Accommodation

Hotels with category of your choice: Category Prestige: Overnight in Lima - Dazzler Overnight in Cusco - Casa andina premium Cusco Overnight in Sacred Valley - Sonesta posada del Inca Yucay Overnight in Corto Maltes Lodge - Corto maltes amazonia Category Luxury: Overnight in Lima - Villa Barranco by Ananay Overnight in Cusco - Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel Overnight in Sacred Valley - Aranwa sacred valley Overnight in Corto Maltes Lodge - Corto maltes amazonia

Guide

Local guide for the transfer from the Lima airport. Private local guide for the transfer to the airport. Private English-speaking guide for transfer from Cusco airport Private English speaking guide to visit downtown Cusco. Private English -speaking guide for visiting the archaeological sites around Cusco Private English-speaking guide for the visit of Pisac Private local guide English speaking to your visit to Machu Picchu inca site. (with you during transport for the day of visit to Machu Picchu) Private English speaking guide for the transfer.to the airport. Shared English-speaking guide in Puerto Maldonado

Others

Walking visit of the Cusco main area with private local guide. Visit of the archaeological sites around Cusco by private vehicle with a private English - speaking guide Visit of Pisac by private vehicle and private English-speaking guide Visit the Sacred Valley. Visit of Machu Picchu with English speaking private guide Jungle tour with transport and shared English-speaking guide Entrance fees to particular sites and places included in the circuit (unless otherwise indicated) Entrance to Lake Sandoval

Transport

Private transfer from the airport of Lima. Private transfer to the Lima airport. Private transfer from Cusco airport Private minibus for visiting sites around Cusco Private vehicle to visit the Incas Sacred Valley, Rail journey between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes in the Economy or Ejecutivo (Inca Rail) or Expedition (Perú Rail) category Regular local bus for the round trip to the Machu Picchu inca site. from Aguas Calientes. Train trip between Aguas Calientes and Ollantaytambo en Economic or Executive classe (Inca Rail) or Expedition (Peru Rail). Private transport from Ollantaytambo to Cusco Private vehicle for the airport. Collective boat for visits with the lodge

Meals

Meals at the Lodge in the Amazon from lunch on the day of your arrival to breakfast on the day of your departure Breakfasts (unless otherwise indicated) The meals indicated in the program

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

International and internal flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

Boarding fees at bus terminals (about US$0.50 per trip) Meals (except those included in the program) Count about 8€ per person and per meal Beverages Tips in use Personal expenses

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Lima
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival In Lima

Arrival of your international flight in Lima. Transfer in private vehicle accompanied with your guide to the modern and safe district of Miraflores. located next to the Pacific ocean. (about 1h length).

Afternoon at leisure in Lima.

Dinner at leisure in Lima. Overnight in Lima.

Note :

If you have an early arrival, you should consider booking a room for the previous night to enjoy it upon your arrival. Otherwise, you’ll have to wait in the hotel’s public areas until your room becomes available, which is typically around 14:00.

Transportation: Private transport from the airport of Lima.

Guides and staff: Local guide for the transfer from the Lima airport.
Day 2 Day 2: Lima / Cusco And City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Lima / Cusco And City Tour

Transfer to the Lima international airport accompanied with your local guide. (following your flight schedule) (about 1 hour length).

Flight to Cusco, the "navel of the world" for the Quechuas (about 1h15 flight time).

Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel accompanied by your guide.

Lunch at leisure in Cusco.

Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel accompanied by your guide.

During the day, you’ll explore this renowned imperial city, including the captivating Plaza de Armas. As you wander through its streets, you’ll encounter a testament to the architectural prowess of both the Incas and the Spanish. One highlight of your visit will be the renowned Twelve-Angle Stone, a remarkable Inca construction where stones interlock with astonishing precision, leaving observers with numerous questions and a deep sense of wonder. Visit to the pre columbian art museum in Cusco, which presents pieces from the region to the coastal plains, from 1250 BC to 1532 (date of the Spanish invasion). Next, you will explore the Temple of the Sun, known as Qoricancha in Quechua. Here, you’ll uncover the impressive foundations of the Santo Domingo Monastery, along with the adjacent colonial church. Additionally, you will have the chance to explore Cusco’s bustling central market, San Pedro, where life carries on with vibrancy. This market stands as the city’s most significant, offering a plethora of fruits, vegetables, spices, and flowers.

Lunch at leisure in Cusco

Afternoon at leisure in Cusco.

