Description

14-Day Inca trail, Culture, Amazon Tour in Peru Highlight

During the journey, you will enjoy the Inca trail to Machu Picchu, a unique route in which we will discover magical places such as the Inca city of Wiñay Wayna, we will live a unique moment, accessing Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate (Inti Punku), where we will enjoy the magical sunrise over the sacred citadel of the Incas.

Traveling to Tambopata National Reserve offers a rare opportunity to discover a lively biodiversity of birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, and trees. Record-setting numbers of animal species are concentrated within small areas, and the variety of plant life is greater than almost anywhere in the world.

14-Day Inca trail, Culture, Amazon Tour in Peru Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Lima

Arrival, reception at the airport, and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Lima.

Day 02: Palomino Islands – float with sea lions

Breakfast at the hotel. Then we pick you up from your hotel to head towards the Callao Islands. We will get in touch with nature and discover the flora and fauna of the Palomino Islands on a half-day tour. We will visit La Punta, Chucuito, El Camotal, Isla San Lorenzo and El Frontón. We will arrive at Cavinzas Island, guanera island where we will see a large colony of birds and the most curious rock formations. Then to Palomino Island where we can swim with sea lions, more than 5 thousand specimens, in their natural state (30 minutes free). Transfer to appreciate the habitat of Humboldt penguins. The tour is ending at approximately 14:00 hours. At the end, transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Lima.

Day 03: Lima – Ica (Sand Skiing – Huacachina) – Lima

Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, transfer to the bus station to board the bus that will take us to the city of Ica, upon arrival you have the option to take the overflight activity to the Nasca lines from the Airport of Pisco (for an additional cost).

Free time for lunch. Then we will move to the Hucacachina, starting point of the adventure in tubular, we start the tour of the beautiful dunes of 5 to 10 meters we continue through those of 20, and 50, going up and down them until we reach a high part where we will have an impressive panoramic view. There we can walk in the sand, play, and take photos and videos, after a few minutes we continue the tour through dunes from 80.90 to 150 meters to practice sandboarding (skiing in the sand) we will give you the equipment and instructions for your safe practice.

At approximately 7:00 p.m. we will board the bus back to Lima. Reception at the bus station and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Lima.

Day 04: Flight from Lima to Cusco – City tour in Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel. At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport to board your flight from Lima to Cusco. Arrival in Cusco, reception at the airport, and transfer to your hotel.

In the afternoon, guided tour of the city of Cusco and 4 nearby archaeological sites. We will start visiting the Cathedral, located in the Main Square, on the façade and inside the Renaissance style predominates, with an interior decoration very rich in cedar and alder carvings. Then we will visit the Temple and Convent of Santo Domingo (Dominican) and Qoricancha (Inca temple). We will continue to the outskirts of the city, starting with Sacsayhuaman, which would have actually been a construction of religious character, but due to its location and style was considered by the Spaniards and chroniclers as a military building, follows Qenko or “labyrinth” is considered a sacred place in which ceremonies were officiated in honor of the Sun, the Moon and the stars then, Puka Pukara would have served as a Tambo or place of rest and accommodation and finally visit the Tambomachay Fortress that would have fulfilled an important religious function linked to water and the regeneration of the land. At the end of the tour, we will return to your hotel.
Overnight in Cusco

Day 05: Excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas – with an overnight stay

Breakfast at the hotel. At approximately 8.00 AM, you will be picked up at your hotel for our full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will visit the town of Pisac, known for its artisan market and Inca archaeological sites among which you can see an irrigation system, an astronomical observatory, a sundial or Intiwatana, and terraces. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit the archaeological center of Ollantaytambo. Built during the Inca era as a fortified area that includes a temple, platforms, and an urban sector. Two sectors can be distinguished, one linked to worship and religion, and the second set dedicated to housing. It was an important administrative center that probably also fulfilled military functions, as shown by its walls and towers. After the visit to the archaeological complex transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in the Sacred Valley.

Day 06: Inca Trail – KM 104 – Wiñayhuayna

Transfer from the hotel to the train station to board the train towards kilometer 104, start of the Inca Trail, on this Inca Trail route we will know better the archaeological complex of Chachabamba 2270m., then we ascend to the highest part of this route, where Wiñayhuayna 2650m is located. This is the most important archaeological complex within the network of Inca trails, after Machu Picchu. The Inca Trail network continues to the Puerta del Sol or Inti Punku, a place to observe Machu Picchu at 2400m. in all its natural charm, then we descend to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu, we only pass since we should continue in descent to the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu – Pueblo).

