The city of Lima

DAY 1 : ARRIVAL TO LIMA

Welcome to Lima! Upon arriving at Lima airport you will be taken to your hotel. Afterward, you’ll be able to take in the sights and sounds while on a tour of this incredible metropolitan city.

Malecon Miraflores

DAY 2: LIMA CITY TOUR

Take in the sights and sounds while on a tour of this incredible Metropolitan city.

Mealy parrots on a branch

DAY 3: ARRIVAL TO PUERTO MALDONADO

This morning you will travel to Puerto Maldonado and eventually to your jungle lodge. Once you leave Puerto Maldonado behind, you’ll be able to take in the tranquility of the Tambopata River and surrounding rainforest. At your lodge, you will have time to take a break and relax before you meet your jungle guide and get ready for the day. You will enjoy a delicious dinner in the evening before turning in early. Your jungle tour begins at the break of dawn.

Amazon Jungle Iquitos

DAY 4: AMAZON TOUR

You will awaken to the sounds of the rainforest, have breakfast, and then go to a nearby lake for your first Amazon adventure. If you’re careful, you can spot turtles, hoatzin, caimans, wading birds, and if you’re really lucky, endangered giant river otters. After that you’ll return to the lodge for a quick lunch and then get ready to take a jungle trail with your expert naturalist guide, who will explain the native uses of plants as well as show the inhabitants. After dinner, you can take a hike to see nocturnal creatures or you can decide to just hang out in your cabana hammock and relax.

Puerto Maldonado

DAY 5: AMAZON TOUR DAY 2

You will continue your Amazon tour with excursions in the morning and the afternoon to learn more about how local communities maintain the natural resources around them in everyday life. Hiking along the jungle trails you’ll encounter several species of birds, monkeys, and sloths. Be sure to indulge in all the Amazonian delicacies served during dinner as this is your last evening in the Peruvian rain forest.

View of Cusco from Korikancha

DAY 6: ARRIVAL TO CUSCO

Your flight to Cusco will land early in the morning, at an elevation of 11,150 feet or 3,400 meters. Try to take it easy on the first day, drink plenty of water and don’t eat too much.

The cathedral in Cusco city tours

DAY 7: CUSCO CITY TOUR

You will be able to have some free time to explore the majestic city of Cusco. You should check out one of a great number of museums, or perhaps visit San Pedro Market. Once the afternoon comes around, you’ll meet your expert guide for a tour of the city of Cusco where you’ll be able to see the Cathedral, the Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun), and the massive ruins of Sacsayhuaman that overlook the city. End the day with dinner at one of Cusco’s finest restaurants.

Sacred Valley

DAY 8: SACRED VALLEY TOUR

Get ready for an incredible day in the Sacred Valley. Haggle with the locals at Pisac Market for a variety of handmade clothing, climb to the top of the Ollantaytambo fortress for and amazing view of the terraced valley, and gaze at the snow-capped peaks of the Andes’ most sacred mountains. You’ll also enjoy a feast of Peruvian specialties at a restaurant in Urubamba. At night, you’ll sleep in a comfortable Sacred Valley hotel.

Machu Picchu

DAY 9: MACHU PICCHU TOUR

The day you’ve been waiting for! You’ll travel by train along the rushing Urubamba River – until you reach the extraordinary Andean cloud forest. Once you reach the train station you’ll take a 20-minute shuttle to the top of the mountain. Upon arrival, you’ll lay witness to the ancient Inca citadel, a mystical location hidden for hundreds of years. Your professional tour guide will take you for a tour around Machu Picchu’s most important sights. You’ll then take a train ride back to Cusco.

Sillustani Puno Lake Titicaca

DAY 10: ARRIVAL TO PUNO

After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll head to Puno via bus, southeast through the Andes. Once you arrive to the bus station in Puno, you will be escorted to your Lake Titicaca hotel overlooking the lake shore. Enjoy dinner at your hotel or have a look at our Puno Travel Guide for restaurant recommendations.
*Transportation options between Cusco and Puno include travel by bus, plane, and train.

The Uros Islands

DAY 11: LAKE TITICACA TOUR

Perfect for enthusiast photographers, your day will be filled with picturesque views of the magnificent Lake Titicaca and glacier-capped mountains that surround it. You will be taken to the floating islands of Uros, built from thick, hand-woven mats of totora reeds; and Taquile Island, home to a community renowned for its textiles and handicrafts. There is an archaeological site on Taquile that provides exceptional lakeside views. In order to get there you must climb 500 stone steps, so make sure you’re ready with plenty of water, sunblock, and comfortable shoes. You will be back in Puno by the early evening. Relax at your hotel or head to the city center to enjoy traditional Peruvian cuisine at one of the local restaurants.

Sillustani

DAY 12: DEPARTURE FROM PUNO

After having breakfast at your hotel you can then transfer to the airport for your journey home. You may also continue exploring this country’s wonders by adding an extra day in Puno or any other of our Peru travel destinations.

*Note: Activities may vary due to weather conditions and other considerations.

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Included:

* Hotels in all mentioned destinations

* All tours stated in the itinerary with English-speaking guides

* Ground transportation and entrance fees

* Breakfast at all hotels

* Train Machu Picchu – Cusco (Vistadome Train for 4-star and 5-star packages / Expedition Train for 3-star packages)

Not Included:

* Airfare

* Lunches and dinners (unless otherwise specified)

* Airport taxes

* Tips

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