This 11-day Peru journey is for travelers who want more than a quick visit. Start in Lima with a first look at Peru’s culture and history, then travel to Cusco and the Sacred Valley before hiking the legendary Classic Inca Trail. Step by step, the trail leads you through mountains, cloud forest, ancient Inca sites, and finally to the unforgettable moment of reaching the Sun Gate and seeing Machu Picchu below you.
After the Andes, the journey changes completely as you fly to Puerto Maldonado and enter the Amazon rainforest. Stay at Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción, walk jungle trails, cruise the river at twilight, explore Lake Sandoval, cross the canopy walkway, and listen to the rainforest come alive at night. It is a powerful mix of culture, trekking, nature, wildlife, and comfort, all carefully organized so you can enjoy the best of Peru without worrying about the details.
Tour Type Small Group Tour
Duration 14 days / 13 nights
Activities Cultural, Trekking, Camping, Nature
Average Group Size 12 persons
Accommodation Hotel, Camping, Lodge
Tour Language English, Spanish
Destinations Cusco, Sacred Valley, Inca Trail, Puerto MaldonadoPeru Highlights with Classic Inca Trail and Amazon - 11 Days
This 11-day Peru adventure combines Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the full Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and the Tambopata Amazon in one powerful journey. It is designed for travelers who want culture, trekking, nature, and comfort in a smooth, well-organized itinerary.
You’ll explore Peru’s coast, walk through the Andes on the legendary Inca Trail, enter Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate, and finish in the Amazon rainforest with jungle walks, river cruises, canopy views, wildlife, and a lodge stay at Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción.
Tour Highlights
- Lima: Discover colonial and modern Lima, the San Francisco Catacombs, and the Miraflores boardwalk.
- Cusco: Explore the ancient Inca capital, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, and nearby archaeological sites.
- Sacred Valley: Visit Pisac, Moray, Maras Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo before starting the trek.
- Classic Inca Trail: Hike the legendary 4-day trail with guides, porters, chef, camping support, and permits included.
- Dead Woman’s Pass: Cross the highest point of the trail at 4,214 m / 13,829 ft.
- Machu Picchu: Arrive through the Sun Gate and enjoy a guided tour of the citadel.
- Tambopata Amazon: Stay at Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción and enjoy rainforest trails, river cruises, Lake Sandoval, canopy views, and wildlife.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Arrive in Lima Early Morning + Afternoon Lima City Tour
Arrive in Lima, transfer to your hotel in Miraflores, and enjoy a Traditional Lima City Tour in the afternoon. Visit the San Francisco Catacombs, colonial Lima, modern Lima, and the Miraflores boardwalk.
• Sleep: 3-star hotel in Miraflores • Meals: Breakfast • Difficulty: Easy
Day 2: Fly Lima → Cusco + Cusco City Tour
Fly from Lima to Cusco, transfer to your hotel, and enjoy a gentle afternoon tour of Cusco’s main highlights and nearby Inca sites. Domestic flight is not included.
• Sleep: 3-star hotel in Cusco • Meals: Breakfast • Difficulty: Easy, acclimatization day
Day 3: Super Sacred Valley Tour + Overnight in Ollantaytambo
Explore the Sacred Valley with visits to Pisac, Moray, the Maras Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo. Overnight in Ollantaytambo to be closer to the Classic Inca Trail starting point.
• Sleep: 3-star hotel in Ollantaytambo • Meals: Breakfast + lunch • Difficulty: Easy
Day 4: Inca Trail Day 1 - Km 82 → Patallacta → Ayapata
Begin the Classic Inca Trail at Km 82 and hike through Andean scenery, passing Patallacta before reaching your first campsite in Ayapata.
• Hike: 13.5 km / 8 mi • Sleep: Camping in Ayapata • Meals: All trek meals included • Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
Day 5: Inca Trail Day 2 - Ayapata → Dead Woman’s Pass → Chaquicocha
Take on the most challenging day of the trek as you cross Dead Woman’s Pass, the highest point of the Classic Inca Trail, before continuing to Chaquicocha.
