From The Jungle To The Peruvian Andes Honeymoon Trip 10d / 9n

Depending on your arrival time at Lima International Airport, our representative will be waiting for you and transfer you to your pre-assigned hotel. They will also provide you with information and some recommendations.
In the afternoon, a city tour will begin at approximately 2:00 p.m. The guide will pick you up from your hotel to begin the tour in a private vehicle. We will travel to Huaca Pucllana (97 masl/319 ft). This sacred site was a ceremonial center built in the 4th century AD. We will continue our tour and head to Lima's historic center, where we will marvel at the impressive views of Lima Cathedral, the Government Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, and we will visit the San Francisco Convent, famous for its Catacombs, which are underground tombs.
We then continue our tour, where we'll enjoy stunning views of the districts of San Isidro and Miraflores. We'll pass by Love Park and enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean from Larcomar (50 masl/165 ft). We'll visit Lima's traditional residential areas. At the end of the tour, we'll drop you off at your hotel or, if you prefer, at a tourist restaurant.

This day, you'll be transferred early to the Lima airport for your flight to the Iquitos rainforest. Upon arrival at the Iquitos airport, a shuttle will be waiting for you to take you to Nauta Port for 1 hour and 20 minutes, where you'll board a boat to the bungalows. The trip begins on the Marañón River, crosses the Amazon River, and continues along the Ucayali River before connecting to the Yarapa River. This trip lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Upon arriving at the bungalows, you'll feel truly disconnected from the city, experiencing the peace and tranquility you've been seeking. Once settled in, you can choose your afternoon excursions. You can take a tour to the secluded rainbow lagoon, where you'll see giant lilies that can grow up to 6 meters in length and a variety of birds native to the lagoon. This day, you can also take the option of a night cruise on the Amazon River, where with the help of a flashlight, you can identify different nocturnal species such as colorful frogs, bats, owls, caimans, and other species that exist throughout the tour. At night, spend the night in bungalows specially designed for that dream getaway; the bungalows are small houses built in the treetops and equipped with beds, sheets, a bathroom, and a shower.

Wake up to the sounds of the Amazon rainforest and the songs of jungle birds at dawn, enjoy a breakfast filled with jungle flavors, and then begin your excursions in the Amazon rainforest.
Visit a native community and interact with the population, who still preserve their Amazonian identity and culture, their ancient knowledge, and even their language. Explore how they live today in their wooden houses with palm-leaf roofs, learn how they have identified good and bad insects, and how they coexist daily. You can also contribute by purchasing their handicrafts. At night, you can take an excursion to watch caimans and nocturnal insects. Remember that you can choose activities the day before, such as a mud bath in the Amazon, stargazing, night hikes, night monkey watching, and blowgun workshops.
Enjoy your last dinner of the evening in the jungle, as we fly to Lima the next day.

Enjoy your last breakfast in the Amazon rainforest surrounded by unique flora and fauna. Then, in the morning, enjoy your last excursions. You can enjoy a kayak tour where you will navigate the rivers and streams piloting your own boat. An option for this last day is also to take a medicinal tour where you will discover plants in the trees and bushes that are useful for muscle pain, headaches, etc.

In the afternoon, depending on your return flight schedule to Lima, we will transfer you upriver to the Nauta port, where you will board a shuttle to the Iquitos airport for your flight to Lima. In Lima, your hotel will be waiting for you and you will be transferred to your hotel to rest and prepare for the next day.

Depending on your flight schedule, we will transfer you 3 hours in advance from your hotel to the airport. You will take a flight to the historic city of Cusco. Upon arrival at the airport, a shuttle will be waiting for you and will transfer you to your assigned hotel.
In the afternoon, you will have a walking tour of the city. The tour begins with pickup from your hotel at a scheduled time of 3:00 pm. We will walk to the San Pedro Market. Depending on the location of your hotel, we will be there in 5 to 10 minutes. We will learn about the living culture of the population in the market and its surroundings. Inside the San Pedro Market, you will find a variety of products, including fresh juices, cheese, chuta bread (circular bread in large sizes), coffee, coca leaves, and handicrafts that are representative of the city, such as ponchos, chullos, and alpaca sweaters. If you like, you can try some of the food being sold at the various stands.
We'll continue our tour and a few minutes away is the Santa Clara Arch. Beautiful for its design and architecture, it's one of the arches that surrounds the city of Cusco. We'll pass by San Francisco Square, where we can see a botanical garden displaying the region's native Andean flora.
We'll walk down Marqués Street until we reach Cusco's main square, located at an altitude of 3,399 meters above sea level (11,151 feet). It's also known as Aucaypata, a Quechua name meaning "important place." Currently, this place is surrounded by beautiful cobblestone streets, portals, and many tourists of different nationalities who visit the imperial city daily. It's also a favorite spot for visitors to enjoy the restaurants surrounding the square. We will pass through Av. el Sol. This is the main avenue, and here you will find banks, ATMs, and currency exchange offices, providing access to various attractions. Continuing our walk, we will reach the Temple of the Sun, Coricancha. Beautiful for its architecture, it was a very important religious structure during the Inca Empire. We will visit this temple from the outside; today, it is one of the main tourist attractions in the city of Cusco. Every year on June 24th, the "INTI RAYMI" sun festival is celebrated on the Qoricancha esplanade.

