MACHU PICCHU AND THE AMAZON

Highlights

• Spend four days hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, or take the train and enjoy extra time in Cusco.

• Spot Amazonian wildlife with expert naturalists.

• Visit two G Adventures–supported projects: Parque de la Papa (Potato Park) and the Sacred Valley Community Restaurant.

• Explore the fascinating Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo and Pisac.

Day 4 I Cusco

Travel out of the jungle by boat, and catch a flight from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco in Peru’s Inca heartland. This evening, visit the Cusco Planetarium for a presentation on the skies of the Southern Hemisphere. Weather permitting, peer through the planetarium’s telescopes for a dazzling look at the stars.

Day 5 I Sacred Valley Of The Inca

10 DAYS FROM $ 3,149

PER PERSON. AIRFARE

MY OWN ROOM OPTION: + $619

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 16

Dates

DAY 1 I LIMA, PERU

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

DAYS 2–3 I TAMBOPATA NATIONAL RESERVE

Fly to Puerto Maldonado, and continue by motorized canoe to our comfortable lodge, situated near the Tambopata National Reserve in the Amazon rainforest, spotting local bird species along the lush riverbanks en route. Set off on an evening walk with a naturalist guide before dinner. Spend the following 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.

Drive to the scenic Sacred Valley for a full-day 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. Then visit the fascinating Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo and Pisac, and enjoy a meal at a community restaurant.

DAYS 6–9 I MACHU PICCHU/CUSCO

All roads lead to Machu Picchu, either by foot or rail. Choose to undertake a four-day guided hike on the Inca Trail or the lesser frequented Lares Trek. Or opt to enjoy two free days in Cusco before catching a scenic train ride to Aguas Calientes, our base for visiting the 15th-century Inca citadel rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911 and excavated with support from National Geographic. Explore Machu Picchu with an expert guide, then return to Cusco by train.

Day 10 I Cusco

Depart at any time.

2023: Departures available year-round 2024: Departures available year-round

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

Arrival transfer, all transport between destinations and to/from included activities, and activities as listed in the itinerary. Optional excursions are at an additional cost.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Comfortable, mid-range hotels (4 nights), G Lodge Amazon (2 nights), Inca Trail camping or Cusco hotel (3 nights)

MEALS INCLUDED

9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners. Allow an additional $170–$225 per person for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, plane, train, boat

Note: This itinerary includes high-altitude hikes, and travelers should be physically fit.

Guaranteed Departures

If you’re booked, you’re going.

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