• Hike: 16 km / 10 mi • Highest point: 4,214 m / 13,829 ft • Sleep: Camping • Meals: All included • Difficulty: Challenging
Day 6: Inca Trail Day 3 - Chaquicocha → Phuyupatamarca → Wiñay Wayna
Walk through cloud forest, mountain views, and beautiful Inca sites, including Phuyupatamarca and Wiñay Wayna, your final campsite before Machu Picchu.
• Hike: 10 km / 6 mi • Sleep: Camping in Wiñay Wayna • Meals: All included • Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
Day 7: Inca Trail Day 4 - Sun Gate → Machu Picchu → Return to Cusco
Hike early to the Sun Gate for your first view of Machu Picchu, then enjoy a guided tour of the citadel before returning by bus, panoramic train, and private transport to Cusco.
• Hike: 6 km / 3.7 mi • Sleep: 3-star hotel in Cusco • Meals: Breakfast • Difficulty: Moderate
Day 8: Fly Cusco → Puerto Maldonado → Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción
Fly to Puerto Maldonado and continue by boat along the Madre de Dios River to Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción. Enjoy your first jungle walk and a Twilight River cruise.
• Sleep: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción • Meals: Lunch + dinner • Difficulty: Easy
Day 9: Lake Sandoval + Canopy Walkway + Rainforest by Night
Visit Lake Sandoval, explore the rainforest by canoe, climb the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, and join a night walk to experience the jungle after dark.
• Sleep: Amazon lodge • Meals: Full board • Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Day 10: Bio-orchard + Palmetum + Lagoon Paddling + Inland Collpa
Discover tropical plants at the bio-orchard, visit the Palmetum, paddle on an oxbow lake, try catch-and-release fishing, and visit the Inland Collpa.
• Sleep: Amazon lodge • Meals: Full board • Difficulty: Easy
Day 11: Return to Puerto Maldonado Airport
Travel by boat back along the Madre de Dios River and transfer to Puerto Maldonado Airport for your departure flight. Flight onward is not included.
• Meals: Breakfast • Difficulty: Easy
Optional Add-ons
- Add a free day in Cusco before the Inca Trail for more acclimatization
- Add Rainbow Mountain as an extra high-Andes adventure
- Add extra nights in the Amazon for a slower rainforest experience
- Upgrade hotels or request a private version for families, couples, or small groups
Included
- Airport pickup in Lima and final transfer to Puerto Maldonado Airport
- All scheduled hotel, tour, train, land, and river transfers as described in the itinerary
- Traditional Lima City Tour with San Francisco Catacombs, colonial Lima, modern Lima, and Miraflores boardwalk
- Cusco City Tour and nearby Inca sites
- Super Sacred Valley Tour with Pisac, Moray, Maras Salt Mines, Ollantaytambo, and lunch
- 3-star hotels in Lima, Cusco, and Ollantaytambo
- Classic Inca Trail permits and Machu Picchu entrance ticket
- Professional trekking guide, porters for group equipment, chef, meals, snacks, and camping setup on the Inca Trail
- Personal duffel allowance up to 7 kg during the trek
- First aid kit, oxygen tank, and safety support during the trek
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes, panoramic return train, and private transfer back to Cusco
- 3 nights camping on the Classic Inca Trail and 1 hotel night in Cusco after Machu Picchu
- 3 nights at Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción in the Tambopata Amazon
- Meals at the Amazon lodge from lunch on arrival day to breakfast on departure day
- Guided Amazon excursions with naturalist guides, including rainforest trails, Twilight River cruise, Lake Sandoval, Canopy Walkway, Rainforest by Night, bio-orchard, Palmetum, lagoon paddling, fishing, and Inland Collpa, depending on lodge schedule and conditions
Not Included
- International flights
- Domestic flights: Lima to Cusco, Cusco to Puerto Maldonado, and Puerto Maldonado onward
- Travel insurance, highly recommended
- Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, optional and subject to availability
- Sleeping bag, trekking poles, and air mattress, available to rent for the trek
- Meals not specifically listed in the itinerary
- Early check-in in Lima unless confirmed separately
- Optional free day in Cusco, Rainbow Mountain, extra Amazon nights, hotel upgrades, or private service unless quoted separately
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides, porters, drivers, hotel staff, lodge staff, and support teams
Peru Highlights with Classic Inca Trail and Amazon 11 Days - Full Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Lima Early Morning + Traditional Lima City Tour
Welcome to Peru. After your early morning arrival in Lima, we’ll meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Miraflores, one of the best areas of the city for travelers, with ocean views, cafés, restaurants, and walking paths nearby.
