Essence Of Peru

From$3099USD
14 days,Lima to Lima
Trip Code: PEE

Searching for wildlife in the Amazon, exploring ruins and haggling in Sacred Valley markets, savouring views from the train to Machu Picchu, seeing traditional life on Lake Titicaca, sampling seafood in Lima.

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This adventure has it all—explore the awe-inspiring Amazon from the comfort of our intimate and exclusive 'G Tambopata Ecolodge’ and embrace cultures past and present in Cuzco where you’ll have lots of time to explore ruins, museums and markets. Delight in the views of the Sacred Valley from the comfort of your coach as you travel by rail to Machu Picchu. With years of experience, we employ the best local guides, so that you’re free to enjoy the beauty of the region.

What's Included

  • 3-day excursion to G Adventures exclusive rainforest lodge (2 nights), Cuzco city tour, Sacred Valley Tour, Guided tour of Machu Picchu, Guided tour of Taquile and Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca, Arrival transfer and breakfast daily.
  • 13 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners. (Allow USD280-440 for meals not included.)
  • Comfort hotels (11 nts), G Adventures exclusive rainforest lodge (2 nts).
  • Private van, plane, train, boat, canoe.
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, Local guides.
  • Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 10
Map of the route for Essence Of Peru
Places Visited
  • Amazon
  • Machu Picchu
  • Peru
Day 1 Lima

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

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

Fly to Puerto Maldonado and continue by motorized canoe to our comfortable, intimate and exclusive 'G Lodge Amazon’. Enjoy guided excursions by expert naturalists to spot wildlife at nearby oxbow lakes, clay licks and tree-top towers. Included rubber boots while at the lodge.

Day 4-6 Cuzco (3B)

Return by boat to Puerto Maldonado and fly to Cuzco. Included city tour and free time to explore the city's museums and local markets. Active options include whitewater rafting, horseback riding and mountain biking.

Day 7 Sacred Valley/Ollantaytambo (B)

Full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo ruins along with a visit to a Planeterra weaving project in a local community. Shopping opportunities at a local market.

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

Train to Aguas Calientes. Guided tour of Machu Picchu and an optional visit to the Inca Bridge before returning to Cuzco.

Day 10 Cuzco (B)

Free day in Cuzco.

Days 11-12 Puno/Lake Titicaca (2B)

Travel to Puno by private vehicle. Visit to the floating Islands of Uros and guided tour of Lake Titicaca. Optional visit to Sillustani burial site.

Day 13 Lima (B)

Transfer to Juliaca and fly back to Lima.

Day 14 Lima (B)

Depart at any time.

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