DAY 1.- ARRIVAL TO LIMA - CITY TOUR, COLONIAL AND CONTEMPORARY LIMA .- Upon arrival, reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Our representative will give you a documentation kit with detailed program explanation. Luggage and hotel registration assistance is offered. In the afternoon, a trip to the essential Lima, “The City of Kings” including the most important architectural icons of the city, such as the Main Square, where you can find the Government Palace, the City Hall, the Cathedral and the Archbishop’s Palace. Then, we continue with a visit to the San Francisco Convent, an architectonic jewel dating back to the 16^th century. On our way to the modern area of the city, we will cross the exclusive district of San Isidro, the new financial heart of the city, to take a look at pre-inca Huaca Huallamarca. Finally, we conclude our circuit in Miraflores, where we will visit the “Parque del Amor” (Love Park) an excellent spot to enjoy a great view of the Pacific Ocean. Overnight in Lima. Included meals: none.

DAY 2.- CUSCO: CITY TOUR, SACSAYHUAMAN AND NEARBY RUINS.   At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception by our representatives and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the morning is free to rest and get acclimatized to the altitude. In the afternoon, we will visit the Imperial City, living example of the mixture of the Andean and Spanish cultures. We start our trip visiting the Santo Domingo Convent, built over the Koricancha, and ancient Inca palace and main worship center of the Sun God. Later, we will stop at the Main Square, where you can find the Cathedral and the beautiful Church of La Compañía. Going on with the tour, we will visit the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, imposing sample of military Inca architecture which domains the city. Finally, we will take a look at the archaeological sites of Qenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay, located north east of the city. As a suggestion to mysticism and esoterism lovers, the Sacsayhuaman Complex is an excellent spot to hold meditation sessions. Overnight in Cusco. Included meals: breakfast.

DAY 3.- SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS - PISAC MARKET AND OLLANTAYTAMBO.-  We will drive towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, taking the direct route to Pisac. We will stop on the way to have a classic view of the Urubamba valley, with crops dressing the mountains like carpets. We will arrive to the colorful market of Pisac, where we will have free time to interact with the local craftsmen, or to purchase their hand-made souvenirs. We will continue to the town of Urubamba for a buffet lunch. Finally, we will visit Ollantaytambo, attractive town of Inca origin with remarkable channels and stone streets. In its high part one rises to an impressive ceremonial center of cult to the water and a fortress that guarded the access to the inferior part of the valley. Overnight in the Sacred Valley. Included meals: breakfast and lunch.

DAY 4.- MACHU PICCHU "THE LOST CITY OF THE INCAS" . You will visit one of the most important energetic centers of the world: Machu Picchu. The excursion will be by train and during the trip we will have an amazing view of the landscapes of the Sacred Valley of Urubamba. Upon arrival to Aguas Calientes, our representatives will assist you to board the bus which will take you to the citadel. It will be an unforgettable experience, where a professional tour guide will transmit us the history around this mysterious and charming place. After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore the zone on your own, relax and meditate. Buffet lunch at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge of Orient Express. In the afternoon, you will board the train that will take you back to Cusco. On arrival, our collaborators will be waiting at Poroy Station, from where we will transfer you to the hotel. This will save you around 40 minutes, so you can relax and then enjoy Cusco’s nightlife. Overnight in Cusco. Included meals: breakfast and lunch.

DAY 5.- PUERTO MALDONADO - TAMBOPATA.- At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival, reception by our representatives and transfer to the river port for your departure by motor canoe to the selected lodge. If it is required, there will be a stop in the way for last-minute shopping of basic utensils. In the afternoon, arrival to the lodge and accommodation. All possible activities will be indicated by our tour guide: nature walks and canoe excursions for birdwatching and ecology. Overnight in the selected lodge. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DAY 6.- TAMBOPATA.-  All possible activities will be indicated by the tour guide: Southeastern Peruvian rainforest is one of the wild, untamed, uninhabited hotspots of the planet. Overnight in the selected lodge. Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.            

DAY 7.- TAMBOPATA / PUERTO MALDONADO / LIMA.- Rest until departure time. If you wish, it is possible to coordinate with your tour guide for an optional activity. We highly recommend birdwatching from a natural or artificial viewing spot. At the scheduled time, return by motor canoe to Puerto Maldonado and transfer to the airport to take your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, reception by our representatives and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure to rest, do some optional activities or do the last-minute shopping in the Indian markets and exclusive boutiques where you can find clothes made of vicuña and alpaca wool. Overnight in Lima. ncluded meals: breakfast.

DAY 8.-  INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE.-  At the scheduled time, we will transfer you to the airport to take your international flight. Included meals: breakfast.

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