11-Day Inca Trail and Amazon Adventure Tour in Peru with Machu Picchu

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Day 01

Arrival in Lima and Welcome Dinner

• When you arrive at the airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. This is where the fun begins.
• Upon arrival at the hotel, kick back, relax, and unwind. Meet your fellow travellers and the tour leader at 6 pm for a rundown of your trip. Kick things off with a bang by spending the evening on your first stroll through the calm and serene city, where you can find interesting handicrafts, local street food, and more.
• Then, enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travellers. Expect to be mesmerized by this modern oasis, once known as the City of Kings. With looming valleys and hills and pristine beaches surrounding the city, Lima is nothing short of a beautiful yet lively place to be.

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Day 02

Lima's Historic Centre and Free Afternoon

• After rising bright and early and filling up on the delicious breakfast offered by the hotel, get ready to travel to the heart of the vibrant city of Lima. Join your tour leader as they take you to the best places in the city.
• Enjoy a panoramic tour of the city's historical centre, where you can explore its stunning museums and galleries influenced by colonial culture and housing Pre-Columbian artifacts. Lima is steeped in history, so spending time in these museums and cathedrals will definitely be well worth it.
• After that, you have the afternoon to yourself. You can choose to visit lively bars and restaurants or sip a couple of Pisco Sours and munch on Piqueos with the locals. The nightlife in Lima is booming, and so is the food scene, with excellent restaurants at every nook and corner of the city.

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Day 03

Fly to Puerto Maldonado and Amazon Gateway

• It's time to say goodbye to Lima and move on to the next exciting leg of your tour. After transferring from the hotel, you will take a flight to Puerto Maldonado. This city is the gateway to the lush Amazonian jungle, which covers nearly half of the country, so expect to see a plethora of flora and fauna here.
• After settling in, you can take a stroll through the city to get acclimatized and explore the local cuisine and culture. Or better yet, take a nighttime boat ride through the lush forest to experience calm and serenity like never before.
• Take it all in before the official tour of the Amazonian jungle begins the next day. You might even spot some wild exotic animals.

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Day 04

Lake Apu Victor and Monkey Island Adventure

• Get ready for a fun-filled day that begins with a traditional Amazonian boat ride on Lake Apu Victor, taking you into the incredible jungle. Here, you can explore the lush greenery and get a chance to spot exotic birds, anteaters, and butterflies.
• Get the chance not only to spot but also to interact with friendly wild monkeys. If you are lucky, you might even see a puma or jaguar.
• Then, as you hike deep into the Amazonian jungle, you will be taken to Monkey Island, where the real fun starts. It is home to over seventy species of monkeys that roam freely. Get ready to interact and play with these friendly creatures for the rest of the evening before heading back for dinner in the city.

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Day 05

Journey from the Amazon to Cusco

• After relaxing and sleeping off the tiredness from exploring the forests of Puerto Maldonado, you'll be ready to travel from the Amazonian jungle to the Andean city of Cusco. Once the capital of the Inca Empire in ancient Peru, it is the gateway to ancient citadels, cathedrals, and ruins.
• Once you arrive, you have the evening all to yourself to take a stroll downtown, explore the city's cobblestone streets on foot, and marvel at ancient architecture dating back centuries. Don't forget to visit San Pedro Market, where you can enjoy the freshest produce and shop for local textile handicrafts.
• For dinner, indulge in authentic local Andean cuisine, which you will find throughout the city, as Cusco is easily a foodie haven. You must also dive into the city's buzzing nightlife before ending your exciting day of exploration.

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Day 06

Cusco City Tour and Inca Heritage

• Now that you have familiarized yourself with Cusco, you will be taken on a proper tour of the imperial city with a guide after breakfast. Cusco is brimming with culture and beauty, which is why it is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It holds a plethora of colonial treasures and is filled with magnificent architecture that is truly a sight to behold.
• On this day, you get to explore all of it. Start the day by visiting the main square, then continue to the cathedral and Qoricancha. You will also visit the Koricancha temple, built in honour of the Sun God, and see the formidable white statue of Christ looming over the Andes.
• After that, the evening is all yours to dive into the nightlife, dine at splendid restaurants, or simply get lost in the city's magic.

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Day 07

Potato Park and Quechua Community Visit

• After rising bright and early, you will be taken to the Sacred Valley on a private transfer. After settling into your hotel, you will visit the thriving Potato Park community high in the Andes. Potatoes grow in abundance in Peru, but their biodiversity is being threatened by changing climates. That is why a collection of six Quechua communities has come together to conserve thousands of potato varieties.
• During your visit, you will get to explore this park and interact with the indigenous people of the community. Taste the delicious potatoes they serve with hot peppers, prepared for you in traditional Peruvian style.
• Later, you will be taken back to your hotel.

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Day 08

Mountain Biking from Pisac to Calca

• The ancient Sacred Valley is filled with deep valleys and rivers, providing the perfect landscape for a mountain biking adventure. Individuals in their 30s and 40s are bound to have a fantastic time as they traverse this terrain from the beautiful town of Pisac to Calca.
• You can begin this historical mountain biking expedition after a delicious traditional breakfast at the hotel. During the ride, prepare to marvel at magnificent views of the Andes stretching into the horizon.
• Conclude your tiring yet adventurous day on a peaceful note by returning to the hotel and sipping a few cocktails while admiring the view of the Andes from your abode.

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Day 09

Inca Trail Trek from KM104 to the Sun Gate

• Get ready for another action-packed day of adventure after breakfast as you take the expedition train to KM104 and hike the infamous Inca Trail through the mountains.
• You will first hike to the ghostly ruins of Chachabamba, considered to be the gateway to Machu Picchu.
• Then continue your ascent towards the mountain waterfall, where you can enjoy a peaceful picnic with a box lunch while admiring majestic views high over the Andes.
• Finally, you will trek towards the Sun Gate overlooking Machu Picchu, where your day tour culminates.

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Day 10

Guided Visit to Machu Picchu

• This is the moment you have likely been waiting for throughout your trip. Today, you will experience Machu Picchu in all its magnificence and discover exactly why it is considered one of the wonders of the world. After breakfast at the hotel, begin your excursion to this sacred city.
• During your visit, you can see the temples, squares, terraces, and the vast biodiversity surrounding the landscape with your expert guide, who will introduce you to the history of each of these places.
• Enjoy lunch at the Lost City before descending, where you will board an expedition train back to Cusco.

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Day 11

Departure from Peru

• This is where your Peru tour ends. It is now time to bid farewell to your tour leader and new friends, but not without a backpack full of memories. Departure transfers are included.