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From the Coast to the Amazon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We’ve designed this tour with the traveler’s well-being in mind, a gradual acclimatization that will allow you to fully enjoy the depths of Lake Titicaca and the mysticism of the Sacred Valley. A comprehensive experience so your only mission is to connect with the essence of our land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ITINERARY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN PERU\/LIMA’S CITY TOUR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Arrival to Lima,Transfer you to your hotel in Lima<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodations at Ferre Hotel in Miraflores<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:00pm: Guided tour of the tourist attractions in Lima: the Monastery of San Francisco and the Catacombs, we will also pass by the Plaza Mayo, the Government Palace, the Archbishop\u2019s Palace, the Cathedral, and the City Hall of Lima<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18pm, back to the hotel <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 02: LIMA \u2013 PARACAS (VISIT TO THE BALLESTAS ISLANDS) – NAZCA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

3am transfer to the bus station <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4am: Bus Lima to Paracas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8am, once in Paracas, we’ll leave our luggage in the ofice, and we’ll do the Ballestas island Tour for 1 hour and 30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00pm transfer to the bus station to take our to Ica<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:00pm, in Ica, we’ll have our buggies and sand boarding tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16:00pm transfer back to the bus station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17:00pm Bus Ica\/Nazca<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21:00pm, Once in Nazca, transfer to the Alegria hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 03: NAZCA \u2013 AREQUIPA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

8:00am, transfer to the Nazca’s airport<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:00am Fly over the enigmatic Nazca Lines<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:00am transfer back to Nazca<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clients can leave their luggages at Alegria’s hotel until the bus time<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:00 Transfer to the bus station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:50pm Nazca \u2013 Arequipa bus, arriving late at night in Arequipa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

0:30am Arrival to Arequipa, transfer to the hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodations at Conde de Lemos hotel <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 04: AREQUIPA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Free day in Arequipa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodations at Conde de Lemos hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 5: AREQUIPA \u2013 COLCA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

7am, trip to the Colca Canyon, passing Aguada Blanca National Reserve and Salinas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1pm arrival to Chivay baths of La Calera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodations at Casa Andina Hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15:00pm Termal baths tour in the afternoon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 6: COLCA \u2013 PUNO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

7:30am, After breakfast, visit the Cruz del C\u00f3ndor viewpoint, where we can appreciate the depth of the Colca Canyon and enjoy the flight of the Andean Condor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1:30pm trip to Puno <\/p>\n\n\n\n

19:00pm arrival to Puno<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transfer to the hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodations at Conde de Lemos hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 7: FLOATING ISLANDS OF UROS \/ AMANTANI ISLAND<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

6am transfer to the Puno’s port, boat trip to the Uros Floating Islands, where you will learn how the locals use “totora” reeds to build their homes and islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then we’ll travel three hours by motorboat to Amantan\u00ed Island to meet your host family for the night. The afternoon includes a scenic hike to the Pachatata archaeological site to watch the sunset over Lake Titicaca. The day concludes with a traditional dinner and a folkloric celebration, where you can dress in local attire and dance with the community before returning to your homestay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 8: AMANTANI ISLAND \/ TAQUILE ISLAND \/ PUNO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Following breakfast with your host family, you will depart for Taquile Island, a destination world-renowned for its high-quality hand-woven textiles. Upon arrival, you will hike a scenic, inclined path\u2014recommended at a slow pace due to the high altitude (3,900 meters)\u2014to reach the island’s center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once at the main square, you will visit the local museum to learn about the community\u2019s history and traditions through photography. After a local lunch and some free time to explore the island\u2019s unique landscapes, you will board the boat for the return trip to Puno, arriving at approximately 3:30 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transfer to the hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodations at Conde de Lemos hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 9: PUNO \u2013 CUSCO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

6:45am Transfer to the Puno’s bus station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7:30am trip by a Tourist bus from Puno to Cusco, visiting the most important places in the road: Pucar\u00e1, La Raya, Raqchi, Andahuaylillas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17:30pm arrival to Cusco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transfer to the hotel <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meeting with the Eric Adventures personel for a brieffing and balance payment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodations at Raymi hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 10: CUSCO\/SACRED VALLEY\/AGUAS CALIENTES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

