8:00 pm: Dinner.
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7 Days 6 Nights
Daily Tour
18 people
English, Espanol
Embark on a seven-day Peruvian adventure, starting with a flight from Lima to the historic city of Cusco. Enjoy a city tour that takes you through Cusco’s captivating streets and to four ancient ruins. Next, explore the stunning landscapes and rich culture of the Sacred Valley. The highlight is a visit to the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu, where you’ll discover the mysteries of this ancient wonder. Cap off your journey with a flight to Puerto Maldonado for a three-day exploration of the lush Amazon rainforest, where you’ll connect with nature and witness incredible wildlife.
| Single | Double/Triple | Child | |
| Superior Tourist 3* | USD $1,636.00 | USD $1,358.00 | USD $1,225.00 |
| Superior 4* | USD $1,909.00 | USD $1,492.00 | USD $1,357.00 |
**Please note that the prices listed above are only applicable for 2024/2025.
Customize this itinerary by adding extra days or tours. Please contact one of our Travel Advisors for pricing. Private service available upon request.
Arrival in Lima and connection flight to Cusco.
Assistance on arrival in Cusco and transfer to your selected hotel. Free time to take a short rest to be acclimatized to the altitude.
In the afternoon, Historical guided city tour of Cusco visiting the Main Square, the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun. After, we'll leave the city to visit the Inca sites of Qenqo, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, and the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuaman.
Qenqo: An archaeological site featuring intriguing carved rock formations and underground channels, believed to have been used by the Incas for ceremonial and religious purposes.
Tambomachay: Known as the "Inca Baths," Tambomachay boasts water fountains used for rituals and purification. Its architecture and hydraulic engineering are remarkable.
Puca Pucara: An ancient military fortress guarding the access to Cusco, named for its red stones.
Sacsayhuaman: An awe-inspiring fortress with enormous, precisely carved stones forming its walls. It offers panoramic views of Cusco.
Return to the city of Cusco. Free evening.
Early in the morning, pick up from your hotel in Cusco for your group excursion of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Tour Itinerary:
Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
The day starts with an early morning transfer to the bus station for a 30 minute journey, ascending a zigzag path, to the incredible Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, you will embark on a guided tour of the ancient citadel. Highlights include the Main Square, the enigmatic Circular Tower, the sacred Intihuatana (Sun Dial), the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, and the intricate cemeteries. Lunch in a restaurant at Aguas Calientes town.
In the afternoon, back to Cusco by train, and transfer to your selected hotel for overnight. Evening free.
4:00am. Embark on our full day Rainbow Mountain day trip from Cusco. We will travel by tourist bus around two hours to the south until arriving to the village of Cusipata, where we’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast.
After the breakfast we will travel by car 1 hour to the trailhead, known as Phulawasipata, where we will start the trek. The trek will last approximately 1.5 hours to 2 hours to Vinicunca Pass, the classic viewpoint for Rainbow Mountain. Along the way, we will appreciate the typical landscape and flora and fauna of the Andes, among which Llamas and Alpacas stand out.
Then we will return by the same route to the point where we started the trek (Phulawasipata), where our transport will be waiting to take us back to Cusipata; here we will enjoy the buffet lunch. After lunch we will start heading to back to Cusco for overnight.
Early in the morning, transfer to the airport to departure to Puerto Maldonad
Reception at the airport with transfer to our office, which is located in the center of Puerto Maldonado. Any luggage that you do not require during your stay in the rainforest can be safely kept in our storage room. This is to facilitate the transport by boat to the lodge.
We will embark for our lodge traveling on the river-vessel “Puerto Bolívar”. It is 40 minutes of navigation on the Madre de Dios River.
After arrival at the facilities of the Lodge Corto Maltes Amazonía you will be received with refreshments made from seasonal fruits. Later, your guide will give you the necessary information for your stay and hand over the keys to your bungalow and security safe, followed by the lunch and some time to rest until the first excursion. Passengers arriving with flights after 1 pm lunch, will be served with Box Lunch made of 100% recyclable material.
