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Wild Peru short ( 13 days and 12 nights )
Price per person US$1600 based on double occupancy including tourist class accommodation.

This is our shortest but very interesting adventure package. It includes a 5 days and 4 nights Inca trail, the most famous trekking of South America, the rafting, Cusco city tour and 4 days in the Amazon jungle.

DAY 1 LIMA Reception in the Lima airport and transfer to the Hotel.(No meals) Day 2 CUSCO After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport where we will take the flight to Cusco, (airfare not included) upon arrival Reception at the Cusco airport ; you will be taken to the Orquidea Real Hostal. In the afternoon: Cusco City Tour From 1:15 p.m. Aprox This tour includes the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral and some other famous places like the famous fortress of Sacsayhuaman, then to Q'enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. You will also receive a tourist ticket valid to many other sites you can visit on your free time. Overnight at the Hotel. Day 3 RAFTING FULL DAY This section of the river is more intense with Adrenaline pumping rapids Class III on the Chuquicahuana section of the river we will include a safety Cataraft or Kayak. We will be meeting at 9:00 of the morning at the front door of our offices located at Portal Confiturias 211 , Plaza de Armas Cusco. Our private transportation will take us to our camping ground at "Cusipata River Camp", were we can leave our baggage. Here you will enjoy , hot showers, toilets , sauna and a comfortable dinning area. Our Professional River guides will provide you with all the proper rafting equipment such as helmet, wet suit, spray jacket ,paddle and self bailing raft. After a comprehensive safety talk you will drive 10 minutes more to Chuquicahuana them will running exiting class III rapids. You will spend about two hours floating time , Afterwards, we drive back to CASA CUSI “ were a good warm lunch will be serve and you can enjoy a relaxing SAUNA. Our return would be in the late afternoon . (B, L) INCLUDES: - Transportation to the river and back - All the rafting equipment, such as helmets, life jackets, spray jackets, wet suits, paddles & Raft. - Professional River guides - lunch , we can accommodate to a vegetarian diet upon request - Photos and video upon request with an additional charge - Safety Kayaker - YOU SHOULD BRING: - A complete set of dry clothing - A pair of sandals or tennis shoes for the river, that will get wet. - Sun Block - A small towel - A bathing suit to wear under the wet suit A good positive mental aptitude Day 4 / 8 : INCA TRAIL PRIVATE SERVICE We start our trek escorted by native "quechua" porters going through semi-arid terrain along the Urubamba river with magnificent views of snow capped mount Veronica, later going through Llactapata, an ancient Inca citadel that protected the entry to two valleys. (B+L+D) Kilometers walking: 12 Km. (Km.82 to Huayllabmba) Altitude: Cusco (3400 m) - Chillca (2720 m) - Huayllabamba (2950 m) Day 5: INCA TRAIL Today the first part of the trek takes us to the Inca Hamlet of Huayabamba, later going through Warmiwañuska pass (4200 mt), known as "dead woman's pass". (B+L+D) Kilometers walking: 12 Km. (Huayllabamba to Pacaymayo) Altitude: Huayllabamba (2950 m.) - Pakaymayu (3600 m.) Day 6: INCA TRAIL Walking on a remarkably preserved Inca Trail passing ancient archaeological sites covered by dense jungle overgrowth, later visiting the Phuyupatamarca (city above clouds) with spectacular view of snow covered Andean ranges, camping at Wyñaywayna, probably the most spectacular archaeological complex during the trek. (B+L+D) Kilometers walking: 16 Km. (Pacaymayo to Wiñayhuayna) Altitude: Pakaymayo (3600 m.) - Wiñaywayna (2700 m.) Day 7: INCA TRAIL Passing through the Intipuncu (gates of the sun) , we arrive to Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas, then late in the afternoon to Aguas Calientes where we will overnight in a hotel. (B+L) Kilometers walking: 5 Km. (Wiñayhuaina to Machu Picchu) Altitude: Wiñayhuayna (2700 m.) - Machu Picchu (2400 m.)- Cusco (3400 m.) Day 8: INCA TRAIL - CUSCO Early morning rise and after breakfast we'll take a bus up to visit Machupicchu. An optional hike for the more dynamic persons up to Huaynapicchu, the pyramid shape peak that overlooks Machu Picchu. In the afternoon we will take the train back to Cusco. Overnight at the hotel. (B) Day 9 : CUSCO - PUERTO MALDONADO Transfer to the airport where you'll take the flight to Puerto Maldonado (airfare not included). Reception at the airport and transportation to the Wasai Maldonado Lodge, where you will receive a welcoming tropical fruit beverage. You will embark for a 3 to 4 1/2 hour motorboat trip up the Tambopata river to Wasai Tambopata Lodge & Research Center (box lunch on route). During the trip we will be able to observe the local farms, while groups of birds pass over the boat. Opportunity to see families of Capybaras, the largest rodents in the world. Reception, accommodation at the lodge, and lunch. After a short rest we will have a brief introductory walk in the forest nearby to learn basic principles of ecology and hear some wildlife natural history.Return to the lodge for dinner. After dinner we will make our first visit to the forest to observe the nocturnal life of insects, frogs of various colors, and an occasional encounter with nocturnal mammals. We will enjoy the diverse sounds of the jungle which will accompany our first night in amazonia. Sleep in the lodge. (B,L,D) Day 10 MACAW CLAY LICK "COLLPA" We will wake up early (4 am.) and travel up the Tambopata River for an hour and half to the Bahuaja-Sonene National Park. You will see a magical sunrise and it is a great opportunity to see animals such as capybaras, tapir, Jaguar, and deer in the surrounding virgin forest. We will observe (from a save distance) one of the greatest