BIRDWATCHING IQUITOS
4Days/ 3 Nights |
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Day 1 – Iquitos / Ceiba Tops
Reception at the airport, brief city orientation and transfer to the Explorama dock. Twenty-five mile journey down the Amazon River to Ceiba Tops where private rooms with air conditioning and hot water provide all of the comforts of home. Afternoon hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding Ceiba Tops which includes many huge trees festooned with epiphytes. After dinner there may be local flute or guitar music at the El Toucan Bar or the guides are always ready to relate some of the many legends of the Amazon forest.
Lunch, Dinner Overnight Ceiba Tops
Day 2 – Ceiba Tops
Morning boat ride, spotting for dolphins, to visit a small village of Yagua Indians where your guide will explain the Yagua Indian culture and how it was affected by the arrival of Europeans and the passing of time. There will also be an opportunity to see some of the local crafts and for a demonstration of the blowgun which some of the Yagua elders still use for hunting. Afternoon walking excursion to the neighboring town of Indiana. Originally a Franciscan mission, Indiana has grown into a large river community with its own market, high school and small hospital.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight Ceiba Tops
Day 3 – Ceiba Tops / Canopy Walkway / Ceiba Tops
Early morning departure from Ceiba Tops by boat to the narrow motorcar crossing connecting the Amazon and Napo Rivers to continue by boat to ExplorNapo Lodge for breakfast. Hike to the spectacular Canopy Walkway spanning over 500 meters (one-third of a mile), connected by tree platforms, and reaching a height of over 35 meters (115 feet) but accessible without any type of climbing skill or equipment. After lunch, visit the "ReNuPeRu" Ethnobotanical Garden where over 240 medicinal plants are cultivated by a local shaman who will explain the nature of Amazonian natural healing and the uses of some of the plants. Return to Ceiba Tops in time to enjoy the pool or hammocks before dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight Ceiba Tops
Day 4 – Ceiba Tops / Iquitos
Your choice of a morning walking or boating excursion to further enjoy the rainforest and Amazon River or time to relax by the pool until departure time. Afternoon transfer to Iquitos and to the airport.
Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits)
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INKA TRAIL
4 days / 3 nights |
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DAY 1 PISKAKUCHO (KM. 82) – WAYLLABAMBA
A spectacular early morning drive through the Sacred Valley of the Incas takes us to our trailhead at Km. 82 of the Machupicchu railroad. After getting acquainted with our trail crew we set out, crossing a footbridge to hike a gentle two hours down the Urubamba canyon, and then visit imposing sculpted Inca farming terraces and the settlement of Llaqtapata on the banks of the Cusichaca side river. We then climb a short way up the Cusichaca valley to wayllabamba, the last inhabited village on the trail, where we camp.
DAY 2 WAYLLABAMBA – PAKASMAYU
We climb the steep-sided Llullucha valley past a rushing stream and through enchanted native polylepis woodland. Crossing the rim of a small plateau, we abruptly find ourselves in the puna, the treeless grasslands of the high Andes. The trail traverses an open slope opposite mighty mountain crags as we ascend to the first and highest pass, Warmiwañusca (4,200m/13,776ft). Here we encounter spectacular views of the trail ahead to the second pass, and look back to the sweeping snowpeaks and valleys of the Huayanay massif.
The trail to the floor of the forested Pakasmayu valley, where we make camp.
DAY 3 PAKASMAYU - WIÑAYWAYNA
We pick up an Inka stairway and ascend again past the small Inca site of Runkuracay. As we reach the second pass, the landscape opens onto spectacular new views to the snowpeaks of the Pumasillo range. We descend to the ruins of Sayacmarca (Inaccessible Town), an intricate labyrinth of houses, plazas and water channels, perched precariously on a rocky spur overlooking the Aobamba valley. The Inca trail, now a massive buttressed structure of granite paving stones, continues along the steep upper fringes of the cloud forest through a colorful riot of orchids, bromeliads, mosses and ferns. At the third pass pinnacles topped with Inca viewing platforms overlook the archaeological complex of Phuyupatamarca (Cloud-level Town). Pausing to explore the wondrous maze of Inca stone towers, fountains and stairways that spillins down the mountainside here, we begin a long descent through ever-changing layers of cloud forest. An Inca stairway partly cut from living granite leads us finally to our camp by the ruins of Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young), the largest and most exquisite of the Inca Trail sites.
