Puno-Inca Trail-Manu Rainforest 15 Days & 14 Nights

"Lima – Puno – Flight to Juliaca (3,827 meters above sea level; flight duration is approximately one and a half hours).

We will transfer you to Puno City, where you can enjoy the flatlands and the unique landscape of the Altiplano environment.

You will have a free afternoon to acclimatize to the high altitude.

Lima – Flight to Juliaca - Puno

Puno – Islands – We will take a boat to the reed-covered lake islands of Amantani.

There are some steps to climb to reach the main center of the community, where we will enjoy the magnificent scenery of the sunset and the landscapes of the island.

You will spend the night and interact with a native Aymara family on Amantani Island.

Puno – Titicaca Lake

Puno Island (at 3,820 meters) offers a unique day to explore the lake, particularly the community of Taquile, known for its distinctive weaving techniques.

The typical lifestyle is based on agriculture, and Taquile Island is home to some of the best Quechua-speaking weavers in the world.

There are many places to visit, and you can engage in experiential tourism, including visits to the Pachatata and Pachamama temples, swimming at the beaches, and enjoying the breathtaking sunset over Lake Titicaca.

We will return to Puno City for the night

Titicaca Lake TAQUILE ISLAND

Travel on an exclusive panoramic bus from Cusco to Puno along the Route of the Sun, traversing the Altiplano region in southern Peru. This journey features guided visits to ancient Inca archaeological sites, including the Lithic Museum of Pukara, Raqchi, Andahuaylillas Sistine Chapel of America, and includes a delicious and varied buffet lunch in a scenic mountain setting, with continuous assistance from a professional guide.

Puno – bus to Cusco

Cusco – Inca Trail to Machupicchu (4 days and 3 nights trekking)

Cusco-km 82-AYAPATA

Sunrise offers the most pleasant panorama of a cozy and enigmatic setting.

In the morning we will resume the path, climbing the Ayapata ravine (3300m), Lulluchapampa (3850m) and then the highest pass called “Warmihuañusca” (4200m), where we observe the impressive Nevado Verónica.

After enjoying the panoramic view we descend to the Pacaymayu valley (3500m) where our lunch and overnight stay awaits us at the camp of the same name.

AYAPATA – WARMIHUAÑUSKA - PacaymayU

It is the longest and most beautiful day, due to the constant changes in the ecosystem: in the morning we continue the path to the Runcuracay pass (3950 mt): a place where we see the panoramic view of the Aobamba valley (34000 mt) in the depth of the tropical forest.

Pacaymayu - Wiñayhuayna

After a coca tea to get up at 3:00am, we head with our flashlights to the control point, this day we don’t have a traditional breakfast but a box meal, after waiting for the opening of the gate we continue towards the Puerta del Sol (Inti Punku) at 2780 mt, where the dawn of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu appears by surprise.

At 8 am, we visit the city of Machu Picchu (2400 mt), a place that will enrich us, due to its history and culture (2 hours of guidance), in harmony with nature.

Then we will go down by bus to Aguas Calientes for the last lunch before taking the train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and continuing by bus to Cusco.

Wiñayhuayna–Machupicchu–Cusco

You can explore the city of Cusco, visiting its museums, cathedrals, and Inca sites.

Alternatively, consider the Sacred Valley Tour, which includes Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, Maras, Moray, and Salineras, or choose any other destination of your preference.

Enjoy the local cuisine, shop, or simply relax.

You can also walk through the Main Square and visit local markets.

Free day in Cusco

Cusco – Manu Biosphere Reserved Zone (6 days, 5 nights).Early in the morning, we will pick you up for a private bus ride that will take us from the high elevations, passing through colonial towns and into the Cloud Forest.

Eventually, we will arrive at the habitat of the exotic Peruvian national bird, the Andean Cock of the Rocks (Rupicola peruviana).

Here, we will explore various Amazonian birds and other wildlife, including the Golden-Headed Quetzal (Pharomachrus auriceps) and various species of hummingbirds.

In the evening, we will stay at the Rainforest Lodge.

Cusco – Rainforest Lodge (Manu National Park)

Today, we will continue our adventure with a two-hour bus ride to Atalaya Port.

Along the way, we will visit the hummingbird garden.

There, the Madre de Dios River widens, and we will board our motorized boat for a four-hour journey downstream, arriving at Bonanza Lodge.

In the afternoon, we will take a walk to our Tapir Clay Lick, where large animals such as tapirs, deer, porcupines, and pacas often appear at night to lick minerals.

After dark, we will embark on a night walk—this is the best time to observe a variety of nocturnal creatures, including frogs, tarantulas, snakes, and other arthropods.

Rainforest Lodge – Bonanza Ecological Reserve

Bonanza.

On this day, we will depart early to explore the jungle, focusing on both transitional and primary forest ecosystems.

There will be numerous opportunities to observe wildlife, including monkeys, peccaries, and anteaters.

We will engage in extensive birdwatching from the canopy tower, where we may see macaws, toucans, woodpeckers, parrots, oropendolas, and more.

Throughout the day, you will gain valuable insights into nature and its ecological interactions.

Your guide will provide information on the benefits of medicinal plants and local practices.

Bonanza Ecological Reserve

Bonanza Ecological Reserve – Cusco We will depart from Bonanza Lodge by boat early in the morning, heading to Port Atalaya. From there, we will take a van to Cusco, passing through the Cloud Forest and the Andes Mountains, and arriving in Cusco in the early evening.

Bonanza Ecological Reserve - Cusco

Cusco – Lima – A 1 hour 45 minute flight will bring us back to Lima, to connect your international flight or continue with your trip.

Cusco – Flight to Lima