Peru Splendors with Peru's Amazon
Peru Splendors with Peru's Amazon
Peru Splendors with Peru's Amazon
12 Days Starting and ending in Lima, Peru
Visiting: Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata National Reserve, Cusco, Machu Picchu
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SOQ-2025
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the "Peru Splendors with Peru's Amazon" tour, where you'll explore the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of Peru. Begin your journey in Lima, then venture into the heart of the Amazon Jungle in Puerto Maldonado, where you'll stay at the rustic Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion and experience the vibrant wildlife and lush rainforest. Continue to the Sacred Valley, visiting ancient Inca sites and local markets, before ascending to the legendary Machu Picchu. Conclude your trip in Cusco, delving into its colonial and Inca heritage. This tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and natural beauty.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Lima,Peru
Location: Lima
Accommodation Name: Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport
Arrive in Lima and meet your Globus representative.
Day 2: Lima,Puerto Maldonado,Hacienda Concepción
Location: Puerto Maldonado
Accommodation Name: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fly to Puerto Maldonado, capital of Madre de Dios and the entry to Peru’s Amazon Jungle. Embark on a motorboat ride up the Madre de Dios River to view the exotic wildlife. Arrive at your Amazon Jungle lodge and meet your Naturalist. After settling in, head out with your Naturalist for a walk along nature trails to learn about primary and secondary rainforest. At dusk, take a canoe ride to learn about the Amazonia River ecosystems, nocturnal animals’ activity, and the southern constellations.
Day 3: Hacienda Concepción
Location: Tambopata National Reserve
Accommodation Name: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
HACIENDA CONCEPCIÓN All Creatures Great & Small This morning, take a nature walk with your Naturalist through Tambopata National Reserve and a dugout canoe ride around Lake Sandoval in search of native flora and fauna. Learn about the reserve’s conservation efforts and the animals that inhabit this lake, such as the endangered giant river otters, blue and yellow macaws, red howler monkeys, and black caimans. This afternoon, explore the rainforest on a canopy walkway consisting of seven suspension bridges hanging more than 100 feet from the ground. From the treetops, keep an eye out for white-throated toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, squirrel monkeys, and the three-toed sloth. After night falls, your Naturalist introduces you to the nocturnal animals of the Amazon. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTNIGHT MOVES Enter the forest this evening and witness the enchanting transformation of the rainforest from a diurnal to a nocturnal environment on a guided night walk, as animals and birds of the daytime give way to species specially adapted to the shadows of the night. Keep an eye out for nocturnal monkeys, armadillos, frogs, insects, and maybe even snakes!
Day 4: Hacienda Concepción
Location: Puerto Maldonado
Accommodation Name: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
HACIENDA CONCEPCIÓN A Cultivating CultureA short boat ride brings you to a native farm where farmers use ancient methods to grow crops. Learn about local cultivation techniques, intriguing medicinal uses by local communities, and taste some of the produce. This afternoon, you can fish for piranha (weather dependent) like the local indigenous communities do and visit an Inland Clay Lick to observe wildlife from a blind to observe the normal routine of the fauna without disrupting the environment. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTWILD WONDERS Inland Clay Licks, is an area of clay deposits in fallen trees and raised roots along the banks of small ravines, natural holes, and is a place where birds and animals come to eat the clay for the minerals!
Day 5: Hacienda Concepción,Puerto Maldonado,Lima
Location: Puerto Maldonado
Accommodation Name: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 6: Lima
Location: Lima
Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Select Miraflores
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
LIMA Legendary LimaThis afternoon, your Local Guide focuses on the city’s colonial heritage during a walking tour. Start at the Plaza de Armas to see the Government Palace and the cathedral. From here, stroll to the venerable San Francisco Monastery with its splendid 17th-century cloister murals. For a special treat, [LF] stop at a local food market to get a real taste of life for the local people. This evening, enjoy dinner at one of Lima’s Peruvian restaurants with your fellow travel companions. (B,D) LOCAL FAVORITELOCAL TASTES Stop for a real taste of Peru at a local market. Sample some of the local fruits and vegetable that aren’t found in other parts of the world. You can also find spices, meats, seafood, and even a souvenir or two. And you’ll definitely want to take some photos of the beautiful, brightly hued displays.
