martes, 2 de febrero de 2010

AMAZON EXPEDITIONS

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cell phone 51-984685199

PROGRAM OF 5 DAYS AND 4 NIGHTS - MACAW CLAY LICK

DAY 1.
Arrival to Puerto Maldonado and the Lodge . Morning flight from Lima or Cusco to Puerto Maldonado (not included air tickets) and transfer from the airport to the river port. Departure to the Macaw lick by motorized dugout canoe, during this trip you see the changes from colonized deforested land to primary rain forest.
Upon arrival to the our first camp-site, in the afternoon a short hike for wildlife observation. Overnight at the camp-site. Lunch and Dinner.

DAY 2.
An early morning start up the Tambopata River by motorized dugout canoe to a remote campsite called "Collpa de Guacamayos" (Macaw lick). After establishing camp we explore the area. There is an optional night-excursion to look for Caiman.

DAY 3.
Before breakfast at the first light we make a short walk to the Collpa (Lick), the largest known Macaw Lick in the world where on a normal day hundreds of Macaws and other parrots come in the morning for the salty clay. This is one of the greatest wildlife spectacles in the world. After breakfast we departure to the lodge.

DAY 4. After breakfast a full day of exploration of the surrounding rain forest. This includes a jungle walk, as well as through lush high and low forest.
DAY 5. An early pre-dawn breakfast to appreciate sunrise on the river before arriving to Puerto Maldonado where we are met for a transfer to the airport for your flight out (not included).


COLLPA EL CHUNCHO

DAY 1.
Arrival to Puerto Maldonado and the Lodge. Morning flight from Lima or Cusco to Puerto Maldonado (not included) and transfer from the airport to the river port. Departure to the Macaw lick by motorized dugout canoe, during this trip you see the changes from colonized deforested land to primary rain forest. Upon arrival to the Chuncho Macaw salt clay lick. Overnight at the camp-site. Lunch and Dinner.

DAY 2.
Before breakfast at first light we make a short walk to the Collpa (Lick), on a normal day hundreds of Macaws and other parrots come in the morning for the salty clay . This is one of the greatest wildlife spectacles in the world.

After breakfast we departure to Puerto Maldonado.

MANU NATIONAL PARK (CULTURAL ZONE)

DAY 1:
Departure from Cusco at 10 a.m. On our way we will visit the "chullpas" a kind of Incas warehouse. Lunch in Paucartambo, a picturesque little Andean town. Continuing our trip in the zone of the CLOUD FOREST, if we're lucky we can see the famous COCK OF THE ROCK. Arrive to Pilcopata approximately at 6.30 p.m. Welcome and dinner.

DAY 2:
Horse riding in the morning. After lunch we will navigate along the river to reach the sleep platform where we will overnight in tents. Dinner and rest.

DAY 3:
Walking through the jungle to go in the direction of a beautiful waterfall where we can take a bath. Lunch. In the afternoon we will visit a native community. Then we will return to our sleep platform. Dinner an rest.

DAY 4:
Return to Pilcopata. Departure to Cusco at 10 a.m. Arrive to Cusco approximately at 6 p.m. End of our services.

domingo, 6 de enero de 2008

TOUR TO MACHU PICCHU

Departures from 5:00 am to 20:00 Hrs from Ollantaytambo (Sacred Valley), private transfer from the hotel to the train station. These full day extraordinary excursion starts with the train from Cusco & Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes station from where we will go up the mountain by bus, reaching Machu Picchu. Visit of the ruins with our guide & during the whole trip. Includes train tickets, entrances, fees, guide. DISTANCE ROUND TRIP FROM CUZCO : 250 kms or 156 miles.TRANSPORT : Car, Bus & Train. DEPARTURE : Daily. DURATION OF THE TOUR: 12 hours.

jueves, 19 de julio de 2007

CITY TOUR IN CUZCO

The legendary capital of the Tawantinsuyo Empire ,political, religious, militar and administrative center of the Incas, shows the denomination of the Archaeological Capital of South America, like wise declared by the UNESCO Cultural Patrimony of the Mankind. It was also the great mestizo-spanish metropoli, monumental and artistic emporium of the colony.
The city tour includes visits to, the KORIKANCHA (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral. The tour drive along the Circunvalacion Road up to the famous fortress of Sacsayhuaman, then to Q'enqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
Departures from 6:00 in the morning to 15:00 Hrs.
Further information in:
carlosnordt@gmail.com

SACRED VALLEY

An excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Urubamba River (also called Vilcanota) is a must. Here the whealthiest Inca families had their country estates, a first experiment with private property in the Inca Empire. Although the circuit, wich had excellent highways to most sites, can easily be made in one day, this does not leave much time for ligering, for seeing some of the archaeological sites which are away from the roads, or simply for taking in the view. The town of Urubamba offers several hotels and restaurants which allow the more inquisitive visitor to reside in the area without daily trips back to Cusco.
You visit: Pisac ruins & market, Ollantaytambo ruins & town and Chinchero.
Further information in:
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SERVICES IN CUZCO

TRANSFERS IN / OUT.
Transfers from domestic flights to selected hotel or train stations.
Assistance by the check -in at the hotel. Airport & hotel tips.
Private car, bilingual escort.

