J.O.S.T PERU'

This hike, following the last part of the ancient trail known as the Sacred Trail, takes you to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. Enjoy wonderful and impressive views of the Urubamba River canyon, visit the beautiful Wiñayhuayna archeological remains, and finally visit the amazing Machu Picchu. 

Day 1:    Cusco – Wiñayhuayna – Aguas Calientes.

From your hotel, your tour starts with the guided transfer to the Poroy train station of Cusco. The train ride will drop us off at “Km. 104 (2250 m)” where we have check in at the Warden’s post of Chachabamba Incas’ Ruins. From this point, we will begin ascending over 700 m along the ancient Inca Trail. Accompanied by an impressive landscape, the steps lead up to Wiñayhuayna, one of the largest and best-preserved Inca Ruins along the Trail. After a visit to these impressive mountain side constructions, we will continue our trek towards The Intipunku or (Sun-Gate) from where we will have an amazing view of the Machu Picchu citadel. We will join the tourist public bus transport down to Aguas Calientes to overnight in a local hotel (3 stars hotel – upgrade upon request). Lunch Box included.

Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours

Day 2:   Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco 

In the early morning, we will take the public bus up to the entrance to Machu Picchu. From here we will start the guided visit to one of the most famous citadels in the world. The tour will take us through the main points of the amazing complex, including the religious, agricultural and habitational areas. In the late afternoon, we take the public bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes to pick up our return train to Cusco (Poroy station) followed by a transfer to your hotel. Breakfast included.

Price per person: US$ 390.-

Included: All transfers, professional English-speaking guide, noted meals, hotel in Aguas Calientes (3 stars), food services as noted in the program, first aid kit. 

Not included: return train ticket from Cusco (Poroy station) to Aguas Calientes (Expedition Class train: $195.-pp), entrance fee (approx. us$ 75.- pp – student: us$ 40); tips; personal trekking equipment, extras.

Grading:  moderate

Our departures are guaranteed every day of the week year-round (except in February when the Sacred Trail is closed for maintenance) with minimum 2 participants.

A hike along the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu can be one of the most wonderful trekking experiences in South America. This trekking takes you through enchanting scenery with different landscapes and climates and finally arriving at the spectacular city of the Incas: Machu Picchu. 

Day 1: Cusco – Pisca q´uchu (Km 82) – Wuayllabamba – Ayapata Camp (3500m / 11480ft).

The day begins early, between 05:00 to 5:30 a.m. with a pick-up service from the hotels in Cusco. We will drive across villages such as Yucay, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo located along the Sacred Valley of the Incas. After a 3-hour drive we will arrive at the place known as Kilometer 82 (2600m / 8528ft).  This point is where the first passenger control booth is located and here all tourists must register to be able to start the trek. From this place, 43 kms of mountains, Andean valleys, rivers and lush cloud and tropical forests separate us from Machu Picchu. On our way to our first camp at Ayapata, we trek the first part on a mainly flat path with slight ascents, taking us approximately 2 until we reach Llactapata’s (town in the heights), an interesting archaeological complex. Then we will continue into the valley of the Kusichaca River, from where our route follows a slight ascent up to Wuayllabamba village located at 3100 meters (10168feet). Here will have lunch and after a short rest and following the sides of the Llullucha river, we continue up to 3 Piedras and then crossing a beautiful forest oh typical Andean trees, we will arrive to our first camp on Ayapata located at 3500 meters of altitude. Lunch box and Dinner included.

Total trekking time: 6 to 7 hours (including lunch and resting time)

Distance: 15 kms

Day 2: Ayapata Camp – Chaquicocha Camp (3680m / 12033 ft).

At 7 a.m. and after breakfast, we begin our second day of our adventure starting with a way up to the highest point of the whole circuit climbing an altitude of 520 meters to reach the pass known as Warmihuañusca (“dead woman”) located at 4200 m of altitude (13776 ft). The slow step ascent will take about 3 hours approximately. From the pass, we can enjoy an astonishing view of the surroundings and the magnificent landscape. This is a windy area, so it is important to wear warm clothing. After enjoying the great views, we overcome the pass and continue our way down to the Pacaymayo Camp located at 3500m (11480ft) where we will have lunch. After a short rest we continue our hike climbing up to the Inca remains known as Runkurakay at 3800m / 12465ft. Then we climb to the second-high pass located at 3940m / 12916ft and following a step descend on typical Inca stone stairs we will reach the entrance to the beautiful Sayaqmarka Inca town (3600m / 11808ft). After visiting this amazing Inca remains, we continue our hike to finally reach our Chaquicocha Camp where our porters welcome us with a nice warm tea and snacks. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.

