Argentina & Chile & Bolivia & Peru
Explore & Trek Andean Mountain Landscapes & Habitats in the Great Outdoors, from Patagonia, Lakes & Inca Trail, to the Amazon
Wayfarer Tour - 36 Night Itinerary
Rambling in the Andean Lake District, Torres del Paine National Park, the Sacred Valley, The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and Rainforest Trail in the Amazon, with "rest periods" in Cosmopolitan Cities, La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Cusco & Luxury Train Journey
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Travel Highlights
- A wonderful Andean adventure for those who love walking and trekking
- wide variety of scenery in Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru.
- Experience the beauty, valleys, snow covered peaks of the Lake District
- Trek in the Torres del Paine National Park
- Discover the wildlife in the Amazon and Andean Mountains
- Tour the capitals cities of Lima, La Paz, Santiago, and Buenos Aires
- Venture onto majestic Lake Titicaca to discover local life and traditions
- Enjoy the world's most scenic train journey across the Andes to Cusco
- Explore the history and character of the Inca capital Cusco
- Witness local life, traditions and heritage in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Trek with like-minded travellers on the incredible Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
- Marvel at Machu Picchu, the lost citadel of the Incas
- Follow hidden trails in dense Amazon rainforest at a wonderful riverside lodge
Tour Route
- Fly to Buenos Aires - 3 Nights
- Bariloche & the Argentinian Lake District - 4 Nights
- Across the Andes to Puerto Varas - 1 Night
- Torres del Paine National Park - 4 Nights
- Santiago de Chile - 3 Nights
- Fly to La Paz - 3 Nights
- Travel overland to Lake Titicaca - 2 Nights
- Scenic train to Cusco and onto the Sacred Valley - 4 Nights
- Walking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 3 Nights
- Machu Picchu & Cusco - 3 Nights
- The Amazon Rainforest - 4 Nights
- Lima - 2 Nights
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of departure date, route, duration, flights, cabin, hotels, transport and excursions.
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Fly to Buenos Aires
3 NightsDay 1 - Depart the UK on an overnight flight to Buenos Aires
Day 2 - Arrive in Buenos Aires
Day 3 - Guided city tour
Day 4 - At leisure
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Fly to Buenos Aires
Depart the UK on an overnight flight to Buenos Aires.
Monday, 08 June 2026
Arrive in Buenos Aires
Arrive in Buenos Aires in the morning. Our guide will meet and transfer you to your chosen hotel for a 3-night stay including breakfast. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Tuesday, 09 June 2026
Guided city tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the 'Paris of South America' today visiting the Revolution Main Square, Metropolitan Cathedral, Presidential Palace and the famous Colon Theatre. We also visit the neighbourhood of San Telmo and the brightly coloured houses of La Boca neighbourhood. Continue to Palermo, the largest neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, with its pretty colonial mansions, botanical gardens and beautiful Cortázar Square. You will finish your tour by visiting the Recoleta neighbourhood, an area of great historical and architectural interest, such as the famous Recoleta Cemetery, where generations of the Argentine elite have been buried, including Evita Peron.
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
At leisure
Explore Buenos Aires at your leisure, or take an optional excursion depending on your interests.
Cyan Hotel de las Americas
An elegant hotel with spacious rooms and situated in the heart of the Barrio Norte, an elegant residential and commercial district, within comfortable walking distance of the exclusive shops of the Santa Fe and 9 de Julio avenues. All 162 rooms have private facilities, TV and telephone, mini-bar, and air-conditioning. There is 24 hour room…
Hotel Regal Pacific
Located in Puerto Madero the hotel is within walking distance to many of the city's attractions. The hotel offers comfortable air-conditioned guest rooms with luxurious bedding, bathroom linens and exclusive amenities, the most advanced in room technology and classy contemporary furnishings.
Public areas include a restaurant, a wine bar and heated indoor swimming pool.
