You will explore Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Tambopata, and other popular, beautiful destinations in the region. In the Sacred Valley, you will immerse yourself in the culture of local villages and their customs, creating an unforgettable experience as you marvel at the majesty of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. You will feel the powerful energy of the Andes before venturing into the depths of the Tambopata jungle.
This incredible journey is one you simply cannot miss!
Upon arrival in Lima, you will be assisted and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, at 3:00 p.m., the City Tour will begin with a visit to the ancient Huaca Pucllana. Then, you will explore the Historic Center of Lima, which features over fifty colonial monuments, including the Main Square and the Cathedral Basilica. The visit to the monumental complex of San Francisco will showcase colonial religious art and the famous “Catacombs”.
The day will conclude with a tour of contemporary Lima, visiting residential areas such as El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores, and Larcomar.
Overnight stay in Lima.
The day begins at 4:00 AM with a private transfer to Paracas, arriving at 8:30 AM to head to the dock. At 9:00 AM, embark on an exciting excursion to the Ballestas Islands, located off the Paracas Peninsula, home to sea lions, seabirds, and penguins. After capturing photos of these incredible animals, return to the dock.
Later, at 1:00 PM, we will head to Ica to visit a tourist winery and enjoy wine and pisco tastings. The journey then continues to the Huacachina Oasis, surrounded by stunning dunes, where you can take an exciting dune buggy ride and practice sandboarding. Finally, return to Lima for an overnight stay at the hotel.
Overnight stay in Lima.
Start the day with breakfast at the hotel, followed by pick-up around 9:05 AM to head to Nazca. At 11:15 AM, arrive at the Nazca airfield for the much-anticipated overflight of the mysterious Nazca Lines, where enormous drawings of animals and geometric figures are revealed from the sky.
After this fascinating experience, return to the hotel in Lima for an overnight stay.
Overnight stay in Lima.
The day begins with a transfer from your hotel in Lima to Lima Airport to board your flight to Cusco. The flight takes approximately 1 hour. Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be warmly welcomed at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
In the afternoon, around 1:00 PM, your guided city tour of Cusco will begin, exploring prominent landmarks such as Cusco Cathedral and the Qorikancha Temple. The tour continues with visits to nearby archaeological sites, including Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay, concluding near the Plaza de Armas around 6:00 PM
Overnight stay in Cusco.
After breakfast at the hotel, at 8:00 AM, we will start the day by visiting the Andean Textile Center of Awanacancha and the archaeological complex of Pisac, offering insight into the advanced architectural knowledge of the Incas. The artisan market in Pisac provides the opportunity to purchase authentic souvenirs.
At noon, we will head to Urubamba to enjoy a buffet lunch featuring exquisite Peruvian cuisine. In the afternoon, we will explore the strategic fortress of Ollantaytambo, a military, agricultural, and religious center in the Sacred Valley. From there, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night, preparing to explore Machu Picchu early the next day.
Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
Upon waking up, we will enjoy breakfast at the hotel before taking the bus to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary. The 30-minute journey will take us to this world wonder. Our guide will lead a detailed tour, allowing us to explore the history and architecture of the Inca City of Machu Picchu in depth.
After the tour, we will have time for lunch. In the afternoon, we will board the return train and be transferred from the station back to our hotel in Cusco.
Overnight stay in Cusco.
At the designated time, we will transfer you to Cusco airport to board your flight to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival, a private vehicle will be waiting to take you to the port, where you will board a boat to navigate the Madre de Dios River until reaching the lodge.
After lunch, explore the forest through customized activities with an experienced guide, such as hikes along the trail system to discover Amazonian biodiversity. Enjoy birdwatching and observing the local flora. At sunset, join the Night River excursion to experience the jungle's nocturnal life. Dinner featuring Amazonian cuisine is served in the main dining room, followed by a complimentary Pisco Sour. Retire to your cabin and rest, accompanied by the soothing sounds of the forest.
Overnight stay in Puerto Maldonado.
Start the day early with a buffet breakfast available from 5:30 AM. Explore Lake Sandoval, a gleaming mirror-like lake within the Tambopata National Reserve, by boarding a canoe to observe various species, from exotic birds to anacondas. Return for lunch, and in the afternoon, enjoy the thrilling Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, a system of hanging bridges 344 meters long, followed by the Anaconda Walk on a raised platform 200 meters above a flooded forest.
Overnight stay in Puerto Maldonado.
