Meet one of the modern wonders of the world: Machu Picchu, an Inca city surrounded by temples, platforms, and water channels, built on top of a mountain. Also, get ready for an extraordinary journey into the depths of the Amazon rainforest, Manu, feel and imagine exploring the tribes of the great Amazon River.
Spend days walking among the great vegetation of the primary forest, exploring in small canoes, observing the great reptiles, felines, exotic birds of the Amazon, fishing piranhas, and seeing close-up original tribes.
Upon arrival in Cusco, you will be greeted by our professional representative, holding a sign with your last name. After a smooth transfer to your hotel, enjoy a pre-briefing about your upcoming trip and receive all necessary vouchers. The morning is free to relax and acclimatize to the altitude.
In the afternoon, a half-day City Tour will take you to the San Cristobal Plaza for panoramic views of Cusco. You'll then visit the San Pedro Markets to experience local flavors and learn about the products grown in the region. We will also explore the Koricancha Temple, known as the ‘Gold Enclosure’, which was once entirely covered in gold. We continue to the Santo Domingo Church, stroll through the artisan neighborhood of San Blas, visit the Inca Roca Palace (now the Archbishop’s Palace), and end with a visit to the main square and the Cathedral, home to numerous colonial masterpieces.
Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco
After breakfast, we embark on a full-day tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The first stop is Awanacancha, where you'll admire Andean camelids like alpacas and llamas, and learn about ancient dying techniques. We’ll then visit the Pisac Ruins and the Pisac Markets—one of the largest arts and crafts markets in South America. After a buffet lunch in Urubamba, we’ll continue to Ollantaytambo, a town that has been inhabited since Inca times. Here, we’ll visit the main temple, used as a fortress during the Inca resistance, followed by a visit to the Chinchero ruins. In the evening, we return to Cusco.
Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco
After breakfast, we take a scenic 2-hour train ride from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of Machu Picchu. The train ride offers stunning views of Andean mountains transitioning to lush tropical jungle. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your guide, enjoy a delicious lunch, and check into your hotel. You’ll have the afternoon and evening free to explore Aguas Calientes, and can visit the natural hot springs if desired.
Accommodation: Hotel in Aguas Calientes
After an early breakfast, we board the first bus to Machu Picchu for a sunrise view. Led by expert guides, we will explore this ancient citadel, learning about its architectural complexities and significance in Inca culture. You will have free time to wander around before taking the shuttle bus back to Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon, we return to Cusco by train and then transfer back to your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco
We depart from Cusco by bus to the folkloric town of Paucartambo. Along the way, we visit the pre-Inca funeral towers of Ninamarca and drive through the impressive cloud forest, home to exotic plants, orchids, and wildlife such as the national bird, the Cock of the Rocks, and monkeys. With luck, we might even spot the Spectacled Bear. In the evening, we arrive at our Rainforest Lodge for the night.
Accommodation: Rainforest Lodge
After breakfast, we travel by bus to Atalaya, where we board a motorized boat for a 3-hour journey along the Alto Madre de Dios River to our Palotoa Amazon Lodge. Enjoy the lush rainforest surroundings, and take a swim in the river if you wish. After lunch, we embark on a 2-hour jungle exploration, encountering insects, monkeys, birds, and medicinal plants. We will return to the lodge to relax for the evening.
Accommodation: Palotoa Amazon Lodge
Today we explore the vast trail system within the jungle, spotting various animals such as monkeys, peccaries, and toucans. We may also have time for fishing and swimming. As night falls, we’ll go on a search for caimans. The evening will feature a bonfire, BBQ, and refreshing drinks as we unwind in nature.
Accommodation: Palotoa Amazon Lodge
After a final breakfast, we take the motorized boat back to Atalaya, where a bus will be waiting to transport us back to Cusco, passing through the cloud forest and magical mountains on the way. We will arrive in Cusco in the afternoon and transfer you to your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Cusco
Located in the southeast of Peru, in the provinces of Paucartambo in Cusco and Manu in Madre de Dios. It has an area of 1’717’295.22 hectares.
Manu is at 130 kilometers from Cusco city traveling by road, which interacts as a gateway to the Manu National Park. You can also get to Puerto Maldonado by land from Cusco or by air through Lima. From there, you can ride the mother river of God by boat and reach the Manu reserve. However, this is farther and more expensive.
The best time to visit is between April and November, during the dry season. The rainy season is from February to March, when access by road becomes more difficult and when the paths in the forest can be flooded.
The Manu National Park is divided into three parts: cultural zone or buffer zone, reserved zone or core zone, and the intangible zone. The cultural zone and the reserved zone are for tourist use. The intangible zone is used exclusively for scientific studies and requires special permits. More details can be found in the section on Manu.
It is not a requirement, but you must be able to walk several kilometers to fully enjoy what Manu has to offer.
In the Manu National Park, there are no reports of cases of yellow fever, malaria, or dengue. However, if you plan to stay longer in tropical places, it is better to consult with your doctor.
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu was an unforgettable experience—challenging but worth every step, especially when we finally reached the ruins at sunrise. After that, the transition to the Manu Amazon was a total shift, diving deep into the jungle and witnessing stunning wildlife, from macaws at the clay lick to playful monkeys. The guides were exceptional, offering insightful knowledge about both the Incan history and the Amazon’s biodiversity. The combination of high-altitude trekking and immersing yourself in the jungle makes this tour a unique adventure.
La randonnée sur le Chemin Inca jusqu’au Machu Picchu fut une expérience inoubliable : exigeante, mais chaque pas en valait la peine, surtout lorsque nous avons enfin atteint les ruines au lever du soleil. Ensuite, la transition vers l’Amazonie du Manu fut un changement radical : nous nous sommes plongés dans la jungle et avons pu observer une faune époustouflante, des aras à la léchette aux singes joueurs. Les guides étaient exceptionnels, partageant des connaissances approfondies sur l’histoire inca et la biodiversité amazonienne. La combinaison du trekking en haute altitude et de l’immersion dans la jungle fait de ce voyage une aventure unique.
