The Lake Titicaca
Summary
Prepare for this unforgettable experience, visit the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco (3400 masl), perhaps the most special part of the trip, because we will have the opportunity to appreciate the Inca architecture for every place we visit, such as the Koricancha, the cathedral, the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay, to name a few; take advantage of and visit the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, the market of Pisac is the first stop, opportunity to appreciate the “barter” commercial exchange of products, from the Inca period, that even the local population conserves, then enjoy the country lunch, continue to the ruins of Ollanta, appreciate part of the Inca architecture, finally the impressive legacy of the Incas Machu Picchu (2400 masl), part of the Inca culture. Trip by train (3 ½ hours), on the way we will appreciate the beginning of the Inca trail, terraces of the Inca time in the journey, snow chain, such as Salkantay, Veronica, which make the mornings cold, fresh and pleasant . Obviously the staff of Antara Travel Agency, prior to the trip will inform you in detail and adequately, so that your trip is pleasant and enjoyable. Continue with visit to the highest navigable lake in the world, with an average of 3850 masl, Lake Titicaca, Uros Island, Amantani, Taquile and Sillustani, impressive places, also appreciate the plant called “totora”, grows on the lake and the local population gives different uses maintaining their customs.
Itinerary
Day 01.- Appreciate the Inca and Colonial architecture in the city of Cusco.
Reception at the airport in the city of Cusco, transfer to the hotel elected, general information by our representative. In the afternoon our guide will pick you up from the hotel for a tour of the Imperial City of Cusco, we will begin the visit at the Plaza de Armas, then continue to the Temple of the Sun or Koricancha, typical and Inca streets; also visit the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman, located in the upper part of the city and ideal for souvenir photos. Then visit the Qenqo amphitheater, Puca Pucara Fortress and the “Baños de la Ñusta”: Tambomachay. Hotel night in Cusco.
Day 02.- Cusco – Sacred Valley of the Incas – Aguas Calientes.
After breakfast, our guide will be present for the excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will begin the visit to the artisanal center Awanacancha (place of weaving), we will continue the visit to the handicraft market of Pisac, in this place the local population still maintains the system Inca trade called “barter, commercial exchange of product by product. Then we continue with the Archaeological Complex of Pisaq, then enjoy the picnic lunch, continue the tour to the ruins of Ollantaytambo, at the end of the visit, we will go to the train station, trip of 1:30 hours to Aguas Calientes. Hotel night D/C.
Day 03.- Machu Picchu, chance to appreciate the Inca architecture in all its splendor.
After breakfast, our guide will indicate the bus to the Citadel. Opportunity to take many photos, then continue with this unforgettable experience, at the end of the tour, return by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes, enjoy lunch before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo. Our staff will be waiting for you to accompany you to the city of Cusco. Hotel night.D/C.
Day 04.- Maras mines salt and Maras agricultural experimental center.
After breakfast, our guide will pass by the hotel in Cusco or Sacred Valley at 09:30 am to start this new experience, our first stop will be in the town of Chinchero, we will visit a local house to appreciate the tissue demonstration, will appreciate the Chinchero woman keep intact the ancestral customs, continue the excursion to the mine of Maras, where you will appreciate the wells of salt collection, we will continue to the agricultural experimental center of Moray, in the Inca era was a very important center where the plants acclimatized in a system of circular terraces. At the end of the excursion, our guide will leave you at your hotel in the Sacred Valley or in the city of Cusco.
Day 05.- Pleasant experience to visit the Rainbow Mountain.
We will pass through the hotel between 04:00 to 04:30 am and then on board our tourist mobility we will head south of Cusco, towards the Cusipata district, we will appreciate valleys, small lagoons; We will arrive at the town of Paucarpata, a temporary stop to enjoy breakfast. Then continue the trip to Qomer Qocha, where this beautiful experience to the mountain of colors will begin. Hike of 45 minutes to 1 hour at a moderate pace, on the way we will see the change of color of the mountains that surround the road until we reach the viewpoint of the Mountain of colors from where you can appreciate the great mountain range of Vilcanota and its wide variety of colors. After the visit we will begin with the descent to Qomer Qocha to board the return transport to Cusco. Stop in Paucarpata to enjoy lunch. The excursion ends in the city of Cusco around 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Day 06.- Cusco – Puno. Excursion – Andahuaylillas – Raqchi – La Raya – Pucara.
Very early and after breakfast, our representative will pass by the hotel for the bus trip to the City of Puno. On the way you will visit very interesting places such as the beautiful Church of Andahuaylillas characterized by its Andean Baroque style, the Archaeological Complex of Raqchi also known as the Temple of God Wiracocha, a must to enjoy lunch, continue the trip, a must in the thermal waters “La Raya” border of the cities Puno and Cusco (4335 masl). You will visit the Lithic Museum of Pucará and finally arrive at the City of Puno at 5:00 a.m., our representative will be at the bus terminal, the will accompany the elected hotel, accommodation and directions for the next day’s excursion. Hotel night Puno.
Day 07.- Puno, Lake Titicaca – Uros – Taquile (Speed Boat).
It is advisable to take the service by speedboat, so have more time to visit the islands (Uros-Taquile) and make the walk with much more calm. Early breakfast very early; In the company of our guide, you will start the full day excursion through Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world (3870 masl), start the visit to the floating islands of the Uros, also called “The Town of the Lake”. These islands have been constructed of totora – local aquatic plant that has multiple uses, example to build their homes. After leaving such a peculiar place, you will continue the tour to the Natural Island of Taquile, in this place you will make a quiet walk; also appreciate the customs and traditions of the islanders, displaying colorful clothing in the old style and local art. After this day, lunch at a local restaurant. Finally we will go to the port to take our return boat. Night of hotel in Puno. D/C.
Day 08.- Puno – Juliaca airport.
Our representative will be present at the agreed time, to accompany you to the airport in the city of Juliaca, for the return flight to Lima. End of our services. D/.
Included
- Transfers Airport – Hotel – Airport, private service.
- Backpack, hat and case for maps and program. Antara Peru takes care.
- Mineral water in each excursion.
- Excursion of the City.
- Sacred Valley + lunch
- Transportation, Income and Guide.
- 04 Nights at Monasterio Hotel in Cusco city.
- Train tickets roundtrip Expedition train.
- Bus tickets and tickets to Machu Picchu.
- 01 Night at Hotel Sanctuary Lodge in Machu Picchu.
