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DAY 1 | LIMA

Begin your incredible adventure at the international airport in the city of Lima, Perú. On your arrival, our team will be waiting to take you to your hotel in the Miraflores district of the city, which is without doubt one of the most attractive neighbourhoods, found in the Southern sector of Lima City. You can enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure to rest up or explore this first-class neighbourhood, with its friendly vibe, modern infrastructure and touristic and cultural attractions. Miraflores is found right on the ocean front, overlooking the Pacific, with tree-lined, pedestrian walkways and sophisticated restaurants. 

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DAY 2 | LIMA – PUERTO MALDONADO

After breakfast at your hotel, we will pass by the hotel at the pre-arranged time, to take you to the airport for our flight to Puerto Maldonado, in the southern jungle of Peru. On arrival, our team will be waiting to take you to the lodge. We will embark on a traditional boat and as we sail down the river, we will enjoy Along the way we will enjoy our lunch, surrounded by the powerful Amazon Jungle. If we are lucky, we will be able to see toucans, Parrots and capybaras along the way. On arrival, we can see the open-air markets full of fresh fruit and people in their day-to-day lives. We will then continue on to our lodge where you can settle in to your room. From the lodge, we will have a distinctive view of the rainforest and we will take a short walk to the observation tower. By climbing this 30 metre staircase, we can appreciate a panoramic view over the tropical jungle, home to monkeys, bromeliads, a varieties of birdlife as well as other species, literally the best way to observe the jungle. After dinner, we will have the unique experience of caiman spotting from the alligator family, native to this Amazon region. We will light up the river banks with torches, to capture the bright red reflection of the caimans’ eyes. 

1. Night in the jungle lodge of your choice.

DAY 3 | PUERTO MALDONADO

After breakfast at the lodge, we will pass by at the pre-arranged time to enjoy another spectacular day in the Amazon jungle. On this opportunity, we can appreciate the wildlife so keep your eyes peeled for giant river otters, monkeys, tropical birds, bromeliads, the lush green vegetation and many animal species native to the jungle. You will have a free afternoon to enjoy the facilities at the lodge.

1. Night in the jungle lodge of your choice.

DAY 4 | PUERTO MALDONADO - CUSCO

At the coordinated time, we will be taken to the airport for our flight to Cusco. On arrival, our team will be waiting to assist you and take you to your hotel in the city. Today you will enjoy a day at leisure in the spectacular Inca capital of Cusco, to buy souvenirs, take an additional tour in the area, spend the day as you wish or simply rest up.

“Visit the San Cristóbal Plaza to witness a panoramic view over the city or visit the San Pedro Market, where you can fill up on local flavours and learn all about the local products of the region. From the Artistic quarter of the city, San Blas, you can admire the work of local artisans as well as the world famous “12- angled-stone”

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DAY 5 | CUSCO- CITY TOUR AND THE LOCAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

After breakfast at the coordinated time, you will enjoy a guided tour of this charming city, which was the capital of the Inca Empire. The tour begins by visiting the Convent of Santo Domingo, which was built on the Inca temple of Coricancha, one of the most important sites dedicated to the cult of the sun. Ancient chronicles say that its walls were covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Then, visit the Cathedral, the most impressive monument in the Plaza de Armas. Then head towards the Cusco hills where the Sacsayhuamán fortress is located, whose imposing walls offer an impressive panoramic view of Cusco. Continue to Qenqo, an archaeological complex for religious use where it is believed that the Incas practiced rituals related to agriculture. Your tour ends in PucaPucará, in Quechua "red fort", an architectural complex supposedly for military use, with multiple environments, squares, baths, aqueducts and towers. It is believed that it was used by the Inca entourage while the leader rested in Tambomachay. After finishing the visit, you will return to the historic center of Cusco.

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DAY 6 | CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY

Breakfast at the hotel, at the coordinated time we will pick you up at the hotel. You will begin this great adventure by heading to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, along the route you will make some stops at viewpoints that will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the place, it is time to take unique and incredible photos. You will continue to Pisac Inca and Colonial. Visiting one of the most beautiful Inca archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley, at the top of the mountain overlooking the colonial town of Pisac. Walking tour of the colonial town. Time to shop at the craft market. The tour will then continue in Urubamba, where you will pause for lunch. Let's charge your batteries! In the afternoon you will visit the fabulous archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo, important for the Incas as a military, religious and agricultural center. You will visit the Temple of the Ten Windows, the Ñusta baths, the Temple of the Sun among other places of interest. Postcards from the heights of Ollantaytambo will close this magical day in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Return to Cusco.

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DAY 7 | CUSCO - MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO

At the pre-arranged time we will take our car to the train station in Poroy or Ollantaytambo, depending on the time of year. We will ride through the Sacred Valley on our way to the one of The Seven Wonders of The World. On arrival to Aguas calientes, a member of our team will be waiting to take you to the bus that goes up to the site of Machu Picchu, and offering us a spectacular view of the river Urubamba that forms this famous canyon. The Lost City of The Incas, Machu Picchu, will receive us with its impressive terraces, Inca stairways and ceremonial sites. Embrace the energy emanating from this magical citadel. After our guided tour of Machu Picchu, we will enjoy lunch in one of the best restaurants in Aguas Calientes. At the indicated time we will return by train to the train station of Poroy or Ollantaytambo, where our transport will be waiting to take us to our Cusco Hotel. 

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DAY 8 | CUSCO 

Today, we will say goodbye to Peru and we will have breakfast and check-out, before we head out to the airport. Our team will be waiting to take you for your onward flight back home. We sincerely hope that you have passed some incredible days, full of adventure, new experiences and unforgettable times in Peru and that you return home with Peruvian souvenirs, a lot of photos and incredible anecdotes to tell on this journey to magical Peru.