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Amazon & Cultural 8 Day Tour

Program Itinerary

Day 1:

On arrival, Reception in airport and transfer to 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 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 optional.

Meals: L D

Accommodation: lodge bungalow

Day 2: 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)

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: lodge bungalow

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)

Meals: BLD

Accommodation: lodge bungalow

Day 4: JUNGLE LODGE / COLLPA DE LOROS / PUERTO MALDONADO / CUSCO Very earl

Puerto Maldonado to Cusco , 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.

Accommodation: Hotel Marqueses

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.

Accommodation: Hotel Marqueses

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 Bed and breakfast. Dinner included in the Hostal.

Accommodation: hostal viajeros

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; Transfer to the airport for your checkin

What is Included:

• Transfers in and out
• Guided Sacred Valley with buffet lunch
  Private Transport and English speaking Tour Guide
• 4 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

What is not Included:

• 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

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