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The Andes To The Amazon

12 Days from $2447 per person

~ Amazing Travels In Peru ~

From Lima you’ll venture from the Andes to the Amazon on this amazing Peruvian adventure.

Packed with an intriguing combination of beauty and a striking contrast in the landscapes, micro-cultures, and incredible wildlife—with this experience, you will be hard pressed to find a more action packed adventure! This tour from the Andes to the Amazon is an introduction to Peru’s most iconic destinations. It will leave you with amazing memories of Peru’s wonders and you will likely get you started on planning your next bucket list trip to Peru before you’ve even returned home.

Beginning in Peru’s capital city of Lima, you’ll enjoy such activities as strolling through the Plaza de Armas or you might opt to take in a Peruvian cooking class. Some of the best restaurants in the world are in Lima, making this the perfect opportunity for you to splurge and treat yourself to a truly incredible culinary experience.

From Lima, you’ll head to Cusco and begin your acclimatization to the majestic Andes. After a visit to the Sacred Valley, this exciting adventure leads you to the Inca Trail where you will explore the stunning landscapes and trek to Machu Picchu the way the ancients did, by foot. Moving down into the Amazon, you will have the opportunity to scan the canopy for wildlife from the comfort of your lodge in and end your incredible trip back in Lima.

* This trip is highly customizable. You can easily extend your trip, change from the Inca Trail to the Lares Trail or you can even opt to not do the trek and have extra days in Cusco. Re-arranging things is easy, just let us know.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley
  • Cuyo Chico Pottery Making Demonstration in Pisac
  • Inca Trail Hike & Camping
  • Machu Picchu Guided Tour
  • Wildlife-spotting Night Walk in Tambopata

Included In Your Trip

  • Accommodations
  • Meals - 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
  • Transportation in country including internal flights
  • Experienced guides & guided excursions with naturalists
  • G Experiences & Sightseeing
  • Rubber boot use
Itinerary & Additional Details

*Trip details and description are provided by G Adventures.

 

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Day 1

Arrive to Lima

Arrive to Lima at anytime and begin your Andes to the Amazon adventure.

There are no activities planned so you can use your time as you wish. G Aventures has a number of optional activities for you to choose from if you would like to keep it easy on yourself. There is a welcome meeting in the evening and you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow travelers. Consider arriving one or two days prior to your trip so you can enjoy some additional time in and around Lima and are well rested for your upcoming trek.

 

*Transfers from the airport to hotel are not included in your trip.

Experiences

Lima Cooking Class (Optional)
Lima City Tour (Optional)
Full Day Experience (Optional)
Huacas and Larco Museum by Night (Optional)
a female backpacker in Lima with people in the main plaza of the colonial city
a female backpacker in Lima with people in the main plaza of the colonial city

Arrive to Lima

Arrive to Lima at anytime and begin your Andes to the Amazon adventure.

There are no activities planned so you can use your time as you wish. G Aventures has a number of optional activities for you to choose from if you would like to keep it easy on yourself. There is a welcome meeting in the evening and you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow travelers. Consider arriving one or two days prior to your trip so you can enjoy some additional time in and around Lima and are well rested for your upcoming trek.

 

*Transfers from the airport to hotel are not included in your trip.

Day 2

Lima to Cusco

Today, you will have have a short flight to Cusco and begin your acclimatization to the Andes. Enjoy the rest of the day to take in the local sights or just relax. Your G Adventures CEO will have advice for you on things to see and do, all you need to do is ask. Perhaps a visit to the Museo Inka or the Museo de Historia Regional?  If you are feeling up for it, you might even go whitewater rafting!

Experiences

Cusco City Tour Cusco (Optional)
Inka Museum (Optional)
Cusco Cooking Class (Optional)
Exterior of Museo Inka in Cusco
Exterior of Museo Inka in Cusco

Lima to Cusco

Today, you will have have a short flight to Cusco and begin your acclimatization to the Andes. Enjoy the rest of the day to take in the local sights or just relax. Your G Adventures CEO will have advice for you on things to see and do, all you need to do is ask. Perhaps a visit to the Museo Inka or the Museo de Historia Regional?  If you are feeling up for it, you might even go whitewater rafting!

Day 3

Cusco to Sacred Valley

Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley. Stop at the G Adventures-supported women’s weaving co-op before visiting a local pottery making community. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. After lunch, opt to head out on a hike to the Ollantaytambo storehouses and look out over the ruins. Or, wander around the cobblestone streets and visit a local Chicheria (corn beer bar).

Ccaccaccollo Community and Women’s Weaving Co-op visit

Visit the Ccaccaccollo community centre which G Adventures travellers’ donations helped create in 2005, thereby enabling local women to sell traditional textiles to travellers. See local weaving and dyeing techniques used to create garments and souvenirs, and learn how the Planeterra weaving co-operative has impacted the community and those who visit it. This includes the purchase of alpacas to provide a steady supply of wool, looms, and sewing machines as well as several training courses on production, sales and small business management.

G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant 

Contribute to sustainable tourism in Huchuy Qosqo, a small village of 65 families in the Sacred Valley, by eating at the Parwa Community Restaurant. Learn how the resident-run restaurant was kickstarted by G Adventures and the Multilateral Investment Fund, to become a successful farm-to-table program that boosts the local economy and several spin-off microenterprises.

Experiences

Ccaccaccollo Community & Women’s Weaving Co-op visit (Included)
Parwa Community Restaurant (Included)
Pinkuylluna Incan Storehouses (Optional)
mountain side ruins in the Sacred Valley
mountain side ruins in the Sacred Valley

Cusco to Sacred Valley

Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley. Stop at the G Adventures-supported women’s weaving co-op before visiting a local pottery making community. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. After lunch, opt to head out on a hike to the Ollantaytambo storehouses and look out over the ruins. Or, wander around the cobblestone streets and visit a local Chicheria (corn beer bar).

Ccaccaccollo Community and Women’s Weaving Co-op visit

Visit the Ccaccaccollo community centre which G Adventures travellers’ donations helped create in 2005, thereby enabling local women to sell traditional textiles to travellers. See local weaving and dyeing techniques used to create garments and souvenirs, and learn how the Planeterra weaving co-operative has impacted the community and those who visit it. This includes the purchase of alpacas to provide a steady supply of wool, looms, and sewing machines as well as several training courses on production, sales and small business management.

G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant 

Contribute to sustainable tourism in Huchuy Qosqo, a small village of 65 families in the Sacred Valley, by eating at the Parwa Community Restaurant. Learn how the resident-run restaurant was kickstarted by G Adventures and the Multilateral Investment Fund, to become a successful farm-to-table program that boosts the local economy and several spin-off microenterprises.

