# From the Amazon to Machu Picchu: Colombia & Peru Route - URL: https://kuheylan.com.tr/en/amazonlardan-machu-picchuya-kolombiya-peru-rotasi-t68690 - Category: Latin America - Duration: 10 Nights, 11 Days - Next available date: 5 March 2027 – 15 March 2027 - Starting Price: 6,197 $ (313,833 ₺) / Per Person - Getting Around: Flight - Departure Point: İstanbul, Türkiye ## Tour Detail SAMPLE HOTELS BOGOTA - 4* GHL Bioxury Hotel vb-3*-Hotel bh Parque 93 vb LETICIA - 4* LeticWaira Suites Hote vb - 3* Hotel Anaconda vb IQUITOS - 4* DoubleTree by Hilton Iquitos vb- 3*-Casa Andina Standard Iquitos vb LIMA - 4* Innside by Meliá Lima Miraflores vb - 3* Casa Andina Standard Miraflores San Antonio vb CUSCO - 4* Sonesta Hotel Cusco vb - 3* Los Portales Cusco vb PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT We cannot accept guests under 14 years old on this trip. Our trip is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour start date. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be communicated to you through your agency. VISA Ordinary Passport No visa required Green Passport No visa required Service Passport No visa required HEALTH We do not think there will be any issue with the food that will affect your health. We recommend that you do not use tap water and consume bottled water. If necessary, do not forget to bring your stomach and diarrhea medications, vitamins, and medications for dizziness, vomiting, headache, cold, and blood pressure conditions. FLIGHT DURATIONS Istanbul Bogota 13 hr 25 min Bogota Istanbul 15 hr 25 min EXTRA TOURS & ACTIVITIES Extra tours and activities are organized by the local agency from which we receive service, with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people, and participation is not mandatory. If the required number is not reached, the excursions cannot be carried out, or the prices, content, and vehicles to be used for the extra tour/activity may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of the extra tours/activities may be changed by the guide according to the opening/closing status of museums, ruins, or venues in the places to be visited, and according to weather conditions. ACCOMMODATION During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at a distance greater than the stated km. Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed provided to the 3rd person in such rooms may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are folding beds and so-called coach beds, participants are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the bed type in 3rd person and/or child reservations. Child discounts are valid for one (1) child only who stays with 2 adults and matches the age group specified in the pricing section. Breakfasts taken at the hotel among the services included in the tour program are served according to the breakfast culture of the country where you are located and generally with a limited menu called continental breakfast, consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served for groups in a separate hall allocated to the group. CURRENCY The currency of Peru is the Peruvian Nuevo Sol, and the currency of Colombia is the Colombian Peso. It is advisable to have US Dollar (USD) with you. TIME ZONE There is an 8-hour difference between Turkey and Colombia. When it is 12:00 in Turkey, it is 04:00 in Colombia. CLOTHING and ESSENTIAL ITEMS If traveling during the summer season, we recommend bringing t-shirts that can be easily put on and taken off, short- and long-sleeved shirts, cotton trousers, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket and a light sweater for the evenings. In addition, you may also bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs against possible noise, a camera, a video camera, their chargers, and spare memory cards. In the winter period, we recommend clothes that allow you to move comfortably and keep you warm. FOOD CULTURE In Peru, seafood and meat are quite common. Local spices are used in meals, but throughout the tour you will feel that the meals suit your palate. PHONE USAGE Your mobile phone line can be used if it is open to international calls (roaming). ELECTRICITY In Peru, electricity is 220 volts. The sockets are A-type double, B-type triple, and C-type double double double awards. In Bolivia, electricity is 220 volts. The sockets are A-type double and C-type double cyclical products. SHOPPING You can buy country-specific souvenirs from small and local shops. IMPORTANT NOTES Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (for destinations/passports requiring a visa) does not mean that entry into the country is guaranteed. The passport police have the authority to deny you entry into the country. Küheylan Tur is not responsible for this situation; responsibility belongs to the passenger. Küheylan Tur is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol dated 28.09.1955. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or the times may change before the current trip and flight. Küheylan Tur is obliged to notify such changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change. Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and airport service fee. Panoramic city tours included in the package are tours of up to 2-3 hours, organized for the general introduction of the cities and conducted panoramically from inside the vehicle with guide narration, without museum or site entrance fees. Küheylan Tur is not responsible for the inability to carry out the panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, if they cannot be performed on the day and time of the tour due to being prohibited from visiting or entering by local authorities, or due to closed roads because of any event, or when it becomes impossible to carry out the tour due to weather conditions. Some tours may, where possible, be conducted by public transport or on foot at points where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted. ## Tour Program ### Istanbul – Bogota Our tour begins with our meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After ticketing, baggage, and passport procedures, we depart on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight to Bogota in the morning. We welcome the new day on the plane. Upon our arrival in Bogota, we transfer to our hotel by our private vehicle waiting for us. After check-in at the hotel, free time. Overnight at our hotel. ### Bogotá After breakfast, we leave our hotel for our Bogota city tour. In this part of our tour, we will first visit the Gold Museum and the Botero Museum. The Botero Museum, one of Bogota’s most important art museums, consists of very valuable works donated by the renowned artist Fernando Botero. After the museum, we will visit La Candelaria, Bogota’s oldest neighborhood and the place where the city was first founded. In this neighborhood, you will be able to see Spanish colonial architecture and traces of colonial style. Next, to get acquainted with the city’s historical texture, we will visit Plaza Bolivar. Our next stop will be Monserrate Hill, where we will witness the city’s view and, weather permitting, a magnificent sunset. We will ascend this hill by funicular, visit the church located at the top, and take our photos. After our tour, we will return to our hotel to rest. Overnight at our hotel. ### Bogota – Leticia (Colombia Amazon) After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to the airport for our flight to Leticia with local airlines. Upon arrival at Leticia Airport, accompanied by our guides, we travel by private vehicle for approximately 20 minutes to the Los Kilómetros area. There, after a pleasant 1.5 km forest walk, we reach the maloca of the Murui indigenous community. After being welcomed by the community, we take part in a cultural gathering inside the maloca with Taita, the spiritual leader of the community, and have the opportunity to learn more about the cosmology of the Amazonian people, ceremonial spaces, and traditional cuisine. We then join workshops on mambe and huito preparation, and enrich the day with a small handicraft workshop weaving natural plant fibers. We have lunch in the maloca with local delicacies prepared using products harvested from the community’s traditional garden, the chagra. At the specified time, we return to Leticia and visit the city’s highlights; we visit a herbal pharmacy, then enjoy the sunset at Santander Park, where hundreds of parrots gather every evening to roost, accompanied by Amazon fruit ice creams and local treats. Afterwards, we check into the hotel and have free time to enjoy the hotel’s facilities and swimming pool. We have dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at our hotel. ### Leticia Colombia Amazon – Iquitos Peru Amazon After breakfast at our hotel, we check out at the indicated time and transfer with our private vehicle to the Leticia pier. From there, we take a local boat for a short 10-minute ride to Santa Rosa on the Peruvian side. Upon arrival at Santa Rosa pier, our guide assists us with passport procedures and the formalities for boarding the ferry to Iquitos. We then begin our ferry journey to Iquitos along the Amazon River. This approximately 10-hour trip, on a ferry equipped with comfortable reclining seats, will remain an unforgettable experience. During the journey, we will have the opportunity to observe local settlements on the Peruvian side of the Amazon Basin. We will see the traditional houses called palafitos, built on higher ground in case the river overflows. We complete our trip accompanied by the rainforests stretching along both sides of the Amazon River. Transfer to our hotel and overnight stay. ### Iquitos Peru Amazon After having breakfast at our lodge, our exciting tour to explore the wildlife of the Amazon rainforest begins. Accompanied by our guides, we set out on an approximately 45-minute nature walk along jungle trails that takes us into the heart of the rainforest. Along the way, we have the chance to observe pink river dolphins, sloths, monkeys, and a variety of colorful bird species in their natural habitats. At the point we reach, we will also have the opportunity to see the daily life of the indigenous people of the Amazon. We will also have the chance to taste dishes unique to Amazon culture, made from fresh, local ingredients. After all the jungle exploration and safari activities we will carry out throughout the day, we return to our hotel at the end of this unique day accompanied by the sounds of the forest. Overnight at our hotel. ### Iquitos Peru Amazon – Lima After breakfast at the lodge, we transfer by private vehicle to the airport for our flight to Lima with local airlines. Upon arrival in Lima, we begin our city tour to closely discover Peru’s historical and cultural riches. Our first stop will be Plaza de Armas, where Peru declared its independence in 1821. In this important square, we will see the Presidential Palace, the Archdiocese of Lima, and Lima Cathedral. After our tour of the square, we will visit the catacombs, located beneath the San Francisco Monastery, where tens of thousands of people are buried. Then we proceed to the Surco district for a visit to the Museo Oro del Perú (Gold Museum), where valuable gold collections from different civilizations around the world are exhibited. This museum also contains important pre-Columbian artifacts. In addition, it features a collection of approximately twenty thousand weapons gathered from different periods and regions of the world. Afterwards, we will make a photo stop at Parque del Amor (Love Park). It is located in the Miraflores district, on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The park’s famous statue in the center is known for its Gaudí-inspired colorful mosaic walls and love-themed inscriptions. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel. ### Lima – Cusco After breakfast at our hotel, we transfer to the airport for our Cusco flight operated by local airlines. Upon arrival in Cusco, we begin our Cusco city tour. First, we will visit Cusco Cathedral, located near Plaza de Armas. Built in the 16th century, this magnificent structure is one of the finest examples of Spanish colonial architecture. The use of stones from the Inca period in its construction adds both historical and cultural depth to the building. Inside, this cathedral, with its valuable paintings reflecting the religious art of the period, gold-inlaid altars, and intricate carvings, is considered one of the centers of Cusco’s religious and cultural life. Next, we will visit Coricancha (Temple of the Sun), one of the most important religious structures of the Inca civilization. Coricancha is one of the most impressive structures reflecting the precision of Inca stonework and its strong connection to astronomy. This sacred site, which is said to have been entirely covered with gold plates during the Inca period, was the most important center dedicated to the sun god Inti. During the tour, we will stop at Mercado Central de San Pedro, where you will have the chance to shop for local handicrafts. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel to relax. Overnight at our hotel. ### Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco After breakfast at our hotel, we set out for our visit to Machu Picchu, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. First, we transfer to Ollantaytambo train station, located among the deep valleys of the Andes. With a train journey accompanied by impressive mountain and river views, we reach the town of Aguas Calientes. From there, after about a 15-minute ride in small minibuses, we begin exploring the ancient city of Machu Picchu, built by the Inca Empire in the 15th century and also known as the “Lost Inca City,” which welcomes us with its fairy-tale atmosphere where time seems to stand still. Situated at an altitude of approximately 2,430 meters among the clouds, this city is considered one of the most important examples of Inca engineering, with its stone craftsmanship, astronomical observation areas, agricultural terraces, and temples; we learn even more about it through our guide’s detailed explanations. After our tour, we enjoy an open-buffet lunch. Then we take the train back to Ollantaytambo train station for our return journey and transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel. ### Cusco – Bogota After breakfast, we transfer to the airport by private vehicle for our Bogota flight with local airlines. Upon arrival, we begin our visit to the famous Catedral de Sal Zipaquirá (Salt Cathedral). Located approximately 180 meters underground, this impressive structure is one of the world’s most extraordinary religious sites, with its vast galleries, tunnels, and magnificent crosses. Offering a unique atmosphere from both an architectural and artistic perspective, the cathedral was carved entirely out of salt rock. Its enormous salt cross, main worship hall, and illuminated tunnels extending to different sections provide visitors with a fascinating experience and create a unique setting for capturing unforgettable photos. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel. ### Bogota – Istanbul After breakfast at our hotel in Sabah, we transfer to Bogotá airport. After completing our baggage check-in and passport procedures, we board our flight for Istanbul. Overnight on the plane. ### Istanbul After landing at Istanbul Airport, our tour comes to an end. We look forward to seeing you on your next trip… ## What's Included - Round-trip economy class flight ticket with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul – Bogota – Istanbul - Domestic flights with local airlines: Bogota – Leticia, Iquitos – Lima, Lima – Cusco and Cusco – Bogota - Local boat transfer from Leticia – Santa Rosa and ferry ticket from Santa Rosa – Iquitos - 9 nights of accommodation in total, including 3 nights in Bogota, 1 night in Leticia, 2 nights in an Amazon lodge, 1 night in Lima, and 2 nights in Cusco - Breakfast at all accommodations - Traditional lunch at the Murui maloca on Day 3 and dinner in Leticia - Buffet lunch after the Machu Picchu tour on Day 8 - Round-trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu minibus transfers - Entrance fee to the ancient city of Machu Picchu - All city tours and sightseeing admissions specified in the program: Gold Museum and Botero Museum (Bogota), Monserrate Hill funicular ticket, San Francisco Monastery Catacombs, Museo Oro del Perú (Lima), Cusco Cathedral, Coricancha, entrance fee to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral - All airport – hotel – tour transfers (by private vehicle) - Turkish-speaking professional guide and local service - Mandatory travel insurance ## Not Included - Fees for personal and official items such as exit tax, visa, etc. - All kinds of personal expenses and hotel extras - All services not explicitly stated in the program and included services - Optional tours / activities, if any, in the program - Museum and archaeological site entrance fees not explicitly stated as “visited” in the program - Alcoholic / non-alcoholic beverages taken during included meals, if any, in the program - Domestic connecting flights and domestic transportation fees - Due to regional conditions, some entry/landing fees, local services, and tips can only be paid in cash; therefore, these items are collected at once by your guide at the start of the tour. 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