Cusco and Manu

Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
 
Tour Description:
Visit one of the most important National Parks in Peru, your journey starts in Lima, Peru's capital city and its colonial architecture, Cuzco and its numerous archaeological vestiges, the Inca's Sacred Valley, the majestic Machu Picchu and end the tour by visiting the Manu National Park and its great biodiversity.
 
Tour Type: Archaeological, cultural, ecological
 

Day 1: ... / Lima

Reception and transfer from the airport to the hotel
Overnight in your hotel in Lima.
 

Day 2: Lima

Guided tour around Lima and the Historical Center, with typical traits of the Colonial times, such as the Government Palace, the Main Square, located in the heart of the city, the City Hall, the Cathedral and the San Francisco Convent, a fascinating display of colonial art, considered World Cultural Heritage. Your visit will continue around the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, entertainment and tourist centers, ending your tour at Larcomar where you will enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.
Overnight in your hotel in Lima.
 

Day 3: Lima / Cusco

Transfer from the hotel to the airport Flight from Lima to Cusco.
Reception and transfer from the airport to the hotel
Tour around the magical city of Cuzco, visiting the historic Main Square and the Cathedral, both of colonial style, as well as the Koricancha or Temple of the Sun, ancient adoration Inca centre for the Sun God. The tour will continue with a visit to the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman, built entirely of perfectly fitted carved stones and where the Inti Raymi celebration takes place every year. You will also visit ancient Inca centers such as Kenko, labyrinth in Quechua, where several ceremonies and rituals took place; Puca Pucara, with vigilance spots or "tambos" along the Inca Trail; and Tambomachay, also know as the Inca Baths, the Inca tribute to the liquid element or Unu.
Overnight in your hotel in Cusco.
 

Day 4: Cusco / Sacred Valley

Tour to the Sacred Valley Visit the colorful handicraft market of Pisac. Lunch at a local restaurant. Finally, visit Ollantaytambo, Inca fortress built to watch the entrance to the valley.
Overnight in your hotel in Sacred Valley
 

Day 5: Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Cusco

Transfer from the hotel to the train station.
Train ride to the Machu Picchu ruins. You'll be taken by bus from the Aguas Calientes train station to the top of the mountain where you can find the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. After the two hour guided tour, lunch at a local restaurant.
Back to the train station in Aguas Calientes at appointed time to board the train back to Cuzco.
Transfer from the train station to the hotel in Cusco.
Overnight in your hotel in Cusco.
 

Day 6: Cusco / Manu

Early departure to the airport to take the flight to Boca Manu. Upon arrival you will take a boat ride until reaching the lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon you can take nature walks across the trail and observe several species of monkeys. Then after dinner you can visit the Tapir clay Lick, which is around and hour away.
Overnight in your lodge at Manu
 

Day 7: Manu

Before dawn you will take a 25 minute boat ride to the floating hideout, from where you will be able to observe the Macaw and Parrott clay lick.
In the afternoon after lunch you will visit a nearby lake where you will be able to observe a great diversity of birds and mammals. At night you will have the chance again to visit the Tapir clay lick.
Overnight in your lodge at Manu
 

Day 8: Manu

You will explore the trails where you will find several fruit trees joined by native guides and biologists, this is also a place where you will find several species of monkeys and birde. You will also have the chance to visit a nearby lake and explore more trails. After lunch you will continue the nature walks, this time in order to find more species of birds and mammals.
Overnight in your lodge at Manu
 

Day 9: Manu / Cusco

After breakfast you will board the boat that will take you back to Boca Manu airport where you will take the flight back to Cusco. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in your hotel in Cusco
 

Day 10: Cusco / Lima

Transfer from the hotel to the airport
Flight from Cusco to Lima
Reception and transfer from the airport to the hotel
Overnight in your hotel in Lima
 

Day 11: Lima / ...

Transfer from the hotel to the airport.
 

• All entrance fees and transfers to the excursions
• Guides on all excursions on the language of your choice
• Lodging
• All ground transportation
• All transfers to and from the airport in private service
• Train ticket Cusco - Aguas Calientes - Cusco
• Bus ticket Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
• Second Entrance to Machu Picchu
• Domestic flights
• All breakfasts
• Lunches at Sacred Valley-Cusco and Machu Picchu

• International flights
• Airport taxes (US$ 31.00 for International flights and US$ 6.82 for domestic flights)
• Meals not mentioned