DAY 4 WIÑAYWAYNA - MACHUPICCHU – CUSCO
An early morning hike takes us across a steep mountainside through lush, humid cloud-forest of giant ferns and broad-leaf vegetation. Suddenly we cross the stone threshold of Intipunku (Sun Gate) and encounter an unforgettable sweep of natural beauty and human artistry -a backdrop of twisting gorge and forested peaks framing the magical city of Machu Picchu.
We complete the final leg down the royal flagstone walkway, past outlying shrines and buildings and into the heart of Machupicchu, where we spend the rest of the morning with a guided tour of the highlights and some individual exploring among Machu Picchu's multitude of hidden nooks and corners. In the early afternoon a bus takes us to the small town of Aguas Calientes, where we board our return train to Cusco.
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CHOQUEQUIRAO - CUSCO
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS |
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DAY 1: CUSCO – CACHORA – CHAQUISQA
The bus will pick us up at the hotel at 6 a.m. to begin our journey to the village of Cachora. During our journey we will stop a moment to observe the archaeological remains of Tarawasi from the bus, continuing thereafter towards the Cunyac Bridge between the departments of Cusco and Apurimac. Next we will travel through the district of Curawasi and Saywute, arriving at Cachora at 10 a.m. approximately. We will begin our trek from this area, along sloping path leading to the pass of Capuliyoc (2800 m.a.s.l) where we will stop for lunch after a two-hour walk. Then we will continue our journey to the town of Chaquisqa (1930 m.a.s.l). The whole course to Chaquisqa is downward and the landscape is awesome and the weather is warm. Our first camp will be setup here. This is a three-hour walk.
DAY 2: CHIQUISCA – PLAYA ROSALINA – SUNCHUPATA
After breakfast (5:00 am), we will continue our walk towards Playa Rosalina (1550 m.a.s.l), followed by an early climb up the hill towards Santa Rosa (2100 m.a.s.l) where we stop for lunch. This course is the hardest and we will take three hours after which we will climb up to the Maranpata (2850 m.a.s.l) that is an easier climb. During our journey we will observe the vegetation existing in the area. Later, we will journey along a straight section towards Sunchupata where will camp. Trekking time is two hours. It is a one hour journey from this spot to Choquenquirao.
DAY 3: SUNCHUPATA – CHOQUEQUIRAO – CHAQUISQA
Very early and after breakfast (5:00 am) we travel towards Choquequirao, which is a one-hour walk to see the sunrise at Choquequirao and where we will remain for three hours in the company of a guide who will provide you with all the details about this important Inca refuge. At the scheduled time, we will begin our return to Sunchupata, descending to Santa Rosa, where we stop for lunch. Thereafter we continue descending to Playa Rosalina that takes about an hour. Upon our arrival at Rosalina we will continue our journey to the village of Chaquisqa, two hours away from Rosalina, where we will spend the night.
DAY 4: CHAQUISIQA – CAPULIYOC – CACHORA
A hearty breakfast shall be served in Chaquisqa (06:00 am) after which we will return along the same route to Cachora which is the slope we descended on the first day and which is a smoother climb of two hours until we reach the pass of Capuliyoc. From here, it takes another two hours to reach the village of Cachora along a smoother route, arriving at 12:00 am approximately. During our journey we will observe the exotic flora and fauna as well as sights of majestic snowcapped peaks and the impressive canyon of the Apurimac. In the afternoon we will travel to the medicinal thermal baths of Qonoq where we will remain for one hour and continue later on our journey to the city of Cusco. Upon our arrival in Cusco at 8 p.m., you will be transferred to the hotel. End of the services.
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MANU NATIONAL PARK
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS |
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DAY 01:
We leave Cusco early in the morning in our specialized overland vehicles. Approximately mid-morning we visit the interesting Pre- Inca tombs of Ninamarca, commonly known as “Chullpas”. We continue to Paucartambo, a picturesque Spanish colonial town, and then to the Acjanacu pass, which marks the beginning of the Cultural Zone of Manu Biosphere Reserve. Here, a thick cloak of clouds provides perpetual humidity and makes an ideal habitat for epiphytic plants such as bromeliads. This varied and fascinating world is home of the Cock of the Rock, Spectacled Bear, Orchids, Tree Ferns (one of the oldest living plants), mosses and lichens. This cloud forest exists between 2000 and 3500 meters above sea level, and at least 50% of the plant species found here are endemic to this region. Overnight in our open air lodge “San Pedro”.
