Royal Inca Peru: Andes to the Amazon River

21 days of private luxury travel, from the Nazca Lines and the Colca Canyon to Lake Titicaca and Machu Picchu, ending deep in the jungle on the Amazon River.

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Route map of the 21-day luxury tour: Lima, Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, Colca, Puno, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Iquitos

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Itinerary Summary

A quick day-by-day overview of your 21-day luxury journey from the Nazca Lines and the Andes to Machu Picchu and the Amazon River. Tap any day to see the details.

  1. Day 1Welcome to Lima: Your Peruvian Adventure BeginsLima
  2. Day 2Discover Lima: Colonial Charm & Modern FlavorsLima
  3. Day 3Sail the Ballestas Islands & Escape to the Huacachina OasisNazca
  4. Day 4Soar Over the Nazca Lines & Journey to ArequipaArequipa
  5. Day 5Arequipa Uncovered: Free Day to Explore at Your Own PaceArequipa
  6. Day 6Journey Through the Majestic Colca ValleyColca Valley
  7. Day 7Colca Canyon & the Flight of the CondorColca Valley
  8. Day 8Scenic Overland Crossing: Colca Valley to PunoPuno
  9. Day 9Lake Titicaca: Boat Trip & Island DiscoveryPuno
  10. Day 10Route of the Sun: Puno to CuscoCusco
  11. Day 11Cusco at Your Leisure: Discover the Imperial CityCusco
  12. Day 12Cusco Revealed: City Tour & Archaeological WondersCusco
  13. Day 13Rainbow Mountain Trek: A Colorful AdventureCusco
  14. Day 14Panoramic Train to Machu Picchu: A Journey Through TimeAguas Calientes
  15. Day 15Machu Picchu Revealed: Guided Discovery & Return to CuscoCusco
  16. Day 16Flight from Cusco to Iquitos with Stopover in LimaIquitos
  17. Day 17Amazon River Expedition: Into the Heart of the Junglean Amazon jungle lodge
  18. Day 18Amazon River Expedition: Wildlife, Nature & Discoveryan Amazon jungle lodge
  19. Day 19Amazon River Expedition: Farewell to the AmazonLima
  20. Day 20Lima at Your Leisure: A Last Taste of PeruLima
  21. Day 21International Flight HomeDeparture
In Detail

Detailed Itinerary

Every day of your trip, with where you'll spend the night.

Miraflores cliffs over the Pacific Ocean in Lima Day 1

Welcome to Lima: Your Peruvian Adventure Begins

Your private driver welcomes you in the arrivals hall and escorts you along the coast to your hotel in Miraflores. The rest of the day is yours: stroll the clifftop malecón, watch paragliders drift over the Pacific and enjoy a first taste of the cuisine that has made Lima one of the great food capitals of the world.

Overnight in Lima
Plaza Mayor and Cathedral in Lima's historic center Day 2

Discover Lima: Colonial Charm & Modern Flavors

Two cities in one day. With your private guide, walk through Lima’s UNESCO-listed historic center, from the grand Plaza Mayor and its Cathedral to the San Francisco Monastery, where centuries-old bones rest in silent geometry in the catacombs below. Then trade carved balconies for clifftop views as the tour ends in Miraflores, the city’s vibrant face on the Pacific.

Overnight in Lima
Sea lions on the rocks of the Ballestas Islands Day 3

Sail the Ballestas Islands & Escape to the Huacachina Oasis

Ocean in the morning, desert in the afternoon. Travel south to Paracas and sail to the Ballestas Islands, the “Peruvian Galápagos”, passing the giant Candelabra geoglyph to see sea lions, Humboldt penguins and thousands of seabirds. Then trade sea spray for sand at the Huacachina Oasis, a lagoon framed by towering dunes, before continuing to Nazca.

Overnight in Nazca
Nazca Lines seen from a light aircraft Day 4

Soar Over the Nazca Lines & Journey to Arequipa

A morning in the sky, an afternoon on the road. Your light aircraft circles the giant figures of the Nazca desert, one of archaeology’s greatest unsolved puzzles. Then relax on the scenic journey through desert valleys and along coastal cliffs to Arequipa, Peru’s elegant “White City”.

