25 days tour
Icons Of South America (Peruvian Amazon, 25 Days)
Flights
A Trafalgar bonus all Intra-Air Flights: Lima to Cusco, Cusco to Lima, Lima to Santiago, Santiago to Puerto Montt, Bariloche to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls and Iguassu Falls to Rio de Janeiro, including porter service at all airports *** All other flights are not included.
Meals
24 Breakfast (B) 7 Lunch (L) 6 Dinner (D) 3 Regional Dinner (RD) 1 Be My Guest (BMG) 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
Hygieneprotocol
All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโs responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.
Accommodation
Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Amazon Field Station by Inkaterra, Puerto Maldonado Novotel Lima San Isidro Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay El MaPi Hotel Novotel Cusco InterContinental Santiago Hotel Cabaรฑa del Lago NH Bariloche Edelweiss Alvear Art Hotel The Bourbon Cataratas Resort Arena Copacabana Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Transport
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Others
Lima: Visit a local market with Chef Ignacio and enjoy a special lunch at his cooking school. Buenos Aires: Dine at the home of a local family in the bohemian neighborhood of Palermo Soho with its European-style homes and hip attitude. Sacred Valley: Visit the Pisac market displaying indigeneous Quechua arts and crafts from communities from the surrounding highlands. Cusco: Enjoy the flavors of chicha, a Peruvian corn beer. Hear about how chicha is brewed by the local indigenous women and its history dating back to the time of the Incas as a favorite drink of the Andes. Learn about the two types of chicha, alcoholic sour chicha de jora made from fermented jora corn and the non-alcoholic, sweet chicha morada. Cusco: Enjoy cusquenian dishes and a folkloric dance perfomance. San Carlos de Bariloche: Learn about Barilocheโs chocolate heritage with a visit to La Chocolaterie Van Wynsberghe and sample locally made chocolates. Buenos Aires: Experience the beauty of the Tango and learn about its traditions. Rio de Janeiro: Enjoy a traditional Brazilian BBQ restaurant this evening and learn how to mix the perfect caipirinha. Lima: Join a local specialist for a tour of the Rafael Larco Herrera Museum which houses the largest private collection of pre-Columbian Peruvian art in the world. Youโll also explore the extensive collection of Peruvian gold and silver from ancient times. Learn the history of the museum founded by Rafael Larco on July 28th, 1926 in Trujillo followed by in 1958 when Larco moved his collection to Lima to a unique colonial residence built on top of a VIII century pyramid. Santiago: Visit a winery in Chileโs Casablanca valley and meet the winemakers for a personalised experience including a tasting. Puerto Maldonado: Take a short boat ride to an uninhabited river island, where you can see the striking contrast of vegetation within the transition rainforest. Walk through jungle trails on this floodplain which provides the island with an ecosystem rich in birdlife, including the Amazonian umbrellabird, one of the most sought-after species by birdwatchers. Sacred Valley: Enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience meeting Nilda Callaรฑaupa Alvarez, a master Quechua weaver and the first person from her village to attend university. She has been an ambassador for Andean traditions since she began learning ancient pre-Columbian weaving techniques as a young girl in the 1960s. Youโll learn about traditional weaving practice using natural dyeing techniques and its importance to their identity and culture. Your visit makes a difference in helping to preserve and promote traditional pre-Columbian weaving techniques in the 21st century. Rio de Janeiro: Visit a samba school to see and learn about this symbol of Brazil. Amazon Rainforest: Visit an organic bio-orchard to discover many of the rainforestโs tropical plants up-close, with a chance to learn about their many intriguing medicinal uses by indigenous communities. Amazon Rainforest: Explore a 30 hectare Palmetum, a collection of 19 Amazonian palms in a plot reserved for rainforest restoration and conservation. : Explore Lima, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Santiago, Puerto Varas, San Carlos de Bariloche, Nahuel Huapi National Park, Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls and Rio de Janeiro with a Local Specialist : Discover the craftsmanship behind Andean textiles in Lima and how locals prepare for Rio de Janeiroโs Carnival week, Peruvian food cooking demonstration in Lima : Visit the Christ the Redeemer statue, Pisac market, Sacsayhuaman, Ollantaytambo, Chileโs wine country, Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado, Master Quechua Weaver : View Petrohue River, Devilโs Throat Falls : Scenic Cruise in Chileโs Lake Region and on Lake Nahuel Huapi in Argentina : Scenic Drive through the Sacred Valley and in Peruโs Andean highlands : Scenic Train Ride to Machu Picchu aboard the Vistadome train Sacred Valley: Enjoy this Stays With Stories, at Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay, a former 18th-century colonial-style monastery in the Sacred Valley. : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted : All porterage and restaurant gratuities : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) : Tickets for a ride aboard the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu : A Trafalgar bonus all Intra-Air Flights: Lima to Cusco, Cusco to Lima, Lima to Santiago, Santiago to Puerto Montt, Bariloche to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls and Iguassu Falls to Rio de Janeiro, including porter service at all airports : Optional Experiences and free time An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Tickets for a ride aboard the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu A Trafalgar bonus all Intra-Air Flights: Lima to Cusco, Cusco to Lima, Lima to Santiago, Santiago to Puerto Montt, Bariloche to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires to Iguassu Falls and Iguassu Falls to Rio de Janeiro, including porter service at all airports Optional Experiences and free time
Not included:
Others
Other activities and services are not included.
