Brief Itinerary
1st day: LIMA - CUSCO (Free Day)
Flight Lima-Cusco, reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Free day.
2 nd day: CUSCO - HUACARPAY - PILLAHUATA
An early morning start for our bus journey to dry forest habitat of Huacarpay lake. Activities.
In the afternoon we arrive at Acjanacu Pass (3800 m), from where we can enjoy fantastic views over the Peruvian rainforest. We camp in Pillahuata.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
3rd day: PiLLAHUATA - TAMBO PAITITI
Pillahuata is located in the cloudforest and is an excellent place for birdwatching. Activities.
We arrive at Tambo Paititi Lodge, which is close to a cock-of-the-rock lek (Rupicola peruviana).
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
4th day: TAMBO PAITITI
In the early morning we visit the nearby platform from where we can observe the colorful mating dance of the cock-of-the-rock.
We travel to Unión to observe jays and tanagers (weather permitting).
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
5th day: TAMBO PAITITI - OLLANTAYTAMBO
Optional dawn activities.
We board our private transport for a long, panoramic drive to Ollantaytambo (through the Sacred Valley of the Incas). On the way we stop at the colonial village of Pisac where we visit its colorful handicraft market.
Late afternoon we arrive at the unique village of Ollantaytambo.
Meals included: Breakfast.
6th day: OLLANTAYTAMBO - MALAGA - SAN LUIS
Early morning bus ride to the Málaga Pass.
We continue at village of San Luis where avocado, papaya and cacao are cultivated. There is a great deal of bird activity throughout the entire day in this cloudforest region.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
7th day: SAN LUIS-CUSCO
Walk in search of endemic birds and visit to the agricultural fields of the locals. We begin our scenic bus ride to Cusco. Afternoon free.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch.
8th day: CUSCO-LIMA
Transfer Htl-Apt. for national flight and international connections.
Meals included: Breakfast.
