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Amazon & Cultural 8 Day Tour

Program Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL TO PUERTO MALDONADO. THE CAPITAL OF BIODIVERSITY. CORTO MALTES LODGE.

Reception in Puerto Maldonado airport and transfer to Corto Maltes 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 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 Tambo 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.

Meals: L D

Accommodation: lodge bungalow

Day 2: CORTO MALTES 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)

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: lodge bungalow

Day 3: CORTO MALTES 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)

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: lodge bungalow

Day 4: CORTO MALTES LODGE / COLLPA DE LOROS / PUERTO MALDONADO / CUSCO

Transfer to Puerto Maldonado from the lodge to pick up your left luggage and then transfer to the airport according to the time of your flight from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco , ( you will need to purchase this 30 min flight Puerto Maldonado to Cusco for this day but any time is fine although we suggest between 11am and 12.30pm. If you would like quotes to include this flight in the package just let us know) Rest and acclimatize as you are now at 3,400 mtrs above sea level. If you are feeling up to it..Cusco Tour in the afternoon: Guided Visit to the City as well as the nearby Inca Ruins of Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Quenko and Sacsaywaman. ( or this can be done on your free day 5. Return to the Hotel Overnight. Marqueses Hotel.

Meals: B

Accommodation: Hotel Marqueses

Day 5: CUSCO CITY , FREE MORNING TO RELAX !!

Morning free to wash your jungle clothes! 1.30pm meet at the SAS office or predetermined location for transport. We first visit the central equisite architectural feats of the ancient "Koricancha" Temple, and the Principal Cathedral, in which the first stone was placed in 1560, is a marvel of the religious art possessing approximately 300 paintings from the Cusqueña School.
Then, the tour moves to the arqueological park complex of Saqsayhuamán, majestic place with impressive works in stone, some up to 120 tons. Q'enqo (Labyrinth) a religious center dedicated to the adoration of the Earth. Puca Pucara (reddish place) that was used as a military control center, and a mandatory stop for all travelers of the Inca era.
Tambomachay (Temple of the Water) a center of adoration and worship of water

Meals: B

Accommodation: Hotel Marqueses

Day 6: SACRED VALLEY, CUSCO, PISAC, URUBAMBA, OLLANTAYTAMBO, AGUAS CALIENTES.

Sacred Valley Cusco Pisac Urubamba Ollantaytambo Aguas Calientes
At 8.20am meet at SAS Travel office or transfer from your hotel at earlier time if coordinated. In a tourist bus we travel over the mountains and then we drop 1500 feet to the valley floor of the sacred Urubamba river and the village of Pisac where we will visit a traditional market and you can buy some local souveniers. We then drive up to explore the extensive ruins of Pisac with stunning views over the valley. For those who would prefer to spend more time in the market instead of visiting the ruins, advise your guide so he can organise a time and place to pick you up when they return through the market. We continue on to Urubamba where we stop for you to have lunch. A further 30 mins drive takes us to Ollantaytambo surrounded by the sacred mountains, where we will again discover the magnificence of the Incan constructions and the beauty of the local people in their traditional dress.
You will then be escorted to the train station to board the valle train. This is a 1.5 hr journey to Aguas Calientes where the representative from Hotel Viajeros will meet you and settle you into your accommodation. You have free time to visit the hot springs if you like and then dinner and overnight in the hotel. Dinner is included for you at Hotel Viajeros.

Meals: D

Meals: BD

Accommodation: Hotel Viajeros

Day 7: MACHUPICCHU- OLLANTA- CUSCO

After breakfast we take the bus at approx 05.30am and arrive at the ruins at 06.00am when the gates open.
An early morning guided tour of Machupicchu “The Old Sacred Mountain” before the crowds arrive takes approx 2 hrs and leads you through all the most important arqueological sites with the insights of very capable guides. Then you have plenty of free time for more exploring, photos or optional hikes.
eg climb Huayna Picchu mountain (2,700 m, 90min, steep gradient)
Walk to the Temple of the moon (3-4 Hr)
Walk to "Intipunku" the Sun`s Gate where end classic Inca Trail, ; ( 1.5 hr )
Walk to the Inca bridge located at south from Machupicchu( 1 hr )
All these walks are without a guide, are clearly signed and easy to find.

Optional for those who would like to walk up earlier from 4.30am in peak season, please let us know of your interest. We recommend in low season using the bus up to conserve your energy for your 2 hour group tour exploring Machu Picchu (2,400 m) and optional hikes to follow. However in high season June to Oct people who want to climb Huayna Picchu mountain within the Machu Picchu site almost need to walk up to be first in the long line of people who arrive before the buses to get one of the limited Huayna Picchu permits. If you definitely want to climb Huayna Picchu mountain please let us know in the Cusco office at you checkin.
Your guide will advise you of where and when to use your bus ticket for the journey back down to Aguas Calientes to collect your luggage from the Viajeros hostel.
He will also provide you with the necessary details for the afternoon train return to Ollantaytambo with private transport on to Cusco, arriving 9:30 pm approx.

Day 8: ADIOS CUSCO.

Transfer to the airport for your checkin

What is Included:

• Transfers at your arrival to Puerto Maldonado and Cusco
• Jungle Lodge tour as mentioned at the itinerary.
• City tour optional or just day free to relax on Day 5
• Guided Sacred Valley tour with a buffet lunch
• Private Transport and English speaking Tour Guide
• 3 nights in Standard Private Rooms in Hotel Marqueses with Breakfast
• 1 night in Hotel Viajeros in Aguas Calientes Breakfast
• Tour in Machu Picchu with entrances fees, train and guide
• Bus up and down between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
• Expedition Train return to Cusco.

What is not Included:

• Flights Tickets Lima to Puerto Maldonado / Puerto Maldonado to Cusco and if required Cusco to Lima or if you are going to do an extension in Peru to Puno or Arequipa you may not need that , airport taxes.
• $11 Entrance for your Jungle trip.
• 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 in Aguas Calientes town 10 soles, optional.

We recommend that you bring

• As this package travels between 2 very different climates you are best to try and pack clothes that combine and layer where possible. Arriving to the jungle first you will bet met by warm air and humidity and possibly rain!!
• We recommend that you bring
• A small rucksack
• Lightweight, tightweave long cotton pants & long -sleaved cotton shirts
• A fleece and a windbreaker are advisable for cool evenings
• Light raingear (poncho) for sudden downpours
• Sneakers or other low heeled walking shoes are essential
• Sunhat / glasses, sunscreen
• Insect repellent is a must, preferably with deet
• A water bottle
• Good binoculars and a flashlight or headlight
• Personal gear, toiletries, cameras, 400 exp film
• Your passport, yellow fever certificate and extra money in plastic bags
• A few energy snacks will be useful
• If you have extra large sized feet we may not be able to find rubber boots in your size for the muddy trails as they are generally not available in Peru….so please bring old shoes for the muddy trails.
• Then as you fly to Cusco you will find the relief of cool moutain weather and no humidity but cold nights! so have a warm jacket!!
• For the overnight tour to Machu Picchu....You only need to carry a small day pack (Peru Rail's luggage limit is 5-6kgs)
• Passport
• Water to drink 1.5 Lt
• Camera
• Rain jacket/poncho
• Change of clothes
• Basic toiletries
• Sun lotion/sunscreen ,hat for sun
• Insect repellent
• Torch
• Comfortable sturdy shoes or hiking boots
• ISIC student card if applicable
• Extra money.

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