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Peru Jungle II
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13 days / 12 nights
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- Arrival in Lima, reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
2.00 pm Lima city Tour
- You will learn about pre-Hispanic Lima, colonial Lima and modern day Lima.
We start by visiting “Huaca Pucllana” (1) a magnificent administrative and ceremonial centre of Lima culture, built in the 4th century A.D. and considered by the Incas “naupallaqta” or a sacred town.
We show you the historic center: Republic promenade, St. Martins Square, main square, Government Palace, cathedral, Archbishops palace, Municipal Palace, old streets with colonial mansions and Moorish style balconies.
We visit the church and convent of San Francisco the largest monument of colonial art in the Americas; its choir loft and the monks library; sacristan, with paintings by Zurbaran and Rivera; the main cloisters large patio decorated with tiles from Seville from the 16th century, Moorish arches and the catacombs, underground crypts of the colonial period.
The tour continues to the more traditional residential districts: El Olivar de San Isidro, with olive trees brought from Spain in the 17th century, Miraflores central park and Larco Mar; a symbol of modern day Lima, a center full of international attractions, restaurants, shops and also a great place to enjoy a spectacular panoramic view over the Pacific Ocean.
6.30 p.m. Transfer to the hotel..
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- Hotel Pickup and transfer to airport to flight to Cusco
- Reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel.
2:00 p.m. Cusco City Tour
Includes the visit to: The Catedral, the Temple of the Sun Qoricancha, and 4 archeological sites nearby to the city : Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Tambomachay y Pucapucara.
Pick Up: 1:30 P.M. in your hotel
Transportation: Tourist bus.
Recommendations: Bring photo camera, film camera, sun block, hat.
Includes: Pick Ups, transportation round trip, bilingual guide, tourist ticket
6:00 p.m. Transfer to the hotel.
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Sacred Valley
8:30 a.m. Pickup from hotel
Includes visits to:
- Pisac Market
- Ollantaytambo (An Inca Fort)
- Chinchero ( a typical Cusquenan market)
Return: 6:30 p.m.
Departures: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Includes: Transfers, return transport, tourist ticket, bilingual guide, lunch.
What to take: Light clothing, sun screen, sun hat, comfortable shoes, camera or camcorder.
- Transfer to the hotel.
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5:30 a.m. Machu Picchu
Departure: 5.30 a.m. Pickup from hotel
- Returning at around 8.00 p.m.
Duration: 1 day.
Includes: Hotel pickup and transfer to the train station, return train journey, return bus journey to Machu Picchu from Aguas Calientes, entrance fee to Machu Picchu, professional bilingual guide, lunch.
What to Take: camera, camcorder, light weight clothing, comfortable shoes, water, jumper, sun hat, insect repellent, sun screen.
8.30 p.m. Return from Machu Picchu, pickup from the station and transfer to hotel
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Hotel pickup followed by bus journey to Manu.
We leave Cusco very early in one of our specially equipped vehicles. We pass through picturesque valleys inhabited by farming communities. At mid morning we visit the pre-Inca tombs of Ninamarca, known as the “Chullpas” before arriving in Paucartambo, a traditional town, which due to its importance in the colonial period retains much of the flavor. As we continue we ascend to the Acjanacu peak at 3,850 meters from which we then descend through the cloud forest, an area rich in endemic species, such as the spectacled bear and rock cockerel, orchids, DROMELIAS, ELECHOS amongst others. We spend the night at our San Pedro Inn.
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Very early we get the chance to see the courtship dance of the rock cockerel, the Peruvian national bird which possesses a bright red - orange plumage. After breakfast we continue our bus journey through high lying jungle to Pilcopata* to Atalaya port situated on the banks of the Madre de Dios River at an altitude of 700 meters where we start a 15 minute descent down to the river. We can see an enormous diversity of birds such as heron……. Etc. as we make our way to our private reserve “Erica” where we trek along trails between the high and low lying jungle. Overnight at the lodge.
- 1 Optional Descent on mountain bike from San Pedro Lodge (1,700 meters) in the cloud forest to Pilcopata (700 meters) high lying jungle.
