From the Andes to the Rainforest

10 Days

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DAY 1:

LIMA – INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT. (Jorge Chavez International Airport).

Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed by our representative who will drive you in a private car directly to your hostel in the Miraflores district. You could taste one of our national cocktails, “Pisco Sour or Algarobina”, and our guide you will do a summary of your trip and will be on your disposal to give an answer to all your questions.

Observation :

  • Free meals.
  • Private van upon your arrival.
  • Novalys representative.
  • Boutique Casa Inca 3* Hostel.

Evening :

Free.

DAY 2:

LIMA – ½ CITY TOUR. (Private Van).

CUSCO

From 9.00 Am, archeological museum visit, exceptional view on the old pre-Columbian and Inca Peru, which means more than 3000 years of history. Then, we will join the Lima historic center, Unesco site from 1991. Before to visit the San Francisco convent, we will discover the San Martin Place, the Weapons Place and its cathedral. These examples of a colonial, Neo Classique, Art Deco and New Art architectures will you be travel through the time.

Suggestion :

After the lunch, possibility to visit Barranco, an old fishermen village. This district is today a seaside, very attractive for foreign and local people. It is the romantic, bohemian and night owl area of Lima. Transfer to your hostel.

Observation :

  • Lunch in the « Cevicheria » restaurant. Free Dinner.
  • Private van. English speaking guide.
  • Boutique Casa Inca 3* Hostel

God’s Gift to Mankind

…CUSCO…

DAY 3:

LIMA – CUSCO – ½ CITY TOUR. ((Plane).

Early in the morning, transfer to the airport for a flight to Cusco. Reception and transfer to the Cusco hostel.

« God’s Gift to Mankind » en Quechua. Cusco has been the “Tawantinsuyu” Inca Empire capital. The legend tells the city was build during the XI or XII century by Manco Capac and Mama Oqllo after birth in the Titicaca Lake.

At the beginning of the afternoon, discovery of Cusco and its sites. On the upper parts of the town, you could find the “Sacsayhuaman” strongholds. A few kilometres further, there are the Qenko, Pukapukara and Tambomachay sites which Incas stone constructions.

At the end of afternoon, return to Cusco in order to discover the picturesque district of “San Blas”. Back to your hostel.

Observation :

  • Free lunch. Diner in a Novalys selection restaurant.
  • English or Spanish speaking guide.
  • Hostel : Picoaga 4*

Evening :

Free.

Option :

End of the journey : rites, exfoliation ceremonies and massage.

DAY 4:

CUSCO – PISAC – OLLANTAYTAMBO – YUCAY. (Private van).

Departure in the morning in a private car to the Sacred Valley and to join the typical village of Pisac. Ruins visit, a strategic point for Incas to control the valley. Little walk in the one thousand and one colors art market. Lunch in Pisac

At the beginning of the afternoon, We will continue our route to the typical village named Ollantaytambo in honour of “Cacique Ollanta”. According to oral tradition, this “Cacique” was in love of a princess, daughter of the Inca Pachacutec. Visit of its stronghold.

Towards 4 Pm we will take the train to Aguascalientes. Installation in your hostel.

* Inka Rail Train Nº45 at 16h47, arrival at 19h21.

Observation :

  • Lunch in the “El Huacatay” restaurant.
  • English speaking guide. Private van.
  • Dinner at the hostel.
  • Inka Rail Train.
  • Hostel : San Agustín Récolta 3*.
DAY 5:

YUCAY – MACHU PICCHU VISIT – Back to OLLANTAYTAMBO. (East Express Vistadome Train).

Around 06H30 departure in bus to join the citadel, possibility to go to the Sun Door in order to survey the Machu Picchu with the first sun lights. This third wonder of the world, found in 1911 by Hiram Bingham, American anthropologist, reaching 2400 high meters, will appear just front of you and will let you reflexive.

A site within an extraordinary beauty, in a tropical environment shows the apogee of the Inca Empire. The Machu Picchu will surprise you by its terraces, walls and impressive ramps in a natural setting.

Towards 13h00 back to the village and lunch in the « El Indio Feliz » restaurant.

Return to the Aguacalientes railway station at 16h30 to Ollantaytambo.

* Vistadome Train N°509 at 17H30, arrival at 19H28 in Ollantaytambo.

Upon your arrival you will be transported in a private car directly to your hostel.

Suggestion :

Possibility for good walkers to climb the Huayna Picchu (don’t be scared of heights) or join the Sun door.

Observation :

  • Lunch in the « El Indio Feliz » restaurant. Dinner at your hostel.
  • English speaking guide.
  • Orient Express Vistadome Train.
  • Private van.
  • Hostel : Pakaritampu 3*
DAY 6:

OLLANTAYTAMBO – MORAY – MARAS – CHINCHERO – CUSCO. (Private van).

CHINCHERO - CUSCO

Early in the morning, we will follow our road to go to the surprising « Salinas de Maras » salt water sources which have been flowed for centuries and still unexploited by the local population who rent one or several parcels.

From this place, we will discover Moray, Amphitheatre composed by several terraces disposed on concentric circles. In fact, it was an Inca agricultural research centre where was practiced cultural experience. Each terrace creates a microclimate where it’s possible to cultivate more than 250 plant’s varieties.