Total trekking time: 7 to 8 hours (including lunch and resting time)

Distance: 15 kms

Day 03: Chaquicocha Camp – Phuyupatamarca - Wiñay Wuayna Camp: 

In our third day we begin hiking along a beautiful cloud forest with impressive views of the profound mountain gorges located on the northwest side of the Inca Trail. Along the way we will cross the tunnels carved in granitic rock and later, we reach the 3rd high pass at 3670m / 12038ft and then promptly we will arrive to the site known as Phuyupatamarka (“town above the clouds”) located at 3600m / 11808ft) from where weather permitting we can enjoy fabulous views of the Urubamba gorge. Then continuing out descend, we face an impressive array of endless rock steps until we arrive to the Intipata site located at 2850m (9348ft), an incredible complex of terraces and platforms built in the middle of the hillside of a mountain covered by thick vegetation. Our today’s hike finally leads us to Wiñay Wuayna camp (“Forever Young”) located at 2700m (8856ft). after enjoying a hearty lunch, we will make a visit to the amazing Inca remains of Wiñay Wuayna situated not far from our camp. Enjoy dinner and a well-deserved rest. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Total trekking time: 4 to 5 hours (including lunch and resting time)

Distance: 8 kms

Day 4:  Wiñay Wuayna Camp – Machu Picchu – Cusco

The day begins earlier (3:30 a.m.) than usually with a light breakfast and then we walk to the control post where we must wait for about 1.5 hours until the sky starts clearing and the park guard will permit us to start the hike in the last part of the Inca Trail. After 1.5 hours of a nice hike along cloud forest, we arrive at the famous Inti Punku (“Sun Gate") at 2700m (8856ft) from where and weather permitting, we will have the first impressive views of the majestic Inca City of Machu Picchu. This view is overwhelming, making to our senses to fill with an indescriptible emotion when observing that fabulous view of the Inca City and of the amazing landscape surrounding it. From the Inti Punku it is only 1 km more to arrive to the city and enjoy a guided visit to one the most important archeological discoveries of recent times in the world. At about 13:00 we will be transported, by bus, from the citadel down to the village of Aguas Calientes where we will enjoy a farewell lunch and afterwards we go to the station for our train ride back to Ollantaytambo town where our private car and driver is waiting to transport us back to our hotels in Cusco. Breakfast and Lunch included.

Total trekking time: 3 to 3.5 hours (including the visit to Machu Picchu)

Distance: 5 kms

Price per person: US$ 760.-

Included: All transfers, transport to/from trek start point, professional English-speaking guide, noted meals, complete camping equipment (tents for 2 persons, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent), complete food services while on the trek, cook, helpers, porters, first aid kit. 

Not included: international and domestic flights; Inca Trail entrance fee (approx. us$ 100 per person; student us$ 50.-); one-way train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollanta Train Station (Tourist Class train: us$ 115.-), extra personal porters (us$ 200. - per porter), tips, personal trekking gear, extras, personal travel insurance.

Grading:  moderate

Personal baggage weight allowance per passenger: 5 kgs (this to be carried by porters). Passengers must carry a day backpack (suggested 30-40 lts) with their personal belongings you need for the day hike (lunch box, warm clothing, photo camera, etc.).   

Our departures are guaranteed every day of the week year-round (except in February when the Inca Trail is closed for maintenance) with minimum 2 participants.

Inca trail Special remarks: 

1) Bookings for the Inca Trail, and per the Peruvian Government new regulations, are possible only if there are available spaces for the Inca Trail (now is not allowed to be within the circuit more than 400 hundred people including passengers, porters, helpers, guides, etc.). Therefore, to guarantee you are booked, and once we get your request, we need first to check spaces availability. If we find them, we will notify you immediately and then we need an urgent prepayment of $220. - per passenger to buy the entrance tickets (boletos). Please consider that once bought the tickets, the prepayment amount is not refundable in case of tour cancellation. 

If you are interested in doing the Inca Trail, it is necessary to receive your formal request as soon as possible. Together with this, we need the following information: 

- Full name (as per is stated in your passport)

- Passport number

- Nationality

- Date of birth

- Age

- Gender

- Dates for your trip

The Confirmation of your booking, we will give to you the following day after your pre-booking has been received, and the prepayment has been done.

