Independent Peru Highlights with Peru's Amazon (ISM2)

11-Day Package from Lima to Lima

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If your independent spirit is filling your dreams with new heights in adventure, just point your compass south to soar higher in the Andes and the heart of Peru. This Globus Independent tour in South America takes you to the legendary sites in Lima, Cusco, and magnificent Machu Picchu – the “Lost City of the Incas.” Board a train to ascend to this treasured site, with the opportunity to watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Explore a wealth of ancient ruins throughout the Sacred Valley and Cusco that defy explanation and encounter the captivating cultures that live on in the Sacred Valley. Timeless temples, textiles, and tantalizing dishes are all on the menu on this free-spirited sojourn in Peru. Treat yourself to a tour that is exclusively yours with free time, me time, and optional adventures that speak to your independent spirit!

Your South American adventure continues with a thrilling expedition in the Peruvian Amazon. From Puerto Maldonado, embark on a motorboat ride for a journey up the Tambopata River to your Amazon Jungle lodge. You’ll be in good hands in the company of an expert naturalist guide while discovering the dazzling array of flora and fauna in the Amazon. A technicolor dream come true!

Special features included in this tour:

Guided sightseeing in Lima, including the Cathedral and Santo Domingo Convent
Private sightseeing in Cusco including Plaza de Armas and Santo Domingo Monastery
Visit Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, and Puca Pucara Incan ruins
Visit to Sacred Valley, including the market in Pisaq and Ollantaytambo Incan ruins
Scenic roundtrip train ride through the Andes to Machu Picchu
Guided tour of Machu Picchu with second-day entrance included
3-night Amazon eco-lodge experience with activities

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Independent Peru Highlights with Peru's Amazon map

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Meals

Meals & Itinerary

Buffet breakfast daily; 5 lunches; 4 three-course dinners

Notes:

This is an Independent tour with private and shared transportation as noted in the day-by-day itinerary. Local Guide service is provided in Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu. A naturalist is also provided in the Amazon.

Intra-vacation flights are not included but can be added.

Maximum enjoyment of this vacation requires walking on cobblestone streets, uneven pathways, and climbing stairs. Elevations exceeding 10,000 feet can make even modest exertion a challenge.

Maximum elevation on this tour is 12,200 ft.

For the Amazon adventure, guests should be prepared for eco-lodging due to their remote nature in the rainforest. The itinerary in the Amazon is subject to favorable weather conditions and water levels. When conditions are unfavorable, alternative accommodations and excursions will be provided. Further, guests should be prepared for sustained walking, possibly muddy conditions, and be able to get into/out of small watercraft such as canoes and small fishing boats.

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVE LIMA, PERU

Welcome to Lima, where your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.

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Day 2 LIMA

Your included city tour focuses on Lima’s rich colonial history as well as the modern city. Lima was the bastion of Spanish South America from its founding in 1535 until the independence of the South American republics in the early 19th century. See the cathedral, where the remains of Francisco Pizarro are sealed in a wooden coffin, and the Santo Domingo Convent, to see the relics of three famous Peruvian saints—Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres, and San Juan Macias. The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration.

INSIDER PICKS
This evening, you may choose to head over to a nearby park to witness the largest electronic water fountain complex in the world, certified by the Guinness Book of Records. You will enjoy a wonderful show of water, lights, music, and images.

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Day 3 LIMA–CUSCO

Transfer to the Lima airport and fly to Cusco, high in the Andes, where you will be met by your Local Guide. Your private guided tour visits the cathedral in Plaza de Armas and Santo Domingo Monastery, one of the most important temples devoted to worship of the sun. It is said it was covered in gold leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Take a short drive outside the city to the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, a fortress of gigantic stones—with some blocks weighing more than 350 tons. This is followed by the amphitheater of Kenko and the red fortress of Puca Pucara.