The Chinchero village based in Cusco campaign was entirely built, like Ollantaytambo, in Inca bases. To “Tupac Yupanqui” could repose himself during his displacement. It’s one of the rare villages who still own today, Incas traces. Its Church or all these terraces are the proof. Return to Cusco. Installation at your hostel.

Observation :

  • Lunch : typical restaurant.
  • Private van. English or Spanish speaking guide.
  • Free dinner.
  • Hostel : Picoaga 4*.

Evening :

Free.

…AMAZONIA…

DAY 7:

CUSCO – PUERTO MALDONADO. (Plane).

In the morning, transfer to the airport of Cusco for your flight to Puerto Maldonado, at Amazonian doors. Before to join our Lodge, we could visit the “Plaza de Armas”. From the watchtower you could discover a wonderful panorama on the union of these two rivers, the Madre de Dios river and the Tambopata river.

Then we will take on board a typical Amazonian boat for a 40-minute crossing. Welcome cocktail and installation in your bungalows. During the afternoon, first meeting with the forest through a walk to discover an important variety of medicinal plants, tropical trees, birds, insects, butterflies and other animals. Short break on a watchtower to observe Toucans, macaws and other birds. (walk during 2h30 – 3h).

19h : Before the dinner, late night walk for a “Cayman Safari” in order to find the White Cayman (scientific name) which lives on the river’s banks. Free night in the Lodge.

Observation :

  • All inclusive
  • Non escorted flight.
  • Collective English or Spanish speaking guide according to the availabilities.
  • Lodge : Corto Maltes 3*.
DAY 8:

PUERTO MALDONADO.

Wake up at 5.30 am for a 20-minute walk to arrive in Collpa de Loros, where more than 5 bird species eat a special clay, essential for their metabolism, a wonderful show of colors.

8.00 am : Breakfast and free time. Towards 10.30 am, we will navigate on the Madre de Dios for an expedition to Monkey Island, where live in total freedom some species of this very interesting animal. From there and after 30 minutes of crossing, we will enter on the Tambopata Candamo National Reserve territory. Walk of 5kms through the luxuriant tropical vegetation to join the Sandoval Lack.

Many animal species live in this environment : birds (as Sanshos, Kingfishers and Anhingas), monkeys (Wasitas, Cotomonos or Capuchin).

We will sail to and fro across the lack in a canoe until the sunset which is an unforgettable show. In the end of the journey, return in the Lodge.

Observation :

  • All inclusive
  • Lunck box. Dinner at the Lodge.
  • Collective English or Spanish speaking guide according to the availabilities.
  • Lodge : Corto Maltes 3*.
DAY 9:

OLLANTAYTAMBO – MORAY – MARAS – CHINCHERO – CUSCO. (Lodge / Amazonia).

PUERTO MALDONADO

Breakfast and free time to take benefit from the swimming-pool or to do some shopping in our typical Amazonian products shop.

Then, we will navigate during 1 hour and half to visit the native community. During this trip you could observe monkeys, turtles, caimans and other birds. Upon your arrival among the native community, you could discover this culture, its language and habits through their clothes and dances.

At the beginning of afternoon, we will visit the Chacra which means “little native agricultural exploitation. You cold discover several tropical fruits and other local products and savour these typical products of the Selva.

Then the chacarero (local producer) will show you several tropical fruits, which you could taste, before he goes sell them to the main market of Puerto Maldonado.

Observation :

  • All inclusive
  • Lunck box. Dinner at the Lodge.
  • Collective English or Spanish speaking guide according to the availabilities.
  • Lodge : Corto Maltes 3*.
DAY 10:

PUERTO MALDONADO – LIMA. (Plane/Private Van).

After the breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima. Welcome by a Novalys representative and transfer to your hostel.

Free afternoon. Possibility to do your last purchases or take a walk along the limenian coast.

Special evening for your honor.

Observation :

  • Novalys departure dinner.
  • Non escorted flight. English speaking guide upon your arrival in Lima.
  • Hostel : Costa Del Sol 5* (Day Use).

THE STAY INCLUDES :

Flights :

  • 3 national flights.
  • Lima – Cusco
  • Cusco – Puerto Maldonado
  • Puerto Maldonado – Lima.

Private guide:

  • Welcome by a Novalys representative.
  • 1 English speaking guide for Cusco and its area.
  • 1 English speaking guide for Amazonia.

Transport :

  • All named transports in a private van.
  • All transfers airport/train in a private van during the stay.
  • 1st class Inka Rail Train.
  • All entries on the sites, museums and natural parks according to the program.
  • Visit in a small group in Amazonia.
  • All 3* hostels in a doble or triple room with breakfast.
  • A day use the last day.
  • All meals said included.
  • Guides costs (transports, hostels, meals, etc.).
  • Bank costs.
  • International tax : 31.00 US$.
  • National tax : 6.00 US$.

THE STAY DOES NOT INCLUDE :

  • Individual equipment.
  • Hospital or compulsory repatriation insurance
  • International flights, arrival and return.
  • Two national taxes : 12.00 US$.
  • The tips for guides, drivers or others.
  • Your personnel insurance and cancelling.
  • This is mentioned as optional or free.
  • All is not mentioned as included.
  • Your personal purchasing.
  • Free lunches and dinners.

Personal Information

Travel Informations

Adults Childrens(3 Years Old) Childrens(12 Years Old)

Month Year

Your Hostels :  2-3* 3-4* 4-5* 5*

Meals :  Free Half Board All inclusive Novalys Selection

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