Day 01 LIMA
Arrival in Lima . Reception and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon visit to Colonial and Modern Lima. Guided tour through the historic center of the city. Admire the beauty of San Martin and Major squares, the Cathedral, the Government Palace and visit the Convent of San Francisco and its catacombs, religious building from the end of the XVI century. Drive through the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores.

Day 02 LIMA - CUSCO
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco . Reception and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the morning at leisure to adjust to the high altitude ( 11,000 feet ). Afternoon city tour and nearby ruins. Visit Main Square , the Cathedral and its religious Art Museum, the Church of Santo Domingo or Koricancha. Includes visits to the Sacsayhuaman and Puca Pucara fortresses, the temple and amphitheater of Kenko and the water shrine of Tambomachay.

Day 03 CUSCO - URUBAMBA (TUESDAY, THURSDAY OR SUNDAY)
Full day bus excursion to the village of Pisac . Visit the authentic and traditional Indian Market, where Indians barter their products. Continue through the Urubamba Valley to Ollantaytambo, favorite residence of the Incas, with its terraces running up the steep slope to the top where a carved stone throne allowed the ruler a magnificent view of his holdings. You will also see the fabulous Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo. Lunch included. Overnight at one of the nice countryside hotels in the area.

Day 04 URUBAMBA - MACHU PICCHU
Transfer to the Ollanta station for a morning train ride to the unparalleled, Machu Picchu , the " Lost City of the Incas". Machu Picchu was a flourishing ceremonial and agricultural site, probably the gateway to the jungle marches of the Inca Empire. The central buildings were erected with the polished stonework of the Cusco Imperial style, though the site was probably occupied well before the Incas started their expansion, Machu Picchu was associated with the earth cult revolving around the Coca leaf, a privilege restricted to the Inca Royal family and priests. Guided tour and lunch. Overnight at one of the hotels in the area.

Day 05 MACHU PICCHU - CUSCO
Morning at leisure to explore the ruins on your own or visit the hot springs in Aguas Calientes. Mid afternoon departure by train to Cusco . Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.

Day 06 CUSCO - LIMA
Transfer to the airport in time to take the flight to Lima . Reception and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon guided shopping tour.

Day 07 LIMA- IQUITOS / CEIBA TOPS
Transfer to airport for the flight to Iquitos . Reception at the airport, brief city orientation and transfer to the Explorama dock. Twenty-five mile journey down the Amazon River to Ceiba Tops where private rooms with air conditioning and hot water provide all of the comforts of home. Afternoon hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding Ceiba Tops which includes many huge trees festooned with epiphytes. After dinner there may be local flute or guitar music at the El Toucan Bar or the guides are always ready to relate some of the many legends of the Amazon forest. Lunch, Dinner Overnight Ceiba Tops

Day 08 CEIBA TOPS
Morning boat ride, spotting for dolphins, to visit a small village of Yagua Indians where your guide will explain the Yagua Indian culture and how it was affected by the arrival of Europeans and the passing of time. There will also be an opportunity to see some of the local crafts and for a demonstration of the blowgun which some of the Yagua elders still use for hunting. Afternoon walking excursion to the neighboring town of Indiana . Originally a Franciscan mission, Indiana has grown into a large river community with its own market, high school and small hospital. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight Ceiba Tops

Day 09 CEIBA TOPS - CANOPY WALKWAY - CEIBA TOPS
Early morning departure from Ceiba Tops by boat to the narrow motorcar crossing connecting the Amazon and Napo Rivers to continue by boat to ExplorNapo Lodge for breakfast. Hike to the spectacular Canopy Walkway spanning over 500 meters (one-third of a mile), connected by tree platforms, and reaching a height of over 35 meters ( 115 feet ) but accessible without any type of climbing skill or equipment. After lunch, visit the "ReNuPeRu" Ethnobotanical Garden where over 240 medicinal plants are cultivated by a local shaman who will explain the nature of Amazonian natural healing and the uses of some of the plants. Return to Ceiba Tops in time to enjoy the pool or hammocks before dinner. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight Ceiba Tops

Day 10 CEIBA TOPS - IQUITOS - LIMA
Your choice of a morning walking or boating excursion to further enjoy the rainforest and Amazon River or time to relax by the pool until departure time. Afternoon transfer to Iquitos and to the airport. Breakfast, Lunch (if departure flight permits)

Day 11 LIMA - HOME
Transfer to the airport for your international departure flight or continue on the extension of your choice.

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