TRANSFER CUSCO / URUBAMBA.
Transfer from Cusco to Urubamba hotel private car / bus, bilingual escort.
DISTANCE : 58 kms or 36 miles.
TRANSPORT : Car or bus.
DEPARTURE : Daily.

TRANSFER URUBAMBA / OLLANTA.
Transfer to any hotel in Urubamba to Ollantaytambo OW or RT, bilingual escort, private car / bus.
DISTANCE : 30 kms or 18 miles.
TRANSPORT : Car or bus.
DEPARTURE : Daily.
DURATION : 20 minutes.

HALF DAY CITY TOUR AND RUINS.
We will combine in 4:30 hours tour some of the best of Cusco: the
archeological remains from Inca times located nearby , and the Colonial arts treasures from the Spanish times.
DISTANCE : 30 kms or 18 miles.
TRANSPORT : Car or bus.
DEPARTURE : Daily.
DURATION : 4:30 hours.
Private Service


NIGHT TOUR TO SAN BLAS.
Up the main square is located the craftsmen and artist sector of town. At night we can walk around and watch the illuminated fountains and intrincated strets. Beautiful view of down town Cusco. At the end a hot "ponche" to regain energies.
DISTANCE : 30 kms or 18.75 miles.
TRANSPORT : Car or bus.
DEPARTURE : Daily.
DURATION : 1 ½ hours.

PIKILLACTA / ANDAHUAYLILLAS.
Visit at two important centers located in the Cusco’s valley. Pikillacta, a pre-Inca citadel of the seventh century (Wari Culture) maintains its ancient mistery and bizarre architecture located, near the shores of Huacarpay lake. Andahuaylillas, a town of the Spanish conquerors, keeps treasures of art and gold, in its church. For its outstanding art and craftmanship it is called the sixtine chapel of Americas.
DISTANCE : 30 kms or 18.75 miles.
TRANSPORT : Car or bus.
DEPARTURE : Daily.
DURATION : 5 hours.

HALF DAY PISAC RUINS
Enjoy a unique experience walking on ancient paths and visiting some or all of the Inca citadels. Located on top of a mountain range which overlooks the Sacred Valley of the Incas Pisac ruins is a complex of temples, housing areas, agricultural terraces and astronomical observatories built by the Incas, centuries ago. Did you know that Pisac is larger than Machupicchu. On Sundays, Tuesday & Thuersday you can take advantage of a short visit to the Indian market.
DISTANCE : 39 kms or 24.37 miles.
TRANSPORT : Car or bus.
DEPARTURE : Daily.
DURATION : 5 hours.

SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
Visit to the village of Pisac, where the Indian market takes place three times a week. After lunch in a tipical restaurant (Urubamba), we will visit to the village of Ollantaytambo, the only Inca town which is still inhabited, and to the temple which towers above the town. A colorfull and relaxing experience with friendly people, Inca ruins snow-capped mountains and pleasant bus ride over paved mountain roads.
DISTANCE : 180 kms or 112 miles round trip.
TRANSPORT : Car or bus.
DEPARTURE : Tuesday, Thuersday and Sunday.
DURATION : 8 ½ hours.



FULL DAY MACHUPICCHU.
At 5:30 am private transfer from the hotel to the train station.
These full day extraordinary excursion starts with the train voyage
from Cusco to Aguas Calientes station from where we will go up the
mountain by bus, reaching Machu Picchu. Visit of the ruins with our
guide & during the whole trip. Includes train tickets, entrances, fees,
guide.

DISTANCE : 250 kms or 156 miles round trip.
TRANSPORT : Car or bus.
DEPARTURE : Daily.
DURATION : 12 hours.

PULL SERVICE.

FULL DAY CHINCHEROS, SALINAS & OLLANTA
A different way to see the Sacred valley, visit Chinchero (Sunday Market), Moray circles, the salt mines of Maras, where the ancient Inca ways of mining and ritual tradition of the work are still preserved and community whose inhabitants live in cave- like houses. Pic-nic and lunch visit of the town of Ollantaytambo and its ruins.
DISTANCE : 180 kms or 112 miles.
TRANSPORT : Car or bus.
DEPARTURE : Tuesday, Thuersday and Sunday.
DURATION : 8 hours. Hike 1 ½ dowhill, lunch in Urubamba.

TAMBOPATA

TAMBOPATA RESERVE
We are pleased to offer you an exciting jungle expedition to the interior of Peru, in the tropical rainforest called Tambopata Reserve, in the edge of Amazon basin. This trip has all the ingredients to be a travel experience of a lifetime.