Discover the magic of Peru on a unique journey that will take you from Lima to the incredible Amazon rainforest of Tambopata, passing through Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and the iconic Machu Picchu. Experience the biodiversity of the Amazon, explore ancient ruins, and immerse yourself in local culture on a trip full of adventure and nature. An unforgettable experience awaits you!
Arrival in Lima. Reception and transfer to the hotel.
Hotel in Lima
Transfer to Lima airport.
Flight Lima-Puerto Maldonado.
Reception at the airport and transfer to Maldonado Ecolodge, where you will be welcomed with a delicious cocktail or tropical juice. Board a motorboat for approximately 4 hours on the Tambopata River to reach Tambopata Lodge & Research Center (box lunch en route). Along the way, observe settler farms and various bird species. You may also spot families of capybaras, the world’s largest rodents. Upon arrival, reception and accommodation at the Lodge.
After a short rest, take a night walk in the forest to observe and listen to insects, bats, frogs, and possibly some nocturnal mammals. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge. The various sounds of the jungle will accompany your first night in the Amazon.
Overnight at the Lodge.
Early wake-up call (4:30 a.m.) for a light coffee or tea before setting off on a 40-minute boat ride upriver to the Chuncho Macaw Clay Lick in Bahuaja-Sonene National Park. Enjoy breathtaking natural scenery and observe wildlife along the Tambopata River. Upon arrival, weather permitting, witness one of the most spectacular wildlife displays: hundreds of parrots and macaws of various species descending to feed on the clay—a truly unforgettable experience!
Light snack provided. Mid-morning return to the Lodge for breakfast and free time (approx. 2 hours). Between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., take a short trip to a nearby beach for a refreshing swim and snacks. If the river level allows, visit the Gato Waterfall.
Optionally, upon prior request to the guide, try fishing for some of the 250+ fish species in the area or go kayaking or canoeing on the river. After lunch, take an ethnobotanical walk through jungle trails, learning about local medicinal plants and trees while observing the incredible Amazon ecosystem. Discover walking palms, ancient lupuna trees, snakes, and more. At nightfall, take a boat ride in search of caimans. Dinner.
Overnight at the Lodge.
After breakfast, return by boat along the Tambopata River to Maldonado Ecolodge, where you will leave your luggage, have lunch, and take a brief rest. Then, transfer again by boat for 30 minutes to Lake Sandoval. Walk 3 km through the jungle to the lake’s shore, where you will board a rowing canoe to explore its beauty and observe its wildlife, including kingfishers, herons, monkeys, and exotic birds.
With some luck, spot the family of giant river otters that inhabit the lake. Enjoy the opportunity to swim safely in its waters. Witness the transition from day to night as the sounds of diurnal birds and insects give way to the nocturnal symphony. Return to the Madre de Dios River and Puerto Maldonado.
After dinner, you may rest or explore the city on foot or by bicycle. Enjoy the lively nightlife of this welcoming town.
Overnight at Maldonado Ecolodge.
Farewell breakfast and free morning until transfer to the airport.
Flight Puerto Maldonado-Cusco.
Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Cusco.
Hotel in Cusco.
AM: Free morning.
PM: City tour. Visit the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and its Religious Art Museum, the Church of Santo Domingo or Koricancha. The tour continues to four archaeological sites near Cusco: the fortresses of Sacsayhuamán and Puca Pucara, the temple and amphitheater of Kenko, and the Tambomachay sanctuary.
Hotel in Cusco.
Excursion to Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Visit the town of Pisac and its authentic and traditional market, where you will find a variety of goods. The tour continues through the valley to Ollantaytambo, the Incas’ favorite residence and the only inhabited town dating back to Inca times. Explore the remarkable ruins of Ollantaytambo Fortress.
Lunch at a restaurant in the valley.
Drop-off at your hotel in the valley.
Hotel in the Urubamba Valley.
Transfer to the Ollanta Station to take the train to Aguas Calientes in the Machu Picchu area.
Bus ride up to the Sanctuary for a 2:30-hour guided tour.
Machu Picchu is considered both a masterpiece of architecture and engineering. Its unique architectural and scenic features, along with the aura of mystery surrounding it in much of the literature written about the site, have made it one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet. Machu Picchu has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 1983 as part of a cultural and ecological complex known as the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. On July 7, 2007, Machu Picchu was declared one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World in a ceremony held in Lisbon, Portugal.
Bus ride down to Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Cusco. Transfer to your hotel.
Hotel in Cusco.
Transfer to the airport.
Flight Cusco-Lima.
Reception and transfer to your hotel.
PM: Guided tour of Colonial and Modern Lima, including the historic city center, Plaza San Martin and Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, and the Government Palace. Visit the San Francisco Convent and its Catacombs. The tour continues through the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores.
Hotel in Lima.
Transfer to the airport.
Calle Esperanza 184 Of. 305
Miraflores, Lima 18, Peru
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