Day 4

Inca Trail

Depart Ollantaytambo by van to km 82 (45 minutes) where the Inca Trail begins. Ease into the adventure with a straightforward day of hiking the meandering streams, stunning Andean scenery, and ancient Incan ruins.

Trek through beautiful scenery, with a variety of flora that changes with the seasons, passing several smaller ruin sites like Llactapata.

Inca Trail Hike  – KM 82 to Wayllabamba Camp | 5h-6h (11km)

Get your blood pumping on this first day of hiking the Inca trail. The trekking is fairly easy and serves as good training for the next few days. Pass rambling rivers and a small village, and enjoy scenic mountain views; it’s just a taste of what’s to come.

A crew of local porters, cooks, and guides will take care of all the details for the duration of the hike. Porters carry the majority of the gear so you’ll only need to carry a small daypack with water, rain gear, snacks, a camera, etc.

G for Good Moment – Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products

Enjoy G Adventures-supported handmade biodegradable soap products, for use on our treks. This G Adventures for Good project empowered local Cusqueña women to start their own business in order to reduce the environmental impact of treks in the region. Planeterra provided $10,000 of seed funding for two young entrepreneurs to register their biodegradable products in order to sell them to the tourism industry. “Esencia Andina” is now a successful business that produces biodegradable soaps, detergents, and natural products for travellers, guides, porters, and cooks on our treks.

Experiences

G for Good Moment – Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
Inca Trail Hike (Included)
Bird's eye view of ruins in the Patallacta & Llactapata Urubamba Valley on hike to Machu Picchu
Bird's eye view of ruins in the Patallacta & Llactapata Urubamba Valley on hike to Machu Picchu

Inca Trail

Depart Ollantaytambo by van to km 82 (45 minutes) where the Inca Trail begins. Ease into the adventure with a straightforward day of hiking the meandering streams, stunning Andean scenery, and ancient Incan ruins.

Trek through beautiful scenery, with a variety of flora that changes with the seasons, passing several smaller ruin sites like Llactapata.

Inca Trail Hike  – KM 82 to Wayllabamba Camp | 5h-6h (11km)

Get your blood pumping on this first day of hiking the Inca trail. The trekking is fairly easy and serves as good training for the next few days. Pass rambling rivers and a small village, and enjoy scenic mountain views; it’s just a taste of what’s to come.

A crew of local porters, cooks, and guides will take care of all the details for the duration of the hike. Porters carry the majority of the gear so you’ll only need to carry a small daypack with water, rain gear, snacks, a camera, etc.

G for Good Moment – Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products

Enjoy G Adventures-supported handmade biodegradable soap products, for use on our treks. This G Adventures for Good project empowered local Cusqueña women to start their own business in order to reduce the environmental impact of treks in the region. Planeterra provided $10,000 of seed funding for two young entrepreneurs to register their biodegradable products in order to sell them to the tourism industry. “Esencia Andina” is now a successful business that produces biodegradable soaps, detergents, and natural products for travellers, guides, porters, and cooks on our treks.

Day 5

Inka Trail

Start early to climb the long steep path to Warmiwañusca, better known as Dead Woman’s Pass. This is the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769 ft). Most hikers reach camp by early afternoon, with ample time to rest and relax.

 

Inca Trail Hike  – Wayllabamba Camp to Paqaymayo Camp | 6h-7h (12km)

Start early to climb the long steep path to Warmiwañusca, better known as Dead Woman’s Pass. This is the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769 ft). Most hikers reach camp by early afternoon, with ample time to rest and relax.

Trek over progressively spectacular and steeper terrain on your way to Warmiwañusca (aka Dead Woman’s Pass), the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769ft). Be prepared to face strong Andean weather (blazing sun or cold winds) around the pass. Take the hike slow, and drink lots of water along the way – amazing views are waiting as a reward. Enjoy some ample time to rest and relax after reaching the camp; most campers arrive around early afternoon.

Experiences

Inca Trail Hike 
Views from the Wayllabamba on the Inka Trail
Views from the Wayllabamba on the Inka Trail

Inka Trail

Start early to climb the long steep path to Warmiwañusca, better known as Dead Woman’s Pass. This is the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769 ft). Most hikers reach camp by early afternoon, with ample time to rest and relax.

 

Inca Trail Hike  – Wayllabamba Camp to Paqaymayo Camp | 6h-7h (12km)

Start early to climb the long steep path to Warmiwañusca, better known as Dead Woman’s Pass. This is the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769 ft). Most hikers reach camp by early afternoon, with ample time to rest and relax.

Trek over progressively spectacular and steeper terrain on your way to Warmiwañusca (aka Dead Woman’s Pass), the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769ft). Be prepared to face strong Andean weather (blazing sun or cold winds) around the pass. Take the hike slow, and drink lots of water along the way – amazing views are waiting as a reward. Enjoy some ample time to rest and relax after reaching the camp; most campers arrive around early afternoon.

Day 6

Inca Trail

Cross two more passes and ruins on today’s trek. The first pass is Runquraqay at 3,950m (13,113 ft) where, on a clear day, hikers can catch a glimpse of the snow-capped Cordillera Vilcabamba. Hike through the cloud forest on a gentle climb to the second pass of the day, walking through original Incan constructions. The highest point of the pass is 3,700m (12,136 ft). On a clear day, enjoy the spectacular views of the Urubamba Valley. At 3,650m (11,972 ft), reach the ruins of Phuyupatamarca, the “town above the clouds.” Camp here or go another 1.5 hrs to the Wiñay Wayna ruins (“forever young”) located at 2,650m (8,694 ft).

 

Inca Trail Hike – Paqaymayo Camp to Wiñaywayna | 9h (16km)

Cross two passes and more ruins along the Inca Trail on the last full day of hiking. Traverse Runquraway at 3,950m (13,113 ft), and then reach the second pass at 3,700m (12,136 ft). Spot the gorgeous Cordillera Vilcabamba and the Urubamba Valley in the distance on a clear day. Camp at either the Phuyupatamarca ruins or the Wiñay Wayna ruins.

Experiences

Inca Trail Hike 
a llama grazing on the mountains on the Inca Trail
a llama grazing on the mountains on the Inca Trail

Inca Trail

Cross two more passes and ruins on today’s trek. The first pass is Runquraqay at 3,950m (13,113 ft) where, on a clear day, hikers can catch a glimpse of the snow-capped Cordillera Vilcabamba. Hike through the cloud forest on a gentle climb to the second pass of the day, walking through original Incan constructions. The highest point of the pass is 3,700m (12,136 ft). On a clear day, enjoy the spectacular views of the Urubamba Valley. At 3,650m (11,972 ft), reach the ruins of Phuyupatamarca, the “town above the clouds.” Camp here or go another 1.5 hrs to the Wiñay Wayna ruins (“forever young”) located at 2,650m (8,694 ft).

