For nature lovers, a journey to Peru is not complete without exploring the world’s largest rainforest. Home to some of the most pristine vegetation in the world, the immense biodiversity (approximately 10% of the planet’s total biodiversity) of the Peruvian Amazon provides endless opportunities for wildlife spotting, rainforest treks and riverboat cruises. Covering nearly 60% of Peru’s landscape, these magical forests are home to hundreds of indigenous communities, who rely solely on this land to survive, as well as a remarkable 40,000 plant species (with 16,000 types of trees alone) and over 5,000 animal species.

Machu Picchu stands 2,430 m above sea-level, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, in an extraordinarily beautiful setting. It was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height; its giant walls, terraces and ramps seem as if they have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments. The natural setting, on the eastern slopes of the Andes, encompasses the upper Amazon basin with its rich diversity of flora and fauna.

Salar de Uyuni, amid the Andes in southwest Bolivia, is the world’s largest salt flat. It’s the legacy of a prehistoric lake that went dry, leaving behind a desertlike, nearly 11,000-sq.-km. landscape of bright-white salt, rock formations and cacti-studded islands. Its otherworldly expanse can be observed from central Incahuasi Island. Though wildlife is rare in this unique ecosystem, it harbors many pink flamingos.

Venues

Novotel Cusco

Novotel Cusco has a nice colonial atmosphere with modern touches, adding to your experience. The rooms are spacious, with WIFI. At Restaurant 365, enjoy international cuisine and happy hour at the bar, with a show on how to prepare pisco sour, a delicious local drink. Take advantage of your stay at Novote Cusco to know more about the City of the Incas, its history & culture.

Novotel Cusco is just 3 blocks from the Historic Center, a heritage of the country. Admire the Plaza de las Armas, Cathedral of Cusco and visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, just 12 minutes from the hotel. The Cusco hotel offers easy access to Machu Picchu, Incan city in the Andes, preserved to date… not to be missed… discover Ollantaytambo, Urumba, Maras, Moray, etc., which surround the Sacred Valley.

Novotel Cusco offers easy access to anywhere in the city. Beautiful architecture preserves history and adds comfort and modernity to your stay.

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Tent camping at its finest! One of the most popular things to do in South America – and one of the world’s most famous hikes – the Inca Trail is the sort of singular adventure for which we all travel. The hike itself, which brings you along ancient narrow paths deep into the Peruvian countryside and high into the Andean mountains, is gorgeous; perfect Incan ruins, cloud forest, and majestic valley views laid out like bread crumbs along the way to perhaps the greatest end-point of any multi-day hike on earth, the iconic Machu Picchu. Accommodation on the trek is camping (three nights). Double tents (twin-share) and foam camping mats will be provided. The porters will set up the tents while the cook prepares meals.

Cuisine

When most of us think of Peru, we think of the ancient ruins and high mountain vistas. Those thoughts may be accompanied by a distant pan flute whistling over the Andes, and if we’ve been primed on the food, the conversation usually starts with the country’s mind boggling variety of potatoes. But culinarily speaking, Peru is the Hope Diamond of Latin America, home to dishes and flavors you won’t find anywhere else.

Peruvian cuisine reflects local practices and ingredients including influences mainly from the indigenous population, including the Inca, and cuisines brought by immigrants from Europe, Asia, and Africa.

CLIMB THE INKATERRA CANOPY WALKWAY

Take a boat ride across the Madre de Dios River to climb the exhilarating Inkaterra Canopy Walkway. The Inkaterra Canopy Walkway is a sophisticated and safe 344-meter network of seven ecologically constructed hanging suspension bridges, strung between eight treetop observation platforms above the forest floor. Originally constructed for our non-profit organization, ITA, to carry out conservation projects, this is an unforgettable opportunity to observe the rainforest from the rooftop and gain a sense of its colossal size. Ascend the first vertiginous tower 38 meters above ground, keeping an eye out for white-throated toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, squirrel monkeys and the three-toed sloth.

BOAT TOUR OF LAKE TITICACA

Embark on a tour of the lake by slow motorboat, stopping at the floating Uros Islands.

Built by the Uros people to protect themselves from encroaching Inca forces hundreds of years ago, the islands are constructed from many layers of totora reeds that grow in the shallows of the lake. Feel the bizarre sponginess of the island underfoot and learn a little about the history of the communities that called them home.

Then, get a closer look at contemporary life on the shores of the lake with a homestay in a local community. Help your host family with their daily activities, try out a few words in Quechua (most importantly ‘solpayki’ or thank you!) and perhaps join a local soccer game and make some friends on the makeshift pitch.

Payments

Final payment date is August 15, 2024.

You will only be required to pay a $500.00 per person deposit at this time and it is required to hold your place on the trip. This deposit is NOT refundable. The remainder of the amount on the invoice will be divided into 12 equal monthly payments and will be automatically debited from the payment method used to pay this initial deposit.

If you need to use a different payment method at any point during the next 12 months please reach out to info@MyTravel4Ever.com to update your payment method directly.

CANCELLATION POLICY

For The Trip: Any cancellation will result in a total loss of the $500 USD deposit plus credit card fees. Any cancellation made between: January 1st, 2024 and April 1st, 2024 will result in a loss of 50% of the trip price plus credit card fees. Any cancellation made between: April 2nd, 2024 and June 15th, 2024 will result in a total loss of funds. We reserve the right to cancel the trip, (if we do so your deposit is refunded in full).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19 AND IMPACT ON TRAVEL

You should be aware that COVID-19 and the health and security measures around COVID-19 may impact elements of this trip and influence the operation of some travel services. Peru, and the airline(s) you are traveling on may all have strict requirements on travel to limit the spread of COVID-19.