- Local guide Machu Picchu.
- Transfer Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
- 02 Nights of Hotel Titilaka in Puno.
- Transfer Hotel – Puno Bus Station – Hotel.
- Bus, Income, lunch.
- Excursion to the Uros Islands – Taquile, transport, income, lunch.
Does not included:
- Air tickets
- Airport taxes
- Meals not described.
- Tips.
Recommendations:
- Identification document.
- Bring waterproof clothes
- Jacket for the cold.
- Comfortable shoes and / or slippers.
- Backpack for personal items. Antara Peru takes care.
- Sun hat. Antara Peru takes care.
- Sunscreen.
- Eyeglasses for the sun
- Repellent for Machu Picchu.
- Photographic camera.
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Hiram Bingham to Machu Picchu
Description
Considered the first tourist city of Peru and capital of the Inca Empire, it still has Inca palaces, colonial temples, the Koricancha, the Archeological Park of Sacsayhuaman, The “baths of the Ñusta” Tambomachay, interesting places for a beautiful excursion. This fascinating trip continues to visit the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, the market of Pisac, first stop, opportunity to appreciate the “barter” commercial exchange of products of the Inca period, which even the local population retains, then enjoy the lunch in the Orihuela farm, which keeps in its interiors very interesting valuable pieces, such as paintings, Inca pottery, etc. continue to the ruins of Ollanta, appreciate part of the Inca architecture, finally the impressive legacy of the Incas Machu Picchu (2400 masl), part of the Inca culture. Travel in the luxury train Hiram Bingham (3 ½ hours), on the way we will appreciate the beginning of the Inca trail, terraces of the Inca time in the journey, chain of snowy mountains, such as Salkantay, Veronica, which make the mornings be cold, fresh and pleasant. Obviously the staff of Antara Travel Agency, prior to the trip will inform you in detail and adequately, so that your trip is pleasant and enjoyable.
Itinerary
Lima – Cusco
Day 01.-Reception at the airport of Cusco city, transfer to chosen hotel; general information will be given by the Antara guide. Later, city tour of imperial city of Cusco with the guide, it begins at Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Sun Palace or Koricancha, visitors can see typical Inca streets; also, visit to ruins of Sacsayhuaman located in the high side of city, this place is ideal to take pictures, then the Quenco amphitheater, Puca Pucara, the “the bath of Ñusta”, Tambomachay. Return to hotel.
Cusco – Sacred Valley of the Inca
Day 02.-After breakfast the guide will go to your hotel for Sacred Valley of the Incas trip, it begins with a lovely experience, in route to Pisac we will visit the Handicraft center Awanachancha, see the camelids like llama, alpaca, vicuña animal of fine wool, and the guanaco. After, we will go to handicraft market of Pisac, where locals keep an Inca commercial system called “barter” it is interchange of product by product. Then a delicious rural lunch, in the country estate house “Orihuela”, where there are some inca pieces and paintings of the School Cusquean, finally, we will visit the Inca town Ollantaytambo, where the streets and houses of Inca style are preserved. Return to hotel.
Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Day 03.- After the breakfast. You will go to train station and the Antara guide will give you information about the tour before boarding the train to Machu Picchu citadel. On the road we will see the snow mountains, the begin of Inca Trail, Inca terraces that were used for agriculture; finally, we arrive to Aguas Calientes. We will realize the change of climate; the guide will carry you to the bus to climb the ruins. We will visit the “the Lost City of the Incas” the opportunity to take lot of pictures, then the lunch included and train back to Cusco city.
Day 04.- The Antara Guide will be at the given time to accompany you at the airport for to take your domestic flight.
Included
Includes:
- Transfers in / out in Cusco.
- Modern and exclusive vehicle for full service.
- Cuso, assistance and transfer to the Monasterio hotel.
- 03 nights Monasterio hotel in Cusco.
- City tour and Archaeological Ruins.
- Excursion to Sacred Valley.
- Train tickets round trip.
- Trip to Machu Picchu Hiram Bingham train.
- Bus tickets and tickets to Machu Picchu.
- Tour guide.
Suggestions:
- Small backpack.
- Passport original.
- Money small denomination.
- Sun clothes, cold clothes.
- Sun glasses.
- Jacket or poncho for the rain.
- Hiking shoes.
- Sun cap.
- Sunscreen.
- Mineral water.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Camera and / or camcorder.
Does not Include:
- Feeding not described.
- Additional drinks
- Air tickets.
- Air taxes.
- Tips
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Belmond Andean Explorer Train
Summary
Nice oportunity to enjoy the luxury trains, the Hiram Bingham and Belmond Andean Explorer, make this new experience unforgettable in the company of the family or on a special trip, the very good attention of the train staff, the comfort and the delicious food, make your trip pleasant and enjoyable, which is why we prepared this special program.
Itinerary
Enjoy this amazing new experience for you and the family.
Day 01.- (Thursday) Arrival in Lima – Arequipa, “the white city”.
At Jorge Chávez Airport in Lima according to your international flight. Our representative will assist you for you connection to the colonial city of volcanoes. Arrival in Arequipa and reception by our representative. Transfer to the elected hotel.
Afternoon hours private excursion through the city visit the popular market of San Camilo, which opened its doors for the first time in 1887, the Plaza de Armas and the company’s church, famous for its colorful chapel of San Ignacio, the Cathedral of Arequipa is unique in Peru for its architecture, we completed the visit to the Monastery of Santa Catalina built in 1579 and where the Mudéjar style with its colorful streets predominates. Hotel night
Day 02: From Arequipa to the world of the Andean Condor; The Colca canyon.
After breakfast, excursion to the Colca Valley, one of the most beautiful and interesting destinations in Peru. We start the trip enjoying the impressive chain of volcanoes such as Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu, then in the company of our guide enter the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, nice opportunity to observe and appreciate the Vicuñas in their natural habitat, time for some photographs of the memory next to the camelids, enjoy the splendid natural panorama. After midday we will arrive at the town of Chivay, capital of the province of Caylloma, have a brief visit to the square and market. Then continue to the hotel of choice. Lunch and free afternoon for personal activities.
Suggestion: participate in the activities offered by the hotel; fishing, visit alpacas bebes, cooking lessons,
Dinner and hotel night.
Day 03: Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint – With Andean Explorer Belmond train to the Andes (Lake Titicaca).
