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So much more than you were looking for!

     

Leaving Frequency

Daily Departures

  

Price Information

US$ 679.00

Please Note

Price per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement US$195

  

Overview

If you would like this package to be quoted with domestic flights just send an email to Soledad soledad@sastravelperu.com indicating that you are interested in Amazon & Cultural 8 Day Tour for a specific date and would like a quote on flights. It is best to send your international flight details if you have them so we can ensure the flight itinarary allows enough time for connections.

  

Is it for me?

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 , visiting the Amazon in Puerto Maldonado .

  

Difficulty

Moderate

              

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Amazon & Cultural 8 Day Tour

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


This includes flights Lima - Puerto Maldonado - Lima if you require. 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.hotelmarqueses.com

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.

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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)

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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)

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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.

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.

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.

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

Additional options

  • Upgrade to Delux room in Hotel Marqueses $ 40 per person on Double basis room.

    Up-grade to Vistadome Class Train Coach for Machu Picchu tour $ 45 per person

    UP-GRADE Accommodation in Aguas Calientes
    Inkaterra Hotel us$ 290 per person
    Sanctuary Hotel Machupicchu us$390 per person
    Sumac Machupicchu Hotel us$ 275 per person
    El Mapi hotel us$ 70 per person
    Presidente hostel us$ 40 per person
    Santuario Hostel us$ 50 per person
    Gringo Bill Hotel us$ 40 per person

    OPTIONAL EXTRA : On arrival to Lima . Reception at the Airport followed by transfer to the hotel to rest before flight tomorrow. Two hotel options and transfers included. For more info on this option request info.
    ACCOMMODATION in Lima
  • Hotel Leon de Oro us$110 Double Special SAS price $80 Private Room with Breakfast included
  • Casa Andina Hotel us$85 Special SAS price $75 Private Room with Breakfast included
  • Melodia Hotel De Luxe us$75 or us$50 Standard Double Private Room with Breakfast included.
    Hotel Kamana us$ 60 Special SAS price $50 Private Room with Breakfast included
  • Up-grade with a different Lodge: based on double basis occupancy

    Corto Matez program 4 dias US$ 50 upgrade per person +$ 10 per person for entrance to the sandoval lake

    Cayman Lodge program 4 dias US$260 upgrade per person +$ 10 per person for entrance to the sandoval lake

    Sandoval Lake Lodge program 4 dias US$188 upgradeper person

    Tambopata Libertador Lodge program 4 diasUS$ 141 upgrade per person

    Rain Forest program 4 dias US$ 180 upgrade per person

    Reserva Inkaterra program 4 dias US$3461 upgrade per person

    Wasai Lodge program 4 dias US$198 upgrade per person +$ 24 per person for entrance to the National Park

    Explorers Inn program 4 diasUS28 upgrade per person +$ 10 per person for entrance to the sandoval lake

Frequently Asked Questions

  • If you would like this package to be quoted with domestic flights just send an email to Soledad soledad@sastravelperu.com indicating that you are interested in Amazon & Cultural 8 Day Tour for a specific date and would like a quote on flights. It is best to send your international flight details if you have them so we can ensure the flight itinarary allows enough time for connections.

Booking Information

  • 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.

    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 .
    Please note that each Package has a certain deposit amount depending of the character of your tour.
    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.
    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%.
    On your arrival in Cusco city, or in Lima if is that the case all Travel Vouchers & Tickets will be given to you.
    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.

    When requesting availability for this tour please indicate your exact flight arrival detail To Confirm your Package Reservation just please send us by e-mail or fax a Booking form with US$ 300 down payment per person with Visa or Amex Cards, Western Union money transfer is also accepted.