Peru—Beyond Machu Picchu Peru

Peru—Beyond Machu Picchu

Famous sites are just the beginning of this Peruvian grand adventure. Indulge in internationally award-winning cuisine, breathtaking landscapes, and exciting activities.

9 Day Peru Itinerary
2 Adults
$517 pp/night
$8276 total USD

3 ways this trip will excite and delight you…

  1. Skylodge — stunning views, a delicious lunch, and zip lining. Yes, it’s as cool as it sounds.
  2. Scenic train rides. There’s no rush this vacation, relish a journey that’s part of the experience
  3. A culinary class that will let you recreate a taste of Peru when you get back home.

What will make your friends jealous?

Treating yourselves to true excitement. Peru is an amazing destination, and I've designed this Signature Trip to reflect that. You'll see 'can't miss' sites, but you'll also enjoy lesser-known activities such as traditional dance on a scenic train, or crossing a 92 foot (28 m) straw bridge.

Our advice to visitors of Peru is…

Do indulge in ‘top activities’ like making the pilgrimage to Machu Picchu, but don't let that be the limit of your trip. Peru has much to offer –– from our history to our cuisine, and the mountains are just the beginning of the outdoor adventures awaiting you. This vacation, see all of Peru.

Trip Overview

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DAY 1


Lima

Costa del Sol Wyndham Airport - night 1 of 1

Costa del Sol Wyndham Airport
Costa del Sol Wyndham Airport
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.

Costa de Sol caters to busy travelers with a variety of 24-hour services. This hotel is right outside the Jose Martí International Airport, making it ideal for travelers with a flight to catch.

DAY 2


Lima / Iquitos

Costa del Sol Wyndham Airport

Tree House Lodge - night 1 of 3

Lima to Iquitos

Lima to Iquitos
Lima to Iquitos
Flight transport type
9:44 am - 11:39 am pickup/drop-off time
1.92 hours duration

If you only have a few weeks to travel in Peru and want to see several major destinations, flying is your best bet. Domestic airports are scattered across Peru in most major cities.

Tree House Lodge
Tree House Lodge
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.

We are located in the Peruvian Amazon at the confluence of the serene and protected Yarapa and Cumaceba rivers near the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. Come stay with us and you’ll see the rainforest from an entirely new perspective that most visitors never experience... the tree top canopy...You’ll never forget the experience of watching monkeys and birds at eye level as every morning you’ll wake up to a safari of animal life before you even get out of bed. Not to worry, you won’t sacrifice any of the usual comforts found on the ground.

DAY 3


Iquitos

Tree House Lodge - night 2 of 3

DAY 4


Iquitos

Tree House Lodge - night 3 of 3

DAY 5


Iquitos / Cusco

Tree House Lodge

Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel and Spa - night 1 of 1

Iquitos to Cusco

Iquitos to Cusco
Iquitos to Cusco
Flight transport type
2:17 pm - 7:37 pm pickup/drop-off time
5.33 hours duration

If you only have a few weeks to travel in Peru and want to see several major destinations, flying is your best bet. Domestic airports are scattered across Peru in most major cities.

Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel and Spa
Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel and Spa
12:00 pm check-in
1 room.

This boutique hotel has preserved the original, colonial architecture of the home. While you’re here, you can quickly get to to some of the Cusco’s most interesting sites, all while staying in a building that has its own unique place in the city’s history.

DAY 6


Cusco / Aguas Calientes

Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel and Spa

Casa del Sol Boutique - night 1 of 1

Lunch at Skylodge with Via Ferrata and Zipline

Expedition Train - Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes

Casa del Sol Boutique
Casa del Sol Boutique
3:00 pm check-in
1 room.

This luxurious hotel offers rooms with views of either mountains or the Vilconata River. Casa del Sol is just a few steps away from the bus that takes visitors to Machu Picchu.

Lunch at Skylodge with Via Ferrata and Zipline
Lunch at Skylodge with Via Ferrata and Zipline

Take a tour to combine the very best of Peruvian food and adventure. Your dining experience will take place in a transparent dome, suspended 1,312 feet in the air, securely fastened to a cliff that looks out over the Sacred Valley. This dining experience is open to a maximum of 12 people, so you and your fellow guests will have enough room to take in the incredible view.