Insurance
Insurance is not included.
Optional
AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 La Dama Juana Restaurant And Folklore Show La Dama Juana Restaurant combines typical Peruvian food with traditional folkloric dancing. The food is served buffet-style in clay pots. As you dine, watch the energetic dancers perform colonial and Inca ceremonial dances. The costumes are colorful and the music is lively. Gratuity included. Total duration is approximately 3 hours. (Minimum 4 Guests) Adult Price: $63.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 10 Magic Circuit Of The Water The Magic Circuit of the Water is the worldโs largest fountain complex of beautiful interactive fountains featuring swaying water, colored lights and lasers dancing with the music. The Magic Fountain forces water to a height of more than 250 feet (80 meters). This optional experience is available Wednesday to Sunday. Total duration is approximately 2.5 hours. Gratuity included. Adult Price: $23.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 Moray And Maras Visit Moray, the Inca agricultural greenhouse or laboratory that consists of four platforms that seem to disappear into a crater. At a depth of 500 feet (150 meters), the overlapping concentric circular stone rings widen as they rise. It was an experimental location the Incas used to study the adaptation of plants with agriculture. Next is the village of Maras, renowned for its ancient salt mines and wells. The salt has been used for economic purposes since the time of the Inca. You will meet the villagers who explain ancient salt mining techniques and have a chance to participate. Total duration is approximately 4 hours. Gratuity included. (Minimum 5 Guests) Adult Price: $77.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 Visit and Workshop at Choco Museum Visit the Choco Museum where you will learn the Peruvian chocolate making process from the cacao bean to the chocolate bar. You will participate in making the chocolate and experience the true feeling of a chocolate maker. Space is limited. Total duration approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. Gratuity included. (Minimum 4 Guests) Adult Price: $42.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 21 Macuco Safari * Begin this adventure in open-air wagons as you work your way through lush sub-tropical forests. Then hike down the canyon where the Macuco Falls tumble over basalt cliffs into the Iguassu basin. Here, board a custom-designed inflatable motorboat for a 20-30 minute exhilarating ride to the base of the falls. Total duration is approximately 2 hours. Gratuity Included. Adult Price: $126.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 21 Bird Park This family owned park is home to more than 900 native birds from 150 species. Enjoy a self-guided walking tour along a well-marked trail through subtropical forests. Enter aviaries to get more of an up close and personal view of the birds. Total duration is approximately 2.5 hours. Adult Price: $40.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 22 Fiesta Gaucha With BBQ Lunch Enjoy a great day as you head out into the pampas to visit an authentic 3,000 acre (1200 hectare) working estancia (Argentinean ranch) that dates back to the late 19th century. A BBQ will be served family style by Gauchos. Enjoy activities throughout the day including a folklore show, carriage rides and horse demonstrations. Total duration is approximately 7 hours. (For Private Trafalgar Transportation, a Minimum of 15 Guests is Required.) Adult Price: $136.25* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 22 Tigre Delta Head to the northern outskirts of Buenos Aires to the lush countryside of the Tigre Delta on this outing. This area is a popular weekend getaway for Buenos Aires residents. The delta features pretty scenery, lovely summer residences, relaxing vibe, yachting and a chance to see another way of Argentine life. Your tour includes a cruise on the delta and if you are visiting on Saturdays, you can stroll through the local outdoor market. Total duration is approximately 4 hours. Gratuity included. Adult Price: $47.75* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
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Itinerary of your trip Icons Of South America (Peruvian Amazon, 25 Days)
- Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Lima
Day 1: Arrive Lima
- Day 2 Day 2: Traverse The Inkaterra Forest
Day 2: Traverse The Inkaterra Forest
- Day 3 Day 3: Step Into The Mystical Amazon
Day 3: Step Into The Mystical Amazon
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
Physical Rating
Average
There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโre not sure this applies to you.
Age range
Min: 5 / Max: 99
Age range allowed for this experience.
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