Take some time to settle in, freshen up, or leave your luggage at the hotel if your room is not ready yet. In the afternoon, enjoy the Traditional Lima City Tour, including the San Francisco Catacombs, colonial Lima, modern Lima, and the Miraflores boardwalk overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
This is a smooth and inspiring first day: easy logistics, a great introduction to Peru, and a comfortable night before flying to the Andes.
- Included: Lima airport pickup, hotel transfer, guided Lima City Tour, entrance tickets, transportation
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Miraflores
- Meals: Breakfast
- Difficulty: Easy
Day 2: Fly Lima - Cusco + Cusco City Tour
At the scheduled time, we’ll transfer you to Lima Airport for your flight to Cusco. The domestic flight is not included. When you arrive, we’ll pick you up and take you to your hotel so you can settle in and start adjusting to the altitude.
In the afternoon, your guide will introduce you to Cusco’s most important highlights: the main square, classic Inca stone streets, Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun, and the impressive archaeological sites above the city, including Sacsayhuaman and nearby ruins.
This day is planned at an easy pace. You’ll see a lot, but without overdoing it, which is exactly what you need before the Sacred Valley and the Classic Inca Trail.
- Included: Lima airport transfer, Cusco airport pickup, guided Cusco City Tour, entrance tickets, transportation
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Cusco
- Meals: Breakfast
- Difficulty: Easy, acclimatization day
Day 3: Super Sacred Valley Tour + Overnight in Ollantaytambo
Today you travel into the Sacred Valley, one of the most beautiful and meaningful regions of the Inca world. The day brings together mountain views, local culture, colorful markets, and impressive archaeological sites.
Visit a camelid farm, explore Pisac and its market, and enjoy lunch in Urubamba. In the afternoon, continue to Moray, known for its circular agricultural terraces, and the Maras Salt Mines, one of the most unique landscapes in the valley.
The day ends in Ollantaytambo, a living Inca town with stone streets, ancient water channels, and a powerful fortress above the village. Sleeping here puts you closer to the trailhead and makes the start of the Classic Inca Trail smoother.
- Included: Transportation, guide, entrance tickets, Sacred Valley lunch
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Ollantaytambo
- Meals: Breakfast + lunch
- Difficulty: Easy
Day 4: Inca Trail Day 1 - Km 82 to Patallacta and Ayapata
After breakfast, we drive to Km 82, the official starting point of the Classic Inca Trail. After checking in at the trail control, you begin walking through Andean valleys, small farming areas, and mountain scenery that slowly pulls you away from the modern world.
Along the way, you’ll see Patallacta, one of the first major archaeological sites on the route. This first hiking day helps you settle into the trail rhythm before reaching your campsite in Ayapata.
At camp, your trekking team will be waiting with warm drinks, fresh food, and your first night under the Andean sky.
- Distance: 13.5 km / 8 mi
- Campsite altitude: 3,300 m / 10,826 ft
- Accommodation: Camping in Ayapata
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and tea time
- Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
Day 5: Inca Trail Day 2 - Ayapata to Dead Woman’s Pass and Chaquicocha
This is the most demanding day of the Classic Inca Trail, and also one of the most rewarding. You’ll climb steadily toward Dead Woman’s Pass, known locally as Warmiwañusca, the highest point of the entire trek.
Reaching the pass is a real achievement. From the top, take a moment to breathe, look back at the trail, and enjoy the feeling of standing high in the Andes. After the descent, the route continues through dramatic mountain landscapes toward your campsite at Chaquicocha.
By the end of the day, you’ll feel tired, proud, and fully connected to the trail.
