1 | Lima | Welcome to Lima, Peru’s vibrant capital! Upon your arrival at the airport, our private transfer will be waiting to whisk you away to your hotel. An original republican house from the 1920’s, Hotel Villa Barranco has been restored with great care, respecting the original architecture and art. | |
2 | Lima | Discover Lima's creative essence in Barranco, the city's artistic hub. Explore its colonial mansions, hidden plazas, and cultural vibrancy with an expert guide. Stroll along the "malecon" and the iconic "Bridge of Sighs" while learning about the neighborhood's bohemian history. Enjoy a coffee break at a local spot, mingling with locals. Visit the renowned Victor Delfin House and Art Studio. Shift your focus to modern Lima's panoramic views and journey to the Historic Centre. Visit the Lima Art Museum (MALI) to find centuries of Peruvian art. | Breakfast |
3 | Lima - Amazon Lodge | Fly to Puerto Maldonado, the gateway to the Amazon rainforest. Journey into the jungle on a boat ride along the Madre de Dios River to the enchanting Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion. Explore the surrounding ecological reserve, and begin your adventure with guided excursions, including a Twilight River excursion to spot nocturnal wildlife. End your day with an Amazonian-inspired dinner surrounded by jungle sounds. | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
4 | Amazon Lodge | After breakfast, visit Lake Sandoval, a serene ox-bow lake where you can paddle in a canoe and observe wildlife such as giant river otters and red howler monkeys. In the afternoon, explore the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, a series of hanging bridges through the rainforest canopy, where toucans, woodpeckers, and monkeys can be spotted. | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
5 | Amazon Lodge | Visit a native farm to learn about the Amazon’s agro-diversity and medicinal plants in a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. After lunch, enjoy a dugout canoe ride for native fishing and wildlife watching. Later, observe the nocturnal fauna at the inland collpa, a clay lick where wildlife is visible at night. | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
6 | Amazon Lodge - Sacred Valley | After breakfast, board a boat transfer back to Puerto Maldonado airport, fly to Cusco, then journey to the Sacred Valley. Enjoy leisure time at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, a tranquil hotel amidst the Sacred Valley’s beauty, with rooms offering views of the surrounding mountains and lush gardens. | Breakfast |
7 | Sacred Valley | Explore the Sacred Valley with visits to Chinchero to see ancient weaving traditions and an archaeological site, and Moray, an ancient agricultural laboratory. Enjoy a lunch at AMA, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, where local single mothers prepare traditional meals. Continue to Ollantaytambo, the Living Inca Town, known for its majestic fortress and preserved Inca layout. | Breakfast, Lunch |
8 | Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu | Take the Inca Rail train to Aguas Calientes, then continue to Machu Picchu. Explore the ancient citadel with an expert guide, uncovering the mysteries and history of this Inca wonder. Afterward, enjoy an overnight stay at Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo, a luxury hotel amidst lush tropical gardens. | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
9 | Machu Picchu – Cusco | Spend the morning at leisure in Machu Picchu, before traveling back to Cusco in the afternoon. Stay at the Costa del Sol Hotel, a restored 17th-century colonial mansion part of the Wyndham Green Certification Program, which embraces sustainability practices. | Breakfast |
10 | Cusco | Explore Cusco, the Imperial City. Visit the San Pedro Market, Koricancha Temple, and Sacsayhuaman Fortress. Discover Q’enqo and the Plaza de Armas, where the Cusco Cathedral stands with stunning colonial art and sacred artifacts. | Breakfast |
11 | Cusco | Visit Mama Seledonia's restaurant, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, where talented single mothers create exceptional Peruvian dishes. Enjoy a gastronomic tour of the Cascaparo market and learn about Cusco's indigenous ingredients. Prepare dishes with the chef and savor the meal. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore Cusco. | Breakfast, Lunch |
12 | Cusco - Puno | Travel to Puno, with stops at Andahuaylillas to visit a beautiful 17th-century church, Raqchi (Temple of Wiracocha), and La Raya, the highest point on the road with excellent photo opportunities. | Breakfast, Lunch |
13 | Puno | Visit the floating Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca, meeting descendants of the first Altiplano inhabitants. Continue to Taquile Island, known for its extraordinary textiles, and enjoy a traditional Guatia meal, including tubers, chicken, and trout cooked in an earth oven. | Breakfast, Lunch |
14 | Puno - Juliaca Airport | Transfer to the airport for your departure. | Breakfast |