Overnight in Arequipa
Arequipa Plaza de Armas with El Misti volcano Day 5

Arequipa Uncovered: Free Day to Explore at Your Own Pace

A well-earned pause between the desert and the Andes. Wander the colorful streets of the Santa Catalina Monastery, a city within the city, admire the volcanoes from the Yanahuara viewpoint, browse the San Camilo Market or simply rest and acclimatize before the Colca Valley.

Overnight in Arequipa
Agricultural terraces of the Colca Valley Day 6

Journey Through the Majestic Colca Valley

Cross the high plateau through the Salinas y Aguada Blanca reserve, where wild vicuñas graze, to the Patapampa viewpoint, surrounded by volcanoes. Descend into the Colca Valley, where communities still farm the terraces carved by their ancestors, and end the day soaking in natural hot springs.

Overnight in Colca Valley
Andean condor soaring over the Colca Canyon Day 7

Colca Canyon & the Flight of the Condor

Wake up early, because the condors don’t wait. Follow the edge of the Colca Canyon, framed by pre-Inca terraces, to the famous Cruz del Cóndor, where these majestic birds, with wingspans of up to three meters, soar over the abyss. On the way back, visit the colonial churches and villages of Maca and Yanque.

Overnight in Colca Valley
High Andean lagoon on the road from Colca to Puno Day 8

Scenic Overland Crossing: Colca Valley to Puno

A spectacular journey of approximately 300 km across the altiplano. Admire volcanic peaks, high-altitude lagoons and herds of llamas and alpacas grazing on the puna, before arriving in Puno, the folkloric capital of Peru, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

Overnight in Puno
Uros floating reed islands on Lake Titicaca Day 9

Lake Titicaca: Boat Trip & Island Discovery

Set sail on the world’s highest navigable lake, 3,800 m above sea level. First stop: the Uros Floating Islands, woven entirely from totora reeds by families who still live on them today. Continue to Taquile Island to walk its stone paths, enjoy a lunch of fresh lake trout and take in sweeping views of the Bolivian Andes.

Overnight in Puno
Snow-capped peaks at La Raya Pass on the Route of the Sun Day 10

Route of the Sun: Puno to Cusco

From the shores of Titicaca to the capital of the Incas. Cross La Raya Pass at over 4,300 m, where snow-capped peaks rise above herds of llamas and alpacas, then descend into green Andean valleys. Along the way, discover the monoliths of Pucará, the colossal walls of Raqchi and the golden interior of Andahuaylillas.

Overnight in Cusco
Colonial courtyard café in Cusco Day 11

Cusco at Your Leisure: Discover the Imperial City

A day to slow down and let the altitude settle in. Explore Cusco at your own rhythm: sip a coca tea in a hidden colonial courtyard, visit one of the city’s museums, or simply sit in the Plaza de Armas and watch daily life unfold between Inca walls and colonial balconies.

Overnight in Cusco
Zigzag Inca walls of Sacsayhuamán above Cusco Day 12

Cusco Revealed: City Tour & Archaeological Wonders

Stone by stone, Cusco reveals its secrets. Your private guide leads you from the golden past of the Koricancha to the impressive zigzag walls of Sacsayhuamán, overlooking the red rooftops of the city. Continue to Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, three sacred sites that tell the story of Inca worship, defense and water engineering.

Overnight in Cusco
Colorful stripes of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) Day 13

Rainbow Mountain Trek: A Colorful Adventure

A challenge for the legs, a gift for the eyes. Walk at your own pace through the Andean puna as the colors of the land intensify with every step. At the viewpoint, more than 5,000 m above sea level, the Rainbow Mountain unfolds in bands of red, gold and turquoise. Horses are available for those who prefer to ride part of the way.

Overnight in Cusco
Observatory car of a panoramic train to Machu Picchu Day 14

Panoramic Train to Machu Picchu: A Journey Through Time

Board a panoramic train through the Sacred Valley, following the Urubamba River as the landscape turns from Andean fields to cloud forest. Arrive in Aguas Calientes, at the foot of Machu Picchu, and spend a relaxed afternoon in this mountain town.

Panoramic train Overnight in Aguas Calientes
Guided tour of the Machu Picchu citadel Day 15

Machu Picchu Revealed: Guided Discovery & Return to Cusco

Take an early bus up to Machu Picchu and discover the Inca citadel with your private guide: its temples, terraces and the Intihuatana stone, set between towering green peaks. After the tour, return to Aguas Calientes and board the panoramic train back to Cusco.

