After a leisurely breakfast get set to discover Lima, Peru’s ancient capital. First stop is the Larco Museum, established in 1926, which chronicles over 3,000 years of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. This one of a kind museum was once inhabited by powerful government officials, and dates back to the 18th century. Enjoy a guided tour by the museum’s curator as you look upon the finest silver and gold collections as well as the famous erotic archaeological collection of Peru’s century’s old civilization. Visit the private storage area which boasts a collection of over 45,000 classified archaeological objects. This afternoon, sample the best Peruvian cuisine and enjoy your lunch in the beautiful lush gardens at the museums very own ‘Café Del Museo’. Situated right in the terrace overlooking the garden, you will feel like you are dining in the terrace of an old chateau. The remainder of your afternoon is spent exploring the many sights of Lima, including Plaza Mayor, the center of colonial Lima with colonial era government buildings and cathedral.

Your welcome dinner tonight will be at La Huaca Pucllana where you will enjoy a traditional Peruvian meal. The restaurant is located in one of the pre-Columbian temples in a 15-acre archaeological site. Three thousand years ago, when the temple was built in 400 A.D, the Miraflores area was an important religious and administrative center of Lima culture. Today, Restaurante La Huaca Pucllana is a warm and cozy restaurant that offers a spectacular view of the illuminated ruins surrounding diners. Overnight at the ALLPA HOTEL & SUITES

Board your flight to the ancient Incan capital, Cusco. The Sacred Valley of the Incas lies below the ancient and sacred city of Machu Picchu and is your destination. Formed by the Urubamba River, the valley was of particular interest to the Incas due to the special geographic as well as climatic qualities that this land possessed. The area was particularly important for the growth and production of ‘Maize’ and quickly became an agricultural hot spot for Peru.

Today we have a special treat in store for you. You will have the opportunity to receive a private weaving demonstration from one of the world’s top weavers, Ms. Nilda Callañaupa. A child of Chinchero, Nilda has been involved with weaving with the natural fibers of the Andean highlands since she was five years old. Nilda is a now master Andean weaver and is dedicated to preserving the textile heritage of her ancestors. She was recognized as a prodigy as a young child, and by the time she was 14 years old, she was giving weaving demonstrations at the Smithsonian Institution and the American Museum of Natural History. Enjoy a typical lunch, hosted by Nilda.

Your accommodation for the next two nights will be at the Hotel Agustos Urubamba, located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, just 0.9 miles away from Terrestre Railway Station. This hotel offers rooms with a private balcony, overlooking lush gardens, all equipped with satellite TV and fitted with comfortable armchairs. Enjoy scenic mountain and nature views from its large windows or try one of the traditional or contemporary dishes served in-house. Guest rooms provide complimentary wireless Internet access, direct-dial phones, and in-room safe. Overnight at HOTEL AGUSTOS URUBAMBA or similar. http://www.hotelagustos.com/urubamba/

After breakfast embark on a full day adventure to the Cuyuni indigenous, bio-cultural legacy area. It will feel as though you have traveled back in time, as the native Cuyuni people have been living almost the same way for centuries. At an altitude of over 13,000 feet above sea level, only wild grass grows naturally, and has made growing conditions quite adverse however the natives have managed to thrive. The community leaders will join the group as you will learn about their daily lives and activities as well as their ancestral traditions that date back to pre-Inca times. Overnight at HOTEL AGUSTOS URUBAMBA.

Today you depart on one of South America’s most scenic rail trips from Ollanta Station to the legendary “Lost City of the Incas,” Machu Picchu. Your one-anda-half-hour rail journey is filled with breathtaking sights en route to this mountain-top sanctuary of the Incas which was hidden from the world until 1911 when Yale archaeologist Hiram Bingham rediscovered it. Machu Picchu straddles a high ridge, with sheer cliffs on three sides, and the Urubamba River curves around it and fills the canyon with its roar. In all directions, there are the Andean peaks covered in jungle green, a spectacular setting for these ancient ruins. There are temples, houses, terraces for growing crops that could be functional today, gardens, and a sacrificial altar. No one knows what happened to this civilization and why this city mysteriously disappeared, adding to the allure and spirituality of this incredible World Heritage site. Delve into a delicious buffet lunch at the Café Inkaterra before heading to your hotel.

Located right in front of Aguas Calientes Train Station, Casa Andina Machu Picchu boasts a modern and contemporary style that will allow you to relax and take in the rich culture of Peru. With many shops and restaurants at your fingertips, you won’t have to travel far when you have leisure time. Casa Andina Classic allows you to admire the spectacular view of the Vilcanota River while having lunch or dinner. Overnight at CASA ANDINA MACHU PICCHU. http://www.casa-andina.com/

Take in the sights and sounds and visit Machu Picchu for a second time (2nd entrance & guided tour included). Explore this
mysterious land and relish the rich Incan culture of the legendary ‘Machu Picchu’. In the afternoon, you will be returning to
Cusco via rail, which takes approximately three and a half hours.

Spend the next two nights at the charming Abittare Cusco, a beautiful hotel with 47 guestrooms, all offering free WiFi access and top of the line technology. The hotel is located in the Santo Domingo Plazoleta, between Qoricancha Palace and Cusicancha, and is surrounded by the main tourist attractions. The interior of the hotel features a mix of modern and rustic style, allowing you to feel the culture of Peru but the comfort of your home. Your traditional room is spacious, with a queen or two twin beds, decorated with Peruvian art pieces. Overnight at HOTEL ABITTARE, CUSCO. http://www.abittare-hotels.com/en

This morning you will enjoy a guided tour of Cusco. Visit the impressive Colonial Cathedral in Cusco that contains over 400 paintings from the Cusqueña School, beautiful cedar wood carvings such as the choir and the Pulpit, as well as some objects made of silver. Continue to Koricancha (Sun Temple), known today as Santo Domingo Church. During the Incas period, the stones of this temple were covered with gold.

Your leisure time this afternoon can be used to relax at your hotel, do some sightseeing on your own or shop around the local markets. This evening, dinner will be served at Pacha Papa Restaurant, located in the heart of San Blas neighborhood. Famously known for its rustic courtyard surrounded by cherry trees, this restaurant offers traditional Cusqueña food, including specialties such as baked cuy with marigold and red pepper sauce (only available if pre-ordered). Overnight at HOTEL ABITTARE.

This morning enjoy breakfast at your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Puerto Maldonado, situated at the confluence of the mighty Madre de Dios and Tambopata Rivers. This bustling, booming tropical frontier town’s principal activities are gold mining, Brazil nut collecting, timber extraction, agriculture and ecotourism. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel, the Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción, where you will first check in at the Inkaterra Lounge, also known as the Butterfly House for a short briefing; you will be welcomed and given all the necessary information for your stay. Here, you can enjoy and observe butterflies in a natural habitat. Lean about the diversity of the flora and fauna in the Tambotata National Reserve. After the short briefing, navigate by outboard motorized canoe along the Madre de Dios River to Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción for approximately 25 minutes and enjoy your lunch with organic ingredients and native flavours. Share a refreshing tea time and get ready for the afternoon excursion.

Take a walk through the Conception trails, the property’s inside nature trails, where you will discover and learn about primary and secondary rainforest, its components, uses, transformations by the human being, and its relevance for the world.

Tonight, to cap off a fulfilling day, navigate by outboard motorized canoe, at the Twilight River excursion. While sailing the Madre de Dios River, you will have the opportunity to learn about its ecosystem, Amazonian creeks, nocturnal animals’ behaviour, and the southern constellations. Later, after your wonderful boat ride, dinner will be served at Casa Grande’s dining room.

Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción is situated within walking distance from the beautiful and secluded Lake Sandoval, offering rustic chic amidst unspoiled wilderness of the pristine side of the Amazon. Surrounded by lush tropical rainforest and accessed by the Madre de Dios riverboat from Puerto Maldonado port, Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción has a wonderful combination of simplicity and luxury. However, one of the best features that you can enjoy is the fresh, carbon neutral air. This Hacienda has 20 guest rooms, all providing rustic comfort, dark wood floors and furniture. Every room comes with private bathroom, forest or oxbow lake views and a complete set of natural toiletries. Overnight at INKATERRA HACIENDA CONCEPCIÓN. http://www.inkaterra.com/inkaterra/inkaterra-hacienda-concepcion/the-experience/

A fun filled day awaits you today. After breakfast embark on a long trek through terra firma into the Tambopata National Reserve towards Lake Sandoval, the most beautiful and wildlife-rich of all lakes in the Tambopata-Madidi wilderness. Here you will understand why Madre de Dios is called the biodiversity capital of Peru, while learning about the Reserve’s conservation efforts and the lake’s formation. Glide in a wooden canoe, across a beautiful, mirror-like oxbow lake that is home to the endangered giant river otter, as well as red howler monkeys, blue and yellow macaws, black caiman and one of the world’s biggest fresh water scaled fish, the paiche. Return to the lodge just in time for lunch.

