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PERU: MACHU PICCHU & THE AMAZON 2020

ITINERARY

Peru

Journey overview

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10 nights / 11 days

4 Guests

DAY PROGRAMME

1 Arrival at Lima Airport transfer to Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport (walking distance)

Overnight: Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport

2 Transfer to Lima Airport for flight to Cusco

Scheduled flight Lima to Cusco

Private transfer to the Sacred Valley of the Incas

Visit Awanakancha and Pisac market/town en route

Overnight: Sol y Luna

3 Full day Sacred Valley tour: Maras/Moray/Ollantaytambo

Lunch Huayoccari Hacienda

Overnight: Sol y Luna

4 Private transfer to Ollantaytambo Train Station

Depart on the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu

Arrival at Aguas Calientes Train Station bus transfer to Machu Picchu

Private guided tour

Bus transfer to Aguas Calientes town, transfer to hotel (walking distance)

Overnight: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

5 Bus transfer to Machu Picchu, private guided tour (optional hikes)

Bus transfer to Aguas Calientes Station

Depart on the deluxe Belmond Hiram Bingham train

Private transfer from Poroy Train Station to Belmond Monasterio Hotel

Overnight: Belmond Monasterio Hotel

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6 Morning tour Cusco and nearby ruins

Afternoon at your leisure

Overnight: Belmond Monasterio Hotel

7 Transfer to Cusco Airport

Scheduled flight Cusco to Lima

Arrival in Lima assistance to connect with your flight to Iquitos

Scheduled flight Lima to Iquitos

Arrival in Iquitos, transfer to dock to board the Aria Amazon

Amazon Cruise activities

Overnight: Aria Amazon

8 Amazon Cruise activities






11 Transfer to Iquitos Airport for flight to Lima

Scheduled flight Iquito to Lima

Arrival in Lima, assistance to connect with your outbound flight.

Departure

Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport

Day 1

Welcome to Peru!

On arrival in Lima, you will be warmly welcomed by a

representative from andBeyond, who will transfer you to your

hotel (walking distance)

Day excludes: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport

The Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport features comfortably

furnished rooms and suites. All rooms include cable TV, free Wi-

Fi, and private bathrooms. The suites have a separate living

area and include a hot tub. The spa on the premises offers

relaxing treatments. The Paprika Lima Airport Restaurant

serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. The on-site bar is

available for drinks and refreshments.

Sol y Luna

Day 2

Morning private transfer to the Airport of Lima for your flight

to Cusco.

On arrival in Cusco your guide will be waiting for you to transfer

to the Sacred Valley of the Inca, enjoy a 1.30hours scenic drive.

On your way you will have the opportunity to visit

Awanakancha, where you will learn the tradition of weaving, a

private initiative that brings together 14 rural communities, in

which textiles made by the people of these communities are on

display. Besides the exposition of weavings, the Awanakancha

also has a display of the different types of indigenous camelids:

the llama, the vicuña, the guanaco (though the latter is

currently in danger of extinction).

Then we will make a stop at the local village of Pisac, famous

for its colorful market which attracts tourists from all over the

world to try their hand at bartering for local sweaters, ponchos,

wall hangings, jewellery and goods.

Continue to your hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas for

check in.

Rest of the day will be at your leisure for an easy

acclimatisation to altitude.

Day includes: Breakfast

Day excludes: Lunch/Dinner

Day 3

Your full day tour today will start with a visit to Moray. The

main feature that impresses is its system of circular agricultural

terraces, which are up to 330 feet deep. They are build using

retaining walls connected by an irrigation system. Moray can be

considered a crop lab– they used the terraces to create micro-

climates and grow various products.

We will continue on to Maras, the salt mines, or the famous "salt

pools" The salt mines of Maras are still in use today. These days

there are thousands of pools, or pocitos, with each pocito

yielding around 150 kilograms of salt per month. You can visit

the salt mines and explore them along narrow paths. It’s

fascinating to watch locals harvest the salt, a process that

hasn’t changed in thousands of years.

Lunch today will be at Hacienda Huayoccari, tucked away in the

lush, vegetation-filled private estate of the Lambarri-Orihuela

family in the village of Huayoccari. The Hacienda houses the

owners private collection of pre-Colombian, Incan and colonial

artefacts including an impressive collection of ‘Qeros’ the

traditional drinking vessels. Browse through the interesting

museum with a welcome pisco sour in hand before heading into

the dining area.

