Explore Machu Picchu and Sail The Amazon River

We know how exhausting international flights can be, so we will save you from the stress of navigating alone at the moment of your arrival in the Peruvian capital. Thus, at Lima Airport, our Machu Travel Peru host will be looking for you at the arrival gate to accompany you to the hotel of your preference.

Once installed in your room, you can take a comforting shower, leaving behind the fatigue of such a long flight and rest. Or, you can take advantage of the time to enjoy the best Peruvian gastronomy with a tasty lunch (on your own) in your hotel or surrounding areas.

Later, we will begin a fantastic city tour of Lima's colonial and modern zones.

You can lose yourself among republican squares of French style like the Plaza San Martin or the City's main square (Plaza de Armas) while wandering by a charming colonial alley called Jirón de la Unión. Following this, our guide will lead you to the colonial Monastery of San Francisco, where you’ll appreciate its beautiful Spanish baroque architecture and some religious sculptures from colonial times. But, the best of all will be exploring the hidden underneath its enigmatic catacombs! Here, you’ll know why this monastery was considered the first cemetery for the first Lima inhabitants.

Return to your hotel, appreciate a beautiful afternoon at your own pace by exploring zones of Miraflores, a Lima tourist district, like the beautiful Kennedy Park, or go shopping in the famous Larcomar Mall center.

This evening, for dining, we recommend you consider the restaurants Central or Maido, which are considered the best in the country and currently holding positions #1 and #6, respectively, in the world’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2023. Please remember that it is necessary to secure reservations in advance!

Our adventure in Andean lands is about to begin! After a satisfying breakfast provided by your hotel, our host will take you to Lima airport and send you on a comfortable, 75 minute flight to Cusco, the ancient Imperial Inca City.

You can watch the Pacific Ocean merge with blue skies through your plane window which give way to gigantic dunes. These, in turn, collapse on the slopes of gigantic Andean mountains. Which were conquered many centuries ago by the impressive Inca civilization.

On your arrival to Cusco, our local host will be waiting for you at the zone of arrival national flights at Cusco airport with a sign with your name. “It is not altitude sickness… it is the feeling of being close to heaven” is a phrase he’ll often say about the altitude. Thus, to avoid altitude sickness, we’ll move directly from Cusco airport to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, located 600 meters below Cusco. But please don't worry, you will get to enjoy all the wonderful sights of Cusco at the end of our journey once your body is perfectly acclimatized to the altitude.

Upon entering the Sacred Valley of the Incas, we will visit an exceptional project called Awanacancha, where you’ll be able to appreciate the 4 types of South American camelids bred in captivity: the llama, the alpaca, the guanaco, and the vicuña. Also, you can feed them and learn to distinguish them. As if this were not enough, the Sacred Valley locals who work there will show you how they use their Inca ancestors’ techniques to transform the delicate fur of these animals, especially the alpaca and vicuña, into beautiful and colored clothes through traditional weaving, like multi-colored belts and exquisitely embroidered blankets, among others.

Then, we’ll continue descending through the valley slope until we reach a spectacular Inca archaeological site over a hill called Pisac, with magnificent terraced fields on its hill slopes, among Inca enclosures, squares, temples, and even an Inca cemetery! Our first contact with a rich Andean past! Descending into the modern town, we will lose ourselves among the colored stands of the famous Pisac traditional market, where we will be fascinated by its beautiful handicrafts made by local people, like fabric crafts, sculptures, jewelry, and paintings with Andean thematic.

Next, we will go to a charming restaurant in the middle of the beautiful landscapes of the Sacred Valley to enjoy a delicious lunch made from local ingredients, fully included in our program. You can choose the restaurant, in advance, with the advice of our travel consultants.

Finally, we’ll go to our hotel in the middle of the spectacular scenery of the Sacred Valley and you can enjoy a delicious dinner here, on your own. A well-deserved sleep is guaranteed tonight!

