This is a Global Expeditions Travel Club group tour running from May 15 - 22, 2011 and open to all who are interested in group travel.

Discover Machu Picchu and the Peruvian Amazon with this unique 8 Day Global Expeditions Travel Club group tour to Peru. Join us May 15 - 22, 2011 as we explore two of the world's incredible wonders.

We kick this adventure off with a cultural tour through the beautiful cities of Lima and Cusco, and then climb through the mountains on an exciting train ride to the spectacular and awe-inspiring ruins of Machu Picchu, one of the world's great adventure travel destinations. We top this wonderful adventure off with a quick flight over the Andes to cruise the rivers and jungles of the mighty Amazon Rainforest with expert local naturalist.

All in all, this group tour is sure to leave you with incredible memories and lasting friendships!


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B: Breakfast | L: Lunch | D: Dinner

Day 1:
Arrive Lima

Arriving in Lima, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the group hotel. If you arrive by mid morning, you can enjoy a guided tour of Lima with the group, including the most important architectural icons of the city, such as the Main Square, Government Palace, City Hall, Cathedral and the Archbishop’s Palace. Additionally we will visit the San Francisco Convent, an architectonic jewel dating back to the 16th century. On our way to the modern area of the city, we will cross the exclusive district of San Isidro, the new financial heart of the city, to take a look at pre-Inca Huaca Huallamarca. Finally, we conclude our circuit in Miraflores, where we will visit the “Parque del Amor” (Love Park) an excellent spot to enjoy a great view of the Pacific Ocean. Overnight in Lima.


Day 2:
Cusco (B)

In the morning we will be transferred to the airport for our flight to Cusco. The rest of the morning is free to rest and get acclimatized to the altitude. In the afternoon we will take a tour of Cusco, visiting the Imperial City, the Santo Domingo Convent, the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, an imposing example of Inca military architecture which dominates the city. Overnight in Cusco.


Day 3:
Sacred Valley Of The Incas (B, L)

After breakfast, we will drive towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas, stopping along the way for fantastic views of the Urubamba valley, where the crops lay across the mountains like a colorful carpet. We will also visit Ollantaytambo, an attractive town of Inca origin with remarkable channels and stone streets. We will overnight in the Sacred Valley.


Day 4:
Machu Picchu: The Lost City Of The Incas (B, L)

Today we will visit one of the most impressive and awe-inspiring archeological finds in the world: Machu Picchu. In the morning we will board a train for an exciting trip up through the beautiful Sacred Valley of Urubamba. From Aguas Calientes, we will board a bus which will take us on a short drive up to Machu Picchu. Arriving at Machu Picchu will be an unforgettable experience. To get started, we will take a guided tour led by a professional tour guide who will explain the history of this mysterious and charming place. After the guided tour, you will have plenty of free time to explore the grounds on your own. A buffet lunch will be served at the nearby Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge. In the afternoon, we will board the train that will take us back to Cusco. In the evening you can relax and/or enjoy Cusco’s nightlife. Overnight in Cusco.


Day 5:
Puerto Maldonado And Tambopata (B, L, D)

Bright and early, we will transfer to the airport for the short, but exciting flight over the Peruvian Andes to the Amazon Rainforest village of Puerto Maldonado. Upon arriving, we will be transferred to the river port for an equally exciting motor canoe ride to a fantastic eco-lodge located in the Tambopata National Reserve. The afternoon will be spent with our guide, as he/she takes us on a nature walk and a canoe excursion through the rainforest. Here our guide will introduce us to the diverse and plentiful ecology of this vast and important jungle and you'll have ample opportunity to view the numerous indigenous birds and animals that call this great rainforest home. Overnight in a jungle eco-lodge. (Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner).


Day 6:
Tambopata National Reserve (B, L, D)

Waking to the musical and unforgettable sounds of the jungle, the day will be spent exploring the wonders of the Tambopata National Reserve with your guide. Being one of the most wild, untamed, and uninhabited hotspots of our planet, the viewing possibilities are as varied as they are virtually endless. Overnight in a jungle eco-lodge.


Day 7:
Tambopata, Puerto Maldonado And Lima (B)

With the morning free, you can relax and take in the jungle from the lodge or opt for another jungle and/or river excursion with the guide. At the scheduled time, we will again be transferred to Puerto Maldonado via motor canoe and transferred to the airport for our flight to Lima. The afternoon in Lima is yours to relax, explore Lima, or to do some last-minute shopping in the Indian markets and exclusive boutiques where you can find clothes made of the local vicuna and alpaca wools. Overnight in Lima


Day 8:
Trip Ends (B)

Your adventure ends after breakfast. Transfer to the airport to catch your flight home... to get ready for your next exciting Global Expeditions Club trip!