• Arrival in Lima ✈️: Upon your arrival, a representative will be waiting for you at the airport to give you a warm welcome and take you comfortably to your hotel.
• Lima City Tour 🏛️: In the afternoon, around 2:00 p.m., we’ll begin our tour of the Peruvian capital, discovering the contrast between its modern elegance and its colonial heritage.

📍 Miraflores Tourist Area 🌊: We’ll visit its lookout points overlooking the Pacific Ocean, which are perfect for enjoying beautiful panoramic views.
📍 Historic Center of Lima 🏛️: We’ll take a tour of Colonial Lima, admiring its traditional wooden balconies and viceregal facades.
📍 Convent of San Francisco ⛪: We’ll visit this iconic religious complex, famous for its catacombs and impressive Baroque architecture.

• Return to the hotel 🏨: Around 6:30 p.m., we'll return to the hotel.
• Free Night 🌙: You'll have free time to rest or enjoy Lima at your own pace.
• Accommodations in Lima 🛏️: one night's stay in the Peruvian capital.

• We'll kick off this incredible adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Lima between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m., as we head south through Peru to discover the breathtaking landscapes of Paracas and Ica.

📍 Ballestas Islands – Paracas: We’ll take a boat tour of the famous Ballestas Islands, where you’ll be able to observe marine life, rock formations, and beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.
📍 Traditional Vineyard – Ica: We’ll continue on to a traditional vineyard, where we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch and a wine and pisco tasting.
📍 Huacachina Dunes – Buggy Ride: In the afternoon, the adventure begins with an exciting buggy ride through the enormous Huacachina dunes, where you’ll enjoy incredible views and plenty of adrenaline.
📍 Sandboarding in the Desert: We’ll stop to go sandboarding, gliding over the sand amidst spectacular desert landscapes.
📍 Sunset in Huacachina 🌅: To wrap up the day, we’ll head to the top of the dunes to watch the spectacular sunset over the Huacachina Desert.

• In the afternoon, we will return to the city of Ica.
• We will board a tour bus to Lima (estimated arrival time: 10:00 p.m.), arriving at the Lima bus terminal, where a shuttle will be waiting to take us to the hotel.
• A Night in Lima

• Early transfer to the Lima airport ✈️: We'll take you to the airport to board your flight to Cusco.
• Arrival in Cusco 🏔️: Upon arrival, our team will give us a warm welcome and accompany us to the hotel to check in.

📍 Free morning: We'll have time to rest and acclimate to the altitude of majestic Cusco, located at 3,399 m above sea level.

• Cusco City Tour 🏛️: In the afternoon, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., we'll begin our tour of the ancient capital of the Inca Empire.

📍 Temple of the Sun – Qoricancha ☀️: We’ll visit one of the most important ceremonial sites of the Tawantinsuyo.
📍 Sacsayhuamán 🏔️: We’ll explore this impressive ceremonial fortress, famous for its enormous stone blocks and extraordinary architecture.
📍 Q’enqo: We’ll explore this ancient ceremonial center associated with important rituals of the Inca tradition.
📍 Puka Pukara: We’ll visit this ancient structure, believed to have served as a checkpoint and watchtower in the area surrounding Cusco.
📍 Tambomachay 💧: We’ll explore this archaeological site, known for its fountains and water channels linked to ancient Inca rituals.

• End of the City Tour 🚐: Around 6:00 p.m., we'll wrap up our tour and head back to the hotel.
• Accommodations in Cusco 🏨: One night's stay and rest in Cusco.

• Breakfast at the hotel 🍳: After breakfast, between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m., we’ll begin our journey through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, enjoying views of mountains, agricultural terraces, and villages that have preserved their Andean traditions.

📍 Chinchero 🧶: We’ll visit an artisanal community where we’ll learn about the ancient craft of weaving with alpaca wool, using natural dyes and traditional techniques passed down from generation to generation.
📍 Moray 🏔️: We’ll be amazed by its impressive circular terraces, a testament to the agricultural engineering developed by the Incas and their understanding of different microclimates.
📍 Maras Salt Mines 🧂: We’ll admire more than 3,000 salt pools that are still active, forming a spectacular landscape of terraces that glisten in the sun.
📍 Urubamba 🍽️: We’ll enjoy a buffet lunch featuring a variety of flavors representative of Andean cuisine.
📍 Ollantaytambo 🏛️: We’ll visit its impressive Inca fortress, a monumental complex renowned for its architecture and historical significance. From here, we’ll board the train bound for Aguas Calientes.

• Arrival and Check-in in Aguas Calientes 🚆: Upon arrival in Machu Picchu Pueblo, we’ll take the appropriate transportation and check in at the hotel.
• Accommodations in Aguas Calientes 🏨: One night's stay in Machu Picchu Pueblo, getting ready for the next day's visit to the citadel of Machu Picchu.

• Breakfast at the hotel 🍳: After breakfast, we’ll begin the most anticipated day of the trip: the climb to the legendary Machu Picchu, one of the wonders of the modern world.