3:30 pm. Depart for your first contact with the jungle. You will be accompanied by your guide, who will show you the tropical trees, medicinal plants and other aspects of the exuberant nature among the 60 hectares of Brazil nut concession that Corto Maltés Amazonia stewards.
Visit a shiringuero encampment, which is another one of the most important economic activities in the Madre de Dios region. This is a reproduction of a real camp, in which you can see the process of collecting rubber (better known as latex), and see how it is used for many products. The time for this trek is 2 hours.
Back at the Lodge you can relax by the pool or in the hammocks on the terrace of your bungalow, savor an exotic cocktail at the bar, enjoy a relaxing massage by our qualified staff, visit our shop for a handcrafted souvenir of the rainforest or head to the riverside to view the breathtaking sunset.
7:00 pm. Tour Caiman: Before dinner, we will leave for a nocturnal boat trip to observe caimans and, with a bit of luck, other animals which populate the riverbank at night.
8:00pm dinner in our riverside dining room.
Wake up at 5:30 am for some coffee or tea before leaving for Lake Sandoval. Your guide will hand out a bagged breakfast and snack for the excursion
6:00 am: Start our tour Lake Sandoval. After roughly 20 minutes of travel on the river Madre de Dios, we arrive at the landing stage of Lake Sandoval. During a 3 km hike through the wild vegetation, we will enter the territory of Tambopata National Reserve, where you will have the chance to admire giant trees, different snakes, monkeys (squirrel monkeys, howler monkeys and capuchin monkeys) and various birds (notably the Hoatzin – also known as the stink bird-, kingfishers and snakebirds).
Once on Lake Sandoval we will embark in small rowboats in search of giant river otters. We will also have the possibility to spot a good number of other reptiles, mammals and birds in their natural habitat. When the guide finds an opportune spot where you can continue to observe the nature, we will eat breakfast. For the return trip, make sure you have gathered your belongings and we will row back to the pier.
1:30pm. Return to the Lodge for lunch.
3:30 pm. We will visit of one of the two lookout towers of Corto Maltes Amazonía, with a height of 20 and 42 meters and designed for bird watching and the viewing of other types of animals living at this altitude in the canopy. In addition, you will enjoy an incredible view of the sunset. (The guide will consult with the guests on their preferences and adapt this excursion accordingly.)
There will also be a visit to a Brazil nut camp, where harvesters stay for the duration of the season. The Brazil nut (also known as castaña, as it is known locally) is one of the most important economic activities in the Madre de Dios region.
You will then have some free time to enjoy the pool or a massage, get refreshed at the bar or visit our souvenir shop.
8:00 pm: Dinner.
Wake up at 5:30 am for some coffee or tea before leaving for a 20-minute walk to the clay lick, where you will have the possibility to observe 3 to 5 types of parrots.
The parrots come to the clay lick to ingest a particular kind of clay, only found in certain areas of this region. The clay is vital for the metabolic regulation of the birds, and therefore is host to a colorful and veritably delightful and exciting event.
8:00 am: Breakfast and free time
After breakfast, we will return to the city of Puerto Maldonado by boat.
One of our vehicles will receive you at the port. After a short stop at our office, we will drive to the local market where the local population supplies itself with foods and other products. During a short visit of around 20-minutes, you will be able to appreciate the different typical products of the area.
We will then head to the airport to check-in for your respective flights.
Most travelers from North America, Europe, and Australia do not require a visa for stays of up to 183 days in Peru. However, it's essential to check the latest entry requirements based on your nationality before traveling.
Cusco and Vinicunca are at high altitudes. To minimize the risk of altitude sickness, acclimatize by spending a few days at elevation before undertaking strenuous activities, stay hydrated, eat light meals, avoid alcohol, and consider medication if recommended by your doctor.
Pack layers to accommodate varying climates. Include warm clothing for cold nights in high-altitude areas like Cusco and Vinicunca, comfortable walking shoes for hikes, and waterproof gear for rainy conditions. Also, bring lightweight clothing for the humid Amazon jungle.
The hike to Rainbow Mountain is considered challenging due to its high altitude (over 5,000 meters above sea level) and steep sections. Good physical fitness is required, and it's advisable to acclimate in Cusco before attempting the hike.
