Independent Peru Highlights with Peru's Amazon

Independent Peru Highlights with Peru's Amazon

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Independent Peru Highlights with Peru's Amazon

11 Days Starting and ending in Lima, Peru

Visiting: Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata National Reserve, Amazon Rainforest

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

ISM2-2024

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

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Tour Overview

If your independent spirit is filling your dreams with new heights in adventure, just point your compass south to soar higher in the Andes and the heart of Peru. This Globus Independent tour in South America takes you to the legendary sites in Lima, Cusco, and magnificent Machu Picchu – the “Lost City of the Incas.” Board a train to ascend to this treasured site, with the opportunity to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Explore a wealth of ancient ruins throughout the Sacred Valley and Cusco that defy explanation and encounter the captivating cultures that live on in the Sacred Valley. Timeless temples, textiles, and tantalizing dishes are all on the menu on this free-spirited sojourn in Peru, including the I-time you crave to explore on your own. Your South American adventure continues with a thrilling expedition in the Peruvian Amazon. From Puerto Maldonado, embark on a motorboat ride for a journey up the Tambopata River to your Amazon Jungle lodge. You’ll be in good hands in the company of an expert Naturalist Guide while discovering the dazzling array of flora and fauna in the Amazon. A technicolor dream come true!

Highlights

  • Explore Lima's rich colonial history, including the cathedral and Santo Domingo Convent.

  • Visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, the amphitheater of Kenko, and the red fortress of Puca Pucara in Cusco.

  • Discover the Sacred Valley of the Incas, including Awanakancha, Pisac market, and Ollantaytambo.

  • Embark on a train trip to Machu Picchu and explore the "Lost City of the Incas."

  • Take a motorboat ride up the Madre de Dios River in Puerto Maldonado to view exotic wildlife.

  • Navigate by dugout canoe around Lake Sandoval in the Tambopata National Reserve.

  • Walk along the canopy walkway in Peru's Amazon to spot wildlife from 100 feet above ground.

  • Fish for piranha and visit a clay lick to observe wildlife in Peru's Amazon.

Places You'll See

Hotel Pullman Miraflores

Casa Andina Premium Cusco

Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel And Villas

Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel

Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive Lima,Peru

Location: Lima

Accommodation Name: Hotel Pullman Miraflores

Welcome to Lima, where your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.ARRIVE LIMA, PERU Welcome to Lima, where your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.

Day 2: Lima

Location: Lima

Accommodation Name: Hotel Pullman Miraflores

Meals Included: Breakfast

LIMA• Your included city tour focuses on Lima’s rich colonial history as well as the modern city. Lima was the bastion of Spanish South America from its founding in 1535 until the independence of the South American republics in the early 19th century. See the cathedral, where the remains of Francisco Pizarro are sealed in a wooden coffin, and the Santo Domingo Convent to see the relics of three famous Peruvian saints—Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres, and San Juan Macias. (B) Today’s I-Time Tips This evening, you may choose to head over to a nearby park to witness the largest electronic water fountain complex in the world, certified by the Guinness Book of Records. You will enjoy a wonderful show of water, lights, music, and images.

Day 3: Lima,Cusco

Location: Cusco

Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Premium Cusco

Meals Included: Breakfast

LIMA–CUSCO • Fly to Cusco, high in the Andes, where you will be met by your Local Guide. • Your guided tour visits the cathedral in Plaza de Armas and Santo Domingo Monastery, one of the most important temples devoted to worship of the sun. It is said it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. • Take a short drive outside the city to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, a fortress of gigantic stones—with some blocks weighing more than 350 tons. Followed by the amphitheater of Kenko, and the red fortress of Puca Pucara. (B)

Day 4: Cusco,Sacred Valley

Location: Sacred Valley

Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY • Today, a short drive into the Urubamba Valley, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, brings you to Awanakancha to learn about the importance of the alpaca for Inca cultures, as well as the ancient weaving techniques still in use today. • Continue to the market town of Pisac, where you can buy handmade rugs, alpaca sweaters, and jewelry at bargain prices. • At the other end of the valley, visit Ollantaytambo to see some of the finest examples of Inca masonry. (B,L)

Day 5: Sacred Valley,Machu Picchu

Location: Machu Picchu

Accommodation Name: Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU • Embark on a train trip bound for Machu Picchu and cut a path through the Sacred Valley to this “Lost City of the Incas,” discovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911.• On a guided tour of Machu Picchu, explore this intact fortress with its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. For hikers, a brisk one-hour walk leads to the Sun Gate, the ancient entrance used by the Incas. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Machu Picchu,Sacred Valley,Cusco

Location: Machu Picchu

Accommodation Name: Casa Andina Premium Cusco

Meals Included: Breakfast

MACHU PICCHU–SACRED VALLEY–CUSCO • A morning at leisure allows you to wake up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu with your second included entrance to the ruins. • Return to Cusco by train. (B)

Day 7: Cusco,Puerto Maldonado

Location: Puerto Maldonado

Accommodation Name: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

CUSCO–PUERTO MALDONADO • Fly to Puerto Maldonado, capital of Madre de Dios and the entry to Peru’s Amazon Jungle. • Embark on a motorboat ride for a journey 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 nature walk along nature trails to learn about primary and secondary rainforest. • At dusk, take a canoe ride to learn about the Amazon River ecosystems, nocturnal animals’ behavior, and the southern constellations. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Peru's Amazon

