Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima, Peru's capital and largest city. After settling in, there's plenty to do on your own terms. The city has nice beaches if you want to relax, and it's famous for seafood restaurants where you can grab dinner. There are museums to check out and the nightlife is really lively if you're interested in exploring that scene later.
Optional Activities
- Visit beaches
- Explore seafood restaurants
- Visit museums
- Experience nightlife
Landmarks/POIs Lima - Day 2
Lima
This morning you'll start with a panoramic tour of Huaca Pucllana, an ancient administrative center with pyramids and plazas. After that, a guided walking tour takes you through Lima's historic center where you'll see the Central Reserve Bank Museum, Plaza de Armas (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the Cathedral, and Government Palace. You'll also walk through the Monastery of San Francisco to see its catacombs. The day wraps up at Park of Love with views out to the sea.
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Huaca Pucllana
- Guided tour of Lima's historic center (Plaza Grau, Palace of Justice, Plaza de San Martin)
- Central Reserve Bank Museum (BCR) visit
- Plaza de Armas/Plaza Mayor visit
- Cathedral viewing
- Government Palace viewing
- Municipal Palace viewing
- Monastery of San Francisco and catacombs visit
- Park of Love visit with sea views
Landmarks/POIs Huaca Pucllana Plaza Grau Palace of Justice Plaza de San Martin Central Reserve Bank Museum (BCR) Plaza de Armas Cathedral of Lima Government Palace Municipal Palace Monastery of San Francisco Park of Love - Day 3
Lima to Puerto Maldonado
You're heading out of Lima to Puerto Maldonado, known as Peru's biodiversity capital. Once you arrive, there's a guided city bus tour, then you'll travel by riverboat for about 30 km along Rio Bajo Madre de Dios to reach the lodge. During the boat ride, watch for capybaras, caimans, water turtles, herons, and birds of prey. You'll get a welcome drink and lunch waiting for you at the lodge.
- Meals
- Lunch (Hearty lunch served at lodge)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer and flight assistance in Lima
- Puerto Maldonado city bus tour
- Canoe/riverboat ride to lodge on Rio Bajo Madre de Dios
- Wildlife observation during river transit
- Welcome drink with Amazon tropical fruit nectars
Landmarks/POIs Puerto Maldonado Rio Bajo Madre de Dios - Day 4
Lake Apu Victor & Monkey Island
Today is a full day in the jungle. The morning starts with a hike through pristine forest trails that leads to Lake Apu Victor, where there's an observation deck for watching wildlife. In the afternoon, you'll head to Monkey Island to see different primate species and colorful birds. Later, you'll catch the sunset and head back to the lodge for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at lodge), Lunch (Lunch at lodge), Dinner (Exquisite dinner at lodge)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at lodge
- Guided forest hike to Lake Apu Victor
- Lake Apu Victor observation deck visit
- Wildlife observation at Lake Apu Victor
- Lunch at lodge
- Guided visit to Monkey Island
- Sunset viewing at Monkey Island
- Dinner at lodge
Landmarks/POIs Lake Apu Victor Monkey Island Madre de Dios River - Day 5
Lost Cocha
After an early breakfast, there's a guided forest hike to Lost Cocha, a spectacular wetland system with an observation platform for wildlife viewing. The afternoon is yours to relax at the lodge, and there's an optional botanical garden to visit if you want. Later, dinner is at the lodge, and you can join optional bar activities in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at lodge), Lunch (Lunch at lodge), Dinner (Delicious dinner at lodge)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at lodge
- Guided forest hike to Lost Cocha
- Lost Cocha observation platform visit
- Wetlands walk and wildlife observation
- Lunch at lodge
- Free time for photography around lodge
- Dinner at lodge
Optional Activities
- Visit botanical garden and medicinal plants/fruit trees
Landmarks/POIs Lost Cocha - Day 6
Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
You'll leave the lodge after breakfast for a 45-minute boat trip back to Puerto Maldonado airport, then fly to Cusco where your guide meets you. In the afternoon, there's a cooking class at Chocomuseo. You'll tour San Pedro market to learn about local ingredients, then work with a bilingual chef to cook a full Peruvian meal from scratch. Part of the class includes making handmade Pisco Sour, and you get to enjoy everything you've prepared.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast before departing lodge), Dinner (Traditional Peruvian dishes at Chocomuseo)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at lodge
- Riverboat transfer to Puerto Maldonado airport
- San Pedro Market guided tour
- Cooking class at Chocomuseo with bilingual chef
- Handmade Pisco Sour preparation
- Traditional Peruvian meal
Landmarks/POIs San Pedro Market Chocomuseo - Day 7
Cusco & Nearby Ruins
You'll explore Cusco's historic center, which blends Spanish colonial and Inca architecture. The guided tour includes the Temple of the Sun, Plaza de Armas, San Pedro Market, and Papa Museum. After that, you'll visit nearby ruins like Kenko with its underground galleries, Tambomachay known for its water channels, Puca Pucara (a red fortress), and Sacsayhuaman, which is an imposing fortress with incredible stonework.
Included Activities
- Cusco historic center guided tour
- Temple of the Sun visit
- Plaza de Armas visit
- San Pedro Market visit
- Papa Museum visit
- Kenko ruins tour
- Tambomachay ruins tour
- Puca Pucara fortress tour
- Sacsayhuaman fortress tour
Landmarks/POIs Temple of the Sun (Qorikancha) Plaza de Armas San Pedro Market Kenko Tambomachay Puca Pucara Sacsayhuaman - Day 8
Sacred Valley
Today you're heading to the Sacred Valley, which the Incas chose for its ideal geographic and climate conditions for farming. You'll stop at Pisac Market to browse local handicrafts and see what local artisans are selling. Then you'll spend time in Ollantaytambo, a small town with cafes and restaurants where you can see some fine stonework from the Inca period.
Included Activities
- Pisac Market visit
- Ollantaytambo town visit
Optional Activities
- Enjoy coffee or meal at local cafes and restaurants in Ollantaytambo
Landmarks/POIs Pisac Market Ollantaytambo - Day 9
Machu Picchu
An early train ride takes you to Aguas Calientes in the morning. There, your representative will meet you and take you to Machu Picchu, one of the world's greatest ancient architectural wonders. You'll explore the site's nearly 200 structures set between the Andes and the Amazon basin. After touring, you'll take the train back to Cusco.
Included Activities
- Train journey to Aguas Calientes
- Machu Picchu guided tour
- Train return to Cusco
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes - Day 10
Cusco to Lima
At a scheduled time, your driver will pick you up and take you to Cusco airport for your flight back to Lima. This wraps up your Peru tour.