If Inca trail spaces are not available, we offer other trekking possibilities to Machu Picchu including the beautiful and awesome Salcantay – Machu Picchu Inca Trail. 

2) Use of Ski Poles or Sticks: In case passengers desire to carry sticks or ski poles to facilitate the trekking on the Inca Trail, these should be with rubber tips (metal tips are not permitted).

3) Weight allowance for Inca Trail:

For the Inca Trail, you must put in a duffel bag those things you will need for the trek (sleeping bag, extra clothing, cleaning goods, foam or Thermarest mattress, etc.). This duffel bag will carry our porters and must have a total weight of maximum 5 kgs. Those items (photo camera, warm clothing, wind jacket, box lunch, etc.) you will need for the trekking days, you must carry yourself in a day backpack (suggested a 30-40 lts back pack) unless you will pay for a personal extra porter (us$ 200.- per porter). In this case, this extra porter availability will depend of spaces availability for the Inca Trail.

This tour allows you to visit the 3 most important tourist attractions located south of Lima: We begin this journey travelling to Paracas aboard a comfortable tourist bus. At Paracas enjoy a boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands, a wonderful array of small islands where you will see dozens of sea lions and hundreds of marine birds including Humboldt penguins, pelicans, boobies and many others marine species. Then we take you to the small city of Nazca where you will board a small plane to fly over a bizarre desert where 2000 years ago ancient Peruvians drew huge figures and etched hundreds of lines, now known as “The Nazca Lines".

Day 1: Lima – Paracas & Ballestas – Nazca.

03:00 a.m. We will pick up you from your hotel in Lima and then transfer to the bus station where you will board the comfortable Cruzero Bus service. A 3hours drive will take you to the bay of Paracas where upon arrival our local guide will meet and transfer you to the Paracas port where you will board a speed boat to visit the Ballestas Islands for 2 hours. During the shared boat excursion you will see many attractions including a huge design etched on the slope of a hill. This is known by the local people as The Candelabra, a huge figure that can be seen clearly from the sea. Afterwards, we will continue our excursion around the Ballestas Islands, where you will observe hundreds of birds (Peruvian Bobbies, Pelicans, Cormorants and many more) flying above the Islands. A colony of sea lions will be on the shore of the beaches, and if you are lucky you also can see the famous Humboldt Penguins and dolphins swimming nearby. While landing on the islands is prohibited, incredible views of the fauna can be seen aboard the boat. After our visit to the islands, by land we will explore some beautiful areas of the Paracas National Reserve and the interpretation center. Later, at the city of Ica we will visit the vineyards of Pisco (a grape brandy) and the Huacachina oasis where huge white sand dunes surrounding the lagoon are perfect for practicing sand boarding. Then with a shared public transport we continue our trip to Nazca. Overnight in a comfortable 3-star hotel. 

Day 2: Nazca Lines flight - Lima

At 08:00 a.m. you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airdrome of Nazca. Prior the flight you will watch an interesting documentary film which lasts about 40 minutes and involves great information about the Nazca Culture. During the aerial tour you will see an impressive representation of a monkey, a whale, a spider, a hummingbird, a parrot, a condor, geometrical shapes and hundreds of straight lines crisscrossing the Nazca desert. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to the bus station to take a comfortable bus to the City of Lima where you will arrive approximately at 20:30 h. Upon your arrival you will be met by our representative at the bus station and then transferred to your hotel. Breakfast included.

Tour Highlights:

Ballestas Islands & Paracas Reserve

Nazca Lines

Price per Person: us$525. - (in shared twin or double bed room accommodation)

(Minimum 2 participants)

Single Supplement: us$ 25. - Per person.

Included: shared comfortable bus transport, Spanish / English speaking guides, entrance fees, 3* hotel accommodations (in DW or Twin bed room), flight over Nazca Lines, breakfast on day 2.

Departures: Every day at 3:30 a.m. (from Lima). Minimum 2 participants are required.

Transfer service (one way) from the airport to your hotel in Cusco.

Price per Person: us$ 18. - (Minimum 2 passengers are required)

Included: shared transport and English speaking guide. 

Departures: Guaranteed with minimum 2 participants. Every day at any time 

At an appointed time, we will meet at the Plaza de Armas in front of the Cathedral of Cusco. Our first visit will be walking tour to visit the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and the Korikancha temple. Afterwards transport to Sacsayhuaman where our tour will take us to visit the nearby Inca remains of Cusco’s: Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Tambomachay and Pucapucara. Transport back to Cusco. 

