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DESTINATION VISITED: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata
DURATION: 7 Days/6 Nights
When your plane lands in Lima, our staff will be waiting in order to take you to your hotel in the Miraflores or San Isidro neighborhoods.
Lima is an incredible combination of colonial and modern history. We will take a tour of the city which will start between 14:15hrs and 14:30hrs. Our tour starts in Huaca Pucllana which was a ceremonial and administrative Pre-Incan building.
Then, we will visit the city center where you can find the Cathedral of Lima, Francisco Pizarro’s tomb, the catacombs of the Monastery of San Francisco, the National Congress and the Palace of Torre Tagle.
We will also get to visit the residential neighborhoods of San Isidro and Miraflores, where you can enjoy beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.
At 18:30, we will finish our tour in Kennedy Park in Miraflores. At this time, you may like to enjoy a nice dinner in one of the many nearby restaurants and see some of the city’s nightlife. Alternatively, we can arrange to drop you off at your hotel.
Overnight in Lima.
Meals included: none.
In the morning, we will pick you up and escort you to Lima International Airport where you will take an hour and 10 minute flight to Cusco.
Once you arrive to Cusco, Machu Travel Peru staff will assist you and take you to your hotel.
Cusco is located in Peru’s highlands 12,000ft above sea level so it is best to take some time to acclimatize your body by drinking coca tea and taking it easy.
Later, you will be picked up to start a tour of the city of Cusco. First, we will have a guided tour of the Cathedral of Cusco, a real jewel of colonial art.
Then our tour will continue to Qorikancha (The Temple of the Sun) as well as to several impressive archeological sites in the city such as Sacsaywaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara, and Tambomachay.
This tour will finish at around 18:30hrs when you will be dropped to the main square or to your hotel, depending on what you feel like doing.
Overnight in Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Between 08:00hrs and 08:20hrs, your transportation will pick you up to start a day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Our first stop will be the town of Pisaq, an amazing Incan archaeological site which boasts magnificent terraced fields. Among its crops are a wide variety of corn, kiwicha and hundreds of kinds of potatoes.
We will also get to visit the town’s traditional market, famous for its beautiful handicrafts. Local people and their customs have not changed much in this place over the last 300 years.
Then, we will travel to Urubamba, one of the major agricultural locations for the Incas due to its special climate and geographic qualities.
Here, we will enjoy an exquisite buffet lunch while surrounded by the Andes Mountains.
After lunch, we will go to the Incan village and archeological site of Ollantaytambo. Incredibly, most of its buildings, which were built by different Incan rulers, still remain today.
Finally, we will take you to the train station where you will take a train to the town of Aguas Calientes.
Once in Aguas Calientes, our staff will be there to escort you to your hotel.
Overnight in Aguas Calientes .
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.
Today is the day! In the early hours of the morning, we will start our tour to the sacred Incan citadel of Machu Picchu.
Our private tour of one of the Seven Wonders of the World will last for 2 hours. We will explore the mysteries and magic of the sacred Incan citadel of Machu Picchu by visiting the many different zones of the city and its main attraction like the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Sundial, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of Three Windows and various cemeteries.
Wayna Picchu Mountain, overlooking the city, can also be climbed if you have purchased an entrance ticket in advance (only 400 tickets are sold daily).
We will have lunch at the restaurant located at the entrance to Machu Picchu or in any of the other restaurants in Aguas Calientes where we will return to after our tour of Machu Picchu.
Later, you will go to the train station from where you will start your return to Cusco by train.
Upon arrival to the relevant train station, a member of our staff will escort you to your hotel in the city of Cusco.
Overnight in Cusco.
Meals included: Breakfast.
After you have a delicious breakfast at your hotel, our staff will escort you to Cusco International Airport where you will take a 45 minute flight to Puerto Maldonado.
Upon your arrival to Puerto Maldonado, Machu Travel Peru staff will be waiting to transfer you to the port where we will take a boat to the jungle lodge. On the boat, we will be surrounded by breathtaking scenery and will witness a truly wonderful display of wildlife.
After arriving to the Lodge, you will enjoy a welcome drink before having some time to get settled in your bungalow. Then, we will have lunch together.
In the afternoon, a specialized tour guide will lead us on an interpretive trek along the Caimán Cocha, a conveniently signposted trail.
In the evening, we will witness the spectacular sunset of the Amazon, an intensive experience full of overwhelming colors
Upon returning to the lodge, an exquisite dinner will be awaiting you before you go to bed.
Overnight in Tambopata.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
First, enjoy a fresh breakfast in your fantastic lodge because you are about to begin a fantastic adventure through the Virgin Forest, accompanied by an experienced, local guide.
We will then explore the majestic Lake Apu Victor with its crystal clear waters and surrounded by marshes and giant trees.
Afterwards, we will go to an observation deck and enjoy a panoramic view of the lake. From this deck, we will be able to observe species of birds like parrots, macaws, toucans, camungos, shanshos, herons and other animals such as caimans, turtles etc. After several hours, we will head back to the lodge and enjoy lunch together.
