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TREASURES OF PERU & THE AMAZON

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FROM LIMA TO MACHU PICCHU AND THE AMAZON, A JOURNEY BUILT AROUND YOU

Lima, Arequipa, the Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and four days in the Peruvian Amazon at Puerto Maldonado: a private journey with French-speaking guides, local families and unforgettable landscapes.

This itinerary is a starting point. Every day can be adapted to your pace, interests and dates.

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Day by Day

YOUR JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY

DAY 1

France – Lima

Altitude: 180 m Overnight: Lima

Meet and greet at the airport by our French-speaking representative and transfer to the hotel in the Miraflores neighborhood.
The trip from the airport to the hotel takes about 50 minutes.

Places to discover

Lima The cosmopolitan capital of Peru, where your journey begins.
Miraflores District of Lima where you spend your first night.

DAY 2

Lima – Arequipa

Altitude: 180–2,400 m Overnight: Arequipa

Departure from the hotel at 8:00 am for a visit of the historic center of the Peruvian capital with your French-speaking guide.
Discover the colonial quarter through Plaza San Martín and the Plaza de Armas, visit the San Francisco Convent and then the collection of the Larco Museum, in the Pueblo Libre district. The museum holds one of the largest private collections of pre-Columbian art in Peru, tracing the chronology of the different civilizations that settled there, notably the so-called pre-Inca cultures.
Lunch at leisure in a local restaurant.
In the early afternoon, transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to the city of Arequipa.

Places to discover

Plaza San Martín and Plaza de Armas The colonial heart of Lima.
San Francisco Convent One of the historic landmarks of the old city.
Larco Museum One of Peru’s largest private collections of pre-Columbian art, in Pueblo Libre.
Arequipa The White City, where you spend the night.

DAY 3

Arequipa

Altitude: 2,400 m Overnight: Arequipa

Free morning in Arequipa, the White City, known for its architecture in volcanic stone, or sillar.
In the afternoon, a walking visit of Arequipa, probably one of the most beautiful colonial cities in South America, with an official guide. Visit the colonial center, its main square, the Jesuit church and the Santa Catalina Convent, and stroll around this magnificent Plaza de Armas.
Note: after breakfast, during your free morning, we recommend the Yanahuara viewpoint (15 minutes on foot), next to the small colonial church of the district, with views of the surrounding volcanoes (Misti, Chachani, Pichu Pichu…).
Lunch in a typical restaurant.

Places to discover

Plaza de Armas The main square of the colonial center.
Jesuit church Colonial church in the historic center.
Santa Catalina Convent One of the highlights of the city.
Yanahuara viewpoint Recommended walk in your free morning, with views of the Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu volcanoes.

DAY 4

Arequipa – Colca Canyon – Chivay – Yanque

Altitude: 2,400–4,900–3,500 m Overnight: Yanque

Departure from the hotel at 7:30 am for a day devoted to the famous Colca Canyon, with a private service. On the way you will discover the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where you can see vicuñas, one of the 4 species of camelids protected by the Peruvian state, and the Volcano Viewpoint at Patapampa, at an altitude of 4,900 m.
Lunch in the small village of Chivay. After a 25-minute drive, arrival and check-in at the hotel in the village of Yanque.
Depending on the time available, your guide may suggest a visit to the Uyo Uyo archaeological site and finish the day at the hot springs on the way back to the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel in Yanque.

Places to discover

Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve Home to vicuñas, one of the 4 camelid species protected in Peru.
Patapampa Volcano Viewpoint The high point of the day, at 4,900 m.
Chivay Lunch stop on the way to Yanque.
Uyo Uyo and hot springs Optional end of the day, depending on the time available.

DAY 5

Yanque – Cruz del Cóndor – Chivay – Puno

Altitude: 3,400–3,800 m Overnight: Puno

Departure from the hotel at 6:45 am to the Cruz del Cóndor to watch these emblematic birds, considered sacred in the Andean worldview (about 1.5 hours by road), from where you can enjoy an incredible panorama of the majestic canyon and its valley.
From this viewpoint you can see the impressive condors in their natural habitat as they ride the canyon.
You return the same way, stopping at the Antahuilque and Choquetico viewpoints, and we will also have the chance to discover the village of Maca and its colonial church.
Lunch in Chivay and drive to Lake Titicaca (about 5 hours).

Places to discover

Cruz del Cóndor Viewpoint to watch condors, sacred birds in the Andean worldview.
Antahuilque and Choquetico viewpoints Stops on the way back along the canyon.
Maca Village with a colonial church.
Lake Titicaca Where you spend the night, in Puno.

