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Peru Fantastico + Puerto Maldonado

Cumbres Travel · Peru DMC · 18 days / 17 nights

Peru Fantástico + Puerto Maldonado

Lima, Paracas, Ica, Nazca, Arequipa, Colca, Puno, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Vinicunca and Puerto Maldonado

Discover Peru’s striking contrasts on a journey combining historic cities, coastal and Andean landscapes, majestic Machu Picchu and the extraordinary biodiversity of the Peruvian Amazon.

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Journey features

18 days / 17 nights

A circuit through Peru’s coast, Andes and Amazon.

Historic and cultural heritage

Visits to colonial cities, archaeological sites and traditional communities.

Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley

Archaeological and scenic experiences of the Inca legacy.

Nature and adventure

Ballestas Islands, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca and Rainbow Mountain.

Amazon experience

Jungle lodge stay with guided excursions in Puerto Maldonado.

Rail and boat journeys

Tourist train to Aguas Calientes and lake and river excursions.

Domestic air connections

Cusco–Puerto Maldonado and Puerto Maldonado–Lima sectors planned in the itinerary; inclusion subject to quotation.

Meals according to the itinerary

Breakfasts and selected lunches and dinners throughout the journey.

A personalised programme

Accommodation, visits and services can be adapted, subject to availability.

Experiences that shape your journey

Your experience, day by day

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN PERU – LIMA

On arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, our staff will welcome you and transfer you to your selected hotel. During your arrival assistance, we will provide information about the programme and the services booked. The rest of the day is free to rest or enjoy personal activities. Overnight in Lima.

Included meals: None.

Optional activities: Magic Water Circuit visit or dinner with a folklore dance show, subject to schedules and availability.

DAY 02: LIMA – CITY TOUR – PARACAS

Breakfast at the hotel. At 09:15, we begin our tour of Lima, the City of Kings, with a panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana and a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Historic Centre, including Plaza Mayor and its principal historic buildings. We continue to the San Francisco monumental complex and its catacombs, followed by representative areas of San Isidro and Miraflores, as time permits. In the afternoon, depart by tourist coach for Paracas on Peru’s southern coast. Arrival, transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast.

DAY 03: PARACAS – BALLESTAS ISLANDS – ICA – NAZCA

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we take a boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands to observe seabirds, sea lions and, depending on the route conditions, the Candelabro geoglyph. We then continue to Ica to visit a traditional winery and discover how pisco and wine are made, followed by Cachiche village and the Huacachina oasis, surrounded by impressive dunes. Optional dune buggy rides and sandboarding are subject to separate booking and safety conditions. We continue by road to Nazca. Arrival, hotel transfer and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast.

DAY 04: NAZCA – NAZCA LINES – CANTALLOC – PAREDONES – AREQUIPA

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning flight over the Nazca Lines, extraordinary desert geoglyphs featuring geometric and animal figures along the authorised flight route. Continue to the Cantalloc Aqueducts, an ancient Nazca hydraulic system, and Paredones, associated with Inca administration. At approximately 3:00 p.m., we depart by tourist bus for Arequipa through the southern coast’s desert landscapes. Hotel arrival and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast.

Important: The scenic flight is subject to weather conditions and operational authorisation. The overland journey to Arequipa is long, and arrival may be late at night.

DAY 05: AREQUIPA – CITY TOUR AND SANTA CATALINA MONASTERY

Breakfast at the hotel. At 08:45, begin our Arequipa tour, visiting the Carmen Alto and Yanahuara viewpoints for views of the valley and surrounding volcanoes. Continue to the Historic Centre to discover Plaza de Armas, admire the Cathedral and visit the Church of the Society of Jesus and Santa Catalina Monastery, one of Peru’s most representative colonial architectural complexes. Return to the hotel at approximately 15:00. Free afternoon and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast.

Optional activity: Andean Sanctuaries Museum visit, subject to opening hours and available exhibitions.

DAY 06: AREQUIPA – NATIONAL RESERVE – COLCA VALLEY

Breakfast at the hotel. At 07:45, begin our journey to the Colca Valley through Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, with opportunities to observe vicuñas, alpacas and high-Andean landscapes. Continue to Patapampa, the Volcanoes Viewpoint, to appreciate the region’s mountains and volcanoes. Descend to Chivay and check in at your selected hotel. In the afternoon, you may visit La Calera thermal baths or enjoy the hotel’s thermal facilities, depending on the category and services booked. A traditional dance performance may be attended in the evening. Overnight in the Colca Valley.

Included meals: Breakfast.

Please note: Hot springs admission and the folklore show must be confirmed according to the package booked.

