Peru Jungle

DAY 01: 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 02: 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 03: 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 04: 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 05: 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 06: CUSCO – FREE DAY

Free day at leisure. B.

DAY 07: 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 08: 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 09: 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.