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It's the extremes of Peru in eight exciting days. We travel to an Amazon rain forest lodge, visit Lima and colonial Cuzco, and spend two days at the Sacred City of Machu Picchu. And as on all Southern Crossings tours, you're taken care of from beginning to end: airport transfers are included! 8 days: US$2485 / UKŁ1245 Depart any day!
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AMAZON ADVENTURE
TRIP
ITINERARY
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Arrive in Lima and transfer to our hotel. If
arriving during the day, you'll have a guided tour of the city
before being transferred to the airport next morning for your flight
to Cuzco. Otherwise you'll have a tour of Lima upon
your return.
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2 |
Morning flight over the Andes to Cuzco.
After checking into our hotel, we'll head to the Plaza de Armas, the center of old Cuzco,
visit an Inca temple and a local market, then take a ride to the
ruins of Sacsayhuaman above town for great afternoon views over the
city. Depending on your arrival time, there may be time for
shopping or more sightseeing in the afternoon. |
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3-4 |
A beautiful morning
train journey across the high plain above Cuzco then down the Urubamba Valley to Machu Picchu. Unlike
most other companies' trips, we actually spend a night at the village
below Machu Picchu. So after a guided
tour, take your time and enjoy this magnificent place. While most
of the tourists are heading down to catch the afternoon train, we can
stick around and have the place almost to ourselves, and also come back
the next day for more exploration. This allows us plenty of time
at the ruins, as well as time for some beautiful day hikes in the
surrounding mountains. We return to Cuzco by train on the
afternoon of Day 4. |
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5-6 |
This morning we're off to the Amazon rain forest! Travel by air to the city of Puerto Maldonado and then transfer to a motorized dugout canoe for the trip upriver to our jungle lodge. Our cabins at the lodge have modern bathrooms and comfortable beds with mosquito nets, and the food here is great. Take an afternoon walk through the rainforest with an experienced naturalist guide, come back for dinner, then set off again for a nocturnal jungle canoe ride to spot caiman!
The next day's
activities will include a visit to an oxbow lake to look for giant
river otters, monkeys, macaws and other wildlife as well as jungle
walks led by an experienced, English speaking guide. You'll
witness an array of medicinal and otherwise interesting flora and
fauna, as well as gain some insight into native Amazonian peoples
and traditions. |
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7 |
After a
morning flight to Lima, we'll have the day free to enjoy the capital
city's many museums, restaurants, cafes and other sights. |
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8 |
Departure Day |
TRIP DETAILS
8 days:
US$2485 / UKŁ1245
Daily
departures
Is this trip for me?
Amazon Adventure
is an eight day tour which includes a visit to Machu Picchu and
travel to an Amazon rain forest
lodge. Guided walks of up to three hours are a part of the
rainforest experience. As always, a certain patience is required for the
inconsistencies and delays of developing-world travel.
Joining the tour and Trip
Briefing
You will be given the name, address and phone number of our joining hotel
before departing, but that won't be necessary.
On all Southern Crossings tours, you are met at the airport by
one of our representatives (holding a placard), who
will accompany you to our joining hotel. No bargaining or being
ripped off by airport taxis!
What's included in the trip
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Airport pickup at the beginning of trip and drop off at end of the trip
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Southern Crossings bilingual guide
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All other internal transport (excluding transport to optional restaurants, bars, sights and excursions)
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Internal flights, Lima-Puerto Maldonado, Puerto Maldonado-Cuzco, Cuzco-Lima
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Five nights of hotel accommodation, two nights rainforest lodge
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Three day rainforest lodge excursion
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All food while at rainforest lodge
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Breakfast included every morning with your hotel stay
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The Cuzco Visitor's Ticket, which includes entrance to the ruins in and around Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, and many churches and museums in Cuzco
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City tour of Cuzco
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Machu Picchu costs, including bilingual guide, return train fare, transportation to/from ruins/Aguas Calientes, and entrance to the Machu Picchu sanctuary
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Southern Crossings T-Shirt or Cap
What's not included
International flight to/from Lima,
international airport departure taxes (US$25 from the Lima airport),
domestic departure taxes in Peru (US$13.00) pre-
& post- tour accommodation, visas, vaccinations, personal insurance,
meals except where specified above, drinks, laundry, souvenirs, tips while
on optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.