Tour Highlights:

Plaza de Armas of Cusco

Cathedral

Koricancha Temple

Cusco nearby Inca Remains

Price per Person: us$ 72. - 

Included: shared transport, Spanish / English speaking guide, entrance fees. 

Departures: Every day in the afternoon. Tour starts in front of the Cathedral at 2:00 p.m.

At 8:30 a.m. we depart from Plazoleta Regocijos and then start our full day tour to visit the Incas Sacred Valley of Urubamba. From Cusco we drive north east to our first stop at the place known as Mirador de Corao and Pisac from where we can see the Pisac Inca Ruins. Then we drive down to the town of Pisac, where we find the very colorful Indian market which has the main activities every Sunday and Thursday (running every day in a minor scale). After lunch (on your own), we continue to the Inca town of Ollantaytambo, where we will visit the impressive Ollantaytambo Inca Fortress and walk on the cobbled streets of the small town. From Ollantaytambo we drive back to Urubamba and then we take the road towards the small Inca village of Chinchero where we also find a nice small market. Final transport back to our start point at Plazoleta Regocijos in Cusco. End of our services. 

Tour Highlights:

Pisac Market

Ollantaytambo

Chinchero Inca Town 

Price per Person: us$ 65. -  

Included: shared transport, Spanish / English speaking guide, entrance fees. 

Departures: Every day. Tour starts / ends at Plazoleta Regocijos at 8:30 a.m. / ends 18:30 p.m.

Early in the morning we pick you up in the hotel in the city of Cusco and then take you to Poroy, where the train station is located. Here you board the train of your choice and begin the scenic journey (3:30 hours) to the town of Aguas Calientes (2000m) where our guide will be waiting for you. Then we take one of the tour buses which go up along a road zig zagging for about 30 minutes until we arrive at the door to The Sanctuary of Machu Picchu (2400m), known as "The Lost City of the Incas". We pass the control and begin our guided tour, visiting the Main Plaza, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and cemeteries, in an amazing visit lasting more than two hours. Then you will be given free time to stroll around the citadel and take lunch at one of the local restaurants. In the afternoon bus down to Aguas Calientes from where you will take your train back to Poroy and from here we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco. 

Tour Highlights:

Scenic Train Ride

Machu Picchu

Price per Person: 

With Expedition Train: us$ 415.-

With Vista Dome Train: us$ 455. –

Included: shared transfers out/in Cusco, train ticket, Spanish / English speaking guide, entrance fees. 

Departures: Every day with minimum 2 passengers. 

Day 1: Cusco arrival

In the morning reception and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation and relax to get used to the high altitude and dry air. In the afternoon we will take you for a shared 4-hour city tour of Cusco including a walk on the beautiful Plaza de Armas, visit the impressive Koricancha Temple, and then drive to visit the nearby Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenko and Tambo Machay. Hotel accommodations. 

Day 2: Cusco – Machu Picchu - Cusco

Early morning transfer to the Poroy train station followed by a beautiful train ride (3:30 h) along the Urubamba Incas Sacred Valley down to Aguas Calientes village where our guide will be waiting for you, ready to take the group of participants for a memorable trip. From here public tourist bus transportation takes us to the main entrance of the world-famous Machu Picchu Inca citadel. This guided tour will give us the chance to enjoy one of the most impressive archeological sites in South America. In the afternoon bus transport to Aguas Calientes and return to Cusco (Poroy station) by train. Transfer to the Hotel. (Breakfast included).

Day 3: Cusco transfer out 

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport, bus/train station or program extension. (Breakfast included.

Tour Highlights:

City of Cusco & Inca Remains

Scenic Sacred Valley Train Ride

Machu Picchu

Price per Person: us$ 610. - (in shared twin or double bed room accommodation)

(No minimum number of participants is required)

Single Supplement: us$ 45. - Per person.

Included: shared transfers, Spanish / English speaking guide, Expedition class train, entrance fees, return public bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu, entrance fees, Hotel, Noted meals.

Departures: Any day of the year.

Note: Train tickets rates may vary without any previous advice from Peru Rail Company.

Day 1: Arrival in Cusco & City Tour

In the morning reception and transfer to the hotel. After checking in, we can relax so that you can get used to the high Andean altitude. In the afternoon we will take you for a shared (pool) 4-hour city tour of Cusco including a walk on the beautiful Plaza de Armas, visit to the impressive Koricancha Temple, followed by a drive to visit the nearby Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Quenko and Tambo Machay. Hotel accommodations. 

