8-Day Andes to Amazon Adventure

ALL ABOUT THIS TRIP

This trip is an incredible way to take in Peru, all the way from the Andes to the Amazon, in just 8 days. You'll begin in Cusco, where you'll tour this ancient Inca capital before exploring the most important Inca ruins in the surrounding area, Saqsaywoman, Quenqo, Puka Pucara, and Tambomachay. Next, you'll explore the nearby Sacred Valley, before spending a day at the stunning world wonder of Machu Picchu. From here you'll descend further into the jungle where you'll spend 3 days in Peru’s capital of biodiversity, Puerto Maldonado. You'll explore the jungle by boat and on various treks, hopefully spotting a huge array of wildlife and meeting the people of a local community. Your accommodation will be the Cortes Maltes Lodge on the banks of the Madre de Dios River, you'll stay in your own bungalow with a private bathroom with hot water, electricity, as well as a deck with hammocks. Also on site are a swimming pool, a restaurant, and an observation deck and bar overlooking the river. Let True Peru Travel be your guide to an unforgettable Peruvian experience. Itinerary: Day 1 Morning pick-up in Cusco 1.30pm Cusco Cathedral, Qoricancha, and Santo Domingo Saqsaywoman, Quenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay Night in Amaru Group hotel Day 2 8am pick-up in Cusco Pisaq Lunch in Urubamba Ollantaytambo 4.30pm train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes 7.30pm arrival in Aguas Calientes Dinner and sleep in Hatun Inti Classic Hotel Day 3 4am breakfast 5.30am bus to Machu Picchu 2.5 hour tour of Machu Picchu Optional hike up Huayna Picchu (not included in price) Bus to Aguas Calientes Lunch 2.30pm train to Ollantaytambo Onward transport to Cusco Day 4 Free day in Cusco 8pm bus to Puerto Maldonado. Flights can be arranged, please contact us to ask about cost Day 5 Reception in Puerto Maldonado Visit to Puerto Maldonado town 40 minute boat along Madre de Dios River Arrival at Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge Lunch 3:30pm 3-hour trek to lookout Return to lodge for dinner and relaxation Day 6 5.30am 20 minute trek to parrot clay lick 8:00am breakfast Corto Maltes gardens 10:30am boat to Monkey Island 5km jungle trek to Sandoval Lake Observe sunset from canoe Return to lodge for 8:00pm dinner and relaxation Day 7 8am breakfast and free time 10am 1.5 hour boat to Gamatida Island Palma Real community 1pm boat around island Visit to local farm Return to lodge 8pm dinner and relaxation Day 8 Breakfast Visit to local market in Puerto Maldonado Transport to Cusco GP007