Location: Tambopata National Reserve

Accommodation Name: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

PERU'S AMAZON• This morning, take a Naturalist-guided walk into the Tambopata National Reserve and then navigate by dugout canoe around Lake Sandoval, a beautiful oxbow lake. 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, the canopy walkway shows you a different perspective 100 feet above 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)

Day 9: Peru's Amazon

Location: Amazon Rainforest

Accommodation Name: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

PERU'S AMAZON • A short boat ride brings you to a native farm where farmers use ancient methods to grow crops. Learn about local cultivation techniques and taste some of the produce. • This afternoon, you can fish for piranha like the local indigenous communities do and visit a clay lick to observe wildlife from a blind to observe the normal routine of the fauna without disrupting the environment. (B,L,D)

Day 10: Puerto Maldonado,Lima

Location: Lima

Accommodation Name: Hotel Pullman Miraflores

Meals Included: Breakfast

PUERTO MALDONADO–LIMA • Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Lima and then transfer to your hotel upon arrival in Lima. (B)

Day 11: Lima

Location: Lima

Meals Included: Breakfast

LIMA Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (B)

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Stay at Hotel Pullman Miraflores in Lima, Casa Andina Premium Cusco in Cusco, Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas in Sacred Valley, Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel in Machu Picchu, and Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion in Puerto Maldonado.

  • Meals

    Buffet breakfast daily; 5 lunches; 4 three-course dinners.

  • Guided Tours

    Local guide service in Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu. A Naturalist is also provided in the Amazon.

  • City Tour in Lima

    Included city tour focuses on Lima’s rich colonial history as well as the modern city.

  • Guided Tour in Cusco

    Guided tour visits the cathedral in Plaza de Armas, Santo Domingo Monastery, and the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, and Puca Pucara.

  • Sacred Valley Tour

    Visit Awanakancha, Pisac market town, and Ollantaytambo.

  • Machu Picchu Tour

    Guided tour of Machu Picchu, including a train trip through the Sacred Valley.

  • Amazon Jungle Activities

    Motorboat ride on the Madre de Dios River, nature walk, canoe ride, canopy walkway, and visits to Tambopata National Reserve and a native farm.

  • Transportation

    Private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights.

What's Not Included

Intra-vacation FlightsIntra-vacation flights are not included but can be added.

UNESCO Sites

City of Cusco|Historic Center of Lima|Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

Meals

Buffet breakfast daily; 5 lunches; 4 three-course dinners

Notes

Transportation is as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary and include private airport transfers to/from intra-vacation flights. Local guide service is provied in Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu. A Naturalist is also provided in the Amazon.

Intra-vacation flights are not included but can be added.

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.

Accommodation

Lima: Hotel Pullman Miraflores, Cusco: Casa Andina Premium Cusco, Sacred Valley: Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas, Machu Picchu: Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, Puerto Maldonado: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    The tour includes stays at several high-quality hotels: Hotel Pullman Miraflores in Lima, Casa Andina Premium Cusco in Cusco, Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel and Villas in the Sacred Valley, Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel in Machu Picchu, and Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion in Puerto Maldonado.

  • What activities are included in the Amazon portion of the tour?

    In the Amazon, you will embark on a motorboat ride up the Madre de Dios River, take nature walks with a Naturalist, enjoy a canoe ride at dusk, and explore the Tambopata National Reserve. You will also navigate Lake Sandoval by dugout canoe, walk along a canopy walkway, fish for piranha, and visit a native farm.

  • What historical sites will I visit in Lima?

    In Lima, the included city tour will focus on the city's rich colonial history. You will visit the cathedral where Francisco Pizarro's remains are sealed, and the Santo Domingo Convent to see the relics of three famous Peruvian saints: Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres, and San Juan Macias.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Machu Picchu?

    At Machu Picchu, you will embark on a train trip through the Sacred Valley to the 'Lost City of the Incas.' You will have a guided tour of the fortress, exploring its temple remains, holy houses, and mile-long aqueduct. For hikers, there is an option for a brisk one-hour walk to the Sun Gate, the ancient entrance used by the Incas.

  • What kind of physical activity is required for this tour?

    The tour requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations can exceed 10,000 feet, making even modest exertion a challenge. In the Amazon, guests should be prepared for sustained walking, possibly muddy conditions, and the ability to jump in and out of small water crafts such as canoes and small fishing boats.

  • Are there any special considerations for the Amazon adventure?

    Yes, for the Amazon adventure, guests should be prepared for eco-lodging due to the remote nature of the rainforest. You should also be ready for sustained walking, possibly muddy conditions, and have the ability to jump in and out of small water crafts like canoes and small fishing boats.

  • What kind of meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes buffet breakfast daily, 5 lunches, and 4 three-course dinners.

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see in the Amazon?

    In the Amazon, you may see a variety of wildlife including endangered giant river otters, blue and yellow macaws, red howler monkeys, black caimans, white-throated toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, squirrel monkeys, and three-toed sloths.

  • What is the maximum elevation reached during the tour?

    The maximum elevation on this tour is 12,200 feet.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • 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.

  • 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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Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

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