1st Day Arrive Lima
Most flights arrive in the evening. | The Hotel is attached to the airport by a footbridge. Simply walk across to the Hotel and check-in. |
4* Ramada Airport Hotel | Superior Room |
4* Ramada Airport Hotel
Strategically located in the heart of Jorge Chavez International Airport, few miles away from all cultural and historical wonders Lima has to offer, Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport Hotel is the first hotel that provides the necessary services to meet your expectations during your stay. Perfect for those on transit, perceptive traveler will enjoy our services and amenities with the tranquility of walking to or from your flight in a few minutes. Indoor pool and free Wi-Fi.
2nd Day Fly Cusco – Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour (B)
Fly Cusco | The Hotel is attached to the airport by a footbridge. Simply walk across to the Airport and check-in. Flights depart at 10:00 and arrive to Cusco at 11:20. |
Private Transfer in Cusco | We will be waiting for you outside of Cusco Airport Arrival Hall with a sign with our and your names on it. An approx. 15 minute Private Transfer to your Hotel in Cusco. |
Belmond 5* Palacio Nazarenas Luxury Hotel – Cusco | Junior Suites |
Afternoon Private Cusco City Tour | Pick up in your Hotel Foyer at approx. 13:45. Returns at approx. 18:00. |
Luxury 5 * Palacio Nazarenas
Set in a tranquil plaza behind Cusco’s main square, this former palace and convent emerged from years of restoration to become one of the city’s most exclusive hotels.
Step past walls of Inca stones and into a cloistered courtyard with an ancient fountain at its heart. Then be surprised as contemporary Cusco comes to the fore: a fabulous spa, the city’s first outdoor pool and stylish restaurants serving cutting-edge local cuisine.
This intimate urban retreat has just 55 suites, each enriched with oxygen and with its own private bar where guests can create drinks accented with fresh ingredients grown at and around the hotel.
Junior Suites
Junior Suites are located in both the ancient part of the hotel and the new section – close to the pool.
A choice of bedding includes one king or two twin poster beds. Suite amenities include complimentary full buffet breakfast or are room only – depending on the rate plan selected.
Also included are complimentary wireless Internet access, butler service, widescreen LED satellite TV with premium channels, CD and DVD players, iPhone and iPad for guest use, iPod dock, personal safe large enough for a notebook PC and a well-stocked mini-bar.
The sumptuous marble bathroom is equipped with a separate bath and shower, dual washbasins and luxurious bath amenities.
Other Suites Available:
Suites – Our Suites provide the utmost comfort while reflecting the authentic charm of Belmond Palacio Nazarenas.
Grand Master Suites – Our grand Master Suites offer guests two luxurious Master Suites. Each has a spacious bathroom with underfloor heating and Peruvian travertine marble décor.
Palacio Suite – This beautiful Suite is located in the ancient part of the hotel.
It is ideal for longer stays in Cusco or for those who enjoy the luxury of space.
Nazarenas Suite – This elegant master suite boasts an original, handcrafted ceiling, whose colours have inspired the entire palette of the hotel. The authentic charm and exclusivity of the Suite make for an irresistible combination.
**** All Suites are enriched with oxygen to help combat altitude sickness. You may also choose to have your room delicately scented with healing essential aromas of Andean flowers and herbs.
Private Afternoon Cusco City Tour
The Private Half Day Cusco City Tour Visits all of the Principal Inca & Colonial Attractions in Cusco.
Tambomachay – This was an Inca sanctuary dedicated to the cult of water, a place reserved for Inca Royalty.
Puca Pucara – This is an Inca archaeological site located again on the peak of a hill and is thought to be a military position and an administrative centre.
Qenko – A sanctuary dedicated to the adoration of animals, and consists of ruins formed by a rocky site with stairs in a zigzag, and a main building similar to a circular amphitheatre where 19 window sills are located as a way of seats.
Sacsayhuamán – Its construction took over seven decades and required the work of approximately 20,000 men both for the foundations and hewn stone works, the transportation of materials, carving and stones setting. Many say it is as impressive as Machu Picchu itself!
Cusco Cathedral – One of the finest Colonial Cathedrals in the Americas.
Coricancha – Originally named Inti Qancha (‘Temple of the Sun’) was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, dedicated primarily to Inti, the Sun God.
