Peru Hike and Amazon | Peru Trek Holidays | Lares Trek Peru
Description
The Peru Hike and Amazon tour takes you to a scenic and rugged mountain route following an authentic Inca path that leads us through the Lares Valley offering splendid views of unspoiled Andean nature. This Lares Trek leads us to Machu Picchu meeting local farmers and villagers wearing traditional colorful cloths continuing their way of life in an unchanged way during the past 500 years. These people excel in weaving techniques so you can learn or buy something from them while passing impressive snow peaks and mountain lagoons in a company of lamas (Andean camelids) and mules. The trek offers a unique insight into ingenious people lifestyle. The trek is an ideal Inca Trail alternative trek. In the end of the trek we give a guided tour of the splendid "New Wonder of the World" - Machu Picchu then plenty of time to explore this magnificent archeological place. During the tour we also visit Cusco (which was once considered as the "Navel of the World" by the Incas) and the Sacred Valley of the Incas observing its ancient monuments and natural beauties. Another highlight of the tour is the Amazon Rainforest called the "Lungs of the World" because of its enormous production of oxygen. There, we can explore its amazing flora showing 500 year old trees and other exotic plants that cannot be seen in any other part of the world. We can also observe a huge number and variety of rainforest animals such as capybaras, Giant River Otters, black and white Cayman, jaguars, tapirs, anteaters, peccaries, deer, 13 monkey species, 10 species of toucans and uncountable number of colorful birds. You will absolutely enjoy the tour.
What to Expect
Amazon Rainforest Peru and Lares OverView
Accommodation: 3* hotels (5 nights), jungle lodges (2 nights), campsites (2 nights) and a hostel (1 night).
Meals: 10x breakfast, 5x lunch, 5x dinner (Please allow USD 50 - 100 for meals no included).
Transportation: 3x domestic flight, transportation by private van, motorboat transportation, 1x train (Expedition Class).
Camping equipment: You can view this Peru hike camping equipment.
Quick Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival to Lima
Day 02-04: Peruvian Jungle Tour/Cusco
Day 05: Sacred Valley Tour
Day 06-09: Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
Day 10: Cusco City
Day 11: Departure Day
Highlights of the Peru Hike & Amazon:
- Start of the tour in Lima
- 3 day holidays to the Amazon Rainforest
- Discovery of the jungle with a naturalist local Tour Guide
- A unique opportunity to observe rare species of rainforest animals and plants
- Guided tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Experiencing the amazing Lares Trek representing a perfect Inca Trail treks alternative
- A 4 day hike to Machu Picchu following an authentic Inca path leading through the stunning valley of Lares
- A trek supported by an experienced Tour Guide, a Cook, a Muleteer and llamas
- Observation of magnificent mountain sceneries
- Meeting people of remote Andean villages
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Exploration of the Cusco City
More information about the Inca Path
- Tips for Lares Trek
- Lares Trek Map
- Lares Trek vs Inca Trail
- Amazon Jungle Days
- Amazon Rainforest
- Peru Amazon and Lares Trek
Itineray Details
Day 01: Arrival to Lima
The Peru Hike and Jungle tours starts with an arrival to the airport of Lima where our Representative awaits you holding a sheet with your name to take you to your hotel afterwards.
Please note! The first day is an arrival day and no activities are planned, so that you can arrive at any time!
The capital of Lima is also known as the "City of the Kings" as it was founded by Francisco Pizarro on the Day of the Three Kings (Epiphany) in 1535! The Plaza de Armas (main square) is a heart of old Lima. There can be found the Cathedral, Governmental Palace and Archbishop´s Palace.