Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
Itinerary
Day 1: Lima
Upon arrival you will be met by our local representative who will help you locating your vehicle.
Includes airport transfer with private vehicle, professional driver and local representative.
Accommodation: JW Marriott Hotel
Shoulder to shoulder with the cliffs of Miraflores, the JW Marriott Hotel Lima stands tall. It overlooks the beach and Pacific Ocean from each of its 300 rooms. These offer high standard bedding and linen, with Internet access and air conditioning, among other amenities. Enjoy the hotel's restaurants, which offer both international cuisine and grilled meats at The Latin Grill Steakhouse. There are plenty of recognized restaurants in the area, as well. Visit the hotel health and fitness club, or take advantage of the sun and beach outside your room. The hotel is placed in a safe, central spot of the city and allows convenient access to the hottest sights.
Day 2: Lima
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
Gateway for all international flights, Lima is located in the central coastal area, founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro. Today, with a population of over 8 million people, Lima is a bustling metropolis with a mix of colonial mansions and modern buildings, art galleries and baroque churches, restaurants, beautiful parks, bohemian bars and discotheques. Start your day with a sightseeing tour of Colonial and Modern Lima in the company of your private vehicle, driver and English speaking Guide, passing by outstanding monuments such as the Government Palace, the City Hall and the Cathedral (closed on Sundays) at the Plaza Mayor. Visit the 17th century San Francisco Convent. Take a short tour of the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores where there is a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean. After lunch (included in tour) visit the Larco Herrera Museum- Since 1926 the world’s largest private collection of pre-Columbian art with a unique assortment of erotic pottery, genuine and rich jewels in gold, silver and semi-precious stones. The museum holds 45,000 pieces of ceramics plus genuine mummies and marvellous Paracas textiles.
Accommodation: JW Marriott Hotel
Day 3: Lima - Cusco
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
Includes airport transfer with private vehicle, professional driver and local representative.
Fly from Lima to Cusco. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Flight times are subject to change based on availability and seasonality.
Airport transfer with private vehicle, professional driver and local representative.
Take the afternoon to rest at your hotel so as to allow your body to acclimatize. Try to minimize physical activity to avoid the effects of altitude sickness.
High in the Andes, 3000m above sea level, lies the historic city of Cusco, with its unique blend of Spanish and Inca cultures. Take a half day private tour of the city including the best of Cusco: the Koricancha Temple (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral with its magnificent chapels and baroque altars and paintings from the Cusquenian School. The tour also includes the surrounding ruins: the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca bath of Tambomachay, the labyrinth of Puca Pucara and the amphitheatre of Kenko.
Accommodation: Libertador Cusco
Situated in the historic area of Cusco, the Libertador Palacio del Inka is highly commended by past guests for its 5 star services and facilities. The 240 rooms and 14 suites are exceptionally well-appointed, with comfortable beds and stimulating views. The breakfast buffet is delicious, with a good spread of options that will satisfy everbody. The hotel has a grand, ancient atmosphere, and is simply impeccable when it comes to staff and an amiable atmosphere. There is plenty of lounging space for those who want to interact with other guests or friends. The Libertador is positioned very conveniently, making it an easy walk to key points in the city for shopping and sightseeing.
Day 4: Cusco
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
Enjoy a full day private excursion to the Sacred Valley with your own private vehicle, driver and English speaking guide. Traveling north of Cusco, enjoy a visit of Ollantaytambo, a fortress built during the Inca Empire, excellent sample of military architecture. Enjoy a buffet lunch (included) at a restaurant. Afterwards, visit the village of Pisac and attend the local agricultural open-market where artisans from all over the area congregate to sell their crafts.
Accommodation: Libertador Cusco
Day 5: Cusco - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
Includes transfer to/from the train station with private vehicle, professional driver and local representative.
Board the Vistadome train for a 6:05am* departure to the ancient ruins at Machu Picchu (4 hrs) with your private guide. The journey begins with a series of switchbacks, known appropriately as the 'zigzag', up the hill out of Cusco, before a brief stop at the village of Poroy. The train then descends from the highest point of the journey into the Sacred Valley and the foothills of the Andes. Before reaching Machu Picchu, the train travels along the Urubamba River, with awe-inspiring views of the dramatic canyon. .*Note train times and schedules may vary based on availability.
In the Urubamba Valley jungle, the Inca Citadel lies between Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu (“Young Peak” and “Old Peak”). The Inca Pachacutec built the Citadel using sharp stone blocks, fitted together perfectly. Houses, temples, a public square; all connected by narrow roads and steps cut into the mountainside. There are many theories as to the purpose of Machu Picchu; a temple to the sun? A fortress against jungle inhabitants? A sanctuary for the Incas? The mysterious lost city awaits you.
