Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and head to your hotel to settle in. The evening is yours to explore at your own pace. Consider walking along the Pacific cliffs in Miraflores as the sun sets, or find a local restaurant to try some Peruvian food. Your trip officially kicks off tomorrow.
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the Pacific cliffs of Miraflores
- Sample local Peruvian cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Miraflores - Day 2
Lima to Cusco
After flying over the Andes, you'll land in Cusco and have coca tea to help with the altitude. Then you'll explore this historic city, checking out the cathedral and the Temple of the Sun. From there, head to Sacsayhuaman fortress to see the massive stone walls built by the Incas. You'll also wander through the plazas and narrow streets that show the city's long history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Lima to Cusco
- Traditional coca tea welcome
- Visit cathedral and Temple of the Sun
- Explore Sacsayhuaman fortress
Landmarks/POIs Cusco Temple of the Sun (Qorikancha) Sacsayhuaman Cusco Cathedral - Day 3
Sacred Valley
You'll start in the Sacred Valley at the Pisac market, where local artisans sell textiles and handicrafts. After grabbing lunch with views of the valley, you'll visit Ollantaytambo's fortress with its stone terraces built into the mountainside. This town still has its original Inca layout, giving you a real sense of how people lived back then.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with valley views)
Included Activities
- Visit Pisac market
- Lunch in Sacred Valley
- Explore Ollantaytambo fortress and terraces
Landmarks/POIs Pisac Market Ollantaytambo - Day 4
Machu Picchu
Early morning train ride takes you through canyon landscapes to Aguas Calientes. From there, you'll head up to Machu Picchu with a guide who'll explain the temples, stones, and terraces. You'll have time to walk around and take in the site before heading back down by train, passing through the Urubamba Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey to Aguas Calientes (Peru Rail Train Ticket in Expeditions class)
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Visit Temple of the Sun
- Explore Intihuatana stone
- View agricultural terraces
- Return train journey through Urubamba Valley
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu Aguas Calientes Urubamba Valley - Day 5
Cusco to Puerto Maldonado
You'll fly over the Andes to Puerto Maldonado, then take a river journey to your eco-lodge in the rainforest. After checking in, there's a guided walk through the trails to learn about the plants and animals around you. Later in the evening, you'll take a river cruise looking for caimans and other wildlife as the sun goes down.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado
- Scenic river journey to eco-lodge
- Guided walk through rainforest trails
- River cruise to spot wildlife
Landmarks/POIs Puerto Maldonado - Day 6
Puerto Maldonado
Paddle across an oxbow lake early in the day, watching for giant otters, macaws, and possibly an anaconda. You'll have lunch, then try a canopy walkway high above the forest floor with views stretching out in all directions. After dark, a guided night walk shows you what comes out when the sun's gone.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Paddle across oxbow lake
- Wildlife spotting (giant otters, macaws, anacondas)
- Canopy walkway experience
- Guided night walk
Landmarks/POIs Oxbow Lake - Day 7
Puerto Maldonado
You'll visit a botanical garden and learn how local communities use rainforest plants for medicine. Then try traditional fishing in a jungle lagoon while monkeys hang around in the trees above. The afternoon is free time to relax at the lodge or do optional activities. Dinner tonight is special, eaten outdoors under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner under the stars)
Included Activities
- Visit botanical garden
- Traditional fishing techniques in jungle lagoon
- Farewell dinner under the stars
Optional Activities
- Optional afternoon activities
Landmarks/POIs Botanical Garden - Day 8
Puerto Maldonado to Lima
You'll cruise back downriver in the morning, looking for any final wildlife. Then it's a flight back to Lima, where you have your last evening in Peru. Check out the Barranco district if you want art galleries and ocean views, or book a dinner with ceviche and pisco sours to end things right.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- River cruise with final wildlife sightings
- Flight from Puerto Maldonado to Lima
Optional Activities
- Visit Barranco district for art galleries and ocean views
- Farewell dinner with ceviche and pisco sours
Landmarks/POIs Barranco - Day 9
Lima Departure
Your trip ends with a transfer to the airport. You'll head home with memories of mountain ruins, colorful markets, and rainforest experiences, plus the feeling of connecting with Peru's people and culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
