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10-Day Jungle & Incan Heritage

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Trip Overview

Explore the Andes of Peru with this amazing journey. We will start by exploring the vibrant city of Lima and its historic centre. Afterwards, we will go into the Amazon Jungle and have a 3-day experience in a beautiful lodge inside the Jungle.

Later, we will travel into the heart of the Inca Empire. There, we will see Incan Heritage through their most important sites. Be amazed by the Inca's cultural traditions and history. We will also go to the sacred citadel of Machu Picchu! A site that will definitely leave you breathless.

Afterwards, we will go to Puno, where the grand Titicaca Lake is located. You will feel the culture come alive as you talk with locals and learn about their current way of life. You will also walk on the famous floating islands!

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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Peru! Arrival in Lima

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Welcome to Peru! Arrival in Lima

Today you will arrive to begin your Peru adventure tour. Upon your arrival, a representative will be waiting for you at the airport to drive you to your hotel. Take some rest after your flight to Peru.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Las Palmas3 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Hotel Las Palmas

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    Destinations

    Lima

Day 2

Discover Lima: Pachacamac & Lima at Night

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Discover Lima: Pachacamac & Lima at Night

Today we will explore the vibrant city of Lima. First, we will pick you up to visit Pachacamac where you will learn about the civilisation of ancient culture: their beliefs and traditions. Afterwards, you can have lunch at one of the popular restuarants in Miraflores with a great view of the Pacific Ocean. Later, we will go into the city centre to see the most important historic buildings and the Main Square as well as the Circuit of Water, where we'll see a light and music show.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Las Palmas3 star

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    Activities

    Pachacamac

    Plaza de Armas of Lima

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Las Palmas to Main Square of Lima

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Lima

    Pachacamac District

Day 3

From Lima to Puerto Maldonado!

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From Lima to Puerto Maldonado!

We will venture into the Amazon by flying into Puerto Maldonado. You'll take a boat ride along the Amazon to your lodge before we do our first excursion as well as a nighttime boat ride to listen to sounds of the jungle and perhaps see some sights too!

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    Accommodation

    Corto Maltes Amazonia3 star

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    Activities

    Shiringueros Visit

    Nocturnal Boat Trip

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    Transportations

    Plane from Lima to Puerto Maldonado

    Boat from Puerto Maldonado to Corto Maltes Amazonia

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Lima

    Madre de Dios

    Puerto Maldonado

Day 4

Jungle Excursions

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Jungle Excursions

We will hike into the jungle to see Sandoval Lake. On the route, will have the chance to admire giant trees, different snakes, monkeys, and various birds. Once on Lake Sandoval, we will go on small rowboats in search of giant river otters. After a delicious traditional lunch, we will go to the lookout towers designed for bird watching and the view other types of animals living at this altitude under the canopy. In addition, you will enjoy an incredible view of the sunset.

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    Accommodation

    Corto Maltes Amazonia3 star

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    Activities

    Sandoval Lake

    Lookout Towers

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Madre de Dios

Day 5

From the Jungle to Cusco Historic Centre

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From the Jungle to Cusco Historic Centre

After an early morning visit to the Clay Lick to see colourful parrots, we will head to the airport to catch our flight to Cusco. Once in Cusco, a representative will pick you up and drive you to the hotel. We will take it easy today so we acclimatise to the altitude. For lunch, we will have a selection of delicious Peruvian dishes, you can choose your favourite! Afterwards, we will discover the Main Square, Cathedral, and Qoricancha Temple.

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    Accommodation

    Yawar Inka Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin

    Qorikancha

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    Restaurants

    Plaza de Armas Hotel Cusco

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    Transportations

    Boat from Corto Maltes Amazonia to Puerto Maldonado

    Plane from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Madre de Dios

    Cusco

Day 6

City and Sacred Valley of the Incas

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City and Sacred Valley of the Incas

Continuing your amazing Peru adventure tour, today we will pick you up and explore some of the greatest sites around Cusco such as Sacsayhuaman. Later, we will go into the beautiful Sacred Valley. Be amazed by its scenic roads and feel the culture come alive as we show you the best sights in the region.

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    Accommodation

    Sol Ollantay3 star

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    Activities

    Sacsayhuaman

    White Christ Cusco

    Qenko

    Tambomachay

    Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary

    Awana Kancha

    Inca Pisac

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    Restaurants

    Mirador Taray

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cusco to Ollantaytambo

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Cusco

    Ollantaytambo

Day 7

Day Excursion to Machu Picchu

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Day Excursion to Machu Picchu

Explore this sacred citadel that will leave you breathless! One of the most famous sites in the world this unfinished kingdom has many secrets that are yet to be uncovered, as you explore the area, you'll see some of what we do know and some of what we don't. Please be aware that the stairs of Machu Picchu are extremely steep and the air is very thin, so we'll take our time today!

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    Accommodation

    Sol Ollantay3 star

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    Activities

    Machu Picchu

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    Restaurants

    Belmond Sanctuary Lodge

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    Transportations

    Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes

    Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu

    Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes

    Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ollantaytambo

    Cusco

Day 8

Maras, Moray & Ollantaytambo

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Maras, Moray & Ollantaytambo

The first point is Ollantaytambo, a fortress and the last Incan living town. Then head to Moray, where you'll see the three famous amphitheatre-like terraces made by the Incas. When you are done exploring Moray, you will head about two miles away, to the salt mines of Maras. Afterwards, we will stop for a delicious buffet lunch featuring the best of Peruvian food. Finally, we will visit Chinchero and see a demonstration of the ancient techniques used to weave and dye clothing.

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    Accommodation

    Yawar Inka Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Ollantaytambo Ruins

    Explore Ollantaytambo

    Maras Salt Mines

    Moray Inca Ruins

    Chinchero

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    Restaurants

    Alhambra Hacienda

    La Cusqueñita

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Ollantaytambo

    Cusco

    Chinchero District

Day 9

The Sun Route: From Cusco to Puno

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The Sun Route: From Cusco to Puno

Continue to visit the Andes by going to Puno on a tourist bus with stops along the way.

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    Accommodation

    Hacienda Plaza De Armas3 star

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    Activities

    Church of Andahuaylillas

    Raqchi Temple

    Pukara

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    Restaurants

    Don Feliphon

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    Transportations

    Bus from Cusco to Puno

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Cusco

    Andahuaylillas

    Pucara

    Puno

Day 10

Lake Titicaca: Uros & Taquile - Goodbye Peru!

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Lake Titicaca: Uros & Taquile - Goodbye Peru!

The grand Titicaca Lake features the natural island of Taquile as well as the floating Islands of the Uros. Get to know the locals and the traditions they have!

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    Activities

    Uros Floating Islands

    Taquile Island

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    Transportations

    Boat from Puno to Lake Titicaca

    Private Driver from Puno to Aeropuerto

    Plane from Puno to Lima

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Puno

    Peru

    Huillanopampa

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What’s included?

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 27 activities
  • 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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