Description
From the cobbled streets of Cusco to the beautiful Sacred Valley, and the enigmatic Machupicchu to the Amazon jungle for rare and fascinating Amazon wildlife, Peru Adventure is a dynamic 10 days tour private journey that promises diversity.
The carefully crafted itinerary is designed to include core cities and sites of interest: Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Puerto Maldonado, Lake Titicaca. From exploring impressive archaeological sites to admiring the amazon jungle and the glassy reflections of Lake Titicaca, on this journey we will hear traditional teachings, participate in ceremonies, and undertake the powerful alive culture of Peru.
Peru Adventures takes in just that. Covering history, scenery, contemporary lifestyles and culture, this program delivers a comprehensive introduction to the riches of Peru.
Activity Level
3-5
Our hiking difficulty ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, activities with a rating of 1 being least difficult, activities with a rating of 5 being most difficult.
Hiking Distances
4 – 10 Miles
Quality of Trails
Mountain Trails
Day 1 | Arrive in Lima
Most flights from the US arrive late at night and an overnight in Lima is required. Upon arrival at the Lima International airport, you will clear Immigration and Customs. After you have picked up your luggage an English-speaking representative will be expecting you from your international arrival, will greet you and give you your customized welcome pack with a booklet of your trip itinerary and other useful information before whisking you off to your hotel, assisting you with all check-in procedures.
Accommodation
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
Day 2 | Lima – Cusco – Sacred Valley
Visit Pisac market and the Ruins
Upon arrival in Cusco, you will head to the Sacred Valley. En-route, stop for a short visit of Awanacancha camelid ranch where you will have the opportunity to meet llamas, alpacas, vicuñas and guanacos.
In Pisac experience the sights and sounds of the town’s famous market, with its variety of handcrafts and fresh produce. After lunch we will continue on to the Pisac ruins. With Inca masonry of superlative quality, the stunning terracing following the contours of the mountain and superior view of the valley will leave you in awe.
Accommodation
Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Welcome Dinner
Day 3 | Sacred Valley
Adventure & Culture Activity in the Sacred Valley
Today, choose from adventure and cultural activities. A popular option is to visit Maras and Moray, must-see highlights of the Sacred Valley. Maras is the site of unusual salt pans, consisting of a huge number of photogenic watered terraces that collect salt which have been in use since pre-Colombian times. Near Maras lie the most enigmatic Inca terraces at the site of Moray.
This unique site, probably used for agricultural experimentation, consists of several enormous terraced circular depressions. Following your visit, head to Huacatay restaurant for a three-course lunch. It’s also possible to hike between Maras and Moray, optionally including a gourmet private pop-up picnic lunch.
Alternatively, go on a trek through the Sacred Valley from Chinchero to Huayllabamba village. This short, downhill hike begins in Chinchero, a small Andean village with colonial buildings, original Inca streets and impressive Inca walls, and follows a stream until it eventually meets the Vilcanota River in the Sacred Valley.
The trek follows an incredibly well-preserved Inca Trail to the small village of Huayllabamba and is perfect for families due to its relative ease. A box lunch is included. The total trek is about 7-8 kilometres (4.3-5 miles), which is approximately three to four hours of hiking.
Adventure-seekers can alternatively choose to stand-up paddle and mountain bike in the Sacred Valley, surrounded by mountain scenery. Paddle for a few hours (suitable for beginners) and after a gourmet picnic lunch on the shores of the lake, start your downhill mountain biking adventure (some previous biking experience necessary).
Crossing the gorgeous valley on wheels will help you understand why it was so sacred to the ancient Inca people and why here they felt close to the “Pachamama”, Mother Earth.
Accommodation
Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 | Sacred Valley
Ancasmarca Ruins
Visit the Calca farmers market & Inca temple of Ancasmarca
After breakfast we will travel to the upper mountains of the sacred Valley, our first stop will be Calca where you going to have a opportunity to visit the farmers market, this traditional market is one of the most important in the Sacred Valley, one of its main purposes is to provide the freshest products for the locals, and what better opportunity to see the daily life of the people of this little town.
Our next stop will be Ancasmarca for a guided tour of this seldom-visited archeological site of Ancasmarca, a small village located high up in the windswept plains, after we will continue whit a exceptional trekking by a Inca trail for about 2 hours, thru an incredible views of the glaciers and farmlands and towering peaks to the remote village of Totora, where we will enjoy a picnic lunch before we return to the hotel.
Accommodation
Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay
Meals
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 | Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu Town
Visit to Ollantaytambo Ruins, Afternoon Train to Machu Picchu Town
Today you will visit the fabulous town of Ollantaytambo and its archaeological sites.
The town is unique in that it still preserves its original Inca plan with people living in traditional cancha enclosures once occupied by the Inca elite.
The archaeological compound is a sensational sight to behold and is of great historical significance for the Incas during the Spanish Conquest: It was here that one of the greatest battles of the Conquest was fought and one of the few where the Incas defeated the Spaniards.
After lunch in the afternoon hours we will board the train to the town of Machu Picchu enjoy a spectacular views descending into the Sacred Valley and passing through lush landscapes and Andean villages.
Upon arrival you will be assisted and get transferred to the hotel, you have the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure to relax and explore this colorful town.
Accommodation
El Mapi Hotel Machu Picchu Town
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 | Machu Picchu
Guided tour to in Machu Picchu
This morning you’ll will visit Machu Picchu ruins with your guide.