DAY 02:
Today we wake up very early to observe the Cock of the Rock (Rupicola peruviana), Peru’s national bird from a platform . The male birds are a vibrant reddish orange, and at about 5:00AM as many as several dozen come together for an exhibition of a mating ritual dance in a place called Lek. The males display their crest, showing off and posturing for the females. The females, fewer in number, watch to select the most suitable males. After breakfast we continue in our overland transport *1 down the narrow road between waterfalls and canyons toward the town of Pilcopata *2 and then to Atalaya port. Here, we board our covered, outboard motor boat and head down the Alto Madre de Dios River for approximately 15 minutes toward our private reserve of “Erika” where we will hike through the interesting trail system that this transitional area between high and low jungle offers. Overnight in the lodge.
*1 Optional: Descend with mountain bikes from our San Pedro Lodge (1700 m.a.s.l.)Cloud Forest to Pilcopata (700 m.a.s.l.) High Jungle. *2 Optional: Here in Pilcopata town we will make the final settings for a 1 ½ to 3 hour river rafting (class I and II rapid) trip down the Koshñipata river where we will have the oportunity for a dip and of course enjoy the spectacular view of the Koñeq Canyon. Continuing down the Alto Madre de Dios River to Erika Lodge.
DAY 03:
This day we will get up very early to board our boat and after five minutes arrive to a Parrot clay Lick called “Collpa” on the riverbanks, where many species of parrots such as the blue headed parrot, white-eyed parakeet, feed for mineral and salt supplements to their diet of seeds and fruits. After that will visit a small lake near to the Alto Madre de Dios River, here we are going to have the chance to see the Hoatzin, a primitive bird, white caimans, many species of birds, insects, etc immediately after we continue to Atalaya where the bus will drive us to Cusco city, arriving late in the afternoon.
New!!! Canopy tour: Our guests traverse from tree to tree and platform to platform using pulleys on horizontal traverse cables, as they sail through the treetops of the tropical rainforest canopy, and over the trails far below. Expert guides assist you in this exciting journey through the different layers of the virgin rain forests and explain what’s going on around you, from the time you leave the ground, until you rappel back down to the forest floor.
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PACAYA SAMIRA NATIONAL RESERVE
4DAYS / 3 NIGHTS |
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Day 01: IQUITOS / PACAYA SAMIRIA LODGE
Reception at the airport by one of our bilingual guides. Transfer to Pacaya - Samiria Amazon Lodge. Acocomodation. Lunch. In the afternoon, we will make a hike through the rainforest to apreciate flora and fauna. Depending of the climate conditions, we will observe a beutiful sunset from our watch-tower. Dinner and briefing about the activities of the next day. Night at Pacaya - Samiria Amazon Lodge.
Day 02: FULL DAY, PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVED
Wild dawn. Breakfast. Departure to the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. In the morning, we will make a journey by boat in the surroundings of the "20 de Enero" village and the mouth of the Pucate river, in search of gray and pink dolphins. We will also have the chance to observe flora, aquatic birds, etc. Later, we will visit the Plantano and Huaylla lakes that have a beutiful landscape. The first thing that gets the attention of the visitors is that the water of the rivers and lakes reflects with the fidelity of a mirror, the sky and the clouds, the vegetation of the shores and the big trees, that the visitors have the sensation of navigating through mirrors of waters.
That is why the Pacaya - Samiria National Reserve is known as the Jungle of the Mirrors. Trip in a canoe (native boat) and fishing to the native style. Lunch (Box Lunch). In the afternoon, we will visit the "20 de Enero" village and the reforestation zone to learn about the way of life of the local people and see their typical activities. Demostration of palm climbers. Exit of the PSNR. Dinner and briefing about the activities of the next day. Night at Pacaya-Samiria Amazon Lodge. Night excursion to observe caymans.
Day 03: FULL DAY, PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVED
Breakfast. Departure to the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. We will make a journey by boat down the Yanayacu river to the surroundings of the "Arequipa" village. We will observe gray and pink dolphins. We will also have the chance to observe a great variety of flora and fauna, like acquatic birds, acquatic turttles, primates, parrots and macaws. Stop at the "Arequipa" village. Dinner. In the afternoon, we will visit the Yanta and Japon lakes, which have a great variety of palms and big trees. The lakes are characterized by the diversity of icthiology fauna. Observation of the flora and fauna. Return through the Yanayacu-Marañon channel. Exit of the PSNR. Lunch. Night at Pacaya-Samiria Amazon Lodge.
