Itinerary
Arrival in Lima
Your trip begins in Lima (154m / 505ft), the capital of Peru. You will join a guided tour that takes you through the historic streets of this interesting city. You may also have the chance to go below the San Francisco Monastery to see its catacombs.
Exploring Lima
Lima is a large and varied city showing a mix of architectural styles, coastal views, and diverse food options. It also has many museums, traditional culture, and modern arts. This morning after breakfast you will take a city tour to see more of what the city offers.
Amazon Jungle Experience
You will catch a flight to the jungle town of Puerto Maldonado (183m / 600ft). From there a boat will take you upriver into the Amazon. Here local guides will teach you about the plant and animal life that makes this region a center of global biodiversity. You will spend time exploring trails and learning about this complex ecosystem.
Journey to Cusco
Today you will travel to Cusco (3,399m / 11,152ft). The drive across the changing landscape of the Andes is scenic, and you should keep an eye out for llamas along the way. You will spend the day exploring this city which was once the capital of the Inca Empire admiring its construction and historical feeling.
- Accommodation: Hotel – 1 night
Pisac and the Sacred Valley
You will travel through the Sacred Valley to the small traditional town of Pisac. Here you can spend time walking through the colorful market which is a good place to find authentic Andes souvenirs. You will also visit a local farm for an insight into how people live in the region and then take a walk to the Inca ruins located nearby.
- Accommodation: Hotel – 1 night
Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes
The journey continues through the Sacred Valley to the town of Ollantaytambo. The large fortified rock-wall terraces here are an impressive thing to see and represent an amazing feat of engineering. From here you will travel to Aguas Calientes for the night.
- Accommodation: Hostel – 1 night
Machu Picchu and Return to Cusco
You will wake up early for a short morning bus ride up to Machu Picchu. You will be able to watch the archaeological site appear through the morning mist. A guided tour will show you the best viewing spots and explain the history of this site giving you a better idea of what life was like during the Inca empire. After the visit you will return to Cusco.
- Accommodation: Hotel – 1 night
Final Days in Cusco
Cusco is one of Peru’s most interesting cities and it is worth spending extra time here if you are able to. These days are for further exploration or relaxation before your trip concludes. Your tour finishes on Day 10.
- Accommodation: Hotel – 1 night
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Accommodation Your stay includes a mix of lodging styles to fit the location. You will spend four nights in comfortable hotels selected for their location and services and one night in a hostel which offers a more social and basic lodging experience common in traveler hubs like Aguas Calientes.
- Meals The package provides 10 breakfasts and 1 lunch. Breakfasts are typically served at your accommodation each morning. The included lunch will be on one of the tour days offering a taste of local cuisine. This meal plan gives you the flexibility to explore different restaurants for most lunches and all dinners.
- Transport All transportation between destinations and for scheduled activities is covered. This includes a boat for navigating the rivers in the Amazon, a private minibus for ground travel and tours, a domestic plane ticket from Lima to Puerto Maldonado, and a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes.
- Included Activities Your tour price covers entrance fees for several key sites. This includes the Archaeological Museum and Catacombs in Lima. In Cusco your access to the Cathedral is included along with a Boleto Turistico a tourist ticket that grants entry to multiple sites in and around the city including the Coca Museum.
- Carbon Emissions Offset We have calculated the carbon emissions for this trip to be approximately 543kg per person. An equivalent amount is offset through contributions to environmental projects. This is part of an effort to make travel more sustainable and reduce the environmental impact of your journey.
- International Flights The cost of your flights to the starting point in Lima Peru and from the finishing point in Cusco Peru is not part of the tour package. You are responsible for booking and paying for your own international airfare to and from the country.
- Travel Insurance Personal travel insurance is not included and is highly recommended for all participants. Your policy should cover medical emergencies hospital care trip cancellation flight delays and loss of luggage. Proof of insurance may be required before the start of the tour.
- Most Lunches and Dinners With the exception of 10 breakfasts and one lunch no other meals are included in the price. This approach allows you the freedom and flexibility to choose your own dining experiences from high-end restaurants to simple local eateries based on your personal taste and budget.
- Optional Activities and Tips Any activities you choose to do during your free time are at your own expense. This also includes tips for your guides drivers and restaurant staff. Tipping is a customary way to show appreciation for good service in Peru.
- Personal Expenses Expenses of a personal nature are not covered. This includes things like buying souvenirs snacks drinks outside of meals laundry services and any other personal items you wish to purchase during your trip.
