Lima, Amazon, Cusco & Machu Picchu Luxury Journey 10 Days
The journey
Lima, Amazon, Cusco & Machu Picchu Luxury Journey – 10 Days / 9 Nights
Experience the three faces of Peru on a fully private 10-day luxury journey, designed by local experts with more than 30 years of experience. You'll travel from the coast to the rainforest and the Andes, staying in 5-star hotels, with private guides, private transportation and 24/7 assistance throughout.
Begin in Lima, Peru's culinary capital, with a night at the Belmond Miraflores Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Then fly to Puerto Maldonado and spend two nights at Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, exploring the rainforest with expert naturalist guides: canopy walkways, Lake Sandoval, wildlife and night excursions.
From the Amazon, fly to Cusco and transfer straight to the Sacred Valley. It sits lower than Cusco, so you can acclimatize naturally at the 5-star Tambo del Inka. After exploring Pisac, Moray and Maras, ride the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes and stay at the Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel.
Explore Machu Picchu with your private guide, enjoy lunch at the exclusive Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, and return on the Vistadome Observatory train to Cusco, where you'll stay at the JW Marriott El Convento. Discover the imperial city at a relaxed pace and, fully acclimatized, hike to the famous Rainbow Mountain before flying back to Lima.
Tour Highlights:
- 5-star hotels: Belmond Miraflores Park, Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, Tambo del Inka, Sumaq Machu Picchu and JW Marriott El Convento
- Amazon rainforest experience with naturalist guides
- Smart acclimatization route starting in the Sacred Valley
- Private guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge
- Vistadome train and Vistadome Observatory return
- Rainbow Mountain hike with a private guide
- All domestic flights included: Lima, Puerto Maldonado, Cusco
- Private transportation, private English-speaking guides and 24/7 assistance
- Operated directly by TrueAndes
Optional upgrades: Belmond Monasterio or Belmond Palacio Nazarenas in Cusco, Humantay Lake instead of Rainbow Mountain (additional cost may apply).
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Starting point: Lima, Peru
Price: US$7,200 per person (based on 2 travelers)
Day by day
Arrival in Lima
Welcome to Peru! Upon arrival at Lima International Airport, your private TrueAndes representative will greet you and take you in your private vehicle to your 5-star hotel in Miraflores, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
If time allows, enjoy a private walk through Miraflores and the bohemian district of Barranco, or simply relax and discover why Lima is considered the culinary capital of South America.
Overnight: Belmond Miraflores Park (Lima)
Meals: None
Private transportation | 24/7 assistance
Flight to Puerto Maldonado & Amazon Rainforest
After breakfast, your private vehicle will take you to the airport for your flight to Puerto Maldonado, the gateway to the Peruvian Amazon. Upon arrival, the lodge team will welcome you and take you by boat along the Madre de Dios River to Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica.
After lunch, set out on your first rainforest excursion with an expert naturalist guide, exploring the canopy walkways high above the forest floor. In the evening, enjoy a guided night excursion to discover the rainforest's nocturnal wildlife.
Overnight: Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica (Amazon)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private transfer to the airport | Expert naturalist guides | 24/7 assistance
Lake Sandoval & Amazon Wildlife
Early in the morning, travel by boat and on foot to the beautiful Lake Sandoval, home to giant river otters, caimans, macaws and many species of birds and monkeys. Glide across the lake by canoe and enjoy the peace of the rainforest.
Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge or join one of the optional activities offered by your naturalists.
Overnight: Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica (Amazon)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Expert naturalist guides | 24/7 assistance
Flight to Cusco & Private Transfer to the Sacred Valley
After breakfast, return by boat to Puerto Maldonado for your flight to Cusco. Your private TrueAndes representative will welcome you at the airport and take you directly to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It sits lower than Cusco, so this is the ideal place to acclimatize naturally.
Check in at the 5-star Tambo del Inka Resort and spend the afternoon relaxing and adjusting to the altitude.
Overnight: Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa (Sacred Valley)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Private transportation | 24/7 assistance
Private Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac, Moray & Maras
After breakfast, set out on a fully private tour of the Sacred Valley, at your own pace and with no groups. Visit the impressive Inca terraces and traditional market of Pisac, the circular agricultural terraces of Moray, and the stunning Maras Salt Mines, still worked by local families as they were centuries ago.
