Kaymara Luxury Travel

13 Days / 12 Nights

The Sacred Route of the Andes and the Amazon Experience

Lima / Puerto Maldonado (Amazon) / Cusco / Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Puno (Lake Titicaca)

From USD $6,511.00

Itinerary

Upon arrival in Lima, the Kaymara Luxury Travel team will welcome you and accompany you by private transfer to your boutique hotel near the Pacific coast. The remainder of the day is yours to relax, explore the Miraflores boardwalk, or simply settle into the rhythm of the capital. A gentle and refined introduction to Peru before the journey ahead.

Transportation (Logistical Transfers)

  • Lima Airport → Hotel in Miraflores / San Isidro

Meals During the Experience

  • Does not include

Discover Lima through its remarkable history, art, and ancient heritage, beginning at the Larco Museum and its exceptional collection of pre Hispanic treasures. Enjoy a refined lunch in its beautiful gardens before exploring Huaca Pucllana, where an ancient ceremonial complex rises dramatically in the heart of modern Miraflores. A fascinating journey connecting Peru’s ancient civilizations with the contemporary spirit of its capital.

Transportation (Logistical Transfers)

  • Private transfers for visits to the Larco Museum and Huaca Pucllana

Meals During the Experience

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Gourmet lunch at the Larco Museum

Fly to Puerto Maldonado and journey along the Madre de Dios River to Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica, surrounded by the extraordinary biodiversity of the Peruvian rainforest. After enjoying regional Amazonian cuisine, explore the primary forest with an expert naturalist, discovering ancient trees, tropical vegetation, and remarkable wildlife. A captivating first encounter with the nature, flavors, and tranquil rhythms of the Amazon.

Transportation (Logistical Transfers)

  • Hotel in Lima → Lima Airport

  • Puerto Maldonado Airport → River Port

  • Navigation to Inkaterra Amazon Reserve

Meals During the Experience

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Lunch at Inkaterra Amazon Reserve

  • Dinner at Inkaterra Amazon Reserve

Explore Lake Sandoval in the Tambopata National Reserve, navigating its tranquil waters while discovering giant river otters, caimans, colorful birds, and the extraordinary biodiversity of the Amazon. Later, experience the rainforest from above along the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway, surrounded by treetop wildlife and spectacular jungle views. A day of wildlife, adventure, and deep connection with the natural beauty of the Peruvian Amazon.

Transportation (Logistical Transfers)

  • River and land transfers for excursions to Lake Sandoval and Canopy Walkway

Meals During the Experience

  • Breakfast at Inkaterra Amazon Reserve

  • Lunch at Inkaterra Amazon Reserve

  • Dinner at Inkaterra Amazon Reserve

Explore Gamitana Creek and discover the traditions of Amazonian agriculture, native crops, and tropical fruits surrounded by the extraordinary biodiversity of the rainforest. As night falls, venture into the jungle with an expert naturalist to discover the fascinating creatures that emerge after dark. Conclude your Amazon journey with a special farewell dinner, celebrating the flavors, nature, and unforgettable spirit of the rainforest.

Transportation (Logistical Transfers)

  • River and land transfers for activities in Quebrada Gamitana and Amazonian trails

Meals During the Experience

  • Breakfast at Inkaterra Amazon Reserve

  • Lunch at Inkaterra Amazon Reserve

  • Dinner at Inkaterra Amazon Reserve

Bid farewell to the Amazon and fly to Cusco, the historic heart of the Inca Empire, where your private transfer will take you to your hotel. Discover the Plaza de Armas and ancient Inca streets before exploring the monumental fortress of Sacsayhuamán, with breathtaking views over the city. A gentle introduction to Cusco, connecting Inca heritage, Andean landscapes, and centuries of living history.

Transportation (Logistical Transfers)

  • Inkaterra Amazon Reserve → River Port

  • Puerto Maldonado → Airport

  • Cusco Airport → Hotel in Cusco

  • Private transfer to Sacsayhuamán

Meals During the Experience

  • Breakfast at Inkaterra Amazon Reserve

Journey from Cusco into the Sacred Valley to the community of Cuper, where master Andean weavers share ancestral techniques of spinning, natural dyeing, and traditional textile craftsmanship. Enjoy a private communal lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients before continuing through spectacular Andean landscapes toward Urubamba. A meaningful encounter with living traditions, local flavors, and the timeless beauty of the Sacred Valley.

