The Classic "Peru Guru - Signature Series" that has made TAMBO a leader in designing trips according to the
needs, time & interest of the traveler.
Day 1 - depart to Peru - arrive Lima
Upon your arrival into Lima you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Miraflores for your overnight. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 - Lima - Puerto Maldonado - Wasai Tambopata Lodge
You will be met and transferred to the Lima airport & the local airline flight departing to Puerto
Maldonado. Here the local staff will meet and transfer you by bus to the WASAI Maldonado Lodge
where you will receive a welcoming tropical fruit beverage as well secure excess baggage.
Continue to the Tambopata river where you will embark for a 3 to 4½ hour motorboat trip up the
Tambopata River to WASAI Tambopata Lodge & Research Center. (box lunch on route). During the trip
you enter the primary rainforest where a variety of plant as well as wildlife can be observed. You
will have the opportunity to observe caiman, turtles and numerous amount of bird species that
flourish on the rivers edge. Also the opportunity to see families of Ronsocos, the largest rodents
in the world. Upon your arrival you will take a short rest in your accommodation at the lodge,
then proceed for a introductory walk in the forest nearby to learn basic principles of ecology and
hear some wildlife natural history. Return to the lodge for dinner. After a hearty dinner you
will make your first visit to the forest to observe the nocturnal life of insects, frogs of
various colors, and an occasional encounter with nocturnal mammals. Here you can enjoy the diverse
sounds of the jungle which will accompany our first night in Amazonia. Overnight at the WASAI
Tambopata Lodge. (BB/L/D)
Day 3 - Wasai Lodge Tambopata
Early morning wake up early (4:00 am) to drink a coffee or hot drink and leave for the "Collpa".
You will travel up the Tambopata river ("Bahuaja" in the local dialect )for an hour and a half,
before arriving a safe distance for observation one of the greatest spectacles of wildlife. Known
as one of the largest Macaw Licks in the world, almost everyday hundreds of parrots and macaws of
various species, enjoying their diet of mineral salts on the clay wall. It is an experience that
never will be forgotten. Afterwards you will make a stop on the river bank to have a fruit snack
and we will return to the lodge to have breakfast and rest. After lunch you will enter the verdant
jungle on a special trail to observe wild life. You will then enter the territory of peccaries,
deer and others, with the possibility to hear or see the tracks of them, or discovering a troop
of monkeys traveling through the forest in search of food. Time permitting, you can return to
enjoy a relaxing swim in the cascade of the cat. After dinner we can make another trip through
the jungle, search for caimans or relax in our lodge surrounded by exotic nocturnal sounds.
Overnight at the WASAI Tambopata Lodge. (B/L/D)
Day 4 - Wasai Lodge Tambopata - Wasai Lodge Maldonado
After breakfast, you will depart from the WASAI Lodge proceeding down river by a motorized boat
to the WASAI Maldonado Lodge in Puerto Maldonado. Here, you will get to relax in our bungalows
and enjoy lunch. After lunch, you will leave and travel for twenty minutes on the Madre de Dios
River, to access the trail to Lake Sandoval, a beautiful typical rainforest lake.
( approx. 5 km hike to the banks of the lake.) There you will board a canoe to paddle around the
lake to enjoy the beautiful landscape. You will also get to observe wildlife, such as kingfishers,
herons, hoatzins (unique pre historic looking birds), monkeys, etc. With some luck, you may get
the opportunity to see a local family of the endangered giant otters which live on the lake.