Very early breakfast, our guide will be present to start the excursion to the viewpoint of the Cruz del Cóndor. On the way to this privileged place you will be able to appreciate the beautiful Colca Canyon and the depth, likewise appreciate, the flight of the “condor”, giant Andean bird that when noticing the human presence they are contoured flying to delight the visitors. After this pleasant experience, our guide will lead you to an optional short hike near the edge of the canyon for the souvenir photos. The trip continues to the town of Chivay and some traditional villages en route. Lunch. After a short break, they will arrive in the city of Arequipa (16 hrs.). Free time for personal activities or do some shopping in the city.
Your beautiful experience starts at 7:00 p.m., our representative to accompany you to the station to board the Belmond Andean Explorer luxury train, the train staff will give you details of the accommodation to make your trip pleasant and enjoyable. Dinner and overnight on board on the train.
Day 04: Lake Titicaca, Uros & Taquile.
The day begins with beautiful and incredible sunrise on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Previous breakfast on board, visit to floating islands of the Uros where they will appreciate the use of the plant called Totora in its different artisan uses, the continuous visit to the island of Taquile, they will be able to appreciate the customs, like traditional dances and their customs.
Return to the train station, after this pleasant experience, Tea time aboard the exclusive train. This unforgettable experience continues towards the imperial city of Cusco.
Exclusive cocktail and dinner on board.
Previously they will arrive at the Marangani station.
Night aboard the Andean Explorer train.
Day 05: Rachi (Temple of Wiracocha) – City of Cusco.
Breakfast on board and departure from Marangani station to the city of Cusco. On the route, visit the Inca temple Rachi, also known as the “God Wiracocha” temple. Arrival to the imperial city of Cusco. Our representative will be present to accompany you to the hotel of choice, free afternoon and hotel night.
Day 06.- Visit to the city of Cusco and its Inca attractions
Afternoon hours, excursion to the imperial city of Cusco in the company of our guide, we begin the visit to the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Temple of the Sun or Koricancha, typical and Inca streets; also visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, located in the upper part of the city and ideal for souvenir photos, the Quenco amphitheater, Puca Pucara and the “Ñusta baths”, Tambomachay. Return to the hotel.
Day 07.- Sacred Valley of the Incas – Prepare for this pleasant experience.
After breakfast at the hotel, our guide will be present for the excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we start the day with a nice experience, on the way to Pisac, visit the craft center of Awanacancha, appreciate the family of the auquénidos, as the llama , alpaca, vicuña, very fine wool animal and the guanaco. Then we continue to the handicraft market of Pisac, appreciate the local population to maintain the Inca commercial system called “barter, exchange of product by product.
Continue the tour and enjoy the country lunch, in the hacienda house “Orihuela”, which still preserves some pieces from the Inca period and some paintings from the Cusqueña School, finally visiting the Inca town of Ollantaytambo, which still preserves its houses and streets Incas, then return to the hotel.
Day 08.- Special day, special trip to Machu Picchu.
Previous breakfast. On the way to the train station in the company of our guide, travel information before boarding the Hiram Bingham train to the citadel of Machu Picchu. On the way we will see the beautiful snow chain, starting point of the Inca trail, Inca terraces, which were used for agricultural purposes, finally we will arrive at the Aguas Calientes train station. We will notice the change of climate and our guide, will indicate the transportation by bus to the ruins. Visit to the “Lost City of the Incas”, opportunity to take many photos, then lunch. Return train to the city of Cusco. Hotel night
Day 09.- Wayna Picchu – Cusco
Previous breakfast. Your guide to be present for this beautiful experience, climb the Wayna Picchu (young mountain), ideal place for photos, then another beautiful day, lunch; After a short break, go to the train station in the company of our guide, return train to the city of Cusco. Hotel night
Cusco – Lima
Day 10.- Our representative will be present at the agreed time, and accompany you to the airport, for your return trip and take your international flight. End of our services.
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Colca Canyon
Excellent opportunity to combine the coast and the Peruvian highlands, start the visit to the beautiful colonial zone of Lima, capital of Peru, opportunity to taste the Peruvian ceviche; stew based on fish. Continue the visit to the city of Arequipa, known as “the white city” by the volcanic rock called “sillar”, carved rock often used in residential buildings, the convent of Santa Catalina, the famous Colca canyon and appreciate the Overflight of the condors, large Andean birds, continue to the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco, we can appreciate the Inca architecture as the Koricancha, the Cathedral, beautiful colonial relic, the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, considered “ceremonial fortress”, daily Next, visit the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas; finally the impressive legacy of the Inca Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Trip to the city of Arequipa, hours north of the city of Arequipa Peru. There is the Colca River where adventurers practice canoeing. The impressive Colca Canyon is 4160 meters of average depth. On the way, see interesting landscapes and condors flying over the mountains, llamas, alpacas, guanacos, vicuñas, vizcachas adorn the canyon, a natural witness is the blue mountain sky and the chain of mountains.
Itinerary
Colonial Lima
Day 01.- arrival to International airport Jorge Chávez, the Antara guide will contact you at the airport and accompany to your chosen hotel, and give detailed information of the itinerary.
Day 02.- visit to the Historic Centre of Lima, appreciate a considerable number of old big houses, modern avenues highlighting the Paseo de la República, squares as Plaza San Martin, Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, Municipal Palace between others. Visit to Banco Central of Reserva Museum where you can appreciate a select exposition of gold artifacts, ceramic and textiles of diverse pre Columbus cultures. Then we visit the Church of San Francisco which is the largest exhibition of the religious art of colonial America. Highlighting the subterranean crypts known as “Catacombs”. Return to the hotel.
Arequipa – Colonial
Day 03.- Santa Catalina convent.
The city tour begins in the square Plaza de Armas; the Cathedral a Peruvian architecture of 18 Century that keeps gold and silver treasures; and the Church of the Campania, old Jesuit temple with beautiful facade, columns carved spiral, Laurel wreaths, flowers, birds, etc. Then, we will visit the Santa Catalina convent, a “small town” of 17 Century, open to the public in 1970 after 400 years of cloister, a four centuries journey in the past. You will visit spacious courtyards and gardens, a kitchen and the slave rooms, and some stone laundries of the convent. Return to the hotel.
Arequipa – Colca Canyon
Day 04.- The overflight of the condor.
We begin the tour very early. First, we will go from Arequipa city to Chivay (03 hours), the capital of Colca Canyon. Breakfast. Then we will go the viewpoint of “The Condor Croix” where we could see the depth of canyon and the flight of the majestic the condor.
