From Poás Volcano to Machu Picchu: A 10-Day Tropical Expedition

We’re thrilled to have you here and hope you’re ready to experience the incredible nature, warm
hospitality, and unforgettable adventures that await you. Whether you’re here for relaxation,
exploration, or a bit of both, we’re here to ensure your journey is smooth, safe, and truly
memorable.
Upon your arrival, our representative will be waiting for you at migration inside the airport to
welcome you and assist you. They will guide you to our trusted driver, who will be ready just
outside to take you comfortably to your selected hotel. Throughout your stay, our team will
remain fully available should you need any assistance, information, or support. We’re just a
message or call away.
Wishing you a fantastic start to your Costa Rican adventure!

Join us for a full-day adventure through the stunning highlands of Costa Rica! Our journey
begins as we travel by bus through scenic mountain landscapes and rolling cattle farms on our
way to the magnificent Poás Volcano.
At the volcano, we’ll take a short, easy walk to the crater’s edge, where—weather permitting—
you’ll witness the breathtaking view of its vibrant turquoise lagoon nestled inside the active
crater. The dramatic setting offers a unique photo opportunity and a chance to experience one
of Costa Rica’s most iconic natural wonders.
Next, we’ll head to the La Paz Waterfall, a stunning 37-meter cascade set amidst lush tropical
vegetation. This is the perfect spot for unforgettable photos and a refreshing nature experience.
Our final stop is an authentic Costa Rican coffee farm, where you’ll stroll among the coffee
plants, learn about the traditional and modern methods of coffee production, and enjoy a tasting
of fresh coffee and locally made chocolates.

Your day begins with a 6:00 AM pickup from your hotel in San José, Heredia, or Alajuela. Enjoy
scenic views of coffee plantations and the lush mountains of Braulio Carrillo National Park as
you head to a local restaurant for a traditional Costa Rican breakfast around 7:15 AM, featuring
fresh juice, coffee, eggs, and gallo pinto.
Next, visit a banana plantation to learn about the growing and export process, then continue to
Tortuguero National Park, where you’ll board a boat and cruise through its winding jungle
canals. Surrounded by over 29,000 hectares of tropical rainforest, spot incredible wildlife like
green sea turtles, monkeys, sloths, toucans, and crocodiles, while learning about local
conservation efforts.
After a hearty buffet lunch, enjoy a relaxing walk through Tortuguero Village to discover its
culture and history. Later begin your journey back to San José, wrapping up a day full of nature,
wildlife, and authentic local experiences.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in San José and transfer to the airport for your flight
to Cusco, Peru. Upon arrival in Cusco, you’ll be greeted at the airport and transferred to your
hotel in the historic city center.
Take the rest of the day to rest and begin acclimating to the altitude, or explore the cobblestone
streets, local markets, and charming plazas of this vibrant Andean city at your own pace.

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby and transferred to the first stop. The Plaza de
Armas (Central square), home to the gorgeous Cathedral of Cusco and start exploring this
beautiful World Heritage– listed church, and then we will walk for about 5 minutes along the
ancient Inca-built Street from the Plaza de Armas to Koricancha or sacred temple of the Sun.
Here you will see the clash between Inca culture and Catholicism as you take note of the
difference in building methods.
The Inca architecture here is quite amazing, particularly a high altar made of bronze, as this was
the key spiritual center of the Incas, to where all roads led from all of the four quarters of the
Inca Empire. Then we will drive you just outside of the city for about 10 minutes to visit 4
stunning Inca places and stop at the majestic Inca site of Sacsayhuaman with its enigmatic
monoliths weighing as much as 200 tons. Then we will continue our visit to Qenqo, home to
fascinating Inca altars and then drive another 5 minutes to Puca Pucara, a small circular Inca site
known as the check point to enter in Cusco.
Finally, we will have our last stop at Tambomachay a temple with water fountains, thought to be
used as baths by the Incas.
After enjoying this amazing Cusco city tour, we will drive you back to your hotel or end at the
central square of Cusco for Dinner (not included).
Overnight: Cusco

