9 Days From Inca Ruins to the Rainforest

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Lima, Cusco, Madre de Dios, Cusco,

Duration

9 day(s)

Tour type

Regular & Private

Group size

1-16 people

Physical Level

moderate

OVERVIEW

FEATURES

HIGHLIGHTS

ITINERARY

INCLUDES

AVAILABILITY

Tour Overview

This 9-day journey through Peru takes you from the ancient wonders of Machu Picchu to the lush Amazon Rainforest. Begin in Lima, then explore the historic city of Cusco and its nearby Inca sites. Experience the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu, followed by a scenic journey into the Amazon Cloud Forest. Discover vibrant wildlife and unique ecosystems at the Manu Rainforest, staying in eco-lodges along the way. Conclude your adventure with a return to Cusco before departing from Lima. This trip offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and nature.

Activities

Adventure Photography National Park Sightseeing

Tour Features

Duration
9 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-16 people

Tour Code
9DIRR

Departure Type
guaranteed

Tour Category
Adventure

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
0 - 0

Lima

Pickup Time:

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Cusco

Dropoff Time:

Highlights

Discover Cusco’s colonial architecture and Inca archaeological sites

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Peru! Our private driver will pick you up at Lima airport and take you to your beautiful hotel. The evening is all yours to enjoy on your own.

Meals included: -/-/-

Accommodation: Lima

Day 2

Our transport will pick you up and take you to the airport for your flight to Cusco (flight tickets not included). When you arrive, our staff will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. You will be offered a cup of coca tea to help you adjust to the altitude. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and rest.

Meals included: B/-/-

Accommodation: Cusco

Day 3

In the morning, you will have free time to rest. In the afternoon, we will begin our tour by visiting the Cathedral, a large and important church in the main square. Then we will go to the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha) and the Sacsayhuaman fortress, a huge Inca structure made of large stones. Next, we will visit Qenqo, known for its tunnels and canals, Puca Pucará, an old Inca storage site, and Tambomachay, a place where water rituals were held. After the tour, we will return to Cusco.

Meals included: B/-/-

Accommodation: Cusco

Day 4

Our transport will pick you up and take you to Poroy station, where you will take the train to Aguas Calientes. From there, we will take a bus to Machu Picchu and start our tour of this amazing place, a World Wonder and UNESCO site. It was once a special retreat for the Inca Emperor Pachacutec. After the visit, we will have lunch. Later, at the scheduled time, we will return to Cusco by train.

Meals included: B/-/-

Accommodation: Cusco

Day 5

We will leave Cusco early in the morning in one of our vehicles, passing through beautiful valleys and small villages. Our first stop will be in Paucartambo, a pretty town from colonial times, where we will visit an interesting museum. We will eat a packed lunch along the way. Then we will continue to the Cloud Forest, a lush area full of special plants and animals like the Spectacled Bear, the Cock of the Rock bird, orchids, bromeliads, and ferns. Surrounded by amazing nature, we will arrive at Orquídeas de San Pedro Lodge, where we will spend the night in a warm and comfortable place.

Meals included: B/L/D

Accommodation: Manu National Park

Day 6

Very early in the morning, we will go to look for the Cock of the Rock, the national bird of Peru, known for its special courtship dance. After breakfast, we will travel to the small town of Pilcopata, and then to the Port of Atalaya, which is by the Alto Madre de Dios River (700 meters above sea level). From there, we will take a boat to our private reserve called “Erika.” We will walk along forest trails in the area between the high and low jungle, where your guide will show you and explain the wildlife around you. In the afternoon, we will explore more trails to see different animals and plants. At night, we’ll take a short walk to look for insects, snakes, and frogs.

Meals included: B/L/D

Accommodation: Manu National Park

Day 7

Early in the morning, we will take a boat to Collpa, a clay wall next to the Alto Madre de Dios River, where many parrots like the blue-headed parrot, white-eyed parakeet, and maybe the Maracana macaw come to eat minerals and salts. After this, we will return to the Erika Lodge for breakfast. Later, we will visit Machuwasi Lake and ride quietly on a catamaran to watch many birds, such as the hoatzin (a prehistoric-looking bird), horned screamers, red-capped cardinals, herons, vultures, cormorants, and more. While walking in the area, we may also see monkeys, capybaras, snakes, and other animals. In the afternoon, we will walk another trail to see the Ceiba tree, one of the largest and oldest tree species in the Amazon.

Meals included: B/L/D

Accommodation: Manu National Park

Day 8

After a tasty breakfast, we pack up and take a boat back to Atalaya Port. Our vehicle will be waiting to drive us back to Cusco. On the way, we will stop briefly at the Pico de Hoz Mirador hummingbird garden (750 meters above sea level), a conservation center where we can see and photograph many types of hummingbirds and other animals, like toucans, king vultures, monkeys, and maybe even a sloth. We will have lunch on the way and arrive in Cusco in the afternoon.

Meals included: B/L/-

Accommodation: Cusco

Day 9

At the designated time, your private transportation will pick you up from your hotel to take you to the airport for your flight back home. Safe Travels!

Meals included: B/-/-

Accommodation: -

Included

Accommodation

Standard Category Hotels (2.5 - 3 Stars)

Meals

According to the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

Transport

Private transportation (Airport - Hotel - Airport)

Peru Rail Train Ticket in Expeditions class: Ollanta / Aguas Calientes / Poroy

Group tour activities with shared transportation

Other included

Excluded

Flights

International flights

Domestic Flights

Insurance

Travel insurance

Other included

Other not included

Meals not mentioned in the program

Personal expenses & tips

Alcoholic Beverages

International Airport Fees if applicable

Additional Services

Optional excursions, activities not mentioned in the program

Tour Booking

Travelers

Departure Month

Regular Tour Prices

Start	End
Jan 9, 2026	Jan 17, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 10, 2026	Jan 18, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 11, 2026	Jan 19, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 12, 2026	Jan 20, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 13, 2026	Jan 21, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 14, 2026	Jan 22, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 15, 2026	Jan 23, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 16, 2026	Jan 24, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 17, 2026	Jan 25, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 18, 2026	Jan 26, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 19, 2026	Jan 27, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 20, 2026	Jan 28, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 21, 2026	Jan 29, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 22, 2026	Jan 30, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 23, 2026	Jan 31, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 24, 2026	Feb 1, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 25, 2026	Feb 2, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 26, 2026	Feb 3, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 27, 2026	Feb 4, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 28, 2026	Feb 5, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 29, 2026	Feb 6, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 30, 2026	Feb 7, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room
Jan 31, 2026	Feb 8, 2026	€1764.5548 Double room

Private Tour Prices

Start	End
Jan 9, 2026	Jan 17, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 10, 2026	Jan 18, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 11, 2026	Jan 19, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 12, 2026	Jan 20, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 13, 2026	Jan 21, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 14, 2026	Jan 22, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 15, 2026	Jan 23, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 16, 2026	Jan 24, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 17, 2026	Jan 25, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 18, 2026	Jan 26, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 19, 2026	Jan 27, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 20, 2026	Jan 28, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 21, 2026	Jan 29, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 22, 2026	Jan 30, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 23, 2026	Jan 31, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 24, 2026	Feb 1, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 25, 2026	Feb 2, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 26, 2026	Feb 3, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 27, 2026	Feb 4, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 28, 2026	Feb 5, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 29, 2026	Feb 6, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 30, 2026	Feb 7, 2026	€0 Double room
Jan 31, 2026	Feb 8, 2026	€0 Double room

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