This is one of our most popular package for passangers who have short time in Peru. These 9 days and 8 nights package includes: Cusco, Sacred Valley , Salkantay trek Machu Picchu and finally Puerto Maldonado Jungle tou 3d/2nr. These destinations are a must for all those visiting Peru and the Cusco Region ;Puerto Maldonado ending in Lima.
Realize why Bioandean Expeditions has a good reputation.First of all we are a 100% Peruvian Agency based in Cusco Peru and We offer the very best service, using carefully 3stars,4stars and 5stars hotels which are based on great Standards and the leaders in their category here in Cusco Region. When you arrive to Cusco you will be greeted by one of our representatives holding a sign with your name on it. After your arrival at your hotel you will meet your guide who will be given a pre-briefing. During our tours we look after our passengers every step of the way. There are no hidden surprises. Yes – we included the Hotels, train Back from Machu Picchu and all internal land and air transportation (Included domestic flightsin Peru) All our full day tours include lunch.
This path across southern Peru encompasses historical urban areas, valley settlements, trekking routes, and jungle zones during 9 days and 8 nights. It initiates in Cusco and progresses to surrounding valleys prior to tackling mountain trails and tropical forests. Members take part in directed hikes and river outings, each uncovering facets of Andean landforms and inheritance. BIO ANDEAN EXPEDITIONS supervises the entire agenda, supplying steady backing from commencement to closure.
Voyagers link with area rituals, encompassing fruit gathering and wildlife sightings maintained over ages. Pauses at Inca constructions accompany exhaustive reviews from capable guides. These experts, competent in diverse languages, depend on lengthy records in accompanying collections from assorted lands via these lanes. They transmit the purposes of each region in Inca group and its bonds to present-day Andean approaches. Private transportation, held by the agency and supervised by proficient drivers, warrants guarded transits regularly.
A primary element entails the Salkantay trail, where elevations and campsites furnish vistas of snow peaks and cloud forests. The company moves through passes, noting how nature alters with height. Nourishment along this relies on fresh, district organic origins. Picks for universal fare exist, likely adding payments per the elected site; touch the BIO ANDEAN EXPEDITIONS arranging crew for details.
The direction subsequently reaches Puerto Maldonado, an entry to Tambopata reserve, where river courses enable observations of varied creatures native to the Amazon fringe. Lodges deliver vital amenities, conforming to the biodiversity priority. Over the whole lineup, one of our workers scrutinizes your evolution, equipped for alterations.
Cusco fractions accentuate Inca positions and colonial edifices. Pursuits extend from steered ambles to conveyance excursions, embracing temples and plazas. Guides, with notable lane familiarity, broaden on Inca assembly tactics for objectives like scenic overlooks. The agency’s carriers afford simplicity in changes, and every pause integrates total illustrations to cultivate discernment.
Toward the finish, the course enters Tambopata, a safeguarded space abundant in flora and fauna. Boat voyages along waterways permit glimpses of monkeys, birds, and reptiles characteristic to the tropical setting. The concluding days loop back to Puerto Maldonado, consolidating the mixed aspects perceived.
As a whole, this arrangement from BIO ANDEAN EXPEDITIONS shines in its harmonized breadth, uniting challenge with intervals. It entices those keen on Peru’s past profundity and ecological span, sustaining a firm tempo. The agency’s intrinsic utilities, covering carriers and multilingual employees, nurture a dependable outline. Countless cite the tailored oversight renders the challenging grade more reachable.
Day 1: Cusco City Tour
Day 2: Sacred Valley of the Inkas – Cusco
Day 3: Cusco – Challacancha – Soraypampa
Day 4: Soraypampa – Chaullay – La Playa
Day 5: La Playa – Llaqtapata – Aguas Calientes
Day 6: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Day 7: Cusco – Puerto Maldonado – Tambopata
Day 8: Tambopata
Day 9: Tambopata – Puerto Maldonado
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After reaching Cusco Airport, one of our agents meets you with a sign displaying your name. Transfer happens in a comfortable vehicle to your hotel. There, coca tea aids with the elevation. The morning allows relaxation and acclimation, with a recommendation for a modest meal at the hotel or close by. Afternoon collection from the hotel starts the half-day Cusco exploration. The tour opens at San Cristobal Plaza for city-wide sights. Then, San Pedro Markets immerse in regional produce and aromas supplying the area. Koricancha Temple, meaning Gold Enclosure in Quechua, once gleamed entirely in gold during pre-Columbian eras. Continuation to Santo Domingo Church follows. Narrow stone streets lead to San Blas artisans’ district, including Inca Roca Palace, now the Archbishop’s residence hosting the noted 12-angled stone. The main square features the Cathedral with its colonial artworks. Return transfer to your Cusco hotel ends the day. Guides, experienced in multiple languages with global visitors, supply detailed narratives on each site’s Inca value.
Pickup at 8:15 a.m. launches a full day in Urubamba Valley. The Pisac market displays vibrant customs, providing moments to discuss with creators and buy crafted items. Positioned 31 kilometers from Cusco at 2970 meters above sea level, it signals the valley’s beginning. Ollantaytambo comes next as a living community since Inca times, with unchanged lanes and water systems reflecting heritage. Lunch at a standard venue precedes exploration. Chincheros, another Inca construction, closes the visits. Return to Cusco arrives around 6:00 p.m.
