• Day 1: You have a flight arriving in Lima.
  • We recommend arriving in Lima in the morning, before midday.
• Day 3: You have a flight from Lima to Cusco.
  • We recommend arriving in Cusco in the morning, before midday.
  • Lima-Cusco flight duration: 1h 30min.
• Day 7 or 8: You have a flight from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado (optional).
  • The best thing you can do is take a bus on day 7 to arrive in Puerto Maldonado on day 8.
  • Sometimes, it is very difficult to get direct flights from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado that fit your schedule.
  • Cusco-Puerto Maldonado by direct flight: 1 h.
• Which flight companies do we recommend?
  • LATAM Airlines is the best option. Their flights are always on time, and cancellations are very rare.

In Group Tours, you’ll join other travellers during the excursions. This type of tour is ideal for tourists who want to save money or meet fellow travellers.

In Private Tours, you’ll avoid waiting times during pick-ups, enjoy a fully customisable itinerary, and benefit from 100% private services from the guide and driver. Guided visits will be conducted exclusively in a single language (there won’t be explanations in both English and Spanish simultaneously).

If you wish for this entire travel package to be 100% private, don’t hesitate to contact us!

• All pick-ups from hotels or meeting points are arranged the day before the tour.
• The pick-up and drop-off times for all excursions are approximate.
• In some cases, we may not be able to pick you up due to scheduling, festivities, or strikes.
• When being picked up, we will call you by your first name, last name, and the tour destination; otherwise, do not board the bus.
• Pick-ups for tours in Lima and Ica:
  • Available only for hotels located in the Miraflores district.
  • For other districts, an additional fee will apply, or we will coordinate a meeting point.
• Pick-ups for tours in Cusco and Arequipa:
  • Are available only for hotels located in the historic centre; otherwise, we will coordinate another meeting point.
  • If your hotel does not have vehicle access, the streets are one-way, or there is heavy traffic, you will need to walk a few blocks to reach the bus.
• Amazon tours:
  • The start and end times of all tours are approximate.
  • Your guide will clarify tour times one day before the event.
• Tour to Machu Picchu:
  • Train departures and arrivals are punctual.
  • The train ticket schedules we will purchase for your journey will depend on availability.
  • The type of Machu Picchu ticket we offer is Circuit 2; however, we cannot guarantee it to 100%—this will depend on availability.
  • If Circuit 2 tickets for Machu Picchu are unavailable, we will offer you other ticket types.
  • The entry time to Machu Picchu that we provide will depend on your itinerary and ticket availability.

If you book Private Tours, many of the inconveniences mentioned above can be avoided.

• It’s a train carriage owned by IncaRail.
• Capacity of the train carriage: 42 pax.
• Spacious carriages with comfortable seats and large windows.
• The luggage storage spaces are shared.
• If there are no available seats with IncaRail, we will arrange Expedition by PeruRail with similar schedules.

• It means tren + bus (You will connect the cities of Cusco and Aguas Calientes by bus and train).
• Years ago, 90% of the trains used to depart from the city of Cusco; however, due to landslides and other factors, today 80% of the trains depart from the city of Ollantaytambo.

• This bus ride lasts 30 minutes approx.
• The buses leave every 10 minutes approx.
• The buses have a capacity of up to 35 passengers.

• All vehicles are:
  • 100% tourist, super comfortable.
  • Authorized by the Ministry of Transportation of Peru.
• You reserve a seat on the bus; not necessarily a specific seat number, applies for:
  • City tour of Cusco and Sacred Valley VIP (unless you book a private tour)
  • Bus: Cusco-Ollantay
  • Bus: Aguas Calientes-MP ruins
• Travel companions or couples sit together to 99%, very rarely the other way and if it happens, it’s part of the dynamics of this excursion.

80% of tourists visit Circuit 2. The Ruta 2-A and Ruta 2-B are 99% similar:

• Circuit 2 – Circuito clásico:
  • Ruta 2-A: Ruta clásico diseñada — 2 hours.
  • Ruta 2-B: Ruta terraza inferior — 2 hours.

If you want to include other Machu Picchu circuits, you can do but the price might increase:

• Circuit 1 – Panorámico:
  • Ruta 1-A: Ruta Montaña Machu Picchu — 4 hours.
  • Ruta 1-B: Ruta terraza superior — 2 hours.
  • Ruta 1-C: Ruta Portada Intipunku (available only in high season) — 4 hours.
  • Ruta 1-D: Ruta Puente Inka (available only in high season) — 4 hours.
• Circuit 3 – Machu Picchu realeza: 
  • Ruta 3-A: Ruta Montaña Wayna Picchu — 4 hours.
  • Ruta 3-B: Ruta realeza diseñada — 2 hours.
  • Ruta 3-C: Ruta Gran Caverna (available only in high season) — 4 hours.
  • Ruta 3-D: Ruta Huchuy Picchu (available only in high season) — 4 hours.

