Inca Trail and Amazon in 14 Days

Arrival, reception at the airport, and transfer to your hotel.

Night in Lima.

Breakfast at the Hotel.

Then we will pick you up from your hotel and head toward the Callao Islands.

You will come into contact with nature and discover the flora and fauna of the Palomino Islands on this half-day tour. We will visit La Punta, Chucuito, El Camotal, San Lorenzo Island, and El Frontón.

We will then arrive at Cavinzas Island, a guano island where we will see a large colony of birds and fascinating rock formations.

After that, we continue to the Palomino Islands, where you will be able to swim alongside sea lions, over 5,000 of them in their natural habitat (30 minutes of free time).

We then continue to observe the habitat of Humboldt penguins.

The excursion ends at approximately 14:00 hrs.

You will be transferred back to your hotel at the end of the tour

Night in Lima.

The tour begins at approximately 03:30 hrs as we depart toward Paracas.

Arrival at around 07:30 hrs.

Reception and assistance upon arrival at approximately 08:00 hrs, followed by a transfer to the pier in Paracas.

Ballestas Islands Tour:

Visit this group of islands where you can observe many bird species, including pelicans, as well as several sea lion colonies.

At approximately 11:00 a.m., we will head to Ica to board our buggy.

After about 20 minutes, we will reach the desert area and ride up and down a series of large and small dunes in the buggy, enjoying plenty of adrenaline.

Along the way, we will make stops at dunes that offer ideal conditions for sandboarding, suitable for both beginners and experienced participants.

Our driver-guide will safely teach you how to practice this activity so everyone can enjoy it.

You will also be able to admire the desert landscape, the Huacachina Oasis, and we will make stops for photos.

We will enjoy the sunset as we return to Ica.

Transfer back to your hotel in Lima.

Breakfast at the Hotel.

At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your flight from Lima to Cusco.

Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and driven to your hotel.

In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Cusco, the historic capital of the Inca Empire, along with four important archaeological sites.

The tour begins at the Cathedral on the Main Square, an impressive example of Renaissance architecture with beautifully crafted cedar and alder wood carvings.

You will then visit the Temple and Convent of Santo Domingo, built over the famous Koricancha, the most important Inca temple dedicated to the Sun.

We then head to the surrounding hills to explore Sacsayhuamán, an extraordinary site known for its massive stone walls, followed by Qenqo, a ceremonial center with carved passages used for rituals dedicated to celestial deities.

The tour continues to Puka Pukara, believed to have been a military outpost or rest stop, and finally to Tambomachay, a water sanctuary associated with purification and renewal.

After the visit, return to your hotel.

Night in Cusco.

Breakfast at the hotel.

At approximately 8:00 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel for our full-day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

We will visit the town of Pisac, known for its handicraft market and its Inca archaeological complex, where you can observe an irrigation system, an astronomical observatory, a solar clock or Intiwatana, and extensive terraces.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we will visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo.

Built during the Inca period as a fortified area, it includes a temple, terraces, and an urban sector.

Two main areas can be distinguished: one dedicated to worship and religion, and another used for housing.

It was an important administrative center that likely also served military purposes, as evidenced by its walls and watchtowers.

After visiting the archaeological park of Ollantaytambo.

Transfer to your hotel.

Transfer from the hotel to the train station to board the train toward Kilometer 104, the starting point of the Inca Trail. Along this route, we will visit the archaeological complex of Chachabamba (2,270 m).

We then ascend to the highest point of this section, where Wiñayhuayna (2,650 m) is located.

This is the most important archaeological site along the Inca Trail route after the Machu Picchu sanctuary.

The Inca Trail continues toward the Sun Gate, or Inti Punku, from where you can enjoy an impressive first view of Machu Picchu (2,400 m) in all its natural beauty.

After, we descend to the Machu Picchu sanctuary, passing through only before continuing down toward the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo).

Breakfast at the hotel.
Early in the morning, we head to the bus station to travel to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary. The guided visit to the citadel will be conducted by a private guide, allowing you to discover one of the greatest masterpieces of Inca architecture while enjoying spectacular views and exploring the rich endemic biodiversity of flora and fauna in the area.

At the end of the tour, you will have free time for photos and to enjoy the surroundings. Afterwards, we take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, where you will enjoy a delicious lunch.

Finally, we board the return train to Cusco, where you will be met at the station and transferred to your hotel.

• Night in Cusco.

Breakfast at the hotel.

You will have the day free to rest and explore a bit of the city’s historic center on your own.

• Night in Cusco.

Early in the morning.

You will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco to begin the excursion toward the southeast of the city, passing through Cusipata (3,339 m.a.s.l.) until reaching the village of Llacto.

Here, you will see herds of alpacas and llamas, along with the characteristic flora of the region.

From this point, we begin our hike of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, as we continue, you will enjoy distant views of snow-capped mountains and stunning landscapes.

We then arrive at Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).

After exploring the summit and taking photographs, we begin the descent of about 1 hour and 30 minutes until we reach Llacto, where our transportation will be waiting to take us back to Cusipata for lunch (included).

From there, we board our vehicle and return to Cusco, arriving in the city at around 17:30 hrs.

Transfer to your hotel.

• Night in Cusco.

Breakfast at the hotel in the morning.

We will have an overview of Lima’s main attractions, the route includes viewing a Pre-Inca site in Miraflores and the Historic Center, including a visit to a colonial convent, climbing its tower, and enjoying the changing of the guard.

On the way to the Historic Center, we will observe the Huaca Pucllana archaeological complex (no entry).

We will visit the Bodega & Quadra Museum, where you can see the Lima wall built in the 17th century and an exhibition of objects showing society and development during the Viceroyalty.

We will visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, evidence of the importance of Catholicism during the Viceroyalty, with the possibility of climbing the tower to observe the city.

Observation of the Changing of the Guard (subject to the Government Palace schedule).

In the afternoon, we will visit the Magic Water Circuit (unique of its kind).

After an hour of lights, music, and lots of water, we will head to a restaurant for a delicious buffet dinner with a live show.

Following the show, return to the hotel.

Night in Lima.

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a timely transfer to the airport and departure.

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