Summary
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, including the I-time you crave to explore on your own. 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!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Arrive Lima, Peru
- Day 2
- Lima
- Day 3
- Lima–Cusco
- Day 4
- Cusco–Sacred Valley
- Day 5
- Sacred Valley–Machu Picchu
- Day 6
- Machu Picchu–Sacred Valley–Cusco
- Day 7
- Cusco–Puerto Maldonado
- Day 8
- Peru's Amazon
- Day 9
- Peru's Amazon
- Day 10
- Puerto Maldonado–Lima
- Day 11
- Lima
Travel Cities (7): Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Puerto Maldonado, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Sacsayhuamán