Meeting at Pisco museum in Cusco: It’s a nice bar where you will learn to prepare the Pisco Sour, the national cocktail, you can create your own version with the different ingredients proposed by the bar, and of course taste your creation. Salud! For the youngest and those who do not drink alcohol, preparation of a cocktail without alcohol

Dinner at leisure in Cusco

Overnight in Cusco.

Guides: Private English speaking guide to visit downtown Cusco.
Day 3 Day 3: Incas Sacred Valley
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Incas Sacred Valley

You will visit Moray, an archaeological site featuring concentric circular terraces. Your tour will then take you to the Maras Salt Flats, a captivating contrast nestled in the heart of the valley.

Lunch at leisure in Urubamba

Next, you will embark on a visit to the Ollantaytambo Fortress. This final Inca stronghold’s geographical and strategic location allowed the Incas to resist the Spanish conquest, making it a site of great historical significance.

Train trip to Aguas Calientes (about 1h40).

Dinner at leisure in Aguas Calientes

Overnight in Aguas Calientes.

Note :

Travel time: Cusco/Moray: 1h20; Moray/Maras: 30 min; Maras/Ollantaytambo: 50 min

Only small bags are allowed in the train (maximum 5kg).

Your main luggage must be kept in your hotel storage in Cusco or in the Sacred Valley.

Transportation: Private vehicle to visit the Incas Sacred Valley,

Train trip between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes. Economic or Executive class. (inca rail) or Expedition (Peru Rail)

Guides: English speaking guide for the sacred valley visit.
Day 4 Day 4: Machu Picchu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Machu Picchu

You will take the bus to go towards the Inca site.

Machu Picchu was rediscovered in 1911 by the American explorer and archaeologist Hiram Bingham. A dream destination for every traveler, is a legend that has not yet revealed all its mysteries. The citadel continues to enchant and captivate visitors in search of its magic. Its geographical location bestows upon it an audacious and enchanting beauty. The site’s division into several districts and the geographical challenges of the region underscore the magnificence and ingenuity of the Inca civilization. Many mysteries remain to be unraveled.

Return by bus to Aguas Calientes (about 20 min)

Lunch at leisure

Train departure to Ollantaytambo (about 1h40).

Bus from Ollantaytambo station to Cusco.

Transfer to your hotel (Spanish-speaking driver only) (Duration: 15 min).

Dinner at leisure in Cusco

Overnight in Cusco.

Options :

In addition to the entrance to Machu Picchu, we offer:

The ascent of Huayna Picchu which is the sugar loaf that can be seen in the background of Machu Picchu’s famous picture. The climb is very steep and physical.

The ascent of the Montaña is the other mountain that is located on the Machu Picchu site, behind it. The ascent of Huayna Picchu and Montaña takes place in the morning.

Note :

Visit of the site with a private English-speaking guide (about 2 hours). Attention, the Cusco / Aguas Calientes round trips (trains + buses) are unaccompanied. Meeting with your guide at the entrance of the site.

Train return schedule: usually at 19:00 hours (Inca Rail) or at 18:45 (Peru Rail). Sometimes at 14:30 p.m. if available (for other train schedule and services: on request.)

Transportation : Regular local bus for the round trip to the Machu Picchu inca site. from Aguas Calientes.

Train trip between Aguas Calientes and Ollantaytambo en Economic or Executive classe (Inca Rail) or Expedition (Peru Rail).

Line bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

Private transfer from the Cusco bus terminal

Guides and staff: Private English-speaking guide for the visit of Machu Picchu (local guide)

Transportation: Spanish-speaking driver for transfer from Cusco bus terminal
Day 5 Day 5: Cusco
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Cusco

Your first stop will be in the town of Checacupe, well known for its 17th-century colonial church, its recently renovated colonial bridge and a suspended Inca bridge made using pre-Columbian techniques of hand-woven plant ropes.

Afterwards, you will take the route to the rainbow mountain.

Palccoyo is the name of a majestic valley that culminates at an altitude of just under 5000 meters. It is located in the valley that the Vinicunca mountain, called “rainbow mountain”. You will be able to observe breathtaking landscapes and feel alone in the world until the final show of the majestic colours of this new mountain that is Palccoyo. Indeed, this valley is less known and therefore less touristic.   Arrived at the point of view, you will have about an hour to be able to admire the valley. On the way you will not miss admiring the famous Red Valley located in the same valley as Palccoyo.

Lunch included.

Return to Cusco.

Walking time: About 1 hour

Route time: 3h one way and 3h return

Dinner at leisure in Cusco

Overnight in Cusco.

