Price includes: Air transportation from London to Lima in economy class (surcharge applicable from other cities), Air transportation within Peru, train ride to Machu Picchu, Hotel accommodations including continental breakfast, Lodge accommodation at Reserva Amazonica (superior cabana) including all meals, All transfers between airports and hotels with assistance and baggage handling, Guided tours of Lima, Cuzco, Machu Picchu and Puno as well as the Amazon in English including all entrance fees

Meals where specified, Local airport taxes that are payable in the country of destination are not included. Taxes and security fees that can be paid at time of ticketing are already included in the quote (if airfare has been included in the quote).

Note: Cost includes Expedition train for 3-star category, and Vistadome train for 4-star category and above. Expedition train features comfortable seats, fixed tables, backpack storage, panoramic windows as well as heating and air conditioning. Vistadome is ideal for travelers who want a personalized immersion of Andean culture with traditional dances and music along the way. This train features panoramic windows, leather seats, new table design as well as heating and air conditioning. Upgrades available from Expedition to Vistadome; please add $46 per person.

Deluxe service Hiram Bingham train features an observation wagon with a bar and two dining cars. In addition, this train includes a gourmet brunch on board, exclusive bus return to Machu Picchu, entrance to Machu Picchu as well as a guided tour. Afternoon tea in the Sanctuary Lodge, pre-dinner cocktails and a 4-course, a la carte dinner is also included. Does not operate on Sundays. Upgrades available from Vistadome to Hiram Bingham Deluxe; please add $575 per person.

Andean Explorer Train from Cuzco to Puno (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday only):

Fantastic train ride that takes a gentle climb to higher and cooler altitudes. The first half of the journey is dominated by the magnificent Andean mountains which tower over the deep valleys of the meandering Huatanay River. It then reaches the gentler, rolling Andean Plains, where vicuńa and alpaca can be seen. The glass-walled observation car provides the perfect opportunity to view the beautiful scenery. The journey is broken by a scenic stop at La Raya, which is also the highest point on the route. Three-course lunch included. Restaurant and bar service is available at an additional cost. Train leaves Cuzco at 8 am and arrives at Puno at 6:00 pm.

Reserva Amazonica:

Note: Due to weight and space restrictions on the boat (10 Kg. / 22 lbs per person), we recommend that you bring only necessary clothing and equipment to the lodge. Extra Luggage may be stored at the Reserva Amazonica office in Puerto Maldonado.

The program at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica is only a suggested itinerary. You may opt for any of the following tours:

Short 2-3 hour trips

Trail System: Ľ day. Difficulty Level: I. Walk along to one of the trails that extend eight kilometers (6 miles) in Reserva Amazonica Natural Reserve and you will discover the incredible realm of the Amazon rain forest. The trails offer an excellent introduction to the environment of the jungle, as you walk past exotic rain forest trees, such as the lupuna tree and the beautiful ficus. Look down, and spot the tiny lizards that rustle the leaves as they dart about on the forest floor. Gaze at the treetops, and be amazed at the arena for bird watching. Observe the insect life – iridescent beetles and interpretation of the primary and secondary rain forest components, as well as human impact, and the relevance of the rain forests of the world.

Twilight River: Ľ day. Difficulty Level: I. On this guided afternoon boat ride, you will witness the enchanting transformation from a diurnal to nocturnal environment, as animals and birds of the daytime are replaced by species specially adapted to the night. Search for nightjars, owls, capybara and caiman, learning about their habits as you share their paradise. On a clear night the stars of the southern hemisphere seem to stretch on forever against the deep black sky.

Rainforest by Night: Ľ day. Difficulty Level: I. After the sun goes down, the rainforest becomes an entirely different realm. Take a two-hour interpreted walk into the Amazonian eco-system, following the trails at Inkaterra’s ecological reserve. You will learn to interpret the jungle by night, listening to amazing nocturnal sounds as you become aware of the animal species that emerge after dark. Learn why, and how, some creatures come alive while the rest of the world sleeps.

Butterfly House: Ľ day. Difficulty Level: I. Spend an hour at Inkaterra’s Butterfly House in Puerto Maldonado, and come face-to-face with the butterflies of Peru and Tambopata. Our region is home to more butterflies than any other place on earth. You will see many of them here, in a naturalized habitat full of flowers and tropical plants. Learn about the amazing adaptability of the butterfly, and simply enjoy the graceful beauty of these colorful insects. Located near the airport, the Butterfly House also includes a reception area as well as a café.