 

Inca Trail Hike – Paqaymayo Camp to Wiñaywayna | 9h (16km)

Cross two passes and more ruins along the Inca Trail on the last full day of hiking. Traverse Runquraway at 3,950m (13,113 ft), and then reach the second pass at 3,700m (12,136 ft). Spot the gorgeous Cordillera Vilcabamba and the Urubamba Valley in the distance on a clear day. Camp at either the Phuyupatamarca ruins or the Wiñay Wayna ruins.

Day 7

Machu Picchu & Cusco

The final day of the hike starts pre-dawn to reach the Sun Gate before sunrise. Catch the first views of the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu on a clear day. Hike down for a guided tour of the ruins, before your train back to Cusco.

 

Inca Trail Hike
Wiñaywayna  to Machu Picchu | 2h-3h (6km)

Wake around 03:30 to reach the Sun Gate as early as possible. Head to the checkpoint and join the lineup to wait for the gate to open. Catch the first views of the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu (fingers crossed for a clear day). Hike down to Machu Picchu (about 45 mins) for a 1.5 hr guided tour of the site, and free time to explore. Opt to visit the Inca Bridge (a 15-min walk one way) for no additional charge, if time allows.

Machu Picchu Guided Tour | (1 Hour 30 Minutes to 2 Hours)

Early birds get the best worms! The best time to see the Lost City of the Incas is in the early morning light. Follow the local guide to Machu Picchu to learn about its history at a leisurely pace. Gain local insight into the Inti Mach’ay cave, Inti Watana, the Temple of the Water, the Temple of the Condor, and the Room of the Three Windows. Take time to sit and feel the energy of this 15th-century site, now both a UNESCO World Heritage site and voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World (in a worldwide Internet poll). (1 Hour 30 Minutes to 2 Hours)

Making your way back to Cusco, you’ll first catch the bus outside the Machu Picchu gate after your visit for a short downhill ride to Aguas Calientes (25 minutes). Eat and relax before the train ride back to Ollantaytambo where you’ll then have a private vehicle to enjoy the scenery back to Cusco. Ollantaytambo – Cusco 2h-2h30m (95km)

Experiences

Inca Trail Hike
Machu Picchu Guided Tour (Included)
Looking down to Aguas Calientes and river valley surrounded by mountains
Looking down to Aguas Calientes and river valley surrounded by mountains

Machu Picchu & Cusco

The final day of the hike starts pre-dawn to reach the Sun Gate before sunrise. Catch the first views of the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu on a clear day. Hike down for a guided tour of the ruins, before your train back to Cusco.

 

Inca Trail Hike
Wiñaywayna  to Machu Picchu | 2h-3h (6km)

Wake around 03:30 to reach the Sun Gate as early as possible. Head to the checkpoint and join the lineup to wait for the gate to open. Catch the first views of the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu (fingers crossed for a clear day). Hike down to Machu Picchu (about 45 mins) for a 1.5 hr guided tour of the site, and free time to explore. Opt to visit the Inca Bridge (a 15-min walk one way) for no additional charge, if time allows.

Machu Picchu Guided Tour | (1 Hour 30 Minutes to 2 Hours)

Early birds get the best worms! The best time to see the Lost City of the Incas is in the early morning light. Follow the local guide to Machu Picchu to learn about its history at a leisurely pace. Gain local insight into the Inti Mach’ay cave, Inti Watana, the Temple of the Water, the Temple of the Condor, and the Room of the Three Windows. Take time to sit and feel the energy of this 15th-century site, now both a UNESCO World Heritage site and voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World (in a worldwide Internet poll). (1 Hour 30 Minutes to 2 Hours)

Making your way back to Cusco, you’ll first catch the bus outside the Machu Picchu gate after your visit for a short downhill ride to Aguas Calientes (25 minutes). Eat and relax before the train ride back to Ollantaytambo where you’ll then have a private vehicle to enjoy the scenery back to Cusco. Ollantaytambo – Cusco 2h-2h30m (95km)

Day 8

Cusco

Continue to explore Cusco on a free day in the city.

You might opt to visit and hike the famed Rainbow Mountain,  or visit some of the other amazing things to see and do around Cusco.

Experiences

Vinicunca – Rainbow Mountain (Optional)
Shop lined street in Cusco's historical district at night
Shop lined street in Cusco's historical district at night

Cusco

Continue to explore Cusco on a free day in the city.

You might opt to visit and hike the famed Rainbow Mountain,  or visit some of the other amazing things to see and do around Cusco.

Day 9

Cusco & The Amazon

Fly to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the lowlands of the Amazon jungle.  You’ll continue by motorized boat to the comfortable and intimate G Lodge Amazon.

After a brief stop in town to store large luggage*, drive to the pier (1 hour) and travel by covered motorized boat (3 Hours) to the comfortable and intimate G Lodge Amazon. En route, spot bird species typical of the river and forest edge. The Tambopata Rainforest area holds the world record for the most bird sightings in one area.

Local community members make up the majority of lodge staff, including multilingual naturalist guides. Take the opportunity to learn about the area’s rich flora and fauna and locals’ extensive use of medicinal plants and other forest plant resources through traditional techniques for building, fishing, and hunting.

About Luggage & Tambopata G Lodge

*On arrival, you’ll head by private vehicle to the lodge’s office in Puerto Maldonado to store large luggage. Use one of the provided duffels to bring just what you need into the jungle. From there, travel on to the boat landing.

The lodge itself combines native architectural style and materials with low-impact, eco-friendly technology. Rooms are simple but comfortable, with mosquito netting for individual beds, flush toilets, showers (with solar-heated hot water), and candles for lighting (no electricity). Please note in periods of high demand you may be accommodated in a nearby Amazon lodge.

Experiences

Rio Madre de Dios – Tambopata Rainforest
Wildlife-spotting Night Walk
a motorized canoe on river at sunset
a motorized canoe on river at sunset

Cusco & The Amazon

Fly to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the lowlands of the Amazon jungle.  You’ll continue by motorized boat to the comfortable and intimate G Lodge Amazon.

After a brief stop in town to store large luggage*, drive to the pier (1 hour) and travel by covered motorized boat (3 Hours) to the comfortable and intimate G Lodge Amazon. En route, spot bird species typical of the river and forest edge. The Tambopata Rainforest area holds the world record for the most bird sightings in one area.

Local community members make up the majority of lodge staff, including multilingual naturalist guides. Take the opportunity to learn about the area’s rich flora and fauna and locals’ extensive use of medicinal plants and other forest plant resources through traditional techniques for building, fishing, and hunting.