After lunch, we will continue to Ollantaytambo, a lovely village

that preserves the designs of Inca buildings. Among this place's

most impressive attractions are the ceremonial temple in

worship of water and a fortress that guarded the entrance to

the valley to repel any invasions. The fortress is a stone colossus

that was built between two mountains to protect the valley.

Day includes: Breakfast/ Box-Lunch

Day excludes: Dinner

Sol y Luna

Surrounded by the mountains, at a short distance from Machu

Picchu, Sol Y Luna gathers both the cultural and natural

diversity of the country in an exquisite experience of contrast.

Each of the forty-three casitas is surrounded by gardens filled

with flora native to the Sacred Valley and all face the Andes

Mountains where the Incas believed their gods dwelled.

Rooms range from superior to premium, each featuring heating,

safe box, telephone, and bathrobes. Using the products of every

local harvest guests can enjoy delicate gastronomy respecting

original flavours. Amenities include the Yacu Wasi Spa, heated

swimming pool, Jacuzzi, outdoor lounge, a fitness centre, and

gymnasium.

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

Day 4

This morning please meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel,

who will transfer you to Ollantaytambo Train Station.

Departure from Ollantaytambo train station to Machu Picchu on

the Vistadome train.

Reception at the train station by the hotel’s representatives

that will take care of your luggage. Your guide will accompany

with a short walk to the buses that leads to the citadel and

board the 30-minute ride to Machu Picchu Citadel. (8000 ft. –

2432 m.a.s.l.)

Explore the enigmatic citadel of Machu Picchu accompanied

with your guide for three hours. Your expert guide will lead

you through the site, providing archaeological and historical

information on key areas of interest, including Intihuatana (the

Sun Dial), the Sacred Plaza and the Temple of the Sun.

This is an opportunity to revel in the energy and atmosphere of

one of the most significant and spectacular archaeological sites

on the planet, surrounded by the cloud forest, Wayna Picchu

and Inti Punku (the Sun Gate), the entrance to the Machu Picchu

Inca trail.

Dinner will be at your hotel

Day includes: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

Popular with those heading to the ancient citadel of Machu

Picchu, Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel is an intimate

Andean village with terraced hills, waterfalls, stone pathways

and 83 whitewashed adobe casitas tucked away in the cloud

forest. Member of National Geographic Unique Lodges of the

World, the property has 12 acres of exquisite natural beauty,

where 214 bird species – such as the golden-headed quetzal and

the iconic Andean cock-of-the-rock – and the world’s largest

native orchid collection (372 species) have been registered.

After exploring the Historic Sanctuary and in-house excursions,

guests can enjoy the Unu Spa, which combines the classic

nurturing with a mystical Andean approach. Natural products

are derived from local botanical extracts (mint, eucalyptus and

orchids), thus providing a pleasing spiritual, sensual and

soothing experience. The first-class restaurant features

stunning views of Vilcanota River, and shares the secrets of

Peruvian cuisine with a contemporary twist.

Belmond Monasterio Hotel

Day 5

This morning rise early, take the bus and enjoy the prospects

of a walk through Machu Picchu at sunrise, something which

people of strong spirituality believe to be the highlight of a visit

to Machu Picchu.

Today you will have the option to do one or two of these hikes:

Huayna Picchu, one of the highlights of a visit to Machu Picchu.

The views of the Citadel and surrounding landscape are

extraordinary from the top and well worth the climbing effort.

Inti Punku or Sun Gate, it takes about an hour each way and is

an uphill strenuous hike on the way out to the Gate.

Inca Bridge, constructed of a few narrow logs perched above a

sheer vertical drop – is believed to have served as a secret

entrance to Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu Mountain, large granite steps comprise most of

its trail and wind all the way to the top. The steep climb is a

challenging but rewarding hike and the 360-degree views at the

top are a gorgeous reward.

Rest of the morning continue touring Machu Picchu with your

guide.

Bus transfer to Aguas Calientes train station to board the deluxe

Hiram Bingham train to Cusco.