📍 Machu Picchu 🏔️: We’ll depart by bus for the Inca citadel (tour subject to availability), enjoying the views of mist-covered mountains and lush vegetation.
📍 Private Guided Tour 🧭: Once at the citadel, we’ll enjoy a private guided tour (exclusive service for groups of two or more; if you’re traveling alone, you’ll join a small group of up to four passengers), visiting the most iconic temples, agricultural terraces, and natural viewpoints.
📍 Free time 🌿: We’ll have time to explore, take photos, meditate, or simply enjoy the magic and beauty of Machu Picchu.
📍 Return to Aguas Calientes 🚆: Afterward, we’ll take a bus down to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a local lunch before boarding the train back to Ollantaytambo.
📍 Ollantaytambo – Cusco 🚐: From Ollantaytambo, we’ll continue by private vehicle to Cusco, where we’ll wrap up this unforgettable day.

• Accommodations in Cusco 🏨: Arrival at the hotel and overnight stay in Cusco.

• Departure between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m. 🚐: We’ll head to Mollepata, the starting point of one of the most breathtaking trails in the Andes. Along the way, we’ll enjoy a traditional breakfast before continuing on to the trailhead.

📍 Humantay Lake 💧: We’ll begin a hike of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the lake, located at 4,200 m above sea level—a natural gem with turquoise waters nestled at the foot of the majestic snow-capped Salkantay.
📍 Free Time 🏔️: Once at the summit, we’ll have time to take in the view, enjoy the surroundings, and take photos of this breathtaking natural landscape.
📍 Return to Mollepata 🍽️: After the visit, we’ll return to Mollepata to enjoy a hearty lunch.
📍 Return to Cusco 🚐: Afterward, we’ll begin our return trip to Cusco, arriving at approximately 6:00 p. m.

• Accommodations in Cusco 🏨: Check in at the hotel to rest after a day of adventure in the Andes.

• Departure between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. 🚐: We’ll set off for Cusipata. Along the way, we’ll enjoy breakfast before continuing on to the trailhead.

📍 Mountain of Seven Colors – Vinicunca 🌈: We’ll begin our hike to this stunning natural formation, located at 5,036 m above sea level, known for its distinctive shades of red, turquoise, and gold.
📍 Free Time 🏔️: Upon arrival, we’ll have time to take in the scenery, take photos, and enjoy the stunning Andean surroundings.
📍 Return to Cusipata 🍽️: After the visit, we’ll head back down to Cusipata to enjoy a buffet lunch.
📍 Return to Cusco 🚐: We’ll continue our return trip, arriving at approximately 5:00 p. m.
📍 Trip from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado 🚌: In the evening, at 10:00 p.m., we’ll board the tourist sleeper bus bound for Puerto Maldonado, equipped to ensure a comfortable and peaceful overnight trip.

• Night on Board 🌙: We'll travel overnight to Puerto Maldonado, getting ready for our next adventure in the Peruvian Amazon.

• Arrival at sunrise 🌅: Our team will be waiting to give you a warm welcome with a refreshing tropical fruit juice and take you to your eco-friendly bungalow, surrounded by nature.

📍 Introductory Jungle Hike 🌿: After you’ve settled in, we’ll set out on a hike to explore the Amazon rainforest, where you’ll see exotic plants, colorful insects, and birds native to the region.
📍 Adventure Course 🌳: In the afternoon, we’ll get an adrenaline rush on our adventure course, which includes a suspension bridge and a zip line through the jungle canopy.
📍 Madre de Dios River 🚤: After lunch, we’ll board a motorboat to cruise down the river and enjoy a spectacular Amazonian sunset, with golden hues and reflections on the water.
📍 Night Safari 🌙: As night falls, we’ll set out on a river tour in search of caimans, capybaras, and nocturnal birds, experiencing the jungle at its finest.

• Accommodations in a Bungalow 🛖: Return to the lodge to rest and enjoy the tranquility of the Amazon.

• Sunrise Departure 🌅: We'll travel downstream for about an hour to enter the Tambopata National Reserve.

📍 Forest Hike 🌿: From the dock, we’ll set out on a hike of approximately 3 km, spotting monkeys, tropical birds, and giant spiders as we venture deeper into the jungle.
📍 Lake Sandoval 🛶: We’ll arrive at this majestic lake, located 300 m above sea level, where we’ll take a rowboat to explore its lush biodiversity.
📍 Amazonian Wildlife 🐒: During the tour, we’ll spot piranhas, turtles, herons, butterflies, and giant river otters—an iconic species of the Amazon.
📍 Lunch and Free Time 🍽️: After the tour, we’ll enjoy lunch at the lodge and have time to relax before heading back.
📍 Transfer to the terminal 🚐: At 8:00 p.m., we’ll head to the terminal to board the bus back to Cusco.
📍 Puerto Maldonado–Cusco trip 🚌: At 9:00 p.m., we’ll board the bus bound for Cusco to continue our journey overnight.
📍 Arrival in Cusco 🏔️: Upon arrival, our shuttle will be waiting to take us to the hotel, bringing to a close an adventure filled with life, nature, and the magic of the Amazon.