About Luggage & Tambopata G Lodge

*On arrival, you’ll head by private vehicle to the lodge’s office in Puerto Maldonado to store large luggage. Use one of the provided duffels to bring just what you need into the jungle. From there, travel on to the boat landing.

The lodge itself combines native architectural style and materials with low-impact, eco-friendly technology. Rooms are simple but comfortable, with mosquito netting for individual beds, flush toilets, showers (with solar-heated hot water), and candles for lighting (no electricity). Please note in periods of high demand you may be accommodated in a nearby Amazon lodge.

Day 10

Amazon Jungle

Enjoy guided excursions led by expert naturalists to spot wildlife at nearby oxbow lakes and along jungle trails. In the afternoon, you’ll have free time to spend relaxing in a hammock, enjoying the local swimming hole, or visiting a nearby plantation. Go on a caiman-spotting cruise after dinner.

Head out early to catch the jungle at its wildest (and coolest). Walk slowly through the forest searching for wildlife before heading out on an oxbow lake by canoe. Search for anaconda, the elusive giant river otter, or black caiman. Even if you don’t spot these shy creatures, there are plenty of other birds, interesting plants, and other animals about.

 

Jungle Excursions
Tambopata – Enjoy visits to oxbow lakes to learn about the jungle and its inhabitants. Be introduced to the area’s rich flora and fauna by expert naturalist guides, who can teach extensive uses for medicinal and other forest plant resources through traditional techniques. Be prepared to go early morning or evening to avoid the heat of midday. Enjoy a leisurely pace – the trip requires some walking, but nothing too strenuous.
Caiman-Spotting Cruise Evening
Tambopata  – Head out after dark by motorized canoe to search for caimans on the river banks. Enjoy a lesson on caimans from the expert guide. Take advantage of the keen eyes of the expert naturalist guides – they are truly spectacular at spotting these elusive smaller cousins of alligators hiding on the muddy banks.

 

Experiences

Expert Naturalist Guided Jungle Excursions
Caman Spotting Cruise
two red howler monkeys hugging a tree branch
two red howler monkeys hugging a tree branch

Amazon Jungle

Enjoy guided excursions led by expert naturalists to spot wildlife at nearby oxbow lakes and along jungle trails. In the afternoon, you’ll have free time to spend relaxing in a hammock, enjoying the local swimming hole, or visiting a nearby plantation. Go on a caiman-spotting cruise after dinner.

Head out early to catch the jungle at its wildest (and coolest). Walk slowly through the forest searching for wildlife before heading out on an oxbow lake by canoe. Search for anaconda, the elusive giant river otter, or black caiman. Even if you don’t spot these shy creatures, there are plenty of other birds, interesting plants, and other animals about.

 

Jungle Excursions
Tambopata – Enjoy visits to oxbow lakes to learn about the jungle and its inhabitants. Be introduced to the area’s rich flora and fauna by expert naturalist guides, who can teach extensive uses for medicinal and other forest plant resources through traditional techniques. Be prepared to go early morning or evening to avoid the heat of midday. Enjoy a leisurely pace – the trip requires some walking, but nothing too strenuous.
Caiman-Spotting Cruise Evening
Tambopata  – Head out after dark by motorized canoe to search for caimans on the river banks. Enjoy a lesson on caimans from the expert guide. Take advantage of the keen eyes of the expert naturalist guides – they are truly spectacular at spotting these elusive smaller cousins of alligators hiding on the muddy banks.

 

Day 11

Amazon to Lima

Enjoy a delicious Amazonian breakfast before heading back by motorized canoe and van to pick up the luggage before heading to the airport. Fly to Lima with a brief stop in Cusco en route to Lima. Make a brief stop in Cusco en route to Lima. A private vehicle will be waiting to take the group to the Lima hotel.

Opt for a final night out for dinner and/or Pisco Sours. If you’ve got the energy,  hit a Lima hotspot and dance your final night away.

 

Experiences

Rio Madre de Dios
tambopata jungle amazon
tambopata jungle amazon

Amazon to Lima

Enjoy a delicious Amazonian breakfast before heading back by motorized canoe and van to pick up the luggage before heading to the airport. Fly to Lima with a brief stop in Cusco en route to Lima. Make a brief stop in Cusco en route to Lima. A private vehicle will be waiting to take the group to the Lima hotel.

Opt for a final night out for dinner and/or Pisco Sours. If you’ve got the energy,  hit a Lima hotspot and dance your final night away.

 

Day 12

Lima

Depart at anytime or maybe you might want to rest up after all that action! Finish your trip off by adding a couple of days to reflect and relax or start a new adventure!

 

*Airport transfers are not included.

Experiences

Plaza San Martín in Lima, the historic center of Lima
Plaza San Martín in Lima, the historic center of Lima

Lima

Depart at anytime or maybe you might want to rest up after all that action! Finish your trip off by adding a couple of days to reflect and relax or start a new adventure!

 

*Airport transfers are not included.

Where You'll Stay

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Please be aware that these are examples of the properties that G Adventures may use for the trip. Similar substitutions may be made on a trip by trip basis. Once booked, you will be able to check your G Adventures App for confirmation of accommodations. See the G Adventures website for additional information.

♦ G Adventures has several departures every month throughout 2022, 2023 and 2024 from $2099, excluding any special offers for select departures. Visit G Adventure’s Website – Trip Details Page for more detailed information and pricing.

♦ All pricing is based on 2 travelers in the same room. If you would like your own room, the single supplement is priced from $319.00.

♦ Extensions to destinations throughout Peru are also available and this trip can also be made to be private.

♦ Any mention of special pricing are offers known to us at this time and are subject to change at the supplier’s discretion. Please contact us for an accurate quote based on your preferences, dates and the most current offers available.

Trip Departures

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Exclusions

  • International Flights to/from Lima
  • Airport Transfers (except for included flights)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Optional Excursions & Activities
  • Meals & Beverages Not Mentioned

Travel Insurance

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Additional Information

For a complete description and all important things for you to know about this trip, please see G Adventure’s website. You will find everything from what to bring, what to do, not to do, etc,. The easist thing to do, just get in touch with Soul Free Travels and we will provide you with all you need to know.

