ITINERARY
Day 1: Lima.
On arrival at Lima international airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel located in Miraflores surrounded by beautiful parks.
Evening: Overnight in Lima.
(D)
Day 2: Private afternoon Lima Tour.
After lunch, we will drive you downtown into the city of the Kings; our English speaking guide will do his best for you to know Lima: the Plaza de Armas, with the baroque cathedral, the Palacio de Gobierno (Governors Palace), the Archbishop's Palace with its big carved wooden balconies, and the convent of San Francisco, whose bright yellow facade covers a grisly secret. Underneath the convent lie extensive catacombs that served as the cemetery for the whole of Lima during the colonial period!
Evening: Overnight in Lima.
(B, D)
Day 3: Flight Lima Cusco (11,150 ft).
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your early morning flight to Cusco.
On arrival at Cusco airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel, located in the center of Cuzco; you will have time to rest and adjust to the altitude.
Afternoon: Private tour of Cusco and nearby Inca Ruins.
14:00: Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and show you the highlights of Cusco, the colonial cathedral, the great temple of Korikancha and the 4 impressive Inca ruins around Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, with its massive walls, Qenko, site of carved living rock, Puca Pucara, an Inca lodging Site & Tambo Machay, known as the Baths of the Inca.
Evening: Overnight in Cusco.
(B, D)
Day 4: Private tour of the Incas’ sacred valley.
After breakfast, you will be driven to the Incas’ sacred valley, visiting the famous Indian Market of Pisac where you'll be able to interact with the local families or buy handicraft, souvenirs, learn about the local culture, see the native villages and have a guided tour of Ollantaytambo Fortress, an incredible Royal Inca site where the Incas made one of their last stands against the Spanish.
Evening: Overnight in Cusco.
(B, L, D)
Day 5: Train journey Cusco–Aguas Calientes.
Morning: you will be transferred to Ollantaytambo train station to board the Vista dome train to Aguas Calientes (the base town of Machu Picchu).
Private guided tour of the hidden city of Machu Picchu (8,200 ft)
On your arrival at the train station your guide will pick you up and take a 25 minute bus journey to Machu Picchu, the most impressive and mysterious Inca Site where you will enjoy a private tour and learn more about the history of this site, who lived here, how it was discovered in modern times and why the Spaniards never found it. You will have some insight into the various features of this sacred city and have free time to really enjoy yourself alone in this spectacularly located site, an unforgettable experience that will stay with you forever!
Afternoon: Train journey back to Cusco.
On your arrival at Cusco train station you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel.
Evening: Overnight in Cusco.
(B, L, D)
Day 6: Flight Cusco – Lima. Romantic Dinner!
Transfer to the airport to board your morning flight to Lima.
On arrival at Lima airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel located in Miraflores.
Evening Romantic Dinner:
Our driver will pick you up from your Hotel and take you by private motorcar to the famous La Rosa Nautica Restaurant where you will have a specially prepared romantic dinner enjoying a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean under the stars! Our driver will pick you up from La Rosa Nautica and bring you back to your Hotel.
Evening: Overnight in Lima.
(B, D)
Day 7: Flight Lima Iquitos – Ceiba Tops.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your early morning flight to Iquitos.
On arrival at Iquitos airport you will be met by our representative and have a brief city orientation then you will be transferred to the Explorama dock to start you Amazon adventure through the Amazon River, you will have a twenty-five mile journey down the Amazon to Ceiba Tops a very comfortable lodge where you will have a private room with air conditioning and hot water.
In the afternoon you will have a hike in the beautiful primary rainforest reserve surrounding Ceiba Tops which includes many huge trees festooned with epiphytes. After dinner there may be local flute or guitar music at the El Toucan Bar or you can hear the guides who are always ready to relate some of the many legends of the Amazon forest.
(B, L, D)
Day 8: Ceiba Tops.
Morning boat ride spotting for dolphins, to visit a small village of Yagua Indians where your guide will explain you about the Yagua Indian culture and how it was affected by the arrival of Europeans and the passing of time. There will also be an opportunity to see some of the local crafts and for a demonstration of the blowgun which some of the Yagua elders still use for hunting. In the afternoon you will have a walking excursion to the neighboring town of Indiana. Originally a Franciscan mission, Indiana has grown into a large river community with its own market, high school and small hospital.
(B, L, D)
Day 9: Ceiba Tops Canopy Walkway Ceiba Tops.
Early morning departure from Ceiba Tops by boat to the narrow motorcar crossing connecting the Amazon and Napo Rivers to continue by boat to Explor Napo Lodge for breakfast. Hike to the spectacular Canopy Walkway spanning over 500 meters (one-third of a mile), connected by tree platforms, and reaching a height of over 35 meters (115 feet) but accessible without any type of climbing skill or equipment. After lunch, visit the "ReNuPeRu" Ethnobotanical Garden where over 240 medicinal plants are cultivated by a local shaman who will explain the nature of Amazonian natural healing and the uses of some of the plants. Return to Ceiba Tops in time to enjoy the pool or hammocks before dinner.
(B, L, D)
Day 10: Ceiba Tops Iquitos and flight to Lima.
Your choice of a morning walking or boating excursion to further enjoy the rainforest and Amazon River or time to relax by the pool until departure time. In the afternoon you will be transferred to Iquitos and to the airport.
On arrival at Lima airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel in Miraflores, the bustling, cosmopolitan area of the city.
The evening is yours, you may be want to enjoy an evening meal overlooking the elegant Parque Kennedy, go shopping in Larco Mar (one of the most beautiful shopping centers in the world) located by the Pacific ocean; or you may wish take a stroll down the beach.
Evening: Overnight in Lima.
(B, L)
Day 11: Flight back home.
Transfer at any time to the airport to board your flight back home.
(B)
Price inclusive:
4,490 US $ per person.
Tour price inclusions:
- English speaking tour guides.
- 24/7 Assistance during the entire trip in Peru.
- Ten nights of accommodation in Hotels with breakfasts and dinners.
- In Lima and Cusco, Hotel rooms will include: bottle of champagne, flowers and Basket of fruits.
- Plane Tickets Lima Cusco Lima/Lima Iquitos Lima.
- Private half day guided tour of Cusco and the four nearby Inca ruins (Guide, entrance fee and transport).
- Private guided tour of the Incas’ sacred Valley (Guide, entrance fee, transport and buffet lunch in the Valley).
- Excursion to Machu Picchu (Private guide in Machu Picchu, entrance fee, Vista dome train ticket (Cusco- Machu Picchu-Cusco), bus tickets (Aguas Calientes-Machupicchu-Aguas Calientes) and lunch.
- Four day trip in the Amazon (Experienced multilingual, local naturalist guides, accommodation in Ceiba Tops, canopy tour, all meals, excursions and transfers).
- Private Guided tour of Lima (Guide, Car and entrance fee).
- All transfers Airport/Train station-Hotels in Lima, Cusco and Iquitos.
- Confirmation of Domestic & International flights.
Price does not include:
International air fares to Peru, airport taxes, meals other than those specified in your itinerary, personal expenses, personal insurance, and tips.
Selected Hotels (or similar):
| Destination |
Hotel Name |
Type of Room |
| Lima |
Miraflores Park Hotel Orient Express |
Junior Suite |
| Amazon |
Ceiba Tops |
Junior Suite |
| Cusco |
Monasterio Orient Express |
Junior Suite |
If you wish to customize this tour or upgrade the accommodation please contact us
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