ECOLOGICAL WAYKIS PERU
15 D / 14 N

ITINERARY

Day 01 LIMA

Daytime arrival in Lima
Transfer to the hotel

Day 02 LIMA – NAZCA Private Service

At 5:30 AM you will be picked up from your Hotel in Lima, we will provide a driver and a minivan, the ride will take around 6 hours each way. On the way we will visit the Museum of the site. The Maria Reiche tomb and we will stop at the Over view of Nazca. Cut into the stony desert are large number of lines, not only parallels and geometrical figures, but also designs such as a dog, an enormous monkey, a bird with a wing span of over 100 meters, a spider and a tree. The lines, that represent some sort of vast astronomical pre-Inca calendar, are best seen from the air, we will take a half hour flight above the Lines (Airfare included), after the over flight we will take some time to rest and we will have lunch included) before to come back to Lima. Upon arrival transfer to your Hotel.

Day 03 – LIMA – AREQUIPA

You will take the flight to Arequipa
> Free day
> Accommodation in a hotel

Day 04 – AREQUIPA / COLCA Shared Service

At 7:30 AM depart Arequipa take a tour out to the Cañon de Colca, staying the night at the village of Chivay (3633m) the first village on the edge of the canyon. Beautiful unspoiled Andean villages line both sides of the canyon. In addition you'll have great views of the smoking Sabancaya volcano, one of the America's most active volcanoes, as well seeing the many traditional pre-Inca agricultural terraces which line the steep valley sides. Stay overnight in Chivay.

DAY 05 –AREQUIPA

Leave Chivay for an early morning visit to La Cruz del Cóndor (3320m), a 1½ hours drive from Chivay. From this natural observatory you can see into the deepest part of the canyon, and witness the majestic flight of the Andean Condor, rising on the morning thermals at around 9am and return to Arequipa & stay overnight.

Day 06 –AREQUIPA /PUNO

• We will take the flight to Puno
• Accommodation in a Hotel

 

Day 07 –PUNO / AMANTANI 2D/1N

7:00 am Transfer to the port to take the boat visit the floating island, and stay in Amantani with a local family.

Day 08 –PUNO

5:00Pm Visit Taquile island and return to Puno, transfer to the hotel.

Day 09 – PUNO / CUSCO

After breakfast a plane to Cusco
PM: City Tour
Duration: From 2PM to 6:30PM
It includes the most significant sites in and around Cusco City, such as: The Qoricancha (temple of the Sun) which displays the best Inca Stonework in a City and the Cathedral at the Cusco Main Square with its magnificent colonial art. The tour drives along the Circunvalacion Road up to famous fortress of Sacsayhuaman, amphitheatre of Qenqo, the fortress of Pucapukara and the spring shrine of Tambomachay.

Included:

• Spanish and English speaking professional guide.
• Tourist Ticket valid for the entrance to many museums and ruins as well.
• Round Trip Transportation by bus.
• Breakfast
• Accommodation in Hotel (single room)

Day 10 –CUSCO – PUERTO MALDONADO

You arrive at Puerto Maldonado, the biodiversity capital of Peru. After a reception at the airport, you will ride to the City center by bus. You will depart from the port and travel down th Madre de Dios River. Duroing the trip you will see caimans, turtles, herond and other species of animals along the riverbanks.
When you arrive to the Ecoamazonia Lodge, you will be served an exquisite welcome brink, after which you will have time to settle into your bungalows and eat lunch.

In the afternoon, with our specialized guide, you will visit Monkey Island, which is only 5 minutes from the Lodge. During your hike through the island you will observe extraordinary scenery and exuberant flora that shelters a tremendous variety of monkeys in their natural habitad, such as the Black Spider Monkey, Capuchin Monkey, Tamarins, Squirrel Monkeys, and the South American Coati, as well as a number of bird species. You will complete your visit to Monkey Island by enjoying the sunset, and the returning to the Lodge for dinner.

Day 11 – LOST COCHA

After breakfast you begin your guide adventure through the virgin rainforest on foot to the Lost Cocha. The Lost Cocha is a protected ecosystem sustaining an immense variety of animals such as giant otters, caimans, turtles, Brazilian tapirs (sachavacas), colourful birds, the majestic jaguar, and diverse fish species.
This area par of the Ecoamazonia Reserve, because its immense swamps and marshes still remain fully intact today. Later you will arrive at our extraordinary Amazon Watch Tower, built at the top of an immense tree (Shihuahuaco) from where a grand view of the great and magical forest can be admire. This is complemented by a pleas4ent canoe tour around the Lake, after we return to the Lodge.

In the course of the afternoon, optional family visit to local family, to the botanical gardens and eco-swimming pool are available to guest and are free of any additional charge…

DAY 12 – PUERTO MALDONADO – CUSCO

• Breakfast and transfer to the airport.
• Accommodation in a Hotel

Day 13 – INCA TRAIL 2D/1N

6:00am We take the train from Cusco through the picturesque Sacred Valley to K104, where we enter the trail. Our hike continues gently upward for approximately four hours until we reach the beautifully situated Inca complex of Winay Wayna. Sub-tropical flora and fauna surround us as we continue 2 hours to the Sun Gate, from where we see Machu Picchu . We walk down past the majestic ruins, then take the bus to Aguas Calientes to spend a relaxing night.

 

Day 14 MACCHUPICCU-CUSCO

After an early morning rise and breakfast, we take the short bus ride up to the Machu Picchu complex, where we will tour the amazing architecture and mysterious temples left by the Incas. A professional, English-speaking guide will help us understand the sophisticated ideas and technology of this highly-advanced culture. Once the official tour is completed, we will have plenty of time to explore the Sanctuary on our own before returning to Cusco by train in the afternoon

INCLUDES:

• Transfer from hotel to train station Cusco
• Round-trip train tickets Cusco-Aguas Calientes-Cusco (Backpacker Service)
• Professional, English-speaking guide for both days
• Oficial tour of Machu Picchu
• Entrance fee to Inca Trail and Machu Picchu
• Box lunch for first day
• Bus tickets to and from Machu Picchu
• Accommodation in Aguas Calientes (Hostel)with breakfast included
• Transfer from train station to hotel Cusco

NOT INCLUDED:

• Breakfast on first day/Lunch on last day
• Tips for guide

DAY 15 CUSCO – LIMA

After Breakfast transfer to the airport to take the Plane to Lima.