Day 2: Cusco – Urubamba Incas Sacred Valley - Cusco

At 8:30 a.m. we depart from Plazoleta Regocijos to begin our full day tour to visit the Incas Sacred Valley of Urubamba. We drive north east to our first stop at the place known as Mirador de Corao and Pisac from where we can see the Pisac Inca Ruins. Then we drive down to the town of Pisac, where we find the very colorful Indian market that booms on Sundays and Thursdays (running every day but on a minor scale). Then we continue to the town of Ollantaytambo, where we will visit to the impressive Inca Fortress and walk on the cobbled streets of the small town. From Ollantaytambo we drive back to Urubamba and we take the road towards the small Inca village of Chinchero where we find a nice small market. The day ends as we transport you back to our starting point at Plazoleta Regocijos in Cusco. Hotel accommodations. Breakfast included.

Day 3: Cusco – Machu Picchu - Cusco

An early morning transfer to the Poroy train station will be followed by a beautiful train ride (3:30 h) along the Urubamba Incas Sacred Valley down to Aguas Calientes village where our guide will be waiting for you, ready to take the group of participants for a memorable trip. From here public tourist bus transportation takes us to the main entrance of the world-famous Machu Picchu Inca citadel. Enjoy one of the most impressive archeological sites in South America. In the afternoon bus transport to Aguas Calientes and return to Cusco (Poroy station) by train. Transfer to the Hotel. Breakfast included.

Day 4: Cusco transfer out 

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport, bus/train station or program extension. (B).

Tour Highlights:

City of Cusco & Inca Remains

Inca Sacred Valley

Train Ride

Machu Picchu

Price per Person: us$ 715. - (in shared twin or double bed room accommodation)

(No minimum number of participants is required)

Single Supplement: us$75. - Per person.

Included: shared transfers, Spanish / English speaking guide, Expedition class train, entrance fees, return public bus Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu, entrance fees, Hotel, Noted meals.

Departures: Any day of the year with minimum 2 participants.

Note: Train tickets rates may vary without any previous advice from Peru Rail.

Transfer service (one way) from the airport to your hotel in Arequipa Downtown or the hotel of your choice, or vice-versa.

Price per Person: us$ 23. - (Minimum 2 passengers are required)

Included: shared transport with Spanish speaking driver. 

Departures: Guaranteed transfer services with minimum 2 participants every day.

At 9:15am (or 2:00pm) our tour starts on board of the Panoramic Buses which will take you to visit the most interesting areas of the city of Arequipa. We begin in the Plaza de Armas and the historical center; continuing with the Mirador de Carmen Alto, from where we get a nice of the Chili valley with background of the Misty and Chachani volcanos. Our tour goes through to Mirador de Yanahuara and then we arrive to the Outlet factory Incalpaca where we can buy excellent quality alpaca products. Here they also have a small zoo where you can observe 4 species of Andean camelids: llama, alpaca, vicuña and guanaco. Later, at Sachaca district we can appreciate the colonial church dating from 1807. Our bus will take us along a scenic landscape towards Mansion del Fundador, a beautiful house dating back to the XVI century. From here we drive to El Molino de Sabandia (1785) where you can see the techniques used to process wheat using stone mills. At the end of our tour we can observe the Andenes de Paucarpata (from the Inca time), and where you appreciate the platforms which recreate a system of microclimates allowing to grow a variety of products in each of the stands. Back to our starting point in the heart of the city

Tour Highlights:

City of Arequipa

Price per Person: us$35. - 

Included: shared transport, Spanish / English speaking guide, entrance fees to Molino de Sabandia and Mansion del Fundador. 

Departures: Every day (tour starts from Plaza de Armas at 9:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.). 

Day 1: Arequipa - Chivay

At 7:30 a.m. we will pick up you at your hotel in Arequipa. Then we start our shared tour towards the small town of Chivay, located at the mouth of the impressive Colca Canyon. We follow the Yura road which borders the Chachani volcano heading towards Pampa Cañahuas on the Aguada Blanca & Salinas National Reserve, the vicuña natural habitat. Later on we will stop at the “Mirador de los Volcanes” (Volcanoes View Point) located at 4910m, from where we can appreciate the high volcanoes of the south part of Peru: Chachani, Misty, Ampato, etc. Our road will pass along the crater of the ancient dormant Chucura Volcano. Here already we can observe down on a green valley the small town of Chivay. Arrival at about 1:30 p.m. and hotel accommodations. Free time in the afternoon to enjoy this scenic valley... 

