8-Day Tour from Lima: Machu Picchu and the Amazon Jungle

Day 1: Arrival in Lima

1. Lima
   12h
   Upon arrival into Lima, you will be welcomed to Peru by your driver and an English-speaking representative to be transferred to your hotel. You will have the rest of the day to spend at leisure.

Day 2: Lima to Cusco

1. Cusco
   6h
   Your driver will take you to the Lima Airport for your one-hour flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you will be taken to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
   You can discover Cusco and wander through its streets, gazing at the Incan and colonial architecture. You can visit several museums or shop at the various souvenirs, clothing and art stores and markets. You can also taste the cuisine and coffee in one of the numerous chic Peruvian café's or restaurants.

Day 3: Cusco City Walking Tour

1. Plaza de Armas
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Cusco’s main square – Plaza de Armas – is a busy and vibrant space that marks the colonial centre of the city. The plaza, which
   features wide stone pathways and well-kept colourful gardens, is home to two iconic buildings: the Cusco Cathedral and the
   Church La Compañía de Jesús.Cusco’s Plaza de Armas covers part of the area that was once the Haukaypata – The Great Inca Square. Today however, Spanish
   colonial buildings and long stone arcades dominate the architecture of the plaza, but many of the precisely carved Inca walls remain as foundations.
   The plaza is where many of the city’s most important gatherings, events and festivals take place, including Inti Raymi – the Inca
   Festival of the Sun and the religious festival of Corpus Christi.
   The plaza is always bustling with activity whatever time of the day (or night), and is great place to soak up the laid back
   atmosphere of this Andean city.
2. Qorikancha
   1h · Admission ticket included
   You will visit the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha)
3. Mercado Central de San Pedro
   1h 30m
   You will visit the different sections of this old market such us fruit section, artisan section, and more. Learn about the local variety of products and ingredients. Then, head back to your hotel. Overnight in Cusco.

Day 4: Maras, Moray, Ollantaytambo and Train to Machu Picchu

1. Maras Moray Tours
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Visit Maras and see its traditional streets. Admire the culture and people wearing traditional clothing. Then, see the circular terraces of Moray and enjoy a delicious lunch in a local house
2. Salinas de Maras
   1h · Admission ticket included
   After Moray, we will head to the Salt Terraces of Maras and learn about an ancient pre-Incan method of producing salt. After that, you will visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo.
3. Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
   1h · Admission ticket included
   You will visit the impressive Ollantaytambo ruins, temples and terraces.You will even enter an original house to observe the building and see how people used to live. After your Sacred Valley tour, you'll be taken to the Ollantaytambo train station to take the 1.5-hour train journey to Aguas Calientes.

Day 5: Machu Picchu and Back to Cusco

1. Machupicchu
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Visit the magnificent site of Machu Picchu and enjoy a 2-hour tour visiting the truly exceptional Temples of the Sun and the Condor. See the aqueducts and houses, and learn about the Incan Sacred Terraces. You then have time to explore the site on your own.
   
   You can do the trek to the Sun Gate for an impressive view overlooking Machu Picchu and Wayna Picchu or a visit to the Incan Bridge. In the afternoon, you will return to Aguas Calientes to take the train to Cusco. There, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Day 6: Cusco to Puerto Maldonado

1. Puerto Maldonado
   6h
   In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Cusco Airport in time for your hour domestic flight to Puerto Maldonado. Upon your arrival at the airport, your representative will take you to the river port. You will board a private boat and take a river journey to the Lodge. You will have a great experience taking part in the Trail System Adventure, which will allow you to discover the incredible realm of the Amazon forest. You will see exotic rainforest trees, birds and insects. You will then return to the lodge to relax and enjoy lunch.
   
   During the afternoon, you will be treated to a private Twilight River Boat Ride where you will witness the enchanting transformation of the Amazon jungle from day to night and the new creatures that emerge from the darkness. You will explore the river and search for nighttime species, such as nightjars, owls, capybaras and caimans. You will then return to your lodge. (Program is subject to change due to availability)

Day 7: Lost Cocha and Monkey Island

1. Tambopata National Reserve
   1h
   After breakfast, we will start an adventure in the virgin rainforest, and accompanied by a local guide, we´ll go on a hike in the deep jungle, to get to the Lost Cocha which constitutes a refuge and feeding ecosystem for a huge variety of animals. This area is unique and proper to the Ecoamazonia´s Ecological Reserve which maintains it intact, with huge swamps and diverse “aguajales”.
   Then, we´ll get to the extraordinary Observation Deck, from which we´ll be able to appreciate the immense and magical rainforest. Afterwards, we´ll have a pleasant canoe ride around the lake and will return to the lodge for lunch.
   In the afternoon, accompanied by our specialized guide, we will visit Monkey Island, a unique place in the heart of Madre de Dios River, five minutes away from the Lodge. During the hike, we will observe extraordinary landscapes, with an exuberant flora, sheltering a variety of monkey species.

Day 8: Puerto Maldonado to Lima

1. Puerto Maldonado
   30m
   Today, after you enjoyed your breakfast, we will take you to the Puerto Maldonado Airport in time for your one hour domestic flight to Lima. You will arrive to Lima in time for your international flight home. (Program is subject to change due to availability)

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• It is recommended you bring light pants, long sleeved shirts, hiking shoes, rain jacket, day pack, flashlight, binoculars, pocket knife and insect repellent
• Note: Please have a small bag packed as luggage will be restricted in the Amazon Lodge. Your remaining luggage will be stored safely in the Office in Puerto Maldonado
• Passport name, number incl. expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Note: to conserve energy in the jungle, the power is turned off for a short amount of time in the morning and afternoon.
• As domestic flights are not included, recommended flight times are: Day 2 Lima to Cusco - All day would be possible, depending on the time the customer would like to spend in either Lima or Cusco; Day 6 Cusco to Puerto Maldonado - Early, as in the morning, you should be landing around 10:30am; Day 8 Puerto Maldonado to Lima - Recommended flight: In the early afternoon (around 12 noon to 1pm).
• Very important: Please provide a scanned copy or picture of your passport and specify type of bed (single or matrimonial)