We will visit picturesque villages such as Yanque and Maca town, and colonial churches, there friendly people live whom dress typical suits made by themselves; hundreds of pre-inca terraces are used by local people to plant corn, quinoa, kiwicha and other products. After lunch, we will return to Arequipa city but we will stop on the highest part (Patapampa to 4800 m.a.s.l.) there we will see snow mountains, and Vicuñas, alpacas and llamas in their wild state (Pampa Cañahuas National Reserve), also we will see some bird like Flamingos, Andean eagle “Kara Kara”, ducks, herons, etc. (at 18:00 approx. we will arrive to Arequipa).
Arequipa to Cusco
Day 05.- flight from Arequipa to Cusco. The opportunity to appreciate the inca culture.
Reception at the airport of Cusco city, transfer to chosen hotel; general information will be given by the Antara guide. Later, city tour of imperial city of Cusco with the guide, it begins at Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Sun Palace or Koricancha, visitors can see typical inca streets; also, visit to ruins of Sacsayhuaman located in the high side of city, this place is ideal to take pictures, then the Quenco amphitheater, Puca Pucara, the “the bath of Ñusta”, Tambomachay. Return to hotel.
Cusco – Sacred Valley of the Incas
Day 06.- Get ready for a remarkable experience.
After breakfast the guide will go to your hotel for Sacred Valley of the Incas trip, it begins with a lovely experience, in route to Pisac we will visit the Handicraft center Awanachancha, see the camelids like llama, alpaca, vicuña animal of fine wool, and the guanaco. After, we will go to handicraft market of Pisac, where locals keep an Inca commercial system called “barter” it is interchange of product by product. Then a delicious rural lunch, in the country estate house “Orihuela”, where there are some Inca pieces and paintings of the School Cusquean, finally, we will visit the Inca town Ollantaytambo, where the streets and houses of Inca style are preserved. Return to hotel.
Cusco – Machu Picchu
Day 07.- This is, without a doubt, the opportunity to appreciate the inca architecture in all its splendor.
After the breakfast. You will go to train station and the Antara guide will give you information about the tour before boarding the train to Machu Picchu citadel. On the road we will see the snow mountains, the begin of Inca Road, inca terraces that were used for agriculture; finally, we arrive to Aguas Calientes. We will realize the change of climate; the guide will carry you to the bus to climb the ruins. We will visit the “the Lost City of the Incas” the opportunity to take lot of pictures, then the lunch time and train to return to Cusco City.
Machu Picchu – Cusco
Day 08.- We start our tour very early. Second chance to explore the citadel, maybe you want to climb Wayna Picchu (young mountain), and be able to take awesome photos of the citadel, or go to the Gate of the Sun “intipunku” in Quechua language, later we will return to the Cusco city. Hotel night.
Cusco – Lima
Day 09.- The Antara Guide will be at the given time to accompany you at the airport for you take your international flight.
Included
Included:
- Transfer in / out Lima, Arequipa, Cusco and Lima cities
- 2 nights in hotel in Lima.
- Lima, tourist assistance and transfer to chosen hotel
- Excursion, visit to colonial Lima
- Plane ticket from Lima to Arequipa
- Arequipa, tourist assistance and transfer to chosen hotel
- 2 nights in hotel in Arequipa
- City tour + Santa Catalina monastery
- Plane ticket from Arequipa to Cusco
- 3 nights in hotel in Cusco
- Cusco, tourist assistance and transfer to chosen hotel
- City tour and archaeological ruins
- Excursion, visit to Sacred Valley
- Train ticket
- Visit to Machupicchu to choice the train
- 1 night in hotel in Aguas Calientes (City close to Machupicchu)
- tickets
- Guide, to choice the language
- Plane ticket from Cusco to Lima
- Service: Private
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Nazca Lines
Description
Start the visit to the colonial zone of Lima, San Martin Square of fine architecture, continue to the Plaza de Armas, appreciate the Government Palace, if you are lucky, the changing of the guard, Archbishopric, the Cathedral and in passing maybe taste the flag dish of Peru, “el ceviche”, previous pisco sour (traditional drink of Peru). Continue the visit to the beautiful National Reserve of Paracas, if luck accompanies us, we can appreciate some flamingos feeding on the seashore. Also fly over the desert and appreciate the geometric lines with various figures of animals full of mystery. Prepare for this unforgettable experience, visit the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco (3400 masl), perhaps the most special part of the trip, because we will have the opportunity to appreciate the Inca culture and architecture for each place we visit, such as the Koricancha, the cathedral , the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay, to mention a few; take advantage of and visit the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, the market of Pisac is the first stop, opportunity to appreciate the “barter” commercial exchange of products, from the Inca period, that even the local population conserves, then enjoy the country lunch, continue to the ruins of Ollanta, appreciate part of the Inca architecture, finally the impressive legacy of the Incas Machu Picchu (2400 masl), part of the Inca culture. Trip by train (3 ½ hours), on the way we will appreciate the beginning of the Inca trail, terraces of the Inca time in the journey, snow chain, such as Salkantay, Veronica, which make the mornings cold, fresh and pleasant . Carefully prepared program. Travel in the company of the family, it will be a beautiful and unforgettable experience.
Itinerary
Lima – Nazca
Day 01.- Arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport, our representative will contact you to accompany you to the hotel of your choice, as well as detailed itinerary information. Hotel night
Day 02.- Colonial Lima, Visit to the Historic Center of Lima, and appreciate a large number of colonial mansions, modern avenues, highlighting the Paseo de la República, Plaza San Martín, the Plaza de Armas, the Palacio de Gobierno, the Archiepiscopal Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, the Municipal Palace among others. Visit the Museum of the Central Reserve Bank, here appreciate the collection “Treasures of Peru”, a select exhibition of gold objects, ceramics and textiles of various pre-Columbian cultures. We continue with the visit to the Church of San Francisco, work that it constitutes the greatest sample of the colonial religious art of America. Highlighting the underground crypts known as “Catacombs”. Return to the hotel.
