Discover this magnificent country by visiting its main attractions in just 9 unforgettable days. Start in Cusco, "Center of the Incan world" nd 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 in the 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. Do not miss this once in a lifetime opportunity.
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 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 Puerto Maldonado2-night all-inclusive accommodations in Puerto MaldonadoFlight from Puerto Maldonado 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 - Puerto Maldonado
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 Puerto Maldonado (PEM).Upon arrival at the airport a host will meet you for your transfer to your chosen lodge. You will travel by boat up the Tambopata River, arriving in the early afternoon. The river trip is a good opportunity to observe caiman, turtles, and riverside bird life.Spend the rest of the day at your leisure enjoying the surrounding area or relaxing at the lodge.Accommodation at the lodge (B, L, D)Day 7: Puerto Maldonado
All meals included at the lodge.You may choose from various excursions - see lodge description for details.Accommodation at the lodge (B, L, D)Day 8: Puerto Maldonado - Lima
Breakfast at the lodge.Early morning return by boat to Puerto Maldonado and the airport for your flight to Lima.Upon arrival at the airport in Lima (LIM) 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 9: Lima
Breakfast at the hotel.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.You can choose additional sightseeing tours and excursions as you go through the booking process.Accommodation in Lima (B)Day 10: Lima - USA
Breakfast at the hotel.A driver will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to the USA.
