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Tambopata Biosphere Reserve

The world's largest macaw and parrot clay lick is a full day's journey deep into the rainforest, where the headwaters of the Amazon river have created a paradise of biodiversty. Tambopata is home to 90 species of mammals (including 8 species of primates!) and 600 species of birds. Our lodges are owned in partnership with the local Infierno tribe and have been widely recognized as an outstanding model of ethical eco-tourism partnership. These lodges include the world famous Posada Amazonas (PA), Tambopata Research Center (TRC), and the newly constructed Refugio Amazonas.

Tambopata Programs, Itineraries and Prices

    Program                    2005            2006            Single Sup.            Description
5 day/4 night                 $690           $705           $180                       2 nights at PA + 2 nights at TRC
6 day/5 night               $780         $795             $235                     2 nights at PA + 3 nights at TRC
7 day/6 night               $870         $885             $290                     2 nights at PA + 4 nights at TRC
    Add $28 Inrena tax per person to all Tambopata programs for entry fee to Tambopata Reserve.

Manu Biosphere Reserve

Manu has the highest biodiversity of of any park on earth. It is home to over 200 species of mammals, (including 13 species of primates!) and 1,000 species of birds. Most visitors are restricted to the Cultural Zone where wildlife is less abundant, but Wild Planet Adventures offers a choice of the best known lodge in the Cultural Zone and the ONLY lodge in the Reserved Zone. In the Cultural Zone, Conde Naste Traveler labeled Manu Wildlife Center "hands down the most intense wildlife experience I've had in the Amazon....." In the Reserved Zone, Manu Tented Camp is the ONLY way to sleep in a real bed with all the comforts you'd expect on a Wild Planet Adventure. This lodge has been specially selected due to its outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities.

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Cusco

The archaeological capital of South America, Cusco is rich in pre-Columbian remains such as the Koricancha Temple, the Inca Baths with their sophisticated canal system and the vast Sacsayhuaman Fortress site of ancient religious celebrations. Colonial treasures include mansions and churches (the Cathedral, La Merced Convent, La Compania), built on Inca foundations. Churches are full of marvelous works from the Cusco School of painting, distinguished by its mix of Catholic and pagan imagery.

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Sacred Valley

Outside Cusco and in the Urubamba River Valley or "Sacred Valley of the Incas" is a favorite for outdoors activities: river rafting, hiking, horse-back riding, biking, ballooning; and take-off point for Inca Trail trekkers. Ollantaytambo fortress should not be missed. Pisac is a recommended visit for its Inca ruins above the town and the Indian market in the village square.

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Machu Piccu

The Lost City of the Incas was a remote fortress/sanctuary abandoned by the Inca, reclaimed by the jungle and hidden from view until Hiram Bingham of Yale University rediscovered it in 1911. With altars, temples, staircases and terraces, this is one of the world's most extraordinary sites, one that can be visited (by train or helicopter) on a day trip from Cusco, but better yet with an overnight stay.

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Inka Trail

True Andean highlanders, the Incas chose the high route to Machu Picchu, with its gorges and passes and climactic mountain views. Their trail to Machu Picchu traverses a startling variety of microclimates, beginning with an arid cactus zone on the Urubamba valley floor, rising through native Polylepis forest to bleak high-altitude grassland, and ending in mossy cloud forest draped with orchids and bromeliads. They celebrated the glory of the snow peaks by setting their trail along a ridge that descended from the sacred summit of Salcantay and ended at Machu Picchu. Wherever some astounding view or prominent natural feature captured their imaginations, they built magical stone outposts -- intricate ceremonial settlements of carved stone hewn from the white granite of the region. These cling to mountain spurs, perch on narrow ledges or spill down plunging slopes, with water channels threading among the houses, as though planted there, without human intervention, by an extravagant nature. All this was abandoned around the time of the Spanish conquest, lying buried beneath the forest until 1915. Today we can hike this trail, seeing much of it intact and easy to imagine as it was in Inca times.

INCA TRAIL PROGRAMS

Inka Trail Discovery (5 days/4nights, 3 nights camping in Northface tents)

Our five-day program allows the traveler time to explore and enjoy the amazing archaeological sites, landscapes and nature along the way. While most other programs force trekkers to speed through the stunning high-altitude Inca Trail, we take the time to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience. We camp the first three nights, enjoying great meals and sturdy tents. The hikes average six to seven hours each day, including time to explore the Inca sites we pass through and to take in the unparalleled scenery. On the fourth afternoon we arrive at Machu Picchu after the crowds have left, and have time to explore the tranquil ruins. After a well-deserved night at a comfortable hotel, we return to Machu Picchu to see the ruins in perfect morning light. In the afternoon we return to Cusco by train. This program is specially designed to offer a more relaxed trek and a deeper understanding of Inca culture.

Inka Trail Classic (4 days/3nights, all camping in Northface tents)

This is the classic four-day trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This magnificent hike is for travelers who are in condition to hike up to ten hours, with breaks, in a single day. The pace may be daunting for some, but the beauty and history of the area surround the hiker every step of the way. On the last morning we arrive at Machu Picchu with plenty of time to explore the ruins before returning to Cusco by train.

Short Inka Trail (2 days, 1 night, no camping)

This trip allows a taste of the Inca Trail without days of hiking and camping. We begin the hike from the train stop at Kilometer 104 and follow the trail for six hours to the spectacular view of Machu Picchu from Inti Punku, the Gate of the Sun. From here we descend into the world famous “Lost City.” After a restful night in a hotel, we return to Machu Picchu at dawn to see the ruins in perfect morning light. In the afternoon, we return to Cusco by train.

Lake Titicaca

The highest navigable lake in the world is the legendary birthplace of the Inka and the site of a fascinating culture unlike anywhere else. Its most remarkable feature is the floating islands of Uros, ancient inhabitants of the lake, known as the Water Tribe. These Andean natives built their own islands by periodically adding new layers of a unique plant called "totora", a type of reed. They also built their homes and even their boats out of this amazing reed. On Amantani Island, quechua-speaking natives, still ruled by ancient traditions, welcome visitors into their homes to share their fascinating culture, art and tradition of ceremics and textiles. Nearby Taquile Island is inhabited by local communities steeped in ancient lifestyles and traditions who have developed strikingly efficient and original social systems. Their fine hand-weaving techniquest are evident in the traditional bowler hats worn by women and the brightly colored headgearmen knit by the men. Its no coincedence that the nearby city of Puno is Peru's folklore center, with a rich array of handicrafts, costumes, fiestas, legends, and most importantly, more than 300 different ethnic dances. The most famous of these dances is the Diablada (Devel Dance), known for its grotesque masks and outrageous costumes, performed in February during the feast of Virgen de la Candelaria.

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