Lima – Paracas
Day 03.- Very early, departure from the city of Lima to the city of Ica, famous for the fields of grape cultivation in different varieties and originates the production of piscos and wines of the highest quality, in the same way , already in the company of our guide, observe the distillation process in a winery, in an artisanal or industrial way. Then we will visit the lagoon of Huacachina, surrounded by dunes and palm trees, brief explanation about the history of this lagoon. Finally, enjoy the ride in tubular cars (dune buggy) over the Iqueño desert, during this walk you can practice the sand sport known as Sandboard and you will appreciate the sun’s fall. Hotel night
Nazca Lines – Lima
Day 04.- Our guide will be at the hotel to start the visit to the city of Nazca, then continue to appreciate the mysterious Nazca lines, during the flyby we will observe huge figures in the middle of the desert, in shapes of fish, weapons, geometric figures , To mention a few. We will continue the visit to the archaeological places, like the aqueducts that consists of 40 underground channels used by the Nazca culture to obtain water. It shows the high level of hydraulic engineering of the Inca period, and that the current inhabitant continues with its use. Continue the visit to the ruins of Paredones, archaeological center that flourished in the Inca period. It was built of adobe and served as an administrative center and control center between the coast and the Andes. Likewise, we will appreciate the process of extracting gold and other minerals, daily in this region. We finish the visit to a workshop and appreciate the process of gold and ceramics of the Nazca culture, source of important income for this region. Return to the hotel.
Lima – Cusco – Sacred Valley
Day 05.- Prepare for this pleasant experience. flight Lima to Cusco.
After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will be present at the Cusco airport, we start the day with a nice experience, walk to the town of Pisac, part of the Sacred Valley (2900 masl), visit the craft center of Awanacancha, appreciate the family of the auquénidos, like the llama, alpaca, vicuña, animal of very fine wool and the guanaco. Then we continue to the handicraft market of Pisac, appreciate the local population to maintain the Inca commercial system called “barter, exchange of product by product. Opportunity to take the photos of the memory; We will continue the trip on the banks of the Vilcanota River. Hotel night in the valley.
Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu
Day 06.- Without a doubt, the opportunity to appreciate, the Inca architecture in all its splendor.
After breakfast, walk to the train station in the company of our guide, travel information before boarding the train to the citadel of Machu Picchu. On the way we will see the beautiful snow chain, starting point of the Inca trail, Inca terraces, which were used for agricultural purposes, finally we will arrive at the Aguas Calientes train station. We will notice the change of climate and our guide, will indicate the transportation by bus to the ruins. Visit to the “Lost City of the Incas”, opportunity to take many photos, then lunch and hotel night in Aguas Calientes.
Machu Picchu – Cusco
Day 07.- Very early, second chance to explore the citadel, maybe climb the Wayna Picchu (young mountain), and be able to take impressive photos of the citadel, or go to the door of the sun “intipunku” in the Quechua language, hours of the afternoon, return to the city of Cusco. Hotel night
Excursion Cusco City and Ruins
Day 08.- Excursion to the imperial city of Cusco in the company of our guide, we begin the visit to the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Temple of the Sun or Koricancha, typical and Inca streets; also visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, located in the upper part of the city and ideal for souvenir photos, the Quenco amphitheater, Puca Pucara and the “Ñusta baths”, Tambomachay. Return to the hotel.
Cusco – Lima
Day 09.- Our representative will be present at the agreed time, and accompany you to the airport, for your return trip and take your international flight.
Included
- Transfers in / out, Lima, Paracas & Cusco.
- 03 hotel nights in Lima.
- 01 night hotel in Paracas.
- 01 night hotel Sacred Valley
- 01 night hotel in Aguas Calientes
- 02 hotel nights in Cusco.
- Excursion city of Lima.
- Excursion to the archaeological part of Paracas and Cahuachi.
- Land transport Lima – Ica – Lima.
- Tour in Ica & Dune Buggies
- Nazca lines.
- Overflight lines
- Excursion city of Cusco.
- Excursion Sacred Valley.
- Visit to Machu Picchu
- Tickets in general.
- Train tickets round trip.
- Guide to choose language.
- Type of Service: Consult.
Does not Include:
- Travel insurance.
- Air tickets
- Airport taxes
- Meals not described.
- Tips
- Recommendations:
- Identification document.
- Bring waterproof clothes
- Jacket for the cold.
- Comfortable shoes and / or slippers.
- Sun hat.
- Sunscreen.
- Eyeglasses for the sun
- Repellent for Machu Picchu.
- Photographic camera.
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Tour to Maras & Moray
Description
Moray.- The archaeological remains of Moray are located 7 kilometers from Maras, in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, 38 km northwest of Cusco. It is possible to get to Moray through the road that starts from the town or directly from a detour of the main road. Moray is a Quechua word and names a sector occupied by the peasant communities of Misminay and ka’cllaraqay. Moray was possibly an Inca agricultural research center where crop experiments were carried out at different heights, the layout of its platforms produces a gradient of microclimates with the center of concentric circular platforms having a higher temperature and gradually decreasing towards the outside lower temperatures, thus being able to simulate up to 20 different types of microclimates. It is believed that Moray could have served as a model for the calculation of agricultural production not only from the Urubamba Valley but also from different parts of the Tawantinsuyo. The microclimates of the terraces or platforms that surround the largest funnel (Qechuyoq) are distributed in sectors of four contiguous levels, each sector with its own micro climatic characteristics.
Maras.- Towards the northwest of this town are “the salineras de Maras” which are well known. You can get there by foot on a bridle path, or you can also get there by car on a dirt road. The salt mine is formed by 3000 small wells with an approximate area of 5 m² each. In times of drought these are filled with salt water that comes from a natural spring that is located above the wells. When the water evaporates, the salt crystallizes. When the salt reaches about 10 cm in height from the floor it is removed and then bagged in cloth sacks to be sent to the markets of the region; today that salt is being iodized by state standards. This salt, in addition to sodium chloride, has other minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and copper.
Included
- Half-day excursion, from 5 to 6 hours.
- Tourist vehicle. Guia biligue.
- Income to Maras.
- Income to Moray (if you have BTG to take).
- Picnic.
- Mineral water and snacks.
No included:
- Meals not described in the program.
- Additional drinks.
Suggestions:
- Camera.
- sunblock
- Sun cap.
- Clothes for the cold.
- Money small denomination.