Lima

  • Lima City Tour  – Discover Lima’s cultural and culinary highlights on this half-day guided tour. Visit the San Francisco Church and its impressive catacombs, walk around Plaza de Armas, and get to know some of Lima’s lovely neighbourhoods. Stop to enjoy some authentic Peruvian tapas and be introduced to pisco sours during a demonstration and tasting before heading back to your hotel. $65-$85 USD per person.
  • Huacas and Larco Museum by Night – Tour three different Huacas in the city which were built during pre-Inca times in the middle of Lima. Then, visit the Larco Museum where you will enjoy a 3-course dinner in the restaurant there. From $90.00 USD per person.
  • Lima Cooking Class  – Get a taste of Peruvian cuisine, visit local markets, sample exotic fruit, select fresh ingredients, and try your hand at preparing unique Peruvian dishes influenced by China, Italy, West Africa, and Japan. (4 Hours) From $79.00

Cusco

  • Cusco City Tour Cusco – Enjoy a half-day tour of Cusco’s main sights. Walk around the Plaza de Armas (main square) and explore this city steeped in one of the world’s most alluring and ancient cultures. Visit Qenqo, Koricancha, the Cathedral, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, and the archaeological site of Sacsaywaman. $45 USD per person.
  • Cusco Tourist Ticket – This ticket allows admission at 16 sights of the city of Cusco including many popular museums and cathedrals, the ticket also provides entrance to Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park, and sights in the South Valley of Cusco and the Sacred Valley of the Incas. $130 per person
  • Inka Museum – Cusco – Get ready to explore the artifacts from the Inca Empire, including mummies, jewelry, skulls, and ceramics at this museum of archaeology. $10 per person.
  • Cusco Cooking Class – Channel your inner chef with a Peruvian cooking class. Take a trip to the market with your teacher and learn about regional flavours as you pick out the freshest ingredients. Head back to the kitchen for a hands-on lesson and learn to prepare local Peruvian specialties.

Ollantaytambo

  • Ollantaytambo Storehouse Ruins & Hike Ollantaytambo (1h-1h30m) – Get your blood flowing on a steep hike up to the Pinkuylluna Incan storehouses. Perched on the hill, these ruins provide excellent views of the Sacred Valley and the Ollantaytambo ruins below.

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Physical Ratings

1 - Easy

Light walking, nothing more exerting than climbing stairs. Suitable for all levels of fitness.

2 - Light

Walking, fairly easy hiking, maybe a few hills & suitable for most fitness levels.

3 - Moderate

Average. May include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking, etc. Suitable for most fitness levels. 

4 - Demanding

Walking, hiking, kayaking, rafting, cycling, etc. Generally good physical fitness or it could be taxing.

5 - Challenging

High-altitude hikes, cycling, or other instances of heavy exercise. Be prepared to challenge yourself.

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Hopefully, your back isn't as hairy as this, and it's doubtful we will ever have to go as far as picking bugs off your back— but, be assured, you've got us from hello. From the moment you start planning your trip, you will receive above & beyond service. You have a dedicated travel professional looking after you and working to protect your travel investment. We are always there in the background, just in case of questions or emergencies, and when you are traveling, that is 24/7. We exist to make your travel special, free of hassle, and what we do—well, it's all about you.

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You don't leave your health care up to your banker or call a florist to build you a house, do you? So, why deal with non-travel pros when booking your treasured vacation? Soul Free Travels is not a software company or a search engine full of non-travel pros that just take your money. We live, breathe, work, and study—all things travel, all of the time. We don't have a call center to field those complaint calls. We don't need one! You can reach us easily, without obligation, and without pressing 50 buttons first. We like hearing from you!

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Relationships matter. When you work with us, we are building ours with you. We are committed and it is our passion to be a part of your travel bliss. We work with you—with as much, or as little participation as you care to have in the process. We adapt. We are also quite hooked up, so you are too! We know our stuff and we work with the best. We also have an extensive network of guides, drivers, chefs, photographers, etc. Many we know personally. From perks to exclusive access, if you are in need, you've got a friend indeed.

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Day 1

Arrive to Lima

Arrive to Lima at anytime and begin your Andes to the Amazon adventure.

There are no activities planned so you can use your time as you wish. G Aventures has a number of optional activities for you to choose from if you would like to keep it easy on yourself. There is a welcome meeting in the evening and you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow travelers. Consider arriving one or two days prior to your trip so you can enjoy some additional time in and around Lima and are well rested for your upcoming trek.

 

*Transfers from the airport to hotel are not included in your trip.

Experiences

Lima Cooking Class (Optional)
Lima City Tour (Optional)
Full Day Experience (Optional)
Huacas and Larco Museum by Night (Optional)
a female backpacker in Lima with people in the main plaza of the colonial city
a female backpacker in Lima with people in the main plaza of the colonial city

Arrive to Lima

Arrive to Lima at anytime and begin your Andes to the Amazon adventure.

There are no activities planned so you can use your time as you wish. G Aventures has a number of optional activities for you to choose from if you would like to keep it easy on yourself. There is a welcome meeting in the evening and you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow travelers. Consider arriving one or two days prior to your trip so you can enjoy some additional time in and around Lima and are well rested for your upcoming trek.

 

*Transfers from the airport to hotel are not included in your trip.

Day 2

Lima to Cusco

Today, you will have have a short flight to Cusco and begin your acclimatization to the Andes. Enjoy the rest of the day to take in the local sights or just relax. Your G Adventures CEO will have advice for you on things to see and do, all you need to do is ask. Perhaps a visit to the Museo Inka or the Museo de Historia Regional?  If you are feeling up for it, you might even go whitewater rafting!

Experiences

Cusco City Tour Cusco (Optional)
Inka Museum (Optional)
Cusco Cooking Class (Optional)
Exterior of Museo Inka in Cusco
Exterior of Museo Inka in Cusco

Lima to Cusco

Today, you will have have a short flight to Cusco and begin your acclimatization to the Andes. Enjoy the rest of the day to take in the local sights or just relax. Your G Adventures CEO will have advice for you on things to see and do, all you need to do is ask. Perhaps a visit to the Museo Inka or the Museo de Historia Regional?  If you are feeling up for it, you might even go whitewater rafting!

Day 3

Cusco to Sacred Valley

Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley. Stop at the G Adventures-supported women’s weaving co-op before visiting a local pottery making community. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. After lunch, opt to head out on a hike to the Ollantaytambo storehouses and look out over the ruins. Or, wander around the cobblestone streets and visit a local Chicheria (corn beer bar).

Ccaccaccollo Community and Women’s Weaving Co-op visit

Visit the Ccaccaccollo community centre which G Adventures travellers’ donations helped create in 2005, thereby enabling local women to sell traditional textiles to travellers. See local weaving and dyeing techniques used to create garments and souvenirs, and learn how the Planeterra weaving co-operative has impacted the community and those who visit it. This includes the purchase of alpacas to provide a steady supply of wool, looms, and sewing machines as well as several training courses on production, sales and small business management.

