Amazon Treehouse and Machu Picchu
This fantastic nine-day tour takes you to the city of the Inca Empire and the Amazon rainforest. You will get to see the city that was once the capital of the empire, Cuzco, and retrace the footsteps of Incan farmers, holy people, and families around the ruins of the Sacred Valley. The headline sight on this trip, however, has to be the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu. You will arrive at sunrise – a symbolic time for the Incans – and watch dawn break over the weathered walls of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Plus, you’ll stay at the Treehouse Lodge in the middle of the Amazon near the Pacaya Samiria Reserve.
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HighlightsLima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Iquitos
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Duration9 days
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Start PointLima
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Finish PointLima
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Trip StyleAdventure, Wildlife, History & Culture, Honeymoon
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IncludedAll BreakfastsHotel nights as per the itineraryTravel InsuranceTrain to/from Machu Picchu24/7 SupportEntrance feesAccredited Tour GuidesTours and Transfers
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Not IncludedDomestic airfareTipsMeals not mentionedInternational airfare
Day 1: LIMA
Land in Lima and catch your private transfer to your hotel.
No meals included.
Day 2: LIMA - CUZCO
Arrive in the historic capital of the Incan Empire and catch your private transfer to your hotel.
Embark on a Cuzco city tour. Take in the yawning main plaza with its colonial architecture and lofty cathedral, before seeing the Santa Domingo Convent. Then head to the outskirts of the city to explore the Incan ruins of the Sacsayhuaman Inca Fortress, Quenco and Tambomachay.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 3: CUZCO - SACRED VALLEY - MACHU PICCHU
Venture into the Sacred Valley. The hull of this valley was home to thousands of Incan people. You'll visit Awanacancha where we will see Andean camelids such as llamas and alpacas. You'll get to explore the ruins of Pisaq and have chance to browse around the animated modern market. Plus you'll visit the ancient town of Ollantaytambo.
In the afternoon, you'll take the train to Aguas Calientes – the village at the gateway to Machu Picchu.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.
Day 4: MACHU PICCHU - CUZCO
Wake up early to reach Machu Picchu for sunrise. On clear days you can watch the sun halo around Huayna Picchu – the mountain that stands sentry over the entire citadel – before nature turns the lights on over the rest of the site.
Once the day has dawned, take a guided tour around the ruins of Machu Picchu to see sights like the ritual baths, Palace of the Princess, and the Temple of the Sun.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 5: CUZCO - IQUITOS
Welcome to Iquitos! A private transfer will take you to the fantastic Treehouse Lodge in the Amazon Rainforest.
You'll have the chance to choose different activities as breakfast in boat at the world famous Pink and Gray Dolphins, Dugout Canoe trip, Jungle walk and much more!
Meals: Lunch & Dinner.
Day 6: IQUITOS
Keep exploring the Amazon by taking the jungle cruise to see abundant wildlife and nature, bird watching or any other excursion of your choice.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 7: IQUITOS
Today, you will keep enjoying the Amazon rainforest. Go on a great adventure to one of the many piranha fishing spots in the area or you could spot some caimans at night!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 8: IQUITOS - LIMA
A private transfer will take you to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 9: LIMA
Embark on a Lima city tour. Sights boomerang from old to new. You'll visit the main plaza, the Presidential Palace and take in the 17th century Monastery of San Francisco with its eerie catacombs.
At agreed time, private transfer will take you to the airport to take your flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast.