12 Days from $5,290 USD / person
Peru: Lima, Rainforest and Machu Picchu
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – 3
International arrival
Transfer to Hotel
2 Nights
Lima
Lima, Peru’s vibrant capital, lies on the spectacular Pacific coast and blends sweeping ocean views with history and a cosmopolitan culture. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to more than 1,600 balconies that date to the Viceroyalty and Republican times. You will also find impressive archaeological sites throughout the city, such as Huaca Pucllana, an adobe and clay pyramid that dates to the Lima Culture. Lima has the highest concentration of museums in Peru as well. In recent times, the city has developed a thriving food scene that has earned it the title of the Gastronomical Capital of the Americas. Its restaurants have found a place in the World’s Best 50 restaurants list. At the other end of the spectrum, there is a bustling and varied street food scene, ensuring there is something for every budget. Peruvian coffee and chocolate are highly rated as well and you can find both at El Cacaotal, a museum of cacao products from all over the country.
Hotel options
Innside Lima Miraflores – Opt 1
Room
Innside Guestroom
Meals
Breakfast
Style
International
Pullman Lima Miraflores – Opt 2
Room
Deluxe Room
Meals
Room Only
Style
International
Day 3 – 6
Transfer to Airport
Flight from Lima to Puerto Maldonado
Shared transfer from the Airport to the port, and shared boat ride from the port to the hotel in Puerto Maldonado (1.5-2 hrs)
3 Nights
Puerto Maldonado
The small city of Puerto Maldonado is located a short distance (by Perúvian standards) away from Cusco, and is the southern doorway to the rainforest. Visitors are awestruck by the spectacularly rich biodiversity in the jungle and enjoy absolute peace and quiet in charming lodges. Flocks of parrots, troops of monkeys, candles of tapirs, packs of caimans, orchid jungles, and much more stand as testament to Perúrquote s little-known natural diversity.
Hotel options
Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción – Opt 1
Room
Cottage
Meals
Full Board plus Activities
Style
Lodge
Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica – Opt 2
Room
Superior
Meals
Full Board plus Activities
Style
Lodge
Day 6 – 8
Shared boat ride from the hotel to the port, and shared transfer from the port to the Airport in Puerto Maldonado (1.5 – 2 hrs)
Flight from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco via Lima
Transfer from Cusco to Sacred Valley (60 km, 1.5 hrs)
2 Nights
Sacred Valley
The Sacred Valley of the Incas (Valle Sagrado de los Incas) is reachable via Cusco, and links this erstwhile capital of the Incan Empire with the citadel in Machu Picchu. Since it lies en route to Machu Picchu, you can visit it either before or after the extraordinary trip to the world famous citadel. As the name suggests, you will experience spectacular landscapes such as fabulous mountain slopes, Incan ruins, and hazy valleys in order to reach Valle Sagrado. This is an ideal place to enjoy some peace and quiet and recoup your energies.
Hotel options
Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley – Opt 1
Room
Superior Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Lodge
Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness – Opt 2
Room
Colonial
Meals
Room Only
Style
International
Day 8 – 9
Transfer Train Station
Evening train ‘The Voyager’ from Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu (approx. 1.5 hours)
1 Night
Machu Picchu Pueblo
The ruins of Machu Picchu are one of the most beautiful and enigmatic ancient sites in the world. Two thousand feet above the rumbling Urubamba river, the cloud shrouded ruins have palaces, baths, temples, storage rooms and some 150 houses, all in a remarkable state of preservation in this World Heritage Site.
Hotel options
El MaPi by Inkaterra – Opt 1
Room
Superior Deluxe
Meals
Half Board
Style
Boutique
Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel – Opt 2
Room
Sumaq Deluxe Garden View
Meals
Half Board
Style
Lodge
Day 9 – 11
Vistadome train from Machu Picchu to Sacred Valley (duration approx. 1.5 hours)
Transfer from Train Station to Cusco (10 km, 0.50 hr)
2 Nights
Cusco
Cusco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an amazing amalgam of an Inca capital and colonial city. Situated at 3,400 m above sea level, fertile river-fed valley, Cuzco was developed in the 1400s under the Inca ruler Pachacutec into a complex urban centre. The Spanish added baroque churches and a palace, while emptying the Sun Temple and Golden Gardens of their treasures. Today the city itself is the treasure, preserved for one and all to enjoy.
Hotel options
Casa Andina Premium Cusco – Opt 1
Room
Superior Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Boutique
Casa Cartagena – Opt 2
Room
Suite
Meals
Room Only
Style
Boutique
Day 11 – 12
Transfer to Airport
Flight from Cusco to Lima
Transfer to Hotel
1 Night
Lima
Lima, Peru’s vibrant capital, lies on the spectacular Pacific coast and blends sweeping ocean views with history and a cosmopolitan culture. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to more than 1,600 balconies that date to the Viceroyalty and Republican times. You will also find impressive archaeological sites throughout the city, such as Huaca Pucllana, an adobe and clay pyramid that dates to the Lima Culture. Lima has the highest concentration of museums in Peru as well. In recent times, the city has developed a thriving food scene that has earned it the title of the Gastronomical Capital of the Americas. Its restaurants have found a place in the World’s Best 50 restaurants list. At the other end of the spectrum, there is a bustling and varied street food scene, ensuring there is something for every budget. Peruvian coffee and chocolate are highly rated as well and you can find both at El Cacaotal, a museum of cacao products from all over the country.
Hotel options
Innside Lima Miraflores – Opt 1
Room
Innside Guestroom
Meals
Breakfast
Style
International
Pullman Lima Miraflores – Opt 2
Room
Deluxe Room
Meals
Room Only
Style
International
Transfer from your hotel to the airport
International Departure
Price & Inclusions
Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.
Price Includes
- Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
- Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
- Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
- Your Trip Coordination Team: Dedicated support throughout your journey, with a primary, personal point of contact. Plus, in case of emergencies while you’re traveling, our trip coordination team are available 24/7 by phone
Not Included
- Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
- Tips and personal expenses
- Visa and tourism fees
- Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
- International airfare