Day 7: Lima,Cusco,Sacred Valley
Location: Cusco
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Posadas del Inca - Sacred Valley - Yucay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY Empire of the AndesFly to Cusco, the impressive Andean city that was once the capital of the Inca Empire. Head into the Sacred Valley of the Incas and visit the semi-circular Kenko Amphitheater with its stone altars and labyrinth of passages and see the ancient site of Puca Pucara. Also, in the Sacred Valley, experience an [LF] El Pago a la Tierra, or Mother Earth Ceremony, performed by a local shaman. Meet local families who preserve the ancient technique of Pre-Columbian weaving using South American camelid fleece. This is your chance to get up close to the various camelids, including alpaca, llama, guanaco, and vicuña, indigenous to the region. Continue to Pisaq, an old mountain village, where you will have free time to shop for local wares, such as alpaca sweaters and blankets, jewelry, or hand-painted ornamental dishes and vases at its famous market. Stay in the Sacred Valley tonight, with dinner at the hotel. (B,L,D)LOCAL FAVORITECULTURE & TRADITION Feel the earth, smell the coca leaves, and taste the chicha today as you make payment to Mother Earth. Participate in an [LF] El Pago a la Tierra, an ancient ceremony led by a shaman thanking Mother Earth and asking for good health, wealth, and safe travels. These mystical ceremonies have been practiced in Peru since before the arrival of the Incas.
Day 8: Sacred Valley,Machu Picchu
Location: Machu Picchu
Accommodation Name: El Mapi by Inkaterra
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU Mystery on the MountainThis morning, visit the Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo, followed by [LF] a visit to a local home, meet some of the area’s families, and experience their way of life in the Sacred Valley. Then, board the Vistadome train for a scenic journey through the lush Urubamba Valley. Upon arrival, ascend the mountainside to legendary Machu Picchu, the “Lost City of the Incas.” Your Local Guide will introduce this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct, and will bring you closer to the mysteries still hidden in these amazing structures. Tonight, you may wish to try a Pisco Sour (a traditional Peruvian cocktail) or an Inka Kola, before the included dinner. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE TIMELESS TRADITIONS Today, you are invited into a local family’s home in the Sacred Valley. Learn about their traditions like weaving that has been passed down for centuries from ancestors. See how they cook, live, sleep, work, and maybe ask about the cuy (Guinea pigs) they keep in their house.
Day 9: Machu Picchu,Cusco
Location: Machu Picchu
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO Here Comes the SunA morning at leisure in Machu Picchu allows you to wake up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu with your second included entrance to the ruins. After lunch at a local restaurant, return to the Sacred Valley by train and continue to Cusco. (B,L)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORY & MYSTERY Staying overnight in Machu Picchu allows you to get up early and experience the ruins at their most pristine before the crowds arrive. Watch as the mist slowly burns off and the sun rays illuminate the ruins. While you are there, you may even want to try and get a selfie with one of the local llamas or alpacas!
Day 10: Cusco
Location: Cusco
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
CUSCO Sun Worship & Spanish Conquests On your guided sightseeing tour of Cusco today, learn more about the Inca and Spanish influence. Begin at the heart of Cusco in the Plaza de Armas (main square), with a visit to the imposing Cathedral, where construction began in 1550 and was finally completed 100 years later. Join a traditional [LF] Pasacalle through the streets of Cusco before continuing to Koricancha and the Santo Domingo Monastery and see how the two sites have become one. The Temple of the Sun at Koricancha was once the most important Inca site, dedicated to the worship of the Sun. The walls, altars, and decorations were all said to be covered in gold—until the Spaniards looted the temple and then built the contrasting Baroque Santo Domingo Monastery on top of the temple’s foundations. Also visit the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, perched on a hillside overlooking Cusco. It remains unfathomable how and when this fortress of gigantic stones—with some blocks weighing more than 350 tons—was built. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a festive farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE CULTURE & TRADITION A special treat is in store for you when you are greeted by a group of Andean musicians dressed in vibrant Inca textiles. They will escort you on a Pasacalle (Andean Parade) through Cusco while playing traditional music and performing ancient dances—an experience you won’t soon forget!
Day 11: Cusco,Lima
Location: Lima
Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Select Miraflores
Meals Included: Breakfast
CUSCO–LIMA Capital IdeasA short flight returns you to Lima, where the remainder of your day is free to explore. (B)FREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE MORE Enjoy a day in Lima to explore as you please. From bustling markets to museums and magnificent architecture, there is always a new surprise to delight your day with tempting tastes and inspiring sights. Your Tour Director has suggestions to make the most of your day, and your GlobusGO mobile app puts the possibilities right at your fingertips.
