Across the Amazon to the Andes: 10 Days / 9 Nights

Your Machu Picchu Vacation Package starts with an airport pickup. Our representative will meet you at the airport upon your arrival to take you to your hotel. It will be a 45-minute drive to Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel. It is located overlooking the shimmering waters of the Pacific Ocean.

After breakfast at your hotel, we will pick you up and transport you to Lima airport at a designated time. You will be boarding an hour and 40-minute flight to Puerto Maldonado.

Puerto Maldonado is the gateway to Tambopata. Upon your arrival our representative take you to Capitania Port from the airport.

Here, you will be embarking on a 45-minute ride by a motor boat to our luxury lodge. It is nestled in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest. The boat ride from Puerto Maldonado to the lodge is a once in a lifetime experience where you can spot distinct species of mammals and birds during the ride.

On arrival, our hotel staff will extend a warm welcome. We will be serving a native beverage as a welcome drink. Once you have settled in your respective room, we will serve a [specific type of meal] for lunch. This will be a typical Amazonian meal.

After lunch, we will give you a short tour of the area. We will return to the lodge so you can relax.

After dinner, we will embark on a night tour to spot some nocturnal creatures. Our local expert will help you spot them from a safe distance. You will also have the opportunity of spotting caimans. Their shimmering red eyes are a true treat to watch. The tour will last for approximately [specific duration].

Once you have completed the tour, we will return to the lodge.

The third day of your Machu Picchu Vacation Package is your first full day in the Amazon Rainforest. After having a native breakfast, we will begin the tour.

We will embark on a wooden boat for a ride along the Amazon River to the entrance of Lake Sandoval. From the pier, it is an 8-kilometer (4.9 miles) hike to the lake. Along the way, you will spot white otters, caymans, and squirrel monkeys, among other wild animals and mammals.

Lake Sandoval is considered one of the prominent lakes in the Amazon Rainforest, primarily because of its ecosystem.

Our local expert will explain the life of each animal and mammal you will be spotting in Lake Sandoval.

Once you have enjoyed the visit, we will return to the lodge for lunch. You will have the evening free to yourself. You can enjoy the sunset from the lodge or relax and soak in the Amazon vibes.

We will begin the day quite early in the morning. After a typical Amazonian breakfast, we will embark on a short hike. The day’s itinerary is designed to offer you an authentic and unique Amazon experience.

Our experience begins with a canopy tour. A 30-meter-high suspension bridge offers staggering views of the jungle. You will spot different bird species, including Woodpeckers and Macaws, during the walk.

After the canopy tour, we will be touring the Gamitana creek. It is home to many exotic wildlife species. We will return to the lodge for lunch after traveling and witnessing these animals in their natural habitat.

In the afternoon, we will embark on a 30-minute boat ride to the botanical gardens. This is a must see in the Tambopata National Reserve. The garden is home to different butterfly species. Our local expert will explain their existence to you in detail.

On our way back to the lodge, we will stop at some local farms in Hacienda Concepcion. Here, you will get a first-hand insight into the local way of farming. The owner of the land will demonstrate different methods that are used there.

After that we will be return to the lodge.

The fifth day of the Machu Picchu Vacation Package marks our last day in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest. After an Amazonian breakfast, we will leave the lodge and embark on a 45-minute boat ride back to Puerto Maldonado.

We will transport you to the airport from the boat pier. You will board a direct flight to Cusco at noon.

Our team will welcome you to our hub, Cusco. We will drive you to an Alpaca farm where you will see how locals breed these Andean animals.

We will then visit an Andean Textile Industry where you will see how locals extract wool from Alpacas, dye them, and knit them to produce sweaters and more.

After that we will drive you to a viewpoint from where you will have the opportunity to witness the stunning beauty of the valley.

We will then drive to a local restaurant for a traditional Andean lunch. Most restaurant owners in the Sacred Valley also own farmlands. So, you can expect a farm fresh meal to be served.

After lunch, we will drive you to the administrative capital of the Incas, Ollantaytambo, where you will be staying for the night.

You will be waking up to a traditional Andean breakfast. After breakfast, we will give you an immersive tour of the archaeological complex of Ollantaytambo.