The…
Sofitel Buenos Aires Recoleta
Located in the elegant Recoleta neighbourhood, Sofitel Recoleta is a luxurious 5-star hotel providing an authentic experience.
The comfortable, air-conditioned, double or twin rooms have free WIFI, private bathroom, safe, mini bar, city or garden views.
Public areas include the Alma Buenos Aires restaurant specialising in seasonal local meats and vegetables. There is also a swimming pool,…
Bariloche & the Argentinian Lake District
4 NightsDay 5 - Fly to Bariloche
Day 6 - Walking in the Enchanted Valley
Day 7 - Hiking in the Mountians
Day 8 - Victoria Island Forest Walks
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- Accommodation
Fly to Bariloche
Transfer to the airport and fly to Bariloche. On arrival, our guide will meet and transfer you to your chosen hotel or resort for a 4-night stay including breakfast. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Friday, 12 June 2026
Enchanted Valley, Walks To Condor Nests & Aboriginal Caves
Today enjoy trekking in the Valle Encantado on the banks of the Limay river. Surrounded by volcanic rock formations and hills that were eroded by the Patagonian wind and rain - figures such as lions, castles, towers, trains can be observed, giving the valley its name. There are more than 80 bird species to spot, spectacular views and caves where the nomadic tribes used as shelter and protection.
Saturday, 13 June 2026
Hiking In The Mountains
Today we explore Nahuel Huapi National Park trekking with our guide to hidden landscapes, viewpoints and other inaccessible places only reachable on foot. The scenery is quite spectacular.
Sunday, 14 June 2026
Victoria Island Forest Walks
Enjoy a boat excursion on Nahuel Huapi Lake to Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest. We disembark at Anchorena Port, located in the centre of Victoria island where you can enjoy an amazing view of Anchorena Bay. You'll have time to walk to the panoramic point located at Monte Bella Vista and be able to see the whole area of Llao Llao and Pañuelo. Other options are a stroll to Gross Port or a visit to aborigine paintings and Playa del Toro. We continue to Arrayanes Forest located at the Quetrihue Peninsula. Walking along a 600 meters path, you will observe a beautiful forest of magnificent arrayan-myrtle trees with their cinnamon coloured bark considered to be unique in the world for its characteristics. Includes picnic lunch and National Park fee.
Hosteria Las Lengas
Located in the village of San Martin de los Andes, at the foot of the mountain you will find Hosteria Las Lengas, in a lush corner of a quiet road, three blocks from downtown and five from Lake Lacar.
The rooms have private bathroom, TV, safe, hair dryer and minibar.
A cozy lodge with excellent services,…
Hotel Nahuel Huapi
Located in the heart of Bariloche city, 200 metres away from the Francisco Moreno Museum of Patagonia and the Bariloche Atomic Centre. The lake is a 7 minute walk from the hotel.
All rooms are supplied with private bathroom, telephone, automatic wake up call service, central heating, colour cable TV and minibar. The hotel has…
El Casco Art
Nestled by the shore of the Nahuel Huapi Lake in one of the most beautiful spots of the Patagonia, the El Casco Art Hotel blends into its surrounding landscape with its stylish architecture, comfort and advanced technology.
The 33 air-conditioned suites all have breathtaking views of Lake Nahuel Huapi and are decorated with 300 exclusive…
Across the Andes to Puerto Varas
1 NightDay 9 - Across the Andes to Puerto Varas
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Across the Andes to Puerto Varas
A highlight for many is the scenic crossing of the Andes via three lakes from Argentina to Chile, stopping at the Saltos de Petrohue waterfalls on the way. We cross the Vicente Perez Rosales border between Chile and Argentina. In the afternoon we sail across Lago Todos los Santos, visit the Petrohue Falls and continue by bus on the short journey to Puerto Varas.
Solace Hotel
Located a short walk from scenic Lake Llanquihue, the elegant Solace Hotel offers a contemporary and comfortable base to explore Puerto Varas and the Lake District.