This afternoon, prepare yourself for a very unique experience, the remarkable Inkaterra Canopy Walkway. Take a 20-minute ride by outboard motorized canoe to the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway Interpretation Center where you will learn about its construction and the conservation of projects of ITA-Inkaterra Association (NGO). Ascend the first tower, 95 feet above the ground, and begin “flying” above the forest while stopping at eight different observation platforms. During your journey be on a lookout for giant strangler fig trees, orchids, toucans, woodpeckers, trogons, monkeys, and sloths. Once you finish your walk above the treetops, descend and experience the Anaconda Walk along 656 feet wooden bridge over the Aguajales swamps. In this lush eco system, you may observe the various species of amphibians, birds, mammals, abundant flora, and there is a possibility to see serpents of this flooded marshland. Once you return to your lodge, rest and prepare for the evening adventure.

At night enhance your senses in a nocturnal adventure at the Hidden Rainforest. Get to know the mystery of the animal activity that awakens in the rainforest at this time. Feel the forest pitch-dark sounds and locate those species that only emerge at night. You will be pleasantly surprised at how many more different species you will see during the night that you haven’t been able to spot before, even when you were on the boat. Return to the lodge and enjoy a nice dinner. Overnight at INKATERRA HACIENDA CONCEPCIÓN.

Get ready for another day packed with more adventures. Start your day with a visit to the Native Farm, where you will have the opportunity to learn local techniques of cultivation and taste some of the products. Continuing your day, visit the Hacienda Concepción Botanical Garden, home to over 200 different species of rainforest plants. An in depth familiarization will be given to you as to what are the processes, uses, and benefits of these traditional indigenous plants, including some of the amazing native medicinal uses.

Return to Hacienda Concepción and enjoy lunch. Get some rest and get ready for the Cocha water excursion. Enjoy a dugout canoe ride on the Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción natural pond (cocha) and try native fishing traditions. Apply the “catch and release” techniques, as you enjoy the amazing scenery, admiring hoatzins, a diversity of fly catchers, and gray-necked wood rails.

Continuing your adventure, disembark at the remains of Fitzcarrald steam boat and learn about its history and how it inspired Inkaterra to ask Werner Herzog to film the award-winning “Fitzcarraldo”. Participate in the Inland Collpa this evening and enjoy the different species during their night routines. You will amazed by the things you will see through the “blinds”. Enjoy a pleasant dinner and relax at your hotel before you depart this beautiful lodge. Overnight at INKATERRA HACIENDA CONCEPCIÓN.

After breakfast return via boat to Puerto Maldonado where you will spend some time at the city’s Butterfly Farm, unique in Peru, where you can experience several dozens of more than 3,800 varieties of butterflies and moths found in Peru. The region is home to more butterflies than any other place on earth. You will see many of them here, in a naturalized habitat full of flowers and tropical plants. Learn about the amazing adaptability of the butterfly, and simply enjoy the graceful beauty of these colorful insects. Later, board your plane to Lima. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to your hotel for this evening where the remainder of your night is at leisure. Discover and go for a walk around the city or enjoy a relaxed stay at your hotel. Overnight at ALLPA HOTEL & SUITES.

The last day of your Peru adventure ends today. Wake up and enjoy breakfast at your hotel before visiting Parque de las Leyendas or also called Legends Park, Lima’s original zoo. Located on the most preserved archeological zone in Lima between Lima Centro and Callao, the zoo covers Peru’s major geographical divisions: coast, mountains and jungle. Here, you will have the opportunity to observe and admire over 200 native animals, visit the mummy museum or learn about petroleum production. A visit to this zoo will certainly bring you back home with amazing memories. Enjoy a boxed lunch while visiting the zoo. A dayroom is provided for you at ALLPA HOTEL & SUITES. Later, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight back to home bringing with you all the beautiful memories of Peru.

Arrive in the USA today after a wonderful adventure in Peru.