OVERVIEW
MACHUPICCHU – AMAZON TOUR
DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT CUSCO
The Machupicchu – Amazon Tour starts with our welcome at the airport of Cusco and takes you to your hotel. Depending on the time, there is an option to have a break. Afterward, we take you for a Cultural City Tour starting with the visit of the Cusco´s Cathedral, which prides itself in the architecture and painting of the so-called Cusquenian School. Secondly, we come to see Qorikancha – the Golden Temple of the Incas with the Colonial Spanish construction of Santo Domingo Temple on the top. Moreover, we stop at the Chocolate Museum (“Choco Museo”). So you will have an opportunity to taste some delicious products made with cocoa. During the tour, you will learn about Cusco, its people, customs, and preferences. Our professional Tour Guide will be always at your disposal.
DAY 2 MACHUPICCHU AMAZON TOUR: SACRED VALLEY
After an early breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel to head towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas. First off, we will Aguana Cancha – a center of the Andean textile art, weaving, and dyeing giving us a chance to observe elaboration of these fine products. Then, we pass quickly “Mirador del Valle Sagrado” (Sacred Valley Viewpoint) providing an impressive view of the valley. Afterward, we will continue to the archaeological site of Pisaq, a large and enigmatic complex of Incan constructions, water platforms, and channels. Besides that, we will soon enter the handicraft market of the present town of Pisaq.
Later on, we continue to the restaurant of Hacienda de Urubamba where we will have lunch. Finally, we will visit the ancient Inca town of Ollantaytambo where our Tour Guide shows us around the archaeological site. If we have enough time, we will visit a local farm to be able to view some of the local products and enjoy a homemade coffee. We overnight in a hotel there.
DAY 3: MACHUPICCHU
Early morning, we will have breakfast to be able to take a train to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Therefore, you have breathtaking views of the landscapes of the Sacred Valley later continuing to Machu Picchu Valley. Upon arrival to Aguas Calientes Town, you will board a bus taking you to the top where the Inca citadel is located where you will get an unforgettable experience while our professional Tour Guide will explain to you about the history surrounding this mysterious and charming architectonic jewel! After the guided tour, you will have some time off to explore this area on your own, relax or meditate with your close. At the agreed time, you will descend back to Aguas Calientes Town to have lunch. We will return to Cusco by train where you will be taken to your hotel overnight.
DAY 4: CUSCO – MADRE DE DIOS – MONKEY ISLAND
We pick you up from the hotel to take you to the airport in Cusco. We will board a plane there to fly to Puerto Maldonado (Madre de Dios Department) to start the second part of the Machu Picchu – Amazon Tour. Upon arrival, our staff will await us to transfer us by motorboat to our eco-lodge located about 45 minutes far away. During the ride, we can observe the Amazonian beauty. There, a welcome cocktail (typical for this region) and an exquisite lunch made of local products will await you. You can have a short nap in your room because you will need some energy for your next trip.
The trip will take you to Monkey Island situated in the middle of the Madre de Dios River. In the evening, we will ride down the river by boat to observe a nocturnal fauna such as the Arrau turtle, capybara, owls, caymans, and other nocturnal species. This will be a unique experience! Upon your return, you will be served dinner. You will have an option to stay with others visitors and your guide and talk afterward, or you can go to sleep.
DAY 5: SANDOVAL LAKE – “CANOPY”
We will get up very early in order to take an advantage of the cool morning weather. We will head to Sandoval Lake located in the Tambopata National Reserve. This ecosystem is a habitat of many species. Some of them are close to extinction!. For instance, red howler monkeys, giant otters, red-bellied macaws, anacondas, and turtles. You will have an opportunity to see many more species navigating the lake such as fish, birds, insects, rodents, etc. Therefore, carry your camera with you all the time to not miss any shots.
When back in our lodge, a delicious jungle-styled lunch awaits you because you will need to fill in the energy necessary for another adventure – canopy. This is a type of bridge built on the top of a tree at a height of over 35 meters. We will experience 4 of them with a length of 25 meters. Therefore, we will have a chance to see a variety of colorful birds, lazy bears, monkeys, and other species. If you wish, you can wait until the afternoon and observe the astonishing sunset above the Amazon from there. You can return to the lodge afterward, take a nap or play some games with the others. A rich dinner will be served before you will have a rest in your room.
DAY 6: PARROT CLAY LICK – MADRE DE DIOS – CUSCO OR LIMA
We need to have breakfast very early because an awesome activity – a visit of a parrot clay lick, is prepared for us today! Every morning, parrots and many other bird species, as well as mammals, come to consume this type of mineral helping them to get off of toxins of their bodies, forming a colorful show and melodic sounds. There, we can admire them and take lots of stunning pictures. During the activity, we will be accompanied by a specialized biologist, who will explain to us step by step the characteristics of every species and the ecosystem that surrounds us. Afterward, we will return by motorboat to Puerto Maldonado City. If time allows us, we can visit the local traditional market before we head back to the city´s airport. This is the end of the Machu Picchu – Amazon Tour and the end of our service.
ITINERARY
MACHUPICCHU – AMAZON TOUR
DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT CUSCO
- Pick-up at the airport of the city of Cusco.
- Transfer to your hotel.
- Cultural City Tour (Cusco´s Cathedral, Qorikancha – the Golden Temple and the main temple of the Inca empire!).
- “Choco Museo” – a museum of chocolate.
- Return to your hotel and rest.
DAY 2: SACRED VALLEY
- Breakfast and pick-up from your hotel.
- Departure to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- Visit Aguana Cancha – a center of the Andean textile art, weaving, and dyeing.
- Observation at the viewpoint of the Sacred Valley.