- Distance: 16 km / 10 mi
- Highest altitude: 4,214 m / 13,829 ft
- Accommodation: Camping in Chaquicocha
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and tea time
- Difficulty: Challenging
Day 6: Inca Trail Day 3 - Chaquicocha to Phuyupatamarca and Wiñay Wayna
Today the trail changes completely. You move into cloud forest, where the air feels softer, the views open and close with the mist, and the path leads you through some of the most beautiful Inca sites on the route.
You’ll visit places like Phuyupatamarca, known as the “Town Above the Clouds,” and continue toward Wiñay Wayna, one of the most impressive archaeological sites of the Classic Inca Trail.
This is your last night on the trail. The atmosphere at camp feels special because everyone knows Machu Picchu is close.
- Distance: 10 km / 6 mi
- Campsite altitude: 2,600 m / 8,530 ft
- Accommodation: Camping in Wiñay Wayna
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and tea time
- Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
Day 7: Inca Trail Day 4 - Sun Gate, Machu Picchu and Return to Cusco
You wake up early for the moment every Inca Trail traveler dreams about. After the final section of the trail, you reach Intipunku, the Sun Gate, where Machu Picchu appears below you for the first time.
After taking in the view, continue down to the citadel for your guided Machu Picchu tour. Your guide will bring the site to life with its history, design, sacred spaces, and the story of how it connects with the trail you just completed.
Later, you’ll take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, board the panoramic train to Ollantaytambo, and continue by private transport back to Cusco for a comfortable hotel night.
- Distance: 6 km / 3.7 mi
- Machu Picchu altitude: 2,430 m / 7,972 ft
- Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Cusco
- Meals: Breakfast
- Difficulty: Moderate
Day 8: Fly Cusco to Puerto Maldonado + Amazon Lodge Welcome
Fly from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado, known as the Capital of Biodiversity. The domestic flight is not included. Upon arrival, the lodge team will welcome you and take you to the river for a 25-minute boat ride along the clay-colored Madre de Dios River.
Arrive at Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción, set within a private eco-reserve surrounded by rainforest. After settling into your room or stilted wooden cabaña, enjoy lunch at the palm-thatched Casa Grande dining room.
In the afternoon, take your first guided walk along the Concepción Trails, a beautiful introduction to the Amazon’s plants, sounds, and wildlife. At dusk, enjoy a Twilight River cruise as the rainforest shifts from day to night. Watch for birds, listen for new sounds, and see if you can spot caimans along the riverbanks.
In the evening, enjoy dinner inspired by local Amazon ingredients, then return to your room and fall asleep to the sounds of the rainforest.
- Included: Puerto Maldonado airport pickup, lodge transfer by land and river, guided Concepción Trails walk, Twilight River cruise
- Accommodation: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción
- Meals: Lunch + dinner
- Difficulty: Easy
Day 9: Lake Sandoval + Canopy Walkway + Rainforest by Night
If you want to make the most of the Amazon morning, start early with breakfast before visiting Lake Sandoval, a glassy oxbow lake inside the protected Tambopata National Reserve. You’ll walk through the rainforest, then board a wooden canoe to glide quietly across the water.
Lake Sandoval is one of the best places in the area to look for wildlife. Keep an eye out for birds, red howler monkeys, red-bellied macaws, black caimans, side-neck turtles, and, with luck, the endangered giant river otter.
After lunch at the lodge, climb the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, a safe network of hanging bridges and treetop platforms above the forest floor. From up there, you’ll feel the true size of the rainforest and may spot toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, monkeys, or sloths.
After dinner, join a guided Rainforest by Night experience. With flashlights and a naturalist guide, the jungle feels completely different as nocturnal species begin to move through the forest.
- Included: Lake Sandoval excursion, Canopy Walkway, Rainforest by Night
- Accommodation: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción
- Meals: Breakfast + lunch + dinner
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Day 10: Bio-orchard + Palmetum + Lagoon Paddling + Inland Collpa
After breakfast, discover the rainforest from a different angle with a visit to the lodge’s organic bio-orchard. Your guide will explain tropical plants and how local communities use some of them in daily life and traditional practices.
