Machu Picchu Amazon Trip 7 days

MACHU PICCHU AMAZON TRIP OVERVIEW

TIMING: 7 days and 6 nights.
STARTING POINT: Cusco Airport.
ENDING POINT: Puerto Maldonado Airport.
TYPE OF TOUR: Cultural and History.
TRANSPORT: Trekking, bus and train.

DESCRIPTION

Seven-day Machu Picchu Amazon Trip in Peru shows you the two most beautiful regions of America: the Andes and the Amazon Jungle. In this program, you will enjoy the greatness of the Andes, be able to meet its inhabitants, visit local markets where you can purchase handcrafts directly from producers. Your guided trip to Machu Picchu will help you understand the life of the Incas. Afterwards, you will explore the deepest of the Amazon Jungle.

With Machu Picchu Amazon Trip, you will have choices of activities/packages for all above mentioned National Parks, cultural reserves, wildlife reserves, and Conservations areas.

Our trip begins in the historical capital of the Incas: Cusco; then we’ll drive through the sacred valley of the Incas where you’ll visit the Inca sites of Pisaq and Ollantaytambo; from here you’ll continue by train to Machu Picchu and explore it with our expert guide. Flight 45 minutes from Cusco to Puerto Madonado and explore the Eco-Amazonia reserve.

MACHU PICCHU THE LOST CITY OF THE INCAS

Machu Picchu means old peak; it is a pre-Colombian XV century Inca site located at 2,400 m (8,000 ft). It’s located in the south of Peru at 112 km northwest of the city of Cusco; most archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was built as an estate for the Inca Emperor Pachacutec (1438–1472). Often referred to as the “City of the Incas”, it is perhaps the most familiar icon of the Inca society.

The Machu Picchu was built in the classical Inca style, with polished dry-stone walls. Its three primary structures are the Intihuatana (Hitching Post of the Sun), the Temple of the Sun, and the Room of the Three Windows. These are located in what is known by archaeologists as the Sacred District of Machu Picchu.

Nowadays it is a Historic National Sanctuary, protected by the Peruvian Government by means of Law Nº 001.81.AA of 1981, that tries to conserve the geological formations and archaeological remains inside the Sanctuary, besides protecting its flora, fauna and landscape’s beauty. The whole park has an extension of 32,592 has; that is 80,535 acres.

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES

• Visit the City of Cusco
• Sacred Valley of the Incas
• Machu Picchu Trip
• Jungle Trip 3D/2N

BRIEF TOUR ITINERARY FOR MACHU PICCHU AMAZON TRIP

DAY 1: Cusco

Arrival to Cusco at any time. However, we must know your flight details for your reception and transfer to your hotel.

DAY 2: Sacred Valley of the Incas

It’s a full-day tour; we’ll explore the spectacular valley surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. Include Pisaq and Ollantaytambo. In the afternoon we ride the train to the town of Aguas Calientes

DAYS 3: Machu Picchu

Explore the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and in the afternoon we’ll return to Cusco

DAYS 4: Day free in the city of Cusco

Day free in the city of Cusco you can explore this lovely and historical city including the local markets

DAYS 5, 6: Puerto Maldonado

40-minute flight to Puerto Maldonado in the morning; n the afternoon, we’ll visit the monkey Island. Next day full-day explore the Amazon Jungle.

DAY 7: Departure

After breakfast in the lodge, we’ll transfer you to the airport.

EXTRA WALKS TO HUAYNA PICCHU OR MACHU PICCHU MOUNTAINS.- These tickets are limited, The Permits have to be reserved and bought in advance. The price will be an extra of US$35 per person. After your guided tour in Machu Picchu you can do these extra walks at 11:00 a.m, please let us know at the time of your booking.
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IMPORTANT LINKS

  Why Travel With Sunrise Peru Trek?

  How to Arrive to Machupicchu

  Faqs

MACHU PICCHU AMAZON TRIP MAP

Referential map for Machu Picchu Amazon Trip

DETAILED MACHU PICCHU AMAZON TRIP ITINERARY

DAY 1: Arrival to Cusco

Cusco city – Machu Picchu Amazon Trip

Machu Picchu Amazon Trip begins once you arrive to Cusco at any time. However, we must know your flight details for your reception and transfer to your hotel. Once in the hotel we’ll give you the briefing about the trip.