DAY 6

Puno – Uros – Amantani

Altitude: 3,800–4,200–3,800 m Overnight: Amantani Island

Departure from the hotel at 7:30 am for a day devoted to visiting the islands of Lake Titicaca, at 3,800 m. You will visit the Uros floating islands and discover the way of life of their inhabitants (option of a kayak boat ride, about 1 hour). You then continue to Amantani Island, where you are welcomed by a local family.
Lunch, then a walk to the summit to discover the temples of Pachamama and Pachatata, places dedicated to the worship of duality in the Andean worldview.
Dinner and overnight with the host family. You may also share a small show with the locals in the community hall.

Places to discover

Uros floating islands Discover the way of life of the people who live on the lake.
Amantani Island Where you are welcomed by a local family.
Temples of Pachamama and Pachatata Places dedicated to the worship of duality in the Andean worldview.

DAY 7

Amantani – Taquile – Puno

Altitude: 3,800–4,200–3,800 m Overnight: Puno

Departure from the guesthouse at about 8:00 am to return to the city of Puno via Taquile Island. Visit the island to appreciate the islanders’ knitting skills, traditions and culture on a walk around the island. Lunch on the island, then continue by boat to Puno, arriving at about 4:00 pm, with check-in at the hotel.
In the evening, dinner with a show of traditional dances in Puno.

Places to discover

Taquile Island Known for its knitting tradition and culture.
Puno Arrival by boat at about 4:00 pm.

DAY 8

Puno – La Raya – Raqchi

Altitude: 3,800–4,300–3,450 m Overnight: Raqchi

Departure from the hotel at about 7:30 am for a day of visits across the Altiplano, one of the largest areas devoted to raising llamas and alpacas.
First stop: the colonial church of Lampa, which keeps a copy of Michelangelo’s Pietà. You continue to the Tinajani Canyon, where you can admire over 200 hectares of superb rock formations created by nature.
Passing through Ayaviri, you can taste roast mutton, a local dish called kankacho. If you are vegetarian or do not like mutton, be sure to arrange a box lunch in Puno before leaving.
After lunch in Ayaviri, a stop at La Raya, the highest point between Puno and Cusco at 4,300 m, to enter the Cusco region.
Overnight in Raqchi (arrival at about 4:00 pm).

Places to discover

Lampa Colonial church that keeps a copy of Michelangelo’s Pietà.
Tinajani Canyon Over 200 hectares of rock formations created by nature.
La Raya The highest point between Puno and Cusco, at 4,300 m.
Raqchi Where you spend the night with a local family.

DAY 9

Raqchi – Palcoyo – Cusco

Altitude: 3,450–4,900–3,400 m Overnight: Cusco

Departure at 8:00 am from the hotel by private vehicle for a 1.5-hour drive to the colorful mountain of Palcoyo.
Palcoyo is the name of a majestic valley that rises to just under 4,900 m. The climb takes about 45 minutes. You will see breathtaking landscapes and feel alone in the world until the final spectacle of the majestic colors of this lesser-known, and therefore less touristic, mountain.
At the highest point you have free time to admire the landscape, then you walk back for 45 minutes to the bus, which takes you to the small village of Combapata and on to the village of Cusipata, where lunch awaits, before continuing to the city of Cusco.
If time allows, a visit to the church of Andahuaylillas on the road (entrance ticket 15 soles per person).
Overnight in Cusco, arrival at about 6:00 pm.

Places to discover

Palcoyo A colorful mountain rising to just under 4,900 m, less visited than other colored mountains.
Cusipata Lunch stop on the way to Cusco.
Andahuaylillas church Optional stop on the road if time allows (15 soles per person).
Cusco Arrival at about 6:00 pm.

DAY 10

Cusco

Altitude: 3,400 m Overnight: Cusco

Departure from the hotel at 9:00 am for a half day devoted to discovering the historic center of the Inca capital.
Cusco is a thousand-year-old city full of charm, and you will be fascinated by its stone constructions, an interesting blend of Inca and colonial architecture.
First stop: the bus takes you to the Inca ruins of Saqsayhuamán, cyclopean walls from another age that rise above the city. This main place of worship is made up of residences, temples, squares and granaries. Then visit the Temple of the Sun, the Cathedral and the local San Pedro market in the city.
Free afternoon: you can stroll through the charming alleys and squares, where you will be fascinated by the precision and perfection of the constructions in the San Blas district.