Day 1: Chivay – Colca Canyon – Arequipa

Early breakfast and then at 6:30 a.m. we start our drive towards La Cruz del Condor, a beautiful natural view point on the ledge of the spectacular canyon, from where we can enjoy the awesome and magical spectacle of the condors flying over the canyon. At about 10 a.m. we start our return to Chivay where, on the way, we will stop at the charming towns of Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque where we can admire beautiful antique colonial churches. We also can observe some ancient tombs on the cliffs of the mountains and enjoy the view of the beautiful Inca terraces and platforms. Stop in Chivay for lunch (on your own) and at 13:00 p.m. we will start our drive back to Arequipa where we will arrive at about 18:00 p.m. Breakfast included.

Tour Highlights:

Volcanos

Wildlife

Chivay

Colca Canyon and Condor flight

Price per Person: us$ 155. – (in shared twin or double bed room accommodation)

Single supplement: us$ 39.-

Included: all shared transport, shared Spanish / English speaking guide, Touristic entrance fee to the Colca National Park, 3 stars hotel accommodations (shared in double or twin bed room). 

Departures: Every day.

Transfer service (one way) from/to the Juliaca airport to/from your hotel in Puno.

Price per Person: us$ 25. - (Minimum 2 passengers are required)

Included: shared transport with Spanish speaking driver. 

Departures: Guaranteed transfer services with minimum 2 participants every day.

At 2:30 p.m. we pick up you from your hotel in Puno to start our drive to Chullpas of Sillustani, a pre-Incan burial ground located on the shores of Lake Umayo near Puno. The tombs, which are built above ground in tower-like structures made from circular stones called Chullpas, are the vestiges of the Colla people, from the Aymara culture who were conquered by the Incas in the 15th century. The structures housed the remains of complete families, although they were probably limited to nobility. Many of the tombs have been destroyed by grave robbers searching for gold and silver riches, while others were left unfinished.  Transport back to the hotel in Puno.

Tour Highlights:

Titicaca lake views

Umayo Lake 

Sillustani Tombs

Price per Person: us$35. - 

Included: all transfers, shared boat transport, shared Spanish / English speaking guide, entrance fees.

Departures: Every day at 2:30 p.m. from your Hotel in Puno.

At 9:00 a.m. we pick up you from your hotel in Puno and transfer you to the shore of the amazing Titicaca Lake, from where we travel to Uros, the floating reed islands on Titicaca Lake on small motor boats. The Uros natives, as their ancestors, are still living on the islands built from reed. We have a nice opportunity to interact with the natives and experience the life of these people, who are direct descendants from the Aymara culture. You can also make a reed boat tour on the lake (optional costing us$5. - per person). Back to the pier of Puno. End of our services.

Tour Highlights:

Titicaca lake views

Uros Islands

Price per Person: us$35. - 

Included: all transfers, shared boat transport, shared Spanish / English speaking guide, entrance fees.

Departures: Every day at 9:30 a.m. from your Hotel in Puno.

With speed boat

At 7:00 a.m., we pick up you from your hotel in Puno and transfer you to shore of the Titicaca Lake and from here using a speed motor boat we travel to Uros, the floating reed islands on Titicaca Lake. The Uros natives, as their ancestors, are still living on the islands built from reed and a cork like structure under the waterline. This is a great opportunity to interact with the natives and experience the life of the descendants from the Aymara culture. Later on, our tour continues with a navigation towards the Taquile Island, where we find living descendants from the Incas who spin the finest woven goods in Peru. After lunch we will have some free time to enjoy the surroundings and then we walk down to the pier from where our boat will take us back to Puno where we will arrive at about 17:30 p.m. 

Tour Highlights:

Titicaca lake views

Uros Islands

Taquile Island

Price per Person: us$ 100. - 

Included: all transfers, shared speed boat transport, shared Spanish / English speaking guide, entrance fee, lunch. 

Not included: Beverages, extras, tips, personal travel insurance.

With regular boat and overnight in basic Indigenous Community Houses

Day 1: Tour Uros Floating Islands & Homestay on Amantani Island.

