Discover the best of Peru with our Amazon, Inca Trail & Lake Titicaca Tour - 15 days of unforgettable experiences in the country's top destinations. This all-inclusive Peru package begins in Lima, the vibrant capital, before flying to the heart of the Peruvian Amazon. Spend three days exploring the lush rainforest, spotting exotic wildlife like macaws and monkeys and immersing yourself in the jungle's incredible biodiversity.
Next, travel to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas, home to colorful local markets and stunning archaeological sites. Then hike on the world-famous 4-day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu, where you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the Inca citadel.
After this exhilarating trek, continue your journey along the Andean Highway to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Here you'll visit the unique floating islands of the Uros and share cultural experiences with the communities of the Amantani and Taquile Islands.
This carefully crafted 15-day itinerary covers some of Peru's most important cities - Lima, Cusco, Puerto Maldonado and Puno - and offers a perfect blend of nature, culture and adventure.
If you're looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the Amazon, Inca Trail Tour from Lima - 15 Days is the ultimate Peru adventure package.
Sustainable Tourism: Inca Trail Machu is very keen and happy to promote and practice sustainable tourism by being eco-friendly and supporting local communities
Physical Activity: 3-Moderate to Difficult - Some points are high.
Service Level: Friendly Travel Group & All Inclusive.
Age Requirement: 4+. Please note: all participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Staff: A Inca Trail Machu Representatives in Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Cusco and Puno and professional local bilingual Tour Guides, a Cook and Porters during theInca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Accommodation: 3* hotels (8 nights), jungle lodge (2 nights), campsites (3 nights), family homestay (1 night) on the Titicaca Lake Tour;.
Meals: 13x breakfast, 8x lunch, 6x dinner, 3x afternoon tea (Please allow 100-150 for meals not included).
Camping equipment: All camping equipment included!
Transportation: 2x domestic flights, van, tourist bus, motorboat, train.
Day 01: Lima
Day 02-04: Peruvian Amazon
Day 05: Sacred Valley of the Incas
Day 06: Start the hike to Inca Trail
Day 07: Inca Trail
Day 08: Inca Trail
Day 09: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Day 10: Cusco City
Day 11: Sightseeing bus to Puno
Day 12-13: Titicaca Lake Tour
Day 14: Puno
Day 15: Departure Day
Please note that the first day is an arrival day with no scheduled activities, so you can arrive at any time. Upon arrival at the Lima airport, a representative of Inca Trail Machu will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it and will take you to your hotel located in the Miraflores district.
Miraflores is one of the most visited tourist areas in Lima. It offers many restaurants, banks and services, and is considered one of the safest neighborhoods in the capital.
Lima, also known as the "City of Kings", was founded by Francisco Pizarro on the Day of the Three Kings (Epiphany) in 1535. The Plaza de Armas, or Main Square, is the historic heart of Lima, where you will find the Cathedral, the Government Palace, and the Archbishop's Palace.
If you would like to explore Lima before your tour begins, we recommend arriving a day early before departing for the Amazon, Inca Trail, and Lake Titicaca tour package.
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon with this 3-day adventure in the Tambopata National Reserve. This unforgettable journey offers close encounters with exotic wildlife, breathtaking rainforest landscapes, and authentic eco-lodge hospitality.
We will transfer you to the Lima airport for your flight to Puerto Maldonado, located deep in the Peruvian rainforest. Upon arrival, we take a motorized boat along the Madre de Dios River to our jungle lodge. Before heading to the lodge, we will stop at the lodge office for check-in.
Upon arrival at the lodge, you'll be welcomed with a refreshing local juice and shown to your room. After a delicious lunch, we visit Monkey Island, home to several species of monkeys, including capuchin and monk monkeys. In the evening we go on a guided night excursion in search of white caimans and the elusive capybara, the world's largest rodent. We return to the lodge for dinner and a well-deserved rest.
Start the day with a jungle trek to Lake Sandoval, one of the largest lakes in the reserve and habitat to piranhas, monkeys, birds, and possibly the endangered giant river otter. Enjoy a peaceful paddleboat ride through the lake’s calm waters, taking in the rich biodiversity, from sloths and howler monkeys to colorful birds like jacanas and egrets. After lunch at the lodge, ascend the Canopy Walkway, a suspension bridge over 30 meters high, offering stunning views of the rainforest and the Madre de Dios River. From the platforms, spot toucans, macaws, tanagers, and more. At night, join a guided walk to observe insects, reptiles, amphibians, and other nocturnal wildlife.
Rise early for a visit to the Parrot Clay Lick, a natural wall of mineral-rich clay along the riverbank where hundreds of parrots and parakeets gather each morning. Watch this colorful spectacle as the birds feed on the clay, which is essential for their digestion and survival.