8:00am tour to the Sacred Valley, we will visit: the artisan market and archaeological site of Pisac, we will enjoy a delicious lunch in the Sacred Valley and then we will continue with our visit to the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16:00pm passengers have to be at Ollantaytambo train station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16:30pm In Ollantaytambo we will take our train  to Aguas Calientes <\/p>\n\n\n\n

19:20pm once in Aguas Calientes, transfer to the hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodations at Hatun Samay hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meeting with our Machupicchu guide in the night<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 11: MACHU PICCHU \u2013 CUSCO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

6:00am, bus Aguas Calientes to Machupicchu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7:00am, in Machupicchu, we’ll have a guided tour <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10am Bus Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time for lunch(not included)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15:00pm passengers have to be at the Aguas Calientes train station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15:30pm we’ll take the Expedition train to Ollantaytambo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17:10pm in Ollantaytambo, transfer back to Cusco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19:00 arrival to Cusco, transfer to the hotel <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodations at Raymi hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 12:  CUSCO \u2013 CITY TOUR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Free morning<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13:00pm, we’ll have the Cusco’s city tour, visiting: (Inca churches and monuments), such as: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17:30pm Back to Cusco, accommodations at hotel Raymi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 13: CUSCO, MOUNTAIN OF COLORS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

4:00am, we’ll have our full day tour to the Colorful Mountain of Vinicunca<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6pm, back to Cusco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodations at Raymi Hotel in Cusco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 14: MARAS AND MORAY CULTURAL TOUR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

8am, we’ll drive to Inca ruins of Moray, an agricultural laboratory comprising a set of circular concentric terraces, with each terrace replicating distinct microclimates<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, we’ll visit Maras Salt Mines. Long ago the Inca diverted a small saltwater stream from the interior of Mt Qaqawi\u00f1ay and channeled it through staggered terraces along its slopes which were carved into thousands of small pools, then we’ll return to Cusco, arriving at 1pm aproximately<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13:00pm, Back to Cusco, accommodations at hotel Raymi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free afternoon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 15: CUSCO\/HUMANTAY LAKE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

5:30am, we’ll begin our tour to the Salkantay lake, located at the Vicalbamba mountain range, we’ll have really nice views of the Andes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18:00 pm, back to Cusco, accommodations at hotel Raymi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 16: CUSCO\/PUERTO MALDONADO\/ECO AMAZONIA LODGE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

9:30am transfer to the Cusco’s airport<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:50am Flight Cusco\/Puerto Maldonado<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:45am in Puerto Maldonado, small city tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13:30pm Transfer to the Port<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:00pm Trip by motorboat to the Eco Amazonia Lodge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once in the lodge, accommodations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15:00pm Cocha Caiman Tour, is a small lake where you will have the possibility to admire white and black caimans, that live here thanks to the abundant fauna<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17:30pm Back to the hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 17: ECO AMAZONIA LODGE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

8:30am Lake Apu Victor tour, We\u2019ll observe parrots, guacamayos (aras), tucans, camungo, shanshos, herons and other animals such as caimans, turtles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15:00pm Monkey island tour, These monkey species include maquisapas, capuchins, lion monkeys, puffins and cotos, along with other animal species like the coati, sloth, and a great diversity of birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17:00pm, back to the hotel, accommodations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 18: ECO AMAZONIA LODGE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

9:00am, we’ll visit the Lost Lake(Cocha Perdida) we\u2019ll have the opportunity to observe otters, caimans, turtles, sachavacas, birds of every color, the majestic jaguar and a variety of fish, after lunch, we offer an optional visit to the botanical gardens<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 19: ECO AMAZONIA LODGE\/PUERTO MALDONADO\/LIMA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

6:00am in the morning, transfer by motorboat to the port<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6:45am transfer to the airport<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:45pm Flight Puerto Maldonado to Lima <\/p>\n\n\n\n

14:20pm arrival to Lima, transfer to the hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodations at Ferre hotel in Miraflores<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free afternoon <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 20,  LIMA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

7:30am, transfer hotel\/airport<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flight back <\/p>\n\n\n\n

End of our services<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INCLUDED<\/h2>\n\n\n\n