The 85 air-conditioned rooms and suites have private bathroom, free wi-fi, mini bar, TV, hair dryer, room service and a safe.
Public areas include a cosy bar, lounge with…
Hotel Puelche
The well-located Puelche Hotel is the first boutique hotel of its kind in Puerto Varas, with only 21 rooms, perfect for unwinding and connecting with an exuberant nature whilst taking advantage of the breadth of outdoor activities on offer. Sitting between Lake Llanquihue and the volcanoes of the snow-covered peaks of mounts Osorno, Calbuco and El…
Hotel Cumbres Puerto Varas
A traditional-style hacienda in the centre of Puerto Varas, Hotel Cumbres offers a glorious panoramic view of Lake Llanquihue and the imposing volcanoes that surround it.
The 90 rooms are decorated with native woods and the combination of colours and textures characteristic of southern Chile. The best rooms have private balconies, perfect for admiring the…
Torres del Paine National Park
4 NightsDay 10 - Fly to Torres del Paine National Park
Day 11 - Guided trekking and excursions
Day 12 - Guided trekking and excursions
Day 13 - Guided trekking and excursions
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Fly to Torres del Paine National Park
Transfer to Puerto Montt airport and fly to Puerto Arenas. You will be met by our local guide and transferred to your chosen hotel or lodge in Torres del Paine National Park for a 4-night stay including breakfast and guided walks. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Guided Trekking and excursions in Torres del Paine
Three daily excursions will be offered to you according to your particular preferences and weather conditions which have been tailored in a way that you enjoy the Chilean Patagonia and Torres del Paine at the most and in your best interest.
The treks and excursions will be either:
Full Day - Base Torres, Laguna Verde or La Península.
Half day - Mirador Cóndor, Lago Sarmiento, Playa Grey, Mirador Cuernos, Mirador El Estribo, Cerro Tenerife, Laguna Azul.
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Guided trekking and excursions
Enjoy a full or half day trek or excursion, depending on your interests.
Friday, 19 June 2026
Guided trekking and excursions
Your final day in Torres del Paine National Park with your local guide taking you on more adventures.
Lago Grey Hotel
Looking out across the lake, the hotel has been designed to blend in with the surrounding forest of lengua trees.
Its restaurant and bar overlook Glacier Grey and all the rooms are centrally heated. From here you can walk to Peninsula Grey, a craggy outcrop surrounded by icebergs, directly opposite the glacier face or get…
Patagonia Camp
The Patagonia Camp is located on the edge of Torres del Paine National Park on the shores of "Lago el Toro" and is 100% eco-friendly. This place has been created to fulfill your expectations, combining nature, adventure, relaxation, comfort and luxury. The Camp has 20 luxury yurts specially designed to resist the Patagonian wind, rain…
Explora Torres del Paine
Explora Lodges and explorations offer an award-wining all inclusive luxury experience. The lodge is located in the centre of Torres del Paine National Park, and designed so it interferes the least possible with its natural surroundings. It is an extension of the park with views of Macizo del Paine.
All rooms are heated and designed…
Santiago de Chile
3 NightsDay 14 - Fly to Santiago de Chile
Day 15 - Hiking In Yerba Loca Park
Day 16 - Hiking In La Campana National Park
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Fly to Santiago de Chile
Transfer to Punta Arenas airport and fly to Santiago de Chile. On arrival, our guide will meet and transfer you to your chosen hotel for a 3 night stay including breakfast, The rest of the day is at leisure.
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Hiking In Yerba Loca Park
Enjoy a full day guided trek in Yerba Loca Park, where you walk to a glacier on a very scenic route with beautiful views of the Central Andes Mountains and distinct local flora and fauna.
Monday, 22 June 2026
Hiking In La Campana National Park
This morning we travel to La Campana National Park, the location for one of the last remaining forests of the Chilean palm tree. The park is ideal for climbing and hiking and has beautiful paths which can be enjoyed all year round. We continue to Palmar de Ocoa on the northern edge of the park, famous for the “KanKan” or palm tree forest. Here, we hike to a waterfall and with a bit of luck we may see wildcats, skunks, eagles and chinchillas.