Itinerary
After breakfast, our guide will pass by the hotel in Cusco or Sacred Valley at 09:30 am to start this new experience, our first stop will be in the town of Chinchero, we will visit a local house to appreciate the weaving demonstration, we will appreciate the Chinchero woman keep ancestral customs intact, we will have intervals to take photos of the memory; then continue the excursion to the Maras mine, where you will appreciate the salt storage wells, we will continue to the agricultural experimental center of Moray, in Inca times it was a very important center where plants were acclimatized in a system of circular terraces. At the end of the excursion, you will be delighted with the country picnic and also appreciate the beautiful cultivated fields, finally, our transport in the company of our guide will leave you at your hotel in the Sacred Valley or in the city of Cusco.
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Lima and Cusco
Description
The tour begins in colonial Lima (150 m.a.s.l. / 492 ft.) with the Central Square, the San Martin Square, the Government Palace, also many beauty old mansions with their colonial balconies can be seen; after, a delicious “ceviche” can be tasted. The trip continues to Cusco the capital of the Inca Empire (3400 m.a.s.l / 11,154 ft.), the Inca and colonial architecture in every place we visit can be appreciated, such as the Koricancha, the cathedral, the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay, just to name a few; then the Sacred Valley, Pisac market where the old commercial exchange of Incas it consists in change product by product can be appreciated, in the afternoon the Ollanta ruins; finally, the Incas legacy Machu Picchu (2,400 m.a.s.l. / 7,874 ft.) the journey to Machu Picchu is on train (3 ½ hours), on the way we can see the start of the Inca trail, Inca platforms from the Inca times, snows mountains like Salkantay and Veronica making the mornings in Cusco are cold, fresh and pleasant. Before your trip the Antara Travel Agency staff will inform you in detail, so that your trip would be pleasant and unforgettable.
Included
- Transfer in / out Lima, Cusco and Lima.
- 2 nights in hotel in Lima.
- Lima, tourist assistance and transfer to chosen hotel.
- Excursion, visit to colonial Lima.
- 3 nights in hotel in Cusco.
- Cusco, tourist assistance and transfer to chosen hotel.
- City tour and visits to Archaeological Ruins.
- Excursion to Sacred Valley.
- Train tickets to Machu Picchu ruins.
- Entrance tickets.
- Tour guide.
- Type of Service: Private.
suggestions:
- Small backpack.
- Passport original.
- Money small denomination.
- Sun clothes, cold clothes.
- Sun glasses.
- Jacket or poncho for the rain.
- Hiking shoes.
- Sun cap.
- Sunscreen.
- Mineral water.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Camera and / or camcorder.
Itinerary
Colonial Lima
Day 01.- Arrival to International airport Jorge Chávez, the Antara guide will contact you at the airport and accompany to your chosen hotel, and give detailed information of the itinerary.
Day 02.- Visit to the Historic Centre of Lima, appreciate a considerable number of old big houses, modern avenues highlighting the Paseo de la República, squares as Plaza San Martin, Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, Municipal Palace between others. Visit to Banco Central of Reserva Museum where you can appreciate “treasures from Peru” collection, a select exposition of gold artifacts, ceramic and textiles of diverse pre Columbus cultures. Then we visit the Church of San Francisco which is the largest exhibition of the religious art of colonial America. Highlighting the subterranean crypts known as “Catacombs”. Return to the hotel.
Lima – Cusco
Day 03.- Flight from Lima to Cusco. The opportunity to appreciate the Inca culture.
Reception at the airport of Cusco city, transfer to chosen hotel; general information you will be given by the Antara guide. In the afternoon city tour of imperial city of Cusco with the guide, it begins at Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Sun Palace or Koricancha, visitors can see typical Inca streets; also, visit to ruins of Sacsayhuaman located in the high side of city, this place is ideal to take pictures, then you will visit the Quenco amphitheater, Puca Pucara, the “the bath of the Ñusta”, Tambomachay. Return to hotel.
Cusco – Sacred Valley of the Incas
Day 04.- Get ready for a remarkable experience.
After breakfast the guide will go to your hotel for Sacred Valley of the Incas trip, it begins with a lovely experience, in route to Pisac we will visit the Handicraft center Awanachancha, see the camelids like llama, alpaca, vicuña animal of fine wool, and the guanaco. After, we will go to handicraft market of Pisac, where locals keep an Inca commercial system called “barter” it is interchange of product by product. Then a delicious rural lunch, in the country estate house “Orihuela”, where there are some Inca pieces and paintings of the School Cusquean, finally, we will visit the Inca town Ollantaytambo, where the streets and houses of Inca style are preserved. Return to hotel.
Cusco – Machu Picchu
Day 05.- This is, without a doubt, the opportunity to appreciate the inca architecture in all its splendor.
After the breakfast. You will go to train station and the Antara guide will give you information about the tour before boarding the train to Machu Picchu citadel. On the road we will see the snow mountains, the begin of Inca Trail, inca terraces that were used for agriculture; finally, we arrive to Aguas Calientes. We will realize the change of climate; the guide will scort you to the bus to climb the ruins. We will visit the “the Lost City of the Incas” the opportunity to take lot of pictures, then the lunch and Night in hotel of Aguas Calientes.
Cusco – Lima
Day 06.- The Antara Guide will be at the given time to accompany you at the airport for you back flight.
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Lima-Cusco-Puno
Description
Start the visit to the colonial part of Lima (150 masl), the main square, the San Martín square, the Government Palace, also appreciate many large houses with their colonial balconies, which still retain their beauty, take a moment of your stay and enjoy the delicious “ceviche”, the signature dish of Peru. Continue the trip to the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco (3400 masl), perhaps the most special part of the trip, because we will have the opportunity to appreciate the Inca architecture for every place we visit, like the Koricancha, the cathedral, the ruins of Sacsayhuaman , Tambomachay, to mention a few; take advantage of and visit the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas, the market of Pisac is the first stop, opportunity to appreciate the “barter” commercial exchange of products, from the Inca period, that even the local population conserves, then enjoy the country lunch, continue to the ruins of Ollanta, appreciate part of the Inca architecture, finally the impressive legacy of the Incas Machu Picchu (2400 masl), part of the Inca culture. Trip by train (3 ½ hours), on the way we will appreciate the beginning of the Inca trail, terraces of the Inca time in the journey, snow chain, such as Salkantay, Veronica, which make the mornings cold, fresh and pleasant . Obviously the staff of Antara Travel Agency, prior to the trip will inform you in detail and adequately, so that your trip is pleasant and enjoyable. Continue with the visit to the highest navigable lake in the world, with an average of 3850 masl, Lake Titicaca, Uros Island, Amantani, Taquile and Sillustani, impressive places, also appreciate the plant called “totora”, grows in the Lake and the local resident gives different uses, maintaining their ancestral customs. Special to come with the family.