- Guided tour to the archaeological Inca complex in Pisaq.
- Visit the craft market of Pisaq.
- Typical lunch served at a restaurant in Pisaq.
- Guided visit to the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo.
- Overnight in a hotel in Ollantaytambo.
DAY 3 MACHUPICCHU – AMAZON TOUR: MACHUPICCHU
- A very early breakfast.
- Train ride to Aguas Calientes.
- Arrival to the town of Aguas Calientes.
- Boarding a bus taking us up to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
- Guided visit to of the jewel of Incas – Machu Picchu!
- Relax at this Incan site, time to take photos or just walk around.
- Descent to the town of Aguas Calientes.
- In the afternoon, a return by train to the Cusco City.
- Transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
DAY 4: CUSCO – MADRE DE DIOS – MONKEY ISLAND
- Pick-up from the hotel and transfer to the airport of Cusco.
- From there, we fly to Madre de Dios.
- Reception at the airport of Puerto Maldonado.
- A motorboat transfer to our ecolodge.
- A typical lunch of this region.
- Enjoying a short nap.
- Taking a Monkey Island Tour.
- An evening cayman tour – an observation of caimans and other nocturnal species.
- Dinner and overnight.
DAY 5: SANDOVAL LAKE – CANOPY
- Breakfast.
- A boat ride to Sandoval Lake – a natural reserve of flora and fauna.
- Observation of a variety of animal species, some of which are about to extinction!
- Navigation along the lake.
- Return to the lodge and a tropical lunch.
- Canopy in the afternoon.
- Bird watching during the canopy.
- Return to the eco-lodge.
- Playing games.
- Dinner and overnight in the lodge.
DAY 6: PARROT CLAY LICK – MADRE DE DIOS – CUSCO OR LIMA
- A very breakfast at around 4 am.
- We will board a boat taking us near a clay lick.
- Colpa de Loros – a parrot clay lick.
- Observation of different types and colors of parrots taking about an hour.
- Return by motorboat to the city of Puerto Maldonado.
- Visit the local market offering Amazonian products.
- Transfer to the local airport.
- A flight from Puerto Maldonado back to Cusco or to Lima.
- End of the Machu Picchu – Amazon Tour.
OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL:
- Climb to the Machu Picchu Mountain, a mountain situated above the Inca citadal accessible by a 1.5-hour climb. Here you are able to take those postcard-like photos of Machu Picchu. It costs USD 15 extra. Please note that the booking needs to be done at least 1 month in advance due to a limited number of tickets!
- Wayna Picchu – a mountain situated above the Inca citadal accessible by the 45-minute climb. It serves to take some panoramic photos of Machu Picchu. It is an extra USD 25. Please note that the booking needs to be done at least 3 months in advance due to a limited number of entrances!
- Sun Gate (the end of the traditional Inca Trail) and the Inca Bridge. These two spots enable you to see Machu Picchu from another point of view and take some pictures. There is no need for special booking, no admission fee is required. However, we need you to advise us in advance if you wish to do these alternatives as it requires a minimum of extra 2 hours!
INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED
MACHUPICCHU – AMAZON TOUR INCLUDES:
- A return flight ticket Cusco-Puerto Maldonado-Cusco (or Lima).
- Transfer airport/hotel/airport in Cusco and Puerto Maldonado.
- Transfer hotel/railway station/hotel.
- 2 nights in a hotel in Cusco.
- 1 night in a hotel in Sacred Valley.
- 2 nights in eco-lodge in Amazon Rainforest.
- A professional Tour Guide during all the tours.
- Cultural Cusco City Tour.
- Sacred Valley Tour including a buffet lunch.
- Boleto turístico (a tourist ticket enabling you to enter all tourist attractions that we will visit).
- Machu Picchu Private Tour.
- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
- Shuttle bus up and down to Machu Picchu.
- Train transport (a Vistadome or 360° train type) during the Machu Picchu Tour.
- A private vehicle transport in Cusco and Sacred Valley.
- Motorboat transport during Amazon 3 Day Tour.
- American buffet breakfast in every hotel.
- 1x dinner show in Cusco.
- Amazon 3 Day Tour (all included, it means 3x breakfast, 3x lunch, and 2x dinner).
- Walking equipment, machetes, and shoes for the Amazon 3 Day Tour.
- Personalized assistance during all the Machu Picchu – Amazon Tour.
MACHUPICCHU – AMAZON TOUR NOT INCLUDE:
- Meals are not mentioned.
- Drinks.
- Tips to local staff.
- Flight ticket Lima-Cusco.
WHAT TO BRING
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU TO THE MACHUPICCHU – AMAZON TOUR?
- Please note! It is absolutely necessary to get vaccinated against Yellow Fever at least 2 weeks prior to your arrival!
- Use anti-malaria tablets prior to the Amazon Tour.
- Original passport (it is checked at the entrance to Machu Picchu!),
- Sun cream,
- Sunglasses,
- Insect repellent (DEET 40 or higher!),
- Backpack,
- Warm jackets and sweaters for the first part of the Machu Picchu – Amazon Tour.
- Light and comfortable clothes for the Amazon Tour (preferably light colors, at least one long pair of trousers and long-sleeved T-shirt, shorts, several sets of socks).
- A cap/hat,
- Walking shoes,
- Sandals,
- Swimsuit (in case you like to swim).
- Camera,
- Toiletries,
- Towel,
- Paper towels,
- Flashlight,
- Bottled water,
- Pocket money (to buy souvenirs or refreshments).
- Personal medication (if applicable).
PRICE
MACHUPICCHU – AMAZON TOUR
The price depends on the number of participants, accommodation availability, travel dates, and other preferences. Please inquire about a personalized price.