Cusco – Tambopata National Reserve (06 Days/ 05 Nights)

Day 1: Cusco – Aclimatación – City Tour

Upon arrival in Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca culture, we will be waiting for you at the airport or terminal to take you to the chosen hotel; While savoring a cup of mate de coca, which helps with acclimatization at 3,400 meters above sea level, the transfer will give you information about the tours or trips you will make during your stay in Cusco. In the afternoon pick up to start your City tour (01:50 pm), we will visit the archaeological sites that surround our city; the Qoricancha, known as the temple of the sun that in the Inca era was the most important religious center of all the Tahuantinsuyo (original name of the Inca land), in this place you will find one of the finest Inca stone constructions; the next place to visit will be Sacsayhuaman located in the upper part of Cusco where we will have a nice view of the city, we will admire the type of construction cyclopean made by the Incas, where we will find some walls made with stones that weigh between 5 to 128 tons ; continuing our tour we will arrive at Qenqo ceremonial place dedicated to the Pachamama (Mother Earth), this is a natural formation that the Incas used, carved and adapted to carry out their religious ceremonies and mummification, then we will continue to Pukapukara a fort where the control of income of people who came from the jungle to the city of Cusco and to end our tour we will visit Tambomachay temple dedicated to water, where a series of aqueducts, canals and waterfalls tell us what this place could have been, then we will return to Cusco approx. 7:00 p.m.

Night in Cusco at chosen Hotel.

Day 2: Sacred Valley Of The Incas – Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu).

We pick you up from your hotel (8:00 am) then we will visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the artisan markets and the incredible archeological centers that make this tour an unforgettable place, we will visit the handicraft market of Pisaq, where people still they keep their traditions and we will see their handcrafted works in ceramics, silverware, textiles and others, after visiting this picturesque town we will go to the top of the mountain where we will find the archaeological center of Pisaq, impressive construction built in the Inca period, Here we can observe the great work accomplished by the Incas through an endless number of agricultural terraces, aqueducts, roads, channeled water channels, cemeteries and bridges, that adorn all the mountains around them, after visiting this place we continue our tour by the edge of the river WILCAMAYU (Sacred River) until arriving at Urubamba where they will have a free time for lunch, then continue to Ollantaytambo, where you will find one of the few places in Cusco and Peru where people still use the Inca buildings as homes, the religious part is located in the upper part of the mountain where the temple of the sun continues to project its grandeur; in this place we finish the tour at approximately 04:00 p.m. then we went to the train station; We board the train to Aguas Calientes (2 hours), during the tour we will have an impressive view of the landscape of the Sacred Valley of Urubamba, upon your arrival in Aguas Calientes, our collaborators will assist you to take you to your chosen hotel; At night our guide will go to your hotel to give you the last details of your next day’s visit to Machupicchu. (B, L).

Night in Aguas Calientes in chosen hotel.

Day 3: Machupicchu “The Lost City Of The Incas “.

We will take breakfast early and then head to the archaeological center of Machupicchu by bus, the trip takes 30 minutes, along a path that takes us uphill, unique place, from where we can enjoy views of incredible landscapes of the cloud forest and down the roaring Urubamba River that contours this canyon, will be an unforgettable experience, where our professional guide will transmit the history that surrounds this mysterious and enchanting enclosure, visiting the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Intihuatana, the royal precincts, the temple of the Three Windows , the cemeteries and the whole city approximately for 1 hour 50 minutes. After the guided tour, you will enjoy free time to explore the area on your own, take pictures, relax or meditate; This beautiful citadel was built next to the mountain Huaynapicchu if you wish you can visit, but let us know in advance as there are only 400 spaces per day, and we need to make the reservation in advance. After the tour we will descend to the town of Aguas Calientes to find a place for lunch in one of the various restaurants and make purchases. In the afternoon, we will board the return train to Ollantaytambo station, upon your arrival and depending on the train reservation, our collaborators will wait for you to transfer you to your hotel in the city of Cusco. (B)

