Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, Nazca, Puno, Paracas

At 03:00 am, you'll be picked up from the hotel and taken to the bus station. The bus departs at 03:45 am, traveling with Cruz Del Sur in semi-bed service towards the Bay of Paracas. You'll arrive in Paracas at 07:45 am, where you'll be received and immediately transferred to La Marina Turística pier. At 08:00 am, you'll board a skimmer to visit the Ballestas Islands. On the way, there will be a brief stop to view the Candelabra, an enigmatic figure in the dunes. The journey continues to the Ballestas Islands, where you'll observe the rich ecosystem, including sea lions, various guano birds, and penguins, before returning to Paracas. You'll have free time to rest and have a drink.

At 11:00 am, you'll depart by tourist bus for Ica, which is about an hour away. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted and taken on a city tour, including a visit to the Plaza de Armas and a wine tasting at a local winery where you can sample wines and piscos made from local grapes. Next, you'll visit Huacachina Lagoon and enjoy a thrilling sand buggy tour in the desert. At 7:00 pm, you'll be transferred to the bus station for a semi-bed bus connection to Nazca, approximately two and a half hours away. You'll arrive in Nazca and be transferred to your accommodation for the night.

In the morning, breakfast will be served at the hotel.

In the morning, we will depart from Arequipa, heading north towards Yura. During the tour, we will visit the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, where we can see wild vicuñas, llamas, and alpacas. At Pampa Cañahuas, we’ll observe various bird species, including flamingos, herons, Andean geese, ducks, and Andean eagles ("Kara-Kara"). We will then reach the volcanoes viewpoint at Patapampa (4800m/15,000ft), offering stunning views of snow-capped peaks.

We will arrive in Chivay, the capital of the valley, and check into the hotel.

In the afternoon, you have the option to visit the "La Calera" thermal baths, which have a temperature of 40º and are known for their medicinal properties.

Overnight stay in Colca.

In the morning, breakfast will be served at the hotel.

We will leave early for Cruz del Cóndor, a viewpoint offering a magnificent view of the Colca Canyon and the impressive flight of the condors. On the way back to Chivay, we’ll visit the Chilina Viewpoint to see the famous Hanging Tombs, the town of Yanque with its beautiful church, and its distinctive stone streets.

At 13:30, we will depart by tourist bus to Puno, with a journey duration of approximately 6 hours.

We will arrive in Puno and stay overnight.

In the morning, breakfast will be served at the hotel.

At 07:00, after breakfast, we will visit the Uros Floating Islands to experience their traditions and see how the islands and houses are constructed from totora, a local aquatic plant. We will then proceed to Taquile Island to observe their customs and enjoy a lunch included on the island. Afterward, we will return to Puno and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Puno.

In the morning, breakfast will be served at the hotel.

At 06:00, transfer to the bus station for a journey to the Imperial city of Cusco. The trip will be on a tourist bus with excursion service, including four stops: the Lithic Museum at the Pucará ruins, La Raya, Raqchi, and the Church in Andahuaylillas. There will also be an additional stop in Sicuani for lunch. Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be transferred to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Cusco.

Breakfast will be served at the hotel.

The rest of the morning is free for relaxation and acclimatization.

At 14:00, start the City Tour, exploring key attractions including the Main Square and Koricancha. You will then visit four nearby ruins located about 15 minutes from the city: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. After the tour, return to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Cusco.

In the morning, breakfast will be served at the hotel.

Embark on a full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting the Calca and Lamay plains, and the Indian Market of Pisaq. Lunch will be included at a tourist restaurant in Urubamba.

In the afternoon, explore the Ollantaytambo Fortress. After the visit, you will have free time to either walk or take a motorcycle taxi to the Ollanta train station, approximately 500 meters away.

At 19:00, board the train to Aguas Calientes.

At 20:43, arrive in Aguas Calientes and transfer on foot to the chosen hotel.

Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.

In the morning, breakfast will be served at the hotel.

