PRE-EXTENSION TO CUSCO & MACHU PICCHU
Day 1	Sat, Jul 14	Arrive USA to Lima, arrive same day	Swissotel
Day 2	SUN, jul 15	Fly to Cusco. Drive to Sacred Valley	Rio Sagrado Hotel & Spa
Day 3	Mon, Jul 16	Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu aboard Hiram Bingham train	Sanctuary Lodge
Day 4	Tue, Jul 17	Hiram Bingham train to Cusco	Monasterio Hotel
Day 5	Wed, Jul 18	Cusco	Monasterio Hotel
Day 6	Thu, Jul 19	Fly Cusco to Lima (join Main Program)	Swissotel
		MAIN AMAZON PROGRAM
Day 1	Thu, Jul 19	Fly USA to Lima, arrive same day	Swissotel
Day 2	Fri, Jul 20	Fly Lima - Iquitos. Embark M/V ARIA	Cruising the Amazon RIver
Day 3	Sat, Jul 21	Amazon River	Cruising the Amazon River
Day 3	Sat, Jul 21	Amazon RIver Headwaters	Explore the Source of the Amazon River
Day 4	Sun, Jul 22	Marañón RIver / Pacaya Samiria Reserve	Full-Day Excursion & Picnic Lunch
Day 4	Sun, Jul 22	Pacaya Samiria Reserve	Monkey & Dolphin Expedition
Day 5	Mon, jUL 23	Marañón RIver / Amazon River	Puerto Miguel Village visit
Day 5	Mon, jUL 23	Amazon River / Ucayali RIver	Excursion to spot Victoria Regias
Day 6	Tue, Jul 24	Pacaya Samiria Reserve / Yanallpa River	Ucayali RIver Exploration
Day 6	Tue, Jul 24	Pacaya Samiria Reserve	Night Trip to see Caimans
Day 7	Wed, Jul 25	Puinahua RIver / Pacaya River	Jungle Walk & Hatum Posa Village Visit
Day 7	Wed, Jul 25	Pacaya Samiria Reserve / Pacaya River	Pacaya River Exploration Plus Night Trip
Day 8	Thu, Jul 26	Ucayali River	Pacaya Exploration & Breakfast on Skiffs
Day 8	Thu, Jul 26	Ucayali River / Amazon River	Fishing Trip
Day 9	Fri, Jul 27	Amazon River / Iquitos	Iquitos City Tour & Fly to Lima. Fly to USA
day 10	Sat, jul 28	Arrive USA

A luxury cruise aboard the M/V Aria transports you into the Pacaya Samiria Reserve (Reserva Nacional Pacaya Samiria), located deep within the Amazon rainforest at the headwaters of the Amazon River basin. Pacaya Samiria is one of Peru’s most well preserved havens for Amazon wildlife, plants and birding. Because we can only access Pacaya Samiria by water, you will become one of only a handful of seasoned world travelers ever to have reached this remote, remarkably beautiful destination on the Amazon River.
When you arrive at Pacaya Samiria Reserve, you will enter a world filled with birds in neon-brilliant colors, playful monkeys, graceful hawks and herons and millions of butterflies. You will have the opportunity to see hundreds of species, including the endangered pink Amazon dolphin, the three toed sloth—and perhaps, if you are very lucky—a sleek, black jaguar.
In this glorious environment, parrots and macaws perch in trees as though posing . . . fuzzy orange and chic black howler monkeys munch on the treetop leaves . . . pre-historic looking iguanas, like mini-dinosaurs, laze in the sun. You will have the chance to watch long-legged cormorants fish for their dinner, and will probably see alligators cooling themselves in the river, and possibly from a safe distance, the legendary boa constrictor.

(SEE EXTENSION PANEL FOR PRE-TRIP TO CUSCO & MACHU PICCHU)

DAY  1      Thu, Jul 19, 2012 -- ARRIVE LIMA
Upon your arrival in  Lima,  we will provide assistance at the airport and transfer you to Swissotel.
Hotel   Swissotel
Room Business Advantage
Meals None

DAY  2      Fri, Jul 20   --   LIMA / IQUITOS
After breakfast, we transfer from the hotel to the airport. Flight from Lima to Iquitos. In just an hour and 45 minutes land in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon region. Our guides await us, outside luggage claim. Board an air-conditioned bus for the journey to the river. Embarkation and check-in on the M/V Aria.

