With a perfect balance of guided adventures and free time, this trip lets you soak up Peru’s diversity at your own pace. Glide through the Amazon’s lush canopy from the comfort of our exclusive G Lodge, then shift gears to marvel at Peru’s dramatic landscapes and rich history. Trace the paths of the Incas with a scenic train ride to Machu Picchu, explore vibrant markets, and take an optional flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines.
19 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners
Allow USD500-650 for meals not included.
Public bus, private van, plane, train, boat, canoe.
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, expert jungle guide in Amazon.
Lima: Arrive at any time.
Lima/Paracas: Enjoy a free morning in Lima before travelling by bus to Paracas.
Paracas/Nazca: Optional visit to Ballestas Islands before travelling to Nazca. En route, stop at a winery and at the Oasis of Huacachina.
Nazca/Arequipa: Take a guided tour of the Nazca desert cemetery and potter's studio. Opt for a flight over the Nazca Lines before the overnight bus to Arequipa.
Arequipa: Enjoy a free day in Arequipa. Opt for a city tour or visit to the Santa Catalina Monastery.
Arequipa/Colca Canyon: Travel to Chivay, a village near Colca Canyon, relax or take an optional dip in the thermal baths.
Colca Canyon/Puno: Rise early for a tour of Colca Canyon to spot condors. Continue by bus to Puno. Arrive with a little time to wander the markets and explore the city.
Puno/Lake Titicaca: Enjoy a guided tour of Lake Titicaca with a homestay in a small village.
Lake Titicaca/Puno: Visit the floating islands of Uros before returning to Puno. Opt to visit to Sillustani burial site.
Puno/Cusco: Hop on the bus for a full day's drive to Cusco.
Cusco: Take advantage the day to choose from a wide variety of optional activities like the Rainbow Mountain hike, a cooking class, or simply explore the city by foot and relax in a caf?.
Cusco: Fill up on breakfast at your hotel in Cusco before walking to the Cusco Cathedral where your guide will meet the group for your walking tour of Cusco's colonial side. See the colonial and Inca architecture visible throughout the city and visit the Sapantiana staircase waterfall aqueduct before having lunch near the main plaza. Afterwards, walk back to the hotel and enjoy free time for the rest of the evening.
Cusco/Ollantaytambo: 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).
Ollantaytambo: Enjoy the Sacred Valley with your G representative today. Explore the sites of the Maras Salt Mines and the ancient Incan agricultural terraces of Moray. Continue on a scenic drive through small villages and stunning views of the Andean countryside. Then visit the Chincheros ruins. Known to the Incas as the birthplace of the rainbow, this site offers stunning views of the Andean countryside. Return to Ollantaytambo for the evening.
Ollantaytambo/Aguas Calientes: After breakfast visit the Ollantaytambo ruins where you'll walk up the 200 stone steps to reach the top. Then, catch the scenic train to Aguas Calientes. After enjoying a quick orientation walk around the town of Aguas Calientes the group will have free time for optional activities. Opt to visit the Machu Picchu Museum, the Mandor Waterfalls, and the butterfly garden. Or consider taking a dip in some thermal baths to relax those muscles.
Machu Picchu/Cusco: Rise early to enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu. After, catch the train towards Cusco.
Cusco: Enjoy a free day to explore Cusco or relax. Opt to go mountain biking or get a massage.
Cusco/Tambopata: Fly to Puerto Maldonado and continue by motorized boat to the comfortable and intimate G Lodge Amazon.
Tambopata: Enjoy guided excursions by expert naturalists to spot wildlife at nearby oxbow lakes and along jungle trails. Spend some time relaxing in a hammock, enjoying the local swimming hole or visiting a nearby plantation. Go for a caiman-spotting cruise after dinner.
Tambopata/Lima: Fly back to Lima for an optional final dinner and night out.
Lima: Depart at any time.