Amazon to Andes

Fly from Lima to Cusco. On arrival in Cusco, enjoy a free day to explore the city.

Today, 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 Qosqo. Later, you can 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).

Visit the Ollantaytambo ruins where you’ll walk up the 200 stone steps to reach the top. Then, return to the Sacred Valley to 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.

Walk to the Cusco Cathedral this morning where your guide will meet you for a 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.

Travel by van to Ollantaytambo to catch the scenic train to Aguas Calientes. Then, enjoy a quick orientation walk around the town of Aguas Calientes.

Rise early to enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu. After, catch the train towards Cusco.

Explore Cusco on a free day in the city.

Fly to Puerto Maldonado and continue by boat to the comfortable and intimate G Lodge Amazon.

Enjoy guided excursions led 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 on a caiman-spotting cruise after dinner.

Fly back to Lima to enjoy your last night in paradise.

Depart at any time for your return flight to the UK.