Hotel collection at 4:00 a.m. leads to a 2-hour private transportation to Mollepata for breakfast at a local spot. Another 40 minutes reaches Challacancha, the trek’s start. The 3-hour walk to Soraypampa includes lunch with sights of Humantay at 4120 meters and Salkantay at 6271 meters. This camp at 3800 meters marks the coldest night. An optional 1:30 minutes path to Humantay lagoon offers additional views.
Breakfast near 5:30 a.m. precedes the ascent to the trek’s top pass at 4650 meters, between Salkantay and Tucarhuay, with potential snow. A rest follows before downhill through cloud forest to Huayraqpunku for lunch. Continuation reaches Chaullay or Colpapampa at 3000 meters. Private transportation then to domes for the night.
Post-breakfast at 6:30 a.m., the trek aims for early Llaqtapata arrival, following original Inca sections and local living. Fruit harvesting and Urubamba Valley views occur, with Salkantay distant and Machu Picchu first glimpse. Lunch at Hidroelectrica precedes a 2:30 minutes walk beside train tracks to Aguas Calientes. Hostel stay allows optional thermal springs visit for 10 soles after the day’s effort.
Early awakening at 4:00 a.m. for breakfast, then 1:30 minutes walk to Machu Picchu or 5:30 a.m. bus lasting 25 minutes. Dawn appreciation precedes a 2-hour directed session. Free exploration follows, with optional Huayna Picchu ascent at 2720 meters taking 1:45 minutes, if available. Bus or walk to Aguas Calientes for buffet lunch and town time. Train departure at 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., or 6:20 p.m. based on slots reaches Ollantaytambo after 2 hours, then private transportation to Cusco. Select PeruRail for consistent timings or Inca Rail for landscape emphasis.
(Cusco – Puno leaving Cusco at 7:00 am arriving to Puno at 5:00 pm).
Andahuaylillas
It is named the “Sixtine Chapel of America” and in some sense the comparison examples of the Andean popular religious art. The church of Andahuayliaas is a jewerly of the mestizo baroque architecture that developed in Cusco. Its nave presents profuse decoration, especially in the celling decorated with carved panels which is a recover with pan de oro (type of gold decoration).
Raqchi (Temple of Wiracocha God)
To 121 Km of Cusco, it was an Inca church of monumental dimensions: 100 meters of length by 26 meters of wide and 14 meters of height; the temple is divided in two naves and each nave shows basics of 11 giant columns. The bases of the church are bulit perfectly carving stones continued with adobe. It is aprpreciated besides qolqas or granary places of military order, religious, Inka between others.
La Raya
Media point in the rout of Cusco РPuno. It is the highest part, it has 4335 meters above sea level, we can appreciate beautiful landscapes, llamas and vivu̱as, geographic union between two cultures quechua and aymara, we can see the Altiplano arid and dry union with the quechua zone with rivers and valleys.
Pukara
It is the most important and oldest ceremonial center of the Altiplano, preceding to tiahunaco, characterized by a series oh echelon platforms ceremonial center. It’s also possible to appreciate interesting litosculptures, trails or tomb stone of intriguing personage that seems to show evidence of a brave civilization. here is where it was discovered the origins of the Andean culture in the Altiplano. Reception and transfer from the fist class bus station to the hotel Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, we will take a two-hour motor boat excursion on the waters of Lake Titicaca, which straddles the border of Peru and Bolivia, to the unique floating “islands” of the Uros. These ancient inhabitants of the lake, known as the Water Tribe, have built their own “islands” by periodically adding new layers of a type of reed unique to the area called “totora”. Their homes and boats are also made of this material. There are over forty of these islands, which have strategic defenses such as watch towers just in case!
Then it is on to Amantani Island, which is inhabited by over 3,000 Quechua-speaking natives, still governed by their ancient traditions, whose main occupations are the production of ceramics and textiles. You can explore the Inca and Tiahuanco archaeological remains on the island. The positive energy here is so powerful, you have an almost panoramic view of the lake and you will not want to miss the sunset and sunrise either.
Lunch is a simple affair provided by us before staying overnight at the house of a local islander, to enjoy the hospitality of a typical Amantani home.
After a good breakfast, you will visit Taquile island, a narrow, long and quite hilly island, of approximately 15 square kilometers, which was once used as a prison when it belonged to the Spanish. You will meet its inhabitants and admire their colorful textile fabrics, which has been their staple trade since time immemorial. Here you can also enjoy a highly scenic trek, followed by lunch in a local restaurant. Then you will back to puno port at 5:00 pm.
Breakfast in your hotel. At the designated time you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the Juliaca airport (will take 40 minutes by private taxi) for your departing flight.