At about 8:00 a.m. you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the pier to take the motor boat towards the Uros Floating Islands. Here we walk on the incredible reed islands and interact with the natives learning about their customs and their way of life. There is a chance to ride a reed boat (optional tour at extra charge of us$3.00 per person). Then we continue our journey towards “Amantani Island”. Upon arrival, a group of native families will meet us at the pier to take us to their homes for lodging. In the afternoon walk up to the highest point of the Island to explore the ancient ruins of Pachatata. From the summit we get stunning views of the Lake and the surroundings. After dinner we can enjoy a local party. Overnight in local indigenous houses. Lunch, Dinner included.

Day 2: Taquile Island and return to Puno in the afternoon.

At 08:00 a.m. we have breakfast and then we walk down to the pier to take the boat towards “Taquile Island”. The Taquile people are a traditional Quechua speaking community living from agricultural activities and the weaving tradition done by hand, as part of their culture that goes back to the Inca civilizations. On Taquile village we will have some free time to explore around on your own. You also can have lunch (on your own) in one of the many local restaurants. Later we walk down to the pier to take our motor boat back to Puno where we will arrive at about 4:00 p.m. to be transferred back to your hotel in Puno. Breakfast included

Tour Highlights:

Titicaca lake views

Uros, Amantani and Taquile Islands 

Encounter with Uros, Amantani and Taquile people (Kichwa & Aymara)

Price per Person: us$ 110. - (in shared twin bed room accommodation)

Single supplement: us$17.-

Included: all transfers, shared speed boat transport, shared Spanish / English speaking guide, entrance fees, 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast (on Amantani Island). 

Departures: Every day.

Day 1: Arrival in Trujillo.

Upon your morning arrival in the city of Trujillo, we will transport you to your hotel. Afterwards drive to the Moche ruins of Huaca Del Sol and Huaca de la Luna. Huaca Del Sol functioned as the political-administrative center, and Huaca de la Luna as the ceremonial center of this amazing ruin complex. We will head to Huanchaco, one of the most popular beaches along the coast of Peru for surfers. Here you will see the traditional rafts called the "caballitos de totora" (little horses of totora reeds), used by the fishermen in the north coast of Peru since pre-Columbian times. Our tour will then continue to the Chimu adobe city of Chan Chan, the world's largest city built from that adobe giving the structure a surreal feel. It is sometimes called Ciudad de la Luna (City of the Moon) because the ancient inhabitants worshipped the moon; or La Ciudad de las Largas Murallas (the City of the Long Walls). In size and complexity, it has been compared with Teotihuacan in Mexico, and the ancient cities of Egypt. In 1986, it was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Transport back to Trujillo to overnight in your selected hotel.

Day 2: Trujillo – Chiclayo

Early in the morning we take the comfortable public bus transport to the city of Chiclayo located 3 hours’ drive from Trujillo. Up on arrival, transfer to the selected hotel and we start our today’s tour with a drive to Sipan, where the tomb of the Lord of Sipan was discovered in 1987. The Lord reigned over the Moche culture around 200 A.D. and the discovery of his gold-laden tomb is considered one of the most important archaeological finds in the Americas. Our tour will continue to the town of Lambayeque to visit the Royal Tombs of Sipan Museum, where many of the Lord of Sipan riches are displayed. After lunch (on your own) we will make a visit to the 26 pre-Columbian pyramids of Tucume. It was here that Norwegian explorer and anthropologist Thor Heyerdahl discovered burial sites, textiles, and depictions of reed boats, proving that the ancient people of Tucume were experienced sea voyagers and traders, and inspiring the epic cross-pacific adventure he underwent. Transport back to your selected hotel. Breakfast included.

Day 3: Chiclayo transfer out.

Morning transfer to the airport (or bus station) for your return flight from Chiclayo. Breakfast.

Tour Highlights:

Moche Culture

Chan Chan

Huanchaco

Royal Tombs of Sipan

Tucume

Price per Person: us$ 235. - (in shared twin or Double bed room accommodations)

Single supplement: us$ 60.-

Day 1: Puerto Maldonado – Jungle Lodge.

After a reception at the airport of Puerto Maldonado we will transfer you to our office located in the city center. Here you can drop off luggage which you don’t need during your stay in the rainforest, which can be kept in our storage room to facilitate the transport into the jungle.  We continue by boarding our canoe at the port “Puerto de Capitanía” and heading towards our Lodge, arriving after 40 minutes of navigation on the Madre de Dios River.