Places to discover

Saqsayhuamán Cyclopean walls above the city: the main place of worship, with residences, temples, squares and granaries.
Temple of the Sun Inca temple in the historic center.
Cusco Cathedral A landmark of the colonial city.
San Pedro market The local market of the city.
San Blas District of charming alleys and squares for your free afternoon.

DAY 11

Ollantaytambo – Abra Málaga – Huayopata

Altitude: 3,400–4,350–1,650 m Overnight: Huayopata (homestay)

Departure at 7:00 am with your French-speaking guide on a private service toward Ollantaytambo (1 hour 50 minutes by road), to visit the Ollantaytambo fortress and its cyclopean stones left unfinished during construction. The strategic location of this last Inca stronghold allowed them to resist the Spanish; the remains of the fortress bear witness to the clashes that took place after the loss of Cusco to the conquistadors.
You then continue toward Huayopata, climbing aboard your transport toward the high Amazon forest. Along the way you will witness a majestic spectacle and be amazed by the lush vegetation.
You will arrive in time for lunch with a local family. Julia’s house is surrounded by a certified organic farm, where you can taste seasonal fruit straight from the tree and learn about, and take part in, the production of coffee and chuncho cacao, reputed to be the best in Peru. You then take part in roasting the cacao beans, before grinding them and tasting your own chocolate in all its forms.
Note: you leave your belongings at the hotel and travel with clothes for 2 days and 1 night.

Places to discover

Ollantaytambo fortress Last Inca stronghold, with cyclopean stones left unfinished.
Abra Málaga High mountain pass on the way down to the Amazon forest.
Julia’s organic farm Certified organic farm: seasonal fruit, coffee and chuncho cacao, and your own chocolate.

DAY 12

Huayopata – Hidroeléctrica – Aguas Calientes

Altitude: 1,650–1,890–2,000 m Overnight: Aguas Calientes

Morning devoted to visiting the coffee farm and trying the coffee process yourself. You go into the plantations to understand the origin of this flagship product and how it is grown. After learning and practicing the post-harvest processes, you can roast your own coffee, grind it, brew it and taste it in your cup.
Lunch at Casa de Julia. In the afternoon, transfer by vehicle to the Hidroeléctrica station and train to Aguas Calientes, for a departure the next day to the emblematic Machu Picchu.
Dinner at leisure.

Places to discover

Coffee plantations Learn how coffee is grown and roast, grind and taste your own.
Hidroeléctrica Station where you take the train to Aguas Calientes.
Aguas Calientes Gateway town for Machu Picchu, where you spend the night.

DAY 13

Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo

Altitude: 2,000–2,400–2,900 m Overnight: Ollantaytambo

A day devoted to visiting one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu.
You take the bus to the site (about 20 minutes). Machu Picchu is an ancient Inca city abandoned during the collapse of the Inca empire; this sacred city, forgotten for centuries, was only very recently rediscovered by the American Hiram Bingham in 1911. Since 1983, the site has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
A guided visit of 2.5 to 3 hours with your French-speaking guide, who introduces you to the mysteries and architecture of this magnificent site. After the visit you take the shuttle back to the town of Aguas Calientes.
In the afternoon you board the return train to Ollantaytambo.

Places to discover

Machu Picchu One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983.
Ollantaytambo Where you spend the night.

DAY 14

Ollantaytambo – Moray – Maras Salt Pans – Umasbamba – Cusco

Altitude: 2,900–3,450–3,800–3,400 m Overnight: Cusco

Departure by private vehicle for a second discovery of the Sacred Valley. First stop: the Moray agricultural laboratory, with terraces designed for the acclimatization and domestication of plants. Then visit the salt pans, a salt mine in the middle of the mountain range, and continue to Umasbamba, to a local family’s home, to taste a typical dish called Pachamanca, a meal cooked in an earth oven. You will get to know the way of life in the Andes, and see a demonstration of Andean weaving and dyeing presented by Trinidad, in whose home you take part, before returning to the city of Cusco.

Places to discover

Moray Agricultural laboratory with terraces for the acclimatization and domestication of plants.
Maras salt pans A salt mine in the middle of the mountain range.
Umasbamba Pachamanca lunch with a local family and a demonstration of Andean weaving and dyeing.

DAY 15

Cusco – Puerto Maldonado (Amazon begins)

Altitude: 3,400–183 m Overnight: Jungle lodge, Puerto Maldonado

Your 4 days in the Amazon begin. Departure for an Amazon experience: arrival in Puerto Maldonado and transfer to the office to leave your large bags, as you travel with the minimum needed to make boat transport easier. A 45-minute trip takes you to the lodge, where you check in.
Walk and visit to the rubber camp and other tropical trees.
Free time to relax by the pool or in the hammocks.
At 7:00 pm, a night boat excursion for a caiman safari, followed by dinner.
Full board and overnight at the lodge in bungalows.