G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant 

Contribute to sustainable tourism in Huchuy Qosqo, a small village of 65 families in the Sacred Valley, by eating at the Parwa Community Restaurant. Learn how the resident-run restaurant was kickstarted by G Adventures and the Multilateral Investment Fund, to become a successful farm-to-table program that boosts the local economy and several spin-off microenterprises.

Experiences

Ccaccaccollo Community & Women’s Weaving Co-op visit (Included)
Parwa Community Restaurant (Included)
Pinkuylluna Incan Storehouses (Optional)
mountain side ruins in the Sacred Valley
mountain side ruins in the Sacred Valley

Cusco to Sacred Valley

Enjoy a full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley. Stop at the G Adventures-supported women’s weaving co-op before visiting a local pottery making community. Break for lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco. After lunch, opt to head out on a hike to the Ollantaytambo storehouses and look out over the ruins. Or, wander around the cobblestone streets and visit a local Chicheria (corn beer bar).

Ccaccaccollo Community and Women’s Weaving Co-op visit

Visit the Ccaccaccollo community centre which G Adventures travellers’ donations helped create in 2005, thereby enabling local women to sell traditional textiles to travellers. See local weaving and dyeing techniques used to create garments and souvenirs, and learn how the Planeterra weaving co-operative has impacted the community and those who visit it. This includes the purchase of alpacas to provide a steady supply of wool, looms, and sewing machines as well as several training courses on production, sales and small business management.

G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant 

Contribute to sustainable tourism in Huchuy Qosqo, a small village of 65 families in the Sacred Valley, by eating at the Parwa Community Restaurant. Learn how the resident-run restaurant was kickstarted by G Adventures and the Multilateral Investment Fund, to become a successful farm-to-table program that boosts the local economy and several spin-off microenterprises.

Day 4

Inca Trail

Depart Ollantaytambo by van to km 82 (45 minutes) where the Inca Trail begins. Ease into the adventure with a straightforward day of hiking the meandering streams, stunning Andean scenery, and ancient Incan ruins.

Trek through beautiful scenery, with a variety of flora that changes with the seasons, passing several smaller ruin sites like Llactapata.

Inca Trail Hike  – KM 82 to Wayllabamba Camp | 5h-6h (11km)

Get your blood pumping on this first day of hiking the Inca trail. The trekking is fairly easy and serves as good training for the next few days. Pass rambling rivers and a small village, and enjoy scenic mountain views; it’s just a taste of what’s to come.

A crew of local porters, cooks, and guides will take care of all the details for the duration of the hike. Porters carry the majority of the gear so you’ll only need to carry a small daypack with water, rain gear, snacks, a camera, etc.

G for Good Moment – Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products

Enjoy G Adventures-supported handmade biodegradable soap products, for use on our treks. This G Adventures for Good project empowered local Cusqueña women to start their own business in order to reduce the environmental impact of treks in the region. Planeterra provided $10,000 of seed funding for two young entrepreneurs to register their biodegradable products in order to sell them to the tourism industry. “Esencia Andina” is now a successful business that produces biodegradable soaps, detergents, and natural products for travellers, guides, porters, and cooks on our treks.

Experiences

G for Good Moment – Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
Inca Trail Hike (Included)
Bird's eye view of ruins in the Patallacta & Llactapata Urubamba Valley on hike to Machu Picchu
Bird's eye view of ruins in the Patallacta & Llactapata Urubamba Valley on hike to Machu Picchu

Inca Trail

Depart Ollantaytambo by van to km 82 (45 minutes) where the Inca Trail begins. Ease into the adventure with a straightforward day of hiking the meandering streams, stunning Andean scenery, and ancient Incan ruins.

Trek through beautiful scenery, with a variety of flora that changes with the seasons, passing several smaller ruin sites like Llactapata.

Inca Trail Hike  – KM 82 to Wayllabamba Camp | 5h-6h (11km)

Get your blood pumping on this first day of hiking the Inca trail. The trekking is fairly easy and serves as good training for the next few days. Pass rambling rivers and a small village, and enjoy scenic mountain views; it’s just a taste of what’s to come.

A crew of local porters, cooks, and guides will take care of all the details for the duration of the hike. Porters carry the majority of the gear so you’ll only need to carry a small daypack with water, rain gear, snacks, a camera, etc.

G for Good Moment – Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products

Enjoy G Adventures-supported handmade biodegradable soap products, for use on our treks. This G Adventures for Good project empowered local Cusqueña women to start their own business in order to reduce the environmental impact of treks in the region. Planeterra provided $10,000 of seed funding for two young entrepreneurs to register their biodegradable products in order to sell them to the tourism industry. “Esencia Andina” is now a successful business that produces biodegradable soaps, detergents, and natural products for travellers, guides, porters, and cooks on our treks.

Day 5

Inka Trail

Start early to climb the long steep path to Warmiwañusca, better known as Dead Woman’s Pass. This is the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769 ft). Most hikers reach camp by early afternoon, with ample time to rest and relax.

 

Inca Trail Hike  – Wayllabamba Camp to Paqaymayo Camp | 6h-7h (12km)

Start early to climb the long steep path to Warmiwañusca, better known as Dead Woman’s Pass. This is the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769 ft). Most hikers reach camp by early afternoon, with ample time to rest and relax.

Trek over progressively spectacular and steeper terrain on your way to Warmiwañusca (aka Dead Woman’s Pass), the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769ft). Be prepared to face strong Andean weather (blazing sun or cold winds) around the pass. Take the hike slow, and drink lots of water along the way – amazing views are waiting as a reward. Enjoy some ample time to rest and relax after reaching the camp; most campers arrive around early afternoon.

Experiences

Inca Trail Hike 
Views from the Wayllabamba on the Inka Trail
Views from the Wayllabamba on the Inka Trail

Inka Trail

Start early to climb the long steep path to Warmiwañusca, better known as Dead Woman’s Pass. This is the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769 ft). Most hikers reach camp by early afternoon, with ample time to rest and relax.

 

Inca Trail Hike  – Wayllabamba Camp to Paqaymayo Camp | 6h-7h (12km)

Start early to climb the long steep path to Warmiwañusca, better known as Dead Woman’s Pass. This is the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769 ft). Most hikers reach camp by early afternoon, with ample time to rest and relax.

Trek over progressively spectacular and steeper terrain on your way to Warmiwañusca (aka Dead Woman’s Pass), the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769ft). Be prepared to face strong Andean weather (blazing sun or cold winds) around the pass. Take the hike slow, and drink lots of water along the way – amazing views are waiting as a reward. Enjoy some ample time to rest and relax after reaching the camp; most campers arrive around early afternoon.