On the last (third) day of this Amazonian trip, we transfer you back to the airport at Puerto Maldonado for your flight to Cusco located in the high Andes. You are welcomed by our Representative there and taking to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to be able to acclimatize to the high altitude as well as relax and explore a bit around this fascinating city.
One of the most spectacular days of the Amazon, Inca Trail, Titicaca Lake Tour takes us through the Sacred Valley of the Incas that was once an important source of food to Incan people. Sacred Valley is a lush agricultural region that keep supplying the city of Cusco with much of its production. As it lays 600 metres lower than Cusco, its average temperature is 5ºC higher so it has got a very pleasant climate.
The tour shows us around the major archaeological sites placed in Pisac and Ollantaytambo. At Pisac, an optional two hour (5 km) trek allows us to fully appreciate this huge antique Incan city nestled high in this Andean range. Later on, we can observe a colorful handicraft market at the modern Pisac Town that is without any doubt a unique place to find perfect souvenirs! Then, we stop in Urubamba, considered to be the capital of the valley, where we have a buffet lunch offering Andean cuisine (not included in the tour). Afterwards, we continue to the picturesque town of Ollantaytambo, a place that can boast with another large Incan site. Its major ruin is known as the best surviving example of Incan urban planning and engineering! But Ollantaytambo is more than that, it is an alive and breathing Incan town!! We stay overnight here to absorb its atmosphere in its total.
Ollantaytambo is strategically situated overlooking the beautiful Urubamba River Valley. We spend the night in this small town before we start Machu Picchu hiking the next morning.
This is the start of the 4-day trek on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This 4 day trek is physically challenging but incredibly rewarding! Its difficulty is manageable for most reasonably fit people. The 44 km (27 miles) trek is often steep and involves crossing three high passes, one of which reaches an altitude of 4,200 m (13,776 ft). Temperatures can drop below zero at night, so it's important to be well prepared. Rain is also possible, even during the dry season.
The Inca Trail is the most famous ancient trek of the Incas. It starts with a morning drive to Km 82, the starting point of the trek. Don't forget your passport, it will be checked at the entrance and you will receive a special Inca Trail stamp! Our porters and guides will ensure a smooth, worry-free experience, allowing you to fully enjoy the stunning Inca ruins - Llactapata, Runkuraqay, Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarka and Wiñay Wayna - and the breathtaking mountain scenery each day.
On the last morning, you'll climb the ancient stone steps to Inti Punku (the Gate of the Sun), where you'll watch the sun rise over the majestic citadel of Machu Picchu. From there we descend to the Guardian House, an excellent spot for panoramic photographs. Then we descend to the main entrance of Machu Picchu.
You'll have a short break to grab a coffee or use the restroom before re-entering the citadel via Circuit 3, which allows you to explore the lower part of the archaeological site. Enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour of the "Lost City of the Incas." Afterwards, if you reserved the additional mountains for an extra cost, you have the option to climb either Huayna Picchu (approximately 45 minutes up and back) or Machu Picchu Mountain (approximately 1.5 hours up) on your own for more panoramic views of the citadel. At this point, you'll understand why a visit to Machu Picchu is truly an unforgettable experience.
In the afternoon you will descend to Aguas Calientes to board the train back to Cusco, arriving in the evening.
Please note: The Inca Trail is closed every February for general maintenance. Occasionally there may be closures due to bad weather or unforeseen conditions. In these cases we may offer the Lares Valley Trek as an alternative.
FREE OPTION: If you are unable or prefer not to hike, you can return to Cusco or stay in the Sacred Valley for the next two days. In this case you will take the tourist train to Aguas Calientes and spend the night in a hotel. The next morning, you will take a shuttle bus to Machu Picchu, where you will rejoin the group that completed the Inca Trail.
This option is available at no extra cost!
IMPORTANT: If you decide not to do the trek, please let us know well in advance (ideally at least a couple of weeks in advance) so that we can reserve your train tickets. Without advance notice, we cannot guarantee this free alternative.
After visiting Machu Picchu, you enjoy a relaxing day, during which you can just laze around the former capital of the Incas, visit its markets, buy some souvenirs, do some optional activities and enjoy its night life as well!
Today we will take a tourist bus that will take us to all the important sites on the Cusco-Puno route.
First we have to pass through the Southern Valley (also called the Sun Route), where we stop in the village of Andahuaylillas to visit the famous church of San Pedro, called the "Sistine Chapel of the Americas" to observe the quality of its works of art. The church was built by Jesuits at the end of the 16th and the beginning of the 17th century. Its architectural structure is typical of small town churches, while its wide walls are characteristic of colonial buildings. It is made of adobe and its façade is decorated with white paintings. Two stone columns are protruding from its main entrance. Although its architecture is relatively modest, its interior is richly decorated with amazing mural paintings.