In the afternoon, accompanied by our expert guide, we will visit Monkey Island, a unique place in the heart of the Madre de Dios River, five minutes from the lodge.
During the hike, we will observe extraordinary landscapes with exuberant flora, sheltering a variety of monkey species in their natural habitat.
We will be able to identify species of monkeys like maquisapas, capuchins, small lion monkeys, frailes, cotos and other wildlife species such coati, sloths and a large variety of birds.
Finally, we will complete our visit to the island by enjoying the sunset and the most impressive dusk in the jungle. Back at the lodge, we will conclude the day with a pleasant dinner.
Overnight in Tambopata.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Depending on the weather, our guide will take us on an original activity in the morning or will simply let us rest and enjoy the accommodation. After, we will go to Puerto Maldonado Airport, in order for you to catch your departing flight.
Once you arrive to the airport, our program will conclude.
Meals included: Breakfast.
This program will allow you to visit: Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Puerto Maldonado and Tambopata. Additionally, you can add more exciting day tours in Cusco or another destination in Peru. Please see our package list for more options.
The price is fully customizable and can be tailored and flexible to your personal preferences and style, the price is basically based on final accommodation, travel dates and other custom preferences during the tour.
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The list below shows our recommended hotels that our travel experts have selected for each destination to make your vacation the best experience featuring superior service, good location, and all facilities necessary for a comfortable stay.
We can book any Peru hotel for you, even if it is not on our list. Please just contact to our travel experts for more information.
Malecón de la reserva # 615, Miraflores, Lima.
The JW Marriott Lima hotel is perched at the Miraflores district offering visitors spectacular views of the cliffs of this neighborhood.
The hotel offers a fantastic central location, towering above the picturesque beachfront cliffs; this cosmopolitan Lima hotel features a variety of ultramodern amenities including a spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and over 13,000 square feet of event space for business meetings, conferences, weddings and receptions. The hotel in Lima also offers two acclaimed restaurants serving a variety of imaginative international cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seafood.
Colon Street # 325, Lima.
The Jose Antonio Executive Hotel is a modern accommodation, its rooms are distributed into 9 levels, situated at Miraflores district, a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean, and 45-minute drive from the downtown of Lima city.
Also, you can enjoy a range of Peruvian and international foods at the onsite restaurant. Included breakfast buffet, which includes a variety of hot and cold items, in the evening; its guests can enjoy a drink at the hotel bar.
The Jose Antonio Hotel has a conference room that guests can use for meetings, parties, or other events.
General Belisario Suarez Street # 240, Miraflores, Lima.
The "Mariel" hotel offers peaceful rooms, this modern 3-star superior hotel in Lima situated at Miraflores district is just one block away from the andean Handicraft markets, 2 blocks away from the Central Kennedy Park and a few blocks from Larcomar bulevar. Located in a quiet side street, the Mariel Hotel is one of a few hotels in Miraflores that enjoys easy access to a wide variety of restaurants, bars, and stores, which you can get by walk. All rooms at the Mariel are decorated in warm colour schemes, equipped with air conditioning and heating, and each room has a 32" LCD cable TV, room service is available also.
Read MoreRuinas street # 432, at the Corner of San Agustin, Cusco.
The hotel is Located in the historic center of the city, the JW Marriott Cusco combines the needs of luxury travelers with a unique design around the colonial convent of San Agustin, built in the sixteenth century and declared Cultural Heritage of Peru. The hotel has gone through a careful process of restoration where people can see archaeological remains of Pre-Inca, Inca, Colonial, Republican and Contemporary periods. These historical factors give the JW Marriott Cusco a unique character, able to offer its guests a unique cultural experience.
Read MoreEl Sol Avenue # 954, Cusco.
The “Sonesta Cusco” hotel is a contemporary accommodation nestled in the downtown of Cusco. Considering its location, the hotel offers easy access to visit different tourist attractions, such as the Santo Domingo church and the Jardin Sagrado (sacred garden), situated at less than 3 blocks. The hotel is located on the main avenue in the central part of Cusco in front of a handicraft market and the train station. At only 10 minutes from the main plaza, the hotel offers easy access to the business areas, and a 10-minute drive from the airport of Cusco.
Read MoreMaruri Street # 390, Cusco.
The hotel, unique in its style, invites you to enjoy the ultimate blend of both sophistication and mysticism within your stay in Cusco city. This hotel was built up on the "Cusco's Theological Seminary" in the last century. Its location favors guests to appreciate Incan, colonial and republican buildings; furthermore, they will have an easy access to the main square through the traditional streets of Cusco city. Its strategic location, at only 2-block from the main plaza of Cusco, main churches, colonial mansions and Incan monuments of Cusco, will help its guests to enjoy their stay in the archaeological capital of America.
Read MoreFerrocarril Avenue s/n, Sacred Valley, Urubamba.
Situated between Vilcanota River and the mountains of Sacred Valley, Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, is a 5-start hotel, it is the only in Urubamba with a private train station to Machu Picchu. Facilities include a pool and spa where guests can enjoy a day of sun or relax.
