From the Amazon Jungle of Iquitos to Machu Picchu – 10 Days / 9 Nights

Your flight to Iquitos departs early in the morning. We’ll pick you up from your hotel before dawn and transfer you to the airport for a 1 hour 40-minute flight to Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Airport in Iquitos (106 m / 348 ft). Upon arrival, a private transfer will take you on a 40-minute drive to a base lodge, where you’ll reorganize your luggage—make sure to bring fresh clothes, as Iquitos is hot and humid.

From there, we’ll continue by road to the San Joaquín port, where we board a motorized boat for a 3-hour journey upriver to reach Muyuna Lodge, nestled in the heart of the Amazon.

In the afternoon, your first jungle adventure begins! Visit the habitat of the world’s smallest monkey, the pygmy marmoset (leoncito). Explore the botanical garden and learn about the medicinal plants used by local communities.
Later that evening, head out on a night excursion by boat, where you’ll spot caimans, nocturnal birds, and other wildlife.

Included:

• Boxed breakfast at your Lima hotel 
• Tourist transport: hotel → Lima airport 
• Domestic flight: Lima → Iquitos 
• Transfer from Iquitos airport to the port 
• River transfer to the lodge by motorboat 
• Afternoon excursions 
• Experienced local guides 
• Meals: Lunch and dinner 
• Overnight at Muyuna Lodge 

Not included:

• Travel insurance 
• Breakfast and dinner on your own (in case of flight delays) 
• Additional costs or delays beyond our control 

Wake up to the peace and quiet of the Amazon—an environment that allows you to fully disconnect and reconnect with nature. After a jungle-style breakfast, we begin the day’s excursion to the Amazon River, where you’ll have the chance to swim and observe both pink and gray river dolphins, fascinating freshwater mammals.

You’ll also see Victoria Regia, the largest aquatic plant in the world, as well as piranhas and other Amazonian creatures. Lunch will be served at the lodge.

In the afternoon, we’ll head to Laguna del Sapote, a lagoon teeming with endemic wildlife. From this serene spot, you’ll witness a breathtaking Amazon sunset.

After dinner, we’ll venture out again on a night hike in search of tarantulas, large frogs, and other nocturnal creatures, before retiring to your room surrounded by the sounds of the jungle.

Included:

• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner 
• Guided excursions during the day and night 
• Experienced local naturalist guides 
• Overnight at Muyuna Lodge 

Not included:

• Travel insurance 
• Additional costs or delays beyond our control 

Enjoy your last morning in the Peruvian jungle. After breakfast, we’ll board a boat to explore the surrounding rivers, lakes, and creeks in search of birds and monkeys. We’ll then visit the native village of San Juan de Yanayacu, where you can interact with local families, relax in a hammock, or kayak in the calm waters of the Yanayacu River.

Return to the lodge for your final lunch, then prepare for departure. Around 1:00 PM, we board the boat back to the port, where a vehicle will be waiting to transfer you to Iquitos Airport for your flight to Lima.

After a 1 hour 40-minute flight, you’ll arrive in Lima, where a transfer will take you to your hotel for the night.

Included:

• Meals: Breakfast and lunch 
• Morning excursion & visit to Yanayacu village 
• Boat transfer from the lodge to the port 
• Transfer from the port to Iquitos Airport 
• Domestic flight: Iquitos → Lima 
• Tourist transfer from Lima Airport to your hotel 
• Hotel night in Lima 

Not included:

• Dinner 
• Travel insurance 
• Additional costs or delays beyond our control 

After breakfast at your hotel in Lima, you’ll be transferred to Jorge Chávez Airport to board your flight to Cusco (approx. 80 minutes). Upon arrival at Cusco Airport (3,399 m / 11,152 ft), your guide will be waiting to take you straight to the heart of the Sacred Valley.

Our first stop is the Manos de la Comunidad Camelid Museum, a collective organization of local communities showcasing traditional weaving and alpaca wool craftsmanship. You’ll be welcomed by colorful decorations made from alpaca and llama textiles.

Begin by visiting the most iconic camelids of the Andes—llamas and alpacas. Here, you’ll get up close and personal with Suris, Guanacos, Alpacas, and Llamas. Feed them, take pictures, and learn how to distinguish their differences. You’ll also witness how locals create beautiful textiles like shawls, bags, sweaters, and home decor from their wool.

We then continue through the scenic Sacred Valley, passing stunning mountain views and lookout points. Our next stop is a traditional restaurant in Urubamba, where you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch prepared with local ingredients. Afterward, we’ll transfer you to your hotel in the Sacred Valley of the Incas (2,870 m / 9,416 ft) for a peaceful night’s rest. Dinner is at your leisure at the hotel.

Included:

• Breakfast at your hotel in Lima 
• Private tourist transportation 
• Tour guide 
• Visit to “Manos de la Comunidad” camelid museum 
• Lunch in Urubamba 
• Hotel night in Sacred Valley 

Not included:

• Dinner 
• Travel insurance 
• Extra expenses 
• Costs or delays beyond our control 

After breakfast at your Sacred Valley hotel, we’ll pick you up and transfer you to the Ollantaytambo train station, where you’ll board the Vistadome Observatory train. Enjoy a lively onboard performance with traditional music and dancing as you travel toward Aguas Calientes.