Hotel Panamericano
The hotel has 200 spacious rooms in a modern and contemporary style. Each room is air-conditioned and includes a minibar, private…
Altiplanico Santiago Bellas Artes
Located in the cultural and artistic centre of Santiago opposite the Museo Nacional Bellas Artes and the magnificent Parque Forestal, this charming 24 room hotel is the perfect base to explore the city. Nearby is the bohemian style of the Lastarria neighbourhood with museums, theatres, restaurants, bars and cafes, designer shops, bookstores, art galleries, craft…
Hotel Plaza San Francisco
The Hotel Plaza San Francisco is just a short distance from the heart of Santiago.
There are 160 air-conditioned rooms with telephone, cable TV, safety box and mini bar.
The hotel also features a bar, restaurant, swimming pool, sauna, gymnasium and business centre.
Accommodation includes room and breakfast.
Fly to La Paz
3 NightsDay 17 - Fly to La Paz
Day 18 - Guided tour of La Paz and Moon Valley
Day 19 - Visit the Tiwanaku Ruins
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Fly to La Paz
Transfer to the airport and fly to La Paz. On arrival, our guide will meet and transfer you to your chosen hotel for a 3-night stay including breakfast.The rest of the day is at leisure.
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Tour Of La Paz & Moon Valley
Enjoy a full day tour of La Paz visiting the Gold, Murillo and Costumbrista museums and the "Mirador de Killi Killi" viewpoint, from where there is a magnificent view over La Paz. We also visit a traditional market selling products from the highlands, such as quinoa, tunta, chuño (dehydrated potato) and oca (sweet tuber). At the Witch Market, locals buy supplies for ritual ceremonies like the Ch'alla and also offerings to the Pachamama (Mother Earth). After a ride by cable car “Teleférico” over La Paz, we visit Valle de la Luna, known as the Moon Valley due to the dramatic and bizarre rock formations.
Thursday, 25 June 2026
Visit the Tiwanaku Ruins
Today enjoy a half day private tour to the Tiahuanaco ruins set in the beautiful countryside between La Paz and Lake Titicaca. This site is fast becoming one of the most important in South America. Tiahuanaco boasts a magnificently carved Gate of the Sun, Acapana Pyramid and chambers cut from stone with faces staring from the wall.
Hotel Rosario La Paz
Located in the heart of La Paz, Hotel Rosario is a friendly, colonial style hotel with comfortable rooms, spacious lounge area, delightful inner courtyard and roof terrace.
The air-conditioned rooms are decorated in the Andean region, with FREE Wi-Fi and private bathroom with shower.
The hotel is close to many quality restaurants and the museums and…
Hotel Europa
The first class Europa Hotel is located in the centre of La Paz, just 1 block from Campo Ferial Shopping mall and 2 blocks from Julio Borelli Coliseum.
The rooms are decorated in white and pastel tones. All rooms are air-conditioned, with private bathroom, free wi-fi, a sofa, cable TV and minibar. Some rooms feature…
Casa Grande Hotel
Located in the heart of La Paz’s south zone, a modern, stylish and luxurious hotel awaits. Guests arriving in the lobby are greeted by a fresh and stimulating ambience featuring a bright, glass atrium, tranquil interior gardens, and eclectic décor.
The hotel has 65 air-conditioned rooms. The Deluxe Kings have free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, LED TVs…
Travel overland to Lake Titicaca
2 NightsDay 20 - Travel overland to Lake Titicaca
Day 21 - Uros & Taquile Islands
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Travel overland to Lake Titicaca
This morning we travel overland with the snow covered scenic Andes as a delightful backdrop visiting Copacabana on the shores of Lake Titicaca. We visit the famous church of Our Lady of Copacabana and take a boat trip to Sun Island, visiting the Pilkokaina ruins and Yumani village to see the Fountain of the Inca. In the afternoon, cross the border into Peru and drive to Puno where we check into your chosen hotel or lodge for a 2-night stay including breakfast.
