Peruvian Dream

Enjoy your morning at leisure. In the afternoon you will tour through Lima’s streets and plazas. Start at Love Park in Miraflores with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean before you head to Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial center of Lima culture. After this, you will discover the Main Square where the Government Palace and the Town Hall are located. Visit the Cathedral and explore the Santo Domingo Convent, home to the corridors where San Martin de Porras and San Rosa de Lima used to walk in the 17th century, and where their remains rest today.

Overnight in Lima

In the morning after breakfast, you will be transferred back to the airport for your flight to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival in Puerto Maldonado, the Peruvian capital of biodiversity, you will be met and transferred to Puerto Capitanía. At the port, a riverboat will be waiting to transport you along the Rio Madre de Dios to the jungle lodge, 30 km away from Puerto Maldonado. If the weather is good, you will see colorful plants such as the large-flowered heliconias, and you will get the opportunity to see local animals such as capybaras, caimans, water turtles, herons, cormorants, carrion birds, and birds of prey. Upon arrival at the lodge, you will be welcomed with delicious Amazon tropical fruit nectars and taken to your room (bungalow). Once you are settled in your room, a hearty lunch will be served in the warm, rustically designed dining room. In the afternoon, your specialized guide will take you on a hike, surrounded by tropical trees, medicinal plants, and a variety of flora and fauna, to visit a Shiringuero Camp, which is one of the most important economic activities in the Madre de Dois region. Here you will see the process of collecting rubber (also known as latex), and how the latex is used for many products. Back at the Lodge you can relax by the pool or in the hammocks on the terrace of your bungalow, savor an exotic cocktail at the bar, enjoy a relaxing massage by the qualified staff, visit the shop for a handcrafted souvenir of the rainforest or head to the riverside to view the breathtaking sunset. Before dinner, you will leave for a nocturnal boat trip to observe caimans and, with a bit of luck, other animals which populate the riverbank at night. You will be back in the lodge by 8 PM for a sumptuous dinner, at the riverside dining room.

Overnight in Puerto Maldonado

Experience the magic of Puerto Maldonado as you wake up to birds singing and hearing the calls of howler monkeys. A hearty breakfast will give you the energy you will need to head on a morning full of new experiences. You will start the day early at 5:30 AM, and leave for the excursion to Lake Sandoval. Your guide will hand out bagged breakfast and snacks to you. After a 30 minute boatride on the river Madre de Dios, you will arrive at the landing dock of Lake Sandoval, from where you will start a 3 km hike, through through the wild vegetation, to enter the territory of Tambopata National Reserve, where you will have the chance to admire giant trees, different snakes, monkeys (squirrel monkeys, howler monkeys and capuchin monkeys) and various birds (notably the Hoatzin – also known as the stink bird-, kingfishers and snakebirds).Once on Lake Sandoval, you will embark in small rowboats in search of giant river otters. You will also have the possibility to spot a good number of other reptiles, mammals and birds in their natural habitat. When the guide finds an opportune spot where you can continue to observe the nature, you will eat breakfast. For the return trip, make sure you have gathered your belongings and everyone will row back to the pier. You will return back to the lodge for lunch after which, you will visit of one of the two lookout towers of Corto Maltès Amazonía, with a height of 20 and 42 meters and designed for bird watching and the viewing of other types of animals living at this altitude in the canopy. In addition, you will enjoy an incredible view of the sunset. (The guide will consult with the guests on their preferences and adapt this excursion accordingly.) There will also be a visit to a Brazil nut camp, where harvesters stay for the duration of the season. The Brazil nut (also known as castaña, as it is known locally) is one of the most important economic activities in the Madre de Dios region. Back at the lodge, you will then have some free time to enjoy the pool or a massage, get refreshed at the bar or visit the souvenir shop, before having dinner.

Overnight in Puerto Maldonado

Start the day early by waking up at 5:30 AM, for some  coffee or tea before leaving for a 20-minute walk to the clay lick, where you will have the possibility to observe 3 to 5 types of parrots. The parrots come to the clay lick to ingest a particular kind of clay, only found in certain areas of this region. The clay is vital for the metabolic regulation of the birds, and therefore is host to a colorful and veritably delightful and exciting event. Head back to the lodge for a hearty breakfast, after which you will return to the city of Puerto Maldonado by boat. One of the vehicles will receive you at the port. You will head to the local market where the local population supplies itself with foods and other products. During a short visit of around 20-minutes, you will be able to appreciate the different typical products of the area.Thereafter, the guide will take you to the airport, where you will board your flight to Cusco.

On arrival in Cusco, meet your guide who will help you with the transfer to the hotel.