Prices
EXTRAS & UPGRADES
- Lima Historic Center Guided Walking Tour – Day 1 – $25 USD per person (A guided walk through the UNESCO-listed Plaza Mayor, the ornate colonial palaces, and the Archbishop’s Palace — Lima’s best-preserved historic district)
- Monasterio de San Francisco Catacombs Entry – Day 1 – $8 USD per person (~30 soles — The famous underground catacombs beneath the 17th-century monastery, home to the remains of over 25,000 people arranged in striking geometric formations)
- Lima Full City Tour – Day 2 – $35 USD per person (A comprehensive morning tour covering Miraflores, the Larco Museum, Barranco, the Costa Verde cliffs, and Lima’s best viewpoints. A perfect introduction to Peru’s cosmopolitan coastal capital)
- Larco Museum Entry – Day 2 – $15 USD per person (The world’s finest collection of pre-Columbian gold, silver, and ceramic art housed in a stunning 18th-century colonial mansion. One of Lima’s absolute must-see cultural experiences)
- Lima Foodie Experience – Days 1–2 – $30–$60 USD per person (A guided culinary tour of the Miraflores or Barranco districts sampling ceviche, tiradito, anticuchos, lomo saltado, and the national Pisco Sour. Lima is consistently ranked among the world’s top food cities)
- Lima to Puerto Maldonado Domestic Flight – Day 3 – from $80 USD per person (One-way domestic flight from Jorge Chávez Airport (Lima) to Padre Aldamiz Airport (Puerto Maldonado). Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. Must be booked in advance with LATAM or Sky)
- Amazon Lodge Upgrade – Days 3–4 – from $60 USD per person per night (Standard accommodation is a comfortable eco-lodge room with mosquito nets and private bathroom. Upgrade to a superior lodge or treehouse-style bungalow for extra immersion in the jungle)
- Tambopata National Reserve Entry Fee – Days 3–4 – $15–$20 USD per person (Required for access to the protected areas around Puerto Maldonado. Typically included in lodge packages — confirm at booking)
- Sandoval Lake Oxbow Lake Excursion – Days 3–4 – $25 USD per person (A boat excursion to Sandoval Lake, one of the most beautiful oxbow lakes in the Peruvian Amazon, home to Giant River Otters, black caimans, Hoatzin birds, and multiple monkey species)
- Macaw Clay Lick Visit – Days 3–4 – $15 USD per person (An early morning observation blind visit at the famous Tambopata clay lick, where hundreds of scarlet, blue-and-yellow, and chestnut-fronted macaws gather at dawn to eat mineral-rich clay)
- Night Walk in the Amazon Jungle – Days 3–4 – $15 USD per person (A guided after-dark expedition with torches searching for tarantulas, tree frogs, boa constrictors, caimans, and nocturnal insects. One of the most atmospheric Amazon experiences available)
- Binoculars Rental – Days 3–4 – $5 USD per person per day (Professional waterproof 8×42 binoculars — absolutely essential for birdwatching and wildlife spotting in the Amazon. Available at the lodge)
- Puerto Maldonado to Cusco Flight – Day 5 – from $60 USD per person (One-way domestic flight from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco. Approximately 45 minutes. Far preferable to the very long overland journey. Must be booked in advance)
- Puerto Maldonado to Cusco Overland – from $25 USD per person (An alternative to flying — a scenic but long 8–10 hour bus journey through the Andes via the Interoceanic Highway. Not recommended if time is limited)
- Cusco City Walking Tour – Day 5 – $20 USD per person (An afternoon guided walk through Cusco’s historic center, Inca stone streets, Hatunrumiyoc with the famous 12-angled stone, San Blas artisan quarter, and Plaza de Armas)
- Cusco Coca Museum Entry – Day 5 – $3 USD per person (A great introduction to the history and significance of coca leaf in Andean culture — particularly relevant after arriving from the jungle to high altitude)
- General Cusco Tourist Ticket (All 3 Circuits) – Days 5, 6 & 9 – $36 USD per person (~130 soles — Covers 16+ sites across Cusco City, Sacred Valley, and South Valley. Valid for 10 days. Best value across this itinerary)
- Sacred Valley Partial Tourist Ticket – Circuit III – Days 6–7 – $20 USD per person (~70 soles — Required to enter Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, and Chinchero. Covered by the General Ticket if purchased)
- Pisac Artisan Market – Day 6 – Free (The most vibrant handicraft market in the Sacred Valley — alpaca wool textiles, ceramics, silver jewelry, and traditional Andean clothing. A great place for authentic souvenirs)
- Pisac Inca Ruins Guided Visit – Day 6 – Covered by Tourist Ticket (One of the largest and most impressive Inca complexes in the Sacred Valley, with monumental terraces, temples, and royal sectors overlooking the Urubamba River valley)
- Local Farm Visit & Community Experience – Day 6 – $15 USD per person (An authentic visit to a working Andean farm near Pisac — learning about traditional crop cultivation, guinea pig breeding, and the daily life of a Quechua family in the Sacred Valley)
- Ollantaytambo Ruins Guided Visit – Day 7 – Covered by Tourist Ticket (The extraordinary living Inca fortress with massive stone terraces, the unfinished Temple of the Sun, a functioning hydraulic canal system, and sweeping Sacred Valley views)
- Train to Aguas Calientes (Ollantaytambo → Aguas Calientes) – Day 7 – from $60 USD per person (Standard Expedition class train along the Urubamba River gorge through the cloud forest. The most scenic train journey in Peru)