After Breakfast at your hotel,Our guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby and drive you in our private transport from
Cusco passing through or explore Chinchero and visit the Tupac Inca Yupanqui Royal House
where their original Inca walls are still well preserved and have a chance to meet the Chinchero
women in their traditional dressing in a weaving or textile center.
And then continue our journey to the village of Maras where you will visit the archaeological site
of Moray which contains an important agricultural system.
Moray, during the Incan times, was possibly one of the most important agricultural research
centers, where experiments were conducted at different heights crop, the arrangement of its
platforms produces a variety of micro-climates taking the center of the concentric circular
terraces higher temperature and decreasing gradually outward lower temperatures.
After this important visit, we will drive to our next stop and visit the famous Salineras or Salt
mines. The salt is extracted in artisanal form, the Salt Mines are made up of about 3000 small
wells that have been exploited since the Inca times and it was an economic exchange way.
Then, we continue our journey to Ollantaytambo where we will visit this amazing Inca site,
which is an important area with Inca constructions, built during the Incan times. This is an
extraordinary Inca citadel where we will find an amazing rock formation representing the Inca
god Wiracocha.
Then we will drive you for about 30 more minutes to Urubamba town and enjoy a delicious
buffet lunch (not included).
After Lunch, we will drive around 90 minutes to the village of Pisac where we will visit the
famous Pisac Market and purchase some local souvenirs. Then we will drive up to the Pisac Inca
site to have stunning views over the valley. Here you can appreciate temples, residences, altars,
channels and learn about the Incan agricultural methods shared by our Machupicchu Latin
America expert guides.
Finally on our way back to Cusco we will stop at Taray (viewpoint) for sacred valley classic
photos and then continue to
Manos de la comunidad animal rescue center (to see Llamas, Alpacas and Vicuñas).
Finally arrive to your Cusco hotel.

Our representative will pick you up from your hotel lobby and transferred in our private
transport for about 1.5 hours to Ollantaytambo train station.
6:50am: Board the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu town). This train journey
takes 1.5 hours and allows you to appreciate the fascinating scenery along the sacred Vilcanota
River.
Upon arrival at Aguas Calientes train station, you will be welcomed by our guide who will meet
you and provide you some free time.
Board the bus and take a short ride up to the main entrance gate of Machupicchu
Time to begin a unique experience by exploring one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
accompanied with a professional tour guide who will share with you all his knowledge about the
history, traditions and more that surrounds this mysterious and enigmatic Inca citadel of
Machupicchu.
After the guided tour is over, board the bus down to Aguas Calientes for Lunch
13:30pm: Lunch
Later Board the Vistadome train back to Ollantaytambo train station, the train ride takes 1.5
hours.
On your arrival to Ollantaytambo train station our representative will be waiting for you by the
general exit gate holding a sign with your name on it and transferred in our private transport
back to your Cusco hotel.
Arrive at your Cusco hotel

Our America representative will pick you up from your hotel lobby and drop off you to the train
station.
Train departure time and enjoy an amazing journey by train, on board enjoy drinks, Lunch, Live
show on board and the amazing views en route.

Arrive to Puno city and meet our representative who will droop of you to your hotel.
Overnight: Puno

Breakfast at your hotel
Our Machupicchu Latin America representative will pick you up from your hotel lobby and
drop off you to the Titicaca Lake harbor to board the motorboat and set off to explore the
highest navigable lake in the world. We will sail for about 30 minutes to our first stop, the
fascinating Uros floating island made of reeds and learn about the local lifestyle and interact
with the locals who are still living on this floating Islands. Then we will continue sailing towards
Taquile Island and visit the famous weavers to appreciate the beautiful handmade works so you
can purchase these great souvenirs. After a great time, we will enjoy a delicious and traditional
lunch with the host family. Later, we will return back to the Puno city ending this amazing tour.

After an unforgettable journey through Lima’s vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning
architecture, it’s time to bid farewell to this incredible city. Your departure day has arrived,
marking the end of an amazing adventure. Safe travels as you head to your next destination!