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Canopy Walkway and
Machupicchu package tour (9 days and 8 nights)
Price per person US$2160 based on double occupancy
An exciting
package that combines the Canopy Walkway experience with a visit to
Cusco and Machu Picchu. The Canopy Walkway is a suspended bridge
spanning over 500 meters, connected by tree platforms and reaching a
height of over 37 meters above the ground. Here there is time to observe
a part of the rainforest rarely seen by man but accessible without any
type of climbing skill or equipment.
Departures: THURSDAYS
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Day 1: Thursday - LIMA
You will be picked up upon arrival and transfer to Carmel
Hotel or similar . Overnight.
Day 2: Friday - IQUITOS
You will transfer to the airport where you'll have the
flight connection to Iquitos (Airfare included). Reception
at the airport or hotel and transfer to the Explorama dock.
Twenty-five mile journey down the Amazon River to Ceiba Tops
where your Amazon adventure begins. Afternoon transfer by
boat to the Mazan trail where you pass across a land bridge
which marks the shortest distance between the Amazon and
Napo Rivers. Upon arrival at the Napo River, your next
launch will transfer you down the river to the 250,000 acre
Amazon Rainforest Reserve and ExplorNapo Lodge. Afternoon
hike through primary, terra firme, non-flooding rainforest
including a visit to the medicinal plant garden near the
Camp. Evening excursion by open boat along the Sucusari
Stream in search of caiman and to enjoy the night sounds and
stars of the Southern sky.
(B, L, D).
Day 3: Saturday - CANOPY WALKWAY
Early morning birding excursion. Morning hike to the Canopy
Walkway, a suspended bridge spanning over 500 meters (1/3 of
a mile), connected by tree platforms and reaching a height
of over 35 meters (115 feet) above the ground. Here there is
time to observe a part of the rainforest rarely seen by man
but accessible without any type of climbing skill or
equipment. Afternoon boating excursion along one of the Napo
tributaries spotting for sloth, birding and having a try at
fishing for piranha.
(B, L, D).
Day 4: Sunday - IQUITOS
Early morning birding by boat or foot. Morning excursion to
visit some of the local river people called "ribereños"
whose houses and schools are seen along the river. They will
be pleased to show you their simple way of life dominated by
the movements of the mighty rivers that surround them. Early
lunch and followed by your return trip to civilization by
boat on the Amazon and Napo rivers back to Iquitos. Transfer
to the airport where you will take the flight back to Lima (airfare
included). You will stay overnight at Carmel Hotel. (B, L).
NOTE: Due to the everchanging nature of the rainforest,
day-by-day activities are subject to change due to weather,
trail or river conditions. Bring rain gear and sunscreen as
for all Explorama Rainforest programs.
Day 5: Monday - CUSCO
Transfer to the airport where you will take the flight to
Cusco (airfare included). Upon arrival reception at airport
of Cusco and lodge at Orquidea Real Hostel or similar. In
the afternoon: Cusco City Tour from 2 pm to 6:00 pm. This
tour includes the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the
Cathedral. The tour moves along the Circunvalacion Road up
to famous fortress of Sacsahuaman, then to Q'enqo,
Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay. This tour includes a bilingual
guide. Include the Tourist ticket valid for the entrance to
many museums and ruins as well. Lodging at Orquidea Real or
similar. (B).
Day 6: Tuesday - SACRED VALLEY TOUR
You will leave at 8:45 a.m. for an excursion to the Sacred
Valley of Incas. Services included: Bus service to the
market of Pisaq, visit the ruins Ruins of Ollantaytambo,
and the Chinchero's market. English and Spanish speaking
guide. Lunch in a typical restaurant in Urubamba. Return to
Cusco at 6:00 pm. Lodging at Orquidea Real or similar . (B,L)
Day 7: Wednesday - MACHU PICCHU
Breakfast. Hr.5:30 am departure to Machu Picchu. Services
included: Bus to railway station and back, round trip first
class train ticket (Vistadome) Cusco/Aguas Calientes/Cusco,
bus to ruins and back, box-lunch, complete Ruin's tour with
an English and Spanish speaking guide. Overnight at
Presidente Hostal or similar in Aguas Calientes. (B+ Box
Lunch) * Optional: For lunch at Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge
instead of box-lunch, add $35.00 to the tour price.
Day 8: Thursday - MACHU PICCHU
Morning at leisure in Machu Picchu and at 3:05 pm you will
take the train back to Cusco where you will arrive around
7:05 pm. Overnight at Orquidea Real Hostal or similar . (B)
Day 9: Friday - TRANSFER OUT
Transfer to the airport where you will take the flight back
to Lima (airfare included) and end of our services. (B)
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Canopy walkway |

Cusco Cathedral |

Machu Picchu |
INCLUDES: All hotel and lodge
accommodations based on double occupancy. All scheduled transportation. All
transfers. All scheduled excursions with English-speaking guide services. All
entrance fees. Meals and domestic airfares as specified in the itinerary. B=Breakfast;
L=Lunch; D=Dinner.
Note : We can replace above Hotels with other
one with the same characteristics in the case that it becomes necessary for
operative and other reasonable causes.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
International airfares, airport departure taxes or visa fees, excess baggage
charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations,
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any
kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of
international flights and items of personal nature.
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Reservations
- Ask
for the availability by sending an e-mail to orquidea@orquidea.net ,we will answer within 48 hours.
- Once we have confirmed
the availability , we need a 50% deposit in advance. We accept Visa
and MasterCard on-line, please fill out our SECURE
SERVER RESERVATION FORM . Please note that all the transactions
are managed by the Internetsecure banking service ( Canadian company )
, for your total security. All the information is encrypted, we will
not know your card number. More information about our reliability are
available here

- We'll send you a
receipt of the deposit and the confirmation of your reservation
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