spectacle of the rainforest: Hundreds of parrots, parakeets and macaws of varius species, enjoying their diet of mineral salts on a river bank. We will have a hot drink and a snack whilst watching birds and go for a short walk to look for animals such as monkeys. We will return to to the lodge to have a late breakfast, and rest. After lunch we will enter the verdant jungle on a special trail to observe wild life. We will then enter the territory of peccaries, deer, and others, with the possibility to hear or see the tracks of them, or discovering a troop of monkeys traveling through the forest in search of food. Time permitting, we will be able to enjoy a relaxing swim in the cascade of the cat. After dinner we can make another trip through the jungle, search for caimans or relax in our lodge surrounded by exotic nocturnal sounds. (B,L,D) Day 11 LAKE SANDOVAL After breakfast we will make a trip in boat to the Wasai Maldonado Lodge, in Puerto Maldonado where we will relax in our bungalows and enjoy a tasty lunch. After lunch we will leave and travel for twenty minutes on the Madre de Dios River, to the access trail to Lake Sandoval, a beautiful typical rainforest lake. 5 km. hike to the banks of the lake. There we will board a canoe to paddle around the lake enjoying the beauty of the landscape and observing the wildlife, such as kingfishers, herons, hoatzins (unique pre historic looking birds), monkeys, etc. If we are lucky we could see the family of giant otters which live at the lake. We will have the opportunity to fish piranhas and swim in the lake. Prepare yourself for a spectacular sunset. It is time to begin our return hike to the Madre de Dios River to return to Puerto Maldonado. There we will stay at Wasai Maldonado Lodge. After dinner we will be able to rest or go around the city on foot or on bicycle. We can enjoy the pool and its cascade surrounded by verdant vegetation. Rest of the night free to enjoy the night life of this welcoming city. (B, L, D) Day 12 : PUERTO MALDONADO - LIMA After an early breakfast we will return to Puerto Maldonado for our flight back to Lima (airfare not included). Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. ( B ) Day 13 TRANSFER OUT After breakfast, transfer to the airport where you will take your international flight. ( B ) END OF THE SERVICES INFORMATION ABOUT THE INCA TRAIL: ************************************ HEIGHTS: Cusco City: 3,360 m.a.s.l. Machu Picchu: 2,400 m.a.s.l. Urubamba Valley: 2,850 m.a.s.l. Inca Trail highest point: 4,200 m.a.s.l. INCLUDES : -Transportation to head of trail -Entrance ticket to Inca Trail -Tents and high quality camping equipment -Meals as specified below -Water supply -Porters and cook -Professional bilingual guide -Train ticket back to Cusco (Backpacker) -Mattres NOT INCLUDES: *sleeping bag rental US $ 35.00 per person for the 4 days available upon request *extra porter for your personal items: Available for US$125 for 16 pounds for the 4days 3nights YOU SHOULD BRING: -Personal sleeping bag -Warm Jacket or Sweater -RainGear (from nov to april) -T-shirt, short, long pants. -Back pack, trekking shoes, sandals -Sun hat, wool hat, sun glasses -Water bottle,flash light, hat -Personal clothing for trek -Insect repellent, Suncream -Personal medication -Water purification tablets. MEALS Breakfast varies from day to day and can include: - tea, coffee or hot chocolate - pancakes or bread (with butter/jam) - eggs (fried, omelet) or Fruit Lunches (the last day lunch is not included) Lunch includes: - soup - seconds (spaghetti or rice with veggies and meat) - tea or coffee Dinners (the last day dinner is not included) Dinner consists of: - soup - seconds (fish or chicken accompanied by potatoes en vegetables) - tea or coffee Vegetarian food available on request. IMPORTANT NOTE OF INCA TRAIL ***************************** *Reservations need to be done two months prior to arrive to Cusco. Nevertheless take note there is a limit of visitors per day so I suggest you to book the trip as soon as possible to guarantee your spots. *Remember to take your original passport and isic card on the inca trail because without them you are not going to be able to do the hiking and take only the necessary items for the trek,the rest of your luggages you can leave it at your hotel in Cusco (most of hotels and hostals has an storage where to keep until your return) * Participants need to be in good physical health and condition to be able to enjoy the Inka Trail. The trekking will be difficult if you have not exercised regularly before your trip. To fully enjoy an Inka Trail adventure, we advise passengers to get into an exercise program for their own safety and enjoyment. If a passenger suffers from any medical condition, we advise him/her to consult a physician about joining an Inka Trail Expedition.	Click to Enlarge Inka trail camping
	An optional hike for the more dynamic persons up to Huaynapicchu
	View of Machu Picchu with the Hiram Bingham road
	Macaw clay lick
	we will board a canoe to paddle around the Lake Sandoval

INCLUDES: Hotel and lodge accommodation based on double or single occupancy.
All scheduled land transportation.
All transfers.
All scheduled excursions with English-speaking professional guide services.
All entrance fees.
Meals as specified in the itinerary. (B=Breakfast , L=Lunch , D=Dinner, Box lunch)

Note : We can replace above Hotels with other one with the same characteristics in the case that it becomes necessary for operative and other reasonable causes.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
Entrance to the protected area of Tambopata (INRENA TAX) is USD24 per person.
International and domestic airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess
baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations,
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry,
phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of international flights and items of personal nature.