In the afternoon our exclusive city tour starts with a visit to the San Cristobal Plaza to enjoy its panoramic view of the city. Then, we will visit the San Pedro Market to soak in its local flavors and to learn about more of the products grown in the area which supply the whole city. After this, the Korikancha temple will welcome us in all his magnificence; this temple, whose Quechua name means “Gold Enclosure” still bedazzles us with the thought of its gold covered walls. Then it is the turn to visit the Santo Domingo Church. We will walk from San Blas, the artisans’ neighborhood, to the Hatun Rumiyoc street, stopping at the Inca Roca Palace, nowadays home to the Archbishop’s Palace and also at the famous Twelve Angle Stone. We will continue our walk to the Main Square to visit the Cathedral and its valuable and beautiful colonial masterpieces (Entrance fees to Korikancha and Cathedral is not included).

Overnight in Cusco

In the morning you will be transferred to the Ollantaytambo Train Station, where you will leave the city to visit one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Arrive at the Aguas Calientes station where our staff will assist you on boarding the bus to go up the winding road to Machu Picchu, amid a spectacular view of the Urubamba River and its canyon. Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, will astonish you with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps, and urban areas. Take in the intoxicating energy all around you. After a guided tour, you will have lunch at a local restaurant. At the arranged time, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, and then transfer to our hotel in Cusco by car.

Please note: To assure the comfort and security of passengers, the hand luggage policy onboard the trains to Machu Picchu will be 1 bag or backpack with a weight of no more than 05kg/11lb and a maximum size of 62 linear inches/157 cm (length+height+width). Baggage exceeding these measures will not be allowed on board.

Overnight in Cusco

Enjoy your day at leisure; perhaps book an optional tour.

Overnight in Cusco

This activity will take you to the highlands of Cusco. You will be picked up from your hotel and travel to the upper area of the city. Prepare to see the truly breathtaking scenery surrounding the city of Cusco. You will test your bike and receive a safety briefing and instructions. Based on your experience level, you will choose between going down a paved runway or descending onto roads and single-track roads. These declines can be prepared according to the skills and experience of the traveler. At the end of your adventure, you will return to the Cusco City Center.

Escape the crowds to visit Sacsayhuaman, an impressive citadel full of colossal fortresses, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes in communion with nature. You will then continue to the Inca shrine of Qenqo, with its awesome altar for sacrifices embedded in the side of the rock. You will finally reach the Puca Pucara Watchtower and Tambomachay — a monument of architectural excellence. This magnificent structure is one of the pillars of the Andean view of the world. Later, you will return to your hotel in Cusco.

Escape the crowds to visit Sacsayhuaman, an impressive citadel full of colossal fortresses, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes in communion with nature. You will then continue to the Inca shrine of Qenqo, with its awesome altar for sacrifices embedded in the side of the rock. You will finally reach the Puca Pucara Watchtower and Tambomachay — a monument of architectural excellence. This magnificent structure is one of the pillars of the Andean view of the world. Later, you will return to your hotel in Cusco.

Enjoy a unique tour of this incredible city at night. You will start the tour with a visit to the Church and Convent of San Francisco where you will appreciate the larger oil paintings of South America, the choir of the church, and the sepulchral cameras. Then you will head toward the Saint Christopher viewpoint to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. You will finish the tour with a class on how to make the famous representative drink — Pisco Sour.

Enjoy a unique tour of this incredible city at night. You will start the tour with a visit to the Church and Convent of San Francisco where you will appreciate the larger oil paintings of South America, the choir of the church, and the sepulchral cameras. Then you will head toward the Saint Christopher viewpoint to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. You will finish the tour with a class on how to make the famous representative drink — Pisco Sour.

Visit the most outstanding sites in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Depart for Chinchero, the most typical and picturesque town in the Sacred Valley. Chinchero is also famous for its women weavers. You will make a brief stop in a textile center to appreciate the beautiful fabrics and learn the ancient Inca techniques for dyeing and spinning with Alpaca wool. In this gorgeous town, you will visit the Inca Archaeological Complex and its beautiful colonial church, where you may take in the breathtaking imagery surrounding the town. Continue your journey to Moray, a beautiful and curious Inca archaeological complex composed of colossal concentric terraces simulating a large amphitheater. During Inca times, it served as an agricultural laboratory where diverse microclimates were recreated. Enjoy lunch in one of the restaurants in the area. Finally, end your tour with a visit to the fabulous archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, significant for the Incas as a military, religious, and agricultural center. Visit the Temple of the Ten Windows, the bathrooms of the ñusta, and the Temple of the Sun along with other places of interest. The postcards from the heights of Ollantaytambo will wrap up this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

You will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco and embark on a twenty-minute drive to your starting point. The ride will last two and a half hours and will take you through beautiful fields, Andean-style villages, and views of the Inca sites and vestiges. Enjoy a wonderful view of the city of Cusco on your way to the Temple of the Moon, where you will leave your horse and drive back to the city. Return to the hotel in Cusco.

Today you will be transferred back to the airport for your flight back home.