DAY
1:LIMA - CUSCO
Reception at the
airport of Cusco. Transfer to the Hostal Tahuantinsuyo morning free to relax and
adjust to the altitude. In the afternoon visit the Main Square, Cathedral, Koricancha,
palace and the nearby Ruins as Kenko, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, Sacsayhuaman Fortress.
DAY
2: INCA TRAIL MACHUPICCHU "PISCAK'UCHO
- HUAYLLABAMBA" Early morning transfer to the head of the trail
where we begin our trek, escorted by native Quechua porters. From Piscak'ucho
we hike along the Vilcanota River, with magnificent views of Nevado Veronica:
Camp.B.L.D.
DAY
3:CLIMBING TO LLULLUCHAPAMPA We climb through
magical polylepis forest to high camp at Llulluchapampa 3600 mts. Today is one
of the most demanding days of the trip as we gain a lot of altitude, the first
pass at 4200 msl. Offers views to the Huayanay peaks and west rugged Vilcabamba
Range. We descend to our camp Runkurakay. B.L.D.
DAY
4:SAYAQMARCA - WIÑAYWAYNA We cross the second pass at 4000 msl.
And follow a fine Inca highway to the restored townsite of Sayaqmarca. We descend
rapidly from cloud forest into high Jungle habitat, Orchids and hummingbirds are
common along this spectacular section of the trail high above the river. The Inca
Trail in this section is a white granite path going through a high temperate zone.
Camp in Wiñaywayna. B.L.D.
DAY
5:WIÑAYWAYNA - MACHUPICCHU - CUSCO After an early wake up we emerge
at the gate of the sun for our first view of MACHUPICCHU from high above the City.
Finally we arrive to the misterious ·Lost City" in the afternoon we
return by train to Cusco. Hostal. B.
DAY
6:CUSCO - FREE DAY Free day at leisure. B.
DAY
7: CUSCO - PUERTO MALDONADO "JUNGLE" Transfer to the airport,
arrival to Puerto Maldonado and you will be meet by your Naturalist guide. And
transferred to the lodge by a dugout canoe for the trip up the Tambopata river.
On the journey the vegetation changes from colonized deforested areas to virgin
rain forest. In the afternoon you set off an introductory walk to the "Terra
firme" dominated by giant Brazil-nut and Dipteryx trees. Frequently seen
mammals on this trail are Saddle-back Tamarins, Brown Capuchins, Agoutis, Toucans
and many other species of birds. B.L.D.
DAY
8: PUERTO MALDONADO After an early breakfast we will board the motorized
canoe once again to begin a morning's exploration by foot and paddle canoe of
the lake system of Condenado,rich in bird and aquatic life. Birds abound specially
Rufescent Tiger-herons, Great Egrets, Wattled Jacanas, the noisy Donacobius and
many others, return to the lodge for lunch in the afternoon is free for exploring
the forest close to the lodge. After dark you will go serching for caiman (alligators)
and other nocturnal animals by motorized canoe along the Tambopata river. B.L.D.
DAY
9: PUERTO MALDONADO LIMA A dawn start is required for the canoe trip back
to the airport giving memorable views of the sun rise over the river. Lookout
for the early morning wildlife wich is particulary active at this time.Howler
monkeys are frequently heard as they stakeout their territories. then fly to Lima.
Free afternoon.
DAY
10: LIMA - INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT In the morning, transfer to the airport
for your international flight.
INCLUDES:
Booking for budget Hostals as detailed above, based on double occupancy.
All scheduled land, lake and air transportations. All transfers. All scheduled
excursions with English-speaking professional guide services. All entrance fees.
Meals and domestic flight airfares as specified in the itinerary. B=Breakfast;
L= Lunch; D=Dinner.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
International airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges,
additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic beverages
or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls
or messages and items of personal nature.
