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Peru Amazon Extension (4 day)

US$375 High Season (APR 15-NOV 30) - US$330 Low Season (DEC 1-APR 14)

US$495 for solo traveler, high season; US$465 for solo traveler, low season

Tour Code: PAE4
Single Supplement: US$130 (required if no roommate available)

*Note: Rates do not include internal flights. Please add $155 for one additional flight. Contact us for a complete quote.

3 Night Jungle Lodge

Explore Peru's vast jungle with a 3-night stay at Sandoval Lake Lodge.* A short flight from Cusco brings us to the jungle town of Puerto Maldonado. Surrounding Puerto Maldonado are three wildlife reserves consisting of more than 8 million acres of primary rainforest. A motor canoe takes us down the Madre de Dios River to a trail leading to the lodge, perched above one of the most attractive lakes in the Peruvian Amazon. Our local guide teaches us some of the secrets of this ecological treasure as we look for monkeys, tapirs, capybara, macaws, toucans and more. At night, we'll search for caimans near the shores of our camp.

Day 1

Transfer from Puerto Maldonado airport to the river port on the Madre de Dios River. A 25 minute journey down the Madre de Dios River by motor canoe brings you to the end of the trail into Sandoval Lake Lodge. From here the trail takes you on a 2-mile walk or rickshaw ride through secondary forest, until we reach a small canal where we board canoes and are paddled 220 yards through a flooded forest of 100-foot tall Mauritia palms. As the canal opens onto the shimmering surface of the lake, we transfer to a catamaran and are leisurely paddled halfway across the lake to the lodge. After lunch and a brief rest to avoid the early afternoon heat, we once again board the catamaran and set off to explore the entire west end of the lake. Here, in the flooded palm forest we drift to the sounds of hundreds of Red-Bellied Macaws as they return to the palm forest for the night. We return to the lodge around nightfall for dinner. After dinner we will return to the canoes to look for the large and extremely rare Black Caimans. If it's a clear starlit night, we'll take advantage of the stupendous stargazing as we float in the middle of the lake.

Day 2

A pre-dawn wake-up call will enable us to be on the lake for sunrise, when the resident wildlife is most active. With luck we'll encounter the family of Giant Otters which frequent the lake. Most of the fish-eating water birds around the lake actively fish in the early morning as well, and this outing should provide excellent views - and photographs - of the prehistoric-looking Hoatzins. After returning for a late breakfast, we set off into the cool understory of the tall virgin forest around the lake. We'll pass through towering wild Brazil Nut trees, and see a demonstration of how our hosts collect, open and commercialize this important natural product. Once we've eaten lunch and had an hour or so to relax, we once again board the catamaran to explore the eastern part of the lake. We hope to see one or more of the five species of monkeys, like the Brown Capuchin Monkey, which live in the forest near the lake. There is an opportunity again after dinner to try and spot some Black Caimans on the lake, or to go on a short night walk through the primary forest.

Day 3

Rising once again at dawn, we have a quick snack before boarding the catamarans to explore the western end of the lake in the hope of an encounter with Giant Otters. After a late breakfast we explore some of the rainforest trails with our knowledgeable resident naturalist guide. As we walk, the forest will be brought to life as our guide explains the ecology of the rainforest and its diverse flora and fauna. We return for lunch, and then have an optional rest for those wanting to escape the early afternoon heat. For those still full of energy, there is an option to independently explore some of the forest trails. In the cooler late afternoon we will once again board the catamaran to explore the eastern end of the lake, and hopefully experience a spectacular sunset over the lake before returning to the lodge for dinner. After dinner, there is a final chance to look for Black Caiman on the lake, or to go on a short night hike through the forest.

Day 4

After an early morning breakfast we take a final, shorter paddle around the west end of the lake to try and glimpse the Giant Otters before returning to Puerto Maldonado to catch our flight to Lima

Tour may be added to the end or beginning of any Peru Tour -- Machu Picchu by Train, Machu Picchu Pilgrimage, Inca Pathways, or Panoramic Peru.

This is an unescorted tour. We take care of all your transfers, and you explore the jungle with resident guides of Sandoval Lake Lodge!