In the afternoon, you will have free time or you can optionally do our city tour program that starts at 01:30 p.m. For the City Tour we’ll pick you up from the hotel in our bus and depart on a guided tour. During this tour you have the opportunity to visit 6 places: the Main Square, the Cathedral, the Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun of the Incas) . In addition, we will make a route bordering archaeological centers of Sacsayhuaman, Q’enko, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay. The tour ends 06:30 p.m approximately it the Main Square in order you can take dinner in one of the exquisite restaurants.

• Private Van:
  Airport – Hotel-10 -15 minutes
• Free Time:
  In the afternoon free time in Cusco
  Get out and explore more of this beautiful colonial city.
• Accommodation:
  Hotel Prisma (or similar)

DAY 2: Sacred Valley of the Incas

Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu Amazon Trip

Full-day tour exploring the spectacular Sacred Valley surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. You will see a fantastic typical market in the town of Pisac which is a good place to buy handicrafts and gifts. You also will see the marvelous Inca ruins of Pisac and Ollantaytambo. I the afternoon we’ll take the toursit train for two hours to the picturesque town of Aguas calientes.

The Sacerd Valley tour starts at 08:00 a.m; when we’ll pick you up from the hotel and travel over the mountains and then we drop 1,500 feet to the valley floor of the village of Pisac, here we’ll visit a traditional market where you can buy some local souvenirs. Then,we’ll drive to explore the wonderful ruins of Pisac with stunning views over the valley.

For those who would prefer to spend more time in the market instead of visiting the ruins, advise your guide so he can organize a time and place to pick you up when they return through the market.

From Pisaq we’ll continue on to Urubamba where we’re gonna stop for lunch. A further 30 min drive takes us to Ollantaytambo surrounded by the sacred mountains, where we will again discover the magnificence of the Incan constructions and the beauty of the local people in their traditional dress.In the afternoon we’ll ride the train to Aguas Calientes town.

• Private Vehicle:
  Cusco – Sacred Valley – Ollantaytambo /Full Day 95km
  Make stops along the way as you pass through this gorgeous valley – the elevation descends the whole way.
• Train
  Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes / 2h
  Climb aboard, take your seat, and enjoy the ride.

Pisac Ruins Guided Tour /Pisac-1h

Tour the fascinating hilltop citadel of Pisac, an Incan ruin with plunging gorges, a ceremonial centre, and winding agriculture terracing that’s still in use today. Be captivated by this truly amazing site sitting amid sweeping green valleys and mountain peaks. Explore the back of the site to see a pocketed cliff across “Chitamayo” Gorge, which once contained hundreds of Inca tombs.

Ollantaytambo Ruins Guided Tour / Ollantaytambo -1h

Tour the town and fortress of Ollantaytambo with a local guide. Take a step back in time at this Inca archaeological site; it still shows signs of its former glory, including agricultural terraces, a Temple Hill, and storehouses. Learn how the area, overlooking the Urubamba River Valley, was an important stronghold during warfare between the Spanish and Incas.

• Accommodation:
  Hostel Machu Picchu (or similar)
• Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 3: Machu Picchu tour

The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu Amazon Trip

After breakfast in the hotel; we walk for 10 minutes to the bus station and take it for 25 minutes to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu. As we’ll go very early so you’ll enjoy the sunrise over Machu Picchu; then our bilingual tour guide will take you on a tour; explore and learn about the Incas and Machu Picchu.

During the tour you’ll visit the most amazing places like: the Royal Mausoleum , the Temple of the Three windows , the Main Temple , the Sacred Square , the famous Intihuatana where wise Incas tied to the sun in the winter solstice, stairways ,squares , fountains, etc. After the tour, you will have free time to explore alone or optionally you can climb the famous mountain of Huayna Picchu (see availability).

In the afternoon we’ll take the bus down to Aguas Calientes town to enjoy lunch. Then we’ll take the train to return to the train station of Ollantaytambo from where we’ll transfer you by car to Cusco.

