Journeys: Machu Picchu and the Amazon Tour with 11 Reviews by G Adventures

10 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

Starts

Lima, Peru

Ends

Cusco, Peru

Highlights

Spot wildlife at the exclusive G Lodge Amazon.

explore the Incan city of Cusco.

conquer the Inca Trail or enjoy the scenic train to Machu Picchu.

meet local people at a G Adventures-supported community restaurant.

explore the Cusco Planetarium

Itinerary

Peru’s most iconic sights are yours to discover on the "Journeys: Machu Picchu and the Amazon" 10-day wildlife tour. Begin in Lima, venture into the Amazon for immersive wildlife encounters at a jungle lodge, and explore the Sacred Valley’s spellbinding Inca ruins. Choose between trekking the legendary Inca Trail or taking a scenic train ride to Machu Picchu, ensuring the adventure fits your pace. This trip’s unique feature is its combination of jungle biodiversity and ancient Andean culture—a rare opportunity for seniors and experienced travelers to experience Peru’s natural and historical wonders in one unforgettable journey.

day 1 - Lima

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

Accomodation:Hotel Antigua Miraflores (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle

Included Activity:Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting Duration : 1.0 hr

Optional Activities:Lima Cooking Class (4hrs) , Lima City Tour

day 2 - Lima/Tambopata

Fly to Puerto Maldonado and continue by motorized canoe to our comfortable lodge, situated near the Tambopata National Reserve in the Amazon rainforest. Spot local bird species along the lush shores of the Tambopata River en route to the lodge, and set off on an evening walk with a naturalist guide before dinner, keeping an eye out for some of the rainforest’s nocturnal creatures.
After a brief stop in town to store large luggage, drive to the pier and travel by covered motorized boat to the jungle lodge.

En route, spot bird species typical of the local river and forest edge. The Tambopata Rainforest area holds the world record for the most bird sightings in one area.

Local community members make up the majority of lodge staff, including multilingual naturalist guides. Take the opportunity to learn about the area’s rich flora and fauna and locals' extensive use of medicinal plants and other forest plant resources through traditional techniques for building, fishing, and hunting.

Enjoy a welcome drink and orientation. Before dinner, head out for a night walk around the lodge grounds.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Tambopata Lodge (or similar)

Transport:Plane Duration : 2.5 hr, Motorized Canoe Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr

Included Activity:Wildlife-spotting Night Walk

day 3 - Tambopata

Spend the Day exploring the thriving ecosystems of the rainforest with our lodge’s naturalist guides. Scan the treetops for toucans, howler monkeys, and sloths, and glide along oxbow lakes on canoes for a chance to glimpse river otters, turtles, and, if we’re lucky, anacondas. After dinner, embark on a river tour by motorized canoe on the lookout for caimans, the smaller cousins of alligators, which are often found hiding near the muddy banks.
Head out early to catch the jungle at its wildest (and coolest). Walk slowly through the forest searching for wildlife before heading out on an oxbow lake by canoe.

Search for anaconda, the elusive giant river otter, or black caiman. Even if you don't spot these shy creatures, there are plenty of birds, interesting plants, and other animals about.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Tambopata Lodge (or similar)

Included Activities:Jungle Excursions, Caiman-Spotting Cruise

day 4 - Tambopata/Cusco

Travel out of the jungle by boat and catch a flight from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco, soaring above the Andes into Peru’s Inca heartland. This evening, visit the Cusco Planetarium for a presentation on the skies of the Southern Hemisphere, and learn about the vital role that astronomy played in the lives of the ancient Inca. Weather permitting, peer through the planetarium's telescopes for a dazzling look at the stars.
Afternoon arrival into the Inca capital. Time for strolling around the plazas and markets. Admire the cobblestones streets, and visit some museums and Cathedral.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Taypikala Hotel Cusco (or similar)

Transport:Motorized Canoe Duration : 3.0 hr, Plane Duration : 1.0 hr - 1.5 hr Distance : 320 km