Enjoy lunch at El Huacatay restaurant in Urubamba, known for its creative Novo-Andean cuisine, before returning to your hotel for a relaxing evening.
Optional upgrade: tasting menu at MIL restaurant by chef Virgilio Martínez, next to Moray (additional cost).
Overnight: Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa (Sacred Valley)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Private transportation | Private guide | 24/7 assistance
Ollantaytambo & Vistadome Train to Aguas Calientes
After breakfast, explore the Ollantaytambo archaeological complex with your private guide, one of the most remarkable living Inca towns in Peru.
In the afternoon, board the Vistadome train toward Aguas Calientes and enjoy panoramic windows with spectacular views of mountains, rivers and cloud forest. Upon arrival, our representative will escort you to your 5-star hotel.
Overnight: Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel (Aguas Calientes)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Private guide | 24/7 assistance
Private Machu Picchu Tour, Lunch at Sanctuary Lodge & Return to Cusco
Early in the morning, take the shuttle bus up to Machu Picchu. With your private guide, explore the magnificent Inca citadel and discover its history, architecture and spiritual meaning. Your visit follows the official circuit assigned to your entrance ticket.
After the tour, enjoy an exclusive lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel located right at the entrance of Machu Picchu.
In the afternoon, return on the Vistadome Observatory train, with its open-air observation car, to Ollantaytambo. Your private vehicle will be waiting to take you to Cusco.
Overnight: JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Private transportation | Private guide | 24/7 assistance
Private Cusco City Tour
Enjoy a relaxed morning before a private guided tour of the imperial city of Cusco. Visit the Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun), the Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas, the artisan neighborhood of San Blas and the impressive Sacsayhuaman fortress overlooking the city.
The rest of the day is free to explore Cusco's cafés, galleries and markets at your own pace.
Overnight: JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Meals: Breakfast
Private transportation | Private guide | 24/7 assistance
Private Rainbow Mountain Hike
Now fully acclimatized, depart early in your private vehicle toward Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca). Enjoy breakfast on the way, then hike with your private guide through spectacular Andean landscapes, alpacas and traditional communities to the famous viewpoint at 5,036 m (16,522 ft).
After taking in the colorful mountain views, hike back, enjoy lunch, and return to Cusco to relax at your hotel.
Alternative option: Humantay Lake hike, upon request.
Activity: Hiking only. No ATV or quad bike transportation.
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging due to the high altitude.
Overnight: JW Marriott El Convento Cusco
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Private transportation | Private guide | 24/7 assistance
Flight from Cusco to Lima
After breakfast, your private vehicle will take you to Cusco International Airport for your flight back to Lima, where you can connect with your international flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
Private transportation
End of TrueAndes services.
What's included
Included
INCLUDES – WHAT'S INCLUDED- Domestic flights: Lima–Puerto Maldonado, Puerto Maldonado–Cusco and Cusco–Lima.
- Private airport reception and transfers in Lima and Cusco.
- Private transportation throughout the Andes portion of the journey.
- Private professional English-speaking guide for every tour in Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco.
- Expert naturalist guides at Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica. 24/7 assistance from the TrueAndes team during your trip.
- Accommodation (5-star hotels, double room):
- 1 night at Belmond Miraflores Park (Lima).
- 2 nights at Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica (Amazon), with all meals and lodge excursions.
- 2 nights at Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa (Sacred Valley).
- 1 night at Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel (Aguas Calientes).
- 3 nights at JW Marriott El Convento Cusco.
- Amazon experience:
- Round-trip boat transfers Puerto Maldonado–Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica.
- Canopy walkway excursion.
- Lake Sandoval excursion by boat and canoe.
- Guided night excursion in the rainforest.
- Tambopata National Reserve entrance fees. Tours and entrance fees:
- Private Sacred Valley tour: Pisac, Moray and Maras Salt Mines.
- Private guided visit to Ollantaytambo.
- Official Machu Picchu entrance ticket, subject to availability.
- Round-trip shuttle bus Aguas Calientes–Machu Picchu.
- Private guided tour of Machu Picchu.