Day 6

Inca Trail

Cross two more passes and ruins on today’s trek. The first pass is Runquraqay at 3,950m (13,113 ft) where, on a clear day, hikers can catch a glimpse of the snow-capped Cordillera Vilcabamba. Hike through the cloud forest on a gentle climb to the second pass of the day, walking through original Incan constructions. The highest point of the pass is 3,700m (12,136 ft). On a clear day, enjoy the spectacular views of the Urubamba Valley. At 3,650m (11,972 ft), reach the ruins of Phuyupatamarca, the “town above the clouds.” Camp here or go another 1.5 hrs to the Wiñay Wayna ruins (“forever young”) located at 2,650m (8,694 ft).

 

Inca Trail Hike – Paqaymayo Camp to Wiñaywayna | 9h (16km)

Cross two passes and more ruins along the Inca Trail on the last full day of hiking. Traverse Runquraway at 3,950m (13,113 ft), and then reach the second pass at 3,700m (12,136 ft). Spot the gorgeous Cordillera Vilcabamba and the Urubamba Valley in the distance on a clear day. Camp at either the Phuyupatamarca ruins or the Wiñay Wayna ruins.

Experiences

Inca Trail Hike 
a llama grazing on the mountains on the Inca Trail
a llama grazing on the mountains on the Inca Trail

Inca Trail

Cross two more passes and ruins on today’s trek. The first pass is Runquraqay at 3,950m (13,113 ft) where, on a clear day, hikers can catch a glimpse of the snow-capped Cordillera Vilcabamba. Hike through the cloud forest on a gentle climb to the second pass of the day, walking through original Incan constructions. The highest point of the pass is 3,700m (12,136 ft). On a clear day, enjoy the spectacular views of the Urubamba Valley. At 3,650m (11,972 ft), reach the ruins of Phuyupatamarca, the “town above the clouds.” Camp here or go another 1.5 hrs to the Wiñay Wayna ruins (“forever young”) located at 2,650m (8,694 ft).

 

Inca Trail Hike – Paqaymayo Camp to Wiñaywayna | 9h (16km)

Cross two passes and more ruins along the Inca Trail on the last full day of hiking. Traverse Runquraway at 3,950m (13,113 ft), and then reach the second pass at 3,700m (12,136 ft). Spot the gorgeous Cordillera Vilcabamba and the Urubamba Valley in the distance on a clear day. Camp at either the Phuyupatamarca ruins or the Wiñay Wayna ruins.

Day 7

Machu Picchu & Cusco

The final day of the hike starts pre-dawn to reach the Sun Gate before sunrise. Catch the first views of the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu on a clear day. Hike down for a guided tour of the ruins, before your train back to Cusco.

 

Inca Trail Hike
Wiñaywayna  to Machu Picchu | 2h-3h (6km)

Wake around 03:30 to reach the Sun Gate as early as possible. Head to the checkpoint and join the lineup to wait for the gate to open. Catch the first views of the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu (fingers crossed for a clear day). Hike down to Machu Picchu (about 45 mins) for a 1.5 hr guided tour of the site, and free time to explore. Opt to visit the Inca Bridge (a 15-min walk one way) for no additional charge, if time allows.

Machu Picchu Guided Tour | (1 Hour 30 Minutes to 2 Hours)

Early birds get the best worms! The best time to see the Lost City of the Incas is in the early morning light. Follow the local guide to Machu Picchu to learn about its history at a leisurely pace. Gain local insight into the Inti Mach’ay cave, Inti Watana, the Temple of the Water, the Temple of the Condor, and the Room of the Three Windows. Take time to sit and feel the energy of this 15th-century site, now both a UNESCO World Heritage site and voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World (in a worldwide Internet poll). (1 Hour 30 Minutes to 2 Hours)

Making your way back to Cusco, you’ll first catch the bus outside the Machu Picchu gate after your visit for a short downhill ride to Aguas Calientes (25 minutes). Eat and relax before the train ride back to Ollantaytambo where you’ll then have a private vehicle to enjoy the scenery back to Cusco. Ollantaytambo – Cusco 2h-2h30m (95km)

Experiences

Inca Trail Hike
Machu Picchu Guided Tour (Included)
Looking down to Aguas Calientes and river valley surrounded by mountains
Looking down to Aguas Calientes and river valley surrounded by mountains

Machu Picchu & Cusco

The final day of the hike starts pre-dawn to reach the Sun Gate before sunrise. Catch the first views of the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu on a clear day. Hike down for a guided tour of the ruins, before your train back to Cusco.

 

Inca Trail Hike
Wiñaywayna  to Machu Picchu | 2h-3h (6km)

Wake around 03:30 to reach the Sun Gate as early as possible. Head to the checkpoint and join the lineup to wait for the gate to open. Catch the first views of the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu (fingers crossed for a clear day). Hike down to Machu Picchu (about 45 mins) for a 1.5 hr guided tour of the site, and free time to explore. Opt to visit the Inca Bridge (a 15-min walk one way) for no additional charge, if time allows.

Machu Picchu Guided Tour | (1 Hour 30 Minutes to 2 Hours)

Early birds get the best worms! The best time to see the Lost City of the Incas is in the early morning light. Follow the local guide to Machu Picchu to learn about its history at a leisurely pace. Gain local insight into the Inti Mach’ay cave, Inti Watana, the Temple of the Water, the Temple of the Condor, and the Room of the Three Windows. Take time to sit and feel the energy of this 15th-century site, now both a UNESCO World Heritage site and voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World (in a worldwide Internet poll). (1 Hour 30 Minutes to 2 Hours)

Making your way back to Cusco, you’ll first catch the bus outside the Machu Picchu gate after your visit for a short downhill ride to Aguas Calientes (25 minutes). Eat and relax before the train ride back to Ollantaytambo where you’ll then have a private vehicle to enjoy the scenery back to Cusco. Ollantaytambo – Cusco 2h-2h30m (95km)

Day 8

Cusco

Continue to explore Cusco on a free day in the city.

You might opt to visit and hike the famed Rainbow Mountain,  or visit some of the other amazing things to see and do around Cusco.

Experiences

Vinicunca – Rainbow Mountain (Optional)
Shop lined street in Cusco's historical district at night
Shop lined street in Cusco's historical district at night

Cusco

Continue to explore Cusco on a free day in the city.

You might opt to visit and hike the famed Rainbow Mountain,  or visit some of the other amazing things to see and do around Cusco.

Day 9

Cusco & The Amazon

Fly to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the lowlands of the Amazon jungle.  You’ll continue by motorized boat to the comfortable and intimate G Lodge Amazon.

After a brief stop in town to store large luggage*, drive to the pier (1 hour) and travel by covered motorized boat (3 Hours) to the comfortable and intimate G Lodge Amazon. En route, spot bird species typical of the river and forest edge. The Tambopata Rainforest area holds the world record for the most bird sightings in one area.