From the moment you step on board, you will enjoy the M/V Aria’s atmosphere of low-key luxury. As you settle into your handsomely appointed, over-sized suite, you will feel the vessel begin to move –the beginning of one of the great adventures of your life. Stand on the Upper Deck to take in the view, as the M/V Aria leaves Iquitos behind.
Over the next seven days, you will also sail along the two largest tributaries of the Amazon, the Ucayali and the Marañon, as well as the mighty Amazon itself. You are embarking on a spectacular adventure, to a place visited by only a few of even the most experienced world travelers.

Before dinner we will perform a routine safety drill. Then it’s into the air-conditioned lounge, where you will learn about life onboard, and will have the first of the nightly briefings about your adventure to follow. You will meet the naturalist guides and the cruise director, who will use video, photos, and maps to explain the details of your journey into the Amazon.

Sit down, relax, sample some fine South American wine, and enjoy the truly world-class cuisine, created by Executive Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, whose restaurant, Malabar, is the one of the best in all of Lima. Schiaffino’s recipes, with the imaginative use of local products – fruit, fish, spices – make every meal a delightful adventure. (The menu always offers choices, including a vegetarian option.) Toast the beginning of a beautiful journey. Perhaps enjoy a nightcap on the Upper Deck, under the stars, before retiring.

Meals Breakfast and dinner

DAY 3       Sat, Jul 21  --   AMAZON river
See the Sun Rise Over the River: Be up early to catch your first glimpse of the majestic Amazon River, as you watch the sun rise over this green world filled with wonderful wildlife. This initial contact with Amazonia is only a brief sampling of what the rest of your journey will hold.

Our sumptuous daily breakfast buffet features a wide choice of traditional breakfast egg dishes, plus Peruvian specialties, and fresh-squeezed juices, made from tropical fruits you’ve never tasted before.

Explore the Yacapana Isles. Locals call the Yacapana Isles the “the Isle of the Iguana” thanks to the great number of these reptiles, resembling tiny dinosaurs, which inhabit them. Amazonian beliefs state that if you touch an iguana, you will develop some of its characteristics and, as no one wants to look like one of them, these animals are well protected. We will pass very close the islands aboard the launches, giving you an opportunity to take good photos of the flora and fauna that we are able to observe along our route. We will also have the opportunity to go fishing for the infamous piranhas with our naturalists.

Return to the M/V Aria. While the boat continues its journey along the Amazon River, you will have free time to rest or take a siesta before lunch. Enjoy a light lunch in the air conditioned dining room.

Expedition to the Yarapa River: As the sun sets, you will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see and photograph both gray and pink freshwater dolphins. The people of the Amazon believe that these dolphins turn into humans to steal handsome men or pretty women from their villages during celebrations. Once the sun sets and the jungle is dark, we begin our search for caiman, frogs, and different kinds of nightlife.

Return to the boat. Before dining, we recommend drinking a pisco sour as an aperitif on the top deck, while watching the sunset. Dinner.

Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY  4      Sun, Jul 22 -- PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE
Early optional excursion to see wildlife along the Ucayali river. Breakfast. After breakfast we stroll through the village of Madgalena, a small community of just ten families. After you meet the people, including lots of lively and curious children, your naturalist guides will lead you through the jungle to a beautiful lake that is home to the world famous Victoria Regia giant water lily. Have your cameras ready to capture this aweseome sight. Return to the M/V Aria

Lunch, followed by a siesta. Excursion to watch Monkeys and Dolphins: On this trip, you will be able to appreciate the different types of freshwater dolphin, including the rare pink dolphins found along the Ucayali River. We recommend that you bring your binoculars as there will also be opportunities to observe some species of birds, among which the macaws stand out, as well as a spectacular sundown. Return to the M/V Aria for dinner.

Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY  5      Mon, Jul 23 -- SOURCE OF THE AMAZON/PUERTO PRADO VILLAGE/NAUTA CAÑO
Breakfast. Birthplace of the Amazon: This morning, the M/V Aria skirts the edges of the vast Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, a flooded forest covering five million acres at the headwaters of the Amazon basin. Rise early and be on your skiffs at 8:00 a.m. to view one of the great spectacles of the Southern Hemisphere: the sun rising over the birthplace of the Amazon River. Here—where the union of two major tributaries, the Ucayali and the Marañon, form the world’s greatest waterway—nature is at its most dramatic. Your dawn excursion will be accompanied by abundant bird songs, as you glide in small boats past river banks populated by large-billed terns, laughing falcons, gray tanagers, sandpipers, five kinds of parakeets, the exotic short-tailed parrot, and dozens of other birds.

Puerto Prado Village: We will then travel by skiff to Puerto Prado native village, where you will get to know the hospitable Cocama Indians. They will share their culture, traditions, and folklore with you, and you will have the opportunity to purchase some of their delightful folk art and crafts.

Lunch. Afternoon Excursion to Nauta Caño: Nauta Caño is also part of the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. It is known as the mirrored forest, due to its glistening black water lagoons. Here you will enjoy observing different species, such as: toucans, parrots, macaws, iguanas, and more. On the way back to the M/V Aria you will see a glorious sunset reflected in the waters of the mirrored forest.

Return to the M/V Aria for dinner.

Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY  6      Tue, Jul 24 -- MARAÑON RIVER/CHOROYACU/PACAYA SAMIRIA NATIONAL RESERVE
Breakfast. This morning we will board the skiffs to explore part of the vast Amazon flooded forest. Your guides will tell you about the rainforest and its dynamic life, as we explore what scientists call a “gallery forest,” because of its narrow vegetation, creating a tunnel of leaves. As we float through this tunnel, it is easy to spot parrots, macaws, and fluffy monk saki monkeys, very close to the skiff.

Return to the M/V Aria for lunch. Afternoon Jungle Walk and Village Visit: On this walk, your guides will introduce you to native people doing subsistence farming, and will tell you how they learned to cultivate wild plants and trees to earn farm income. As your adventure takes you deep into the primary forest, your guides will also show you the wealth of fruit trees and medicinal plants hidden in the jungle – and will reveal some of the plants’ secrets.

Return to the M/V Aria for dinner.

Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY  7      Wed, Jul 25 -- TACSHA RIVER/PACAYA SAMIRIA/SAN MARTIN DE TIPISHCA
Breakfast. Today you can choose between two options:

Option 1: Full-day excursion to Primary forest with a Picnic Lunch

This morning you will board your skiff to go deep into the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, along the Samiria River. Along the route, we will have the opportunity to see various species of monkey, such as howler monkeys, squirrel monkeys, saddleback tamarin monkeys and many bird species such as blue, yellow and scarlet macaws as well as toucans and some species of river hawks. We will arrive at the PV2 Tacsha watchpost, where we will follow a path deep into the rainforest. Enjoy a generous picnic lunch, before we begin our journey back to our vessel.  Arrive at the M/V Aria.

Option 2: Guided Jungle Walk/Siesta/Monkey and Dolphin Expedition

Guided Jungle Walk in the Primary Forest: This morning your Naturalist Guide will tell you all about sustainable resource management projects in Amazonia, and will take you to one of these projects, where villagers are planting palms to obtain oil. Your guide may also show you the artificial nests created on the sand to protect turtle eggs. Then we will take you deep into the jungle, where you will encounter wildlife and learn first-hand about the important medicinal value of many jungle plants. We will also show you famous Kapok Trees (ceiba pentandra), the tallest trees in the Amazon Basin. Return to the M/V Aria for lunch, followed by a siesta
Caiman Expedition: In this late afternoon skiff excursion, keep your eyes directed toward the jungle canopy, where you can spot at least several kinds of primates—some of the 13 species of monkeys resident in the National Reserve. Perhaps you will catch a glimpse of tamarins and dusky titi monkeys, as well as pigmy marmoset monkeys. Watch for alligators, and keep your binoculars at the ready, as you are likely to see more than 200 species of birds. As the sun sets and our searchlight comes on, keep your eyes out for caimans, tree boas, tarantulas, and frogs.
Return to the M/V Aria for dinner

Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY  8      Thu, Jul 26 YANAYACU PUCATE/TAHUAYO/CHARO LAKE
Yanayacu Pucate Exploration and Breakfast Aboard the Skiffs: Back on the river as the sun rises, you will see a treasure trove of wildlife, including parrots, macaws, toucans, and many kinds of monkeys—as well as some “surprise” species that you have never seen before. Enjoy a “bag breakfast” of light sandwiches and fresh juice. Since we will stop near a popular dolphin feeding spot, you will see quite a show as you enjoy your meal.