Included Activity:Cusco Planetarium

day 5 - Cusco/Urubamba

Drive to the scenic Sacred Valley for a full Day of exploration with a local guide. Tour the G Adventures–supported Parque de la Papa, or Potato Park, a rural Andean community working to preserve hundreds of varieties of native potato. During this exclusive experience, you'll walk through the park to learn about potato cultivation, traditional weaving, and the importance of both these practices to Andean culture. We’ll also visit the fascinating Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo and Pisac, and enjoy a meal at the G Adventures–supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosqo.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Villa Urubamba (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.75 hr Distance : 94 km

Included Activities:Traditional Andean Experience, Parque de la Papa (Potato Park), Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Pisac Ruins Guided Tour, Ollantaytambo Ruins Guided Tour

day 6 - Inca Trail

Set out on the iconic Inca Trail, departing Urubamba by van to the starting point of the trek. Immerse yourself in the enchanting Andean countryside, hiking along meandering streams and crossing remote mountain villages and ancient ruins as we get warmed up for the more challenging days ahead.
Trek through beautiful scenery, with a variety of flora that changes with the seasons, passing several smaller ruin sites like Llactapata.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Campsite Wayllabamba (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 0.75 hr

Included Activities:Inca Trail Hike Duration : 5.0 hr - 6.0 hr Distance : 11 km, Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products

day 7 - Inca Trail

Today, we ascend the long, steep path to Warmiwañusca, better known as Dead Woman’s Pass—the highest point on the Inca Trail, at 4,198 meters (13,769 feet). Enjoy stunning views of the Sacred Valley as you make your way up the rugged terrain, and aim to reach our camp by early afternoon. Rest and relax at camp the remainder of the day.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Pacaymayo Campsite (or similar)

Included Activity:Inca Trail Hike Duration : 6.0 hr - 7.0 hr Distance : 12 km

day 8 - Inca Trail

Today we’ll cross two spectacular passes. The first pass is Runquraqay at 3,950m (13,113 ft) where, on a clear day, one can catch a glimpse of the snowcapped peaks of the Cordillera Vilcabamba. Continue through cloud forest on a gentle climb to the second pass, and arrive at the misty Inca ruins of Phuyupatamarca at 3,650 meters (11,972 feet), known as "the city above the clouds.” We will either camp here or settle at a further spot, near the beautiful terraces of the Wiñay Wayna ruins, at 2,650 meters (8,694 feet).

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Wiñaywanyna Campsite (or similar)

Included Activity:Inca Trail Hike Duration : 9.0 hr Distance : 16 km

day 9 - Machu Picchu/Cusco

The final Day of our hike begins before dawn. Reach the Sun Gate—the last checkpoint on the Inca Trail—in time to witness daybreak over Machu Picchu. This 15th-century Inca citadel was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911 and excavated with support from National Geographic. Hike down for a guided tour of this breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site before catching a bus to the frontier town of Aguas Calientes, where we’ll have free time for lunch. Continue by train to Cusco.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Taypikala Hotel Cusco (or similar)

Transport:Train Duration : 1.5 hr - 1.75 hr Distance : 31 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr - 1.75 hr Distance : 60 km

Included Activities:Inca Trail Hike Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr Distance : 6 km, Machu Picchu Guided Tour Duration : 1.5 hr - 2.0 hr

day 10 - Cusco

Depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast

Included Activity:Departure Day

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels – 4 nts, G Lodge Amazon – 2 nts, Inca Trail camping or Cusco-stay hotel – 3 nts.

Meals

9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
Note: Allow USD170-225 for meals not included.

Transport

Private van, plane, train, boat, canoe, hiking, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, specialist Inca Trail CEO on hike, local guides.

Included activities

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Cusco Planetarium, CuscoYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Traditional Andean Experience, UrubambaYour G for Good Moment: Parque de la Papa (Potato Park), PisacYour G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, LamayYour G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap ProductsArrival transferThree-day (2 nts) excursion to the G Adventures intimate rainforest lodgeSacred Valley tourChoice of four-day Inca Trail hike with local guide, cook, and porters or Cusco/Aguas Calientes stay with scenic trainGuided tour of Machu PicchuInternal flights

What's Excluded

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