Saturday, 27 June 2026
Uros & Taquile Islands
This morning we take a boat trip to the Uros, a series of artificial islands built with totora plant, a type of reed which grows in the Titicaca lake. Here, the locals build their houses from totora. We continue to Taquile island once part of the Inca Empire - its inhabitants still speak quechua. It is famous for its beautiful textiles. A fascinating day awaits.
Tierra Viva
Located on Jirón Grau, in the historic centre of Puno, only one block away from the Cathedral and easy access to the main square. It is also close to Lima Street, which is the most commercial and cosmopolitan street in the city where you can enjoy the best restaurants, popular art shops, and artistic bars.
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Casa Andina Premium
The Casa Andina Premium, Puno is a few minutes’ walk outside of Puno city centre, including Lima Street which is very popular amongst tourists and locals alike.
The hotel lobby boasts a stone fireplace, ideal for warming up after being out in cold weather. It has 53 rooms, all with TV, FREE Wi-Fi, telephone, en-suite bathroom…
Titilaka Lodge
Experience Lake Titicaca on a secluded private peninsula staying in a luxury lodge on the lake shore.
Titilaka Lodge features sumptuous lake view suites, intimate fireside dining, wraparound terraces, and a heated outdoor pool. A serene setting, surrounded by incomparably blue waters, graced with dramatic dawns and spectacular sunsets.
The lodge is all-inclusive, with 18…
Scenic train to Cusco and onto the Sacred Valley
4 NightsDay 22 - Scenic train to Cusco and onto the Sacred Valley
Day 23 - Guided tour of the Sacred Valley
Day 24 - Willoq & Patacancha Villages
Day 25 - Pumamarca Hike
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Scenic train to Cusco and onto the Sacred Valley
Today board the PeruRail Titicaca train for one of the world's most scenic train journeys across the Altiplano, with majestic views of the quintessential Andean landscapes and stops a remote stations we locals sell their wares. Once aboard, you can enjoy the two dining cars decorated in the style of the Pullman cars of the 1920s, including a delicious included lunch. On arrival at Cusco, our guide will meet and transfer you to your chosen hotel or lodge in the Sacred Valley of the Incas for a 4-night stay including breakfast.
Monday, 29 June 2026
Guided tour of the Sacred Valley Of The Incas
An early start for a full day tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting Chinchero famous for its colourful and authentic market where indigenous people from the surrounding communities congregate to trade their goods, and sell woven handcrafts typical of the region. From here we drive to the Moray ruins, used by the Incas as a type of open-air crop laboratory. We also visit the huge fortress of Ollantaytambo, the archaeological complex believed to have been a gigantic agricultural, administrative, social, religious and military centre. Our final stop is Pisac, a small colonial village built by Viceroy Francisco de Toledo on the ruins of an Inca citadel, standing at the entrance to the immensely fertile Urubamba River valley. After visiting the market, we drive to a viewpoint for superb photo opportunities.
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Willoq & Patacancha Villages
Today we visit the ancient villages of Willoq and Patacancha, high in the Patacancha Valley. According to historians, the people of Willoq with their traditional red ponchos and shawls are the direct descendants of the last rulers of imperial Cusco, and remain today one of the Andean communities least affected by Western influence. The Willoq community is also well known for its weavers and the quality of the textiles is still a product of patience, knowledge and the skilled weaver.
Wednesday, 01 July 2026
Pumamarca Hike
Enjoy a scenic hike through the Sacred Valley of the Incas and see the traditional life of local communities. We climb to Puma Marca, a remarkably well preserved and extensive Inca ruin with spectacular views down the valley. After some time to explore, follow an old Inca Trail along the steeply terraced valley down towards Ollantaytambo, where we visit the archeological site before heading back to your hotel.