You will be assisted at the airport before you board your plane.
| Service Type | Price per Person | Required Pre-payment | Notes |
| Group Service | $1850 | $200 | Up to 12, shares guides transports |
| Private Service | $2050 | $250 | Sole for party, tailored guide transport |
Valleys hold temperate 15-25 degrees Celsius yearlong, drier May-October. Cusco highlands 5-20 degrees Celsius days, colder nights June-August. Salkantay varies elevation, cooler tops. Amazon 25-35 degrees Celsius humid, rainier November-April. A trail snow once reminded me to pack gloves even for tropics.
Cusco merges Quechua legacy with town tempo, open to past discussions. Valley residents in Pisac warmly barter tales. Trek locals value earth offerings, quiet helps. Amazon communities in Tambopata focus river life, keen to share wildlife lore. A companion learned fruit picks from trail native, building connection.
Meals often quinoa, potatoes, corn from grows, like valley lunches or jungle fish. Trek carbs heavy. Cheap: Cusco streets tamales under $2, Puerto Maldonado markets fruits low. Organics standard, global pasta $5-10 extra; spots differ. Light at height avoids distress.
Cusco square people-view no charge. Pisac hills valley sights open. Aguas Calientes paths free. Tambopata lodge trails short self. One: Ollantaytambo channels ancestor walk zero outlay.
Cusco spots set meals soup mains $3-5. Puerto Maldonado vendors ceviches cheap. Aguas Calientes quinoa low. Daily specials worth. Remember $2 Mollepata breakfast powered trek.
| Month | Highland Temp (°C) | Jungle Humidity (%) | Rain Days | Guidance |
| Jan | 8-18 | 85-95 | 15-20 | Waterproofs Amazon |
| Apr | 10-20 | 75-85 | 10-15 | Clear trails |
| Jul | 5-15 | 65-75 | 5-10 | Layers nights |
| Oct | 8-18 | 75-85 | 10-15 | Good animals |
Throughout, layers: vented tops, durable pants. Dry May-October sun hats, eve gloves. Rainy November-April sealed boots, swift-dry. Shun moisture-holding cotton. Height neck guards wind. Solid shoes essential. Figures show 70% travelers enhanced with adaptable gear.
Challenging with trek 3-5 hour walks rough, need equilibrium. Height paced; about 20% light effects, teas assist. No majors, doctor for heart. 3 liters water daily. Tale: acquaintance tackled pass pauses, making hard to victory.
The Cusco Salkantay Trek Puerto Maldonado package covers 9 days and 8 nights, providing sufficient phases to delve into historical spots, mountain treks, and jungle ventures without rush. It caps at 12 persons per collection, which encourages more direct guide input and easier control in narrow places like paths or rivers, bettering shared instances.
Elevation tops at 4700 meters or 15418 feet in passes like the Salkantay high point, with phased rises to help settling. Challenging grade features trek days with long walks, suited for sturdy endurance, but with balances via lighter days in jungle.
Private transportation from BIO ANDEAN EXPEDITIONS shows in most, with skilled drivers tackling mountain and jungle accesses safely. Boats on rivers, trains to Aguas Calientes with choices: PeruRail for punctual runs or Inca Rail for sight boosts.
Guides thrive in leading visitors from varied sources, speaking Spanish and English plus more, with thorough lane wisdom for clear depictions of Inca forms and Andean ways, shaping enlightening halts.
Supplies use fresh district organics for meals as specified, like 3 breakfasts on trek. Worldwide plates can be set at extra fees per places; talk with BIO ANDEAN EXPEDITIONS arranging to match tastes.
A worker follows your agenda every step, ready for shifts. Aid kits cover essentials, guides trained in crises, agency transports checked for reliability, especially at heights or rivers.
Shifts from Cusco hotels to trek domes with baths and showers, Aguas Calientes hotel, Tambopata lodge with basics, all neat and fitted to environs for apt rest post-tasks.
Yes, PeruRail tenders multiple timings for convenience, Inca Rail provides panoramic cars for scene enjoyment from Aguas Calientes.
Areas like Koricancha, Ollantaytambo, Llaqtapata get full accounts from adept guides on their vista roles and ceremonial uses, connecting to broader Inca arrangements for improved comprehension.
Some days include options like Humantay walk or hot springs in Aguas Calientes, keeping flow pliable without group lags.
In Tambopata, expect monkeys, birds like macaws, caimans, otters, sloths during boats or walks, guides indicating their conducts in the habitat.
Bring layers for valley mild to high chill to jungle humid, waterproofs for rain, sequence aids area adaptations gradually.
Yes, market talks in Pisac, fruit harvest on trail involve manner sharing, directed respectfully for genuine Andean and Amazon links.
Kits address minors, guides aware of nearby centers, insurance required, tracking worker arranges prompt help in remotes like trails or reserves.
Unlike concise, this 9-day spans 12 points blending treks and jungle, BIO ANDEAN EXPEDITIONS’ own instruments and staff make it fuller than competitors’ brief editions.
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From November to January — especially in December — Machu Picchu Circuit 2 tickets, the most complete and popular route we usually include, are sold out on many dates.
For new bookings with departures during these months, if Circuit 2 is not available for your travel date, we will secure Circuit 3 first (lower urban sector with a longer, more immersive walk) or, if that is also unavailable, Circuit 1 (upper panoramic area with the iconic postcard view). All options are subject to availability.
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