Lima to the Amazon Explore Manu and Cusco

Your journey begins as you arrive in the vibrant capital city of Lima. Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by our team and transferred to your hotel. As you settle in, you'll get your first taste of the city’s unique mix of colonial charm and modern energy. Lima, also known as the "City of Kings," is renowned for its historical significance, culinary wonders, and beautiful coastal landscapes. Depending on your arrival time, the rest of the day is yours to explore the city at your own pace or simply relax after your flight. Whether you prefer a leisurely stroll through Miraflores, a sunset view over the Pacific Ocean, or a first encounter with Lima's world-class cuisine, you'll have plenty of options to start your adventure.
Overnight in Lima.

Breakfast at the hotel

Start your second day with an enriching city tour of Lima’s historical center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. After breakfast, visit the Plaza Mayor, where the Government Palace and Lima Cathedral stand as majestic reminders of the city’s colonial past. Walk through the streets that tell the story of Lima's foundation, learning about the city’s cultural and political significance. In the afternoon, head to the renowned Larco Museum, home to an impressive collection of pre-Columbian art and artifacts. The museum offers a fascinating insight into Peru's ancient civilizations, and its beautiful gardens and café provide the perfect place to unwind.
Overnight in Lima.

Breakfast at the hotel

After a smooth transfer from your Lima hotel to the airport, board your flight to this UNESCO World Heritage city nestled in the Andes. Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, embark on a comprehensive city tour. Visit the Cusco Cathedral, the Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), and the impressive ruins surrounding the city, including Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. These sites showcase the advanced architecture and religious importance of the Inca Empire. Take the rest of the evening to acclimate to Cusco’s altitude.
Overnight in Cusco.

We pick up from your hotel very early in the morning from 5:30 a.m. at 6:00 a.m. in our comfortable and private bus. On the way we visit the funerary towers or Chullpas de Ninamarca at 3750 meters above sea level and a brief visit to Paucartambo, a folkloric town, a colonial bridge. We ascend to the upper area of Paucartambo, the Acjanaco sector. (4000 m.s.m) This is the point of entry to the Manu National Park. Then we descend through the mysterious cloud forest, which hosts a great variety of flora and fauna, full of beautiful orchids, heliconias and primitive ferns. We take a walk to give you the opportunity to witness the Cock of the Rocks (Rupícola Peruviana) in the ritual of mating. There are also possibilities to observe Trogones (Trogon sp.), Quetzales (Pharomachrus sp.) And much more and if we are lucky, we can observe Spectacled Bear (Tremantus Ornatos). In the afternoon, we arrive at a village called Pilcopata at 550 meters above sea level in our typical lodge that is outside the town with private bathrooms and showers where we will spend the night.

Overnight in Paititi Lodge

After a delicious breakfast, we continue our trip by bus to Atalaya for 45 minutes, altitude of 490 m.s.m, where we will embark by boat for 30 minutes to the lodge Paititi lodge,where we will spend the night in our typical lodge with private bathrooms and showers. On the way, we will observe a variety of animals. After the delicious lunch, in the afternoon we will go to the Cocha Machuwasi, where we will ride a catamaran typical of the area, to observe a variety of birds such as the Shansho (Ophisthocomus hoazín), monkeys, reptiles, dwarf alligators and insects, and perhaps some ronsocos (Hydrochaerus hydrochaeris). At night, we have the optional night trekking program. Overnight in Paititi Lodge

Very early we go by boat for 45 minutes to the lick of parrots (wall of clay with minerals), to be able to appreciate 3 to 4 species of green parrots, that they attend by hundreds to this place to be able to be nourished of the clays of the place with salts and natural minerals. Afterwards we will have a delicious breakfast to continue our trip, leaving the boat to Atalaya, and continue our tour by bus passing through Pilcopata (550 m.s.n.m), Patria, Chontachaca, again passing through the mysterious cloud forest to the Imperial city. We will visit the cloud forest again. Approximate arrival from 6.30 to 7:00 p.m. to the city of Cusco.

Overnight in Cusco

Breakfas at the hotel.

Start the day with a visit to Chinchero, a traditional Andean village known for its colorful textiles and markets. Next, explore the unique Maras salt mines, where salt has been harvested since Inca times. Then, head to Moray, a fascinating site of circular terraces believed to be an ancient agricultural laboratory. After a buffet lunch in a beautiful setting, visit the Ollantaytambo Fortress, an iconic Inca archaeological site featuring terraces, temples, and impressive stonework. The site also played a significant role during the Spanish conquest.
Overnight in Ollantaytambo.

Breakfast at the hotel.

After breakfast, board the Peru Rail Vistadome train service for a scenic ride through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes. From there, a bus will take you up to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. Explore this ancient citadel with a guided tour that reveals the history, architecture, and mysteries of this world wonder. Take in the panoramic views and marvel at the ingenuity of the Inca Empire. Afterward, enjoy a buffet lunch in Aguas Calientes. You can stay for the rest of the day by yourself near around. We will have lunch at a local restaurant (as selected). Rest of the day free to enjoy the city of aguas calientes you could visit hot springs

Overnight in Machu Picchu town

Breakfast at the hotel

Early morning visit Waynapicchu at the indicated time they should go immediately to the access to Waynapicchu, be careful, the schedule is very strict. The time between going up and going down to Waynapicchu is approximately 3 hours, the ascent is on your own, without a guide. After visiting one of the most impressive constructions by the Incas you can have lunch in one of the nearest restaurants located underneath the Citadel of Machupicchu.

The rest of the day is free to do some shopping in the afternoon, we take you to the train station to go to Ollantaytambo by Peru Rail Vistadome train service. After arrival we take to the city of Cusco

Overnight in Cusco

Breakfast at the hotel.

The tour to the Mountain of Seven Colors in Cusco is an unforgettable experience. We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 a.m., which is the perfect time to travel by car for approximately two hours south until we reach the district of Cusipata in the province of Quispicanchi, where we can have breakfast.

After a short break, our next destination is 10 minutes away and is the FIRST BASE CONTROL, the peasant community of TINTINCO AND PAUCARPATA, from there we continue 25-minute trip in our transport to the SECOND BASE CONTROL of the peasant community of CHILLIHUANI. From there, from the Control Base, we will begin a walk of approximately 2 hours towards the Vinicunca mountain (also known as the Mountain of Colors), one of the most beautiful in the Cusco region.

From the summit you will enjoy an incredible view, a range of colors from green to red, hence its name "mountain of 7 colors" an impressive experience to contemplate the colors of the mountain and the Andes Mountains, the mountain is almost as high as the EVEREST BASE camp which is located at 5,389 m.a.s.l. In addition to this experience, our Tour includes a traditional breakfast and lunch. Our tour ends approximately at 5:00 p.m. with arrival at your hotel in the city of Cusco.Overnight in Cusco

On the final day of your tour, enjoy breakfast in Cusco before being transferred to the airport for your flight back to Lima. This marks the end of your incredible journey through Peru’s most iconic destinations. Whether you’ve been captivated by the history of Lima, the majesty of Machu Picchu, or the spiritual energy of Cusco, this tour provides unforgettable memories. With so many cultural and natural treasures explored, you'll leave with a deep appreciation of Peru's rich heritage.
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