3th Day Private Full Day Tour of the Sacred Valley of the Inca (B, L)
Private Full Day Tour. The Sacred Valley of the Inca | Pick Up in your Hotel Foyer at 08:30. Returns at approx. 18:30. Lunch is included. |
Lunch at Posada Tunupa | Buffet Lunch is included at Posada Tunupa. |
Full Day Private Sacred Valley of the Inca Tour
Pisac Market | Pisac Ruins | Lunch Posada Tunupa | Ollantaytambo
Pisac Market
A famed hill town, Pisac is a great place to purchase top quality Andean knitwear at lower prices than visitors will find in major cities during their travels in Peru. Woven blankets, tapestries, and alpaca garments such as sweaters and mittens, colorful fabric and accessories are found in abundance at the Pisac market in addition to pottery, jewelry, and other handicrafts.
Pisac Inca Ruins
It’s not hard to succumb to the charms of sunny Pisac, a bustling colonial village at the base of a spectacular Inca fortress perched on a mountain spur. Its pull is universal and recent years have seen an influx of expats and new age followers in search of an Andean Shangri-la. Located just 33km northeast of Cuzco by a paved road, it’s the most convenient starting point to the Sacred Valley.
Ollantaytambo
After lunch, we proceed onto Ollantaytambo an attractive little town located at the western end of the Sacred Valley. The town is located at the foot of some spectacular Inca ruins which protected the strategic entrance to the lower Urubamba Valley. The temple area is at the top of steep terracing which helped to provide excellent defenses. Stone used for these buildings was brought from a quarry high up on the opposite side of the Urubamba River – an incredible feat involving the efforts of thousands of workers. The complex was still under construction at the time of the conquest and was never completed.
4th Day Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu (B, Br, D)
Private Transfer out Cusco and Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu | Pick Up in your Hotel Foyer at 8:00 for the thirty minute private transfer to Poroy train station. Catch the 09:05 Luxury Hiram Bingham Train to Machu Picchu, arriving at 12:24. Gourmet Brunch is included on board. |
Private Machu Picchu Tour | 2-3 Hours with plenty of time to ask questions. |
Belmond Luxury 5* Sanctuary Lodge Hotel (All-Inclusive) | Superior Mountain View Rooms with Terraces. Gourmet Dinner is included in the Hotel. |
Luxury Hiram Bingham Train
To and from Machu Picchu
The Hiram Bingham is an exclusive Luxury Orient Express service operated by Peru Rail, all service inclusive where you will enjoy a full day of unforgettable experiences.
The Service Includes:
- Champagne Reception
- Brunch and dinner on board.
- Exclusive Bus return to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Guided tour in the citadel.
- Gourmet Dinner & Small Show included on the return journey
Observation Car: At the back of the Hiram Bingham is the Observation car, offering a space in which to truly appreciate the stunning Peruvian landscape. Observations cars are a great addition to any train and this one is furnished with dark wood, polished brass and large cushioned seats, thus making it the perfect place to sit, relax and watch the unfolding Peruvian landscape.
Carriages: The carriages are luxurious with elegant decoration in the style of the 1920′s Pullman trains. Each of the four carriages has been furnished in polished wood and brass, with large chairs and plenty of space.
Luxury 5* Sanctuary Lodge Hotel
All Inclusive | A la Carte Full Board |Beverages & Minibar
Superior Mountain View Room with Terrace
Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel located adjacent to this ancient Inca citadel. It offers its guests exceptionally easy access from early morning to late afternoon, when most of the day visitors and buses have left.
Sit out on a terrace and savor Peruvian cuisine based on produce grown on the Lodge’s own plot: This delightful Orient- Express hideaway is the perfect place to relax and unwind in the shadow of the Lost City.
We include for you a Superior Mountain View Room with Private Terrace for your night of Luxury at Machu Picchu.
Guided Tour of Machu Picchu (2 – 3 Hours)
The ‘Holy Grail’ for lovers of Inca monuments, the enigmatic lost city of Machu Picchu is the most famous archaeological site in all of South America and possibly the world.
The spectacular collection of temples, terraced hills and plazas was the mountain-top citadel of the Inca under Pachacutec and Tupac Yupanqui, until the coming of the Europeans with Pizarro.
It may have the most familiar name, but Machu Picchu has refused to reveal many of its mysteries, including the secrets of its construction, function, and demise. The overgrown ruins were discovered by US historian Hiram Bingham in 1911, and the quality of the stonework hints that it was an extremely important ceremonial site.
The remains are thought to date from around 1450, built at the height of the Inca Empire, and as they escaped being plundered by the Spanish they include semi-intact icons and shrines that were defaced or removed at other sites.