Return to the M/V Aria. As our journey nears its end, your luxurious home away from home starts to sail back down the river toward Iquitos. It isn’t over yet however. A new adventure awaits you this afternoon. Lunch. Excursion along the Tahuayo River and Fishing on Lake Charo: This evening you will board our comfortable launch and navigate from the Amazon River through the Huaysi Canal to explore the dark waters of the Tahuayo River. Lifejackets, ponchos, rubber boots and freshwater will be available on our launches. As we navigate along the Tahuayo River, we will observe fishermen paddling in their canoes. Keep your binoculars handy to see the abundant wildlife: sparrows, hawks, monkeys and sloths will be sharing this marvellous location with us. After our arrival at Lake Charo, you will be using the fishing gear to fish for piranhas and other specious. While you fish, our nature guides will tell you the history of the lake and its residents.

Return to the M/V Aria. Once we are back onboard, the ship will continue its journey down stream, sailing toward Iquitos through the night.

Briefing in the Top Lounge - Recap of Itinerary and Sightings. Farewell Dinner. Leaving the peace and beauty of the jungle behind, we will enjoy our final dinner together, swapping stories about the wonderful experiences shared on the river.

Crew Presentation. After dinner, your guides will introduce some of the crew members that you have not yet met, but who have been busy with the “behind the scenes” work that has helped to create a seamless experience.

Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY  9      Fri, Jul 27   -- Iquitos - Lima 
Breakfast. Morning Excursion: The excursions today depend on the level of the river. Weather and time permitting, this will be the last opportunity to see how people live along the Amazon—by floating in skiffs through the lively riverside community of Belen, in Iquitos. Here, where the houses and shops actually float on the river during some months, you will see the bustling food market for the entire Peruvian Amazon. All local inhabitants throughout the region sell and purchase goods here.

Return to the M/V Aria. Sadly, it’s time to finish packing. Please leave your packed suitcases in your suite for pickup before going to lunch. Light Lunch

Disembarkation/City Tour/Manatee Rescue Center/Transfer to the Airport
Your afternoon in the remote city of Iquitos, accessible only by river or air, will not disappoint. This bustling town, complete with a house built by Gustave Eiffel, was once a rich center of the rubber industry. Before we head for the airport, we will take you to visit the Manatee Rescue Center, where biologists and volunteers care for endangered Amazon manatees that conservation authorities have seized from local people, including fishermen. Biologists will give a presentation about the project and its efforts to help these helpless mammals. You will also see how the manatees are cared for and are prepared for re-introduction into their natural habitat. Finally, we will stop at the San Juan Amazonian Indian Market, for a last chance to shop for local crafts.

Check in at Iquitos International Airport. Our guides will help us with check-in, and will stay with us until we have boarded our flight back to Lima.

Upon arrival in  Lima,  we  will  provide  assistance  at  the  airport between connecting flights or a transfer to the hotel for those continuing on to Cusco and Machu Picchu.

DAY 10      sat, Jul 28   -- Arrive USA

Our Luxury Cruise Ship: The M/V ARIA

The 147-foot-long, new M/V Aria is our luxury cruise ship on the northern Amazon River in Peru. Launched in April 2011, it is entirely custom built by Peruvian architect Jordi Puig to offer an extraordinary level of comfort for our guests.

The M/V Aria can accommodate a maximum of 32 cruise ship guests plus crew. This luxury cruise ship is the perfect size to sail along the Amazon River, providing extremely comfortable lounge, outdoor jacuzzi, exercise room, dining and sleeping accommodations and modern navigation technologies and standards for cruise ship travel and safety on the water. 

The M/V Aria’s sixteen oversized cruise ship design suites, feature en suite sitting areas and generous outward-facing picture-windows with panoramic Amazon river views. Each of the handsomely decorated, air-conditioned cruise ship suites measure around 240 square feet.

cruise ship suites
All of the M/V Aria's oversized suites measure a spacious 240 square feet, with a comfortable en suite seating area and extra-large windows that enable you to get the "big picture" of the rivers and their banks from the comfort of your air-conditioned room. All suites are decorated to create the feeling of a luxury lodge on the Amazon River.