You will as well have the opportunity to fish for piranhas and swim in the lake. Late afternoon,
you can enjoy a spectacular sunset over Lake Sandoval. You will return back to your lodge by hiking
to the Madre de Dios River, then take a boat to Puerto Maldonado. There you will stay in the modern
and comfortable bungalows of WASAI Maldonado Lodge. After dinner, you are able to rest or go around
the city on foot or on bicycle. You can also enjoy the pool and its cascade surrounded by verdant
vegetation. Overnight at the WASAI Maldonado Lodge. (B/L/D)
Day 5 - Wasai Lodge - Puerto Maldonado - Cuzco
You will be met and transferred to the Puerto Maldonado airport & the local airline flight
departing to Cuzco. On your arrival our staff will meet and transfer you to the Hotel where you
can use the remainder of the morning to acclimate to the 11,300 ft. altitude in the Inca capital
of Cuzco. Over night at the Hotel. (B)
Day 6 - Cuzco - City Tour & Sacsayhauman Park - Cuzco
You will be met and transferred to the Lima airport & the local airline flight departing to Cuzco.
On your arrival our staff will meet and transfer you to the Hotel where you can use the remainder
of the morning to acclimate to the 11,300 ft. altitude in the Inca capital of Cuzco. In the
afternoon (1:45 p.m.), our staff will meet and transfer you by bus for a City tour of Cuzco and
the Colonial and Inca sites of La Cathedral and Santo Domingo Convent, or Q’oricancha, Tambo Machay,
Kenko, Pucapucara, and Sacsayhauman. Early evening return to Cuzco and the Hotel. (5:45 -6:15 p.m.)
Afterwards (7:30 p.m.) you will meet with your guide for the orientation for the Inca Trail.
Over night at the Hotel. (BB)
Day 7 - Cuzco - Pisac Market - Ollantaytambo
Our staff will meet and transfer you in the morning ( 8:45 -9:00 a.m.) into the Sacred Valley of the Inca.
This fertile region includes many Inca terraces and farm land. Travel to the town of Pisac and the Ancient
Pisac Market for the annual show where many of the local Indians sell and barter their hand made textiles,
fresh fruits, and vegetables. After an hour or so of mingling with the locals, you will proceed to eat lunch
at a local hacienda restaurant in the Sacred Valley. Afterwards, continue to Ollantaytambo which is
the oldest continuously habituated town of the Inca that contains several important Inca structures.
At the top of the sixteen massive terraces are the ever impressive ruins of Ollantaytambo Fortress.
This is where the Inca fought some of their fiercest and strongest battles. It is unknown how the huge
precisely carved stones were transported down one mountain range to the Ollantaytambo location,
or how they were fitted perfectly to support a strategic fortress that has bared the test of time.
Also found here are “silos” or grain mills that are directly adjacent to the fortress that could
have maintained thousands of pounds of grain for the Inca and its people. Some of the grain was
most likely produced in the surrounding agricultural terracing by the variety of crops that were
grown. Afterwards, remain in the Sacred Valley. (3:45 p.m) Overnight at the Hotel. (BB/L)
Day 8 - Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu
You will be assisted to the Ollantaytambo train station for the 8:00 a.m. Vista dome First Class
train. As it winds through the Andean Mountains, you will pass through several small villages where
the local Indian farmers manage their farms and reside just as they have for hundreds of years.
After the scenic ride you arrive at the final stop Aguas Calientes about ( 9:45 a.m. )Here, you
will notice that the weather has changed to a tropical climate. You can now appreciate the
abundance of plants typical for this region and the Amazon basin. Here you will board the tourist
bus and proceed up a incredible winding road that leads to the fabled site of Machu Picchu.
Thousands of people from around the world frequent this magnificent ancient site to pay homage and
grasp the spectacular views of Machu Picchu’s 7,800 ft. plateau. Upon your arrival ( 10:15 a.m. )
your guide will explain the history and the myths that surround this archaeological wonder. After
your tour, you will be transferred by bus to the base of Machu Picchu and the town of Aguas
Calientes. Lunch will be served at the local hotel.( 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.) Remainder of the day on
your own. Ovenight at the hotel.(BB/L)( Note: Overnight at Sanctuary Lodge incl. BB/L/D,
the Pueblo Hotel incl. BB & D )
Day 9 - Machu Picchu - Cuzco
Today you will have the full day to explore Machu Picchu and its surroundings on your own.