Later, continue to the Palmetum, a 30-hectare area dedicated to Amazonian palms, restoration, and conservation. It is a calm and interesting way to understand how rich and useful the rainforest can be.
After lunch, enjoy a relaxing paddle boat ride on the lodge’s oxbow-shaped lagoon. As you move across the water, watch for hoatzins, flycatchers, woodrails, and listen for the deep calls of howler monkeys in the distance. You may also see the remains of an old semi-submerged steamboat in waters where caimans and piranhas live.
If you like, you can try catch-and-release fishing using a simple wooden rod, a traditional local style. In the evening, visit the Inland Collpa, where different animals may come to the clay lick in search of salt and minerals.
- Included: Bio-orchard, Palmetum, lagoon paddling, catch-and-release fishing, Inland Collpa
- Accommodation: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción
- Meals: Breakfast + lunch + dinner
- Difficulty: Easy
Day 11: Return to Puerto Maldonado Airport
Enjoy your last morning in the Amazon as the rainforest wakes around you. Listen for parakeets in the trees, monkeys moving through the canopy, and the final sounds of the jungle before your journey ends.
Breakfast is served at Casa Grande, and check-out is usually around 10:00 a.m. Depending on your flight time, lunch can be arranged at an additional cost.
When it is time to leave, board the motorized wooden boat for the 25-minute ride back along the Madre de Dios River, then continue to Puerto Maldonado Airport for your departure flight. Your onward flight is not included.
- Included: Lodge transfer to Puerto Maldonado Airport
- Meals: Breakfast
- Difficulty: Easy
Note: Amazon activities and excursions may vary depending on weather, river level, wildlife movement, lodge schedules, and local conditions at the time of your visit.
Peru Highlights with Classic Inca Trail and Amazon 11 Days - Price and Booking
This 11-day tour includes Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the full Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and 3 nights at Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción in the Amazon. The price is based on 3-star hotels, fully supported camping, lodge accommodation, guided tours, selected meals, transfers, entrance tickets, and local support.
Join a small-group departure or request a private quote for a more flexible experience.
Small-Group Tour: Price Per Person
| Traveler Type | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| Adults | From US$1,669 |
| Children and students | From US$1,669 |
Private Tour: Price Per Person
| Participants | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 participant | Contact us |
| 2 participants | Contact us |
| 3 participants | Contact us |
| 4 participants | Contact us |
| 5 participants | Contact us |
| 6 participants | Contact us |
| 7 participants | Contact us |
| 8 participants | Contact us |
| 9+ participants | Special group rate |
Booking and Payment
- Deposit: US$ [POR DEFINIR] per person to secure your booking.
- Final balance can be paid online or at our Cusco office by credit card, PayPal, or wire transfer.
- Classic Inca Trail permits and Amazon lodge rooms are limited, so early booking is strongly recommended.
- Domestic flights are not included: Lima to Cusco, Cusco to Puerto Maldonado, and Puerto Maldonado onward.
- Required details: full passport name, passport number, date of birth, passport expiration date, and nationality.
- Dietary needs must be shared in advance.
Upgrades and Add-ons
- 4-star or 5-star hotel upgrades
- Private tour service
- Extra porter, sleeping bag, trekking poles, and air mattress
- Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, subject to availability
- Extra night in Cusco for acclimatization
- Extra night in the Amazon
Student and Child Discount
This package does not include an automatic student discount. Send us the traveler’s age or valid student ID, and we’ll check whether any official ticket discount applies.
Important Notes
- Price is based on 4+ travelers sharing a double or twin room.
- Final rates may vary by date, lodge availability, hotel availability, room type, and group size.
- Inca Trail permits cannot be held without traveler details and deposit.
- Amazon activities may change due to weather, river level, wildlife movement, or lodge schedules.
Packing List of 11 day Peru Highlights & Inca Trail & Tambopata Amazon
You’ll travel around Peru with normal luggage, but for the trek and jungle, packing smart makes a huge difference.
Bag Setup (Important)
- Main luggage: for cities and flights (suitcase or large backpack)
- Daypack: what you carry daily (water, layers, camera, snacks, etc.)