Good to Know

  • Duration: the guided tour lasts approx. 2–2.5 hours.
  • Bus: the shuttle between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu takes approx. 25 minutes each way.
  • Tickets & circuits: entry tickets are sold for a specific time slot and circuit, and the route inside the citadel depends on the circuit booked. Re-entry is not permitted.
  • Passport: you must carry the original passport used to book your ticket.
  • Huayna Picchu & Machu Picchu Mountain: these hikes require a separate ticket and must be booked in advance.
  • What to bring: sunscreen, a hat, insect repellent, a rain jacket and water. Large backpacks, walking sticks without rubber tips, and food are not allowed inside the site.
Panoramic train Overnight in Cusco
Floating houses of Belén in Iquitos Day 16

Flight from Cusco to Iquitos with Stopover in Lima

Fly from Cusco to Iquitos, connecting in Lima, and land in the largest city in the world that cannot be reached by road. Your guide welcomes you to this lively river port, with its rubber-boom mansions and the famous Iron House. Time permitting, visit the colorful Belén market and the stilt houses of its floating neighborhood.

Flight to Iquitos via Lima Overnight in Iquitos
Boat on the Amazon River near Iquitos Day 17

Amazon River Expedition: Into the Heart of the Jungle

Board a riverboat and travel down the mighty Amazon, the largest river on Earth, to your jungle lodge. After a welcome drink and lunch, set out on a guided walk through the rainforest to discover giant trees, medicinal plants and colorful birds. As night falls, head out by boat to spot caimans and listen to the sounds of the jungle.

Amazon River boat Overnight in an Amazon jungle lodge
Amazon River winding through the rainforest Day 18

Amazon River Expedition: Wildlife, Nature & Discovery

A full day exploring the Amazon by boat and on foot. Look for pink river dolphins, sloths, monkeys and macaws, try your hand at piranha fishing, and visit a riverside community to learn how local families live in harmony with the rainforest. Return to the lodge for a sunset over the river.

Overnight in an Amazon jungle lodge
Giant Victoria water lilies in the Amazon Day 19

Amazon River Expedition: Farewell to the Amazon

Early-morning bird watching and a last visit to the giant Victoria water lilies, whose leaves can reach more than two meters across. After breakfast, return by boat to Iquitos and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima, where your driver takes you to your hotel.

Flight to Lima Overnight in Lima
Bridge of Sighs in Barranco, Lima Day 20

Lima at Your Leisure: A Last Taste of Peru

A free day to enjoy Lima at your own pace before heading home. Walk along the clifftop malecón from Miraflores to Barranco, with paragliders gliding overhead, cross the romantic Bridge of Sighs, explore Barranco’s colorful streets and murals, and stay to watch the sunset over the Pacific, the perfect farewell to Peru.

Overnight in Lima
Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima Day 21

International Flight Home

Enjoy a final morning in Lima: visit the Larco Museum and its pre-Columbian treasures or join a cooking class to learn the secrets of ceviche and pisco sour. At the agreed time, a private transfer takes you to the airport for your international flight home. End of services.

Transfer to the airport · End of services
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What's Included

A transparent breakdown of what's covered in your package and what isn't.

Included

  • Private arrival and departure transfers
  • 18 nights in hotels of your chosen category, with daily breakfast, plus 2 nights at an Amazon jungle lodge
  • Private guided Lima city tour: historic center, San Francisco Monastery catacombs & Miraflores
  • Ballestas Islands boat trip and visit to the Huacachina Oasis
  • Nazca Lines overflight and journey to Arequipa
  • 2-day Colca Valley tour with Cruz del Cóndor and transfer to Puno
  • Full-day Lake Titicaca tour: Uros & Taquile Islands with lunch
  • Route of the Sun journey Puno – Cusco with guided stops
  • Private guided Cusco city tour: Koricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara & Tambomachay
  • Full-day Rainbow Mountain excursion
  • Round-trip panoramic train to Machu Picchu
  • Machu Picchu entrance ticket, private guided tour and round-trip shuttle bus
  • Guided city visit in Iquitos and 3-day / 2-night Amazon River lodge program with meals and excursions
  • All entrance fees for the visits listed in the itinerary
  • 24/7 assistance during your trip

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Domestic flights Cusco – Lima – Iquitos – Lima (quoted separately)
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Activities and entrance fees on free days
  • Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain tickets
  • Horse rental at Rainbow Mountain
  • Tips and personal expenses
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