Entering the site, a set of steps leads to the ruined Temple of the Sun and a series of altars and niches. Highlights include the remains of ceremonial baths, the Sacred Plaza with its tremendous view across the Urubamba River valley, a rare shrine to the sun, and a labyrinth of passageways and cells.
5th Day Revisit Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (B, L, D)
Private Machu Picchu Tours | There are 4 additional Machu Picchu Tours you may choose from. There are no additional charges, you are only limited by your time and energy. |
Lunch | Buffet Lunch is included at the 5* Sanctuary Lodge Hotel. (12:00 – 15:00) |
Luxury Hiram Bingham Train | Catch the 17:50 Hiram train returning to Poroy Train Station at 21:13. A Four Course Gourmet Dinner & Small Show on the train tonight. |
Private Transfer in Cusco | Approx. 30 minutes to your Hotel. |
Luxury 5* Palacio Nazarenas Luxury Hotel – Cusco | Junior Suites |
Revisit Machu Picchu
Today you will enjoy further Private Guided Tours of Machu Picchu.
You may start at Dawn or as you wish. All tours are included and you are only limited by your time and energy.
The Sun Gate (2 Hours)
Inti Punku the Sun Gate marks the entrance to Machu Picchu.
It is a one hour uphill hike to the southeast of the Sanctuary, climbing more than 300 meters. The hike is on the original Inca trail and is paved with Inca stones. There is a spectacular view from the gate!
Additional Tours
Apu Machu Picchu (4 to 5 Hours Roundtrip)
The hike to the summit of Apu Machu Picchu is 2 ½ hours and can be quite steep in places.
This is a breathtaking hike, lot of orchids along the way, birds in the bushy areas, and with every stop the view is gets better and better. The climb is 600 meters uphill, so a reasonable level of fitness is required.
*** Access to Apu Machu Picchu is controlled by special tickets which need to be purchased in advance by us. Access is 07:00 – 11:00. Please ask to have these tickets included in your tour if desired***
Inka Bridge (Bridge 1 Hour Round Trip)
This hike is to the south west of Machu Picchu, a nice original trail that overlooks the Aobamba valley and the Hydro-electric plant.
This Inca Bridge is a part of a mountain trail that heads west from Machu Picchu. The trail is a stone path, part of which is cut into a cliff face. A twenty-foot gap was left in this section of the carved cliff face, over a 1,900 feet drop that could be bridged with two tree trunks. When the tree trunks were removed then the trail became impassable to outsiders. The path is narrow and paved with original Inca stones.
Huayna Picchu (3 – 4 Hours)
Huayna Picchu is the mountain you see behind Machu Picchu. Towering above the north end of Machu Picchu this steep mountain is often seen in the backdrop to the classic photos of the ruins.
The mountain is steep, but stone steps are laid along most of the way and where the mountain is steeper you will find steel cables used as handrails. For fit people it is not a difficult climb.
Very Limited Access!
Only 400 people are allowed to hike Huayna Picchu each day. You have to sign in at the entrance gate. The first 200 tickets are available for the 8:00am hike. The second 200 are available at 10:00am.
***We need to buy these special tickets in advance to be sure you will have space for this hike***
6th Day Fly Amazon Jungle & Reserva Amazonica Luxury Jungle Lodge (B, L, D)
Private Transfer & Fly Puerto Maldonado | We will pick you up in your Hotel Foyer at approx. 08:00 for the approx. 20 minute Private Transfer to Cusco Airport. Flights depart at 10:00 and arrives to Puerto Maldonado at 10:40. |
Transfer | We will be waiting for you at the airport departure Hall with a sign with your names on it. (River boat transfer to the Luxury Jungle Lodge) |
Reserva Amazonica Jungle Lodge Drop off your excess luggage | Independent Cabanas You will be taken to the Lodge Operators offices to dropYou are limited to approx. 5Kg pp in the Jungle due to space constraints in the motorized canoes. Basically your aircraft carry-on bags and day packs. off your excess luggage. |
Jungle Tour Starts | As detailed below. |
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica – Luxury Jungle Lodge
Upon arrival to Puerto Maldonado you will be collected and taken to the nearby offices of Inkaterra, the Luxury Jungle Lodge operators, where you can safely leave any excess luggage.
We then board motorized canoes for the trip up the Madre de Dios River to the Lodge itself.
Consider creature comforts and charming conveniences at these restful Ese’ Eja- wooden cabañas (408 square feet), topped by a high thatched-palm roof, mosquito net, outfitted with 100% cotton sheets and hypoallergenic pillows. For your added comfort, plush bathrobes and Andean rubber slippers are supplied.
