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DAY 1 LIMA
Pick up upon arrival at Lima’s airport and transportation to the hotel.
Overnight (No meals)
DAY 2 LIMA - IQUITOS
 Transfer to the Lima airport for the flight to Iquitos (Airfare Not
Included).
Reception at the airport, brief city orientation and transfer to the
Explorama dock. Twenty-five mile journey down the Amazon River to Ceiba Tops
where private rooms with air conditioning and hot water provide all of the
comforts of home. Afternoon hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve
surrounding Ceiba Tops which includes many huge trees festooned with
epiphytes. After dinner there may be local flute or guitar music at the El
Toucan Bar or the guides are always ready to relate some of the many legends
of the Amazon forest. Overnight at Ceiba tops Lodge (B, L, D)
DAY 3 CEIBA TOPS
 Morning boat ride, spotting for dolphins, to visit a small village of Yagua
Indians where your guide will explain the Yagua Indian culture and how it
was affected by the arrival of Europeans and the passing of time. There will
also be an opportunity to see some of the local crafts and for a
demonstration of the blowgun which some of the Yagua elders still use for
hunting. Afternoon walking excursion to the neighboring town of Indiana.
Originally a Franciscan mission, Indiana has grown into a large river
community with its own market, high school and small hospital. Overnight at
Ceiba tops Lodge (B, L, D)
DAY 4
CEIBA TOPS / CANOPY WALKWAY / CEIBA TOPS
 Early morning departure from Ceiba Tops by boat to the narrow motorcar
crossing connecting the Amazon and Napo Rivers to continue by boat to
ExplorNapo Lodge for breakfast. Hike to the spectacular Canopy Walkway
spanning over 500 meters (one-third of a mile), connected by tree platforms,
and reaching a height of over 35 meters (115 feet) but accessible without
any type of climbing skill or equipment. After lunch, visit the "RenuPeru"
Ethno-botanical Garden where over 240 medicinal plants are cultivated by a
local shaman who will explain the nature of Amazonian natural healing and
the uses of some of the plants. Return to Ceiba Tops in time to enjoy the
pool or hammocks before dinner. Overnight at Ceiba tops Lodge (B, L, D)
DAY 5 CEIBA TOPS / LIMA
 Your choice of a morning walking or boating excursion to further enjoy the
rainforest and Amazon River or time to relax by the pool until departure
time. Afternoon transfer to Iquitos to the airport to take your flight to
Lima (Airfare Not Included) Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight
(B, Lunch if departure flight permits)
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the ever-changing nature of the rainforest, day-by-day
activities may vary due to local conditions
DAY 6 LIMA - CUSCO
Transfer to the Lima airport for the flight to Cuzco (Airfare Not Included).
Upon arrival to Cusco Airport. Reception and transportation to the Hotel
where you will receive an aromatic coca tea to stimulating for the height,
will have the free morning to rest and also we suggest you have a light
lunch in either your hotel or in one of the surrounded; in the evening we
will depart on a City tour (entrance to the archaeological centers and
museums including) we will visit the Main square, Cathedral, the Koricancha
(temple of the sun) and in addition we will make a route bordering
archaeological centers like Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Q'enko, Puka Pukara and
Tambomachay, tour finishes 6:30pm approximately at the main square in order
you can take dinner in one of the exquisite restaurants in the area, then
overnight. (B)
*Optional Buffet Dinner with Folkloric Show: Adding $24 per person
DAY 7 FULL DAY SACRED VALLEY TOUR
Breakfast. You will be picked up at 8:15 am. Full day excursion to the
Urubamba Valley visiting: the colorful Indian market in Pisac where a
mixture of color and tradition will be able appreciated besides will have a
good opportunity to try our bargain skills on the free time to interact with
the local craftsmen to purchase their hand-made souvenirs. The Valley has a
distance of 31 km (19 miles) of Cusco, and an altitude of 2,970 ms (9,700
p), Pisac is located to the entrance of the Sacred Valley and followed by
Ollantaytambo, the older town continuously occupied of the American
continent. The narrow streets of Ollantaytambo, along with their channels
that have not varied from the time Inca, evoke their ancestral inheritance,
lunch in a typical restaurant and then the last visit will be to Chinchero
market.
Chinchero is believed to be the mythical birthplace of the rainbow. Its
major claim to tourism is its colorful Sunday market which is much less
tourist-orientated than the market at Pisac. At the end, return to Cusco
main square at 6:30pm approx.
The night is free for you to eat in a restaurant of your choice; although we
always have plenty of suggestions for you should you require them. (B, L)
Note: Take this tour on market days: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Bilingual Guided tour on different days
DAY 8 CUSCO / MACHU PICCHU (*Overnight in Aguas Calientes)
Early breakfast and pickup to go the train station to depart to Machu Picchu,
the trip takes about 4 hours. During the trip we will have an amazing view
of the landscapes of the Sacred Valley of Urubamba and the Amazon rainforest
providing you a small hint of how much Peru has to offer. Upon arrival to
the little town of Aguas Calientes you will have to approach the bus station
towards the “Ciudadela of Machu Picchu” (Only 20 minutes ride) to receive a
professional guided tour by this Huge Historical Sanctuary follow by some
free time to explore the zone on your own and then take your buffet lunch at
the selected restaurant (included), an according time, we will go down to
the Aguas Calientes town to relax at the hot springs or just overnight at
the select hotel in Aguas Calientes town. (B,L).
DAY 9 MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
Breakfast and rest of day at leisure by your own (entrance and bus fee to
Machu Picchu not included on this day) in the afternoon return to Cusco.
Reception at the train station and transfer to the Hotel where it passed the
night (B).
Upon request: You can make a second visit to Machu Picchu and have the
chance to know hidden places, such as the Intipunku (Gate of the Sun) or for
more adventures can take a hike to the top of Huayna Picchu (Young Mountain)
to visit the Temple of the Moon and enjoy a spectacular view of the city. Or
if you have good physical conditions can take a hike full of adrenaline to
the Putukusi mountain opposite position than Machu Picchu which allows us to
have other unforgettable views from this new wonder.
DAY 10 TRANSFER OUT
Breakfast and according time, transportation will be provided to go the
airport (B).
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INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge accommodations
based on double or single occupancy. All scheduled transportation. All
transfers. All scheduled excursions with English-speaking guide
services. All entrance fees. Meals as specified in the itinerary.
B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner.
IMPORTANT: For a better service, the company informs you that it
has autonomy to change the Hotels mentioned in the itinerary with
another one of similar category if therefore sees it by advisable taking
into account justifiable availability of spaces or other reasons, if
this it is the case you will be notified ahead of time.
NOT INCLUDE: 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. |
