CUSCO AMAZON TRIP 6 DAYS

Description for Cusco Amazon Trip:

6-day Cusco Amazon Trip will take you to visit the two most wonderful regions of south America: the Andes and the Amazon Jungle; The trip starts in the city of Cusco, visit the Historical city then, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visit the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu and explore the Peruvian Amazon Jungle in the region of Puerto Maldonado; All of them in a comfortable tour and escorted by an experienced guide.

Cusco Amazon Trip includes traveling by car, by train by motor boat and by airplane; it is all inclusive trip offered by “Sunrise Peru Trek”; during the trip you’ll be escorted by a professional tour guide who will assist you and explain you all concerning to the history, culture and ecology.

Our Cusco Amazon Trip offers a fascinating combination of beauty, history and contrasts in scenery, wildlife and cultures. In this trip is include hotels of 3-stars category.

Assured Departures

Departures for Cusco Amazon Trip are guaranteed, so once you’ve booked you can be sure you’re going! This guarantee gives you the confidence to book all of your travel arrangements and simply look forward to your holiday.

Incorporated Activities

• Cusco city.
• Sacred Valley of the Incas.
• Machu Picchu Tour.
• Amazon Jungle Trip.

Short Itinerary for Cusco Amazon Trip

DAY 1:  Arrive to Cusco

Arrival to Cusco at any time; we must know your flight details for the reception and transfer you to the designated hotel.

DAY 2: Sacred Valley Tour

A full-day guided tour through the Sacred Valley. Today we will visit the local market of Pisac and the Inca ruins of Pisac and Ollantaytambo. In the afternoon, we will take the train to the town of “Aguas Calientes”.

DAY 3: Machu Picchu

We will explore the stunning Inca citadel of Machu Picchu; includes a two-hour tour and free time to explore along.

DAY 4: Amazon Trip

45-minute fly from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado and in the afternoon visit the Monkey Island.

DAY 5: Amazon Trip

Trek through the Amazon Jungle with an expert local guide.

DAY 6: Return to Cusco

We’ll leave Puerto Maldonado and return to Cusco

Complete Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival to Cusco: Explore the city of Cusco

Cusco Amazon Trip begins once you arrive to Cusco at any time; we must know your flight details. We will meet you in the airport and transfer you to the designated hotel where you will receive briefing about Cusco and complete review of your tour itinerary. Enjoy the city (optional city tour in the afternoon – if you arrive before noon).

Cusco is the continent’s oldest continuously inhabited city; the city of attracts travellers who come not just to visit a unique destination but also to experience an age-old culture very different from their 20th century way of life; this lovely Inca and colonial town offers much to the visitor with its nearby ruins, cobble-stoned streets, museums, churches and lively atmosphere.

Our Recommendations:

• Stroll through the Plaza de Armas and surrounding areas, where you can appreciate the work of the Cusqueñian artisan craft stores.
• Grab a bite at the famous Peruvian cuisine restaurants nearby or relax on the park benches of Plaza de Armas and then take a photo there for memories to last during the warm weather in the afternoon, despite the cold nights of Cusco.
• If you like the night around the square you will find many nightclubs and bars filled with tourists and locals who expect to have fun with good music and drinks.

DAY 2: Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac – Urubamba – Ollantaytambo – Train to “Aguas Calientes”

The tour starts at 08:00 a.m; we will pick you up from the hotel and travel toward the Sacred Valley of the Incas; which was an important cradle of food for the Incas. The Sacred Valley is a lush of agricultural region that continues to supply the city of Cusco with much of its production especially corn and vegetables.

We’ll visit the extraordinary Inca ruins of Pisac and the colourful artisan market where you can purchase some handicrafts directly from the producers.

The Sacred Valley tour ends in the picturesque village of Ollantaytambo, we will visit also the Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo that are known as the best surviving example of Inca urban planning and engineering. It is admired for its huge steep terraces guarding the Inca Fortress and for being one of the few places where the Spaniards lost a major battle during the conquest.

In the afternoon, we will take the train for two hours through Urubamba Valley until the town of “Aguas Calientes”. Accommodation in the hotel .

Our Recommendation:

• We suggest suitable footwear, you will climb stairs with many steps. Bring a small backpack, camera; wear a sunhat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a water bottle.
• At Pisac, do not forget to try the delicious “empanadas” a type of bread, and purchase an artisan souvenir/memorabilia.
• In the town of Urubamba enjoy a delicious buffet lunch where we invite you to try the corn of Sacred Valley.
• Visit the thermal baths in the town of Aguas Calientes, this is natural hot springs

DAY 3: Machu Picchu Tour – Cusco

After early breakfast in the hotel (4:30AM), you’ll need to leave your personal belongings in the storage of the hotel and with a little bag pack be ready. At 5:00am well walk for 5 minutes to the bus station from where we’ll take the bus for 25 minutes up to Machu Picchu. Once we arrive we’ll take advantage of viewing Machu Picchu in the early morning light. This is the best time to view Machu Picchu.

Then, you will have 2 -3 hours of guided tour within Machu Picchu where you’ll visit the Agricultural site, the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Mother Earth, the Quarry, the temple of the Andean cosmology, the Sundial and other interesting places.

When you finish take the pictures and explore it sufficiently you’ll take the bus from Machu Picchu down to the town of Aguas Calientes where you can enjoy your lunch and explore the town; In the afternoon (in between 3:00PM -5:00PM), we’ll return by train to Ollantaytambo Train station from where you’ll be transferred by van to Cusco, arriving in the evening to Cusco.

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED WALKS AFTER YOUR TOUR:

• Climbing to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (2 hours, tickets need to be reserve and purchase in advance, extra cost of US$20 pp, please let us know when you book this tour because tickets are limited also we recommend to request a ticket for the 2nd turn at 10:00 a.m.
• Walk to “Intipunku” the Sun Gate where ends the classic Inca Trail (1 hour and 30min).