DINING ROOM
Fine dining, deep in the Amazon jungle, may sound like unlikely—yet you will find it aboard the M/V Aria. Executive chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, one of Lima’s culinary stars, has created a menu that draws on both Peruvian and European influence. Wine is included with meals, giving you the opportunity to experience a range of the finest South American vintages.

Indoor Lounge
Relax between Amazon adventures, or enjoy a pre- or post-dinner cocktail, in our air-conditioned Indoor Bar, a soothing oasis in an exotic location. The atmosphere is casual, the music is soft, and the conversation is good. The M/V Aria lounge access is fully air conditioned.

OBSERVATION DECK
You will find that you spend a lot of time on the generous top-level Observation Deck, sunbathing, reading a good book, enjoying some down time after an excursion, trying our outdoor jacuzzi or simply watching the river go by.

Exercise Room
For those enjoy their daily exercise, the MV Aria has a unique exercise room, panoramic views from the full glass walls to admire the Amazon scenery while working out on the treadmills or eliptical machines.

Luxury Cruise Amenities
Our Amazon luxury yacht, launched to the highest standards of modern small ship cruise lines, is fully air conditioned throughout and all suites are comparable to a 5-star hotel with private baths, luxury toiletries and fine linen bedding to lull you to sleep under the stars of the Amazon. From our gourmet Peruvian cuisine to the crystal and china service at dinner, the amenities onboard the M/V Aria will treat you to an intimate but luxurious Amazon River cruise.

MAIN SPECIFICATIONS

Built	2010
type of vessel	Motorized Luxury River Boat
LENGTH	147 feet
BEAM	29.5 feet
DRAFT	5 feet
GROSS TONNAGE	500
MAIN ENGINES	2 new Cummins 4000 HP Marine Engines
Generators	2 x 135 KVA Cummins (encapsulated for noise reduction)
CABINS	All outside-facing with large panoramic windows Twin beds that can be converted to a California king-sized bed En suite sitting area Internal communications system Well-appointed bathroom with shower, toilet, sink, cabinet, hairdryer, and a basket of toiletries. Hot water around the clock.
SOCIAL AREAS	Indoor Bar-Lounge Dining Room Outside Lounge Outdoor Jacuzzi Exercise Room  Observation Deck Boutique

RATES – per person, double occupancy

DECK ON MV ARIA	Double/Single	rate
FIRST DECK	Double Occ.	$6,695
SECOND DECK	ONLY 1 cabin remains for Double Occ.	$6,995
FIRST DECK	PLEASE INQUIRE Single Occ.	$8,395
SECOND DECK	N/A	$8,795

INTERNATIONAL & DOMESTIC AIRFARES are additional.
Coda Tours will provided you with a quote for Coach or Business class airfare from your home city to Lima and return. Domestic flights (Lima/Iquitos/Lima) will be issued by Coda Tours and are pricing at approximately $600 at the time of publishing.

PROGRAM INCLUSIONS

• 7-night cruise aboard the 24-guest expedition vessel MV Aria
• All meals during the cruise
• 1 night at the Swissotel in Lima, Business Advantage room, with breakfast
• Private transfers with English-speaking local guides.
• Complete program of tours and excursions
• National park fees.
• Porterage at airports and pier.
• Port fees.
• Coda Tours representative on minimum participation
• Personalized assistance 24/7

NOT INCLUDED

• International airfare from home city to Lima and return
• Domestic airfare (Lima / Iquitos / Lima)
• Departure taxes (Domestic airport tax in Lima and Cusco is included in the air ticket)
• Personal expenses such as laundry, beverages, phone call, internet access.
• Services not mentioned in the program.
• Tips for guides and drivers.

Travel Documents
A valid passport is required to enter and depart Peru.

SHOTS
Malaria medication and yellow fever shots are not required for travelers coming into the region; however, they are recommended. Please consult your physician.