This is the former administrative capital of the Incas. The town is nestled amidst two peaks, each home to the remains of Inca fortresses. We will be touring the main fortress, which also houses the remains of an Inca temple.

This site was sacred to the Incas. When the Spanish conquistadors intended to invade the town in 1537, this holy place turned into a deadly battleground.

After an immersive tour of Ollantaytambo, we will drive you to Pisac. Along the way, we will be stopping for lunch. Your “Farm to Table” lunch in this family-owned restaurant will include local flavors.

After lunch, you will have time to walk around the property and see how they produce the White Corn of Cusco.

We will then drive to Pisac. Home to a traditional handicraft market and arguably the second largest Inca ruin after Machu Picchu, Pisac offers an excellent introduction to life in the valley.

We will begin with a tour of the Inca ruins here. Our local expert will be sharing some interesting facts about the remains of this massive Inca fortress.

After the tour, we will drive you down to Pisac’s main square. There you can explore a traditional market, which is a must-visit. Craftsmen and women from neighboring villages gather here to sell their products. This is an ideal place to buy some souvenirs.

After some shopping, we will head back to your hotel in Ollantaytambo.

After an early morning breakfast, we will drive you to the train station in Ollantaytambo. You will board a train to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu.

The three-hour train ride offers staggering views of the snow-capped peaks as it snakes through the highland villages and farmlands.

As we get closer to Aguas Calientes, located in the tropical region, you will witness a change in weather.

Once in Aguas Calientes, we will transfer you to your hotel in the city. After checking in, we will take a 30-minute bus ride up the hill to the entrance of Machu Picchu Citadel.

Before entering the citadel, we will serve you a buffet lunch at one of the restaurants in Machu Picchu.

After lunch, we will enter the citadel for a detailed tour of the Inca sites.

We will begin with a brief introduction of the prominence of the citadel to the Incas. We will then visit the prime sites of Machu Picchu, like the remains of the central plaza, farmlands, Inca temples, and more.

After the tour, you will have time to relax and take in the views of the Inca citadel.

After getting to enjoy the citadel, we will take the bus back to Machu Picchu town and back to your hotel for the night.

If desired, you can revisit Machu Picchu early in the morning.

We recommend visiting early in the morning to witness the golden rays of the rising sun beaming on the Inca walls as the blanket of clouds would unveil the Inca citadel.

You can also hike to Huayna Picchu Peak for a panoramic citadel view. Please note that the hike up to Huayna Picchu is quite challenging.

Also, just like hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, you will need a permit to hike to Huayna Picchu, which sells out months in advance. So please let us know when booking the tour if you wish to hike Huayna Picchu.

Once you have explored the Inca citadel, we will take the bus back to Machu Picchu town. We will be serving you lunch at one of the finest restaurants in Aguas Calientes.

After lunch, you will have some free time to explore the cobblestoned streets of Aguas Calientes. You can also visit the hot springs here.

Later in the afternoon, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where we will meet our driver to transport back to Cusco.

We will take you to your hotel in the heart of the Inca City.

After breakfast at your hotel, you will have free time to explore the city independently. Later in the afternoon, we will pick you up from your hotel for a detailed Cusco City Tour.

On this guided tour of Cusco City, we will be visiting the prominent landmarks of Cusco. We will start with a visit to Qorikancha, the Inca temple of the sun, which was demolished during the Spanish conquest, and the church of Santo Domingo, which was built on its remains.

We will then drive you up the hill to Sacsayhuaman. This is a notable Inca site in Cusco. The fortress has walls perfectly cut to join them without using types of cement.

After visiting those sites, we will drive further out of the city to Q’enqo. This is the remains of an Inca ceremonial site. The Incas used this place to do their offerings and for the mummification of corpses.

We will then head to Tambomachay. This is the remains of an Inca spa reserved for elite families. The ducts here were built during the Inca rule and still carry water from the nearby lake.

After getting an insight into the Inca architecture here, we will visit Puca Pucara. The name in Quechua means Red Rock. It is named after the color it bears at dusk.

After visiting these prime Inca sites, we will drive you back to Cusco City and to your hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will transport you to Cusco Airport for your flight back to Lima.