Amazons to Andes – – Lake Titicaca
The extremes of Peru
Canoe rides through the Amazon Jungle. Trek at 15,000 ft in the middle of the Andes. Get a taste of Machu Picchu. Everything that Peru has to offer . . . or maybe not everything, you may have to move there for that.
Start: Lima, Peru
Finish: Lima, Peru
Destination: Peru
Style: Original
Theme: Trekking, Explore
Code: ZMSS
Ages: Min 15
Group size: Min 1, Max 12
Is this experience right for you?
- This trek does consist of consistent periods of time at high altitude. Make sure that you are physically prepared for this adventure before arriving to Peru.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Lima
Welcome to Lima, the “City of Kings”. Upon arrival to the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Your local guide will meet you for a welcome briefing & some tips during your stay in Lima. While Peru’s capital officially began life in 1535, when Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro founded the city on the Day of the Three Kings, settlements had been scattered through the valley since before the Incas. The city was built on top of an existing palace and temples that belonged to the local chief who had little choice but to move on. Lima was in its prime during the Spanish colonial days and much of the city’s attraction now lies in its well-preserved historical center.
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.
Included Activities
• Arrival airport transfer in Lima, in private service with local guide
Day 2: Lima / Puerto Maldonado / Amazon
In the morning, you’ll be transferred to the airport to take the flight towards Puerto Maldonado.
Upon your arrival at around midday, the lodge staff will take you to their office in town. Upon arrival at the Jungle lodge office you will be provided with a small duffle bag to pack your personal items required for the duration of your jungle stay. The remainder of your items will be stored securely in the office. From the office, you’ll travel by private vehicle to the port; this drive is approximately 45 minutes. You’ll then take a motorized canoe upriver to your jungle lodge in the Madre de Dios area (approximately 2 – 2.5 hours). Lunch today is a packed lunch that you will be given during the boat ride. Once you arrive there is time to unpack and unwind before a short orientation and briefing.
The next two days are packed with activities. Your full day in the jungle includes a trek which lasts approximately half a day. At times the paths can get quite muddy and some people can find the trek a little exhausting. Along the way there will be regular stops, and you’ll encounter magnificent fauna and flora in their natural habitat. You might spot everything from macaws and monkeys to peccaries, jabirus, otters and thousands of butterflies. The guides can also teach you about the medicinal properties and practical uses of the plants. For lunch you will return to the lodge. For your night-time excursion, venture out on a night jungle walk!
Accommodation
- Explorer Lodge
Included Activities
- Departure airport transfer in Lima, in private service with local guide
- Arrival airport transfer in Puerto Maldonado, in shared service with bilingual local guide
- Half day excursion in the Amazon, in shared service with bilingual local guide
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 3: Amazon
We start our activities at 5:00am – 5:30am for breakfast. Heading to Lake Cocococha on the way you may see various forest types (Bamboo, floodplain forest, upland forest to the lake. On the way you will be able to see birds like tanagers, turkeys, nun birds, some woodpeckers, monkeys and larger mammals. We will wait for the giant otter either on a blind spot or paddling around the lake, after a while you can also paddle on a catamaran in the allowed area for tourist-use. Return to the lodge – short break. By the afternoon, you will visit the 42 meters high tower, where we will have a wonderful view of the forest. Explanation of the vertical layers of the forest (in the tower) – you will have a specular view of the jungle and see the sunset. In the night you will take a walk to search the many creatures such as insects and hopefully bigger animals.
Accommodation
- Explorer Lodge
Included Activities
• Full day excursion in the Amazon, in shared service with bilingual local guide
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 4: Amazon
Today, we will wake up at 5:20am to visit the “clay lick” Parrot that is 10 minutes by boat from the Lodge. In this place, you can observe different species of parrots and parakeets eating clay. Later on, you will return to the lodge to enjoy of the breakfast. Then, we will visit a local farm to learn about how locals run a crop plantation. By the afternoon, we will take a walk to Laguna Chica for bird watching and contemplation of nature. In the night you will take a walk to search the many creatures such as insects and hopefully bigger animals.
Accommodation
- Explorer Lodge
Included Activities
• Full day excursion in the Amazon, in shared service with bilingual local guide
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 5: Amazon / Puerto Maldonado / Out
Today is your last day in the Amazon. On the way back to the airport don’t miss the unforgettable views of the sunrise over the river. You will also be able to observe the morning flora and fauna which are particularly active at this time of the day and hear the frequent cries of the howler monkeys.
Your guide will take you to the airport and be available for you until your departure flight to Cusco or Lima
Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
• Departure airport transfer in Puerto Maldonado and in Cusco or Lima, in shared service with bilingual local guide
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Day 6: Cusco
Rest day in Cusco, do your own thing for the day.
Accommodation
- Hotel
Day 7: Cusco - Mormorani
We depart Cusco early for our trek departure point of Killacocha, at approximately 4,800 msnm. The drive is about 6 hours, with the final half along a remote, unpaved road. This is a long ride, but the scenery is beautiful and we have a good chance of spotting wild vicunas along the way. Enjoy lunch in Killacocha before setting out on foot forour campsite at Mormorani.
Duration: 10km / 5 hours
Accommodation
- Camping
Meals Included
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Mormorani - Yayamari
Today, trek along beautifully blue Lake Sibinacocha. With snowcapped peaks surrounding us, camp at Yayamari tonight.
Duration: 10km / 5 hours
Accommodation
- Camping
Meals Included
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Yayamari - Cascara
After a filling breakfast, you´ll have the option of ascending Yayamari. Yayamari is a challenging climb with a peak a 5,500 msnm. You´ll lbe rewarded with wonderful panoramic views of the surrounding Vilcanota range and Lake Sibinacocha. Camp for the night below Cascara Pass, at 5,050 msnm.
Duration: 7 hours/12 Km
Accommodation
- Camping
Meals Included
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Cascara - Ayniwasi
After breakfast, we begin the hike to our campsite at Ayniwasi, located in a beuatiful, high-altitude valley (4, 855 msnm).
Duration: 7hrs /8km
Accommodation
- Camping
Meals Included
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Ayniwasi - Parina
After a delicious breakfast, set out for the tiny, traditional community of Parina. The day begins with a challenging climb to Yanacasa pass, at 5,175 msnm. As we ascend we will enjoy increasing interesting views of surrounding glacial fields and colorful yet barren hillsides. At the pass we´ll be only a few meters from the ice fields, with magnificent views of the valleys below us. From there, we descend to our campsite for the night, at 4, 811 msnm.
Duration: 7hrs /9km
Accommodation
- Camping
Meals Included
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Parina - Ataotambo
In the morning we will begin a long and gentle descent to our high jungle end point. We will pass high pampas with grazing llamas and alpacas, glacial streams and snowcapped mountains before reaching our relatively lush and warm campsite at Ataotambo.
Duration: 6hrs /13km
Accommodation
- Camping
Meals Included
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13: Ataotambo - Marcapata
This morning, continue descending along an original Inca trail. The landscape becomes increasing lush as we arrive at our pickup point in the town of Marcapata. In town we will have the opportunity to bathe in the local hotsprings and visit the beautiful colonial church, before beginning the drive back to Cusco.
Duration: 3hrs / 6km
Accommodation
- Depends on next arrangements
Meals Included
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Inclusions
Meals
11 Breakfast
10 Lunch
10 Lunch
Transport
Private vehicle, Boat,
Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights)
Amazon Lodge (3 nights)
Camping (6 nights)
Included activities
- Amazon Tours
- Trekking guides
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