Day 1
Arrival in Cusco
Arrival at Cusco Airport and private transfer to your hotel. Free time to rest and acclimatize to the altitude.
✨ First connection with Andean culture and energy.
3.5 · Inca & Amazon
Inca & Amazon
Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Amazon Rainforest · 8 days
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Two Worlds in One Journey: Andes & Amazon
The Inca & Amazon Experience is a carefully curated journey designed for travelers who want to discover the ancient legacy of the Inca civilization while exploring the extraordinary biodiversity of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.
This immersive adventure takes you through the historic city of Cusco, the breathtaking Sacred Valley of the Incas, and the legendary Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The journey then continues into the heart of the Amazon rainforest in Puerto Maldonado, where you will experience one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth — filled with wildlife, tropical sounds, and unforgettable nature encounters.
✨ A once-in-a-lifetime journey combining ancient history, breathtaking landscapes, and pure Amazonian wilderness.
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Why Choose Inca & Amazon?
- Explore Andes + Amazon in one itinerary
- Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu included
- Authentic Amazon rainforest lodge experience
- Wildlife observation & jungle excursions
- Guided cultural & ecological experiences
- Domestic flight included (Cusco – Amazon)
- Small group premium adventure
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Travel Itinerary
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Day 2
Cusco City Tour
Guided exploration of the historic capital of the Inca Empire:
- — Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun)
- — Cusco Cathedral
- — Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Complex
- — Qenqo, Puka Pukara & Tambomachay
✨ A journey through Inca and colonial history.
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Day 3
Sacred Valley — Chinchero, Maras & Moray
Full-day exploration of the Sacred Valley of the Incas:
- — Chinchero: traditional Andean weaving culture
- — Moray: ancient agricultural experimentation site
- — Maras Salt Mines: spectacular salt terraces
✨ Living culture, ancient engineering, and breathtaking landscapes. Arrival in Urubamba, heart of the Sacred Valley.
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Day 4
Sacred Valley — Ollantaytambo — Machu Picchu
Visit the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo Fortress, then board the train to Aguas Calientes, gateway to Machu Picchu.
- — Ollantaytambo Fortress
✨ A scenic journey through the Andes toward the lost city.
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Day 5
Machu Picchu — Return to Cusco
Early guided visit to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. Optional activities:
- — Huayna Picchu hike
- — Machu Picchu Mountain hike
- — Free time for exploration
✨ The most anticipated moment of the journey. Return by train to Cusco.
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Day 6
Cusco — Puerto Maldonado — Amazon Rainforest
Flight from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado, gateway to the Amazon. Transfer to jungle lodge and introduction to the rainforest.
- — Jungle walking experience
- — Introduction to Amazon flora & fauna
✨ First immersion into the Amazon ecosystem.
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Day 7
Amazon Rainforest Exploration
Guided jungle activities:
- — Rainforest trekking through natural trails
- — Wildlife and birdwatching experience
- — Boat excursion through rivers or lagoons
✨ Discover one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
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Day 8
Departure
Transfer back to Puerto Maldonado Airport.
✨ End of an unforgettable journey through Peru.
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Experience Highlights
- ✓ Cusco City Tour (Inca & Colonial heritage)
- ✓ Sacred Valley of the Incas
- ✓ Chinchero, Maras & Moray
- ✓ Ollantaytambo archaeological site
- ✓ Machu Picchu guided visit
- ✓ Amazon rainforest lodge experience
- ✓ Jungle trekking & wildlife observation
- ✓ River & lagoon boat excursions
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From the Andes to the Amazon — One Unforgettable Journey
Limited availability departures. Small group premium experience. Book early for best season dates.
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