We suggest to take a picnic basket on a short hike to Wayna Picchu or to the Inti Puku Pass
( Gate of the Sun ) where you can get a birds eye view of this massive site. In the late afternoon
you will depart Machu Picchu with many memories that a picture will never tell.
After your return to Cuzco you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.
( BB ) Note: 2nd day re-entry into Machu Picchu not incl.
Day 10 - Cuzco Free day
Full day on your own in Cuzco to visit for shopping or visiting a local museum. Overnight at the Hotel.(BB)
Day 11 - Cuzco - Puno
Morning our staff will transfer you for your departure via a First Class tour bus for the scenic ride to Puno.(8 hours).
On the way you will travel through the Andean mountains passing and making short visits to the
archaeological sites of Pikillaqta, Andahuaylillas, Raqchi & La Raya while on the way to Puno.
On your arrival to Puno and the highest navigable lake in the world of Lake Titicaca, you will be
met and transferred to your hotel. Remainder of the evening on your own. ( BB )
Day 12 - Puno - Uros - Amantani ( homestay )
Early morning departure to Lake Titicaca where you will go by boat to the floating Uros Islands.
Here time will be allowed for mingling, shopping or even to barter for a large selection of local
hand made items with the descendants of Uros Indians. After a short time here you will proceed
again by boat to the Island of Amantani where many archaeological sites will be visited with your
guide. There are several temples and a Royal throne "Inkatiana" carved of stone on the shore of
the lake. You as well will visit the impressive points of either Pacha Tata or Pacha Mama for a
magnificent view of Lake Titicaca from the highest point of the island. Later a cultural excursion
to visit up to six different villages that exist on the largest island. Here these humble and simple
Amara Indians descendants have lived on this some what secluded island from the mainland unchanged
in their traditions for hundreds of years. Afterwards you will proceed to a local family home that
is your accommodations for the night. Overnight at a local Indian family home. (CB/D)
Day 13 - Amantani - Taquile - Puno
Morning after breakfast and a last visit in the area proceed to the Island of Taquile where you
can view pre Inca & Inca archaeological ruins & terracing. Mid day depart by boat from Taquille
with a late afternoon arrival into Puno. Here you will be met and transferred to the Hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel. (CB)
Day 14 - Puno - Chullpas of Sillustani - Juliaca - Arequipa
After breakfast you will be met and depart for the Chullpas of Sillustani or pre Inca funerary towers. Here you can view the structures that once housed the remains of these ancient ancestors of the Highland region of Lake Titicaca. All that remains are that of the stonework, all else has been lost and looted by grave robbers years ago.
Afterwards continue to the Juliaca airport for the departing flight to Arequipa where you will be
met and transferred to your hotel.(CB)
Day 15 - Arequipa - Colca Canyon
Early morning departure at 8:00 a.m. by tour bus to the north part of Arequipa passing the town
of Yura, around the Mountain of Chachani. Today you have a chance to see Pampa CaZahuas,
the National VicuZa Reserve. Mid day (12:00 p.m.) arrival into Chivay and the Colca Lodge for
lunch. (lunch on own) Afterwards you will visit the Hot Springs of"La Calera" then return to the
Colca Lodge for a folk show and dinner. Overnight at the Colca Canyon local lodge. Overnight at
the hotel. (CB/D)
Day 16 - Colca Canyon - Arequipa
Morning departure ( 7:00 a.m. ) to "El Mirador de la Cruz del Condor" where the best possibilities
of viewing the fabled Andean condor are available. Later return to Chivay, where you will visit
some pre-Inca tombs as well as several small traditional villages like Pichollo, Maca and Yanque
before returning to Chivay for lunch. Afternoon depart by tour bus from Chivay and return to
Arequipa (8:00 p.m.) and transfer to your hotel. Over night at your hotel. (CB)
Day 17 - Arequipa - Lima - Chiclayo
Morning you will be met and taken for a guided tour to the Museo de Altura where the noted Inca Ice
Princess (Momia Juanita is preserved for the public view. In 1995, American archaeologist Johan Rienhards
is credited for discovering this child mummy of the Inca civilization high above Colca Canyons Mt Ambato
(20,70 ft.) Afterwards continue to the Santa Catalina Convent. Opened to the public in 1970 after four
centuries of mysterious isolation this site is by far the most interesting. At one point there were over
450 nuns that lived in seclusion from the outside. Contrary to what you would expect from the nuns who
take vows of living in poverty. The convent has been beautifully remodeled with Colonial furniture &
paintings from the Cuzco & Arequipa Schools of Art. The convent itself literaly is a city in it self.
