INCA TRAIL AND AMAZON TOUR

LIMA - CUZCO- INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU - AMAZON JUNGLE -

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and Amazon Itinerary

Day 1. LIMA
Arrival in Lima, reception and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2. LIMA-CUZCO

Free day for personal exploration.

Day 3.  CUZCO

Free morning. Afternoon guided visit of the four ruins nearby; the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, Kenko, the red Fortress of Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay,, followed by a city tour of  Cuzco; the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun. 

Day 4. SACRED VALLEY- OLLANTAYTAMBO 

Full-day excursion to the beautiful Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Inca situated between Pisac and Ollantaytambo and then  a visit to Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town which was not defeated by the Spanish. 

INCA TRAIL

Day 5. CUZCO - WAYLLABAMBA 

After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to Chilca by bus,. At Km82 we cross over the  Vilcanota River , then up past the Llactapata and Patallacta ruins, and trek towards camp arriving around 17h00. 

Day 6. WAYLLABAMBA - PACAYMAYU
Today we climb up through the first pass at 4,200 m/13,750 feet at Warmiwanusqa. Passing 3 ecological areas such as the Yunga, Quechua and Puna. we will climb 1000 metres in 5 hours. Today camp and dinner near Pacaymayu. Overnight on the trail.

Day 7. PACAYMAYU - WINAYHUAYNA

Today is a much easier and shorter day. After breakfast, we will trek up the second pass to the archaeological sites of Runquraqay and then down to  the restored town site of Sayaqmarka . We will then head along the original granite Inca Trails to the archeological Phuyupatamarka ("Cloud Level Town ") and have lunch. We will then begin the decent to Winaywayna where a visit of the ruins and have dinner will conclude the day.

Day 8. WINAYHUAYNA -  MACHU PICCHU  -CUZCO
Early morning wake up at 4:30 a.m.for breakfast and to begin the trek to be the first at the archaeological site of Macchu Picchu for the sunrise. Orchids and hummingbirds are commonly seen along this spectacular section of the trail high above the river. We will arrive at Intipunko "Gate of the Sun" to observe the sunrise over Macchu Picchu. A guided tour of the marvelous citadel, visiting the Main  Plaza, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of Three Windows, the  Circular Tower and the Sacred Sun Dial and Burial Grounds. After the guided tour, transfer to Aguas Calientes onto the train station for your return train to Cuzco . Arrival and transfer to your hotel.

Day 9. CUZCO-PUERTO MALDONADO (Amazon Jungle)

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Puerto Maldonado. You will then board a boat bound for the lodge.  During your voyage you may see bird such as: Black Skimmer, Pied Lapwing, Capped Heron, Jabiru Stork, Roadside Hawk, and several species of kingfishers. After arrive at Posada Amazonas, you will unpack and unwind. Posada Amazonas is a comfortable  30 room lodge. A short orientation and briefing on the lodge and the Ecotourism Project before your afternoon activity, the canopy tower. Here, you will visit a 35 metre scaffolding tower that is only15 minutes walk from the lodge. The scaffolding tower is built so that you climb safely using the internal staircase with verandas on each side, and rest in platforms every 2 meters. Return to the lodge. A video about the forest of Tambopata will be displayed after dinner.

Day 10. POSADA AMAZONAS

After an early breakfast, departure fifteen minutes from Posada Amazonas by boat followed by a 30 minute walk to the lake shore. From here you will take a long, easy canoe ride around the lake looking for giant river otters, turtles, hoatzin, and wading birds. Return to the lodge for lunch before embarking on your afternoon outing to the community's ethnobotanical center. You will hike the trails around the centre with one of the residents who will explain the everyday uses of forest resources in medicine, construction, food and fiber. Return to Posada Amazonas for dinner and overnight. Optional night walk to look for amphibians and insects

Day 11. POSADA AMAZONAS - LIMA

After an early breakfast, depart by boat back to the city of Puerto Maldonado, directly to the airport, for your return flight back to Lima. Reception and transfer to your hotel.

Day 12. LIMA
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home

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