Enjoy dinner (included in tour price).
Accommodation: Sumaq Hotel
The new luxury accommodations at Sumaq Hotel in Machu Picchu are remarkable, with unparalleled natural surroundings and solitude. The 60 rooms offer stunning views of the river flowing below, as well as private balconies. Enjoy high quality toiletries and bath products. The hotel's considerate staffs are willing to go all lengths to ensure guests are pleased with their stay. Chefs whip up mouth watering cuisine, with ingredients and methods taken from across the world. Local specialties are also available. Test out the hotel's spa, or take a short walk to the train station, where more restaurants and markets are available.
Day 6: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
For your convenience the bus ticket between Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu is provided.
The entrance ticket to Machu Picchu is provided for your convenience.
Return to Cusco on the Vistadome train. Departs from Aguas Calientes at 3:25pm* and takes 4 hours to return to Cusco. Snacks are served on board.*Note train times and schedules may vary based on availability
Includes transfer to/from the train station with private vehicle, professional driver and local representative.
Accommodation: Libertador Cusco
Day 7: Cusco - Puerto Maldonado
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
Airport transfer with private vehicle, professional driver and local representative.
Direct flight from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado. The flight duration is approximately 50 minutes.
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is adjacent to the lush Tambopata National Reserve, where the Madre de Dios River meanders through the Southern Peru rainforest region, known as the Biodiversity Capital of Peru. A shared transfer from/to the airport is included in your reservation. The transfer involves a combination of boat ride and road transfer in each direction.
Enjoy dinner (included in tour price).
Accommodation: Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
The Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is a true escape, seated on the edge of Peru's Madre de Dios River in the Amazon rainforest's tropics. This remote camp, surrounded by miles of jungle land, promises 34 cabañas with rustic, comfortable accommodations that include hammocks and lantern lighting. The lodge's dining area serves local, fresh culinary surprises in a la carte style and buffet. Taken in the Amazon Pavilion, one may gaze out the window at the vegetation and wildlife. The Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is recognized for its range of activities, from the Butterfly House to the Jungle Canopy Adventure. Make time for the native community teachings, trips along the lakes, fishing, and trail walks.
Day 8: Puerto Maldonado
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
The excursions at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica are included in the tour except those that require special schedules of private guide. Their duration varies: ¼, Half and Full day and they are classified in three difficulty levels: Easy (I), Moderate (II) or Difficult (III). They are all guided by our trained professional interpreters in Spanish or English (other languages available upon request, subject to additional charge). Their knowledge and interpretive skills combine to provide understanding, insight and an enhanced experience of the surrounding environment. All activities and excursions are subject to change depending on weather conditions.
Enjoy lunch (included in tour price).
Enjoy dinner (included in tour price).
Accommodation: Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Day 9: Puerto Maldonado
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
The excursions at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica are included in the tour except those that require special schedules of private guide. Their duration varies: ¼, Half and Full day and they are classified in three difficulty levels: Easy (I), Moderate (II) or Difficult (III). They are all guided by our trained professional interpreters in Spanish or English (other languages available upon request, subject to additional charge). Their knowledge and interpretive skills combine to provide understanding, insight and an enhanced experience of the surrounding environment. All activities and excursions are subject to change depending on weather conditions.
Enjoy lunch (included in tour price).
Enjoy dinner (included in tour price).
Accommodation: Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Day 10: Puerto Maldonado - Lima
Enjoy breakfast (included in tour cost).
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is adjacent to the lush Tambopata National Reserve, where the Madre de Dios River meanders through the Southern Peru rainforest region, known as the Biodiversity Capital of Peru. A shared transfer from/to the airport is included in your reservation. The transfer involves a combination of boat ride and road transfer in each direction.
Fly from Puerto Maldonado to Lima, via Cuzco. The stop in Cuzco does not require a change of planes. Approximate flight time is 2.5 hrs.
Includes assistance at the airport with a local representative in between flight connections or to a hotel located right at the airport.
Accommodation: Ramada Costa Del Sol
Conveniently located right beside the Jorge Chavez Airport in Lima, the Ramada Costa del Sol is a great choice for travelers. The 130 guest rooms include mini bar and climate control, so that one may feel practically at home. Breakfast offers a lovely range of options, with all the necessities required to start the day off. Also try the hotel restaurants, which feature items from across the world. For those who want to do some sightseeing, the Limas Cathedral and Larcomar shopping center and entertainment complex are not far from the hotel. Otherwise, spend some time using the sauna and massage services, which will guarantee a relaxing trip.
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