The Sacred Valley still has treasures to discover, and you will not miss a thing! This day assures an unforgettable trip in a perfect climate. The Sacred Valley is known for its charming climate 365 days a year. First, you'll enjoy a delicious breakfast at your luxury hotel. Then, with our guide, we will begin our adventure through the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Discover Ollantaytambo, a fortress that was the last Inca refuge in Andean lands during the Spanish invasion. Wander among its narrow alleys, temples, enclosures and squares of well-carved, perfectly fitted, stone architecture. This incredible experience will be accompanied by stories and myths that your guide will tell you about the place. One notable mention, the fantastic ancient love story legend about an Inca military General and a beautiful Princess, the daughter of the Inca emperor Pachacutec.

Next, you will go to a charming restaurant in the middle of the beautiful landscapes of the Sacred Valley, to enjoy a delicious and exclusive lunch made from local ingredients. As if this were not enough, the variety of flavors and colors in its menu, dishes, and drinks will surprise you.

Then, our next stop will be the white slopes of Maras. There, you will enjoy the brightness of 2,000 small Inca salt wells that are still used by local people today to provide themselves with salt. By the way, the Maras salt is recognized worldwide as being perfect for grills and barbecues.

Moving on, our guide will transfer up to Moray, where you'll be fascinated by a series of circular terraces, in the form of rings, that go into the earth's deeps. These circle terraces were used as an Incan laboratory to acclimatize crops. They sowed a specific type of seed in each circular terrace, from the smallest and deepest ring to the largest, to see the quality of the harvest they obtained.

Finally, we’ll return to the hotel to for a deserved rest, you can take a relaxing shower or, maybe enjoy a fantastic dinner on our own.

The day to conquer Machu Picchu has arrived! After a delicious breakfast in your hotel, our host will take you to Ollantaytambo train station to dispatch you on a charming and comfortable train heading to Aguas Calientes, the modern town of Machu Picchu. The magical train trip will last one and a half hours, crossing the spectacular Peruvian jungle, always accompanied by the singing of exotic birds, leafy undergrowth, and the Vilcanota river that will follow the train's movement, like a snake on the lookout for its prey!

Once you arrive at Aguas Calientes train station, our local guide will await you at the arrivals gate. With your guide, you’ll go to the bus station to take a “CONSETTUR” bus heading to the top of a mountain where Machu Picchu citadel is located. After 35 minutes of the bus trip, the bus will drop you at the same entrance gate to Machu Picchu.

Then, you will enter the famous Inca citadel to start living the magic there! You can get lost between enclosures, squares, temples, and stone alleys perfectly carved and fitted. Exploring for two hours the mysteries and magic of an Inca citadel that continues to amaze the world with its beauty. Of course, as a soundtrack, you will listen to the stories of its construction, inhabitants, and function from your private guide.

Once the tour is over, but not before taking your dream photo of Machu Picchu, our tour guide will dispatch you in a CONSETTUR bus returning to Aguas Calientes town. There you’ll enjoy a fantastic lunch included in our program in one of the best restaurants in the zone.

Next, you’ll have to go to the Aguas Calientes train station to take your train to return to Cusco. There, you will take a comfortable train back to Ollantaytambo or Poroy train stations. Whatever station you arrive at, another member of our staff will wait for you to transfer to the Cusco Hotel, where you can enjoy a delicious dinner on your own, before taking a relaxing shower and enjoying a well-deserved rest.

Don't worry; as you can see, you will always be assisted at any departure or arrival point!

OPTIONAL: If you want to continue enjoying Machu Picchu, this package, like all the others, can be fully customized by adding a night in Aguas Calientes. So, on the following day, you'll be able to enjoy a second visit to the enigmatic Inca citadel or hike to nearby mountains like Huayna Picchu and get fabulous photos of Huayna Picchu. Just tell us your requirements, it’s as easy as that!

Are you ready to visit the beautiful, old, Capital of the Inca empire, the “Rome of America” . Of course, we refer to Cusco!  After your hotel provides a comforting and delicious breakfast, your guide will be ready to transport you into the past.