• Local bus
  Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu / Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes /25 minutes each
  Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
• Train
  Aguas Calientes  – Ollantaytambo / 2h
  Climb aboard, take your seat, and enjoy the ride.
• Private Vehicle
  Ollantaytambo – Cusco /1h45m-2h – 94km
  Stretch out and scan the scenery from the comfort of a private vehicle.

Machu Picchu Guided Tour

Rise and shine – the best time to see the Lost City of the Incas is in the early morning light. Follow the local guide to Machu Picchu to learn about its history at a leisurely pace. Gain local insight into the Inti Mach’ay cave, Inti Watana, the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Water, the Temple of the Condor, and the Room of the Three Windows. Take time to sit and feel the energy of this 15th-century site, now both a UNESCO World Heritage site and voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World (in a worldwide Internet poll).

• Accommodation:
  Hotel Presidente (or similar)
• Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 4: Day Free

Today you can visit the city of Cusco; its markets, Museums, shops, etc. or you can do and extra tour like the Rainbow Mountain Tour, Maras & Moray Tour, etc.

DAYS 5, 6: Amazon Jungle Tour

Amazon Jungle – Machu Picchu Amazon Trip

After breakfast in the Hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for a-40 minute flight to Puerto Maldonado (the lowlands of the jungle). And then continue by motorized canoe 2 hours through “Madre De Dios River” until the lodge where the lunch will served.

In the afternoon we will visit Monkey Island and the next day, we will explore the Amazon jungle with a local guide who will explain you the biodiversity and wildlife.

Jungle Excursions / Puerto Maldonado

Enjoy visits to oxbow lakes and small clay licks to learn about the jungle and its inhabitants. Be introduced to the area’s rich flora and fauna by expert naturalist guides, who can teach extensive uses for medicinal and other forest plant resources through traditional techniques. Be prepared to go early morning or evening to avoid the heat of midday. Enjoy a leisurely pace – the trip requires some walking, but nothing too strenuous.

Caiman-Spotting Cruise

Head out after dark by motorized canoe to search for caimans on the river banks. Enjoy a lesson on caimans from the expert guide. Take advantage of the keen eyes of the expert naturalist guides – they are truly spectacular at spotting these elusive smaller cousins of alligators hiding on the muddy banks.

• Free Time:
  Puerto Maldonado city for 2 hours
  Choose to explore the area around the lodge or go further afield.
• Motorized canoe:
  Puerto Maldonado – Eco-amazonia lodge 2:30h
  Climb in and move swiftly through the water to the next stop.
• Private Vehicle:
  Puerto Maldonado – Puerto Maldonado Airport
  Stretch out and scan the scenery from the comfort of a private vehicle.
• Meals included: Breakfast / lunch / dinner – during the trip in the jungle

DAY 7: Departure from Puerto Maldonado

After breakfast in the lodge, we’ll travel to the airport in Puerto Maldonado and check the returning fly to Cusco. If you have the fly to Lima then we can help you to organize the connection fly.

MACHU PICCHU AMAZON TRIP INCLUDES

• TRANSPORTATION: Transfer in/out airport/hotel/airport, private bus for the Sacred Valley Tour, tourist train from Ollantaytambo to “Aguas Calientes” and from “Aguas Calientes” to Cusco, bus up and down from “Aguas Calientes” to Machu Picchu, transfer to your hotel, round-trip flight tickets from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado.
• ENTRANCE FEE: For the Sacred Valley Tour and Machu Picchu.
• GUIDE: Licensed bilingual tour guides, local guides for the Jungle trip.
• ACCOMMODATIONS: Based on double occupancy: 3 nights in Cusco ***Hotel, 1 night in “Aguas Calientes” **Hotel, 2 nights in the Jungle lodge. If you would like a private room, there is an additional cost of US$25.00 per night.
• OTHERS: Local guide for permanent assistance, first-aid kit.

EXCLUDED

• Meals: Lunch and dinner while you stay in the city of Cusco and the town of “Aguas Calientes” (MachuPicchu). You must consider a budget from US$10 to US$35 . We will assist you at this issue
• Airport taxes and tips for the staff.

THE PRICE

Daily departure for Machu Picchu Amazon Trip in group service and private service