*Alternative jungle lodge may be used depending on availability.

For those of you short on time we also offer a 3D/2N Peru Amazon Extension.
US$270 High Season, US$240 Low Season

US$350 High Season Solo Traveler, US$330 Low Season Solo Traveler

Tour code: PAE3
Single Supplement: US$90 (required if no roommate available)

Machu Picchu by Train

US$650 Tour Code: MAPI4 - two or more travelers
US$1025 - one traveler
Single Supplement: US$135

Day 1 Cusco

Overnight Cusco.

Day 2 Train to Machu Picchu

Follow the Urubamba River as it tumbles its way towards the Amazon and the sacred city of Machu Picchu. Ancient canals still bring water from the high mountains to the baths used by Inca priests, and as visitors we're welcome to respectfully dip our hands in the cool water. After our tour of the Machu Picchu, we return to Aguas Calientes to soak in the hot springs and dine on local trout fillets.

Day 3 Free Day at Machu Picchu

Today is our chance to watch the sunrise at Machu Picchu and to listen to the spirits of the city's past inhabitants before the hikers from the Inca Trail arrive. Later you can climb the sacred peak of Huayna Picchu or take a walk through the lush cloudforest to the Temple of the Moon. In the late afternoon we return to Cusco.

Day 4 Cusco

Today we rise early and transfer out of Cusco and onto our next destination...

Pisco & Nazca Extension

US$415 Tour Code: NASCA3* - two or more travelers
US$575 - one traveler
Single Supplement: US$45

Visit the small town of Pisco where the white brandy that serves as Peru's national liquor is produced. On the following day, you will transfer to Paracas National Reserve and the Islas Ballestas where you will view a variety of sea birds and sea lions that make their home there. The Paracas Reserve has one of the highest concentration of marine birds in the world. Then it is on to Nazca, where you can choose to take an early morning over-flight of the mysterious Nazca Lines that were etched into the desert many years before the Incas ruled.

Day 1 Pisco

Transfer out from Lima to Pisco on Royal Class bus lines. Visit this small, charming city where the white brandy that serves as Peru's national liquor is produced. (Overnight in Pisco.)

Day 2 Paracas/ Islas Ballestas

Take a short bus ride to El Chaco, the beach and fishing village near Paracas village. Join a boat ride to explore the arches and caves of the islands that play home to thousands of sea birds.. You will also see lounging and active sea lions. From here you will continue on to Paracas National Reserve, where you will view even more of the many species of sea birds that grace the area. Flamingos can often be viewed feeding in Paracas Bay. You will get an opportunity to visit the fishing village of Launillas and the Paracas museum. Transfer to Nazca by Royal Class bus lines.

Day 3 Nazca

You may take the option of the flight over the Nazca Lines or wait for the others on the ground. These mysterious lines date back to the Nazca period, between 900 BC and 600 AD. The images of the monkey, hummingbird and lizard are so large that they can only be fully viewed from the air. From here you will go to Cauchillas Cemetery where countless mummies are preserved in the desert. Pieces of cloth and ceramics, dating back to the time of the Nazca culture, rest near each of the mummies. Transfer back to Lima with a 6 ½ hour bus ride, and then transfer to your hotel or the airport.

*Short on time?
We also offer a 2D/1N Pisco Extension
Does not included a visit to Nazca
US$235 - two or more travelers
US$335 - one traveler

Or a 2D/1N Nazca Extension
Does not include a visit to Pisco/Paracas
US$270 - two or more travelers
US$370 - one traveler

Arequipa & Colca Canyon Extension

US$535 Tour Code COLCA4b* - 2 or more travelers
US$980 - 1 traveler
Single Supplement: US$105

Day 1 Arrive Arequipa

Located 7750 feet above sea level and surrounded by snowy peaks, Arequipa delights visitors with its colonial charm and friendly inhabitants. Visit the Santa Catalina Monastery (a 4.5 acre maze of gardens, plazas, and churches in the town center), people-watch in the main plaza or just relax in our colonial hotel.