Early in the morning hours you will board the bus to the ruins, “Magnificence” is the only word to describe the scene as you gaze upon the ruins of Machu Picchu. The main destination on many travelers’ lists, the ‘lost city of the Incas’ is a man-made marvel that has become a symbol for the ingenuity and prosperity of one of the most expansive empires in Latin American history.
Only a century ago were the incredible ruins uncovered; a two year-excavation led by Yale archaeologist Hiram Bingham and the National Geographic Society of Washington DC allowed Machu Picchu to gain the prominence that it deserves. Enjoy a 2-3 hour guided visit of Machu Picchu before spending the remainder of the afternoon exploring the ruins after the majority of visitors have left the site.
Optionally hike to Inti Punku, the “Sun Gate”, take a more strenuous climb to Huayna Picchu or climb to the top of Machu Picchu Mountain, located south of the Citadel and offering spectacular panoramic views.
Following your visit, take the bus back to the town of Aguas Calientes to catch the Vistadome train (approx. 1.5hrs) back to Ollantaytambo, where a private vehicle will be waiting to drive you to Cusco (approx. 2hrs).
Accommodations
El Costa del Sol Hotel Cusco
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 | Day Trek to the Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley
Early in the morning you will be collected from Cusco to take a private transfer through the fertile Vilcanota Valley, en-route to the village of Cusipata. You will then pass through the community of Quisacancha, where you can expect to see locals shepherding both llamas and alpacas.
After the three hour ride you will arrive to an area called Collpapampa, which will be the starting point for your hike. Upon arrival we will meet out staff of horsemans. After some instructions we will begin to ascend with a beautiful view of the mountain Nevado del Inca.
You will ascend for about 1 hour, riding through intriguing formations of red sandstone. This part of the ride offers excellent opportunities to study geological wonders and admire the unique beauty of the landscape.
Upon arrival at Vinicunca, you will get to marvel at the multicolored strata that paint the mountains red, yellow, ocher, gray, and blue. After enjoying the impressive colored landscape, you will descend for about 2 hours through the red valley that leads to the end of the trek, where you will enjoy a picnic lunch before taking your private transfer back to Cusco.
Accommodation
El Cost a del Sol Hotel Cusco
Meals
Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 | Cusco – Amazon Rainforest
Cusco – Tambopata National Reserve – Fly to the Amazon Rainforest
Our representative will meet you in the lobby of your hotel, 2 1/2 hours before your flight departure, in order to assist you with checkout, and then escort you to the airport for your flight to Puerto Maldonado.
Upon arrival from Cusco, you will be greeted by the staff of the Hacienda Concepcion Lodge.
To reach Hacienda Concepcion Lodge, a ten minute road transfer takes you to their jetty for a 45 minute boat ride. You will have time for an afternoon trail walk.
Come nightfall, head out along the river in search of Caiman.
Accommodations
Hacienda Concepcion Inkaterra Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9 | Amazon Rainforest
Tambopata National Reserve – Activities in the Amazon Rainforest
Visit Lake Sandoval in the Tambopata National Reserve. Glide in a wooden canoe across the beautiful, mirror-like oxbow lake that is home to the endangered giant river otter.
In the afternoon see the rainforest from a new perspective, from the canopy walkway. Ascending the first tower, 29 meters above the forest ground, you begin your encounter with the treetop realm. Be on the lookout for bright toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, monkeys and the three-toed sloth.
Activities at Hacienda Concepcion are a la carte. You may opt for the wetlands walk later on. In this lush ecosystem on wooden walkways, you may observe the various species of amphibians, birds, mammals, abundant flora, and trees — and there is a possibility to see serpents of this flooded marshland.
Accomodations
Hacienda Concepcion Inkaterra Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10 | Amazon Rainforest
Tambopata National Reserve – Activities in the Amazon Rainforest
After breakfast embark on a trip to Gamitana Creek, located 25 minutes by boat from the lodge.
Be introduced to local exotic fruits and plants. Explore the rainforest along the banks of a winding, dark- water creek that is home to many piranha, caiman, turtles and birds.
After lunch, enjoy the Hacienda Concepcion excursion, with over 200 different plant species, and learn about the uses and benefits of traditional tropical flora. This is followed by a 30-minute canoe trip to look for turtles, sun grebes, nightjars and exotic herons. Return to the lodge and perhaps enjoy a night trail to see nocturnal critters.
Accommodation
Hacienda Concepcion Inkaterra Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 | Amazon Rainforest – Lima
Fly to Lima and on to the US or extension options.
Enjoy a full breakfast before departure. A 45-minute return trip by boat on the Madre de Dios River takes you to Puerto Maldonado, in order to bard a domestic flight back to Lima and then home.
Alternatively we can also arrange extensions within Peru or other South American countries.
Meals
Breakfast
What’s Included
- – All hotels as listed in the itinerary (Lima: Hotel Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima City, Cusco: Hotel Costa del Sol Cusco, Sacred Valley: Hotel Sonesta Posada del Inka Yukay, Machu Picchu: Hotel El Mapi by Inkaterra, Puerto Maldonado (Amazon): Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción)
- Meals as Indicated in the Itinerary, Including Welcome Dinner in the Sacred Valley
- All Private Transfers Per Itinerary
- All Private Tours Per Itinerary
Not Included
- Domestic and International flights
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuity
**Please note, we always do our best to follow the set itinerary, however please know it can change occasionally based on temporary access restrictions, guest ability/injury, and or natural events that can be out of our control.
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