Places to discover

Puerto Maldonado Gateway to the Peruvian Amazon.
Rubber camp Walk to see rubber trees and other tropical trees.
Night caiman safari Boat excursion at 7:00 pm.

DAY 16

Puerto Maldonado – Sandoval Lake

Altitude: 183 m Overnight: Jungle lodge, Puerto Maldonado

Early in the morning you set off on a 3 km hike to Sandoval Lake, watching different wild animals along the way, including mammals, snakes and others. At the lake you paddle in small rowing boats to find a place for breakfast, watching fish and birds.
Lunch at the lodge, before heading to a lookout tower 20 meters high to watch birds while waiting for the sunset.
Full board and overnight at the lodge in bungalows.

Places to discover

Sandoval Lake Reached on a 3 km hike; rowing boats on the lake to see fish and birds.
Bird lookout A 20-meter-high lookout for birdwatching and the sunset.

DAY 17

Puerto Maldonado – Machiguenga community

Altitude: 183 m Overnight: Jungle lodge, Puerto Maldonado

After breakfast you take a 20-minute boat ride to visit and learn about the way of life of the Machiguenga families, who also show you some of the cultural values of their ancestors, their language and the ayahuasca ceremony, among other things.
A typical jungle lunch is served before you return to the lodge.
Full board and overnight at the lodge in bungalows.

Places to discover

Machiguenga community Meet the families and learn about their culture, language and traditions.

DAY 18

Puerto Maldonado – Cusco

Altitude: 183–3,400 m Overnight: Cusco

After a small coffee you begin a short walk to watch 3 to 5 species of parrots, then breakfast. You then take a boat to the town of Puerto Maldonado for a short visit of the local market and transfer to the airport.
Arrival in Cusco in the early afternoon.
Note: the order and timing of the excursions may be changed according to your guide’s advice, taking into account the physical condition of the travelers and the weather.

Places to discover

Parrot watching Short walk to see 3 to 5 species of parrots.
Puerto Maldonado market Short visit of the local market before the flight.

DAY 19

Cusco – Lima – France

Altitude: 3,400 m

Free morning in Cusco for a last stroll through the city on your own, and transfer to the airport.

Places to discover

Cusco A last walk through the city before your flight home.

Where You Stay

YOUR HOTELS

18 nights across Peru and the Amazon. Suggested hotels per stop; your final hotels are confirmed for your dates.

1 night

Lima

Hotel Ferre Miraflores

Breakfast included. Suggested hotel, to be confirmed for your travel dates.

2 nights

Arequipa

Hotel Majestad Arequipa

Breakfast included. Suggested hotel, to be confirmed for your travel dates.

2 nights

Arequipa

Majestad Hotel Boutique Arequipa

Breakfast included. Suggested hotel, to be confirmed for your travel dates.

1 night

Colca Canyon

Casona Plaza Hotel Ecolodge Colca

Breakfast included. Suggested hotel, to be confirmed for your travel dates.

2 nights

Puno

Casona Plaza Hotel Puno

Breakfast included. Suggested hotel, to be confirmed for your travel dates.

1 night

Amantani Island

Homestay with a local family

Dinner with the host family. Local comfort.

1 night

Raqchi

Homestay with a local family

Dinner with the host family. Local comfort.

4 nights

Cusco

Hotel Korigems Inn

Breakfast included. Suggested hotel, to be confirmed for your travel dates.

4 nights

Cusco

Maytaq Wasin Hotel

Breakfast included. Suggested hotel, to be confirmed for your travel dates.

1 night

Huayopata

Homestay at Casa de Julia (organic farm)

Homestay on a certified organic farm. Breakfast included; full board on the farm.

1 night

Machu Picchu

Hotel Casa de Luz Aguas Calientes

Breakfast included. Suggested hotel, to be confirmed for your travel dates.

1 night

Machu Picchu

Andino Hotel Machu Picchu

Breakfast included. Suggested hotel, to be confirmed for your travel dates.

1 night

Sacred Valley

Hotel Refugio Andino Ollantaytambo

Breakfast included. Suggested hotel, to be confirmed for your travel dates.

3 nights

Puerto Maldonado

Jungle lodge in Puerto Maldonado (bungalows)

Bungalows with full board. Suggested lodge, to be confirmed for your travel dates.

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WHY TRAVEL WITH US

French-speaking guides

Local French-speaking guides accompany you along the route; in the Amazon the guide speaks English and Spanish, with a French-speaking guide possible on request.