Walking time 06 hours.
Box-lunch included.

Overnight in Aguas Calientes – town of Machu Picchu.

Day 07: Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes) – Sanctuary of Machu Picchu – Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning, I pick you up from your hotel to board the bus that will take you to the citadel of Machu Picchu where we arrive after 30 min. We will make our guided tour around 2.30hrs., where you can get to know the agricultural area, the sacred square, the main temple, the temple of the three windows, and all the magnificence of the enigmatic city. Bus down to Aguas Calientes. Lunch at a local restaurant. On return, show up at the train station 30 minutes before the train’s departure. Return to Cusco, arrive, at reception, and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Cusco.

Day 08: Free day

Breakfast at the hotel. We will have the day off to rest and tour a little of the historic center of the city on our own.
Overnight in Cusco.

Day 09: Excursion to the Rainbow Mountain – Vinicunca

Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in the city of Cusco, and then start the excursion to the Southeast of Cusco passing through Cusipata (3339 masl.) until we reach the hamlet of Llactoc, where we will appreciate herds of alpacas and llamas and flora of the area, here we start our walk for approximately 2 hours and a half, continuing, we appreciate in the distant snowy mountains and wonderful landscapes, finally, we reach the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), after a tour and photographic shots at the top, we start the descent for 1 hour and a half until we reach Llactoc, to take our transport unit and return to Cusipata where we will have a lunch (included), then we board our transport and return to Cusco, arriving in the city around 5:30 p.m. Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Cusco.

Day 10: Cusco – Amazon Reserve Tour

At the appropriate time, transfer from the hotel to the airport to board your flight to Puerto Maldonado.

Arrive in Puerto Maldonado, coined the Capital of Biodiversity. Transfer by road to the pier and begin your Amazon adventure with a 45-minute boat ride along the Madre de Dios River that splices through the rainforest. The motorized wooden boat hugs the meandering riverbanks to reach your eco-lodge, Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, in the middle of the rainforest. After a short briefing, settle into your palm-thatched cabaña set within Peru’s first-ever private ecological reserve. After lunch, retreat to your rustic-luxury cabin for a nap or a swing in your hammock before choosing from the wide range of à-la-carte guided excursions with your expert Explorer Guide. We recommend walking along the Trail System for an immersive introduction to the intricate biodiversity of the Amazon basin and the layers of the rainforest. Walk along towering trees, like the Shihuahuaco, as your ears tune in to the croaks, rustles, and calls of the exotic wildlife inhabiting this rich ecosystem. There are excellent opportunities for birding and observing an abundance of flora. Keep your camera ready just in case sloths or monkeys appear on the treetops.

In the late afternoon, we highly recommend taking our gentle Twilight River excursion to witness the jungle transform from a diurnal to a nocturnal world: where daytime animals and birds give way to species specially adapted to the darkness of the night. You may also be able to spot the likes of nightjars, owls, capybaras and caimans lurking on the riverbanks. Amazonian-inspired dinner is served in the main dining room from 19:00-22:00 where we invite you to enjoy a complimentary Pisco Sour cocktail. Back in your comfy cabaña, listen to the intriguing sounds of critters that inhabit the rainforest surrounding the lodge.

Day 11: Amazon Reserve – Canopy

The sunlight squeezes through the dense trees as jungle inhabitants awake from their slumber. Optionally join them in the early hours, with a buffet breakfast served from 05:30. Visit Lake Sandoval this morning, a glassy, ox-bow lake located inside the protected Tambopata National Reserve, reached via a sun-dappled rainforest trail. Board a dug-out wooden canoe to quietly paddle through a stream and glide onto Lake Sandoval, flanked by picture-perfect palms. This serene lake is home to many species of birds, including the endangered giant river otter, red howler monkeys, red-bellied macaws, anacondas, side-neck turtles, and black caimans amongst others. Return to Reserva Amazonica in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, we recommend climbing the exhilarating Canopy Walkway. The Canopy Walkway is a sophisticated and safe 344-meter (1,135 feet) network of seven ecologically constructed hanging suspension bridges, strung between eight treetop observation
platforms above the forest floor. This is an unforgettable opportunity to observe the rainforest from the rooftop and gain a sense of its size. Ascend the first vertiginous tower 38 meters (124 feet) above ground, keeping an eye out for bright toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, monkeys, and the three-toed sloth.
After descending, enjoy a 30-minute Anaconda Walk that follows a 200-meter (656 feet) raised wooden platform over a flooded aguajales
swamp. In this lush ecosystem, you may observe various species of amphibians, birds, mammals, abundant flora, and interesting trees.
Back at the lodge, you can opt to enjoy a daily nature presentation in the Eco Centre or book yourself an indulgent spa treatment. À-la-carte dinner is served from 19:00.

