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Tour overview
Amazon & Machu Picchu tour at a glance
From the Andes to the rainforest in one trip. Visit Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, then fly to Puerto Maldonado and stay at a lodge in the Tambopata reserve, with canoe trips, jungle walks and wildlife.
Our Cusco team checks the services, timings and availability for your dates and sends the options in a written quote.
Journey highlights
Highlights of the Amazon & Machu Picchu tour
- Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
- A jungle lodge in the Tambopata reserve
- Guided rainforest walks and river excursions
- Every ticket and reserve fee included
Detailed itinerary
Amazon & Machu Picchu tour itinerary: day by day
Times and services are indicative. Your final schedule is confirmed in your written quote.
Day 1 — Arrival and Cusco City Tour
We meet you at Cusco airport and take you to your hotel to rest and drink coca tea. In the afternoon your guide shows you the Qoricancha, the Inca Temple of the Sun, the Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas, and the great walls of Sacsayhuamán, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay above the city.
Day 2 — Sacred Valley and train to Aguas Calientes
A full day in the Sacred Valley: the terraces and market of Pisac, a buffet lunch in Urubamba and the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. In the evening the train follows the Urubamba River into the canyon to Aguas Calientes, at the foot of Machu Picchu.
Day 3 — Machu Picchu and back to Cusco
An early bus takes you up to Machu Picchu for a guided visit of the citadel, before the afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo and the transfer to your Cusco hotel.
Day 4 — Into the Amazon
A short flight takes you from the Andes down to the rainforest. From Puerto Maldonado you travel by motorboat along the river to your lodge in the Tambopata reserve. In the afternoon a naturalist guide leads a first jungle walk, and after dark you can join a night outing to spot caimans, frogs and insects.
Day 5 — Lakes, wildlife and the canopy
An early start for a canoe trip on a rainforest lake, looking for birds, monkeys and, with luck, giant river otters. Depending on the lodge, the day may include a canopy tower, a clay lick where macaws gather, or a medicinal plant walk (activities vary by lodge).
Day 6 — Back to Puerto Maldonado and your flight
A last early-morning wildlife walk, then the boat back to Puerto Maldonado and your flight to Lima or Cusco.
What's included
What's included in the Amazon & Machu Picchu tour
Included
- transfers
- hotels and the lodge with breakfast (full board at the lodge)
- city tour, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with every entrance fee
- trains
- bus
- guides
- Tambopata reserve fee
Not included
- flights (domestic flights quoted separately at the current fare)
- meals outside the lodge not listed
- drinks
- travel insurance
- tips
Plan with confidence
Duration, difficulty and price
Good to know
Good to know before you go
Entrance route
This tour uses the Machu Picchu circuit available for your date, confirmed in your quote. See Machu Picchu circuits explained.
Planning guides
Planning guides
What to bring
What to pack
- Original passport and, recommended, a yellow fever vaccination certificate
- A small bag for the jungle (lodges limit luggage on the boat; the rest stays in Cusco)
- Light long-sleeved shirts and long trousers in neutral colors, plus a warm layer for Cusco
- Rain jacket or poncho, closed shoes and sandals
- Strong insect repellent, sunscreen, sun hat and sunglasses
- Headlamp or flashlight, binoculars and a refillable water bottle
- Cash in soles for drinks and tips
Carry the original passport used to book. Check your confirmed ticket and operator instructions for current baggage and site rules.
Frequently asked questions
Amazon & Machu Picchu tour FAQs
Do I need vaccines for the Amazon?
Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for Tambopata. Check with your doctor or a travel clinic a few weeks before your trip.
Which lodge will we stay at?
We choose the lodge with you in your quote, from simple eco-lodges to premium lodges, depending on your budget and interests.
Are the flights included?
No. Flights between Cusco and Puerto Maldonado change price daily, so we quote them separately and add them to your final quote.
How do we get from Cusco to the Amazon?
By a short flight from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado (about 55 minutes), then 1–2 hours by motorboat along the river to your lodge in the Tambopata reserve. The flights are quoted separately at the current fare.
Which meals are included at the jungle lodge?
Full board at the lodge. In Cusco and Aguas Calientes, breakfast is included at the hotel, plus a buffet lunch on the Sacred Valley day; other meals are not included.
What should I pack for the Amazon?
Light, long-sleeved clothes, insect repellent, a rain jacket and comfortable shoes. Pack light: you will move between the Andes and the rainforest in a few days.
Why visit Machu Picchu before the Amazon?
The itinerary does Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu first, so you see the highlights while you are fresh, then rest at low altitude in the rainforest at the end of the trip.
Tripadvisor reviews
What travelers say about our team
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