Embark on a 25-minute boat journey to Chacra and Quebrada de Gamitana to explore the biodiversity of the Amazon. Discover a variety of exotic fruits and vegetables at the Gamitana farm, and walk along a trail to the Quebrada, home to piranhas and caimans.
After lunch, sail upstream to Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción to learn about the botanical diversity of the Amazon. Enjoy a canoe ride in search of nocturnal fauna, and end the day with the thrilling Night Forest excursion to discover the nightlife of the forest.
Overnight stay in Puerto Maldonado.
Enjoy breakfast surrounded by the melody of parrots and the sight of tanagers in the gardens of Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, a refuge home to 540 bird species. Check-out is at 10:00 AM, and if your flight schedule allows.
Embark on a peaceful 45-minute boat journey upstream to return to the Puerto Maldonado airport for your flight to Lima.
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Assistance upon your arrival at Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport and subsequent transfer to the selected hotel. In the afternoon, at 3:00 PM, we will pick you up from your hotel to begin the City Tour, which will last approximately 2.5 hours. We start with a panoramic view of the Huaca Pucllana, a magnificent ceremonial and archaeological center built in the 4th century A.D., considered a Sacred Town by the Incas.
We then visit the Historic Center of Lima, where you will see more than fifty colonial monuments and buildings, including the Paseo de la República, Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, Archbishop's Palace, Cathedral Basilica, and Municipal Palace, among others. The Viceroyalty of Peru was the most important of the Spanish Empire, with Lima as its capital.
Next, we visit the Monumental Complex of San Francisco, which is the largest example of colonial religious art in the Americas. The visit includes the underground crypts known as the "Catacombs".
Finally, we will explore contemporary Lima, strolling through the traditional residential areas of El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores, and Larcomar.
Overnight stay in Lima.
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At approximately 4:00 AM, we will depart for the city of Paracas in a private vehicle. Around 7:00 AM, we will arrive in Paracas and head to the pier. At around 8:30 AM, we will begin our excursion to the Ballestas Islands, a key part of the Paracas Peninsula and the most important wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian coast.
During the motorboat ride, you will observe sea lions, boobies, pelicans, penguins, and other seabirds. Afterward, you will have free time to take photos before returning to the pier.
Following the visit to the Ballestas Islands, we will pick you up to continue to the Huacachina Oasis. Along the way, we will visit a renowned winery in Ica, where you can explore its facilities, taste wines, piscos, and cachinas, and learn about the elements used in artisanal production.
After lunch, we will proceed to the Huacachina Oasis, where you can enjoy the stunning view of the lagoon, surrounded by immense dunes, and take a walk around the area before our next adventure.
After visiting Huacachina, we will enjoy a thrilling buggies and sandboarding experience on the dunes around the lagoon. We will drive through a large part of the desert, ascending and descending the dunes. Upon reaching the top of a large dune, the instructor will teach you how to sandboard safely. We will stay until sunset, then return to Lima.
Overnight stay in Lima.
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At approximately 4:00 AM, you will be picked up from the hotel to head to Nazca. Around 7:00 AM, we will arrive at the Nazca airfield, where there will be a brief waiting period.
We will board a small plane for a flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines, where you will observe the enormous drawings of animals, birds, and geometric figures etched into the desert, visible only from the air. After the tour, we will return to your hotel in Lima.
Overnight stay in Lima.
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Transfer from your Lima hotel to Lima Airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival at Cusco Airport, you will receive a warm welcome and be transferred to your hotel.
In the afternoon, around 1:00 PM, we will pick you up from your hotel to begin our tour of Cusco. With our guide, you will explore the city's most significant monuments, starting with the Cathedral of Cusco, followed by a visit to the Qorikancha Temple, also known as the Temple of the Sun.
We will then continue our guided tour of the archaeological sites around Cusco, including Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay. The tour concludes near the Plaza de Armas in Cusco at approximately 6:00 PM.
Overnight stay in Cusco.
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At approximately 8:00 AM, we will pick you up from your hotel and begin by visiting the Andean Textile Center of Awanacancha, followed by the Archaeological Complex of Pisac, located 45 minutes from Cusco by private transport. Pisac provides insight into the advanced architectural knowledge of the Incas. Another reason to visit Pisac is its artisan market, where you can find unique and authentic souvenirs.
