13 nights of accommodation in 3*** Hotels with breakfast. in Double/Triple Basic Accommodation.Private Standard Hotel Marqueses in Cusco.
• 3 night in Double tent in your Trek Excursion. Inca Trail 3 nights in Double bungaloo lodge in the Jungle Trip
• 1 night in Hostel in Aguas Calientes.Double Private room. Our personal assistance during your entire trip. Small Group Trips guided by recommended English speaking Guides. Colca Canyon Tourist Ticket.

NOT INCLUDED:

• International Airport Taxes us$ 25 Airport taxes us$18 ( 3 times )
• Entries to Ruins in Journey from Puno to Cusco 12 soles. Hot springs in Colca and Machupicchu 10 soles.
• Cusco Tourist Ticket (130 soles approx $45 ) includes Optional Cusco Folk Dances and Music at Cusco Art Center.
• Koricancha " Sun Temple" ( 10 soles) nor Cusco Principal Cathedral ( 25 soles) required for City tour)
• Optional Personal Porter for Inca Trail US$ 120 for 18 Kgs ( enough for 2 person )
• Sleeping bag to hire US$ 20 for the entire trek.
• Trekking poles to hire US$ 20 for the entire trek.
• Meals when are not indicated.

Extra money, US$25 approx. per day to cover meals in cities, snacks, drinks, tips, souvenirs, laundry and any extras.

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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.
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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.

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