First Class Machu Picchu & Amazon Jungle Vacation

4* Casa Andina Private Collection Cusco

A beautifully renovated 18th-century manor house, just 3 blocks from Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, it is replete with authentic colonial character. The Hotel is distinguished by its 3 interior patios with wooden balconies and surrounded by four colonial style courtyards. The principal patio, featuring a gurgling stone fountain, is one of Cusco’s emblematic colonial courtyards.

In the Hotel’s cozy lounge and reading room has a massive stone fireplace that’s always crackling, while the romantic gourmet restaurant invites guests to dine by candlelight in one of 4 connected salons richly decorated with 18th-century Cusco School paintings.

Superior Rooms Includes:

• 1 King bed or 2 Full-size beds
• Hair dryer
• Desk and/or breakfast table
• Bathtub
• Coffee kit
• LCD TV
• Safety box
• Heating

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.

Full Day Private Sacred Valley of the Inca Tour

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.

4* Inkaterra El Mapi Hotel

Smart and contemporary are the defining elements of this hotel, amidst the commercial village of Machu Picchu Pueblo (Aguas Calientes), from where you can admire and interact with the quaint folksy town and get a different perspective.

The hotel is efficient, playful and people friendly; it welcomes a wide range of guests expecting an uncomplicated visit. Turn into an amiable and healthy environment after your enlightening visit to Perus most distinguished destination, the Machu Picchu Archaeological site.

Superior Deluxe Rooms

Each room is equipped with blackout curtains, 100% cotton sheets, down duvets, hypoallergenic pillows, cotton bath robes, natural herbal amenities, 32″ flat screen TVs and tight-focus reading lights.

El Bar – Comfortable bar/lounge with Plasma TV and complimentary Wi-Fi, features a delectable variety of snacks and tapas, a wide selection of Piscos, and organic wines.

The Vistadome Train Service

This DELUXE train ride into the spectacular land of the Inca is highlighted by amazing views of valleys, Inca farming terraces, snow capped mountains, and sub-tropical jungle.

After arriving in Aguas Calientes, a shuttle bus will transport you to this magic, sacred, and mysterious town known as Machu-Picchu.

The Vistadome service has large panoramic windows and additional windows in the roof allowing you to enjoy the mountain scenery.

A small meal and hot drink are included with the Vistadome service.

There is also a table in front of you and posh leather seats which are very comfortable with plenty of leg room.

The Vistadome also has air conditioning and heating, leather seats that adjust the body to provide comfort and relaxation during the entire trip, and a traditional show as well as a fashion show to keep you entertained – as if the amazing scenery isn’t enough.

This service allows the visitor to be immersed and feel the Andean culture through its landscapes, music, dance and food carefully prepared with local ingredients.

On-board experience with the best comfort and quality service.

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.

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 Available

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***

Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion

Hacienda Concepción, by Inkaterra’s newest lodge, is built in a former cacao and rubber plantation, on the grounds of what was back in the 50’s “Fundo Concepción”, an Amazonian medical catholic mission center. The National Geographic Society supported the restoration of the station. The projection onwards was to bring all interested travelers an opportunity to learn about nature and biodiversity first hand through unforgettable experiences in comfortable rainforest immersion.

Hacienda Concepción comprises 819 hectares of mostly primary rainforest, with a natural cocha or oxbow lake. It is home to diverse ecosystems, tropical plants and wildlife.

This family-friendly lodge will introduce you to the biodiversity of the rainforest through the wide range of land and river fixed excursions in its surroundings. As you may have the opportunity to observe giant river otters, blue and yellow macaws, dusky titi monkeys, agoutis, two-toed sloths, peccaries, hoatzins, fly catchers, black caiman, and ladder-tailed nightjar among others.

Independent Cabañas

We include Independent Cabanas – These are nicer and quieter than the rooms in the main building ‘Casa Grande’.

Equipped with 2 twin beds / 1 king bed, mosquito nets and curtains, 100% cotton sheets, 2 hypo allergenic pillows per guest, hypoallergenic comforters, cotton bath robes, hot water, natural essence toiletries, reading light, limited electricity, ceiling ventilator, and a sitting area that includes a hammock.

Every cabaña has a view to the forest and some of them face the oxbow lake.

Dining & Bar

Hacienda Concepción has 2 main social areas in the Casa Grande. Cozy interiors of thatched roof, wood and expansive forest views make every meal magical. Inspired by the tropical flavors of the Amazon region, meals and beverages are prepared with fresh local ingredients. We serve an international buffet breakfast; lunch and dinner. All meals include a variety of salads and fruits, as well as a selection of homemade breads. We offer vegetarian options and a children’s menu, upon request.

• Breakfast: 5:30 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.
• Lunch: 12:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
• Happy Hour: 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
• Dinner: 7:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
• Bar – 12:30 P.M. – 12:00 A.M. – Complimentary Pisco sour during happy hour between 5 – 7 p.m.

