From the Andes to the rainforest in eight days.
From Lima, the journey continues to Cusco with the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu by train, and ends in the Amazon rainforest of Madre de Dios, at Puerto Maldonado, with two nights at a full-board lodge. Accommodation in 3-, 4- and 5-star categories.
Highlights
Colonial Lima: Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral and the Santo Domingo convent
Imperial Cusco and the Sacsayhuamán fortress
Sacred Valley: Pisac and the Ollantaytambo fortress
Machu Picchu by train, one of the New Wonders of the World
Madre de Dios Amazon rainforest at Puerto Maldonado
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1
Day 1: Arrival in Lima
Arrival in the city of Lima. You are met and transferred to the hotel. Accommodation in Lima.
Day2
Day 2: Colonial and modern Lima
In the morning, a half-day tour of Lima. Panoramic view of the Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial site from the 4th century. A walk through the historic centre with the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the City Hall and Lima Cathedral, and a visit to the Santo Domingo convent, with its baroque façade, where Santa Rosa de Lima and San Martín de Porres rest. Accommodation in Lima.
Day3
Day 3: Lima – Cusco and archaeological park
Flight to Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire. In the afternoon, a visit to the Koricancha, the ancient Temple of the Sun, the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral, and the archaeological park with the Sacsayhuamán fortress, the Kenko shrine, Puka Pukará and Tambomachay. Accommodation in Cusco.
Day4
Day 4: Sacred Valley of the Incas
Excursion to the Sacred Valley. The artisan market and archaeological site of Pisac, with its Inca terraces and temples. Buffet lunch in Urubamba (drinks not included) and a visit to the Ollantaytambo fortress. Accommodation in the Sacred Valley.
Day5
Day 5: Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Train through the Andean landscapes to Aguas Calientes and a bus to the citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the New Wonders of the World. Guided tour of the Inca citadel and lunch in Aguas Calientes. Return train to Cusco. Accommodation in Cusco.
Day6
Day 6: Cusco – Puerto Maldonado (Amazon rainforest)
Flight to Puerto Maldonado (arrival before midday is recommended). Reception and land and river transfers to the lodge in the Madre de Dios rainforest. Check-in and rainforest activities according to the chosen lodge. Overnight at the lodge.
Day7
Day 7: Puerto Maldonado: day in the rainforest
Full day of activities in the Madre de Dios rainforest according to the chosen lodge. Full board at the lodge. Overnight at the lodge.
Day8
Day 8: Puerto Maldonado – Lima
At the indicated time, river and land transfers to Puerto Maldonado airport for the return flight to Lima (departure before midday is not recommended).
Suggested hotels
Britania Miraflores
Standard
Miraflores
3-star option in Lima.
Air conditioning
Elevator/lift
Currency exchange
Smoke-free property
Security guard
Ticket assistance
Galería de artes visuales Ccoriwasi · 320 m
Centro Cultural CCORI WASI · 330 m
Playa Waikiki
José Antonio Deluxe
Superior
Miraflores
4-star option in Lima.
Air conditioning
Elevator/lift
Currency exchange
Smoke-free property
Security guard
Newspapers
Parque 7 de Junio · 280 m
Parque John F. Kennedy · 280 m
Playa Waikiki
José Antonio Cusco
Superior
Cusco
4-star option in Cusco.
24-hour reception
Currency exchange
Smoke-free property
Security guard
Ticket assistance
Garden
Wanchaq · 260 m
Qorikancha · 590 m
Plazoleta de Santo Domingo · 650 m
Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega · 760 m
Sonesta Cusco
Superior
Cusco
4-star option in Cusco.
Shopping on site
Computer
Elevator/lift
Currency exchange
Smoke-free property
Heating
Wanchaq · 220 m
Centro Cusco de Arte Nativo · 410 m
Qorikancha · 530 m
Plazoleta de Santo Domingo · 590 m
Aranwa Cusco
Luxury
Centro Histórico
5-star option in Cusco.
Shopping on site
Computer
Air conditioning
Elevator/lift
Currency exchange
Smoke-free property
Plaza Regocijo · 120 m
Museo Histórico Regional · 130 m
Plaza de Armas · 280 m
Museo Inka · 380 m
Palacio del Inka
Luxury
Centro Histórico
5-star option in Cusco.
ATM
Shopping on site
Computer
Air conditioning
Elevator/lift
Currency exchange
Museo Quechua · 40 m
Plazoleta de Santo Domingo · 60 m
Qorikancha · 60 m
Plazoleta Santa Catalina · 330 m
Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay
Superior
Yucay
4-star option in Valle Sagrado.
Shopping on site
24-hour reception
Smoking areas
Currency exchange
Smoke-free property
Heating
Yucay Museo · 360 m
Mirador Misionero · 980 m
Kaqlla Kancha · 1.4 km
Standard, Superior and Luxury categories available. Final accommodation is confirmed by date and availability.
What's included
Included: Accommodation in Lima: 2 night(s) with breakfast
Included: Accommodation in Cusco: 2 night(s) with breakfast
Included: Accommodation in Valle Sagrado: 1 night(s) with breakfast
Included: Accommodation in Puerto Maldonado: 2 night(s) with breakfast
Included: Airport / hotel / airport transfers (private)
Included: Transfers to bus and train stations (private)
Included: Half-day tour of colonial and modern Lima
Included: Half-day tour of Cusco and the Sacsayhuamán archaeological park
Included: Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas (lunch included)
Included: Machu Picchu by Expedition or Voyager train (lunch included)
Included: Land and river arrival and departure transfers in Puerto Maldonado
Included: Full board at the rainforest lodge and activities according to the chosen lodge
Included: Excursions, entrance fees and guiding in regular (shared) service
What's not included
Not included: National and international airfare
Not included: National and international airport taxes and visa fees
Not included: Early check-in and late check-out
Not included: Meals not mentioned in the programme
Not included: Drinks not included with meals
Not included: Expenses not specified in the programme
Not included: Optional excursions and services
Not included: Tips and gratuities
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Travel insurance
Not included: Anything not expressly mentioned as included