Day 04: IQUITOS CITY
Breakfast. Departure to the city of Iquitos. Arrival to the city of Iquitos around midday. City Tour and visit to the handcrafts market (If departure flight permits). Arrival to the airport al time to board your flight.
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SALKANTAY – MACHUPICCHU
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS |
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DAY 01:
CUSCO –SALKANTAYPAMPA
We pick you up from your hotel and travel by bus to Mollepata and then on to Soraypampa in a smaller bus. We will have lunch in Soraypampa with panoramic views of beautiful snow-capped mountains (Umantay and Salkantay) – just the start! We will begin our trek towards Suyro Cocha, our first campsite (4200m/13750ft) taking in the beautiful landscape along the way.
DAY 02:
SALKANTAYPAMPA-RAYANNIYOC
We will have breakfast at 6.30am and begin our walk to the highest pass on this trek (4750m/155300ft) located halfway between Umantay mountain (4120m/13500ft) and Salkantay mountain (6271m/20575ft). From the pass, the views of the 2 snow-capped mountains are incredible.
After a rest, we will continue our walk through a dramatic cloud forest towards Huayracpunku, where we will have lunch. We hike again after lunch in the direction of the start of the jungle until we reach our second campsite, Colcapampa (3300m/10800ft).
DAY 03
RAYANNIYOC- LA PLAYA
After breakfast, at 6.30am, we start trekking for the day through the upper jungle crossing the Lluskamayo River and a variety of little brooks to reach Playa, our lunch stop. From here, we will take a bus to Santa Teresa, our third campsite. After a rest, we will go to the hot springs and enjoy the well-deserved soothing water!
DAY 04:
LA PLAYA – AGUAS CALIENTES TOWN
We will have breakfast at 8am and leave our campsite and Santa Teresa. We will cross the Santa Teresa bridge and follow the upward route of the river. We continue walking, passing a variety of crop plantations, coca, banana etc. until we reach the hydroelectric station town. Here, we will visit a small sacred Inca site. At about 4pm, we will go by train to Aguas Calientes. We will spend the night in a hotel.
DAY 05:
AGUAS CALIENTES-MACHUPICCHU
We will have breakfast at 5.45am then catch the first bus to Machupicchu (15-minute ride) in order to appreciate the magnificent sunrise over the city.
A walking tour (approximately 2 hours) is given by your guide and after this you can explore the mysterious city by yourselves. If you still have energy you can also climb Huaynapicchu (2720m/8890ft)!!! It takes 45 minutes to reach the top.
You will meet your guide in Aguas Calientes (it can be reached by bus or on foot) for lunch and to be given your train tickets back to Cusco. The train usually leaves at 15.55 and we will arrive back in Cusco at about 20.45.
If desired, an extra night in Aguas Calientes town can be arranged. This option is very popular as it allows more time to explore Machupicchu. There are also thermal springs in the town (entrance 10 soles) which are a real treat after finishing the trail!!!
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NATIONAL PARK TAMBOPATA
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS |
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Day 1:
Reception at the airport and transportation to the WASAI Maldonado Lodge, where you will receive a welcoming tropical fruit beverage. You will embark for a 3 to 4 1/2 hour motorboat trip up the Tambopata river to Tambopata Lodge & Research Center (box lunch on route). During the trip we will be able to observe the local farms, while groups of birds pass over the boat. Opportunity to see families of Capybaras, the largest rodents in the world. Reception, accommodation at the lodge, and lunch.
After a short rest we will have a brief introductory walk in the forest nearby to learn basic principles of ecology and hear some wildlife natural history . Return to the lodge for dinner.
After dinner we will make our first visit to the forest to observe the nocturnal life of insects, frogs of various colors, and an occasional encounter with nocturnal mammals. We will enjoy the diverse sounds of the jungle which will accompany our first night in amazonia. Sleep at Wasai Tambopata Lodge.
Day 2:
Wake up early (5 am) and travel up the Tambopata River for an our and half to the Bahuaja- Sonene National Park. You will see a magical sunrise and it is a great opportunity to see animals such as capybaras, tapir , Jaguar, and deer in the surrounding virgin forest. We will observe ( from an appropriate distance) one of the greatest spectacle of the rainforest: Hundreds of parrots, parakeets and macaws of varius species, enjoying their diet of mineral salts on a river bank. We will have a hot drink and a snack whilst watching birds and go for a short walk to look for animals such as monkeys. We will return to to the lodge to have a late breakfast, and rest.
