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Independent Peru Highlights with Peru's Amazon

Elevate your South American adventure with an expedition in the Peruvian Amazon on your Peru vacation package.

Peru Vacation Package: Explore the Peruvian Amazon with Globus

(from USD 3,519)

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Independent Peru Highlights with Peru's Amazon
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!

Day 1: ARRIVE LIMA, PERU

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

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. (B) 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.

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. (B)

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. (B,L)

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. (B,L,D)

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. (B)

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. (B,L,D)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.

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. (B,L,D)

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. (B,L,D)

Day 10: PUERTO MALDONADO–LIMA

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

Day 11: LIMA

Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (B)

Details

Tour Operator
Globus
Start City
LIM
End City
LIM
Duration (Days)
11
Pricing & departures
Option From Departs Returns
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 January 10, 2027 January 20, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 January 10, 2027 January 20, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 January 24, 2027 February 3, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 January 24, 2027 February 3, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 January 31, 2027 February 10, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 January 31, 2027 February 10, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 February 7, 2027 February 17, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 February 7, 2027 February 17, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 February 14, 2027 February 24, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 February 14, 2027 February 24, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 February 21, 2027 March 3, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 February 21, 2027 March 3, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 March 7, 2027 March 17, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 March 7, 2027 March 17, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 March 21, 2027 March 31, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 March 21, 2027 March 31, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 April 11, 2027 April 21, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 April 11, 2027 April 21, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 April 18, 2027 April 28, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 April 18, 2027 April 28, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 April 25, 2027 May 5, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 April 25, 2027 May 5, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 May 2, 2027 May 12, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 May 2, 2027 May 12, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 May 9, 2027 May 19, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 May 9, 2027 May 19, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 May 16, 2027 May 26, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 May 16, 2027 May 26, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 July 4, 2027 July 14, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 July 4, 2027 July 14, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 July 11, 2027 July 21, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 July 11, 2027 July 21, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 July 18, 2027 July 28, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 July 18, 2027 July 28, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 July 25, 2027 August 4, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 July 25, 2027 August 4, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 August 8, 2027 August 18, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 August 8, 2027 August 18, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 August 15, 2027 August 25, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 August 15, 2027 August 25, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 August 22, 2027 September 1, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 August 22, 2027 September 1, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 August 29, 2027 September 8, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 August 29, 2027 September 8, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 September 5, 2027 September 15, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 September 5, 2027 September 15, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 September 12, 2027 September 22, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 September 12, 2027 September 22, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 September 19, 2027 September 29, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 September 19, 2027 September 29, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 September 26, 2027 October 6, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 September 26, 2027 October 6, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 October 3, 2027 October 13, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 October 3, 2027 October 13, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 October 10, 2027 October 20, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 October 10, 2027 October 20, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 October 17, 2027 October 27, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 October 17, 2027 October 27, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 October 24, 2027 November 3, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 October 24, 2027 November 3, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 October 31, 2027 November 10, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 October 31, 2027 November 10, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 November 7, 2027 November 17, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 November 7, 2027 November 17, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 November 14, 2027 November 24, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 November 14, 2027 November 24, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 November 21, 2027 December 1, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 November 21, 2027 December 1, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 November 28, 2027 December 8, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 November 28, 2027 December 8, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 December 5, 2027 December 15, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 December 5, 2027 December 15, 2027
Land Only (Double) USD 3,519 December 19, 2027 December 29, 2027
Single Supplement USD 4,459 December 19, 2027 December 29, 2027
Day by day
  1. Day 1

    ARRIVE LIMA, PERU

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

  2. 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. (B) 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.

  3. 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. (B)

  4. 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. (B,L)

  5. 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. (B,L,D)

  6. 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. (B)

  7. 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. (B,L,D)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.

  8. 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. (B,L,D)

  9. 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. (B,L,D)

  10. Day 10

    PUERTO MALDONADO–LIMA

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

  11. Day 11

    LIMA

    Your vacation ends after breakfast this morning. (B)

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