Dinner and entertainment on board

On arrival in Poroy train station, private transfer to your hotel

Day includes: Breakfast/Lunch

Day excludes: Dinner

Day 6

This morning, you will embark on a guided city tour of

Cusco. Visiting the most important places of the Archaeological

Capital of America which was the capital of the Inca's Empire.

Observe the mixture of the 3 cultures: the native quechuas

Indians, the Spanish conquerors and the actual people. We

include the visit of the Main Square, the Cathedral, the church

of "La Compañía" and the Santo Domingo Church former

Koricancha Temple.

Your morning tour will end with a visit to the impressive fortress

of Sacsayhuaman, built overlooking the Inca navel off Cuzco

(Cusco). The 'fortress' is composed of three large terraced

walls, which are said to represent the 'Teeth of the Jaguar'

Afternoon will be at your leisure.


Day excludes: Lunch/Dinner

Belmond Monasterio Hotel

When you open your window on Cusco, you can expect your

heart to soar as high as the Andean birds. Viewed from Belmond

Hotel Monasterio, the sight of this ancient city cradled in the

embrace of Peru’s vast mountains is among the world’s most

stirring. This hotel allows travellers to immerse themselves in

Cusco’s rich history and experience the city in a completely

unique way.

Day 7

Early morning private transfer to Cusco Airport for your flight

to Iquitos via Lima

On arrival in Lima you will be assisted to connect with your

flight to Iquitos.

IQUITOS/NAUTA/EMBARKATION/MARAÑONRIVER

We will meetatIquitos International Airportthen journey

together by air-conditioned vehicle through thePeruvian

countryside to arrive at our Nauta Lounge in time for lunch, or

we will serve a box lunch en routedepending on the flight arrival

time. In the afternoon, we will set off on your first skiff

excursionto visitthe birthplace of the Amazon.

At 6:00pm, we will board the ARIA AMAZON.1Settle into your

generouslyproportioned suite as you begin one of life’s greatest

adventures. Following a routine safety drill andintroduction to

our naturalist guides, we gather forinnovative Amazonian

cuisinecreated by ourExecutiveChef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino,

whose restaurant, Malabar, is the one of Lima’s top

rankeddiningexperiences.

Day includes: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 8

UCAYALI RIVER / PACAYA RIVER

Boarding our skiffs, we start the day like Amazon River

dwellers, cruising along the Ucayali River. As these farmers and

fishermen go about their business, we search for pink river

dolphins in these pristine waters. Later in the day, we return to

the skiffs, to ride along the black waters of the Pacaya River at

dusk, searching for the mysterious wildlife that come out after

dark and with extraordinary stargazing


Day 9

PACAYA RIVER / UCAYALI RIVER / TAPICHE RIVER

The rewards of our early start today are plentiful, including a

full day excursion by skiff along the Pacaya River, going deeper

into pristine landscape shared with great egret, capuchin

monkeys and taricaya turtles. After lunch, we will have a paiche

fishing demonstration, the second largest river fish in the

world. Later, we venture out by skiffs on the Ucayali River

alongside the banana boats transporting their jungle products

to the port of Requena, keeping an eye out for pink river

dolphins.


Day 10

CLAVERO LAKE / SAN JOSE DE SARAPANGA FOREST

Choose to go jungle walking, canoeing, kayaking or swimming

on the black water Yarapa or Clavero River in the morning.

Come afternoon, take a short jungle walk in the San Jose de

Sarapanga forest and see the unforgettable giant water lilies.

This evening before dinner, we will gather to introduce you to

some of the crewmembers whom you may not have met,

working "behind the scenes" to ensure your countless

exceptional experiences aboard the ARIA AMAZON.


Aria Amazon

Designed by innovative architect Jordi Puig, Aria Amazon is a

river cruise ship that is custom-built to explore the Peruvian

Amazon and the famed Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve in

absolute comfort and luxury — with minimal impact to the

delicate Amazon river and rainforest environment.

On board, 16 spacious suites with floor-to-ceiling windows give

guests a full view of the Amazon’s majestic river and

rainforests. The top deck features ample amenities that include

a jacuzzi, indoor lounge and bar, and an outdoor observation

deck. In the dining room, guests also savor the best of Peruvian

cuisine with a comprehensive dining menu created by Pedro

Miguel Schiaffino, one of Peru’s most accomplished chefs known

for using produce and ingredients from the Peruvian Amazon.

