Discover this magnificent country by visiting its main attractions in just 10 unforgettable days. Start in Cusco, "Center of the Incan world" and the capital of its dynasty. High in the Andean mountains, this is also the gateway to the Pisac Valley, the Ollantaytambo Fortress and last but certainly not least, Machu Picchu, one of the great wonders of our world. Move on to Puerto Maldonado and the Amazon jungle where you will be taken to one of the most remote places in the world. You will see and feel the energy and intensity of the jungle along with its incredible people and their way of life. Finish up in Lima, the city of kings. A mix of colonial and modern architecture, Lima is a fascinating city and a great place to end this adventure.
Packages booked "without air" do not include flights within Peru. You may include these flights for approximately $180 per segment. Due to fluctuating fuel surcharges, these prices are subject to change. Your final price will be determined upon confirmation of all services. Please contact us for more details.
Package Includes
Continuing flight from Lima to Cusco2-night hotel accommodations in CuscoRoundtrip Backpacker Train Tour from Cusco to Machu PicchuRail upgrades available: Vistadome Train and Hiram Bingham Train1-night hotel accommodation in Machu Picchu1-night hotel accommodation in CuscoFlight from Cusco to Lima1-night hotel accommodation in LimaFlight from Lima to Iquitos2-night all-inclusive accommodations at the Explorama LodgeFlight from Iquitos to Lima2-night hotel accommodations in LimaTours, transfers and meals as specified in itineraryHotel taxes and service charges24 hour emergency telephone numbersVacation Package Itinerary
Day 1: Depart USA
Depart the USA on your overnight scheduled flight.Day 2: Cusco
Upon arrival at the airport in Cusco (CUZ) a host will meet you, transfer you to the hotel and assist you with hotel check in.Tour of Cusco and its Ruins - This afternoon's tour of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere includes important landmarks of enchanting Cusco and also the nearby ruins of Kenko, Puca-pucara, Tambomachay as well as the Sacsayhuaman fortress. Once the center of the Inca civilization, modern Cusco is a delightful combination of Inca and colonial architecture. During the tour, you will visit Cusco's Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church and the Plaza de Armas.You can choose additional sightseeing tours and excursions as you go through the booking process.Accommodation in CuscoDay 3: Cusco - Sacred Valley - Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel.Full Day Excursion to the Pisac Indian Market and the Ollantaytambo Fortress (Tu, Th, Su) - Morning departure for a drive through the fertile countryside to the colonial village of Pisac. During your visit to the bustling marketplace you will have the opportunity to bargain with the natives for many different types of Peruvian handicrafts and jewelry. After lunch the tour continues to the village of Ollantaytambo for a visit to its impressive Inca fortress.You can choose additional sightseeing tours and excursions as you go through the booking process.Accommodation in Cusco (B, L)Day 4: Cusco - Machu Picchu
Breakfast at the hotel.Excursion to Machu Picchu with overnight stay - Early wake up for a train ride through the sacred valley of Urubamba to the "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu. Perched 8,200 feet above the valley, it was hidden by mountains and semi-tropical jungles for 400 years until discovered by Hiram Bingham of Yale University in 1911. Archaeologists believe that the Inca "Virgins of the Sun" took refuge from the Spanish Conquistadors here.You can choose to upgrade from the Backpacker Train to the Vistadome Train or Hiram Bingham Train as you go through the booking process.All transfers are included.Lunch in Machu Picchu.You can choose additional sightseeing tours and excursions as you go through the booking process.Accommodation in Machu Picchu (B, L)Day 5: Machu Picchu - Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel.Free morning to enjoy one of the most incredible sights on earth, the ruins of Machu Picchu (admission fee not included). Take as much time as you need to study the mysterious ruins, hike Huayna Picchu, stroll to the Inca Bridge or walk toward the Inca Trail to find the legendary Sun Gate.Afternoon shuttle bus to the train station for your return trip to Cusco.Upon arrival, transfer from rail station to hotel.Accommodation in Cusco (B)Day 6: Cusco - Lima
Breakfast at the hotel.A driver will meet you in the lobby of your hotel for your transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima.Upon arrival at the airport a host will meet you, transfer you to the hotel and assist you with hotel check in.Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.You can choose sightseeing tours and excursions as you go through the booking process.Accommodation in Lima (B)Day 7: Lima - Iquitos - Explorama Lodge
Breakfast at the hotel.A driver will meet you in the lobby of your hotel for your transfer to the airport for your early morning flight to Iquitos (IQT).Reception at the airport, brief city orientation and transfer to the Explorama dock. Fifty mile journey down the Amazon River to Yanamono Stream where Explorama Lodge is located.Lunch at the lodge.Afternoon hike along the "Lake Trail" through lowland rainforest which is seasonally flooded. During the high water season, this excursion is done by open boat!Dinner at the lodge.Night walk or open boat ride to enjoy the sounds of the rainforest and stars of the Southern sky.Accommodation at the Explorama Lodge (B, L, D)Day 8: Explorama Lodge
Breakfast at the lodge.Morning walk along the "Bushmaster Trail", where scientific studies by the Missouri Botanical Gardens have found the world's highest biodiversity of trees per square hectare. Your guide will point out many plants used in medicine today and many that we may use in the future.Lunch at the lodge.Afternoon open boat trip along the Amazon in search of either of the two species of freshwater dolphin found in the river and a chance for an afternoon swim.Dinner at the lodge.Click on the Explorama Lodge resort description for more details.Accommodation at the Explorama Lodge (B, L, D)Day 9: Explorama Lodge - Lima
Breakfast at the lodge.Morning walk along a local river trail with stops along the way to visit the "ribere?os" or river people, visit a river school, see the local sugar cane rum "factory"or visit our resident American medical doctor in her clinic sponsored by the Rotary Club.Lunch at the lodge (if departure time permits).Transfer back to Iquitos for your flight to Lima.Upon arrival in Lima, you will be transferred to your hotel.Accommodation in Lima (B)Day 10: Lima
Tour of Colonial and Modern Lima and a Visit to the Gold Museum - This half day tour visits both the colonial and modern sections of this "City of Kings." Colonial sites include the lovely Plaza de Armas with its cathedral and palace, and the exquisite Torre Tagle Palace modern day seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In modern Lima, drive along the exclusive residential areas of Miraflores and San Isidro. Then visit Peru's famous museum which houses a priceless collection of pre-Colombian gold artifacts as well as the private armory of Miguel Mujica Gallo. Some of the cultures represented in this collection include the Chavin, Paracas, Nazca, Tiahuanaco and Inca.Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.You can choose additional sightseeing tours and excursions as you go through the booking process.Accommodation in Lima (B)Day 11: Lima
Breakfast at the hotel.A driver will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight back to the USA. (B)