After lunch we will enter the verdant jungle on a special trail to observe wild life. We will then enter the territory of peccaries, deer, and others, with the possibility to hear or see the tracks of them, or discovering a troop of monkeys traveling through the forest in search of food. Time permitting, we will be able to enjoy a relaxing swim in the cascade of the cat.
After dinner we can make another trip through the jungle, search for caimans or relax in our lodge surrounded by exotic nocturnal sounds.
Day 3:
After breakfast we will make a trip in boat to the WASAI Maldonado Lodge, in Puerto Maldonado where we will relax in our bungalows and enjoy a tasty lunch. After lunch we will leave and travel for twenty minutes on the Madre de Dios River, to the access trail to Lake Sandoval, a beautiful typical rainforest oxbow lake. 5 km hike to the banks of the lake. There we will board a canoe to paddle around the lake enjoying the beauty of the landscape and observing the wildlife, such as kingfishers, herons, hoatzins (unique pre historic looking birds) , monkeys, etc. If we are lucky we could see the family of giant otters which live at the lake. We will have the opportunity to observe piranhas eating some pieces of meat and swim in the lake!. Prepare yourself for a spectacular sunset.
It is time to begin our return hike to the Madre de Dios River to return to Puerto Maldonado. There we will stay in the modern and comfortable bungalows of Maldonado Lodge. After dinner we will be able to rest or go around the city on foot or on bicycle. We can enjoy the pool and its cascade surrounded by verdant vegetation. Rest of the night free to enjoy the night life of this welcoming city.
Day 4 Breakfast and transportation to the airport.
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TREKKING COLCA
3 DAYS/ 2 NIGHTS |
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DAY 1:
At 1:20am we Start with the transfer from the hotel to the bus station to take the bus to the Cabanaconde town
Arrive and having breakfast
At 8:30 we start the trekking for 3 hours. Arrive to Llahuar town, we take our lunch there
Them we visit the termal waters and have dinner.
DAY 02:
After we have our breakfast we start the trekking to Paclla Sangalle town.
Lunch there and a time for relax in the pool
At night we have our dinner
DAY 3:
Very early in the moorning, we start the trekking to Cabanaconde town, breakfast.
We go by bus to the Mirador del Condor in Chivay town
Them we visit the termal waters La Calera and have our lunch
Return by bus to Arequipa city
Arrive and transfer to the hotel
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TREKKING LLANGANUCO HUARAZ
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS |
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Day 1:
We leave from Huaraz to Cashapampa by car, proxily 3 hour, The walk begins from the town Cashpampa from here we will start to enter for the valley Santa Cruz, approximate 6 hours for up to the camp Llamacorral (3750m), where we will make the first camp. From here is possible see the beautiful Taulliraju mountain.
Difficulty: medium, of 5 at 6 hours of walk
Day 2:
You begin the walk ascending a little to enter toward the valley Arhuaycocha and to go until the field of the Alpamayo, you can see the wonderful snowiest: Quitaraju (6036m.), Alpamayo (5947m), Artesonraju (6025m) and the Pucajirca after we go down to the second camp, Taullipampa camp (4100 m)
Difficulty: medium, of 4 at 5 hours of walk
Day 3:
One walks toward Tip Unión (4750m) ascending this day of 3600 up to 4750m., being considered this day like the most difficult, but being compensated with the view of the majestic one Taulliraju(5830m), Santa Cruz(5829m), Alpamayo(5947m), etc. Stop descending of 4750m to 3800m. until Cachina and to make the last camp.
Difficulty: medium, of 6 at 7 hours of walk
Day 4:
We will start the morning with a beautiful view of the Taulliraju mountain; soon we star to walk to the Huaripampa, beautiful town with a nice people and houses. We will arrived to Vaquería from here we take the bus for Huaraz, in this rout we will arrived to the pass Portachuelo (4750m), from here we will saw the most important mountains of the National Park Huascarán, like Huascarán, the most high mountain in Perú, Chopicalcaqui, the for tips of Huandoy, the king of the Cordillera Blanca, Chacraraju, Pisco. Also the beautiful vegetation. For arrived to Yungay, one city of the Callejón de Huaylas and lastly we will arrived to Huaraz.
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