- 2 Optional from Pilcopata kayak trip (class II and III) of between 1 ½ and 3 hours down the Koshnipata and Madre de Dios Rivers passing the spectacular Koneq ford. Along the way we enjoy some beautiful scenery and a swim in the crystal waters. We continue until we arrive at the lodge.
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We depart once again in our boat along the Madre de Dios River toward the Boca Manu aerodrome (optional flight Cusco-Boca Manu- 45 mins, it may be possible to join a group traveling over land) At Boca Manu there is a chance to buy last minute provisions and cold drinks before we set sail down the Manu River in the reserve zone. We camp overnight on a beach with white sand. Around the camp are several trails where we can observe many insects, birds, monkeys etc.
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Early we stop briefly at the Limonal checkpoint where we must present the necessary documents to enter the reserve. We continue upstream along the Manu River toward the Salvador trail where we spend the next two nights at our base camp that has kitchen, toilet and shower facilities as well as radio communication. The wildlife is abundant and we will see countless species of animals either sunbathing on the beaches or feeding in the surrounding trees. Early in the afternoon we trek through the pristine jungle and around Lake Salvador in search of wildlife until nightfall. In the evening there is the option of a walk near to the camp and also to go out on a catamaran; by flash light we will be able to see black caiman out hunting their prey.
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Early on we get the chance to visit Cocha Salvador once again on the catamaran, we will see fauna such as the giant otter (a species in danger of extinction) fishing, playing and swimming. Also present is the black caiman, hoatzin, spider monkey and beautiful flora. We then return to camp where we enjoy a delicious breakfast followed by a four hour trek through primary jungle to a lake known as Cocha Otorongo. Here we find a 15 meter observation tower from which we can enjoy the jungle scenery and perhaps observe the resident giant otter family.
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We set sail on our boat down the Manu River to Boca Manu, a small community located at the juncture of the Manu and Alto Madre de Dios Rivers. From this point on the river becomes Madre de Dios River which is the hydrographical axis of the department of Madre de Dios. After around four hours we arrive at the Blanquillo private reserve where we walk several interesting trails. We spend the night camping on the beach.
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Early on, before breakfast, from a hidden observation point we observe the parrots and macaws feeding at the clay lick or ‘collpa’. The minerals they extract form an important part of their balanced diet. The parakeets, Amazon parrot with blue heads form an unforgettable spectacle of colorful wildlife. We then head back along the Madre de Dios River to Boca Manu airport where there is the option of a flight back to Cusco, otherwise we continue up the Alto Madre de Dios River spending the night camping on the beach.
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We continue down the river until we reach Atalaya port from where we catch our bus back to Cusco arriving late at night or very early the following day.
-01 noche de hotel en Cusco
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END OF OUR SERVICES.
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- DAY THREE: Arrival in Boca Manu from Cusco around midday.
- DAY SEVEN: Flight from Boca Manu to Cusco arriving in Cusco in the afternoon.
We ask passengers who opt to fly to limit their personal luggage to 10 Kg.
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Land transport (4x4s or specialized trucks), airfares (depending on chosen option), river transport (out board motor boats with roof),captain, all biking / kayak equipment depending on choice of activity. 01 night at San Pedro Inn, 01 night at Erika Lodge, 01 night at Blanco Inn, camping equipment, all meals (vegetarian option), specialist bilingual guide, application process and fees for entrance to Manu National Park, radio communication equipment at all times, satellite phone in case of emergency, security and safe for documents and valuables.
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6 days / 5 Nights
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Hatun Kuski Killa
In the Andes the winter solstice is seen as rebirth. At this time of year all of nature renews itself.
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Offering to the earth
This Inca ritual, which many Andean communities still continue, consists of offering gifts to Mother Erth in thanks for all that she provides for the people and animals.
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Purification Ceremony
Temascal is an ancient indigenous tradition in the Americas. It involves a small chamber made from wooden poles and covered with cloth so that its circular interior is totally sealed apart from the door which can also be covered.
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Aramu Muru
Situated 35 kilometers from Puno and very close to Lake Titicaca, amidst green fields, we find what is considered one of the wonders of the region: The door of Aramu Muru, a stone construction seven meters wide and seven meters tall.
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Inca hanging bridge
Less than a hundred miles from Cusco lies the impressive Apurimac River Canyon. Apurimac in Quechua means “the God who talks”.
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