Amazon to Machu Picchu Tour

The Amazon to Machu Picchu trip begins with your arrival in Lima.

Your first day is an arrival day and no activities are scheduled so you can arrive at your convenience. Upon your arrival at Lima airport, our representative will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it and will escort you to your hotel.

Our driver will take you to your hotel located in Miraflores, the most popular tourist area in Lima. This area offers a variety of attractions and numerous local restaurants where you can enjoy Peruvian cuisine.

Lima, the capital of Peru, is also known as the "City of Kings", a name given by Francisco Pizarro when he founded the city on January 6th, 1535 - the day of the Three Kings (Epiphany). The Plaza de Armas (Main Square) is the historic heart of the city, where you'll find landmarks such as the Cathedral, the Government Palace, and the Archbishop's Palace.

Lima is home to world-class museums featuring pre-Inca, Inca and colonial artifacts that are well worth exploring during your stay.

After breakfast, you'll be transferred from your hotel to the Lima airport to catch your flight to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival, our local representative will be waiting for you at the airport holding a sign with your name on it. Please pay close attention and look for your name on the sign to ensure a smooth meeting.

From the airport we will proceed to the river port where your Amazon adventure begins. You will board a motorized canoe and travel down the Madre de Dios River, deep into the Peruvian Amazon. As we make our way to the jungle lodge, you'll have the opportunity to observe several species of birds commonly found along the riverbanks and forest edges.

Once at the lodge, your guide will give you a welcome orientation, including safety recommendations and an introduction to the Peruvian rainforest. You'll then embark on a guided hike to explore the surrounding jungle in search of wildlife - a truly immersive experience in one of the most biodiverse areas of the world. The Peruvian Amazon is a vital part of the greater Amazon Basin and offers an unforgettable window into the richness of tropical nature.

The next day, continue your exploration of the Amazon by motorboat. Visit the Colpa de Huacamayos (clay lick for parrots and macaws) and Monkey Island, where you'll have a chance to observe vibrant bird life and playful primates before returning to the lodge.

Your jungle lodge combines native architectural styles and locally sourced materials with low environmental impact to help preserve the surrounding ecosystem. Accommodations are simple but comfortable, with mosquito nets, flush toilets, cold water showers, and kerosene lamps for lighting-note that there is no electricity. The lodge is staffed primarily by members of the local community, including multilingual naturalist guides who are passionate about sharing their knowledge of the rainforest.

This is your last morning in the Peruvian Amazon. After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport. During the boat and road journey you will take in the last of the scenery and take some last pictures of the Amazon.

You'll fly from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco, a city nestled high in the Andes.

Upon arrival in Cusco, an Inca Trail Machu representative will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign bearing your name. After meeting your guide, you'll be transferred to your hotel, conveniently located near the historic center of Cusco.

The rest of the day is free to relax and get used to the altitude. We recommend that you stay in your room to relax and allow your body to adjust. In the evening, if you feel comfortable, take a short walk around the city to explore the charming streets of Cusco and take some memorable photos.

Today is a free day to rest and continue your acclimatization. You can also take the opportunity to explore Cusco on your own.

Cusco is considered the cultural capital of Peru and the gateway to the Andes. This beautiful colonial city features cobblestone streets, vibrant local markets, historic churches, and nearby Inca ruins, all surrounded by a lively atmosphere.

The city has several excellent museums, including the Coricancha (Temple of the Sun), the Archaeology Museum, the Regional History Museum, and the Museum of Religious Art.

For the more adventurous, there are optional activities such as white water rafting on the Urubamba River, horseback riding around archaeological sites such as Sacsayhuaman, Tambomachay, and Puca Pucara, or mountain biking through the Sacred Valley, including stops in Moray and Maras, with the chance to visit more Inca ruins along the way.

There are many things to do in and around Cusco. If you're interested in optional tours or activities, we'll be happy to help you plan and arrange them.

After breakfast, we will travel through the lush Sacred Valley and visit indigenous communities. An invaluable source of food for the Incas, the Sacred Valley is a rich agricultural area that continues to provide Cusco with much of its production, especially corn. Discover their ancient way of life, browse through the artesania and learn a few words of Quechua. Discover the corn and grain vegetation along the river and that cover the terraces that reach high up the valley walls. As it lies 600 meters lower than Cusco, the average temperature is 5ºC higher, so it has a very pleasant climate.