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Day 4 CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY

Today, enjoy a short drive into the Urubamba Valley, the legendary Sacred Valley of the Incas, for the lively market town of Pisaq, where you can browse colorful stalls offering handmade rugs, cozy alpaca sweaters, and locally crafted jewelry. At the far end of the valley, explore Ollantaytambo, renowned for its remarkably preserved Inca ruins and some of the finest stone masonry of the ancient empire.

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Day 5 SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU

Journey by train through the heart of the Sacred Valley en route to Machu Picchu, the legendary “Lost City of the Incas,” brought to global attention by American explorer, Hiram Bingham, in 1911. Enjoy a guided tour of this remarkably preserved citadel, where you’ll explore ancient temples, sacred dwellings, and an impressive mile‑long aqueduct system.

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Day 6 MACHU PICCHU–SACRED VALLEY–CUSCO

A morning at leisure allows you to wake up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu with your second included entrance to the ruins. Return to Cusco by train for a free evening to explore this historic city on your own.

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Day 7 CUSCO–PUERTO MALDONADO

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Maldonado, the capital of Madre de Dios and the gateway to Peru’s Amazon Jungle, where you’ll be warmly welcomed by a Globus representative. Continue by motorboat along the Madre de Dios River, keeping an eye out for exotic wildlife along the riverbanks. Upon arrival at your Amazon Jungle lodge, meet your naturalist and settle in before heading out on a guided nature walk through the rainforest, learning about both primary and secondary jungle ecosystems. As dusk falls, enjoy a peaceful canoe ride, discovering the wonders of the Amazon River environment, the behavior of nocturnal animals, and the brilliance of the southern constellations overhead.

Please note:
The itinerary in the Amazon is subject to favorable weather conditions and water levels. When conditions are unfavorable, alternative accommodations and excursions will be provided.

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Day 8 PERU'S AMAZON

Begin your day with a naturalist-guided walk into the Tambopata National Reserve, followed by a peaceful journey by dugout canoe across Lake Sandoval, a stunning oxbow lake teeming with life. Learn about the reserve’s conservation efforts while watching for remarkable wildlife, including endangered giant river otters, blue-and-yellow macaws, red howler monkeys, and black caimans. This afternoon, experience the rainforest from a thrilling new vantage point on a canopy walkway soaring 100 feet above the forest floor, where you may spot white-throated toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, squirrel monkeys, and even the elusive three-toed sloth. After nightfall, venture out once more as your naturalist introduces you to the fascinating nocturnal creatures of the Amazon.

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Day 9 PERU'S AMAZON

Discover the rich traditions and natural wonders of the Amazon with a visit to a botanical garden, where you’ll learn about the region’s medicinal plants and their traditional uses by local communities. Continue to the Brazil Nut Cabin to explore the history, socioeconomic importance, and everyday uses of this iconic Amazonian resource. Later, relax on a paddle boat ride in a dugout canoe as you glide across an oxbow-shaped lagoon, or cocha, taking in the clay-colored waters and lush scenery while spotting hoatzins, flycatchers, and gray-necked woodrails—perhaps accompanied by the distant calls of red howler monkeys. Along the way, admire the partially submerged remains of the historic steamboat Contamana from the film, Fitzcarraldo, and uncover its fascinating story. This afternoon, visit a clay lick, observing wildlife discreetly from a blind as animals go about their natural routines without disturbance.

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Day 10 PUERTO MALDONADO–LIMA

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Lima and transfer to your hotel upon arrival.

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Day 11 LIMA

Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning.

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Tour Director

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

PATRICIA SCHEGGIA

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

“My name is Patricia Scheggia, and I have the pleasure to work as a Globus representative and support our visitors with interesting and useful information about my beautiful country. I´m a mother of three children and also take care my parents, which means I am a busy woman, but when I receive visitors, I always welcome them with a smile and a warm hospitality! I like to travel, and years ago I worked for an airline. Now, after 20 years working in tourism, I can say that I enjoy the opportunity to share with visitors my experience and knowledge. Lima is a big city and traffic can be heavy, so I provide guests with confidence and security when transferring them to our destinations!”

Accommodations

Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

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