Day 12: Lima
Location: Lima
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in various hotels including Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport, Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion, Casa Andina Select Miraflores, Sonesta Posadas del Inca - Sacred Valley - Yucay, El Mapi by Inkaterra, and Sonesta Hotel Cusco.
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Meals
Breakfast daily, 5 lunches, and 7 dinners are included.
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Guided Tours
Guided sightseeing tours in Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu.
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Transportation
Transportation including flights to Puerto Maldonado and Cusco, and the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu.
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Nature Walks and Canoe Rides
Nature walks and canoe rides in the Amazon Jungle with a Naturalist guide.
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Cultural Experiences
Cultural experiences such as a visit to a local farm, a Mother Earth Ceremony, and a Peruvian cooking demonstration.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to various sites including the Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman.
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Small-Group Discoveries
Small-Group Discoveries limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, and phone calls are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
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Airfare
International airfare to and from Peru is not included.
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Meals Not Mentioned
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
Meals
Breakfast daily, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
Notes
Maximum enjoyment of this vacation requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Maximum elevation on this tour is 12,200 ft. For the Amazon adventure, guests should be prepared for eco-lodging due to their remote nature in the rainforest. Further, guests should be prepared for sustained walking, possibly muddy conditions, and have the ability to jump in/out of small water crafts such as canoes and small fishing boats. Itinerary is subject to change in low or high water situations.
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on all South America tour dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
City of Cusco|Historic Center of Lima|Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Accommodation
Lima: Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport, Puerto Maldonado: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion, Lima: Casa Andina Select Miraflores, Sacred Valley: Sonesta Posadas del Inca - Sacred Valley - Yucay, Machu Picchu: El Mapi by Inkaterra, Cusco: Sonesta Hotel Cusco
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the Amazon Jungle portion of the tour?
During the Amazon Jungle portion of the tour, you can expect to see a variety of exotic wildlife including giant river otters, blue and yellow macaws, red howler monkeys, black caimans, white-throated toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, squirrel monkeys, and the three-toed sloth.
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What activities are included during the stay at Hacienda Concepción?
During your stay at Hacienda Concepción, you will take nature walks through Tambopata National Reserve, enjoy a dugout canoe ride around Lake Sandoval, explore the rainforest on a canopy walkway, and take a night walk to observe nocturnal animals. You will also visit a native farm, fish for piranha, and observe wildlife at a clay lick.
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What is the significance of the Sacred Valley in the tour?
In the Sacred Valley, you will visit the semi-circular Kenko Amphitheater, the ancient site of Puca Pucara, and experience an El Pago a la Tierra ceremony performed by a local shaman. You will also visit Awanakancha to learn about Pre-Columbian weaving techniques and meet local families, and have free time to shop at the famous market in Pisac.
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What unique experiences are offered in Machu Picchu?
In Machu Picchu, you will have a guided tour of the Inca Fortress, including its temple remains, holy houses, and aqueducts. You will also have the opportunity to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu with a second included entrance to the ruins. Additionally, you will learn how to make the perfect Pisco Sour at a Peruvian cooking demonstration.
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What should I know about the accommodation at Hacienda Concepción?
Hacienda Concepción is a rustic lodge in the middle of the rainforest. Rooms have ceiling fans but do not have air conditioning and are screened in to allow you to hear the surrounding rainforest. Electricity is shut off between 11 pm and 4 am, and each room is provided with kerosene lanterns and flashlights at night. This accommodation offers a unique experience with wildlife everywhere and educated guides to enhance your stay.
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What are the physical requirements for this tour?
The tour requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge. Travelers should be in relatively fit shape without walking difficulties, especially for the stay at Hacienda Concepción.
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What is the luggage restriction for the overnight stay in Machu Picchu?
For the overnight stay in Machu Picchu, you are only allowed to bring an overnight bag weighing no more than 11 pounds due to luggage restrictions on the train. Your main luggage will be stored at the Cusco hotel where you will return for an overnight the following night.
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What is included in the meals during the tour?
The tour includes breakfast daily, 5 lunches, and 7 dinners.
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What is the maximum elevation reached during the tour?
The maximum elevation reached during the tour is 13,000 feet.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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