The tour takes us to the most important archaeological sites located in Pisaq and Ollantaytambo. The city of Pisaq is a valuable archaeological site in the area of Cusco. There is also a market in Pisaq that is full of life, its open on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the morning. You will feel a colorful atmosphere of communities, cultures and trade. You can buy authentic pre-Columbian artesania and fabrics. Every Sunday there is a procession of the mayors, at 9:30 am they go to the church to attend the classical mass in Quechua. Then we will stop in Urubamba, considered the capital of the valley, where we will have a buffet lunch of Andean cuisine (not included in the tour). Afterwards we continue to Ollantaytambo, the charming and important place, 60 kilometers from Cusco, where the Inca Pachacutec built his fortress, it is a charming scene and the hills that surround it hide some of the most dramatic ruins of the valley. They include buildings such as the Temple of the Sun, the Royal Hall, the Inca Huatana and the Banos de la Princesa (Princess Baths). It was also one of the few places where the Spanish lost one of their battles.

Then take the train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu, spend the night in the hotel.

For this day, we’ll wake up early and take the bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Once there, we’ll have a 2-hour guided tour along Circuit 2 (the classic route), where your guide will tell you about the history of the Incas and show you all the most important areas of this ancient fortress.

After the tour, visitors have the chance to enhance their experience by climbing either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain. These options offer spectacular panoramic views and a unique perspective of the archaeological site. However, it's important to note that to access either of these mountains, you need to purchase an additional ticket and make a reservation in advance due to high demand and daily capacity restrictions.

After visiting the Inca citadel, you will return to Aguas Calientes. During your stay there, you can explore the surroundings and discover its tourist attractions. In the afternoon, you will take the train back to Ollantaytambo from where our driver will take you back to Cusco.

Today is a free day to explore the fascinating capital of the Incan empire.

Cusco is the continents earliest constantly occupied city and the center of the South American travel net. The city draws in visitors who come to experience a unique location and an ancient culture very unlike anything they know from their modern way of life. A week could easiliy be spent here and in the surrounding areas. Inca stone walls  border many of the streets and important Inca ruins are close by. This city is immersed in history, culture and fables.

Yearly Cusco brings in thousands of visitors who come to explore its imperial but heartbreaking past. It is an excellent base for optional travel around the area.

You can explore some of many very good museums such as Inca Museum, Qoricancha Museum, Archaeological Museum (which also houses a small art exhibition), Regional Historic Museum and Religious Art Museum.

Cusco has got numerous colonial churches too. The most important of them is the Cathedral on the main square. Its construction started in 1559 and it took 100 years to finish! The Cathedral can pride on the biggest depository of Colonial art of the city! A vault containing remains of the famous Incan historian - Garcilaso de la Vega is just past the entrance. Other churches that are worth seeing are La Compañía, La Merced and San Francisco.

The city is also a perfect base for those more adventurous as it offers a range of optional outdoor activities such as white river rafting on Urubamba River, horseback riding around nearby archaeological sites (Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambo Machay and Puca Pucara) or mountain biking down to Maras-Moray-Salineras and perhaps visiting some Incan sites on the way.

It is also home to fine dining restaurahnts, charismatic cafes and entertaining nightlife.

Transfer to Cusco to take a flight back to Lima (not included in the tour).
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Please note: A return flight to Lima can be arranged upon request
Also if you want to extend your trip let us know and we will be happy to help you!

• Welcome by our Representative at arrival
• All airport transfers at arrival and departure
• Domestic flights: Lima - Puerto Maldonado - Cusco
• Accommodation: 3* hotels (7 nights), jungle lodges (2 nights)
• All entrance fees according to the itinerary
• Professional bilingual Tour Guides as per itinerary
• Meals: 08x breakfast, 02x lunch, 01 Buffet lunch in the Sacred Valley and 2x dinner
• Motorboat transportation during the Amazon Rainforest Adventure.
• Transport by a private van during the tours and local transfers
• A tourist train round trip to Machu Picchu
• A shuttle bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - a round trip.

• Pre & post tour accommodation.
• Last flight Cusco - Lima.
• International flights nor airport departure taxes.
• Meals not mentioned.
• Entrance fee to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
• Travel insurance.
• Tips and baggage portage (Please note: It is a custom to give tips in Peru; however, it is not obligatory.).
• Other extras not mentioned.

Highlights by Archaeological Sites

Best moment from the Trek

Encampment Equipment

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