Local community members make up the majority of lodge staff, including multilingual naturalist guides. Take the opportunity to learn about the area’s rich flora and fauna and locals’ extensive use of medicinal plants and other forest plant resources through traditional techniques for building, fishing, and hunting.

About Luggage & Tambopata G Lodge

*On arrival, you’ll head by private vehicle to the lodge’s office in Puerto Maldonado to store large luggage. Use one of the provided duffels to bring just what you need into the jungle. From there, travel on to the boat landing.

The lodge itself combines native architectural style and materials with low-impact, eco-friendly technology. Rooms are simple but comfortable, with mosquito netting for individual beds, flush toilets, showers (with solar-heated hot water), and candles for lighting (no electricity). Please note in periods of high demand you may be accommodated in a nearby Amazon lodge.

Experiences

Rio Madre de Dios – Tambopata Rainforest
Wildlife-spotting Night Walk
a motorized canoe on river at sunset
a motorized canoe on river at sunset

Cusco & The Amazon

Fly to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the lowlands of the Amazon jungle.  You’ll continue by motorized boat to the comfortable and intimate G Lodge Amazon.

After a brief stop in town to store large luggage*, drive to the pier (1 hour) and travel by covered motorized boat (3 Hours) to the comfortable and intimate G Lodge Amazon. En route, spot bird species typical of the river and forest edge. The Tambopata Rainforest area holds the world record for the most bird sightings in one area.

Local community members make up the majority of lodge staff, including multilingual naturalist guides. Take the opportunity to learn about the area’s rich flora and fauna and locals’ extensive use of medicinal plants and other forest plant resources through traditional techniques for building, fishing, and hunting.

About Luggage & Tambopata G Lodge

*On arrival, you’ll head by private vehicle to the lodge’s office in Puerto Maldonado to store large luggage. Use one of the provided duffels to bring just what you need into the jungle. From there, travel on to the boat landing.

The lodge itself combines native architectural style and materials with low-impact, eco-friendly technology. Rooms are simple but comfortable, with mosquito netting for individual beds, flush toilets, showers (with solar-heated hot water), and candles for lighting (no electricity). Please note in periods of high demand you may be accommodated in a nearby Amazon lodge.

Day 10

Amazon Jungle

Enjoy guided excursions led by expert naturalists to spot wildlife at nearby oxbow lakes and along jungle trails. In the afternoon, you’ll have free time to spend relaxing in a hammock, enjoying the local swimming hole, or visiting a nearby plantation. Go on a caiman-spotting cruise after dinner.

Head out early to catch the jungle at its wildest (and coolest). Walk slowly through the forest searching for wildlife before heading out on an oxbow lake by canoe. Search for anaconda, the elusive giant river otter, or black caiman. Even if you don’t spot these shy creatures, there are plenty of other birds, interesting plants, and other animals about.

 

Jungle Excursions
Tambopata – Enjoy visits to oxbow lakes to learn about the jungle and its inhabitants. Be introduced to the area’s rich flora and fauna by expert naturalist guides, who can teach extensive uses for medicinal and other forest plant resources through traditional techniques. Be prepared to go early morning or evening to avoid the heat of midday. Enjoy a leisurely pace – the trip requires some walking, but nothing too strenuous.
Caiman-Spotting Cruise Evening
Tambopata  – Head out after dark by motorized canoe to search for caimans on the river banks. Enjoy a lesson on caimans from the expert guide. Take advantage of the keen eyes of the expert naturalist guides – they are truly spectacular at spotting these elusive smaller cousins of alligators hiding on the muddy banks.

 

Experiences

Expert Naturalist Guided Jungle Excursions
Caman Spotting Cruise
two red howler monkeys hugging a tree branch
two red howler monkeys hugging a tree branch

Amazon Jungle

Enjoy guided excursions led by expert naturalists to spot wildlife at nearby oxbow lakes and along jungle trails. In the afternoon, you’ll have free time to spend relaxing in a hammock, enjoying the local swimming hole, or visiting a nearby plantation. Go on a caiman-spotting cruise after dinner.

Head out early to catch the jungle at its wildest (and coolest). Walk slowly through the forest searching for wildlife before heading out on an oxbow lake by canoe. Search for anaconda, the elusive giant river otter, or black caiman. Even if you don’t spot these shy creatures, there are plenty of other birds, interesting plants, and other animals about.

 

Jungle Excursions
Tambopata – Enjoy visits to oxbow lakes to learn about the jungle and its inhabitants. Be introduced to the area’s rich flora and fauna by expert naturalist guides, who can teach extensive uses for medicinal and other forest plant resources through traditional techniques. Be prepared to go early morning or evening to avoid the heat of midday. Enjoy a leisurely pace – the trip requires some walking, but nothing too strenuous.
Caiman-Spotting Cruise Evening
Tambopata  – Head out after dark by motorized canoe to search for caimans on the river banks. Enjoy a lesson on caimans from the expert guide. Take advantage of the keen eyes of the expert naturalist guides – they are truly spectacular at spotting these elusive smaller cousins of alligators hiding on the muddy banks.

 

Day 11

Amazon to Lima

Enjoy a delicious Amazonian breakfast before heading back by motorized canoe and van to pick up the luggage before heading to the airport. Fly to Lima with a brief stop in Cusco en route to Lima. Make a brief stop in Cusco en route to Lima. A private vehicle will be waiting to take the group to the Lima hotel.

Opt for a final night out for dinner and/or Pisco Sours. If you’ve got the energy,  hit a Lima hotspot and dance your final night away.

 

Experiences

Rio Madre de Dios
tambopata jungle amazon
tambopata jungle amazon

Amazon to Lima

Enjoy a delicious Amazonian breakfast before heading back by motorized canoe and van to pick up the luggage before heading to the airport. Fly to Lima with a brief stop in Cusco en route to Lima. Make a brief stop in Cusco en route to Lima. A private vehicle will be waiting to take the group to the Lima hotel.

Opt for a final night out for dinner and/or Pisco Sours. If you’ve got the energy,  hit a Lima hotspot and dance your final night away.

 

Day 12

Lima

Depart at anytime or maybe you might want to rest up after all that action! Finish your trip off by adding a couple of days to reflect and relax or start a new adventure!

 

*Airport transfers are not included.

Experiences

Plaza San Martín in Lima, the historic center of Lima
Plaza San Martín in Lima, the historic center of Lima

Lima

Depart at anytime or maybe you might want to rest up after all that action! Finish your trip off by adding a couple of days to reflect and relax or start a new adventure!

 

*Airport transfers are not included.

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