Day 12: Flight from Puerto Maldonado to Lima

Enjoy your last morning in this natural wonderland as parakeets chatter away in the trees and agouti mammals scurry between the cabañas. Check-out is at 10:00; embark on your ready-waiting boat for the 45-minute return trip along the snaking Madre de Dios River until arriving at the airport. Please note that this three-day journey is a suggested itinerary. Activities and excursions can be chosen on an à la carte basis on arrival at the lodge and are subject to change depending on weather conditions at the time of your visit until arriving at the airport.

Day 13: City tour in Lima – Magic Water Circuit & Dinner Show

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning we will have an overview of the most important attractions of the city of Lima. The route includes the observation of a Pre-Inca site in Miraflores and the Historic Center including visiting a colonial convent, climbing its tower, and enjoying the changing of the guard. On the way to the Historic Center, we will observe the archaeological complex Huaca Pucllana (not entered). We will visit the Bodega & Quadra Museum, where you can see the wall of Lima built in the seventeenth century and an exhibition of objects showing the society and development during the viceroyalty. We will visit the convent of Santo Domingo, proof of the importance of Catholicism during the viceroyalty, and the possibility of climbing the tower to observe the city. Observation of the Changing of the Guard. (subject to the programming of the Government Palace).

In the afternoon, we will visit the Magic Circuit of the Waters (unique in its kind), after an hour of lights, sound, and lots of water, we will go to a restaurant to have a delicious buffet dinner with live show. At the end, return to the hotel.
Overnight in Lima.

Day 14: Return home

Breakfast at the hotel, at the appropriate time transfer to the airport, and farewell.

Important:

If you want more experiences in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest, more options below

Included

Includes:

Shared English or Spanish service.
All entrance tickets to the places included in the program.
All transfers in destinations.
Food mentioned in the program.
Permanent assistance.

Lima – Ica

Excursion to the Palomino Islands.
Excursion in buggies and sandboard in Huacachina – Ica.
Bus from Lima – Ica – Lima.
City tour in Lima.
Excursion to the Magic Circuit of the Waters.
01 dinner show.
05 hotel nights in Lima, breakfast included.

Cusco

City tour in Cusco and 4 archaeological sites.
Excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
01 buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley.
Inca Trail from kilometer 104.
01 box lunch on the Inca Trail route.
Excursion to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
01 buffet lunch in Aguas Calientes (town of Machu Picchu).
Round trip train (Expedition or Vistadome Observatory).
Buses up and down to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Excursion to the Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca, includes lunch.
04 hotel nights in Cusco, breakfast included.
01 hotel night in the Sacred Valley, breakfast included.
01 hotel night in Aguas Calientes (town of Machu Picchu), breakfast included.

Puerto Maldonado – Amazon Reserve

Round-trip transportation by river and land (Airport/Hostel/Airport).
Breakfast buffet breakfast / Lunch a la carte / Dinner à la carte.
Welcome juice.
Welcome gift.
Personalized welcome.
Bottled water.
Tea time.
Cocktail Hour.
Excursions included a la carte.
Right of entry to Lake Sandoval.
Inkaterra Explorer Guide Service in English and Spanish.
02 nights of accommodation.

Not included:

International and domestic air tickets.
Meals not mentioned.
Personal expenses (drinks, medical or travel insurance, laundry, etc.)
Expenses not mentioned.

Rates

RATES PER PERSON IN US$ – Minimum 2 pax

With Expedition Train

Hotel Category	Foreign Tourist
Hotel Category	SWB	DWB	TWB	CHD
Tourist Superior	3276	2699	2680	2107
First Class	3370	2753	2717	2220
First Class Superior	3732	2933	2948	1956
Deluxe	4844	3571	3357	1940
Deluxe Superior	5690	3968	3814	2075

SWB: Single room; DWB: Double room; TWB: Triple room; CHD: Child.

*The child rate applies to children under 8 years old, 1 child per room in the company of 2 adults.