The 1 hour and 40-minute journey offers unforgettable views of dense vegetation and the rushing Urubamba River, which flows alongside the tracks.

Upon arrival, a staff member will greet you and escort you to your hotel. You’ll have the afternoon free to relax, have lunch at a local restaurant, or explore the peaceful town of Aguas Calientes on your own.

Included:

• Breakfast at your Sacred Valley hotel 
• Tourist transportation to Ollantaytambo station 
• Vistadome Observatory train ticket to Aguas Calientes 
• Hotel night in Aguas Calientes 

Not included:

• Lunch and dinner 
• Travel insurance 
• Extra expenses or delays beyond our control 

Today we rise early to be among the first to explore the majestic Machu Picchu. Don’t forget your passport!

Board the first bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (a 35–40 minute zigzag ride through lush jungle). Upon arrival at the entrance gate (2,430 m / 7,972 ft), we recommend using the restroom, as none are available inside the citadel.

Your private guide will lead you on the assigned circuit through this sacred Inca city. Discover the beauty and precision of its stonework, the advanced hydraulic system, and the mystical energy that flows through its temples, plazas, and ceremonial centers. The guided tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Afterward, return to Aguas Calientes by bus. You’ll be taken to a tourist restaurant for lunch (on your own). Feel free to walk around town before heading to the train station 30 minutes before departure.

Take the return train to Ollantaytambo, where a transfer will be waiting to bring you back to your hotel in Cusco (3,399 m / 11,152 ft).

Included:

• Breakfast at your hotel in Aguas Calientes 
• Private tour guide 
• Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu 
• Roundtrip bus: Aguas Calientes ↔ Machu Picchu 
• Tourist train ticket: Aguas Calientes → Ollantaytambo 
• Tourist transportation: Ollantaytambo → Cusco hotel 
• Hotel night in Cusco 

Not included:

• Lunch and dinner 
• Travel insurance 
• Extra expenses 
• Costs or delays beyond our control 

After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will pick you up around 8:00 AM to begin the Cusco City Tour.

We start at the Basilica Cathedral of Cusco, a masterpiece of colonial architecture built with stones transported from Sacsayhuaman. According to historians, it took nearly 100 years to complete. Inside, you’ll see iconic works like the Last Supper painting, the main pulpit, and the Señor de los Temblores, Cusco’s most revered saint.

Next, visit the Temple of the Sun – Qoricancha, once the most important temple in the Inca Empire. Marvel at its flawless stonework, which remains a mystery to this day.

Then we’ll drive to the outskirts of Cusco to explore four important Inca archaeological sites:

• Sacsayhuaman (3,700 m / 12,140 ft) – famous for its massive stone walls 
• Qenqo – a ceremonial site carved into stone 
• Pucapucara – a military outpost and lookout 
• Tambomachay – a water shrine believed to be dedicated to purification rituals 

We’ll return to Cusco in the early afternoon, and drop you off at your hotel or in the Plaza de Armas, where you can enjoy lunch and explore the city on foot at your leisure.

Included:

• Breakfast at your hotel 
• Private tourist transportation 
• Private tour guide 
• Entry tickets: Cusco Cathedral, Qoricancha Temple 
• Entry tickets: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, Tambomachay 

Not included:

• Lunch and dinner 
• Travel insurance 
• Extra expenses or delays beyond our control

After a delicious breakfast at your hotel in Cusco, your guide will pick you up at 8:00 AM. We’ll head to the Maras Salt Mines (3,200 m / 10,499 ft). The drive takes about an hour along a paved road, turning into a dirt path closer to the site—don’t worry, your vehicle is fully equipped for the terrain.

Along the way, you’ll pass scenic fields of wheat, potatoes, and barley. During the rainy season, the entire landscape turns a vibrant green. Locals in this area dedicate their lives to farming and animal husbandry.

At the salt mines, you’ll witness over 3,000 salt ponds cascading down the mountain. The view from the top is breathtaking. Researchers believe these pools were originally used by the Incas to dehydrate food for preservation. To this day, salt is harvested in layers and used for culinary, medicinal, and agricultural purposes. The ponds are fed by natural springs flowing from the nearby mountains.

We’ll then continue to Moray (3,500 m / 11,483 ft)—an ancient agricultural laboratory used by the Incas to experiment with different crops at varying altitudes. The site’s concentric terraces form a striking visual against the Andean landscape.

After our visit, we’ll return to Cusco, where you can choose to be dropped off at your hotel or in the city center.

Included:

• Breakfast at your hotel in Cusco 
• Tourist transportation 
• Tour guide 
• Entry tickets to Maras Salt Mines 
• Entry tickets to Moray archaeological site 
• Hotel night in Cusco 

Not included:

• Meals: Lunch and dinner 
• Travel insurance 
• Extra expenses 
• Costs or delays beyond our control 

Enjoy your final breakfast at your hotel in Cusco. At the scheduled time, we’ll transfer you to the airport for your flight to Lima. Upon arrival, you can connect to your international flight.

Included:

• Breakfast at the hotel 
• Tourist transfer from hotel to Cusco Airport 

Not included:

• Meals: Lunch and dinner 
• Hotel in Lima 
• Travel insurance 
• Extra expenses 
• Costs or delays beyond our control