First, you’ll explore the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman, with its giant rocks perfectly fitted into its structure. The tour will continue by visiting the Qenqo Inca ceremonial center with its ancient sacrifice vestiges. Then, the Inca, military barrack, Puca Pucara will fascinate you with its beautiful views of Cusco. Following, our guide will show you the retreat place of the Inca sovereign called Tambomachay, with its beautiful water fonts, where the sovereign spent long periods resting and hunting.

Then, we will return to Cusco Center to lose ourselves in its charming stone alleys by appreciating the renaissance architecture of the Cathedral of Cusco and its famous painting collection of unique art style called "Escuela Cusqueña".

Later, your guide will lead you to Qoricancha temple, located a short distance from the Cathedral, where you will be fascinated with the mix of Inca and Spanish architectural styles, besides some original remains of the Inca temples inside it.

Finally, our tour will end in the main square. You might enjoy a nice lunch or dinner on your own in one of the nearby restaurants, or we can arrange transport to drop you off at your hotel. Whatever your decision, tell your guide what you would like to do!

Are you ready to leave the Peruvian Andes and visit the fantastic Amazon rainforest ? So, you’ll only have to enjoy a comforting breakfast fully included in your Cusco hotel reservation and let yourself go.

You will have the morning at leisure to enjoy the ancient Inca capital Cusco at your pace. Enchanting traditional markets, cozy neighborhoods, lovely alleys, and much history you’ll find in this beautiful city.

At a predetermined hour at the afternoon, MACHU TRAVEL PERU staff will take you to the Cusco airport from your hotel and send you on a flight to Lima.

After a comfortable 90 minute flight, our Lima local host will welcome you at Lima airport and take you to a close airport hotel to enjoy the day resting and preparing yourself for the fantastic adventure of the next day.

Of course, our host will recommend you enjoy a delicious lunch and dinner in the same hotel or surrounding restaurants.

This day, our adventure through the Peruvian Amazon will begin with a fantastic breakfast in your Lima hotel. Early in the morning, you will be taken to Lima airport by our local host to depart on a comfortable flight to Iquitos. The flight takes 90 minutes to reach the Capital of the Peruvian Amazon.

From the window of your plane, you can watch the imposing Pacific Ocean disappear in front of undulating dunes. These, in turn, fade into the foothills of giant and snow-capped mountains that will give way to lush jungle and Amazonian foliage.

Once in Iquitos, your local guide will wait for you with a sign indicating your name at the national flight arrivals gate of Iquitos International Airport . He'll take you to downtown  Iquitosfor an unforgettable City Tour. After this experience, a delicious lunch will await you to crown this afternoon.

Following on, your tour guide will take you on a 90 minutes Journey up to the little town of Nauta.

There, you will board your fabulous cruise. On board, the cruise personnel will instruct you on safety protocols. And, after a brief informative talk, you will occupy a comfortable 5-star cabin which we think is the best way to begin your adventure through the Amazon River.

At night, enjoy a delicious dinner suggested by the menu a-la-carte of Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, a worldwide recognized Peruvian Chef, and his innovative Amazon cuisine. Of course, afterward, you will toast the beginning of a fantastic Amazon adventure with fine South American wine. A restful sleep is guaranteed tonight!

OPTIONAL: You can choose different options for cruises and the number of days to enjoy. Please, contact our Travel agents for more information.

Our first complete day in the Amazon will be full of sound and colors. Very early in the morning, we'll explore the most essential zones of Pacaya Samiria, where the jungle wildlife is most active, like exotic birds, parrot types, and even friendly river otters.

Then, later in the morning, the cruise will make a short stop, and we will begin a hike towards Belluda Caño. In the dry season, this paradise on earth offers two visit options: the Flooded Forest and the Dry Land Forest, where we'll be able to see fantastic animals like hummingbirds, woodpeckers, pygmy marmosets, snail kites, nun birds, and even blackbirds. Our hike will finish in a beautiful lagoon with endangered freshwater fish. There, we can navigate its calm waters aboard a canoe.