We accept all credit cards and debit cards.

Optional For Additional Cost:

Additional activity to OVERFLIGHT THE NASCA LINES FOR US $ 299.00
If you want to travel by other type of train to Machu Picchu contact us.

With Vistadome Observatory Train

Hotel Category	Foreign Tourist
Hotel Category	SWB	DWB	TWB	CHD
Tourist Superior	3344	2767	2747	2143
First Class	3437	2820	2784	2256
First Class Superior	3799	3000	3016	1991
Deluxe	4912	3639	3424	1975
Deluxe Superior	5758	4036	3881	2111

SWB: Single room; DWB: Double room; TWB: Triple room; CHD: Child.

*The child rate applies to children under 8 years old, 1 child per room in the company of 2 adults.

We accept all credit cards and debit cards.

Optional For Additional Cost:

Additional activity to OVERFLIGHT THE NASCA LINES FOR US $ 299.00
If you want to travel by other type of train to Machu Picchu contact us.

Hotels used in the program

City	Tourist Superior	First Class	First Class Superior	Luxury	Luxury Superior
Lima	Gran Hotel Nobility or Allpa Hotel & Suites	Arawi Miraflores Prime or San Agustin Exclusive	Dazzler Miraflores or Crowne Plaza Lima	Casa Andina Premium Miraflores or Double Tree by Hilton Lima Miraflores El Pardo	Iberostar Selection Miraflores
Cusco	Taypikala Cusco, Hotel Hacienda Cusco or Los Portales Cusco	San Agustin El Dorado, San Agustin Plaza or Xima Eco Inn	Hilton Garden Inn Cusco or Costa del Sol	Aranwa Cusco Boutique	Palace of the Inka Luxury Collection
Sacred Valley	San Agustin Monastery of Recoleta	Tierra Viva Sacred Valley Urubamba	Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel & Villas o Del Pilar Ollantaytambo	Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness	Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba or Tambo del Inka Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
Aguas Calientes	Inti Punku Hotel & Suites	Casa Andina Standard Machu Picchu	El Mapi Hotel by Inkaterra	Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel	Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
Puerto Maldonado	Inkaterra Amazon Reserve	Inkaterra Amazon Reserve	Inkaterra Amazon Reserve	Inkaterra Amazon Reserve	Inkaterra Amazon Reserve

*If you would like to stay at another hotel please contact us.

Terms and Conditions

Terms & Conditions

1.- Rates

Rates valid for the years 2022 – 2023 – Rates are expressed in US Dollars (US$).
Rates subject to change without notice based on availability and rates, please check with your executive before confirming availability.
Rates per person based on at least 2 travelers, in case of a single traveling passenger apply the supplement rate in each case.
We accept all credit and debit cards.
Rates for children apply to children under 8 years old and in triple rooms.
Rates do not apply for special dates*.

Special Dates (*)

Events	Dates	Destinations
Inti Raymi 2022	Jun 22 to 27	Cusco
New Year’s Eve 2022	Dec. 30 to January 02	Peru and Bolivia

2.- The programs are quoted in the category of standard room of the hotels, for higher categories contact us.

3.- It is the responsibility of each passenger to have the documents required for their trip, valid (with more than six months of validity after the end of their visit to our countries) and in good condition. As a general rule, these include, for each passenger, passport, identity card, for countries that exceptionally allow entry with this document in replacement of the passport, visas in cases where required, for countries in transit and countries of destination, and certificates of certain vaccines, for countries that require it, the passenger’s travel document, it must be the same one with which you confirmed your reservation.

4.- The check in and check out times are set by each hotel. In general the rooms are available for your entry from 15:00 hours and the departure must be before 12:00 PM. Subsequent departures may mean additional charges, it is important to follow the recommendations of the assistant who accompanies you at the time of check in at the hotel and / or ask at the hotel the respective times in case it is not published at reception.

5.- The requirements of double rooms (double or two beds), triples, extra beds and / or cots are subject to confirmation of each hotel.

6.- The triple rooms in some destinations and hotels are composed of 2 double beds, which forces you to share these beds.

7.- Tourists are obliged to conduct themselves respecting the right of people, the environment, the cultural and natural heritage of our countries, as well as the multi-ethnic conditions, beliefs, customs and ways of life of the inhabitants of the localities they visit.