DAY 4: Amazon Trip: Cusco – Cusco – Puerto Maldonado – Monkey Island

After breakfast in the hotel, we’ll transfer you to Cusco airport for a 45-minute flight to Puerto Maldonado upon Arrival, our staff will meet you and transfer you to the port where we will get on our motor boat and begin the unforgettable journey through the “Madre de Dios” River. On the way, you will observe the alligators, turtles, herons and other animals.

Arriving to the Amazon Lodge, you will enjoy of the exquisite typical welcome drink and then, you will settle in our comfortable bungalows, afterwards comes lunch. In the afternoon, we will explore the Monkey Island. Located near the  Amazon Jungle Lodge. The monkey island hosts different monkey species: starting from the noisy ones, the Maquisapas, the happy Achuñis, and the very impressive Frailes to the very little and funny “leoncitos” little lions.

Recommendation:

• We suggest suitable footwear, you will climb stairs with many steps. Bring a small backpack, camera; wear a sunhat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a water bottle.

DAY 5: Amazon Trip – Explore the Amazon

After breakfast in the lodge, we’ll start the day with the beautiful bird singing then, we will begin our journey with a hike to the deeps of the woods, special paths with britches to cross the gaps (“quebradas”), during the journey, we will observe caimans.

Continuing the jungle hike  we will arrive to “VICTOR LAKE”, beautiful crystalline waters, surrounded by huge swamps, giant trees and difernt types of turtles.

Later, we will climb up to our AMAZON OBSERVATORY, from where we will have a panoramic view of the lake; we will observe parrots, guacamayos, toucans, camungo, shanshos, herons, and some other animals like caimans, turtles and if we are lucky enough we could observe one of the most spectacular animals of the jungle the giant nutria. After many hours of walking we will return to the lodge.

DAY 6: Return to Cusco or Lima

Early Breakfast in the lodge and transfer to the airport; the airline is leaving in between 11:00am and 12:00 Am; and return to Cusco.

Cusco Amazon Trip includes

• TRANSPORTATION: Transfer in/out (airport/hotel/airport), private bus for the Sacred Valley tour, round-trip tourist train expedition class from Ollantaytambo to “Aguas Calientes”, bus up and down from “Aguas Calientes” to Machu Picchu, transfer to your hotel, round-trip flight tickets from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado.
• ENTRANCE FEE: For the Sacred Valley Tour and Machu Picchu.
• GUIDE: Licensed bilingual tour guide, local guides for the Jungle trip.
• ACCOMMODATIONS: Room based on double occupancy: 2 nights in Cusco ***Hotel, 1 night in “Aguas Calientes” ***Hotel, 2 nights in the Jungle lodge. If you would like a private room, there is an additional cost of US$30.00 per night.
• OTHERS: Local guide for permanent assistance

The price exclude

• MEALS: Lunch and dinner while you stay in the city of Cusco and the town of “Aguas Calientes” (Machu Picchu) you must consider a budget from $15 to $25 USD for each meal. We will assist you at these issues.
• Airport taxes and tips for the staff.

PRICE OF THE TOUR

• In the following price is included 3-stars category hotel which we consider appropriated and very confortable hotel for Cusco Amazon Trip.
• We have other options based on the hotel, type of train; the options are adapted to all budgets and THE PRICE IS PER PERSON. We gladly will assist you, write or please call Us.

Daily departure

HOTELS FOR THE TOUR

No-frills or fancy, historic, quaint or quirky, we offer accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. Accommodation on your tailor-made tour can range from western-style hotels and resorts to charming boutique properties, camps, authentic raids, and other unique accommodation in the region you are travelling – the choice is yours.

HOTEL IN CUSCO – HOTEL GARCILASO OR SIMILAR

Address: Calle Garcilaso 233-285 – Cusco – PERU
Rating: 3 stars
Web: http://www.hotelesgarcilaso.com

Hotel Garcilaso is a charming hotel decorated in a classic Cusco style – using local artisans to create an aura of beautiful Inca tradition. Guest rooms are well furnished with air conditioning and en suite facilities. The hotel also benefits from an o, cocktail bar and complimentary Wi-Fi. The hotel is located to half a block from the main square.

 HOTEL IN “AGUAS CALIENTES” – HOSTEL PRESIDENTE  OR SIMILAR

Hotel Presidente in Aguas Calientes town – Cusco Amazon Trip

Address: “Aguas Calientes” town – Cusco
Rating: 3 star
Web: http://hostalpresidente.com/rooms.html

The Hotel is located in the heart of “Aguas Calientes” town, beside the River Vilcanota. The hotel is very clean, helpful, and friendly and all rooms have a private bath and 24 hour hot water. Some of the rooms have small balconies with great views over the river Vilcanota.

FACILITIES

• Restaurant (open to public for breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Bar-Cafeteria
• Telephones with international and national dial up
• Fax services
• Luggage porters
• Laundry service

THE JUNGLE LODGE – ECO AMAZONIA

Address: Puerto Maldonado
Web: http://ecoamazonia.com/

The jungle lodge in Puerto Maldonado – Cusco Amazon Trip

Sporting a traditional jungle theme, Eco Amazonia jungles lodge carefully combines being in the wilderness with the comforts of home. Guest rooms are tastefully decorated with modern amenities including air conditioning and an uninterrupted electricity supply.  The Lodge also benefits from an outdoor pool.

The Lodge also boasts a lovely bar and restaurant serving up a whole host of Cusco. All food is sourced locally ensuring that every meal is perfectly fresh and of the highest quality whilst supporting the local community. The property is ideally located at two hours from the city of Puerto Maldonado.