Included for 2 persons in your party.
From 9:30 am - 5:00 pm start/end time
Transport included
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Expedition Train - Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
Expedition Train - Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes

These train are ideal for those who are staying at the Sacred Valley's hotels. or for those who want to go to Aguas Calientes after the Sacred Valley Tour.

Included for 2 persons in your party.
From 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm start/end time
Not included: Transportation
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DAY 7


Aguas Calientes / Cusco

Casa del Sol Boutique

Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel and Spa - night 1 of 2

Huayna Picchu Hiking Tour

Cultural tour to Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes to Poroy Vistadome Train

Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel and Spa
Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel and Spa
12:00 pm check-in
1 room.

This boutique hotel has preserved the original, colonial architecture of the home. While you’re here, you can quickly get to to some of the Cusco’s most interesting sites, all while staying in a building that has its own unique place in the city’s history.

Huayna Picchu Hiking Tour
Huayna Picchu Hiking Tour

This 2-hour hiking tour is a breathtaking complement to a visit to the Machu Picchu ruins. You will leave for Huayna Picchu mountain from Aguas Calientes, the small town that is nearest Machu Picchu. Huayna Picchu’s peak towers over Machu Picchu – at the summit of Huayna Picchu, hikers will be 1,180 feet higher than ruins of Machu Picchu, at 8,920 feet above sea level.

Included for 2 persons in your party.
From 6:15 am - 8:15 am start/end time
Not included: Transportation
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Cultural tour to Machu Picchu
Cultural tour to Machu Picchu

This tour introduces you to local history and some truly stunning views. On this educational tour, your guide will point out the agricultural, residential, and religious buildings. Because we have so few written records left behind by the Inca, historians have had to make educated guesses about what purpose some of the structures served and much of the site remains shrouded in mystery.

Included for 2 persons in your party.
From 10:00 am - 2:00 pm start/end time
Not included: Transportation
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Aguas Calientes to Poroy Vistadome Train
Aguas Calientes to Poroy Vistadome Train

Peru When was the last time you took a leisurely trip through the Andes? If you ride the Vistadome, the answer will be: your last vacation. This train takes you through Peru's beautiful, yet rugged landscape in style. Enjoy air conditioning, complimentary refreshments, and even onboard entertainment. This isn't your average commuter train — it's the PeruRail Vistadome.

Included for 2 persons in your party.
From 4:43 pm - 8:23 pm start/end time
Not included: Transportation
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DAY 8


Cusco

Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel and Spa - night 2 of 2

Inca Rope Bridge Qeswachaka Full Day Tour

Chicha Restaurant by Gaston Acurio

Inca Rope Bridge Qeswachaka Full Day Tour
Inca Rope Bridge Qeswachaka Full Day Tour

Take this tour to see one of the only Inca bridges that still exists. It’s made of straw and stretches 92 feet across a canyon, and offers stunning views of the surroundings, including the Apurímac River. If you’re feeling brave, walk across and get one of the most incredible views of the Inca landscape.

Included for 2 persons in your party.
From 6:00 am - 5:00 pm start/end time
Not included: Transportation
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Chicha Restaurant by Gaston Acurio
Chicha Restaurant by Gaston Acurio

Gaston Acurio is widely credited with putting Peruvian food on the map. His cooking style elevates Andean cooking styles to haute cuisine. He opened his first restaurant in Lima in 1994, and since then has opened restaurants all over the world and has published several books on Peruvian cooking.

Included for 2 persons in your party.
From 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm start/end time
Not included: Transportation
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DAY 9


Cusco

Casa Cartagena Boutique Hotel and Spa

Cusco Culinary Experience

Cusco to Cusco

Cusco to Lima

Cusco to Lima
Cusco to Lima
Flight transport type
4:13 pm - 5:40 pm pickup/drop-off time
1.45 hours duration

If you only have a few weeks to travel in Peru and want to see several major destinations, flying is your best bet. Domestic airports are scattered across Peru in most major cities.

Cusco Culinary Experience
Cusco Culinary Experience

On the Cusco Culinary Experience tour, a Peruvian chef will show you how to make some of Peru’s best-known dishes. Choose between a 9 a.m. lunch class and a 3 p.m. dinner class. Both classes include an appetizer, a main course, and a dessert. You’ll also get two traditional drinks . All of the instructions are easy enough for beginner chefs.

Included for 2 persons in your party.
From 9:00 am - 1:00 pm start/end time
Not included: Transportation
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