• Night on Board 🌙: We'll travel overnight to Cusco.

• Arrival in Cusco 🏔️: We’ll arrive at approximately 8:00 a.m. in the city that bids travelers farewell as if it wanted to keep them there just one more day.

📍 Airport Transfer ✈️: Depending on your flight schedule, we’ll take you to the airport so you can continue your journey.
📍 Final Memories ❤️: We’ll say goodbye with our hearts full of memories: the sunrises of the north, the echoes of the Inca temples, and the silence of the mountains.

• End of our services 🇵🇪: Every step on this journey leaves an indelible mark, because Peru isn't just a place to visit—it's a place to experience.

INCLUDES

Transfers and Transportation

• Airport–hotel–airport transfers in Lima and Cusco.
• Tour transportation for all tours and excursions.
• Tourist transportation from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado and back to Cusco via first-class sleeper bus, featuring seats that recline 160° for a comfortable and safe journey.
• Tourist train tickets: Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo.
• Shuttle buses to and from Machu Picchu.

Tickets

• Admission to all attractions listed in the itinerary: Lima (City Tour and Catacombs)
• Official entrance to the Tambopata National Reserve.
• Cusco (Qoricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay)
• Sacred Valley (Pisac, Ollantaytambo)
• Machu Picchu.
• Humantay Lake.
• Maras and Moray.
• Mountain of Seven Colors.

Food

• Daily breakfast at hotels or en route.
• Lunches included in: Ica (Huacachina), Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Mountain of Colors, Humantay Lake.
• Full board: from lunch on Day 1 through lunch on Day 2 (vegetarian options available).

Activities and Experiences

• City Tour of Lima and Cusco with a professional guide.
• Excursion to the Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis (sand dunes and sandboarding included).
• Guided tour of the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu.
• Guided hikes to Humantay Lake and the Mountain of Seven Colors.
• Cultural experience in the communities of Maras, Moray, and Chinchero.
• Accommodation in a private bungalow with a private bathroom, surrounded by the Amazon rainforest.
• Activities and excursions included in the itinerary (zip-lining, hiking, night safari, Lake Sandoval, and more).

Additional Services

• A professional guide in Spanish will accompany you on all tours.
• Hiking poles, a basic first-aid kit, and oxygen for high-altitude tours.
• Support available throughout the entire trip.

NOT INCLUDED

Flights

• International airline tickets (country of origin – Peru – country of return).
• Domestic flights (Lima–Cusco–Lima).

Additional food

• Dinners and lunches not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
• Alcoholic beverages or personal snacks during the tours.

Insurance and personal expenses

• Travel insurance or international medical assistance.
• Tips for guides, drivers, and local staff.
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, etc.).

 Optional activities

• Vistadome Train (USD 40 one-way / USD 70 round-trip).
• Hike up Waynapicchu Mountain (USD 60).
  Not recommended for people who suffer from vertigo or have breathing difficulties.

Other positions

• Bank fees or transfer fees for international payments.
• Expenses not listed as included in the itinerary.
• Hotels

• Original passport valid for at least 7 months. This is required for entry; without this document, you will not be able to take the tour.
• Full sun protection: a cap or hat, sunglasses, andsunscreen. The Andean sun is intense even on cloudy days.
• Comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes. Ideal for walking safely on uneven terrain.
• A small backpack with the essentials:water, snacks like candy, cookies, chocolate, or nuts to keep your energy up during the hike.
• A camera or cell phone with enough battery life. You don't want to miss the best views or the most special moments of your trip.

Peru: Magical Jungle – 10 Days Between Cusco and Tambopata

Experience the essence of Peru on a tour that combines history, culture, and nature. Explore the heart of the Inca Empire, from Cusco to Machu Picchu, with the comfort and security of an all-inclusive service. This tour is available every day of the year, with guaranteed departures for both group and private tours.

• Price

Group rate:US$1,049.00 per person

• Easy booking:

Secure your spot with a deposit of 20% of the total amount.

• Payment of the balance:

You can pay the remaining 80% upon arrival by:

• Credit or debit card
• PayPal
• Cash (soles or dollars)
• Pix  

Access to Machu Picchu is organized through three official routes:

• Tour 1: Panoramic View (Classic Photo)
• Tour 2: The most comprehensive tour (panoramic views + temples)
• Tour 3: Temple Tour (no panoramic views)

Availability is limited and subject to demand, so we recommend booking in advance.

If we are unable to find availability for your travel dates, Andean Peru Exploor will assist you in purchasing your ticket in person in Aguas Calientes. This process involves waiting in line at the official ticket office, always accompanied by our team.

Important: This option is subject to daily availability and does not guarantee admission.