Tour Summary
Price: |
from $1,590 |
Days: |
9 days |
Difficulty: |
Moderate |
Departs: |
Daily |
Peru Travel - Andes & Amazon Tour
Experience the extreme contrasts of the Andes and Amazon regions in one incredible tour. Immerse yourself in the diverse flora and fauna of Peru's protected Amazon Basin. Afterward, explore the Lost City of Machu Picchu and other famous Inca sites. Adventure includes tours of Lima, Amazon Basin, Cuzco, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
- Itinerary
- Pricing Detail
- Hotels
Day 1: Lima
Welcome upon arrival in Lima and transfer to your hotel in the famous Miraflores neighborhood. If time permits, venture out into Peru’s amazing culinary world.
Day 2: Lima
During the morning you will enjoy a guided tour of Lima. In the afternoon we will visit the Larco and Archeological museums (Gold Museum on Mondays). Evening to relax before your flight to Cuzco early tomorrow morning. (B)
Day 3: Lima / Cuzco
Upon arriving in Cuzco (11,152 ft.), you will be transferred to your hotel. During the afternoon we will enjoy a guided tour of Cuzco with its ancient cathedrals and amazingly crafted Inca walls. We will also visit the ruins at Kenko, Tambomachay, Puka Pukara, and Saqsaywaman. (B)
Day 4: Cuzco / Sacred Valley / Cuzco
Today we will explore the Sacred Valley (9,350 ft.) and experience the rich colors of its traditional towns and ruins. Through the scenic countryside we will make our way to the town of Pisac to visit the town's colorful market. After lunch we will tour the town of Ollantaytambo. Here, you will visit the site of the beautiful rose-colored stone ruins where the Incans fought the Spaniards. Return to Cuzco in the late afternoon. (B, L)
Day 5: Cuzco / Machu Picchu
Early train to Machu Picchu (7,875 ft.). During the trip you will enjoy great views of the mountains, river, and sometimes a glance of the awesome Condor. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes you will begin a guided tour of Machu Picchu. We will descend to Aguas Calientes in the late afternoon where you can enjoy a relaxing evening. (B)
Day 6: Machu Picchu / Cuzco
Free day to return to Machu Picchu or explore nearby areas such as the famous Machu Picchu mountain. You might want to wake up early and take some pictures from the Puerta del Sol at Machu Picchu. Today is also a great opportunity to climb Wayna Picchu (reservation and pass included). In the afternoon you will return by train/bus to Cuzco. Transfer to your hotel upon arrival in Cuzco. (B)
Day 7: Cuzco / Puerto Maldonado / Amazon Basin
Enjoy an early morning walk in Cuzco before your flight to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival we will stop at the Lodge's office in Puerto Maldonado where you can store any excess luggage. We will arrive at the lodge after a 20 minute drive and a 45 minute boat ride which offers beautiful views of exotic plants, birds and caimans. At the lodge you can enjoy great views of the Amazon from the Canopy tower. After dinner we will participate in an ecotourism lecture by a professional guide. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Amazon Basin
After breakfast you can choose from several guided tours such as the "Tres Chibadas Oxbow Lake". Once at the Lake we will paddle around the lake in a catamaran searching for Giant River otters, caimans, hoatzins and horned screamers. You can also choose to observe dozens of parrots and parakeets licking clay by the river. During the afternoon you can take an ethnobotanical tour that will expose you to botanical and medicinal wonders. After dinner you will have the option of hiking out at night, when most of the mammals are active. (B, L, D)
Day 9: Amazon Basin / Lima
Enjoy a walk around the lodge before traveling to Puerto Maldonado to board your flight to Lima or continue on an extension. Please call 1-800-667-6134 to ask for details. Bon Voyage!! (B)
(B): Breakfast (L): Lunch (D): Dinner
Important Notice Actual day-by-day itineraries may vary from those shown in order to take advantage of local sightseeing options, trains or flight schedules changes, or other unforeseen events.
Note: Yellow Fever Vaccine recommended for the Amazon Basin portion.
Price (per person based on double occupancy)
- 9 days from $1,590
- Single Supplement from $560 and Triple Occupancy Credit from $80
- Price based on check payment (please add 3% if paying via credit card)
What is Included
- All hotel accommodations
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary - B: breakfast, L: lunch and D: dinner
- All sightseeing as shown as part of an open group (private tours available)
- Services of bilingual professional guides
- Airport transfers
- All gratuities except to guides
- Train tickets to/from Machu Picchu
- Two days pass to Machu Picchu.
- Reservation and pass to climb Wayna Picchu.
Additional Budget Considerations
- Domestic flights: from $360
- Airport taxes
- Inti Raymi festival in Cuzco (from June 22 to June 27): add $200/person ($300 single)
- Please add $100/person for trips scheduled for 2013
Items NOT included in the price
- International or Domestic flights unless stated in 'What is Included' section above. We will be happy to help you with your flight arrangements at your request.
- Personal expenses such as beverages; lunch or dinner (unless in the itinerary)
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended - see our Travel Tips section for details)
- Excess baggage fees
- Communication charges
- Airport departure or arrival taxes
- Cost of obtaining passports or visas
- Gratuities to guides
- Any other expense not mentioned on what is included
Please do not hesitate to call 1-800-667-6134 for additional information.
Lima, Peru 
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| Hotel Casa Andina Miraflores | Or similar | |
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This 5-story Casa Andina hotel is located in the tranquil residential neighborhood of Miraflores, just blocks from the Pacific Ocean. Fully remodeled in 2008, the hotel offers warm and charming rooms and an interior patio. It’s the perfect retreat. Miraflores, the most fashionable, upscale district of Peru’s cosmopolitan capital, is renowned for its dynamic nightlife and vibrant culinary scene. |
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Available Lima, Peru Hotel Upgrades
Cusco, Peru show map
| Casa Andina Plaza Cusco Hotel | Or similar | |
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Situated under the colonial arcades of stately Plaza-Regocijo, this fabulous hotel is just steps away from the lively restaurants, bars and shops that mark the Plaza de Armas of Cusco. Rooms are spacious and traditionally furnished with comfortable bedding. The Casa Andina hotel features a cozy fireplace lounge and top-floor breakfast room with unparalleled views of the cathedral. |
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Available Cusco, Peru Hotel Upgrades
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| Posada Amazonas | Or similar | |
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Posada Amazonas is an intimate 30-room lodge that provides an authentic eco-tourist experience. Its location within a private, communal reserve, directly adjacent to the Tambopata National Reserve ensures unparalleled wildlife observation opportunities and a unique cultural experience. Guests will enjoy delicious food and rustic open-air accommodations. Posada Amazonas is an ideal spot from which to explore Peru’s Amazon Basin. |
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Machu Picchu Pueblo, Peru show map
| El Mapi Hotel | Or similar | |
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Smart and contemporary styling define the El Mapi hotel. From its central location in the commercial area of Machu Picchu Pueblo (formerly known as Aguas Calientes), guests can easily explore the quaint town. The hotel offers excellent service in a playful atmosphere. Relax in the El MaPi’s hot water pond or enjoy delightful tapas, signature pisco sours or organic wines in the modern bar. Hotel includes delicious breakfast buffet. |
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Available Machu Picchu Pueblo, Peru Hotel Upgrades
*Restrictions apply, call for details