- Duffel bag for the Inca Trail: you receive a personal duffel allowance up to 7 kg, carried by the trekking team
- Extra luggage storage: can be left at your Lima/Cusco hotel while you trek and go to the Amazon
Must-Bring Essentials
What to Wear (Andes + Amazon = Layers)
Daypack Checklist
Trekking Gear Note
Not included (but available to rent for the trek): sleeping bag, trekking poles, air mattress.
Peru Highlights with Classic Inca Trail and Amazon 11 Days - Travel Information
Lima arrival: why an early arrival works best
This tour starts with an early arrival in Lima so you can settle in and enjoy the Traditional Lima City Tour in the afternoon. If your hotel room is not ready when you arrive, you can usually leave your luggage at the hotel and freshen up before the tour. Early check-in is not included unless confirmed separately, so keep essentials like a change of clothes, medication, documents, and chargers in your carry-on.
What you will see on the Lima City Tour
Your Lima tour focuses on the city’s strongest contrasts: colonial Lima, modern Lima, the San Francisco Catacombs, and the Miraflores boardwalk overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It is a relaxed first introduction to Peru before flying to Cusco and starting the mountain part of the journey. The Larco Museum is not included in this updated itinerary.
Domestic flights: what you need to book
Domestic flights are not included. You will need flights from Lima to Cusco, Cusco to Puerto Maldonado, and your onward flight from Puerto Maldonado. Before booking flights, send us your preferred options so we can confirm the timing works with airport transfers, the Cusco City Tour, and the Amazon lodge boat transfer.
Cusco altitude: your first day in the Andes
Cusco is high, so Day 2 is planned at an easy pace. Drink water, eat light, avoid alcohol, and walk slowly when you arrive. The afternoon city tour is a good way to begin acclimatizing because it gives you culture and history without making the day too physically demanding.
Why the Sacred Valley helps before the Inca Trail
The Sacred Valley day is not only beautiful; it also helps the trip flow better. You visit Pisac, Moray, Maras Salt Mines, and Ollantaytambo, then sleep in Ollantaytambo instead of returning to Cusco. This places you closer to the Classic Inca Trail starting point and makes the first trekking morning smoother.
Classic Inca Trail permits and passport details
Classic Inca Trail permits are limited and date-specific. Your permit is issued with your passport information, so your full name, passport number, date of birth, nationality, and passport expiration date must be correct. You must carry your original passport on the trek. If you renew your passport after booking, tell us as soon as possible so we can advise you.
Inca Trail difficulty: what to expect
The Classic Inca Trail is a real multi-day trek, not a simple walk. The most challenging day is the climb to Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,214 m / 13,829 ft. You do not need technical climbing skills, but you should be comfortable with long hiking days, stone steps, uneven trails, and high altitude. Training with stairs and long walks before the trip helps a lot.
Porters, duffel bag, and what you carry each day
During the trek, porters carry group equipment and your personal duffel allowance according to the tour conditions. You only hike with a daypack carrying water, rain gear, snacks, sunscreen, layers, camera, and personal items. Pack light and keep your daypack comfortable, because you will carry it every trekking day.
Machu Picchu entry, circuits, and optional hikes
Machu Picchu visits are controlled by official circuits and time slots. After completing the Classic Inca Trail, your guide will lead the visit according to the ticket and route confirmed for your date. Optional hikes such as Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain require separate tickets and must be requested early because availability is limited.
Return train after Machu Picchu
After your Machu Picchu visit, you return by bus to Aguas Calientes, then by panoramic train to Ollantaytambo, followed by private transport to Cusco. Keep a small set of clean clothes and personal items ready for the post-trek hotel night in Cusco. Large luggage should stay stored safely before the trek whenever possible.
Amazon lodge experience in Tambopata
The Amazon section is a complete change of scenery after the Andes. From Puerto Maldonado, you travel by land and river to Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción. The lodge experience includes rainforest trails, river activities, naturalist-guided excursions, full board at the lodge, and time to enjoy the sounds and slower rhythm of the rainforest.