Itinerary
Colonial Lima
Day 01.- Arrival to International airport Jorge Chávez, the Antara guide will contact you at the airport and accompany to your chosen hotel, and give detailed information of the itinerary.
Day 02.- Visit to the Historic Centre of Lima, appreciate a considerable number of old big houses, modern avenues highlighting the Paseo de la República, squares as Plaza San Martin, Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, Municipal Palace between others. Visit to Banco Central of Reserva Museum where you can appreciate “treasures from Peru” collection, a select exposition of gold artifacts, ceramic and textiles of diverse pre Columbus cultures. Then we visit the Church of San Francisco which is the largest exhibition of the religious art of colonial America. Highlighting the subterranean crypts known as “Catacombs”. Return to the hotel.
Cusco city
Day 03.- Appreciate the Inca and Colonial architecture in the city of Cusco.
Reception at the airport in the city of Cusco, transfer to the hotel elected, general information by our representative. In the afternoon our guide will pick you up from the hotel for a tour of the Imperial City of Cusco, we will begin the visit at the Plaza de Armas, then continue to the Temple of the Sun or Koricancha, typical and Inca streets; also visit the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman, located in the upper part of the city and ideal for souvenir photos. Then visit the Qenqo amphitheater, Puca Pucara Fortress and the “Baños de la Ñusta”: Tambomachay. Hotel night in Cusco.
Day 04.- Cusco – Sacred Valley of the Incas – Aguas Calientes.
After breakfast, our guide will be present for the excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will begin the visit to the artisanal center Awanacancha (place of weaving), we will continue the visit to the handicraft market of Pisac, in this place the local population still maintains the system Inca trade called “barter, commercial exchange of product by product. Then we continue with the Archaeological Complex of Pisaq, then enjoy the picnic lunch, continue the tour to the ruins of Ollantaytambo, at the end of the visit, we will go to the train station, trip of 1:30 hours to Aguas Calientes. Hotel night D/C.
Day 05.- Machu Picchu, an opportunity to appreciate the Inca architecture in all its splendor.
After breakfast, our guide will indicate the bus to the Citadel. Opportunity to take many photos, then continue with this unforgettable experience, at the end of the tour, return by bus to the town of Aguas Calientes, enjoy lunch before taking the train back to Ollantaytambo. Our staff will be waiting for you to accompany you to the city of Cusco. Hotel night.D/C.
Puno city
Day 06.- Cusco – Puno. Excursion – Andahuaylillas – Raqchi – La Raya – Pucara.
Very early and after breakfast, our representative will pass by the hotel for the bus trip to the City of Puno. On the way you will visit very interesting places such as the beautiful Church of Andahuaylillas characterized by its Andean Baroque style, the Archaeological Complex of Raqchi also known as the Temple of God Wiracocha, a must to enjoy lunch, continue the trip, a must in the thermal waters “La Raya” border of the cities Puno and Cusco (4335 masl). You will visit the Lithic Museum of Pucará and finally arrive at the City of Puno at 5:00 a.m., our representative will be at the bus terminal, the will accompany the elected hotel, accommodation and directions for the next day’s excursion. Hotel night Puno.
Day 07.- Puno, Lake Titicaca – Uros – Taquile (Speed Boat).
It is advisable to take the service by speedboat, so have more time to visit the islands (Uros-Taquile) and make the walk with much more calm. Early breakfast very early; In the company of our guide, you will start the full day excursion through Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world (3870 masl), start the visit to the floating islands of the Uros, also called “The Town of the Lake”. These islands have been constructed of totora – local aquatic plant that has multiple uses, example to build their homes. After leaving such a peculiar place, you will continue the tour to the Natural Island of Taquile, in this place you will make a quiet walk; also appreciate the customs and traditions of the islanders, displaying colorful clothing in the old style and local art. After this day, lunch at a local restaurant. Finally we will go to the port to take our return boat. Night of hotel in Puno. D/C.
Day 08.- Puno – Juliaca airport.
Our representative will be present at the agreed time, to accompany you to the airport in the city of Juliaca, for the return flight to Lima. End of our services. D/.
Included
- Transfers Airport – Hotel – Airport, private service.
- Backpack, hat and case for maps and program.
- Mineral water in each excursion.
- Excursion of the City.
- Sacred Valley + lunch
- Transportation, Income and Guide.
- 02 Nights at Hotel in Lima
- 02 Nights at Hotel Cusco.
- 01 Night at Hotel Aguas Calientes.
- 02 Nights of Hotel in Puno.
- Train tickets roundtrip.
- Bus tickets and tickets to Machu Picchu.
- Local guide Machu Picchu.
- Transfer Ollantaytambo – Cusco.
- 01 Night of Hotel Cusco.
- Transfer Hotel – Puno Bus Station – Hotel.
- Bus, Included lunch.
- Excursion to the Uros Islands – Taquile, transport and lunch lunch.
Does not include:
- Air tickets
- Airport taxes
- Meals not described.
- Tips.
Recommendations:
- Identification document.
- Bring waterproof clothes
- Jacket for the cold.
- Comfortable shoes and / or slippers.
- Sun hat.
- Sunscreen.
- Eyeglasses for the sun
- Repellent for Machu Picchu.
- Photographic camera.
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Sacsayhuaman
Located 2 km from the city of Cusco (3,500 masl) Sacsayhuaman etymologically means sated falcon or marbled head. In the complex you can see zigzagging walls of megalithic fracture towers bases, aqueducts, tunnels (chincanas, ceremonial temples, artificial lagoon, rodadero (Suchuna), and the esplanade where the “Inti Raymi” festival of the sun is staged in the month of June, month in which many visitors are present to appreciate this colorful ceremony and remembering the Inca customs.
