Sacsayhuaman Ruin

Peru Discovery with Amazon Rainforest

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Tour Code: ODY-PE-012
Destination: Peru
  • Duration10 Days
  • Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
  • Tour Style Classic

About This Trip

Combining Amazon rainforest adventure, awe-inspiring Inca ruins, and vibrant local culture, this 10-day tour will show you the best of Peru. Begin in Lima before venturing deep into the Amazon to spot exotic wildlife and lush jungle landscape. Then, head to the Andes to witness the Inca Empire's grandeur in Cusco, Sacred Valley, and the legendary Machu Picchu. Return to Lima for a cultural finale, touring its historic center.

Itinerary Summary

  • DAY
    PLACE
    HIGHLIGHTS
  • 1
    Lima
    Arrival
  • 2 - 5
    Muyuna Lodge
    Lake Leoncito, Boat Excursion to Lake Sapote, Swim with Pink and Grey Dolphins, Jorge Caño, San Juan de Yanayaku village
  • 6
    Cusco
    Cusco Cathedral, Sacsayhuaman, Convent of Santo Domingo, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay
  • 7
    Sacred Valley
    Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo
  • 8
    Machu Picchu
    Inca Ruins in Machu Picchu, Expedition Train to Aguas Calientes
  • 9 - 10
    Lima
    Larco Museum, Cathedral of Lima, Departure
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Itinerary

Upon arrival at Lima airport, meet our English-speaking personnel and take a private vehicle to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
  • Lima

Take the morning flight to Iquitos, which is known as the "capital of Peruvian Amazon". Head to the port after arriving and take a boat to your lodge (about 3 hours ride). Take a short rest and have lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, hike to Lake Leoncito, where you'll appreciate the immense variety of flora and fauna around the lodge, such as the massive ceiba trees, seasonal flowers, squirrels, Pygmy marmoset (the smallest monkeys in the world), Tamarin monkey, Howler monkey, etc. After watching the sunset over the forest of mirrors, return to the lodge. At night, take a boat excursion to see alligators, nocturnal birds, and mammals.

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  • Iquitos

Early in the morning, take a boat trip to Lake Sapote, a charming jungle lake where you can spot many different birds, such as parrots, jacanas, kingfishers, herons, panguana, partridges, pigeons, cormorants, and horned screamers. Then head to Lake Moena to observe sloths, the night monkey, squirrel, monk, stump, and many other species.

After lunch, have another boat trip to the lakes of Purura and Corriente for catching different kinds of fish, including the famous piranha. At night, take a walk in search of huge frogs, anacondas, and tarantulas.

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  • Iquitos

Head to the Amazon River to swim with pink and grey dolphins this morning. On the way back to the lodge, you can see the famous Victoria Regia, iguanas, and the bird "hoatzin".

Visit Jorge Caño by boat in the afternoon, looking for different monkeys, especially the howler monkey. Chat with the friendly people of San Juan de Yanayaku village and walk around the village to know how they make a living in the jungle. Drive back to the lodge for dinner. At night, go canoeing to discover the mysterious rainforest life.

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  • Iquitos

Go on a boat trip to the beautiful Casha Lake to see different species of birds and monkeys. Explore on foot or in canoes based on the level of the river. In the afternoon, take a boat ride back to Iquitos' port and transfer to the airport for a flight to Lima. Upon arrival, meet our personnel and be transferred to the hotel.

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  • Lima

Take the morning flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, be transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon, explore the mythical capital of the Inca Empire - Cusco on a join-in guided tour. Walk into Incan streets to discover the gorgeous Cathedral and the Convent of Santo Domingo. Go to the magnificent Inca ruins in Sacsayhuaman, uncover the archaeological mysteries of the Inca Empire, and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Cusco. Continue to the ruins of Qenqo, home to fascinating Inca altars. Next, venture to the military ruins of Puca Pucara, a circular Inca site with large walls, terraces, and staircases, soak in the natural beauty of the surrounding jungle and ruins, amazed by the rocks' color changing red at sunset. Finally, immerse yourself in the beautifully peaceful atmosphere at another Inca archaeological site of Tambomachay.

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  • Cusco

Explore the beautiful Peruvian countryside and the magical Sacred Valley on a join-in guided tour. First, you will visit a bustling indigenous market in the town of Pisac, interact with the local people and purchase some exotic souvenirs. After lunch, continue the journey to Ollantaytambo, an extraordinary Inca citadel where we can find the amazing rock formation representing the Inca god Wiracocha. Return to Cusco after the tour.

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  • Cusco

Take a 25-minute private drive to Poroy railway station to catch the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes (about 3.5 hours ride). You can appreciate the fascinating scenery along the sacred Vilcanota River during the train journey. Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up at the exit and accompany you to take the public bus to Machu Picchu. At the "Lost City of the Incas", you will marvel at the mysterious Inca citadel, discover the story behind it, and admire the charming natural environment. After that, board the bus returning to Aguas Calientes, and take the Expedition train back to Poroy. Upon arrival, be escorted by your private driver to your hotel in Cusco.

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  • Cusco

This morning, be escorted by your private driver to the airport for the flight to Lima. On arrival, meet our personnel and go to the hotel. In the afternoon, take a private guided tour to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the historic center of Lima, you will visit legendary landmarks like the colossal Cathedral and the Santo Domingo, walk into the intriguing Larco Museum, an extensive private collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, including the famous gallery of pre-Columbian erotic pottery.

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  • Lima

Take a private transfer to the airport at the scheduled time. Say goodbye to Peru and have a nice journey back to your sweet home.

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