Amazon weather, mosquitoes, and activity changes
Tambopata is warm, humid, and tropical. Bring light long-sleeve clothing, insect repellent, sunscreen, a hat, breathable pants, and shoes that can handle muddy trails. Amazon activities may change depending on weather, river levels, wildlife movement, and lodge schedules. Your naturalist guide will choose the best available plan for safety and a good rainforest experience.
Peru Highlights with Classic Inca Trail and Amazon 11 Days - FAQs
Is this tour a good choice for first-time visitors to Peru?
Yes. This tour is ideal if you want a powerful first trip to Peru with Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the full Classic Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, and the Amazon. It combines culture, trekking, history, nature, and wildlife in one well-organized route.
Is this tour private or small group?
The tour can be arranged as a shared small-group experience or as a private tour. A private tour is a better option if you want more flexibility, privacy, and a more personalized pace for your family, friends, or special group.
Are domestic flights included?
No. Domestic flights are not included. You need to book Lima to Cusco, Cusco to Puerto Maldonado, and your onward flight from Puerto Maldonado. We can advise the best flight times so the transfers, tours, and Amazon lodge schedule work smoothly.
What flight time should I choose from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado?
Choose a flight that allows enough time for airport check-in, arrival in Puerto Maldonado, and the lodge transfer by land and river. Before booking, send us your preferred flight option so we can confirm whether it fits the Amazon lodge arrival schedule and first-day activities.
Do I need to book the Inca Trail far in advance?
Yes. Classic Inca Trail permits are limited and tied to specific dates. The earlier you book, the better your chance of getting your preferred start date, especially in high season. Permits cannot be properly secured without correct traveler details and deposit.
What information do you need to book my Inca Trail permit?
We need your full name exactly as shown on your passport, passport number, date of birth, passport expiration date, and nationality. Do not use nicknames or shortened names. Your permit and entry documents must match your passport.
Do I need trekking experience for the Classic Inca Trail?
You do not need technical trekking experience, but you should have a reasonable fitness level. You will hike for several days on stone paths, stairs, uphill sections, and high-altitude terrain. Training with stairs, hills, and long walks before the trip will make the trek much more enjoyable.
What is the hardest day of the Classic Inca Trail?
The hardest day is usually Inca Trail Day 2, when you cross Dead Woman’s Pass at 4,214 m / 13,829 ft. It is challenging because of the altitude and the long climb, but your guide will set a steady pace and give you time to rest.
Do porters carry my luggage on the Inca Trail?
Yes, the trekking team carries group equipment and your personal duffel allowance according to the tour conditions. You hike with a daypack only. Your daypack should include water, layers, rain gear, sunscreen, snacks, personal medication, and valuables.
Are sleeping bags, trekking poles, and air mattresses included?
These items are not automatically included unless your booking states otherwise, but they can usually be rented for the trek. We recommend requesting them in advance so everything is ready before you start the Inca Trail.
What meals are included on the tour?
Meals vary by section. City days include the meals listed in the itinerary. The Classic Inca Trail includes freshly prepared trek meals. The Amazon lodge section includes meals according to the lodge program, usually from lunch on arrival day to breakfast on departure day. Any meal not listed is not included.
Can you handle vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or allergy-friendly meals?
Yes, most dietary needs can be arranged with advance notice. Please tell us when booking, especially for the Inca Trail and Amazon lodge meals, so the team can prepare properly. For serious allergies, share clear details before the trip.
Can I add Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain?
Yes, if permits are available and the timing works with your Inca Trail itinerary. These optional hikes require separate tickets and sell out early, so request them when you book, not at the last minute.
Can I add a free day in Cusco, Rainbow Mountain, or extra Amazon nights?
Yes. You can add a free day in Cusco for better acclimatization, Rainbow Mountain as an extra high-Andes adventure, or extra nights in the Amazon for a slower rainforest experience. These add-ons should be requested before confirming your final itinerary.
Will I definitely see wildlife in the Amazon?
Wildlife sightings are common, but nature is never guaranteed. Your naturalist guide will choose good areas and times based on conditions, but animals move freely. The best approach is to stay quiet, be patient, and enjoy the full rainforest experience: sounds, plants, river views, insects, birds, monkeys, and the atmosphere of the jungle.