Pakaritampu
The Pakaritampu Hotel is located in Ollantaytambo in the heart of the Sacred Valley; ideally situated for exploring the Sacred Valley, starting the Inca Trail, and taking the train to Aguas Calientes. The hotel has large gardens hosting a variety of local plants and flowers and is a series of four separate buildings, built according…
Rio Sagrado
North of Cuzco City, along the shoreline of the Urubamba River, lays the region properly baptized as the Sacred Valley of the Incas, lands where mysterious mountains seem to still guard ancient and lost temples built for the Inca sun god Wiraqocha. Centrally located 3.2 kilometers from the Town of Urubamba, 15 minutes away from…
Sol Y Luna, Relais & Chateaux
Located in Huicho in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Sol y Luna has a stunning setting between the snow-capped mountain ranges of the Cordillera del Vilcanota and the Cordillera del Vilcabamba.
The hotel is a series of adobe bungalows, each with private facilities and a terrace, decorated in a rustic style and set…
Walking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
3 NightsDay 26 - Setting off on the Inca Trail
Day 27 - Dead-Woman's Pass
Day 28 - Winaywayna
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Setting off on the Inca Trail
Today we embark on one of the world's great trekking experiences, joining a group accompanied by an expert local guide, porters and cooks. All equipment, food and sleeping bags will be provided. You will pass dramatic landscapes from sierra to cloud forests, replete with hanging vines, to sub tropical jungle. An unforgettable experience of silent, secluded ruins, culminating with sunrise at Machu Picchu (2,380m). Today we hike through mountains with locals growing crops and small communities. Late afternoon, arrive at the camp site where we overnight.
Friday, 03 July 2026
Dead-Woman's Pass
Today trek through sub-tropical jungle and alongside small running streams to the plains of Lluichapampa, just below the well-known (and dreaded!) Dead-Woman's Pass. We then descend into a valley and climb a second pass in the trail. En-route you pass the small ruins of Runkuracay. We then head down towards the second campsite where we overnight, passing the larger ruins of Sayacmarca and going into a more tropical area.
Saturday, 04 July 2026
Winaywayna
You start today walking through a cloud forest along ancient Inca paths to the third pass and through the ruins of Phuyupatamarca. From here, continue downhill to Winaywayna for lunch at your campsite (where you overnight). There is time in the afternoon to rest and enjoy a leisurely visit to the ruins.
Machu Picchu & Cusco
3 NightsDay 29 - Machu Picchu and train to Cusco
Day 30 - Guided city tour
Day 31 - At leisure
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Machu Picchu and train to Cusco
Up early this morning to walk to Intipunku (the Sun Gate) in time for sunrise and an unforgettable view of Machu Picchu emerging through the clouds.
It is then a short walk to the site of Machu Picchu for a guided tour with free time to explore.

In the afternoon take the bus down from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes and join the Vistadome train along the Urubamba River to Ollantaytambo train station. Here, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Cusco for a 3-night stay including breakfast.

Monday, 06 July 2026
City tour of Cusco & Sacsayhuaman
Enjoy a guided tour of Cusco today visiting the famous Cathedral in the main square of Cusco and the Spanish church built on Inca stone foundations.

We drive to the mountains above Cusco to visit the archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman, a mighty fortress built using massive stones some of which weigh over 100 tons.


On the return we stop at a vantage point above Cusco with superb views of the city and the surrounding mountains.
Tuesday, 07 July 2026
At leisure
A day to relax an enjoy the wonderful ambiance and culture of Cusco.

Maytaq Wasin
Situated in the heart of the Incan empire, only a few steps away from the main plaza, the Maytaq Wasin Hotel is contemporary in design, boasts high ceiling and plenty of natural light. There is a shaded terrace with views of the hills and chic common areas with modern decor. The hotel is only 150…
Novotel
The Novotel Cusco offers a charming colonial atmosphere with modern touches, just 3 blocks from the Historic Centre. Admire the Plaza de las Armas, Cathedral of Cusco and visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, just 12 minutes from the hotel.