Note :

This excursion is an alternative to the Vinicunca Colorful Mountain. It allows to observe the rainbow-mountain, with much less people.

Transportation: Private transport to the Palccoyo visit.

Guides and staff: English speaking private guide.
Day 6 Day 6: Cusco / Amazonian Jungle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Cusco / Amazonian Jungle

Departure from your hotel to the Cusco airport accompanied with your guide (to assist with the boarding procedures) .

Flight to Puerto Maldonado (about 40 minutes flight time), in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon.

You will head to Puerto Capitanía to board a motorized riverboat. As we navigate along the Madre de Dios Stream, you’ll be immersed in a captivating natural environment. With a bit of luck, we might spot Capybaras (Ronsocos), Caimans, Turtles, Herons, Cormorants, and various other animal species in their natural habitats.

Upon arriving at the Lodge, you’ll be treated to a delightful welcome drink, settle into your bungalows, and savor a delicious lunch. When you’re ready, our expert tour guide will lead you along an interpretive trail marked with signs, guiding you to Caimán Cocha, a small lake teeming with Black Caiman (Melanosuchus Niger) and White Caiman (Caiman Crocodilus). As the day comes to a close, you’ll have the privilege of witnessing the breathtaking Amazonian sunset, a moment filled with intense and awe-inspiring colors.

Lunch included at the Lodge.

Dinner included at the Lodge

Overnight in Lodge Eco Amazonia.

Options :

The Amazonia program is flexible from 3 to 5 days.

Note :

You won’t have access to Wi-Fi signal during your stay at the lodge, a good reason to disconnect.

We recommend you to bring a backpack during your stay at the lodge.

Your main luggage will have to be left at the agency’s office in Puerto Maldonado.

Transportation: Private vehicle for the airport.

Boat to get to the Lodge and for the visits.

Guides and staff: Private English speaking guide for the transfer.to the airport.

English-speaking naturalist guide.

Internal flights : Flight Cusco / Puerto Maldonado on regular line (not included)
Day 7 Day 7: Amazonian Jungle
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Amazonian Jungle

After breakfast, you will embark on a boat trip to the entrance of Lake Sandoval, where you will commence a hike through the lush vegetation of the rainforest, following a well-preserved trail. Upon reaching Lake Sandoval, you will take a rowboat for a captivating journey. Sandoval Lake, with its mangrove vegetation, is truly majestic and a birdwatcher’s delight, as it is home to numerous bird species.

In the afternoon, accompanied by our expert guide, we will visit Monkey Island, a unique location in the heart of the Madre de Dios River, just five minutes from the Lodge. Along the way, you will encounter a diverse range of monkey species, including spider monkeys (Maquisapas), capuchins, small lion monkeys, howlers (qoto), as well as other animals such as coatis, sloths, and a plethora of bird species.

As the day winds down, you will complete our visit to the island by enjoying the spectacular jungle sunset.

Lunch included at the Lodge.

Dinner included at the Lodge

Overnight in Lodge Eco Amazonia.
Day 8 Day 8: Puerto Maldonado / Lima
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Puerto Maldonado / Lima

After a restful night’s sleep, the morning starts with the melodic songs of birds in the Amazon Paradise. A farewell breakfast awaits in our dining room before we set off on our journey back to Puerto Maldonado.

Flight between Puerto Maldonado and Lima (about 1h45 min flight time).

End of your journey.

Options :

Stay at Hacienda Concepcion Lodge (recommended with the Elegance category) Stay at Posada Amazonas Lodge (recommended with the Prestige category) Stay at Amazonica Inkaterra Reserva Lodge (recommended for Luxury and Exception categories)

Note :

Note: the jungle program is based on the EcoAmazonia Lodge. In case of unavailability, another Lodge will be offered, with a different program.

Puerto Maldonado airport is sometimes subjected to difficult weather conditions, and flights are sometimes delayed or cancelled, especially during the rainy season (December to March). Antipode, cannot be held responsible for these delays or cancellations and their consequences. If you wish to have all the guarantees for your international flight, we suggest you book connected flights, Puerto Maldonado / Lima / Final destination.

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Nature And Civilization

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Itinerary of your trip Nature And Civilization

Day 1: Arrival In Lima

Day 2: Lima / Cusco And City Tour

Day 3: Incas Sacred Valley

Day 4: Machu Picchu

Day 5: Cusco

Day 6: Cusco / Amazonian Jungle

Day 7: Amazonian Jungle

Day 8: Puerto Maldonado / Lima

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