Legacy of the Incas with Peru's Amazon & Galápagos Land Adventure
Calendar? Astronomy? Alien artwork? None of the above. But the discovery of Peru’s Nazca Lines gave a whole new meaning to drawing a line in the sand. Flightseeing is the best way to see these massive geoglyphs etched into the desert— where the ancient Nazca people likely performed spiritual ceremonies. From the Lost City of the Incas surrounded by the peaks of the Andes to the floating Uros Islands on the highest lake in the world, this vacation to Peru leads you to great heights while also going to greater depths to illuminate its archaeological, historical, and cultural wonders. In addition to two days of exploration at the mysterious and magical ruins of Machu Picchu, you’ll also visit the Sillustani pre-Incan burial ground, cruise to the wildlife paradise of the Ballestas Islands, and frolic through the wonders of colonial and culinary Lima as well as the Inca capital, Cusco. There’s more to squawk about when you combine the wonder of the Andes with the wilderness of the Amazon. Canopy walks, canoe rides, and higher speed motorboat jaunts offer varying perspectives of the macaws, monkeys, and a myriad of other rainforest creatures you’ll discover when you start your tour of Peru in the Amazon. When satisfying your inner historian, don’t forget your inner naturalist. Visit the famed Galápagos archipelago, where you’ll share the shores with every native species from the red-footed boobies to the pint-sized penguin. A meet-and-greet with a colony of sea lions seals the deal on this wondrous extension to your Peru vacation.
Tour Itinerary
Welcome to Lima! Upon arrival, you will meet your Globus representative. Please note: You will meet your Tour Director on day 5 in Lima.
Back to Nature Fly to Puerto Maldonado, capital of Madre de Dios and the entry to Peru’s Amazon Jungle. Embark on a motorboat ride up the Madre de Dios River to view exotic wildlife. Arrive at your Amazon Jungle lodge and meet your naturalist. After settling in, head out with your naturalist for a walk along nature trails to learn about primary and secondary rainforest. At dusk, take a canoe ride to learn about the Amazon River ecosystems, nocturnal animal activity, and the southern constellations. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Deep within the heart of the Amazon lies Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción. Located between the Tambopata National Reserve and the shores of the Madre de Dios River, it is one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet. Built on a former cacao and rubber plantation in the Southern Peruvian rainforest near the Bolivian and Brazilian borders, Hacienda Concepción covers 819 hectares of primary rainforest, with a natural oxbow lake making it home to diverse ecosystems, tropical plants, and wildlife. Guests will live an Amazonian experience surrounded by an array of wildlife and native flora. Each guestroom has a private bathroom with hot water, electricity, ceiling fan, picture windows with views of the forest, and mosquito-netted beds. Please note: The itinerary in the Amazon is subject to favorable weather conditions and water levels. When conditions are unfavorable, alternative accommodations and excursions will be provided.
All Creatures Great & Small This morning, take a nature walk with your naturalist through Tambopata National Reserve and a dugout canoe ride around Lake Sandoval in search of native flora and fauna. Learn about the reserve’s conservation efforts and the animals that inhabit this lake, such as the endangered giant river otters, blue and yellow macaws, red howler monkeys, and black caimans. This afternoon, explore the rainforest on a canopy walkway consisting of seven suspension bridges hanging more than 100 feet above the ground. From the treetops, keep an eye out for white-throated toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, squirrel monkeys, and the three-toed sloth. After night falls, your naturalist introduces you to the nocturnal animals of the Amazon. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT NIGHT MOVES Enter the forest this evening and witness the enchanting transformation of the rainforest from a diurnal to a nocturnal environment on a guided night walk, as animals and birds of the daytime give way to species specially adapted to the shadows of the night. Keep an eye out for nocturnal monkeys, armadillos, frogs, insects and even snakes!
A Cultivating Culture A short boat ride brings you to a native farm where farmers use ancient methods to grow crops. Learn about local cultivation techniques, intriguing medicinal uses by local communities, and taste some of the produce. Visit a botanical garden to discover the medicinal plants of the Amazon and their uses, according to the traditions of the local communities. Then visit the Brazil Nut Cabin, where you will learn about the history, socioeconomic importance, and uses of the Brazil nut. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing paddle boat ride in a dugout canoe on the oxbow shaped-lagoon, or cocha. Row out onto the clay-colored water to enjoy the scenery and spot hoatzins, flycatchers and gray-necked woodrails, perhaps with the sounds of red howler monkeys bellowing in the distance. Admire the remains of the semi-submerged steamboat Fitzcarrald and uncover its captivating history. Later, visit an inland clay lick to observe wildlife from a blind to observe the normal routine of the fauna without disrupting the environment. (B,L,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT WILD WONDERS An inland clay lick is an area of clay deposits in fallen trees and raised roots along the banks of small ravines, natural holes, and is a place where birds and animals come to eat the clay for the minerals.
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