Transportation (Logistical Transfers)

  • Hotel in Cusco → Cuper Community

  • Cuper Community → Hotel in the Sacred Valley

Meals During the Experience

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Private traditional lunch in the Cuper community

Journey beyond the traditional routes of the Sacred Valley to the Potato Park, where Andean communities preserve extraordinary native potato varieties, medicinal plants, and ancestral agricultural knowledge. After a traditional Andean lunch, continue to Pisac to explore its artisan traditions and remarkable Inca terraces overlooking the valley. A meaningful journey through biodiversity, living culture, and the ancestral wisdom of the Andes.

Transportation (Logistical Transfers)

  • Hotel in Sacred Valley → Potato Park

  • Potato Park → Pisac

  • Pisac → Hotel in the Sacred Valley

Meals During the Experience

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Andean themed lunch at the Potato Park

Board one of Peru’s most exclusive luxury trains for a spectacular journey through the Andes to legendary Machu Picchu. Explore the sanctuary privately with your expert guide, discovering its ancient terraces, sacred temples, remarkable engineering, and spiritual legacy before enjoying an exceptional lunch. Return through the breathtaking Sacred Valley and continue to Cusco, carrying with you an unforgettable connection to the history, mystery, and timeless spirit of the Inca world.

Transportation (Logistical Transfers)

  • Hotel in Sacred Valley → Private train station

  • Bus Aguas Calientes ↔ Machu Picchu

  • Ollantaytambo Station → Private Return Transfer → Hotel in Cusco

Meals During the Experience

  • Breakfast at the hotel or boxed breakfast

  • First-class lunch during the Machu Picchu experience

Enjoy a day at leisure to discover Cusco at your own pace, from the artistic streets of San Blas and local galleries to exclusive alpaca and vicuña boutiques. Explore historic squares, relax in charming cafés, or simply embrace the city’s unique blend of Andean heritage and colonial elegance. A day designed for freedom, discovery, and experiencing Cusco in your own way.

Meals During the Experience

  • Breakfast at the hotel

Board one of South America’s most iconic luxury trains for an unforgettable journey from Cusco across the spectacular Altiplano to Lake Titicaca. Enjoy refined cuisine, Andean music, and panoramic views of snow capped mountains, vast highland plains, and grazing alpacas, with a scenic stop at La Raya. Arrive in Puno and settle into your lakeside hotel, surrounded by the serenity and timeless beauty of Lake Titicaca.

Transportation (Logistical Transfers)

  • Hotel in Cusco → Train Station

  • Puno Station → Hotel in Puno

Meals During the Experience

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Gourmet three-course lunch on board the luxury train

  • Welcome service and onboard entertainment

Navigate the legendary Lake Titicaca to discover the Floating Islands of the Uros, where ancient traditions and a unique way of life remain deeply connected to the lake. Continue to Taquile Island, renowned for its exceptional textile heritage and living Andean culture. Walk its peaceful trails, connect with the local community, and enjoy a traditional lunch overlooking the lake. A meaningful journey through ancestral traditions, community life, and the timeless beauty of the Altiplano.

Transportation (Logistical Transfers)

  • Hotel → Private Port

  • Navigation on Lake Titicaca towards Uros and Taquile

  • Return to the hotel

Meals During the Experience

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Traditional lunch on Taquile Island

This day, enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and at the coordinated time (depending on your flight schedule), our private transport will pick you up to transfer you to Juliaca airport. Full assistance at Juliaca airport for boarding your connecting flight to Lima, where you can connect directly with your international flight home. End of Kaymara Luxury Travel’s exclusive services.

Transportation (Logistical Transfers)

  • Hotel in Puno → Juliaca Airport

Meals During the Experience

  • Breakfast at the hotel

Description

An immersive biocultural journey designed for travelers seeking to connect with Peru’s most extraordinary landscapes through authentic and carefully curated experiences. The trip combines the urban sophistication of Lima, the exuberance of the Amazon, the cultural richness of the Andes, and the serenity of Lake Titicaca, creating a balanced journey through nature, history, living traditions, and premium comfort.

Physical level: Moderate. Designed with a gradual pace that promotes acclimatization to the altitude and allows you to enjoy each destination at a leisurely pace. Includes gentle walks in natural and archaeological settings, as well as low-intensity cultural activities.

Maximum altitude: Approximately 3,812 meters above sea level in the Puno and Lake Titicaca region.

