Jaguar in the Peruvian Amazon

Peruvian Amazon and Machu Picchu Tour Including Scenic Train Rides

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Customizable Itinerary

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Countries Visited

Peru

Places Visited

Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Puerto Maldonado

Suggested Duration

10 Days

Your 10-day Peru highlights tour will uncover the beauty of the Andes and the splendors of the Amazon. Wander through the clouds while exploring Machu Picchu’s inspiring ruins. Cruise the Amazon River in search of vibrant parrots and active spider monkeys. Relax on a scenic train ride through the Sacred Valley. Wander the cobblestone maze of Cusco’s Spanish colonial history. Peru’s culture, scenery, and history will highlight remarkable diversity.

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Trip Highlights

  • Witness the breathtaking awe of Machu Picchu
  • Discover the diverse wonders of Cusco, the Inca capital and Spanish colonial jewels
  • See the explosion of color and tradition at the Pisac market
  • Enjoy a spectacular train ride with a 360-degree view of the Sacred Valley
  • Experience a river safari in the Amazon River Basin
  • Watch the sensational display of natural color and wonder at the world’s largest Macaw Clay Lick
  • Delight in the culture of Lima
  • Explore the ruins of Ollantaytambo
  • Trek through the Amazon Rainforest to find its wild inhabitants
  • Stare in wonder at the rainbow of birdlife at the Tambopata Research Center, deep within the rainforest

Detailed Description

Experience the diversity of Pure on this 10-day tour meant for college anthropologists, decadent butterfly collectors, macaw researchers, amateur Inca historians, wildlife enthusiasts, or anyone that has ever considered any of these categories. The variety of Peru shines within its cities. It echoes within its past as well as its present, from its cultures to its topography, its regions to its ecosystems; all of Peru is open and ready for you to explore. From the country’s capital city to the high rising Machu Picchu, the seaside neighborhood of Miraflores to the riverside lodge within the Amazon Rainforest, uncover the diversity of Peru and let its majesty speak for itself.

Begin your discovery of Peru with the welcomed arrival into Lima. The capital city ranges in its spread from the seaside to the mountainside, where each neighborhood differs in culture, food, and slang. Arrive in the Inca capital of Cusco where the Spanish buildings recall a colonial past against the backdrop of Inca ruins lingering along the mountainside. The Andean culture thrives within the Sacred Valley. It is showcased at a lively Pisac market where traditions abound and colors glow, while the ruins of Ollantaytambo hover over the village, a not so gentle reminder of the past and the present. Enjoy the 360-degree view of the Sacred Valley as you train into the foothills beneath the Lost City, climbing into the mountains and witnessing the heights at which Machu Picchu is built, hovering over the valley below.

Continue your adventure arriving in Puerto Maldonado and journeying up river to the sensational Posada Amazonas Lodge where the wilds of the rainforest come to life. Traverse the walking paths and into the canopy of the Amazon to see the magnificent colors of birds and the undisturbed wild along the forest floor. Enjoy your time at the Tambopata Research Center where you can see the majestic display of color along the Macaw Clay Lick before cruising along ponds and lakes on an Amazon safari back at the lodge.

If you're simply considering Machu Picchu tours, this Peru itinerary will give you a wondrous assortment of experiences, from the Andes to the Amazon, rolling mountains to sprawling trees. You will witness the wonder of Machu Picchu and the majesty of the rainforest. You will venture through Peru and discover diversity in a land rich in history. For more trip ideas, visit the Peru travel reviews section.

Starting Price

$3,600 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service

4.87 stars based on 875 reviews.

Peru Tour Review: Lima, Machu Picchu, 8 Nights

I wish I could give more than five stars. My husband and I took our two children, ages 16 and 11, on this amazing trip. Zicasso's travel experts made great suggestions to help make the trip one for everybody to remember. They and their vendors were amazingly supportive, beyond what we expected during the trip in-country as well.

Reviewed By Jody H.

Peru Travel Review: Incan Culture, Hiking, 6 Nights

Zicasso's travel expert made my travel seamless and stress-free. The guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I learned a great deal about the Incan culture. The driver was always on time and I felt safe traveling by car throughout the region.

Reviewed By Claude H.

Peru Trip Review: Machu Picchu, 3 Nights

Our Zicasso travel specialist's communication was great and he did a wonderful job organizing our trip. All went very smoothly.

Reviewed By Ronald R.

Peru Tour Review: Machu Picchu, 4 Nights

The travel was well designed by Zicasso's tour company, according to our request. The itinerary was fine. The hotels were well chosen. They gave us good advice to enjoy the trip. The communication via email was very smooth. The travel was perfect.

Reviewed By Yuji A.

Peru Trip Review: Machu Picchu, Salt Fields, 9 Nights

Zicasso's travel agent provided amazing service, great ideas, and was so responsive. What a pleasure to work with. Peru was a wonderful place to visit, with a nice mix of activities and places to stay.

Reviewed By Lauren F.

Peru Trip Review: Cusco, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain,...

From the beginning, Zicasso's travel specialist was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. She replied promptly to emails and phone calls. The drivers and guides were excellent and very punctual. The hotel she booked for us was very nice. We did not encounter any problems.

Reviewed By Maria T.

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