8-day andes to amazon adventure
This trip is an incredible way to take in Peru, all the way from the Andes to the Amazon, in just 8 days.
You'll begin in Cusco, where you'll tour this ancient Inca capital before exploring the most important Inca ruins in the surrounding area, Saqsaywoman, Quenqo, Puka Pucara, and Tambomachay.
Next, you'll explore the nearby Sacred Valley, before spending a day at the stunning world wonder of Machu Picchu.
From here you'll descend further into the jungle where you'll spend 3 days in Peru’s capital of biodiversity, Puerto Maldonado. You'll explore the jungle by boat and on various treks, hopefully spotting a huge array of wildlife and meeting the people of a local community. Your accommodation will be the Cortes Maltes Lodge on the banks of the Madre de Dios River, you'll stay in your own bungalow with a private bathroom with hot water, electricity, as well as a deck with hammocks. Also on site are a swimming pool, a restaurant, and an observation deck and bar overlooking the river.
Let True Peru Travel be your guide to an unforgettable Peruvian experience.
Itinerary:
Day 1
Morning pick-up in Cusco
1.30pm Cusco Cathedral, Qoricancha, and Santo Domingo
Saqsaywoman, Quenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay
Night in Amaru Group hotel
Day 2
8am pick-up in Cusco
Pisaq
Lunch in Urubamba
Ollantaytambo
4.30pm train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
7.30pm arrival in Aguas Calientes
Dinner and sleep in Hatun Inti Classic Hotel
Day 3
4am breakfast
5.30am bus to Machu Picchu
2.5 hour tour of Machu Picchu
Optional hike up Huayna Picchu (not included in price)
Bus to Aguas Calientes
Lunch
2.30pm train to Ollantaytambo
Onward transport to Cusco
Day 4
Free day in Cusco
8pm bus to Puerto Maldonado. Flights can be arranged, please contact us to ask about cost
Day 5
Reception in Puerto Maldonado
Visit to Puerto Maldonado town
40 minute boat along Madre de Dios River
Arrival at Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge
Lunch
3:30pm 3-hour trek to lookout
Return to lodge for dinner and relaxation
Day 6
5.30am 20 minute trek to parrot clay lick
8:00am breakfast
Corto Maltes gardens
10:30am boat to Monkey Island
5km jungle trek to Sandoval Lake
Observe sunset from canoe
Return to lodge for 8:00pm dinner and relaxation
Day 7
8am breakfast and free time
10am 1.5 hour boat to Gamatida Island
Palma Real community
1pm boat around island
Visit to local farm
Return to lodge
8pm dinner and relaxation
Day 8
Breakfast
Visit to local market in Puerto Maldonado
Transport to Cusco