Tambopata National Reserve

Two-thirds of the world’s plant and animal species make their home in these immense rainforest regions, and many are believed to be yet scientifically unnamed. Tropical rainforests are called "jewels of the Earth" and the "Earth's lungs" since they are essential to sequester carbon dioxide and to release oxygen. Rainforests are also known as the "world's largest pharmacy", because of the many natural medicines discovered there. Hacienda Concepción has a medicinal botanical garden with over 200 indigenous plant species.

Weather

Tropical (hot and humid)

Day time average temperature: 89°F (32°C). At night it tends to get chilly. Varies from 77°F (25°C) to 107°F (42°C)

December – March: hottest season, with frequent afternoon rains.

June – September: occasional friaje (Patagonia Cold Fronts) can bring the temperature down to 50°F (10°C).

Amazon Jungle Tours – Lunchtime – Butterfly House

Located near the Puerto Maldonado Airport, the Butterfly House is a welcome and information center for travelers. Here you will understand the fascinating transformation of these colorful insects, bred in our laboratory.

• Duration: 1/4 day | Difficulty Level: I | Attractions: Butterflies / Photography

Afternoon – Concepción Trails

Take a walk inside Hacienda Concepción nature trails. Learn about primary and secondary rainforest, its components, uses and transformations by the human being, and its relevance for the world. See the cacao plantation, dried fruit trees, banana trees, rubber trees, etc.

• Duration: 1/4 day | Difficulty Level: I | Attractions: Footprints / Birds / Ants / Medicinal plants / Native skills

Evening – Twilight River

At dusk, take a ride by outboard motorized canoe on the Madre de Dios River. Learn about the river ecosystems, Amazonian creeks, nocturnal animals’ behavior, and the southern constellations.

• Duration: 1/4 day | Difficulty Level: I | Attractions: Astronomy / Photography

Amazon Jungle Tours

Morning – Lake Sandoval

Walk into the Tambopata National Reserve through terra firma forest, towards Lake Sandoval. Then navigate by dugout canoe around this beautiful oxbow lake. Learn about the reserve’s conservation efforts, the lake’s formation, the water palms (Mauritia flexuosa) and the animals that inhabit this lake such as the endangered giant river otters (Pteronura brasiliensis), blue and yellow macaws (Ara ararauna), red howler monkeys (Alouatta seniculus), black caimans (Melanosuchus niger), and one of the world’s biggest fresh water scaled fish, the paiches (Arapaima gigas).

• Duration: 1/2 day | Difficulty Level: II | Attractions: Birds / Ants / Canoe / Photography

RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN

Afternoon – Inkaterra Canopy Walkway & Anaconda Walk

Take a 20-minute ride by outboard motorized canoe to the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway Interpretation Center. Ascend one of the 98-foot towers (30 m.) and cross the 7 hanging bridges that connect the treetops at 91 ft. high (28 m.).

Descend and take a walk along the 656-foot wooden bridge (200 m.) over the aguajales swamps (Mauritia flexuosa), home of the legendary anaconda. Learn about the fauna and flora of these flooded ecosystems, part of the largest natural monoculture in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.

• Duration: 1/2 day | Difficulty Level: II | Attractions: Birds / Frogs / Ants / Astronomy / Photography

Morning – Cachuela Parrot Clay Lick

Short trip by boat upstream the Madre de Dios River. Arrival to the clay lick Cachuela. Learn about the importance and benefits of the activity at a clay lick, while birdwatching colorful parrots and parakeets among other psittacids.

• Duration: 1/4 day | Difficulty Level: I | Attractions: Birds / Photography

Inland Collpa

Walk 15 to 20 min. toward one of the four clay licks that are in Hacienda Concepción. Learn about this mammal inland collpa activity and the difference between collpas according to their location. Look for footprints and traces of animal activity on the clay lick salted walls, such as agoutis, monkeys, and peccaries among others.

• Duration: 1/4 day | Difficulty Level: II | Attractions: Footprints

Afternoon – Cocha

Take a dugout canoe ride on the Hacienda Concepción oxbow lake. Try native fishing applying the “catch and release” techniques, as you enjoy the scenery observing hoatzins (Opisthocomus hoazin), a diversity of fly catchers, and gray-necked woodrails (Aramides cajanea).

• Duration: 1/2 day | Difficulty Level: II | Attractions: Birds / Fishing / Ants / Canoe / Photography

Evening – Hidden Rainforest

Explore the Amazon rainforest that gives way to nocturnal animals who display intriguing behavior patterns, and enhanced senses as adaptation mechanisms. Listen to nocturnal living nature sounds, and penetrate this hidden world.

• Duration: 1/4 day | Difficulty Level: I | Attractions: Footprints / Birds / Frogs / Astronomy