Soak up in the soothing and spacious bathroom with independent shower and toilet, hot water, large towels, and a complete set of ecologically friendly toiletries.
Put your feet up and loosen up on the hammock of the screened siesta area. For your rainforest foray, your cabaña is equipped with umbrellas, flashlights, kerosene lamps for lighting, a central ceiling fan and an electric outlet.
Amazon Jungle Tours
Inkaterra offers you flexible Custom Itineraries with more than a dozen excursions. An interpreter meets with each guest upon arrival, shaping an ideal itinerary based on their individual interests, desired activity levels, weather conditions, and length of stay.
These include:
- Challenging jungle treks & vigorous paddles.
- Enchanting & accessible rainforest trails.
- Thrilling treetop canopy walkway.
- Bird watching, plant study, native communities & more.
Excursions are chosen in consultation with the Lodge Naturalists who know the best to recommend based on the weather, season, breeding habits etc of the fauna and flora.
This is why the tours below are not pre-defined on a day-by-day basis.
Trail System
A walk to one of the trails that extend 7.3 kilometers (4.5 miles) in Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Natural Reserve and you will discover the incredible realm of the Amazon rainforest. The trails offer an excellent introduction to the environment of the jungle, as you walk past exotic rainforest trees, such as the lupuna tree and the beautiful ficus. Look down and spot the tiny lizards that rustle the leaves as they dart about on the forest floor. Gaze at the treetops and be amazed with the arena for bird watching. Observe the insect life – iridescent beetles and interpretation of the primary and secondary rain forest components, as well as human impact, and the relevance of the rainforests of the world.
- Duration: 1/4 day
- Difficulty Level: I
- Schedule: Morning and Afternoon
- Frequency: Daily
- Attractions: Footprints / Birds / Native skills / Ants / Medicinal plants.
7th Day Reserva Amazonica Tours Continue (B, L, D)
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Luxury Jungle Lodge | Double Cabañas |
Jungle Tours Continue | As detailed below. |
Rainforest Garden
Walk along the lodge trails to the Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica Rainforest Garden just around the cabanas. This interesting native garden was started by the locals more than ten years ago showcasing native plants, trees and orchids. Learn to identify orchids, its flower parts, pollinators and different habitats. Know the fascinating history and legends, the practical and beneficial use of indigenous plants, as well as other remarkable rainforest flora. An in-depth explanation familiarizes you with the process, traditional use and highly interesting benefits of the plants and trees used for construction including those that were used for building the lodge, some of its fixtures, as well as native clothing accessories.
- Duration: 1/4 Day
- Difficulty Level: I
- Schedules: Morning and Afternoon
- Frequency: Daily
- Attractions: Birds / Medicinal plants / Photos
Twilight River
On this guided afternoon boat ride, you will witness the enchanting transformation from a diurnal to a nocturnal environment, as animals and birds of the daytime are replaced by species specially adapted to the night. As you enjoy their paradise, you will learn about their habits while searching for nightjars, owls, capybaras and caimans. In addition, on a clear night the southern hemisphere stars can be appreciated.
- Duration: 1/4 day
- Difficulty Level: I
- Schedules: Afternoon, Daily
- Attractions: Photos & Astronomy
Rainforest by Night
Walk through the Inkaterra Ecological Reserve at night for an approximately 2- hour excursion. Biological activity differs greatly between night and day in the Amazonian ecosystem. Venture into the forest and experience the mystery of the animal activity that awakens in the rainforest after dark. Listen to nocturnal forest sounds and spot species that only emerge at night.
- Duration: 1/4 day
- Difficulty Level: I
- Schedules: Afternoon, Daily
- Attractions: Footprints & Astronomy
Wetlands
Visit the remarkable wetlands system in the 200-meter boardwalk over the Aguajales rainforest swamps. The wooden footbridge is elevated 1 meter from the ground to allow space when the water rises during the rainy months.
See the transition of the forest eco system from dry to marshlands, and observe the various species of amphibians, reptiles, serpents, birds and mammals. Get to know the lush flora and trees, how they adapt to the wetland ecosystem, their benefits and uses.
- Duration: 1/2 day
- Difficulty Level: II
- Schedules: Morning and Afternoon
- Frequency: Daily
- Attractions: Birds / Frogs / Ants / Footprints / Photos
Canopy Walkway
Take a 15-minute walk along the trail towards the Inkaterra Canopy Interpretation Center. You will ascend the first tower and walk through the treetops of the giant Amazon Basin, across hanging bridges.