Packing
Life is casual aboard the M/V Aqua. Bring comfortable walking shoes, light-weight long pants and long-sleeved shirts for excursions, a wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, extra socks, mosquito repellant with DEET, and of course, your camera, with charger and extra batteries. Don’t forget to include some items that you can give away to the locals (t-shirts, pens and paper are especially prized). During meals in the dining room we ask our guests to wear casual clothing and shoes. We provide rubber boots for wetland excursions and recommend taking comfortable walking shoes. We also provide waterproof ponchos with hoods to protect against rain. There will be hairdryers available in every suite. Our vessel has 220-volt outlets in the staterooms so you should be able to use your shaver with a converter if necessary.

Luggage
We allow you to bring as much luggage as you like, but we suggest the use of soft suitcases/bags for easy storage. How much you bring, however, is determined by the airlines, which have limits on both checked and carry-on baggage. LAN for example, allows 20 kilos (44 pounds) of checked luggage and 8 kilos (18 pounds) of carry-on baggage. Porters are available at both the airport and pier. They will make sure that your bags arrive at the M/V Aqua embarkation point. As soon as you have identified your luggage, porters will take your suitcases to your suite

What to expect -physically - on the trip
A shore excursion can be anything from exploring remote tributaries to spotting monkeys and birds along a jungle trail, from visiting a local village to fishing on one of Amazonia’s beautiful lakes. They vary in level of difficulty, but most travelers who are reasonably fit will have no trouble participating in every excursion.

Passengers will be divided into groups of eight people for shore excursions, with each group led by a trained and knowledgeable naturalist guide. Guides will rotate among the groups, so that each passenger can benefit from their specialized knowledge. The guides speak fluent English. Each evening, your guides will brief you on what to expect on the next day’s excursions.

Typically, we will navigate the Amazon River or one of its tributaries at night, arriving in a new location, for a new adventure, in the early morning. Passengers opting to go on the early morning excursions will get a wakeup call at approximately 6 a.m. The M/V AQUA is equipped with three auxiliary aluminum skiffs that will take passengers along the waterways or ferry them to the landing point for onshore excursions. These comfortable speed boats are equipped with 4 stroke low-emission engines and constant radio communication with the main vessel. Each boat has capacity for eight passengers, plus guide and launch pilot.

Excursions last two to three hours, allowing plenty of time to explore, listen to your guide’s explanation, and photograph the abundant wildlife. While most excursions involve “dry” landings, some require “wet” landings, where you will have to step into water that may reach as high as your knees and then wade to shore. Your guide and skiff driver will assist you. When the excursions are in the Pacaya Samiria Reserve, we follow marked trails, walking at a leisurely pace for up to one hour.

Guests should be in good physical health in order to be able to make the most of their Amazon cruise. The daily nature excursions may include walking on irregular terrain, and getting in and out of the skiffs occasionally requires some physical effort. We provide rubber boots for wetland excursions and recommend taking comfortable walking shoes for walking on the dry paths. We also provide waterproof ponchos with hoods to protect against rain.

Is this an all-gay charter?
No. Coda Tours has not chartered the Aria. We may expect other guests to be on board with our group.

MACHU PICCHU EXTENSION
Swissotel, Rio Sagrado Lodge, Sanctuary Lodge & Monasterio Hotel
Round trip aboard the Hiram Bingham Train

July 14-19, 2012

DAY 1 – Sat Jul 14                             USA / LIMA
Meals: None
Upon your arrival in Lima,  you will be transferred to Swissotel (Swiss Business advantage room)

DAY 2 – Sun Jul 15                            LIMA / CUSCO / SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Arrive Cusco and drive to the  Urubamba Valley,  the Sacred Valley of the Incas.  Begin your trip with a visit,  en route, to Awanakancha, where South American camelidae  are  bred. Learn about the  superb llama, alpaca and vicuna fibres as well as the ancient weaving techniques that are still in use.
Continue  to  Pisac  for  an opportunity  to bargain  with  vendors  at the  handicraft  market. Later,  visit  the  Inca fortress  of Ollantaytambo. The site was built just as the Spaniards arrived, and evidence of how it was constructed is still visible.  After admiring the site's magnificent past, stroll through the quaint streets of today's town. Enjoy lunch at Alhambra restaurant.
Overnight at RIO SAGRADO HOTEL & SPA I ORIENT EXPRESS (Deluxe room).

IMPORTANT TIP: Tonight, please pack a small bag for full day tour in Machu Picchu. The rail company's baggage allowance is 11 lbs per person. The remainder of your luggage will be taken to your hotel in Cusco.

