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INKATERRA, PERU'S PIONEER IN ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION FUNDED BY
TOURISM, PRESENTS THE WORLD'S LARGEST COLLECTION OF NATIVE ORCHID SPECIES (372)
IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT WITHIN A PRIVATE FACILITY.* |
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Journey to Peru's iconic destination. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind orchid tour with an
opportunity to visit Machu Picchu — the astounding Incan archeological citadel. |
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* According to The American Orchid Society magazine (May 2001), "Inkaterra Machu Picchu's
Orchid Collection is probably the world'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, an
author of the book, "Orchids at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel".
- Enjoy a large variety of native orchids at the peak blooming season
in their cloud forest habitat, with their natural pollinators.
- Dinner and breakfast at the grand glass-walled restaurant overlooking the
Vilcanota River and the Machu Picchu cloud forest.
- Choose excursions from an array of nature activities: Nature Walk, 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 book, "Orchids at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel".
(check
Press Reviews at inkaterra.com)
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DESCRIPTION |
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The Andean cloud forest is a habitat which
is home to a large diversity of orchids.
Among the most significant sites from which
to appreciate these stunning flowers is
undoubtedly the Machu Picchu Natural
Reserve, with a wide variety of native species
and genus. Some of the most remarkable
assembled at Inkaterra Machu Picchu are:
the 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 Lycastemacorphylla.
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
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flexible journeys throughout Peru are also available upon request. |
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FOR UPDATED BIMONTHLY LISTS OF SIGHTINGS AND ECOLOGICAL REPORTS
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INKATERRA PROPERTIES PLEASE CHECK:
www.inkaterra.com/en/nature |
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Kefersteinia koechlinorum ‘Denise’
- Watercolor by Angela Mirro - |
Masdevalliamarizae Luer & Rolando
- Watercolor by Angela Mirro -
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(*) Programs and Prices are subject to change without prior notice / Prices per person based on double occupancy / We highly recommend travel insurance. |
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Company Background
Since 1975, INKATERRA is Peru´s pioneer in ecological research and conservation funded
by tourism (ecotourism), with a focus on rescuing and preserving Peru’s geographic and
cultural resources and sharing them with the world. INKA TERRA Association (ITANGO),
is funded by the company’s profits, efficiently invested in research, conservation,
social development and educational programs, which include publications such as the
"Cuzco Amazonico" byWilliam Duellman (Cornell University Press); "Flórula de la Reserva
Ecológica Inkaterra" (published by ITA and The Missouri Botanical Garden); and "Orchids
at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel" authored by Benjamin Collantes, Carmen Soto
and Jose Koechlin, Inkaterra’s Chairman and CEO. Hotels: Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica,
in the Amazon rainforest of Peru, a lodge (35 cabañas) plus Inkaterra’s 17,000 ha.
ecological reserve; Inkaterra Machu Picchu, award winning hotel (84 rooms and 2
Villas), Virtuoso property and member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World; Inkaterra La
Casona Cusco, (11 suites) an exquisite 16th century colonial mansion, in the heart of
the historic Inca capital. |
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Conservation
In 1975 Inkaterra opened a lodge where scientists came to study Peru’s rainforest, long
before eco-tourism was trendy. Inkaterra’s outstanding legacy of conservation, social
responsibility and geo tourism has created an international replicable model, funded by
theWorld Bank and the United Nations’ Global Environment Facility (GEF), and sponsored
by the National Geographic Society. Through the InkaterraWish List, guests may support
projects such as Rolin Island Fauna Rescue Center, Spectacled Bear Rescue Project, ITA
Volunteers Program and the stewardship of 17,000 hectares of Andean and Amazon
forest, among others. |
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