Native Farm: Ľ day. Difficulty Level: I. A 15-minute boat ride takes you to a nearby farm, for a look at the complicated yet interesting techniques necessary for successfully farming in the rain forest habitat. Be prepared for an exotic taste surprise, as local vegetables and fruits will be sampled to complete the experience.

Half Day trips

Canopy and Anaconda Walk: ˝ day. Difficulty Level: II. Scheduled: Morning and Afternoon. Frequency: Daily. A five-minute boat ride takes you to the Canopy Inkaterra Interpretation Center. After ascending the first tower, at 30 meters above the forest floor, you will literally walk through the treetops for one and a half hours along suspension bridges that link eight observation platforms. Enjoy landscapes and vistas that would be unimaginable from below, while on the look-out for giant strangler fig trees, orchids, toucans, woodpeckers, trogons and –with luck- monkeys or sloths. After your descent from the Canopy, experience the Anaconda Walk for about 30 minutes along the 200-meter wooden bridge over the Aguajales swamps. In this lush eco system, you may observe the various species of amphibians, serpents, birds, mammals and abundant flora and trees of this flooded marshland. The walk finishes by returning to the lodge.

Lake Sandoval: ˝ day. Difficulty Level: II. A 30-minute boat ride takes you to the Tambopata National Reserve, where wildlife surrounds you as you enjoy the one and a half hour walk to Lake Sandoval. Glide in a wooden canoe, across a beautiful, mirror-like oxbow lake that is home to the endangered giant river otter, as well as red howler monkeys, macaws, anacondas, point-tailed palm creepers and side-neck turtles. Relax and take it all in. We’ll spend two hours on the lake, so you can fully appreciate all that Sandoval has to offer.

Concepcion: ˝ day. Difficulty Level: II. A 35-minute ride upriver takes you to Concepcion, home to a remarkable Botanical Garden with over 200 different species of rainforest plants. An in-depth explanation familiarizes you with the processing, uses and benefits of these traditional indigenous plants, including fascinating native medicinal uses. Next, take a 30-minute canoe trip on a small lake and watch for wildlife – turtles, giant river otters, sun grebes, nightjars and herons. The activity ends at Concepcion Educational Research Facility where exhibits, designed by the National Geographic Society, tell the story of the remarkable Madre de Dios region.

Ese’ Eja Experience: ˝ day. Difficulty Level: I. Visit an Ese’ Eja family. Twenty minutes transfer by boat. Walk through the island to reach the Ese’ Eja house.

Introduction of an Ese’ Eja community member to learn about their costumes with simultaneous translation of the Inkaterra interpreter. Return to the lodge by boat.

Full Day Excursions

Native Community: 1 day. Difficulty Level: I. After traveling by boat for one and a half hours towards the Bolivian Border, you arrive at the Palma Real native village, home to some 70 Ese’ Eja families. A two-hour visit offers you an insight into the traditions and culture of this indigenous ethnic group, whose simple dwellings inspired the design of the Reserva Amazonica lodge. You will learn their lifestyle and livelihood, hunting and farming techniques, and the challenges the Ese’Eja face in a changing world.

Gamitana Creek: 1 day. Difficulty Level: III. A 35-minute motorboat ride from the lodge takes you to the magic world of Gamitana Creek. The sights, scents and sounds of the jungle will surround you as you walk for two and a half hours, rambling through the rain forest along the banks of this winding, dark-water creek that is home to piranha, caimans, turtles and an abundance of brightly colored birds. When you reach the embarkation point, board a canoe and navigate your way back downstream, appreciating the rich plant and animal life along the way. You will return to Gamitana Farm in time for a well earned picnic lunch, followed by a short guided tour to learn about the workings of this farm.

Tambopata: 1 day. Difficulty level III. Following a short motorboat ride from the lodge, this activity begins with a walk to Lake Sandoval. Be on the lookout for hoatzin, herons and ospreys as you glide across this mirror-like oxbow lake in a wooden canoe. Your excursion continues with a hike through the reserve to Concepcion. The surrounding vegetation offers possible sightings of paiche and black caimans; hoatzins, herons and ospreys; red howler, brown capuchin and squirrel monkeys; and the extremely rare and critically endangered giant river otter. A picnic lunch at Concepcion farm is followed by a guided visit to a garden containing more that 200 medicinal plants. Perhaps you would like to practice archery with native bows and arrows.