Peru Travel Hack

Peru Travel Hack

DISCOVER PERU YOUR COMPLETE ITINERARY FROM DAY 1 TO DAY 14 HINTS Do TIPS INFO You AND JUICY DETAILS Know What to THE ALL Pack? IN ONE A COMPLETE GUIDE TO YOUR TRAVEL PROJECTS HACK D I S C O V E R P E R U | T H E U L T I M A T E T R A V E L G U I D E Hey there! Firstly, on behalf of everybody at Bamboo, I would like to offer you our thanks for choosing to experience this incredible part of the world with us. We guarantee you an amazing time and we’re all very much looking forward to meeting you in Lima soon. I imagine that right now you’re very excited about your upcoming adventure and this little guide has been put together to help you understand more about what will be happening, what to expect, how to plan and more. We guarantee your time with us will be unforgettable from start to end. Bamboo is growing as our style of 'travel' has proven to be the 'way' to travel. You are now a part of this journey and we welcome you with open arms and hearts. This growing experience is down to people like you, so do get stuck in, become part of our way of life, live every moment and take nothing for granted. Peace, Love & Bamboo Mark (& the other Panda, Colin) Follow me on Instagram to join our Bamboo journey @markbamboo highlights of your tour AMAZON RAINFOREST Discover the the infamous Peruvian Amazon and learn about its deep ecosystem from an award-winning non-profit organisation CITY TOURS Explore the capital city of Lima and the ancient Incan city of Cusco MACHU PICCHU Visit Peru's epic star attraction, the famous incan ruins of Machu Picchu COOKING CLASS Learn how to create local delicacies using traditional Andean ingredients CULTURE Connect with the local communities and learn about various cultures inhabiting the Amazon HIKING Hike through the breathtaking views to the iconic Machu Picchu DAY 1 (FRI) ARRIVAL IN LIMA! On arrival into Lima, one of the team will be there at the airport to meet you when you land and take you back to our hotel to get settled in and meet the rest of your group as everyone arrives. There’ll be a welcome meal tonight for us all to get to know each other before the real adventure begins tomorrow! Meals included: Dinner DAY 2 (SAT) LIMA Today starts with a tour of cultural Lima, known as the ‘City of the Kings’. Starting in the historic centre of the city, we’ll wander around the famous Plaza de Armas, surrounded by the stunning architecture of palaces and the Cathedral. We’ll also visit the beautiful and romantic Parque de Amor (Park of Love) with its immaculately landscaped gardens overlooking the ocean. Tonight we’ll put on our glad rags and head out to the bohemian district of Barranco to experience the local nightlife over a few Pisco Sours! Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch DAY 3 (SUN) LIMA - IQUITOS It’s back to the airport this morning for a short two hour flight to the northern city of Iquitos; the gateway to the infamous Amazon Rainforest! After checking into our accommodation we’ll visit the indigenous museum in the town for a fascinating introduction to the traditions and beliefs of the numerous Amazon tribal groups. As the sun sets we’ll venture out for a walk along the boulevard to see the many shops, restaurants and artisan markets come to life. Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner DAY 5 (TUES) AMAZON RAINFOREST PROJECT Boarding a traditional boat this morning, we set sail for a small village and its community of less than twenty families. These are the descendants of an indigenous community that is now practically extinct, having inhabited the DAY 4 (MON) surrounding area for centuries. Here we will learn IQUITOS - AMAZON about their tumultuous past, how they have survived, their current struggles and get to meet RAINFOREST PROJECT the families and their energetic children. This morning we’ll be driving a couple of hours south to the Amazon town of Nauta, located on This afternoon we’ll be getting stuck in to some the banks on the Marañon River. Once here we’ll more project work. We’ll learn how human rights, stop at a fantastic award-winning, non-profit environmental conservation and knowledge of organization we’ve partnered with. Focused on basic healthcare define our organisation’s mission serving indigenous communities in the heart of in the Peruvian Amazon; one of the most isolated the beautiful and biodiverse Amazon Rainforest, and neglected regions. We’ll directly connect with their work empowers women and their the local communities and learn about the communities through a variety of projects. various cultures inhabiting the Amazon. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner DAY 6 (WED) DAY 7 (THURS) AMAZON RAINFOREST AMAZON RAINFOREST PROJECT PROJECT - IQUITOS This morning’s visit is to another community and It’s back to the river this morning for a visit to a to the legendary mouth of the Amazon. From local community; an indigenous tribe of around here we’ll experience stunning vistas of the 500 fishing and farming people. Wander around Amazon River dense jungle and its amazing flora the community to see the beautiful handicrafts and fauna. the women make to sell to visitors and meet the local leaders to hear their stories about life and It’s our final afternoon at the project before we education in this unique and remote place. have to say goodbye to our new friends. Big hugs and heart-felt thanks to all that we’ve learned Late afternoon we say our farewells to Nauta as guaranteed. we make the journey back to Iquitos. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch DAY 8 (FRI) IQUITOS - CUSCO Goodbye Iquitos, hello Cusco! This morning we’ll be catching a flight to Cusco - the amazing colonial city built on the foundation of Inca palaces! After checking in to our accommodation we’ll have some time to unpack and get settled before we venture out for an evening stroll around this fascinating city. Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner itinerary DAY 9 (SAT) DAY 11 (MON) CUSCO AGUAS CALIENTES - CUSCO We’re up early this morning for a fascinating tour This morning we take the bus from Aguas of Maras, Moray and Salineras Salt Mines. Discover Calientes to Machu Picchu! Get your cameras strange agricultural ruins, a charming town and out as we will be rewarded with breathtaking white blankets of salt before we stop to enjoy views every minute we get closer to the lunch at the tip of the Sacred Valley surrounding spectacular location of this ancient Incan site. by panoramic mountain views. Known as the ‘Lost City of the Incas’, this World This afternoon will be free for you to relax before Heritage Site was virtually unknown until the we head out to a local artisan market tonight. early part of the 20th Century. Shrouded by mist and surrounded by lush cloud forests and steep Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch escarpments we’ll have time to admire the stunning Andean mountain scenery before we explore the sprawling citadel. DAY 10 (SUN) After lunch we’ll board the train for our journey CUSCO - AGUAS CALIENTES back to Cusco. Today we’re off out of the city by train to explore Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch the small town of Aguas Calientes. Literally translating as ‘hot water’, the place gets its name of the series of natural hot springs that run through it. Nestled in a valley of cloud forests, Aguas Calientes is the gateway to Peru’s star attraction, the famous Incan ruins and Machu Picchu itself. On arrival we’ll disembark the train and head to our accommodation before an evening meal to celebrate what is undoubtedly going to be the highlight of the trip. Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner DAY 12 (TUES) CUSCO This morning we’ll all have some free time to have a lie-in and relax after a big day yesterday. In the afternoon, we’ll re-group for an interactive local Peruvian cooking class! Due to its huge range of fresh ingredients, the country has long been recognised as South America’s culinary capital and Cusco, with its exciting fusion of Andean ingredients and modern cooking techniques is the perfect place to learn how to cook some of the best traditional dishes. Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner DAY 13 (WED) CUSCO - LIMA After breakfast at our accommodation we’ll travel to the airport and board a flight back to where it all began, the capital city of Lima. Tonight a visual feast at the illuminated magic water circuit awaits. Here, at the largest fountain complex in the world, we’ll let our inner child out, exploring the interactive and illuminated displays before enjoying our final dinner tonight. Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner DAY 14 (THURS) DEPART LIMA That’s it – the end to an unforgettable adventure. You’re welcome to arrange your onward travel for any time today. Meals included: Breakfast What's included DISCOVER PERU TOUR 1. Airport Pickup and transfer on arrival into Lima 2. All accommodation 3. All in-country transport (including three internal flights) 4. 24/7 support from our experienced local guides 5. All tour activities included in the itinerary 6. Heaps of meals 7. Project donation 8. Full pre-departure support 9. Awe-inspiring moments T H E I N F O R M A T I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W B E F O R E W E B E G I N D I S C O V E R P E R U THE NITTY GRITTY PERU ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Some countries do NOT have to apply for a visa at an embassy or consulate before entering Peru.

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