Private transportation

Private vehicles and transfers throughout your journey.

Local families

Homestays and meals with host families in Amantani, Raqchi, Huayopata and Umasbamba.

Four days in the Amazon

Puerto Maldonado: jungle lodge in bungalows with full board, Sandoval Lake, a Machiguenga community and parrot watching.

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Retour à la maison après 3 semaines passées au Pérou ... que de souvenirs exceptionnels et c'est en grande partie grâce à Willy !

Nous avons trouvé ses coordonnées dans le livre du petit futé et il nous a préparé nos activités avec grand soin et surtout avec une réactivité incroyable.
Le chemin des Incas, la vallée sacrée et le lac Titicaca .. ces 3 activités qui se sont déroulées à merveille grâce à notre organisateur Willy et sans oublier nos guides Mario et Elida.
Agence très professionnelle et que je recommande grandement !
  
 
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   Cyrille Tricart 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nous avons demandé à NatureXperience de nous accompagner pour l'organisation du bouquet final de notre voyage au Pérou : Vallée Sacrée et Machu Picchu.
Très à l'écoute de nos demandes, le programme a été fait sur mesure.
C'est Willy qui nous a guidé avec des explications dans un Français parfait, nourri d'anecdotes personnelles et familiales.
La gestion du temps a été parfaite pour que nous puissions profiter au maximum de chaque site.
Je recommande vivement !
  
 
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   Hélène CARRIL DONARS 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Willy, guide expérimenté de NATURE EXPERIENCE est une personne à rencontrer et à suivre... Il a de très nombreuses connaissances pour faire découvrir son pays splendide,  mais il va au-delà du simple commentaire. Il fait des parallèles avec la culture andine, ses propres expériences, son vécu. Il en est passionnant...
C'est une très belle personne, très humaine, à l'écoute et sur qui on peut s'appuyer totalement pour faire un voyage réussi !
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ce voyage restera gravé dans nos mémoires. Ce pays nous a offert de nouvelles expériences, de nouveaux paysages, de nouvelles saveurs et de nouvelles sensations.
Nous avons été accueilli de façon formidable, nous avons partagé les croyances et la foi des habitants en leur terre. Merci à Willy de nous avoir fait vivre une aventure magique et sécuritaire!
Mon amie et moi avions peur d’un voyage trop touristique et de ne pas vivre les aventures du pays, au contraire Willy à réussi à nous faire vivre le Pérou de façon authentique et exclusive.
Willy est un guide attentionné, qui respecte nos envies et notre budget. Il a su nous transmettre l’histoire de chaque lieu et nous faire découvrir les traditions péruviennes.
Alors pour tout ça je ne peux pas dire adieu à ce pays mais comme on dit en Quechua « tupananchiscama».
Il n’y a pas d’hésitation à avoir en réservant avec Willy, encore merci à toi.

TREASURES OF PERU & THE AMAZON

FROM LIMA TO MACHU PICCHU AND THE AMAZON, A JOURNEY BUILT AROUND YOU

YOUR JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY

France – Lima

Lima – Arequipa

Arequipa

Arequipa – Colca Canyon – Chivay – Yanque

Yanque – Cruz del Cóndor – Chivay – Puno

Puno – Uros – Amantani

Amantani – Taquile – Puno

Puno – La Raya – Raqchi

Raqchi – Palcoyo – Cusco

Cusco

Ollantaytambo – Abra Málaga – Huayopata

Huayopata – Hidroeléctrica – Aguas Calientes

Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Ollantaytambo

Ollantaytambo – Moray – Maras Salt Pans – Umasbamba – Cusco

Cusco – Puerto Maldonado (Amazon begins)

Puerto Maldonado – Sandoval Lake

Puerto Maldonado – Machiguenga community

Puerto Maldonado – Cusco

Cusco – Lima – France

YOUR HOTELS

Hotel Ferre Miraflores

Hotel Majestad Arequipa

Majestad Hotel Boutique Arequipa

Casona Plaza Hotel Ecolodge Colca

Casona Plaza Hotel Puno

Homestay with a local family

Homestay with a local family

Hotel Korigems Inn

Maytaq Wasin Hotel

Homestay at Casa de Julia (organic farm)

Hotel Casa de Luz Aguas Calientes

Andino Hotel Machu Picchu

Hotel Refugio Andino Ollantaytambo

Jungle lodge in Puerto Maldonado (bungalows)

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WHY TRAVEL WITH US

French-speaking guides

Private transportation

Local families

Four days in the Amazon

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