Our last stop will be very close to the Qoricancha temple. It's time to experience preparing a delicious Pisco Sour. Our bartender will explain the ingredients we will use and the quantities to use, such as pisco, lemon, egg white, and others. After a brief explanation, each person can prepare their own drink, always under the supervision of our team. It's time to try our drinks. If you're happy with the preparation, you can do so at home. We will be finishing around 6:00 p.m.

You can also opt for dinner at this same location; the restaurant offers a menu of Peruvian flavors.

We will pick you up from your hotel at approximately 8:00 am. About 30 minutes later, we will visit the Andean camelid and textile museum, "Hands of the Community," an organization of several communities. This place is full of charm and tradition. This place welcomes us with its colorful decor based on alpaca and llama wool fabrics.
We will begin the tour by first visiting the most iconic camelids of the Andes: llamas and alpacas. Here, you will have a unique experience interacting with animals such as the Suri, Guanaco, Alpaca, and Llama. You will be able to take many photos, feed them, and interact directly with the camelids. You will also be able to distinguish them since they are very similar. We will have a close-up experience of the production and processing of different fabrics made from camelid wool, such as blankets, purses, sweaters, and decorative ornaments for the home.

After living this unique experience, we will continue our journey to the Sacred Valley. Along the way, you will witness beautiful mountain landscapes and tourist viewpoints that make this route even more incredible. Our second stop will be at the archaeological site of Pisac (2972 masl / 9751 ft), built on the top of the mountain formed by towers and terraces, where the ancient settlers had to find ways to produce agriculture and irrigation on the mountaintop. We will continue our tour until we reach Urubamba, where we will have a buffet lunch with dishes prepared with local products. After enjoying a delicious lunch, we will transfer you to your Stardome (3200 masl / 10499 ft), located 40 minutes from Urubamba. The Stardome is located at the top of the mountain in the community of Rumira. We will ascend the mountain by transport for 15 minutes, enjoy the sunset and the impressive views from your room. For dinner, choose from the restaurant's menu.

Enjoy breakfast at Stardome (breakfast is served at your table). A shuttle will then pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the Ollantaytambo station. From there, you'll board your Vistadome Observatory train with an onboard show bound for Aguas Calientes. Along the way, you'll admire the lush vegetation-covered landscape, and the mighty Urubamba River flows alongside the train, providing incredible and unique views.
You'll enjoy this 1-hour and 40-minute train ride, accompanied by music and dancers that will make your experience unforgettable. Upon arrival, a staff member will be waiting to assist you to your hotel room in Aguas Calientes. You'll have the afternoon free to enjoy the tranquility of Aguas Calientes, go to lunch at the various restaurants in the area, or relax at the hotel.

Today we'll leave early to be the first to enjoy the majesty of Machu Picchu. Don't forget to bring your passport.
We'll board the first buses from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu. The journey takes 35 to 40 minutes. The road zigzags through lush vegetation until we reach the entrance gate to Machu Picchu (2,430 masl/7,972 ft). If you wish, you can use the restrooms, as there are no restrooms inside the sanctuary. Together with our guide, we'll begin the tour on the assigned route. The charm and mysticism of Machu Picchu will connect you with the nature and history of this place. You'll be amazed by the precision of the stone carvings and the hydraulic system used by the Incas. The guide will make stops to give details of each site we visit, where you can also take photographs. After a 2.5-hour ride, it will be time to return. You will take the bus down the same route to Aguas Calientes. We will drop you off at the tourist restaurant so you can enjoy lunch. You can also explore the town on foot, as there is no transportation.
Depending on your return train schedule, you should arrive 30 minutes in advance to the Aguas Calientes station, where you will board the train to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, a shuttle will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.

After a delicious breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, your guide will pick you up at 8:00 am. You will head to the Maras Salt Mines (3,200 masl/10,499 ft). This journey takes approximately 1 hour. The road is paved, and near the Maras Salt Mines, it's a dirt road. Don't worry, the transportation will be adequate for your trip.
During the trip, we will observe fields of wheat, potatoes, barley, and other crops. During the rainy season, the landscape is impressive, as everything turns green. The inhabitants of these areas are dedicated to agriculture and animal grazing. There are more than 3,000 salt ponds located in this place. From the top, an incredible landscape can be seen. According to researchers, this product was formerly used to dehydrate food and make it last longer. Currently, this type of dehydration is used in remote communities. The residents who own the wells extract the salt every week. During the dry season, it is extracted every 2 to 3 days. This product is selected in layers and used for human, medicinal, and animal consumption. To generate salt, the wells are fed by springs found in the area's mountains. We will then continue to the archaeological site of Moray (3,500 masl/11,483 ft). This site was an agricultural laboratory where crops were grown in different altitudes. The circular terraces create a unique natural landscape. Afterwards, we will head back to Urubamba where we will have our buffet lunch. Then, we will continue to Ollantaytambo, where we will visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo (2,792 masl/9,161 ft). According to the constructions, this site was a military and religious center during the Inca era. This place is considered a top tourist town due to its unique architecture, cobblestone streets, and water channels, making visiting this place an incredible experience.
Afterwards, we will drop you off at your hotel in Cusco or at a restaurant so you can have lunch as you prefer.

It's time to say goodbye. Two hours before your flight's departure time, we'll transfer you to the Cusco airport, where you'll board your flight to Lima and then connect to your international flight.
We hope you take away many unforgettable memories from this trip.