Night in Cusco in Hotel chosen

Day 4: Cusco – Puerto Maldonado – Cocha Caiman

At the scheduled time you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival in Puerto Maldonado, the Capital of Biodiversity of Peru, we will receive you at the airport. Then, we will start our program with a visit by bus, through the city. Afterwards, we will go to the Harbor Captaincy, to embark on a motorized boat, and we will navigate by the Bajo Madre de Dios River. During the trip, we will dive into a fascinating natural environment, hopefully we will see Ronsocos, Caymans, Turtles, Herons, Cormorants and other animal species. In our hostel, you will be greeted with a delicious nectar of tropical Amazonian fruits, and driven to your comfortable room (bungalow). A succulent lunch will await you in our cozy rustic design dining room. Satisfied your palate, you will be led by our specialized guide through an interpretive trail conveniently marked towards Cocha Caiman, a small lagoon with an abundant presence of specimens of black alligator (Melanosuchus niger) and white alligator (Caiman crocodilus). At the end of the afternoon, you will witness the spectacular sunset in the Amazon, an experience full of color in amazing ranges and intensities. Upon returning to the lodge, a delicious dinner will await you, and you will have free time to share unforgettable moments in our bar, equipped with an excellent board games room and provided with all the drinks you can imagine.

Day 5: Cocha Perdida – Island Of The Monkeys

The birds of paradise will sing to wake you up renewed. A delicious breakfast will provide you with the energy needed for a morning full of new experiences. After breakfast, we will start an adventure through the virgin forest, and accompanied by a local guide, we will walk in the deep jungle, to reach the Cocha pérdida, which is an ecosystem of shelter and feeding an immense variety of animals. There, we will have the possibility of observing Otters, Caimans, Turtles, Sachavacas (Tapirs), Birds of multi colored plumage, the majestic Jaguar and a variety of fish species. This zone is unique and typical of the Ecological Reserve of the Ecoamazonía (Map of geographic location) that keeps it intact, with immense swamps and diverse aguajales.

Then, we will arrive at the extraordinary AMAZONIC VIEWPOINT, from which we will be able to appreciate the immense and magical jungle. Afterwards, we will take a pleasant canoe ride around the lake and return to the lodge to have lunch. In the afternoon, accompanied by our specialized guide, we will visit the Island of the Monkeys; a unique place in the heart of the Madre de Dios River, five minutes away from the lodge. During the trek, we will observe extraordinary landscapes, with an exuberant flora, sheltering a variety of species of monkeys in their natural habitat, such as Maquisapa, Capuchino, Leoncillo, Fraile and hopefully other species of animals, such as the Coati and Sloth Bears as well as a great variety of birds.

 

Finally, we will complete our visit to the island, enjoying the sunset, with the most impressive sunset in the jungle. Then, we will return to the lodge and conclude the day with a nice dinner.

Day 6: Cusco – Next Destiny

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport or land terminal at the scheduled time. (B)

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Included:

• • All transfers in Cusco and Puerto Maldonado.
  • 02 nights of accommodation in Cusco in chosen Hotel
  • 01 night accommodation in Aguas Calientes in chosen hotel
  • 02 nights accommodation in typical bungalows in Tambopata in Eco Amazonia.
  • Complete feeding in Tambopata.
  • Tour inside the city of Cusco City Tour. (General tourist ticket is required to enter the archaeological centers *)
  • Tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. (General tourist ticket is required to enter the archaeological centers *)
  • * General Tourist Ticket this is for the City Tour and Sacred Valley
  • Entrance to the Qoricancha this is for the City Tour
  • Round trip train Ollantaytambo- Aguas Calientes- Ollantaytambo
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu.
  • Bus up and down Machupicchu.
  • Professional guides on all tours.
  • Advice during the entire trip
  • Food: 05 breakfasts, 03 lunches (hot drinks) and 02 dinners.

  Ő            B= Breakfast                                 L= Lunch                                D= Dinner

NOT INCLUDED:

• Air flights or bus tickets
• Food not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Cold drinks in Cusco or Puerto Maldonado
• Entrance to Huaynapicchu Mountain (US $ 25.00 passengers have to request in advance since there are only 400 spaces per day).
• Personal articles.
• Tips

YOU NEED TO CARRY:

• Small backpack for your daily outings.
• Comfortable clothes (sports). Depending on the time of the year ask for more options.
• Shorts, polos, trekking shoes, sandals.
• Hat or cap.
• Repellent against mosquitoes.