Arrival at the facilities of the Lodge where you will be received with a refreshing drink made from natural fruit of the season. Your guide will give you the necessary information for your stay and hand over the keys to your bungalow and security safe, followed by lunch and some time to rest until the first excursion.

At 3:30 pm: we depart for your first contact with the Rainforest. Your guide will show you tropical trees, medicinal plants and the exuberant nature of the private 60-hectare-area of the Amazonia. A short stop at a viewpoint where toucans and other birds can be spotted. The duration of this hike is 2 to 3 hours. Back at the Lodge, you can relax at the pool or in the hammocks on the terrace of your bungalow, savor an exotic cocktail at the bar, enjoy a relaxing massage by our qualified staff, visit our shop for a handcrafted souvenir of the Rainforest or head to the riverside to view the breathtaking sunset. At 7:00 pm we can join an incredible “Caiman Safari”. Before dinner, we will leave for a nocturnal boat trip to observe caimans and, with a bit of luck, other animals which populate the riverbank. Lunch, Dinner included.

Day 2: Jungle Lodge Program

Wake up at 5:30 am for some coffee or tea before leaving for Lake Sandoval. Your guide will hand out a breakfast snack for the excursion. 6:00 am: After roughly 20 minutes of navigation on the river Madre de Dios, we arrive at the dock of Lake Sandoval. After a 3 km hike through the exuberant vegetation, we will enter the territory of Tambopata National Reserve, where you will have the chance to admire giant trees, snakes, monkeys (squirrel monkeys, howler monkeys and capuchin monkeys) and various birds (notably the Hoatzin – also known as the stinky bird -, kingfishers and snakebirds). Once on Lake Sandoval, we will navigate in small rowing boats, searching for the giant otters. We will also have the possibility to spot caimans, piranhas and a variety of birds. We will then stop at a rest area, a typical construction for the region with hammocks, lavatories and a bar, where you can eat breakfast, rest and collect your strength for the way back to the landing stage and the continuation of the journey to the Monkey Island. On Monkey Island, about 5 species of monkeys live in the wild. The animals are used to visitors and can come very close. Therefore, it is very important to always follow the instructions of your guide. Return to the lodge for lunch at 1:30 p.m. 

3:30 pm: Visit of one of the two lookout towers of Corto Maltes Amazonia, with a height of 20 and 42 meters designed for birdwatching and viewing of other types of animals living at this altitude. In addition, you will enjoy incredible views of the sunset. (The guide will consult the guests on their preferences and adapt this excursion accordingly.) You will then have some free time to enjoy the pool or a massage, get refreshed at the bar or visit our souvenir shop. 8:30 p.m. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 3: Jungle Lodge Program

Breakfast and at 9:00 am we start our 20 minutes boat trip down the river to arrive at the chacra that is a local farm owned by a typical family of the agricultural region, where domestic plants are carefully cultivated. We will taste different tropical fruits of the season and other domestic products (cacao, banana, cocona, breadfruit, noni, manioc, lime, etc.). Next the native family will show us some of their customs and demonstrate their main activities including fishing, hunting and handicraft, all of which were passed on by their ancestors and from various indigenous tribes of the Rainforest. You will learn about some natural products and how they are used to manufacture tools, dwellings, clothing and ornaments, playing an important role in the family’s everyday life. The visit ends with an outdoor lunch, being a unique experience, both for the family and their guests. Return to the Amazonia Lodge.  Recreation/Free time. Dinner at 8 p.m. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 4: Jungle Lodge - Birdwatching – Puerto Maldonado

Wake up at 5:30 am for some coffee or tea before leaving for a 20 minutes’ walk to the clay lick (Collpa), where you will have the possibility to observe 3 to 5 types of parrots. The parrots come to the clay lick to ingest a particular kind of clay found in certain areas of this region, and vital for the regulation of their metabolism.  A colorful, delightful and exciting event. Return to the lodge for breakfast and then canoe navigation back to the city of Puerto Maldonado. One of our vehicles will receive you at the port. After a short stop at our office, we will drive to the local market where the population supplies itself with food and other products. During a short visit, you will be able to appreciate the different typical products of the area. We will then head to the airport for the check-in and registration of your respective flights.

Breakfast included.

PRICE PER PERSON: US$ 440.-

Included: all transfers (in/out) in Puerto Maldonado, local guides, noted meals, all excursions as per program, canoes, and entrance fees.

Not Included: Domestic and International flights, extras, tips, personal expenses, and personal travel insurance.

Note: Program can be modified due to weather conditions.

Departures: Every day.