DAY 3 – Mon, Jul 16                         SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS - MACHU PICCHU
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Today you will visit one of the new Seven Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu.  It was rediscovered in 1911 by Yale archaeologist, Hiram Bingham, and is one of the most beautiful and enigmatic ancient sites in the world. Surrounded by agricultural terraces watered by natural springs, Machu Picchu seems to have been utilized by the Incas as a secret ceremonial city.
Transfer to the Ollanta station to board the Orient Express luxury train, the Hiram Bingham, named after the man who discovered  Machu  Picchu  in  1911.  The  journey  will  take approximately two hours, during which you will brunch while enjoying the spectacular Andean scenery.
You will arrive at The Lost Citadel of the Incas around 1:00 pm, at an hour when you will be able to visit this stunning place practically on your own.  Enjoy a guided tour of the citadel and stroll through the archaeological site before taking afternoon tea at the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge Hotel. Dinner and overnight at SANCTUARY LODGE I ORIENT EXPRESS (Room per choice)

* IMPORTANT: Bus ticket and entrance fee to the citadel included. Guided tour provided by Hiram Bingham train on shared basis, 1 guide each 15 guests.

DAY 4 – Tue, Jul 17                         MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
We strongly recommend that you wake up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You may also wish to climb Huayna Picchu for spectacular views of Machu Picchu. Enjoy the remainder of the day to explore the site and surrounding area, such as walk to the Sun Gate.
As the sun goes down you will return to the train for departure. Back on board, you will be accorded VIP treatment: you will be served a cocktail accompanied with live entertainment. After that you will be escorted to the dining car for a 4 courses gourmet dinner making your trip to Machu Pichu an unforgettable experience.
We will provide assistance upon arrival at the train station and will transfer you to the :
MONASTERIO HOTEL I ORIENT EXPRESS (Deluxe room I Supplemental Oxygen upon request)

DAY 5 – Wed Jul 18                         CUSCO
Meals: Breakfast
Take a tour of the city, starting at the Santo Domingo convent monastery. This former colonial monastery was previously the Koricancha temple, one of the most important temples devoted to worship of the sun.  According to the chronicles, it was covered in gold Leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Also included in the tour are stops at the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. After touring the most interesting sites of the city, you will be driven to the countryside outside Cusco to visit some of the remarkable Inca ruins in the area. Included are the cult center of
Sacsayhuaman, the temple and amphitheater of Kenko, and the Red Fortress of Puca Pucara. Overnight at MONASTERIO HOTEL I ORIENT EXPRESS (Deluxe room I Supplemental Oxygen upon request)

DAY 6 – Thu, Jul 19                              CUSCO / LIMA
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer from the hotel to the airport. Assistance with departing flight. Upon your arrival in Lima, transfer to the Swissotel to join the Amazon program.

Per Person Rates	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
Classic Room (No View)	$2695	$3295
Mountain View	$2895	$3595
Mountain View with Terrace	$2995	$3795

The Sanctuary Lodge has no rooms that overlook the site of Machu Picchu itself, only the surrounding mountains.

Airfare: Lima/Cusco/Lima - $380 per ticket, coach class

Included:
• Private transfers with English-speaking local guides.
• Sightseeing on private basis with English-speaking local guides.
• Hotel accommodation including daily breakfast
• Meals as stated in the detailed itinerary above.
• 2 Day program to Machu Picchu includes: Round trip transfer hotel in the Sacred Valley I Ollanta station I hotel in Cusco, round trip train ticket onboard the Hiram Bingham train (brunch and dinner on board, tea time at Sanctuary Lodge), 01 round trip bus ticket Aguas Calientes I Machu Picchu citadel I Aguas Calientes, 02 entrance fees to Machu Picchu, guided tour provided by Hiram Bingham train service on shared basis (Day 3).
• Cusco Tourist tax
• Personalized assistance 24I7

Not included:
• International airfare.
• Domestic airfare (Lima I Cusco I Lima from US$ 380.00 per person, subject to change unless ticketed)
• Departure taxes (Domestic airport tax in Lima and Cusco is included in the air ticket)
• Personal expenses such as laundry, beverages, phone call, internet access.
• Services not mentioned in the program.
• Tips for guides and drivers.