- Private Cusco city tour: Qorikancha, Cathedral, San Blas and Sacsayhuaman.
- Private Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) hike, or Humantay Lake upon request.
- All entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary. Trains:
- Vistadome train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
- Vistadome Observatory train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. Meals:
- Daily breakfast at your hotels.
- Days 2 and 3: All meals at Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica.
- Day 4: Dinner at Tambo del Inka.
- Day 5: Lunch at El Huacatay restaurant (Urubamba).
- Day 6: Dinner at Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel.
- Day 7: Lunch at Belmond Sanctuary Lodge.
- Day 9: Breakfast and lunch during the Rainbow Mountain excursion.
Not included
NOT INCLUDED – WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED- International flights to and from Peru.
- Travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended).
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Alcoholic beverages and additional drinks.
- Entrance tickets to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (available as an optional add-on).
- Horse rental at Rainbow Mountain.
- Optional upgrades: Belmond Monasterio or Belmond Palacio Nazarenas in Cusco, and the tasting menu at MIL restaurant.
- Optional or private excursions at Inkaterra not listed in the itinerary.
- Spa treatments and other hotel services.
- Tips for guides, drivers, boat crews and other service staff.
- Personal expenses and souvenirs.
- Extra costs from flight delays, cancellations or circumstances beyond the tour operator's control.
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Questions before you go
Clear answers for planning this tour.
Is 10 days enough to visit Lima, the Amazon, Cusco and Machu Picchu?
Yes. This private 10-day journey is designed to cover the coast, the rainforest and the Andes at a comfortable pace. After Lima and the Amazon, the route continues to the Sacred Valley, which sits lower than Cusco, so you can acclimatize naturally before the higher-altitude activities.
Are hotels included in the tour price?
Yes. The US$7,200 per person price includes 9 nights in 5-star hotels: Belmond Miraflores Park (Lima), Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica (Amazon), Tambo del Inka (Sacred Valley), Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel (Aguas Calientes) and JW Marriott El Convento (Cusco). Upgrades to Belmond Monasterio or Belmond Palacio Nazarenas in Cusco are available at an additional cost.
Is this suitable for kids?
Yes, but the hikes on Day 7 and 8 are tough. We can swap them for easier cultural activities.
What is the Amazon experience like?
You'll spend two nights at Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, one of the most renowned eco-lodges in Peru. With expert naturalist guides, you'll explore the canopy walkways, canoe on Lake Sandoval and join a night excursion to discover the rainforest's wildlife. All meals at the lodge are included.
What should I know about altitude sickness?
Cusco is located at about 3,400 m (11,155 ft), while the Sacred Valley is lower, at about 2,870 m (9,420 ft). That's why the Andes portion of this journey begins in the Sacred Valley, giving your body time to adjust gently. Rainbow Mountain reaches 5,036 m (16,522 ft) and is scheduled for Day 9, once you are well acclimatized. Travelers with medical concerns should consult their doctor before traveling.
Is the Rainbow Mountain hike difficult?
The hike is moderate to challenging, mainly because of the high altitude. It is done at your own pace with a private guide and private transportation from Cusco. Horses can be rented on site for an additional cost. Humantay Lake is available as an alternative upon request.
Are domestic flights included?
Yes. All domestic flights are included: Lima–Puerto Maldonado, Puerto Maldonado–Cusco and Cusco–Lima. International flights to and from Peru are not included.
Which meals are included?
Daily breakfast at your hotels, all meals at Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, dinner at Tambo del Inka, lunch at El Huacatay restaurant, dinner at Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel, lunch at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, and breakfast and lunch during the Rainbow Mountain excursion. Dietary needs can be arranged in advance.
Is the Machu Picchu entrance ticket included?
Yes. Your official Machu Picchu entrance ticket, round-trip shuttle bus and private guide are included. Tickets are subject to availability, so we recommend booking as early as possible. Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain can be added as an option.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. This journey is operated directly by TrueAndes, with private transportation, private English-speaking guides in Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco, and 24/7 assistance from our team. In the Amazon, excursions are led by Inkaterra's expert naturalist guides.
How much is the deposit to confirm my booking?
A 50% deposit is required to confirm your reservation. The remaining 50% is paid upon arr...