Andes to Amazon trip in Peru

Arrive at Lima International Airport, where your private driver and local representative will greet you and provide a seamless transfer to your hotel. During a personalized briefing, receive your tailored itinerary along with insider tips to enhance your Peru travel experience.

The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure. Discover Lima’s renowned culinary scene, explore the colonial heart of the city, or stroll along the scenic coastline of Miraflores at your own pace.

Enjoy a guided half-day tour of Lima, the City of Kings. Explore the Historic Center with Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, Cathedral, and Religious Art Museum, then continue through San Isidro and Miraflores, stopping at Huaca Pucllana, El Olivar Park, and Larcomar for ocean views.

Conclude at the Larco Museum in Pueblo Libre, where you will admire its renowned pre-Columbian ceramics, textiles, gold and silver collection, and iconic erotic art exhibit.

Fly from Lima to Arequipa and meet your local guide upon arrival for a private transfer to your hotel. After time to settle in, begin your introduction to the city’s elegant colonial architecture and distinctive culinary heritage.

Your guided city tour includes the Main Square, the 19th-century Cathedral known for its gold and silver treasures, and La Compañía Church, a masterpiece of Jesuit design. Learn about the white volcanic sillar stone that gives Arequipa its “White City” character.

In the afternoon, explore the Santa Catalina Convent, a 17th-century walled complex that functioned as a cloister for centuries. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Arequipa.

Set out early with a private transfer across the windswept plains of Pampa Cañahuas in the Aguada Blanca National Reserve en route to Colca Canyon, one of the best places to visit in Peru and among the world’s deepest canyons.

Along the way, observe herds of vicuñas and alpacas, admire the volcanoes Misti and Chachani, and pause at highland lakes and panoramic viewpoints.

Stop for a warming cup of coca tea at a rustic roadside café before arriving in Chivay for lunch. Afterward, enjoy a short walk through town before transferring to your hotel.

Depart early for Cruz del Condor to watch Andean condors glide above the vast Colca Canyon and take in sweeping views. Continue past ancient Collagua terraces and through the traditional villages of Maca and Yanque before lunch in Chivay beneath the Sabancaya volcano.

Afterward, travel southeast toward Puno across dramatic high-altitude landscapes. Pause at the Lagunillas viewpoint to spot Andean flamingos and quiet lagoons before arriving in Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

Enjoy a full-day motorboat excursion across Lake Titicaca to Taquile Island, a Quechua-speaking community renowned for its living traditions and intricate handwoven textiles.

Continue to the Chucuito Peninsula to visit the Aymara community of Luquina, where you will savor a regional buffet with panoramic lake views.

Conclude at the Uros floating islands, ingeniously constructed from layers of totora reeds by the Uros people, often called the Water Tribe.

Transfer this morning to the Puno bus station with assistance for your scenic journey to Cusco, including guided stops and lunch along the way. Visit Pucará to admire traditional pottery and the iconic Pucará bulls, then cross the high pass of Abra La Raya, where vicuñas and llamas roam across the altiplano.

Enjoy a buffet lunch in Sicuani before continuing to the impressive Inca sanctuary of Raqchi. Stop in Checacupe to see its colonial arch and Inca bridge foundations, then visit Andahuaylillas Church, often called the Sistine Chapel of the Americas.

Conclude with a pause at Wacarpay Lake for peaceful mountain reflections before arriving in Cusco.

As part of your thoughtfully designed Peru itinerary, begin the day exploring Cusco’s archaeological heart. Visit Santo Domingo, built atop the sacred Koricancha temple, then head to the San Cristobal viewpoint for sweeping panoramas of the city.

Continue to the monumental fortress of Sacsayhuaman, a remarkable example of Inca engineering, and the ceremonial water shrine of Tambomachay.

Return to the Main Plaza for a guided tour of the Cathedral, admired for its red granite façade and intricate silverwork, before enjoying the afternoon at leisure.

Enjoy a full day of immersive exploration in the Sacred Valley. Begin at Awanacancha to learn about traditional weaving and natural dyeing techniques passed down through generations.

Continue to the vibrant Pisac Market to browse colorful textiles and handicrafts, then explore the nearby Pisac ruins, where terraced temples overlook the valley.

Conclude at the impressive fortress of Ollantaytambo, a monumental Inca citadel where masterful stone construction and original urban design remain strikingly visible.

Transfer this morning to the train station for a scenic ride from the Andean highlands into the lush cloud forest known as the eyebrow of the jungle.

Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, continue by bus to the mountaintop citadel of Machu Picchu for a guided exploration of its terraces, ceremonial spaces, and masterfully crafted stonework.

In the afternoon, return by train to Cusco, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Enjoy a free day in Cusco to explore at your own pace. Wander the cobbled streets of the San Blas district, browse artisan boutiques, or relax in a café overlooking the Main Plaza. Visit local museums, step into hidden courtyards, and photograph the striking blend of Inca foundations and colonial architecture.

Optional experiences such as a cooking class, market visit, or nearby hiking excursion can be arranged upon request. The day is entirely yours to design according to your interests and energy.

Your representative will meet you in the hotel lobby and transfer you to Cusco Airport, assisting with check-in for your flight to Puerto Maldonado.

Upon arrival, meet your guide and travel to the local operations center to store excess luggage before continuing to the Tambopata River port in the Native Community of Infierno.

From there, journey by boat to Posada Amazonas. Climb the canopy tower for sweeping views of the Tambopata River and spot macaws and vibrant birdlife. Dinner and an evening presentation on the Infierno ecotourism project complete the day.

Travel by boat to Tres Chimbadas Oxbow Lake and paddle quietly by catamaran in search of giant river otters, caimans, hoatzins, and horned screamers. Continue to the Parrot Clay Lick to observe colorful flocks of Mealy and Yellow-Headed Amazons, Blue-Headed Parrots, and Dusky-Headed Parakeets.

After lunch at Posada Amazonas, walk the Centro Ñape medicinal trail to learn about traditional plant remedies used by local communities. Following dinner, you may join an optional night walk to spot frogs and other nocturnal wildlife.

After breakfast, begin your return journey from the lodge. Travel by boat along the Tambopata River back to the river port, retracing the waterways that have defined your Amazon experience. Continue by road to the Puerto Maldonado headquarters before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.

Depending on airline schedules, an early morning departure may be required. Leave the rainforest with lasting memories of its remarkable wildlife, landscapes, and cultural connections.