We will do our best to include Circuit 2 for you; however, we cannot guarantee it because Circuit 2 is the most requested.

If we are unable to secure Circuit 2, we will offer you Circuit 3, depending on availability at the time of purchase.

If you have any doubts about what you can visit with each Circuit, simply click on the blue links:

• Circuit 1 – Panorámico:
  • Ruta 1-A: Ruta Montaña Machu Picchu — 4 hours.
  • Ruta 1-B: Ruta terraza superior — 2 horas.
  • Ruta 1-C: Ruta Portada Intipunku (available only in high season) — 4 hours.
  • Ruta 1-D: Ruta Puente Inka (available only in high season) — 4 hours.
• Circuit 2 – Circuito clásico:
  • Ruta 2-A: Ruta clásico diseñada — 2 hours.
  • Ruta 2-B: Ruta terraza inferior — 2 hours.
• Circuit 3 – Machu Picchu realeza: 
  • Ruta 3-A: Ruta Montaña Wayna Picchu — 4 hours.
  • Ruta 3-B: Ruta realeza diseñada — 2 hours.
  • Ruta 3-C: Ruta Gran Caverna (available only in high season) — 4 hours.
  • Ruta 3-D: Ruta Huchuy Picchu (available only in high season) — 4 hours.

If you wish to include additional Circuits, please let us know (the price may vary).

Book this travel package in advance to secure your tickets to Machu Picchu on time.

• Aguas Calientes is the colloquial and popular name for the contemporary city of Machu Picchu Pueblo (official name). This city is the closest to the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu.

• Aguas Calientes = AC.
• Machu Picchu Pueblo = MP Pueblo.

• Machu Picchu = MP.
• Machu Picchu Pueblo is:
  • A super small city from the middle of the 20th century.
  • The closest city to the ruins of Machu Picchu.
  • Also known colloquially as the city of Aguas Calientes.
• Machu Picchu ruins is the Inca citadel.

The best time to take the tour
Visit during the dry season, which runs from April to November. May and October offer the best weather conditions.

Is it for me?
Recommended for all travellers seeking adventure in the Peruvian jungle. No acclimatisation is required as it is located at 183 m (600 ft) above sea level.

Minimum age
There is no minimum age limit, but we recommend children over 5 years old.

Visiting the Tambopata National Reserve independently
It is not possible to visit the Tambopata National Reserve independently. The authorities of the reserve require that entry be accompanied by a professional guide for the protection of the reserve and the safety of visitors. Booking with a travel agency like Inkan Milky Way offers the advantage of experienced guides who know the area well.

Mobile phone coverage
There is sporadic mobile phone coverage; however, there is no internet signal.

The climate
The climate in the Tambopata Reserve is very warm.

Difference between Tambopata National Reserve and Manu National Park
In a National Reserve, resource use is allowed but regulated to limit economic activities in the area, whereas in a National Park, direct resource exploitation is not allowed. In both cases, the objective is to protect biodiversity.

The Tambopata National Reserve covers an area of 274,690 hectares (2,746.9 km² or 1,060.5 mi²) of pristine nature, similar in size to the iconic Yosemite National Park in the USA.

Due to its vast variety of well-preserved habitats, Tambopata is one of the most biodiverse areas in the world, with over 1,000 species of butterflies, 100 species of mammals, 600 species of birds, and hundreds of species of trees and plants. During your visit, you are likely to see monkeys, parrots and macaws, caimans, toucans, and much more.

Manu National Park, located in the departments of Cusco and Madre de Dios, covers an area of 1,716,300 hectares (17,163 km² or 6,626 mi²), with a great variety of altitudinal zones and biodiversity of flora and fauna. Nearly 160 species of mammals, over 1,000 species of birds (mostly residents), more than 140 species of amphibians, 50 species of snakes, 40 species of lizards, 6 species of turtles, 3 species of caimans, and 210 species of fish have been recorded.

Store your luggage at our office
During the trip, you can store your main luggage at our office in Puerto Maldonado city. You can leave it safely and free of charge.

You can also leave your luggage at your hotel, as most hotels offer this service. Do not leave valuables in your luggage; store them in the hotel safe and get a detailed receipt.

Lost items
Please, pay close attention to your belongings. You are the only one responsible for your possessions during the tour.

Tips (gratuity)
Leaving a tip during the Tambopata excursion is customary. The guides and lodge staff expect a tip, even though the payment is quite good. A small gratuity is appreciated for their service.