Amazon & Incan Adventure

From$3399USD
14 days,Lima to Lima
Trip Code: SPPID

Traversing the Amazon jungle for three nights with a local naturalist, Partaking in a cultural exchange with the indigenous peoples of Lake Titicaca, Experiencing on-site lectures with a local expert in the Sacred Valley and at Machu Picchu, Participating in demonstrations and tastings of local food and drink

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If you’re looking to savour Peru’s highlands but don’t want to miss its rainforests, this is the adventure for you. Spot macaws in the jungle and caymans on the riverbanks before heading into the Andes. From the bustling city of Lima to the mystery of the Sacred Valley, our handpicked guides will bring you deep into the heart of the Incan empire. Embrace cultures past and present in Cuzco before marvelling at mountain vistas from the comfort of your coach as you travel by rail to Machu Picchu. From ancient ruins to the Amazon and Lake Titicaca, the mysteries of Peru await.

What's Included

  • Arrival transfer - Welcome gift - Amazon Jungle walking and boat excursions (3 nights) - Orientation walking tour of Cuzco - Introductory Spanish lesson - 2-day Sacred Valley tour with visit to the Pisac market and tour of the Pisac and Moray Ruins - Visit to the Ccaccaccollo Community and the Planeterra sponsored Women's Weaving Project - Tour the salt pans of Las Salineras - Visit Ollantaytambo Fortress town and ruins - Visit a local chicha house - Traditional Pachamanca-style dinner - Tour of Machu Picchu and 2-day entrance - Tour of the Sillustani ruins and a visit to a local farm - Boat tour of Taquile and Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca - Tour of historic Lima and Pueblo Libre - Visit to Bodega Santiago Queirolo with Pisco Sour demonstration and tasting
  • 13 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners (Allow USD230-360 for meals not included.)
  • Comfort hotels (10 nts), G Lodge Amazon (3 nts)
  • Van, minibus, plane, motorized canoe, boat, train, walking, hiking.
  • Discovery Adventures guide, local guides
  • Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12
Map of the route for Amazon & Incan Adventure Click to enlarge
Places Visited
  • Peru
Day 1 Lima

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

Days 2-4 Amazon Rainforest (3B,3L,3D)

Fly to Puerto Maldonado and continue by fast motorized canoe to the comfortable G Lodge Amazon, which boasts sustainable operational initiatives like solar panels, a recycling program and rechargeable flashlights. Guided excursions by expert naturalists to spot wildlife and learn more about the jungle.

Day 5 Cuzco (1B)

Fly to Cuzco. Orientation walk of the city and introductory Spanish lesson, optional visits to museums and leisure time for personal exploration.

Days 6-7 Sacred Valley (2B,1L,1D)

Two full days with an expert local guide exploring the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We visit the Ccaccaccollo community and the Planeterra-sponsored Women's Weaving Project and the Pisac market. Partake in on-site lectures at the Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Moray ruins. Learn about the pre-Incan salt pans of Las Salineras and enjoy a traditional Pachamanca-style dinner of local specialities.

Days 8-9 Aguas Calientes/Machu Picchu/Cuzco (2B)

Enjoy a scenic train ride through the Andes to Aguas Calientes. An on-site lecture by our expert local guide and 2-day entrance to Machu Picchu are included. Option for hiking around the archaeological site and leisure time for shopping. Return by train to Cuzco on Day 9.

Day 10 Cuzco (1B)

Enjoy the city of the Incas at your leisure. Optional activities include: horseback riding, archaeological sites such as Sacsayhuaman, Tambo Machay and Puca Pucara, visits to churches and museums, whitewater rafting, rock climbing and shopping.

Days 11-12 Puno (2B,1L)

Scenic drive to Puno with a visit to the Sillustani Ruins and funeral towers and stop for a tour and demonstrations at a local farm. On Day 12 take a boat tour of Lake Titicaca and the Uros reed islands where the indigenous people teach us about their history and culture. We also enjoy a typical, local lunch and have free time for shopping for handicrafts.

Day 13 Lima (1B)

Fly back to Lima and visit the historical centre of Lima and the Pueblo Libre neighbourhood. We stop at a local bodega to learn the history of Pisco and have a local mixologist demonstrate how to make a Pisco Sour. After, enjoy a tasting.

Day 14 Depart Lima (1B)

Depart at any time.

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