With small-group excursions of no larger than eight conducted

by highly-experienced naturalist guides, guests can be assured

of the most fulfilling, life-enriching wildlife encounters they

can get in the Amazon rainforest. Our custom-designed

ergonomic fleet of private launch boats, manned skillfully by

our captain and crew, adds to the comfort of every wild

exploration.

Setting a green example for every other Amazon river cruise

vessel in the region, Aria Amazon features a water treatment

plant and virtually smoke-free, fuel efficient engines that

comply with strict US and international environmental

standards.

Departure

Day 11

ARRIVAL IN NAUTA / MANATEE RESCUE CENTER / TRANSFER

TO THE AIRPORT

This morning, we will visit the local fresh market with your

guides who can identify the day’s catch by the fishermen of

Amazonia and the region’s exotic fruits. Return to the ARIA for

breakfast and to pack up. Before saying goodbye, we visit the

Manatee Rescue Center, a kind of animal orphanage for

Amazonian manatees to rescue, rehabilitate and release them

back into the wild. We will also visit San Juan craft market on

route to the airport.

Depart to Lima.

On arrival in Lima you will be met and assisted to connect with

your outbound flight.


Day excludes:Lunch/Dinner

Flights

DAY DETAILS

Day 2 Jorge Chavez International Airport to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

Day 7 Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport

Day 7 Jorge Chavez International Airport to Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport

Day 11 Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport

OPTION 1: Accommodation

DATE DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

1 – 2 Lima Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport SUPERIOR ROOM

Breakfast

2 – 4 The Sacred Valley of the

Incas

Sol y Luna CASITA DELUXE

Breakfast

4 – 5 Machu Picchu Pueblo Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel JUNIOR SUITE

Half Board

5 – 7 Cusco Belmond Monasterio Hotel DELUXE ROOM

Breakfast

7 - 11 Iquitos / Amazon Aria Amazon DESIGN SUITE - FIRST DECK

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Pricing: Option 1-

PRICE PER PERSON IN USD

(GROSS)

DOUBLE / TWIN

ACCOMMODATION

SINGLE

ACCOMMODATION

AIRFARE LIMA/CUSCO/LIMA/IQUITOS/LIMA

2 GUESTS US$12,512.00 US$16,512.00 US$950.00

3 GUESTS US$12,175.00 US$16,175.00 US$950.00

4/6 GUESTS US$11,966.00 US$15,966.00 US$950.00

7/9 GUESTS US$11,624.00 US$15,624.00 US$950.00

OPTION 2: Accommodation

DATE DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

1 – 2 Lima Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport SUPERIOR ROOM

Breakfast

2 – 4 The Sacred Valley of the

Incas

Sol y Luna CASITA SUPERIOR

Breakfast

4 – 5 Machu Picchu Pueblo Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel JUNIOR SUITE

Half Board

5 – 7 Cusco Palacio del Inka, Luxury Collection DELUXE ROOM

Breakfast

7 - 11 Iquitos / Amazon Delfin III Upper Suite

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Pricing: Option 2

PRICE PER PERSON IN USD

(GROSS)

DOUBLE / TWIN

ACCOMMODATION

SINGLE

ACCOMMODATION

AIRFARE LIMA/CUSCO/LIMA/IQUITOS/LIMA

2 GUESTS US$9,589.00 US$13,404.00 US$950.00

3 GUESTS US$9,252.00 US$13,067.00 US$950.00

4/6 GUESTS US$8,783.00 US$12,598.00 US$950.00

7/9 GUESTS US$8,701.00 US$12,516.00 US$950.00

What’s included:

All nights of accommodation mentioned in the program

Private transportation in the best available vehicles in each city

Private tours with English speaking local guides

Galapagos transfers and excursions in shared basis (grouptours)

Galapagos National Park tax - entrance fees

Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu and all sites mentioned in the itinerary

Taxes included, where applicable

What’s not included:

International Airfare

Domestic Air Tickets (quoted separately)

Early check in or late check-out charges

Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, etc.

Any video/still camera fee during the trip

Tipping, Drinks, Excess of baggage, Insurance

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