Tour in Tambopata
Summary
One of the most extraordinary places that is known worldwide for supporting the greatest biodiversity on earth, recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve. Its great diversity is a consequence of its location where the Andes meet the Amazon. Its altitudinal range means it supports a variety of habitats such as: Puna grassland, Cloud forest, lowland Amazon rainforest, rivers and lakes (cochas). In its pristine forests one can find huge trees of over 40 metres high, and among the most remarkable animals one can observe Jaguar, Giant Otter, Black-faced Black Spider Monkey, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, Black Caiman, Harpy Eagle and seven species of Macaws; as well as many beautiful butterflies, colourful frogs, and amazing insects. It is one of the few areas in the world that still supports groups of people living in their ancestral way in harmony with their environment. The low basin of the River Manu is marked by the exuberance of the Amazon plain. Five zones are recommended for tourism, each with a high diversity of flora and fauna: Salvador, Otorongo, Juárez (these are lakes), Pakitza and Limonal. In this place is a great variety of routes and paths to appreciate the beauty of the tropical forest. Also worthy of mention are the horseshoe-shaped lakes or cochas where it is possible to observe species that have disappeared in other ecosystems, such as the river wolf and the black caiman. The forest is other attractive that is along the Manu river where is not only possible observe a variety of flora but lot of fauna. The lakes are the main attraction where many species go there. The swamp supports the typical fauna as the macaw and the variety of parrots whom eat clay.
Itinerary
Lima – Cusco
Day 01.- The great opportunity to appreciate the Inca culture.
Arrival to Alejandro Astete airport, reception and transfer to chosen hotel; general information you will be given by the Antara guide. In the afternoon city tour of imperial city of Cusco with the guide, it begins at Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Sun Palace or Koricancha, visitors can see typical Inca streets; also, visit to ruins of Sacsayhuaman located in the high side of city, this place is ideal to take pictures, then the Quenco amphitheater, Puca Pucara, the “the bath of Ñusta”, Tambomachay. Return to hotel.
Cusco – Sacred Valley of the Incas
Day 02.- Get ready for a remarkable experience and appreciate the large agricultural fields of corn, and the variety of potato.
After breakfast the guide will go to your hotel for Sacred Valley of the Incas trip, it begins with a lovely experience, in route to Pisac we will visit the Handicraft center Awanachancha, see the camelids like llama, alpaca, vicuña animal of fine wool, and the guanaco. After, we will go to handicraft market of Pisac, where locals keep an Inca commercial system called “barter” it is interchange of product by product. Then a delicious rural lunch, in the country estate house “Orihuela”, where there are some Inca pieces and paintings of the School Cusquean, finally, we will visit the Inca town Ollantaytambo, where the streets and houses of Inca style are preserved. Return to hotel.
Cusco – Machu Picchu
Day 03.- this is, without a doubt, the opportunity to appreciate the Inca culture in all its splendor.
After the breakfast. You will go to train station and the Antara guide will give you information about the tour before boarding the train to Machu Picchu citadel. On the road we will see the snow mountains, the begin of Inca Trail, Inca terraces that were used for agriculture; finally, we arrive to Aguas Calientes. We will realize the change of climate; the guide will carry you to the bus to climb the ruins. We will visit the “the Lost City of the Incas” the opportunity to take lot of pictures, then the lunch and Night in hotel of Aguas Calientes.
Machu Picchu – Cusco
Day 04.- The option to visit the Inca bridge, climb the Wayna Picchu, or the Gate of the Sun.
Very early. Second chance to explore the citadel, maybe you want to climb Wayna Picchu (young mountain), and take awful pictures of the citadel, or go to the Gate of the Sun “intipunku” in Quechua language, later we will return to the Cusco city. Hotel night.
Cusco – Puerto Maldonado
Day 05.- Special day to visit the Tambopata Reserve, we will appreciate the full flora and fauna in the Amazonia.
Pick you up from Puerto Maldonado airport and transfer to lodge, the Antara guide will give you information about the jungle, the different animal species; we will notice due to deforestation the landscape changes up to Tambopata National Reserve. We will enjoy with the landscapes, lunch at boat, we will arrive to the lodge. We will continue with detail information by the Antara guide, the purpose is to avoid unpleasant surprises and your visit will be pleasant and unforgettable. We will continue exploring and see the sunset. after the specialized Antara guide will inform you about Caymans and some animal we see in route. Dinner to relax, the Antara guide will be always with you, we will to search Caymans, this is the opportunity to take pictures.
Lake Cocococha
Day 06.- Beautiful day to enjoy the Amazonia.
After breakfast in the lodge between 5:00 to 5:30 am, we will visit the lake Cocococha on the way you may see various forest types as: Bamboo, floodplain forest, upland forest to the lake at 5.5.km; the walk is between 2 to 2 ½ hours approximately, on the way you will be able to see birds like tanagers, turkeys, nun birds, some woodpeckers, monkeys, larger mammals and insects.
We will wait for the giant otter either on a blind spot or paddling around the lake, after a while you can also paddle on a catamaran in the allowed area only for tourist-use. Return to the lodge for a break. Lunch 13:00 hours. A short break, after, we will go up a 42 meters high tower where we will have a wonderful view of the forest. The Antara guide will explain you about the vertical layers of the forest, you will have a specular view of the jungle and see the sunset. Dinner to relax, then a night walk in search of the many creatures such as insects and if we are lucky bigger animals.
Collpa (Clay lick) of Macaw
Day 07.- Peruvian birds from the Amazonia.
Very early at 5:20 am we will visit the Collpa of parrots, located to 10 minutes in boat from the lodge, there we will different species of parrots and parakeets eating clay, we will return to the lodge to breakfast (7:30 to 8:00 am) after a rest to relax us.
At 9:30 am we will visit to a local farm to see local people cultivate a normal plantation. Return to the lodge for lunch. Then, a short break to relax.
At 14:30 we will walk to the lagoon Chica to 20 minutes (700 m.a.s.l. / 2,296), we will see the birds and appreciate the nature, souvenir photo shoots. Return to lodge, a rest. Dinner and we will walk at night to search the diversity of animals and insects, if we are lucky we can see some animals.
Return flight
Day 08.- After breakfast
Return flight, end of Antara services
Included
Included:
- Professional guide with authorized telescope;
- Private transport by bus and motorized boat;
- Entrance fees to LEK to see the Cock-of-the-Rock;
- Entrance fees to the Manu National Park (lake Salvador – House Machiguenka);
- Experienced chef;
- All food during the tour / typical from Amazon (vegetarian food without additional cost, prior order);
- Water every day;
- Accommodation in lodges Bambo Lodge and in Machiguenka, double room + private bath + protector against insects;
- First aid kit (including poison extractor, snake, spider bite antidote, etc.);
- Bite Away for fly bite;
- Radio communication in case of any emergency;
- One pair of rubber boots per person, for safety during trek and muddy areas.
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