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DISCOVER THE WORLD'S LARGEST COLLECTION OF NATIVE ORCHID SPECIES (372) IN
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NATURAL HABITAT WITHIN A PRIVATE FACILITY*: INKATERRA MACHU PICCHU HOTEL. |
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Journey to Peru’s iconic destination. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind orchid tour with
an opportunity
to visit
the most astounding Incan archeological citadel of
Machu Picchu **. |
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*According to The American Orchids Society magazine (May 2001), “Inkaterra Machu Picchu’s Orchid
Collection is probably theworld’s largest orchid species collection set in a natural environment in a
private facility.” |
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Recommended: For orchid lovers, prepare to join the Orchid Watercolor Painting Workshop at Inkaterra Machu Picchu in February 2009 with renowned Angela Mirro, one of the best North American orchid watercolor painters. (Exact dates to be advised). |
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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
- Personalized guided tour of Inkaterra Machu Picchu Orchid Trail by
one of our nature specialists or, upon special request, by our Resident
Chief Biologist, one of the authors of the "Orchids at Inkaterra Machu
Picchu Pueblo Hotel" book.
- Enjoy a large variety of native orchids at its best blooming season
(Jan/Feb) in its cloud forest habitat, with their natural pollinators.
- Dinner and breakfast at the glass-walled grand restaurant
overlooking the Vilcanota River and the Machu Picchu cloud forest.
- Choices of excursions from an array of nature activities: NatureWalk,
Bird Tour, Twilight Walk, Tea Plantation and Tea House, Spectacled
Bear Rescue Project, Native Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Garden.
- A relaxing Andean De-stress massage.
- Copy of the "Orchids at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel" book;
(check its Press Reviews at inkaterra.com)
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DESCRIPTION |
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The Andean cloud forest is one of the habitats that is home to a large diversity of orchids. Among the most significant sites to appreciate these stunning flowers is undoubtedly the Machu Picchu Natural Reserve which has a wide variety of native species and genus. At Inkaterra Machu Picchu are assembled the most remarkable: minuscule Lepanthes, Trichosalpinx and Stelis; some of the largest, like Phramipedium caudatum and Sobralia aff. setigera; and the fragrant Anguola virginalis, Lindley Ida locusta and Lycaste macorphylla. As you encounter this impressive 372 orchid species collection, experience a royal Inca retreat at Inkaterra Machu Picchu.
** Visit to the Machu Picchu Citadel is optional at an additional cost. |
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TRIP DETAILS |
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LENGTH: |
3 days / 2 nights. |
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DIFFICULTY: |
Easygoing to Moderate. |
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PRICES: |
Prices starting from US$ 775.00 | ADDITIONAL NIGHT: From US$ 319.00 |
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SEASON: |
Best months to visit December - March |
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NOTES: |
Based on Superior Double Room. Includes room accommodation,
breakfast, dinner, Andean De-stress massage and visit to the Orchid garden. |
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OPTIONAL: |
Cusco extension at Inkaterra La Casona, or Southeastern Peru
Rainforest extension at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica. Private, customized and
flexible journeys throughout Peru are also available upon request. |
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Kefersteinia koechlinorum ‘Denise’
watercolor by Angela Mirro. |
Masdevalliamarizae Luer & Rolando
watercolor by Angela Mirro
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