The services offered by this luxury hotel are as follows; The "Hawa" Restaurant serves delicious new Andean cuisine made with organic ingredients, the "Kiri" Bar and Terrace serving snacks and cocktails, guests can use the modern gym and then relax in the cozy lounge, with a classic billiards table and variety of board games.
5th Paradero Yanahuara, Valle Sagrado, Cusco.
Casa Andina Private Collection Valle Sagrado hotel is an excellent choice for those seeking a holiday in the mountains of Yanahuara, located between the towns of Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. This hotel in the sacred valley is surrounded by vegetation and offers impressive views to the mountains, a short distance away from Cusco city. The hotel offers guests an excellent experience relaxing while enjoy fresh air and spectacular views.
Casa Andina organizes a wide range of activities for both families and adventures including trekking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, yoga and cooking class.
Highway Cusco - Pisac Km 69, Urubamba.
The Hotel and Spa San Agustin Urubamba has a privileged location, excellent to start your visit to Machu Picchu, plus the hotel is near the most important ruins of the Sacred Valley the Incas such as Ollantaytambo, Pisac and Maras Moray. The convenient location of the Hotel & Spa also attracts travelers because it is ideal to acclimatize against the altitude sickness, besides its pleasant climate.
The Hotel San Agustin Urubamba was an old colonial hacienda today remodeled into a magnificent hotel; the hotel also features an outdoor pool and an exclusive spa, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing and quiet atmosphere with warm service.
Hermanos Ayar Avenue, Mz 1-Lt 3, Aguas Calientes.
The Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel is a family accommodation with extensive experience in the luxury hospitality. Sumaq means "beautiful" in Quechua, and the name is apt for this five-star lodging, Sumaq is immersed in dense vegetation that is the entryway to the enigmatic archeological monument of Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
The Sumaq Hotel successfully recreates the aesthetics of the Inca culture in a comfortable and sophisticated setting. The entire staff hails from this region of Peru and is highly trained to make your stay enjoyable as well as enlightening; this hotel offers all the amenities and high level of service that travellers can expect.
Pachacutec Avenue, Aguas Calientes.
The "El Mapi" hotel offers an efficient and friendly people into a pleasant atmosphere; here you will be welcomed along with other global guests, relax in a wholesome ambience after your long visit to the Machu Picchu archaeological site.
El Mapi hotel offers a blend of classic, modern, restored and recycled materials. Here you will feel the lobby’s flowing vitality. Its lofty ceilings, panoramic windows and an open cafeteria layout allows you to enjoy the sense of space, the natural light suffused through the fence of tall eucalyptus trunks into an ambience which gives its guests the effect of harmony and wellbeing.
Pachacuteq Avenue # 805, Aguas Calientes.
The Hotel is located at the foot of the imposing mountain of Machu Picchu and along the Vilcanota River, in the heart of bohemian Machu Picchu Pueblo, better known as “Aguas Calientes”. La Cabaña Machu Picchu Boutique Hotel is a warm, cozy and familiar accommodation and also a great spot for a romantic get-away. It has a rustic décor with an environmental style that provides connection with the culture and nature of Machu Picchu. In addition, it provides a personalized service with skilled and friendly staff. Its main satisfaction is to make its guest feel comfortable, relaxed and happy in the hotel.
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The Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is situated at the heart of an ecological reserve, in the Southern Peruvian rainforest. Set along the Madre de Dios River, this Amazon lodge features thirty-five picturesque thatched-roof cabanas which give guests a rustic perspective but comfortable stay. The roads made of fallen tree trunks connecting the cabins to the magnificent main hall and the dining room, while lounges and balconies are available to appreciate colorful tropical birds, monkeys and other animals in the area.
Read MoreTambopata Reserve, Puerto Maldonado.
At the “Corto Maltes” Amazonia, you can get the best services, which some guest do not hesitate to assert that their stay at the Lodge “Corto Maltes” Amazonia was memorable for its facilities, the kind treatment and above all by its international cuisine, something that should not surprise you because the Peruvian cuisine is of great prestige. Its dishes offered are prepared with the best and freshest local ingredients taken from the area, with subtle aromas and flavors as well as French, Mexican or Iranian cuisine.
Read MoreTambopata Reserve, Puerto Maldonado
The Eco Amazonia Lodge located two hours from Puerto Maldonado navigating on the Madre de Dios River, an ecological reserve within the rainforest in the heart of Amazon paradise in Tambopata, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru. Eco Amazonia Lodge features 50 bungalows designed and built from local materials following standards of environmental and social responsibility.
Few places in the world display such exuberant nature as the Tambopata Reserve in the Peruvian Amazon basin. The gateway to enter into this pristine paradise is from Puerto Maldonado city, and the main artery of this nature marvel is Madre de Dios River.
The list below shows our recommended hotels that our travel experts have selected for each destination to make your vacation the best experience featuring superior service, good location, and all facilities necessary for a comfortable stay.
We can book any Peru hotel for you, even if it is not on our list. Please just contact to our travel experts for more information.
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