DAY 07: COLCA VALLEY – CRUZ DEL CONDOR – PUNO

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart early for Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint, one of Colca Canyon’s highlights, with opportunities to observe Andean condors soaring in their natural habitat. On the return journey, visit traditional valley villages such as Maca and Yanque and appreciate the agricultural and archaeological landscapes, as time permits. Continue to Puno through the Andean highlands, with panoramic stops along the way. Arrival in the afternoon or evening, hotel transfer and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast.

Please note: Condor sightings depend on natural conditions.

DAY 08: PUNO – LAKE TITICACA – UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS

Breakfast at the hotel. At 07:45, begin our Lake Titicaca excursion, visiting the floating Uros Islands, traditionally built from totora reeds, to learn about the lives and customs of their inhabitants. Continue by boat to Taquile Island, known for its textile traditions and highland scenery. Enjoy a traditional lunch, take in views of the lake and discover aspects of local culture. Return to Puno at approximately 17:00. Hotel transfer and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast and lunch.

DAY 09: PUNO – ROUTE OF THE SUN – CUSCO

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, begin our scenic overland journey to Cusco through the Andean highlands, stopping for panoramic views at La Raya, one of the highest points on the route. Continue to Raqchi archaeological complex to discover the Temple of Wiracocha and other Inca constructions. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a tourist restaurant. Afterwards, visit Andahuaylillas, whose church is known for its extraordinary artistic decoration and is called the Sistine Chapel of the Americas. Arrive in Cusco in the late afternoon. Hotel transfer and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast and lunch.

DAY 10: CUSCO – CITY TOUR AND NEARBY ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning to rest, shop or enjoy personal activities. At 13:00, begin our tour of imperial Cusco, visiting Plaza Mayor and Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun, one of the Inca Empire’s principal religious centres. Continue to Sacsayhuamán, an impressive complex of enormous stone walls; Qenqo, an ancient ceremonial centre; Puca Pucara, associated with control of the road network; and Tambomachay, known for its channels and fountains. Return to Cusco and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast.

Optional activity: In the morning, museums included in the Cusco Tourist Ticket may be visited, depending on the ticket type and opening hours.

DAY 11: CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS – TRAIN TO AGUAS CALIENTES

Breakfast at the hotel. At 08:00, begin our excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, travelling through Andean landscapes and visiting the archaeological complex and craft market of Pisac. Continue to Urubamba for a buffet lunch featuring regional cuisine. In the afternoon, visit Ollantaytambo, an important archaeological complex with monumental Inca constructions. Transfer to the railway station to board the Expedition tourist train, according to the confirmed service, to Aguas Calientes, gateway to Machu Picchu. On arrival, reception and assistance in reaching the hotel. Overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast and lunch.

DAY 12: MACHU PICCHU – RETURN TO CUSCO

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, board the bus from Aguas Calientes to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, a journey of approximately 30 minutes. Enjoy a guided visit along the authorised circuit, discovering the history, architecture and extraordinary landscapes of this iconic Inca city. The visit depends on the confirmed circuit, route, entry time and ticket availability. Afterwards, return by bus to Aguas Calientes for a buffet lunch. In the afternoon, take the tourist train back to Ollantaytambo and continue by road to Cusco. Hotel transfer and a special dinner courtesy of Cumbres Travel. Overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Optional activity – Huayna Picchu Mountain: An ascent of Huayna Picchu may be arranged, subject to availability of the specific ticket, schedules, access conditions, physical demands and an additional charge. Adding this activity may require changes to the main visiting circuit and the day’s schedule. Please request it when booking.

Please note: Cumbres Travel will prioritise Machu Picchu Circuit 2, subject to ticket availability and confirmation.

DAY 13: CUSCO – RAINBOW MOUNTAIN (VINICUNCA)

Hotel pickup from 04:30 for our excursion towards Cusipata, where breakfast is served. Continue by tourist transport to the start of the hike at approximately 4,400 metres above sea level. Ascend for around two hours to the viewpoint at Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), above 5,000 metres, to appreciate the striking Andean scenery and take photographs. Descend along the same route, enjoy lunch and return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 16:00. Overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Please note: This high-altitude excursion requires suitable physical fitness and is subject to weather and operational conditions.

DAY 14: CUSCO – FLIGHT TO PUERTO MALDONADO – COCHA CAIMÁN

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to Cusco airport for your flight to Puerto Maldonado in the Madre de Dios region. On arrival, reception and transfer to the pier to begin the boat journey along the Madre de Dios River to our Amazon lodge. Along the way, appreciate the rainforest scenery and, with luck, observe birds and wildlife. Welcome, check-in and lunch. In the afternoon, take an interpretive walk to Cocha Caimán, with opportunities to see caimans and learn about this ecosystem. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Please note: Excursions depend on flight arrival time and navigation conditions.