After visiting the church, we continue towards the pre-Incan city of Pikillaqta, once one of the most impressive regional centers of the Wari culture, which was based in Ayacucho and whose centers were occupied by the Incas for many years. Today Pikillaqta is a National Archaeological Park of great importance!
The word Pikillaqta is composed of the Quechuan words "piki" = flea and "llaqta" = city, so the meaning of the city's name was "city of fleas". This is not to say that fleas lived in the city or that its inhabitants were lousy. The name was derived from the fact that each inhabitant lived in cramped conditions, in a very small room. The buildings of Pikillaqta consist of over 200 kanchas (dwellings), 504 golgas (storehouses) and other structures. The city accommodated a population of about 10 thousand people. Some researchers have suggested that Pikillacta became a city of "mitimaes" during the Inca period ("mitimae" comes from the Quechuan word "mitma" meaning "resettlement"). Mitimaes were originally groups of families that were taken by the Incas from their homes to loyal or conquered cities to perform political, cultural, social and economic functions.)
After this guided tour we will continue to Raqchi where we will visit the temple of Wiracocha (Inca God - Creator).
Then we go to La Raya, which is the border between the region of Cusco and the region of Puno. This place is known for its viewpoint that offers a magnificent view of the surrounding Andes.
Our last stop will be in the village of Pucara, where we will visit the Lithic Museum, which displays artifacts from a pre-Inca culture.
Finally, we reach the city of Puno, where we check into a hotel.
In the morning, we board our comfortable motorboat to explore the Amantani and Taquile islands as well as floating islands of Titicaca Lake. We stop at the islands to view the magic of the lake's scenery and to meet friendly people of its communities.
The lake is located at 3,830 metres above sea level resulting in extreme wheather conditions with very cold nights and strong sunshine during days. The city of Puno situated on its shores is well-known for wealth of its traditional dances, there are up to 100 different varieties, usually performed in street processions celebrating of Catholic feast´s days. Another highlight and a popular optional activity of Puno is a visit of its nearby spectacular Chullpas of Sillustani, tower-like tombs of pre-Incan culture Colla.
Titicaca Lake is the largest lake in the world above 2,000 metres and the highest placed navigable lake in the world! Our first stop on the lake are the floating islands of the Uros people. The Uros began their unusual floating existence centuries ago in an effort to isolate themselves from militant Colla´s and Incan tribes. Unfortunately, Uros´ language got extincted, so nowadays´ Uros people speak Aymara due to intermarriages with Aymara´s speakers. There are about 300 families living on the islands, however, their number has been slowly declining.
The islands are made of layers upon layers of totora reeds that grew in the shallow of the lake. When layers, which are the nearest to water, start to rot, they are replaced with fresh totora layers on the top. Totora is basically used to make everything on the islands, including houses, real boats and small model boats serving as souvenirs. A construction of a real totora boat takes up to 6 months!
After visiting the Uros Floating Islands, we continue towards Amantani Island. There, we land and our Tour Guide shows us around the island with its stunning Titicaca Lake views and friendly inhabitants with their particular folklore. We overnight in familial houses on the island to experience a bit more of the local culture.
The following day, we continue our motorboat ride after breakfast in the familial houses. Our next destination is Taquile Island, famous for its fine handwoven textile and clothing considered as the highest-quality handicraft of Peru.Taquile and its textile art was even recognized by UNESCO in 2005.
After a visit of this spectacular island and enjoying its amazing Titicaca Lake views, we return to Puno at afternoon hours. There, we transfer you from the Puno´s port to your hotel.
Today is a relaxing day, free time to explore around Puno, visit its markets, buy some souvenirs, take some optional activities (for example, a visit of the Chullpas de Sillustani) and enjoy the last night in the city.
Transfer to the airport in Juliaca (a city near Puno) for your flight to Lima, or to the bus station if you plan to continue your adventure in Bolivia or Arequipa.
Bolivia offers incredible adventure experiences - the most popular destinations include the Uyuni Salt Flats and Rurrenabaque, a gateway to the Bolivian jungle.
If you are interested in a customized trip to Bolivia, let us know - we can help you plan your next adventure!
Please note: If you need a flight from Juliaca to Lima, please let us know. A return flight can be arranged upon request.
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Meal budget: Please allow USD 200-250 for meals not included in the package.
Solo Traveler: Please note that if you have booked the "Solo Traveler" option for this tour, you receive your own single room for all overnights and a single tent for the Inca Trail.
Local flights: Two local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless noted otherwise. It is very important that we have got your passport details at the time of your booking in order to process all air tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and they will be given to you prior to each flight departure!
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