Views unimaginable from below and possible only from the air, are revealed on this network of towers, bridges and platforms. Be on the lookout for different birds of the jungle, such as toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, among many others, or try to identify them through their songs, from the observation decks. Learn about
the interrelationship of the flora and fauna at the various levels of the forest and its integration into the jungle ecosystem.
- Duration: 1/2 day
- Difficulty Level: II
- Schedules: Morning and Afternoon, Daily
- Attractions: Birds / Frogs / Ants / Photos
Canopy Walkway and the Anaconda Walk – A five-minute boat ride takes you to the Inkaterra Canopy Interpretation Center.
After ascending the first tower, at 29 meters above the forest floor, you will literally walk through the treetops for one-and-a-half hours along suspension bridges that link eight observation platforms. Enjoy landscapes and vistas that would be unimaginable from below, while on the look-out for giant strangler fig trees, orchids, toucans, woodpeckers, trogons and – with luck- monkeys or sloths.
After your descent from the Canopy, experience the Anaconda Walk for about 30 minutes along the 200-meter wooden bridge over the
Aguajales swamps. In this lush eco system, you may observe the various species of amphibians, serpents, birds, mammals and abundant flora and trees of this flooded marshland. The walk finishes by returning to the lodge.
- Duration: 1/2 day
- Difficulty Level: II
- Schedules: Morning and Afternoon, Daily
- Included: Canopy kit
- Attractions: Birds / Photos & Astronomy
Lake Sandoval
A 30-minute boat ride takes you to the Tambopata National Reserve, where wildlife surrounds you as you enjoy the one and a half hour walk along three kilometers of trails to reach Lake Sandoval. Glide in a wooden canoe, across a beautiful, mirror-like oxbow lake that is home to the endangered giant river otter, as well as red howler monkeys, macaws, prehistoric hoatzins, also called “shanshos”, anacondas, point-tailed palm creepers and side-neck turtles. You will spend two hours on the lake, looking at all is has to offer.
- Duration: 1/2 day
- Difficulty Level: II
- Schedules: Morning and Afternoon
- Frequency: Daily
- Attractions: Birds / Photos / Ants & Canoe
Hacienda Concepcion
A 35-minute ride upriver takes you to Hacienda Concepcion, home to a remarkable Botanical Garden with over 200 different species of rainforest plants. An in-depth explanation familiarizes you with the processing, uses and benefits of these traditional indigenous plants, including fascinating native medicinal uses.
Next, take a 30-minute canoe trip on a small lake and watch for wildlife – turtles, giant river otters, sun grebes, nightjars and herons. The activity ends at Concepcion Educational Research Facility where exhibits, designed by the National Geographic Society, tell the story of the remarkable Madre de Dios region.
- Duration: 1/2 day
- Difficulty Level: II
- Schedules: Morning and Afternoon, Daily
Gamitana Creek
Long walk following the Gamitana creek. 1 ½-hour walk through a narrow trail towards “Sanipanga”. 1-hour canoe ride down stream to the Gamitana Model Farm. Interpretation of creek ecosystems. Walk through the Model Farm. Return to the lodge by boat.
- Duration: 1/2 day
- Difficulty Level: II
- Schedules: Morning
- Frequency: Daily
- Meal: Large Snack
Tambopata
Following a short motorboat ride from the lodge, this activity begins with a walk to Lake Sandoval. Be on the lookout for hoatzins, herons, and ospreys as you glide across this mirror-like oxbow lake in a wooden canoe. Your excursion continues with a hike through the reserve to Concepcion. The surrounding vegetation will be roused on this trip, with possible sightings of paiche and black caimans; red howler, brown capuchin and squirrel monkeys; and the extremely rare and critically endangered giant river otter. A picnic lunch at Concepcion farm is followed by a guided visit to a garden containing more that 200 medicinal plants and the possibility to practice with the native archery and arrows.
- Duration: 1 day
- Difficulty Level: III
- Schedules: Morning, Daily
- Meal: Picnic
8th Day River Boat Transfer to Airport – Fly Lima & Home (B)
Transfer to the Airport | We pick you up at the appropriate time for a river boat transfer to the airport. |
Fly Lima | We will choose your flight time to meet as closely as possible With your international flight Home. |
Fly Home | Have a nice flight. |
At this time our services end with your arrival to Lima Airport. |