After breakfast, walk to the bus station where you will board a mini-bus to ascend to the Machu Picchu esplanade. Once there, enjoy an entrance and guided tour of the main buildings. In the afternoon, transfer back to Aguas Calientes.

In the afternoon, return to Cusco. Upon arrival, you will be received and transferred to the hotel.

At approximately 16:22, take the train back to Ollantaytambo.

Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco.

Overnight stay in Cusco.

Breakfast will be served at the hotel.

At a convenient time, transfer to the airport for your flight from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado (flight not included in the price).

Upon arrival in Puerto Maldonado, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the lodge.

The program begins with a city tour by bus, followed by a trip to Puerto Capitanía, where your riverboat will be ready. You will then sail along the Rio Bajo Madre de Dios (Winding River) to the lodge, located 30 km from Puerto Maldonado City. During the journey, observe rural areas used for agriculture and livestock. If the weather is clear, you might see colorful plants like large-flowered heliconias and a variety of wildlife, including capybaras, caimans, water turtles, herons, cormorants, vultures, and birds of prey. Upon arrival at the lodge, enjoy a refreshing welcome with Amazon tropical fruit nectars and settle into your comfortable bungalow. A hearty lunch will be served in the rustic dining room.

CAIMAN COCHA

In the afternoon, a specialized guide will lead you on an interpretive trail to Caiman Cocha, a small lagoon where you can observe black caimans and common caimans—top predators in their habitat. They feed on a diverse array of fish in the lagoon. After returning to the lodge, a delicious dinner will be provided. You’ll have free time to relax at the bar, which features an excellent game room and a wide selection of drinks. The sounds of the night fauna will provide a soothing backdrop as you settle in for the evening.

Breakfast will be served at the lodge.

The day begins with the soothing sounds of birds and howler monkeys, and a hearty breakfast to fuel your morning of adventures.

Lake Apu Victor: After breakfast, embark on a hike through the deep forest on well-maintained and marked trails. The journey will take you across rivers, through high-elevation and floodable forests, and up into the hills. Along the way, you will encounter a wide variety of flora and fauna. You’ll see medicinal plants and fruit trees that are vital to both wildlife and human communities in the Amazon. Key species include moriche palm, mahogany, chestnut, catahua, cedar, trumpet-wood, copaiba, and shihuahuaco.

With some luck and quiet observation, you might spot larger mammals such as the Brazilian tapir and white-lipped peccary; rodents like the giant otter, capybara, spotted paca, and armadillo; primates like howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, lion monkeys, and black-capuchin monkeys; reptiles such as iguanas and bothrops atrox; amphibians like toads; and birds including guans, partridges, golden parakeets, and macaws. In the rainy season, you’ll also encounter a variety of insects, such as butterflies, scarabs, crickets, cicadas, ants, centipedes, and millipedes. Reach the majestic Lake Apu Victor, surrounded by swamps and giant trees, and enjoy panoramic views from an observation deck. Here, you might see parrots, macaws, toucans, horned screamers, hoatzins, herons, caimans, turtles, and various fish species. The lake also hosts unique fauna like the yellow-footed tortoise, mata mata turtle, twist-necked turtle, freshwater blenny, kinkajou, white-tailed deer, Central American agoutis, and giant otters. Return to the lodge for a refreshing lunch.

Monkey Island: In the afternoon, with a specialized guide, visit Monkey Island, just minutes from the lodge on the Madre de Dios River. The island is rich in diverse flora and home to numerous primates, including black spider monkeys, black-capuchin monkeys, squirrel monkeys, and lion monkeys, as well as other small mammals like the ring-tailed coati, squirrels, and a variety of colorful birds. Conclude your visit by watching the sunset, offering a stunning view of the jungle. Return to the lodge for a delightful dinner.

Breakfast will be served at the lodge.

After a restful night, you'll be greeted in the morning by the loud calls of the howler monkeys. A hearty breakfast will be ready for you in the dining room before you head back to Puerto Maldonado.

Fly from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco (flight ticket not included).

Upon arrival at Cusco airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Cusco.