Alternatively, in the rainy season (November - March), we can navigate the Belluda Caño stream and discover monkeys, parrots, macaws, Morpho butterflies, a variety of falcons, such as the “laughing falcon,” named for its loud falsetto call.

In the afternoon, we will sail along the Rio Dorado to fish for piranhas! Without a doubt, it is an unforgettable activity. On the way we may see pink dolphins swim with us, and if we are lucky, we will be able to observe them and even swim with them! These friendly animals live in the freshwater rivers of the Amazon. Make sure you bring swimwear, a waterproof camera, and snorkels.

At night, your guide will take you on a night safari along the riverbank in search of giant reptiles, mysterious nocturnal birds, alligators, among others.

At the end of the day, you will return to the cruise to rest and enjoy a delicious dinner.

OPTIONAL: You can choose different options for cruises and the number of days to enjoy. Please, make contact with our Travel agents.

NOTE: The strict order of each-day activities can vary due to weather conditions and other considerations. Therefore, your local guide will inform you about the experiences and details to enjoy each day.

Today, is not only about viewing the natural habitat, but also a bit of a physical adventure. We will kayak over the calm waters of the Zapote River, navigate parallel to one of its banks and we will enjoying seeing giant and prehistoric iguanas resting on some dry logs under the hot sun, very close to the river. The squirrel monkeys will be other friendly companions. They usually hang from the highest branches of trees, remaining in groups and making a lot of noise.

At noon, you will enjoy a picturesque and delicious picnic lunch in the shade of giant Amazon trees.

In the afternoon, you will walk on the mainland to learn about frogs, insects, and medicinal trees. Back on board, you will enjoy a magical sunset. At the same time, you will arrive at the  Pacaya River, the heart of Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, the biggest reserve of protected wetlands, lagoons, mangroves, coconut palm trees, and streams. you can even enjoy the waters of one of its peaceful lagoons by swimming in it.

A delicious dinner, with a quiet rest, is guaranteed tonight.

OPTIONAL: You can choose different options for cruises and the number of days to enjoy. Please, make contact with our Travel agents.

NOTE: The strict order of each-day activities can vary due to weather conditions and other considerations. Therefore, your local guide will inform you about the experiences and details to enjoy each day.

Our last day in the jungle will begin with a delicious breakfast, on board, made with fruit and local ingredients. Next, we will go to Lake Clavero, to practice sailing on small aluminum boats or swimming in its calm waters while we enjoy the exotic fauna and flora of the place. You can even see artisanal rafts accompanying you from a nearby local town on this magical experience.

In the afternoon, you will return aboard the cruise and head towards the Yarapa River skiffs, where you can practice Kayaking. In addition, the endemic animals of the area will leave you speechless! Then, the inhabitants of the town near Puerto Miguel will share their customs of life that date back many years. You will also be able to learn about medicinal plants and the perfect interrelation between humans and nature.

Upon returning to your cruise, you will enjoy a comforting dinner under the luminosity of the stars. Then, the entire crew will introduce themselves to the guests, thus closing an unforgettable day in the jungle.

OPTIONAL: You can choose different options for cruises and the number of days to enjoy. Please, make contact with our Travel agents.

NOTE: The strict order of each-day activities can vary due to weather conditions and other considerations. Therefore, your local guide will inform you about the experiences and details to enjoy each day.

We know that this is the most difficult part of the journey. Being able to say goodbye to such good moments. That's why we want to make this part more bearable. You only will have to enjoy an exquisite breakfast provided by your hotel.

Next, at a predetermined time, your host will transport you to Iquitos International Airport, to dispatch you on your flight to Lima, where you will be able to take your international flight to your home country.

Like the sound of our "Explore the Machu Picchu and Sail on the Amazon River" tour? Do you have extra requests or questions? Please don’t hesitate to write to us. We will always be attentive to personalize your dreams in Peru at your desire!

NOTE: The strict order of each-day activities can vary due to weather conditions and other considerations. Therefore, your local guide will inform you about the experiences and details to enjoy each day.