At noon, we will head to the town of Urubamba, where we will enjoy a buffet lunch, allowing you to savor delicious Peruvian cuisine. Urubamba was one of the main agricultural centers of the Inca Empire. Today, it is known for producing some of the best corn in the world.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Ollantaytambo Fortress, a strategic military, agricultural, and religious center used to manage and control the Sacred Valley. This is evident from constructions that likely served as agricultural storage and military defenses, such as walls and watchtowers (probably built to protect against jungle ethnic groups).
This archaeological site comprises a series of superimposed terraces, featuring impressive, large, finely carved stone blocks located on the upper terrace. In Ollantaytambo, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes to visit Machu Picchu early the next day.
Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes.
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Early in the morning, we will have breakfast at the hotel and take the bus that will transfer us to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The journey takes 30 minutes, and we will finally arrive at Machu Picchu.
Our guide will start the guided tour so that you can better understand the history and architecture of the Inca City of Machu Picchu. In the afternoon, we will board the return train, where we will pick you up from the station to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco.
Overnight stay in Cusco.
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You will be transferred from your hotel in Cusco to the airport to board a 1-hour flight to Puerto Maldonado, known as the Capital of Biodiversity. Upon arrival, a car will take you to the port, where you will begin your Amazon adventure with a 45-minute boat ride along the winding Madre de Dios River.
The motorized boat will transport you to Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, nestled in the heart of the rainforest. After a brief welcome talk, settle into your lodge, located within Peru's first private ecological reserve, preserved by Inkaterra since 1975 due to its delicate environment. After lunch, you can return to your rustic cabin for a nap or relax in your hammock.
Choose from a wide variety of excursions led by your experienced Inkaterra Explorer Guide, offering ideal opportunities for birdwatching and enjoying the lush vegetation. Keep your camera ready in case sloths or monkeys appear among the trees.
An Amazon-inspired dinner awaits you in the main dining room starting at 7:00 PM, where we invite you to toast with a complimentary Pisco Sour. Back in your comfortable cabin, relax as you are lulled by the symphony of creatures that inhabit the surrounding jungle.
Overnight stay in Puerto Maldonado.
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Early in the morning, after breakfast at the lodge, you will begin your visit to Sandoval Lake, which is located within the Tambopata National Reserve. Climb aboard a wooden canoe and paddle gently through the water channels that feed the lake, then navigate the lake, flanked by beautiful palm trees.
This serene lake is home to several species of birds, the endangered giant river otter, howler monkeys, macaws, anacondas, turtles and black caimans, among other animals. At the end of the visit you will return to Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica for lunch. In the afternoon, we recommend you to take the exciting Inkaterra Canopy Walkway and do the Anaconda Walk.
The Inkaterra Canopy Walkway is a safe system of ecological suspension bridges built 344 meters above the ground, connected by eight platforms and two panoramic observation towers. It is an unforgettable opportunity to observe the Amazon rainforest from the treetops and understand its dimensions. Climb with alert senses to spot toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, monkeys and the elusive three-toed sloth.
When you descend, take a 30-minute walk along the Anaconda Walkway: an elevated wooden platform 200 meters long built over a flooded forest of aguajales. You will be able to observe various species of amphibians, birds, mammals and abundant flora. Back at the lodge, you can enjoy our daily nature presentation at the Ecological Center while waiting for dinner.
Overnight stay in Puerto Maldonado.
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Early in the morning we will depart on a 25-minute boat excursion to Chacra and the Quebrada de Gamitana to discover more mysteries of the rainforest. The Amazon is an almost inexhaustible source of exotic fruits and vegetables, many of which have healing properties that benefit the local communities living in the remote rainforest.
At the Gamitana model farm, surrounded by the sounds and aromas of the Amazon, you can see up close how local farmers grow a variety of ingredients and taste seasonal fruits. We will also visit the Gamitana stream, which is home to piranhas, caimans, turtles and birds that hide on its banks.
We will return to Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica for lunch on a 35-minute trip upriver. After lunch, we will have a relaxing 30-minute canoe ride in search of turtles, diving birds, nightjars and herons before returning to your lodge.
At night, venture out on the Night Forest excursion. Equipped with flashlights and accompanied by an explorer guide, walk among the foliage while your senses perceive movements among the vegetation and nocturnal sounds of the forest that appear from different directions around you.
Overnight stay in Puerto Maldonado.
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Enjoy your last day surrounded by nature as parrots sing in the trees and tanagers flit through the vibrant gardens.
Depending on the time of your return flight, embark on a 45-minute boat ride upriver to the port, where a car will be waiting to take you to the airport for your flight back to Lima.
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