Day 2-3 Colca Canyon (Return to Arequipa the evening of Day 3 if flying to Lima or Cusco on Day 4, or stay two nights in Colca Canyon Lodge if transferring to Lake Titicaca on Day 4)

As rich in history as the Cusco area, Colca's pre-Inca terraces rise straight up the canyon and ancient tombs can be found perched on vertical canyon walls. We leave Arequipa early this morning for the deepest canyon in the world. The drive takes us back in time, past herds of llamas and alpacas and through 400-year old colonial towns where residents raise potatoes and tend sheep according to the rising and setting of the sun. During our night in the canyon, relax in hot springs and enjoy a local peña (folkloric show)! The next morning we head to the Cruz del Condor where we have our best chance to see the Andean condor. A two hour walk along the canyon edge to the pueblo of Cabanaconde completes our journey in the Colca. Return to Arequipa in the afternoon to catch your flight to Limaor Cusco the following morning.

For travelers continuing onto Lake Titicaca on Day 4, your 3rd night will be spent again at the Colca Canyon Lodge (you will not return to Arequipa -- please see COLCA4a pricing below)

Day 4 Fly Lima or Cusco or onto Lake Titicaca

On to your next destination...

*Alternative Option: Tour Code COLCA4a (incl. private transfer to Lake Titicaca on Day 4)
US$615 - 2 or more travelers
US$1145 - 1 traveler
Single Supplement: US$115

Lake Titicaca Extension

Adventure Life Tour Leader:
US$650 - two or more travelers
US$1095 - one traveler

Local guide only:
US$380 - two or more travelers
US$560 - one traveler

Single Supplement: US$30

Day 1-3 Lake Titicaca and its Floating Islands (1B,1D)

A morning flight from Lima (or a bus from Cusco to Puno) takes us to the shores of mystical Lake Titicaca. Legend has it that the first Inca rose out of its azure waters. On Day 2 we visit the floating islands of the Uros people and stop for the night on Amantaní Island. Overnight with local families. A night on Amantaní is a journey 500 years into the past. Residents till the dry soil by hand and weave all their clothing on small wooden looms. Share in the hospitality of the Aymara Indians and experience a short day in their lives. After breakfast with our families, we make our way back to Puno for night 3.

This tour can be added on to the front or back of the Machu Picchu by Train or Machu Picchu Pilgrimage tours.

Kayaking on Lake Titicaca

US$630
Single Supplement: US$35

Day 1: Transfer to Puno

A spectacular bus ride from Cusco to Puno crosses the 14,403 foot La Raya pass. Grab a window seat and enjoy Peru’s altiplano. On the way we stop to explore the temple of Viracocha and the Chapel of Andahuaylillas, the “Sistine Chapel of South America”.

Day 2: Overnight on Llachón (L,D)

Cross the golden plains of Peru’s Altiplano from Puno to the peninsula of Capachica. At the tip of this peninsula is Llachón, a small community of Aymara farmers where visitors are always welcome. Enjoy the tranquil countryside and wander the shores of Lake Titicaca before splitting into small groups to overnight within the community's rustic hostels. Tonight, we’ll plan our next day’s kayaking adventure while we enjoy the spectacular starry skies.

Day 3: Kayak Lake Titicaca (B,L,D)

This morning, watch the sun rise over Lake Titicaca. After breakfast, we’ll practice our kayaking skills before launching from the sandy beach. There is no better way to appreciate the mysticism of the area than with a silent cruise over the crystal waters of this sacred lake. We’ll kayak to Taquile Island where we will arrive in the Huayano Suyo (sector), a seldom-visited area of exceptional weavers whose ancient techniques and intricate designs have recently been recognized by the World Heritage Foundation. A visit to Taquile is a fantastic journey back in time to experience the soul of Peru’s ancient people. Tonight, we’ll homestay on Taquile Island.

Day 4: Explore Taquile and Visit the Floating Islands (B,L)

Our island hosts guide us along ancient cobblestone trails, where we can admire the snow-capped mountains reflected in the lake and view stone carvings dating back nearly two thousand years. After lunch, we’ll board our motorboat to visit the traditional reed islands of the Uros people before returning to Puno at sunset.

Day 5: Transfer Out