8.- It is strictly forbidden to perform behaviors that interfere with the safety and comfort of the other participants in the group, such as the consumption of drugs and alcohol. The use of service of women or men companions (prostitution) is not tolerable within a trip, the use of minors for this type of services is penalized by the authorities of Peru. PERU AGENCY protects the integrity of minors and adolescents.

Itineraries. – The itineraries have been planned with great care, although for operational reasons, climatic, political factors or any other eventuality it may be necessary to change the sequence of activities in the itinerary or the specified route; such cases are exceptional and the passenger will be informed. In order to improve the experience of tourists, the order of the excursions can be varied.

Services not included. – The passenger is responsible for all administrative procedures such as: Obtaining and updating passports, visas, travel insurance, payment of excess luggage, drinks, laundry service, communication (calls, faxes, emails, etc.), national and international airport departure taxes, gratuities or other services and fees not specified in the itinerary.

Unused Services. – Some services may be interrupted or canceled due to weather conditions, force majeure such as acts of nature, social upheaval, strikes, etc., or others beyond the control of hotels, airlines, other providers or PERU AGENCY. No refund will be made as a result of such interruptions or cancellations beyond our control. PERU AGENCY will assist the passenger at all times and modify the itinerary for the benefit of the passenger, as well as provide permanent assistance.

Exemption from the IGV or VAT on Sales in Accommodation for Non-Residents. – Foreign visitors (Non-residents in Peru and / or Bolivia are exempt from these taxes), in the accommodation and food inside the hotels. Our quotes already include this exemption. The only valid documents for the exemption are the PASSPORT + THE ANDEAN MIGRATION CARD, which must have the stamp of entry to Peru with a minimum of 60 days before the date of entry and during your stay at the hotel.

Insurance. – We recommend passengers to get one for trip cancellation, repatriation and international medical insurance to cover any discomfort that may arise during the trip. We also suggest consulting with your doctor and updating vaccination monitoring and reviewing any medical concerns regarding international travel.

Air Tickets. – The payment of 100% must be made for the issuance of tickets. Fares are subject to availability and only the final price is guaranteed with the purchase of the ticket; refunds, changes allowed/not allowed, penalties that apply and do not apply is in accordance with the policy of the airline. Tickets are non-refundable or non-endorsable in case of cancellation.

Train Tickets. – Payment of 100% must be made for the issuance of train tickets. Fares are subject to availability and only the final price is guaranteed with the purchase of the ticket; refunds, permitted/unauthorized changes, penalties that apply and do not apply is in accordance with company policy.

Baggage Responsibilities. – PERU AGENCY recommends that all passengers arrive in Peru with their own travel insurance, and that they have coverage for lost luggage. PERU AGENCY cannot be held responsible for: – Baggage lost or delayed during domestic or international flights, as well as hand items, or personal items. – Objects forgotten by passengers in hotels, vehicles, or places visited during the trip. – We recommend our passengers not to include any valuable items in their checked baggage during transfers and their flights.

Reservation Policies. – Any reservation must include the following information of the passenger(s) or the group: a. Full names and surnames b. Nationalities c. Passport number or identity card d. Date of birth. e. Gender. f. Dietary restrictions (allergies, intolerance to certain products, vegans, vegetarians, etc.) if any. The consequences generated by the omission in the information about the physical and medical conditions, among others; are the sole responsibility of the passenger. Reservation code of the airline in case the passenger makes the reservation on his own account or external body to PERU AGENCY. In the case of foreign students, it must be duly accredited with the respective student card in which the validity of the same clearly appears. Another type of document is not accepted to request the respective discount for the income to the tourist attractions. g. The passport / ID number is MANDATORY to issue entrance tickets to tourist attractions, bus, train and / or air tickets. h. Passengers must have a valid passport to enter our countries. Your passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of entry into Peru and/or Bolivia.

Payment Policies. – PERU AGENCY requires Full payment: 35 days before the arrival of Individual Passengers / FITs. 60 days before arrival in case of Groups. Payment term in case of groups may vary depending on the policy of some hotels and / or suppliers. Consult. The Payment constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions set forth herein; as well as those indicated in the quote or confirmation of the reservation.

Cancellations & Refunds. – Requests for cancellations and requests for refunds must be made in writing and including all related information, and for our part you will receive an immediate response after consultation with the service providers, indicating the respective charges for cancellation or cancellation of services. The request will be applied in business days.

Policies for Children. – Discounts will be applied only to children under 8 years of age in case of income to tourist attractions. Discount on hotels is applied according to the policies of each hotel and / or provider.