Overview: This exclusive Kaymara Luxury Travel experience offers a journey through Peru’s most iconic landscapes, connecting the coastal elegance of Lima, the biodiversity of the Amazon, the living heritage of the Andes, and the vastness of Lake Titicaca. Through authentic encounters with local communities, luxury train journeys, carefully curated cultural experiences, and breathtaking scenery, the trip reveals the country’s deepest essence. From the tropical rainforest of Puerto Maldonado to the majesty of Machu Picchu and the sacred waters of Lake Titicaca, each stage has been designed to offer a sophisticated, enriching, and unforgettable experience.

Duración 13 days / 12 nights

Destino Lima – Puerto Maldonado (Amazon) – Cusco – Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Puno (Lake Titicaca)

INCLUDED

Information Session The night before the key experiences on the itinerary, the guide provides a detailed explanation of the tour, estimated times, conditions of each activity, and general recommendations.

Professional Guides Accompaniment by bilingual guides throughout all the experiences of the itinerary, specialized in history, archaeology, Amazonian biodiversity, Andean culture and the heritage of Lake Titicaca.

Private Transportation Suitable private transportation for all logistical transfers on the itinerary.

Experience Operation Comprehensive coordination of all program activities, logistical organization at each destination, continuous operational supervision, and continuous monitoring by the Kaymara Luxury Travel operations team.

Additional Inclusions

  • General Tourist Ticket of Cusco

  • Entrance to the Larco Museum

  • Entrance to Huaca Pucllana

  • Entrance to the Tambopata National Reserve and Lake Sandoval

  • Experiences and excursions operated by Inkaterra Amazon Reserve

  • Entrance and guided tour in Sacsayhuamán

  • Textile and cultural experience in the Cuper community

  • Experiential learning in the Potato Park (Amaru and Pucamarca)

  • Entrance to Machu Picchu

  • Round trip bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu

  • Luxury train ticket Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu

  • Luxury train ticket PeruRail Titicaca Cusco – Puno

  • Entrance to the Floating Islands of the Uros

  • Entrance and visit to Taquile Island

  • Domestic air tickets Lima – Puerto Maldonado

  • Domestic air tickets Puerto Maldonado – Cusco

  • Domestic air tickets Juliaca – Lima

NOT INCLUDED

  • International air tickets to and from the country of origin

  • Tips

  • Personal travel insurance

  • Additional drinks

  • Food not mentioned in the program

  • Personal expenses and services not specified in the itinerary

RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Follow the progressive acclimatization process outlined in the itinerary.

  • Wear layered clothing due to climatic variations between the coast, the Amazon, the Andes, and the highlands.

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking on nature trails and archaeological sites.

  • Maintain adequate hydration throughout the journey.

  • Respect local communities, cultural heritage and the natural environments visited.

WHAT TO BRING

Main Luggage

  • Light and cool clothing for the Amazon

  • Warm clothing for Cusco, Sacred Valley and Puno

  • Layered clothing

  • Lightweight waterproof jacket

  • Comfortable footwear for walking

Personal Accessories

  • Hat or cap

  • Sunglasses

  • Sun block

  • Lip balm

  • Insect repellent

For Excursions

  • Small backpack

  • Reusable water bottle

  • Personal snacks (optional)

Documentation

  • Physical identity document or passport (mandatory for flights, trains and entry to Machu Picchu)

Money

  • Cash for personal expenses and consumption not included

Technology and Extras

  • Camera or cell phone

  • Portable charger

  • Additional batteries for excursions

Health and Well-being

  • Personal medications

  • Sunscreen

  • Altitude sickness pills (optional)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does the itinerary include all admissions? Yes. It includes access to archaeological sites, cultural attractions, community experiences, Amazonian excursions, Machu Picchu, Uros and Taquile, in addition to the train tickets and domestic flights mentioned in the program.

What is the most intense part of the trip? The hikes in the Amazon and some tours in Machu Picchu represent the most active activities, although the program has been designed with a comfortable and accessible pace for most travelers.

Is it necessary to acclimatize beforehand? No. The itinerary has been strategically structured to favor a gradual adaptation, starting in Lima and the Amazon before ascending to Cusco, the Sacred Valley and later to Lake Titicaca.

Is there cell phone signal? Available in Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Puno. Availability may be limited or intermittent during some activities in the Amazon and in certain areas of Lake Titicaca.

Can it be done all year round? Yes. The experience can be enjoyed year-round. Between May and October, skies are generally clearer, while between November and April, the landscapes feature more lush vegetation in both the Amazon and the Andes.

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