Travel insurance is not included through
Southern Crossings though we do require that you have a policy. Check
www.travelguard.com to purchase
a policy for your trip.
Extra Accommodation
We
will gladly arrange additional accommodation for you
before or after your trip:
In Lima: $110 double/$90 single
In Cuzco: $95 double/$70 single
Single Accommodation
supplement: $380
Please add this to your total
payment if you will be travelling alone or wish to have private
accomodation
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Pre-Trip Planner
Required documents All travelers to Peru are required to have a passport valid for at least six months from date of entry. Visas are not required for E.U., U.S., Canadian, Australian or New Zealand passport holders. For other nationalities, please consult the nearest Peruvian embassy or consulate. An onward ticket and proof of funds may also be required at entry and should be available to show to immigration. Traveler’s checks, currency, or a bank statement, from the bank or printed off the internet, are sufficient for proof of funds.
Required immunizations No immunizations are required of travelers to Peru. Travelers may wish to receive hepatitis vaccinations and should be current on all other standard vaccinations. The rainforest area of Peru (approx. 3500 ft. and below, east of the Andes) is a malarial and yellow fever zone, and travelers may wish to receive a yellow fever vaccination and take malarial prophylaxis. Please consult your physician or local health department for more information.
Things to bring Our trip will be a backpacker-style adventure. One should come well prepared for outdoor activity at temperatures ranging from 30 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and for extremes of sun and the possibility of rain. A list of things to bring would include: · Passport and, if necessary, visa · Traveler’s checks and/or cash card · Airline ticket · Photocopies of airline ticket and documents · Wearable pouch for documents and money · Large, sturdy backpack or suitcase · Smaller, comfortable day pack · Trekking/walking boots, comfortable and worn-in · Sandals or flip-flops · Rain poncho or jacket · Waterproof pants · Sun hat · Hat for cold weather · Good, warm clothing for cold weather (think layers!) · Scarf and gloves · T-shirts · Socks (thin wool or biking socks are best), undergarments · Towel and swimsuit for hot springs · Camelback or Nalgene bottle (optional) · Flashlight (head lamps are very handy) · Sunscreen · Insect repellent (15-30% DEET recommended) · Lip balm · Earplugs · Alarm clock or watch · Sanitizing hand wipes or gel · Camera and film/digital memory cards · Camera batteries · Playing cards, games, reading material · Prescription medications
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Toiletries
Note that
common clothing, batteries, film, medications, and such toiletries as
toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper, deodorant and feminine hygiene
items are available in Peru.
Climate Rain is possible at any time of year, especially in high mountains and cloud forest, and one should always be prepared. The climate in sites we will visit is as follows: Cuzco: days are warm if sunny, slightly chilly if cloudy. Nights are cold in Cuzco. Lima: warm to hot days, cool evenings, almost never any rain. Often overcast. Amazon basin: hot and humid year-round. We recommend light clothing (in weight and in color) that fully cover arms and legs to avoid mosquito bites.
Money guide
The unit of
currency in Peru is the nuevo sol. Current currency conversion 1 U.S. dollar = 2.8 nuevos soles
1 GB pound =
6.16 nuevos soles
Automatic cash
points are available in Lima and Cuzco. Visa, MasterCard, Plus, and
Cirrus are the most common usable types of cards. Traveler's checks
(American Express is best!) or a Visa or MasterCard for cash advances
are also options. Do not bring MoneyGrams or International Money
Orders, as they are extremely difficult to exchange. Banks and exchange
houses are available in Lima and Cuzco. For currency, U.S. dollars are
recommended and most easily exchanged. Please
note that cash must be untorn. It can be older-looking, but even the
slightest tear on an edge will make it un-changeable. Acceptable bills
come out of the ATMs in country. Expect to spend about US$3-10 on a meal, US$2 on a beer, water or soft drink in Peru. Shopping prices are usually lower than people expect. Alpaca sweaters in markets, for example, run between $5 and $30. |