DAY 15: PUERTO MALDONADO – APU VICTOR LAKE – MONKEY ISLAND

Breakfast at the lodge. In the morning, take a guided walk along Amazon rainforest trails to discover tropical trees and plants, with opportunities to observe wildlife in its natural surroundings. Reach Lake Apu Víctor, surrounded by rainforest vegetation, to enjoy panoramic views and observe the lake ecosystem from designated areas. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Monkey Island to observe different primate species and learn about their habitat. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Please note: Wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

DAY 16: PUERTO MALDONADO – COCHA PERDIDA

Breakfast at the lodge. In the morning, take a guided walk along interpretive rainforest trails, crossing tropical forest and wetlands to discover the region’s characteristic flora and fauna. Reach Cocha Perdida, an ecosystem surrounded by aguaje palm wetlands and lush vegetation, to enjoy panoramic views from designated observation points and look for birds and other wildlife. Return to the lodge for lunch. Free afternoon to rest, enjoy the facilities or join available lodge activities, according to the schedule. Dinner and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DAY 17: PUERTO MALDONADO – FLIGHT TO LIMA

Breakfast at the lodge. At the scheduled time, return by boat to Puerto Maldonado and transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima, according to the confirmed flight itinerary. On arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport, our staff will welcome you and transfer you to your selected hotel. Free time for the rest of the day and overnight stay.

Included meals: Breakfast.

DAY 18: LIMA – AIRPORT TRANSFER

Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to Jorge Chávez International Airport for your flight to your next destination.

Included meals: Breakfast.

Everything that accompanies your journey

Your programme includes

TRANSPORT

Arrival and departure transfers in the cities and destinations included. Tourist road transport throughout the journey. Ollantaytambo–Aguas Calientes–Ollantaytambo tourist train, according to the confirmed service. Aguas Calientes–Machu Picchu–Aguas Calientes shuttle bus. Boat excursions to the Ballestas Islands, on Lake Titicaca and during the Amazon stay. Nazca Lines flight, subject to weather and operational authorisation.

Two domestic flights: Cusco–Puerto Maldonado and Puerto Maldonado–Lima, according to the confirmed fare and connections.

MEALS

17 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 4 dinners, distributed according to the itinerary described.

ACCOMMODATION

17 nights of accommodation: 2 in Lima, 1 in Paracas, 1 in Nazca, 2 in Arequipa, 1 in the Colca Valley, 2 in Puno, 4 in Cusco, 1 in Aguas Calientes and 3 at an Amazon lodge in Puerto Maldonado, according to category and confirmation.

GUIDES

Guided excursions in Spanish and English according to the service booked. Other languages are subject to availability.

ADMISSION AND ASSISTANCE

Admission to attractions and activities specified in the confirmed quotation. Reception, coordination and assistance throughout the programme.

Not included

International flights, meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary, tips, personal expenses, optional activities and any other services not specified.

Optional activities: Huayna Picchu, dune buggies and sandboarding, thermal baths, additional cultural visits and other experiences requested by the traveller, subject to availability and an additional charge.

Rest is part of the experience

Hotels along your journey

The final selection is confirmed in your quotation, according to category, season and availability.

DestinationTouristSuperiorFirst ClassPremium
LimaARAWI EXPRESSSAN AGUSTIN EXCLUSIVEJOSÉ ANTONIO EXECUTIVEPULLMAN LIMA MIRAFLORES
ParacasEMANCIPADORSAN AGUSTIN PARACASSAN AGUSTIN PARACASLA HACIENDA BAHIA PARACAS
NazcaHOTEL ALEGRIACASA ANDINA STANDARDCASA ANDINA STANDARDLAS DUNAS (ICA)
ArequipaVITA HOTELESSAN AGUSTIN POSADA MONASTERIOKATARICOSTA DEL SOL WYNDHAM
ColcaCOLCA LLAQTAXIMA COLCAARANWACOLCA LODGE
PunoCONDE DE LEMOSHACIENDA PLAZASONESTA PUNOGHL LAKE TITICACA
CuscoPRISMASAN AGUSTIN DORADOSONESTA CUSCOCOSTA DEL SOL WYNDHAM
Machu Picchu PuebloPUCARA MACHUPICCHUHATUN INTI CLASSICEL MAPISUMAQ MACHUPICCHU HOTEL
Puerto MaldonadoCOCHA CAIMANCOCHA CAIMANCOCHA CAIMANCOCHA CAIMAN

The Premium option on the southern coast includes Las Dunas in Ica and requires adjustments to accommodation and transfers. Amazon activities depend on the confirmed lodge, flight schedules and navigation. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

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