With the traditional painted homes, cobblestone streets & plazas spread throughout, its massivness
will amaze. Afterwards return to your hotel before departing for Lima in the afternoon.
Later you will be met & transferred to the Arequipa airport and the departing flight to Lima.
Connect to the departing flight to Chiclayo. On your arrival you will be met and transferred to the Hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel. ( CB )(time permitting you can visit Pimentel Bay for the fishermans
sunset.)
Day 18 - Chiclayo - Tucume - Sipan Museum
Morning guided tour with Julio Rodriguez to the Royal Tombs of the Lord of Sipan Museum where
numerous artifacts from the Moche civilization including the Lord of Sipan tomb are secure for
public viewing. Continue for tours to the sites of Pampa Grande, Lord of Sipans Tomb & Tucume.
These areas are the most important regions that are least to be explored by the western tourist
and the importance as well as accessibility is far better than that of ANY other tourist region in
Peru. Archaeologically wise this region is the richest in history & financially wise to have been
discovered intact in the last 100 years. New and unknown sites are being excavated every day / year.
This is the cutting edge of the past history from Thor Heyderdahl's discovery of Tucume to Walter
Alvas credits to the Lord of Sipan's site, and is the best of the best. It is noted that the site
of Pampa Grande is the most significant archaeological discovery in the western hemisphere.
Late afternoon return to Chiclayo and the Gran Hotel. Later visit to seaside town at Pimentel Bay
where the local fisherman build typical reed boats & you can watch the sunset Afterwards return to
the Grand Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel. ( CB )
Day 19 - Chiclayo - Trujillo
Morning you will depart by private car to Trujillo over the with visits to the Sun & Moon temples
of the Chimu civilization. Mid afternoon arrival into Trujillo where you will transfer to the Hotel.
Later to the El Brujo site and afternoon return to the hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.( CB )
Day 20 - Trujillo - Lima
Full day of tours to El Dragon Ruins & Chan Chan. Built by the Chimu Empire approximately 1200 AD,
the citadel of Chan Chan consisted of nine major sub-cities.Each built by a previous leader and at
their height, housed more than 50,000 people. With a span of more than 45 square miles it was the
largest pre-Columbian city in the Americas and the largest mud city in the world. Late afternoon
return to the Libertador Hotel and then transferred to the Trujillo airport for the departing
flight to Lima. ( optional overnight & tours available in Lima ) or transfer on your own
to the departing international flight. ( CB )
Day 21 - Lima - arrive into your home city
| Class |
Rating |
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| Tourist |
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$4559 |
$3649 |
$3409 |
| First |
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$5199 |
$4039 |
$3769 |
| First |
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$5309 |
$4089 |
$3799 |
| First |
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$5789 |
$4439 |
N/A |
| First |
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$6659 |
$4879 |
$4409 |
| First |
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$7359 |
$4999 |
$4659 |
| Executive |
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$8259 |
$5669 |
N/A |
NOTE : All hotels include either Continental or Buffet breakfast.
Not included : International air, visas, departure taxes, additional meals / incidentals.
Note room type: BV = Best View; CR = Colonial; DR = Deluxe; JS = Junior Suite.
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