- Vistadome Train Upgrade – Day 7 – $40 USD per person (Upgrade to the panoramic Vistadome train with glass-ceiling windows for an even more spectacular journey through the cloud forest to Machu Picchu town)
- Hostel Upgrade in Aguas Calientes – Day 7 – from $30 USD per person (The standard package includes a hostel in Aguas Calientes. Upgrade to a 2–3 star hotel with private bathroom and hot shower for added comfort before the Machu Picchu visit)
- Aguas Calientes Hot Springs – Evening Day 7 – $4 USD per person (Natural thermal baths in the town — the perfect way to relax the evening before Machu Picchu. Cash only)
- Machu Picchu Bus Ticket (Round Trip) – Day 8 – $24 USD per person (The official Consettur bus service from Aguas Calientes to the Machu Picchu entrance gate. Must be purchased in advance during peak season)
- Machu Picchu Circuit 2 Upgrade – Day 8 – $55 USD per person (The standard ticket covers Circuits 1 and 3. Adding Circuit 2 unlocks the Sun Temple, Temple of the Three Windows, Inti Huatana, and full upper sector)
- Huayna Picchu Mountain – Day 8 – $75 USD per person (The iconic steep climb above the Citadel with breathtaking aerial views. Strictly limited — please request 3–5 months in advance)
- Machu Picchu Mountain – Day 8 – $75 USD per person (A longer, less crowded alternative to Huayna Picchu. Requires an early morning entry slot. Please request at booking)
- Huchuy Picchu Mountain – Day 8 – $30 USD per person (The newest and most accessible optional mountain within Machu Picchu Citadel)
- Vistadome Train Upgrade – Return Day 8 – $67 USD per person (Upgrade your return train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo from the standard Expedition service to the panoramic Vistadome)
- Cusco City Tour – Day 9 – $20 USD per person (A guided visit to Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay — the four key Inca sites on the hills above Cusco. Covered by the General Tourist Ticket)
- Cusco Cathedral Entry – Day 9 – $11 USD per person (~40 soles — The magnificent colonial cathedral with the Cusqueña School paintings and famous Last Supper with guinea pig)
- Qoricancha Entry – Day 9 – $6 USD per person (~20 soles — The spiritual heart of the Inca Empire, now shared with the Santo Domingo Convent)
- Whitewater Rafting on the Urubamba River – Days 9–10 – $35 USD per person (Class III–IV rapids just outside Cusco. Full safety equipment provided. A popular option for free days in Cusco)
- Mountain Biking – Days 9–10 – $40 USD per person (A guided downhill mountain bike excursion through the Andean countryside around Cusco. Bike, helmet, and guide included)
- Rainbow Mountain Day Trip – Days 9–10 – $49 USD per person (The iconic Vinicunca Mountain day trip — one of the most stunning natural landscapes in all of Peru. Pickup at 3:00 AM, return by 5:00 PM)
Pricing & Availability – Lima + Amazon + Cusco + Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu 10 Days
This 10-day package is available on any date that suits you, year-round. Machu Picchu entrance tickets must be purchased in advance — book at least 2–3 months ahead during high season (May–September). A non-refundable deposit of $180 USD per person is required at booking to secure Machu Picchu tickets and train tickets. All domestic flights (Lima–Puerto Maldonado, Puerto Maldonado–Cusco) are not included in the base tour price and must be booked separately in advance. Best season for the Amazon: year-round. Best season for Cusco and Machu Picchu: May to October.
GROUP SERVICE
- $1,347 USD per person
- Discount of $20 USD per person for groups of 5 or more persons
PRIVATE SERVICE
- $1,797 USD per person – 2 persons
- $1,647 USD per person – 3 to 4 persons
- $1,497 USD per person – 5 to 6 persons
- $1,347 USD per person – 7 or more persons
DISCOUNTS
- Students (18–25 years old): $20 USD discount. A valid ISIC card or university ID is required at the time of booking. Information required: university name, student name, photo, and expiration date. The student discount also applies to the Machu Picchu entrance ticket through the Peruvian government.
- Under 18 years old: $20 USD discount. Please send a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
- Children under 9 years old: Free entry at most archaeological sites when accompanied by an adult. Tour service fee still applies.
Important Notes: This 10-day itinerary is one of Peru’s most complete adventures — combining the culinary and cultural capital of Lima, the extraordinary biodiversity of the Tambopata Amazon Rainforest, the ancient Inca capital of Cusco, the lush Sacred Valley with Pisac and Ollantaytambo, and the iconic Wonder of the World at Machu Picchu — followed by two free days to explore Cusco at leisure. The Amazon section (Days 3–4) includes a significant wildlife-spotting element — essential items include insect repellent with minimum 40% DEET, rubber boots (provided by the lodge), a good flashlight, and binoculars. Most archaeological entrance fees throughout the Cusco region must be paid in cash in Peruvian soles — no card machines are available at the sites. Domestic flights are strongly recommended between Lima–Puerto Maldonado and Puerto Maldonado–Cusco to avoid very long overland journeys. Tips for guides, drivers, lodge staff, and boat operators are optional but warmly appreciated throughout the trip.
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