The rooms are spacious, with private bathroom, mini bar, fridge, kettle, telephone, TV, free Wi-Fi and…
La Casona
Enjoy superb cuisine, elegant furnishings, attentive service and spacious rooms in the first luxury boutique hotel in Cusco, with a unique mix of culture and tradition. Carefully restored from its former life as a 16th century mansion, La Casona presents modern luxury without sacrificing authenticity. Eleven spacious suites surround a sumptuous courtyard. Contemporary amenities create the…
The Amazon Rainforest
4 NightsDay 32 - Fly to Puerto Maldonado
Day 33 - Macaw Clay Lick, Butterflies and Amazon trek
Day 34 - Island exploration, Bamboo Trail and Night Walk
Day 35 - Macaw Nest Project Visit
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Fly to Puerto Maldonado
Transfer to the airport and fly to Puerto Maldonado in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. On arrival, our guide will meet and transfer you to your chosen lodge on the banks of the Tambopata River for a 4-night stay including all meals and a choice of daily guided excursions. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Thursday, 09 July 2026
Macaw Clay Lick, Butterflies and Amazon trek
On most clear mornings of the year dozens of large macaws and hundreds of parrots and parakeets congregate in a raucous and colourful spectacle on a cliff where we can observe green-winged, scarlet and blue-and-gold Macaws and several species of smaller parrots and parakeets as they descend to ingest clay. Outings are at dawn when the clay lick is most active.

If you love butterflies you will enjoy this activity. The Tambopata region holds the record for more species of butterflies in the world. The local guides have identified their favourite habitats according to the species.

Finally today enjoy a hike through a regenerating old bamboo forest to the edge of a viewpoint with magnificent views of the Tambopata River as it winds its way into the lowlands.
Friday, 10 July 2026
Island exploration, Bamboo Trail and Night Walk
This morning travel upriver to a small pond with a platform in the middle. It is a great place to spot waterfowl such as the beautiful Agami heron, Capped heron, the rare curassow, Muscovy duck, Sunbittern and hoatzins along with woodpeckers, oropendolas, flycatchers and parakeets that call this pond their home.

You can choose in the afternoon to visit the bamboo forest with its unique habitat. This trail is particularly attractive for bird lovers since this is home to highly specialised species of birds, including some endemics.

In the evening, opt for a walk through the rainforest at night surrounded by an array of jungle sounds and with the aid of your guide’s powerful spotlight, you enter a world inhabited by the most unique, diverse and shy night creatures. If fortunate, you will be able to find poison dart frogs, night monkeys, tarantulas, amphibians and insects with the most unique adaptations to life under the cover of darkness.
Saturday, 11 July 2026
Macaw Nest Project Visit
Your final day in the Amazon rainforest offers the chance to
observe first-hand the work done by the researchers as they climb giant trees to monitor natural and artificial nest sites in order to collect the macaw chicks. Carefully placed on plastic buckets the chicks are lowered to the forest ground where researches will weigh and measure the chicks to monitor growth and also check for parasites. Once the monitoring is done, chicks are placed back in their nests.

Tambopata Ecolodge
Tambopata Ecolodge is situated on the banks of the Tambopata River in the Tambopata National Reserve, a protected area located in the southeastern region of Madre de Dios. The lodge has delightful cabins made from wood and thatched with woven leaves and screened to protect from insects. By day, enjoy the remarkable attractions of the…
Tambopata Research Centre
Here, deep in the 700,000 hectares of the reserve, several species of macaws and parrots congregate to lick the minerals off a 500m long cliffside on the Tambopata riverbank.
The forest surrounding the centre has three types of terraced floodplain, terra firma, bamboo forest and palm swamps. There are 25 kilometres of trails under the…
Reserva Amazonica
The wildlife in the area is remarkable, from giant and colourful macaws, to toucans, parrots, tapirs, tamarind monkeys, owls, Southern Amazon Red squirrels, as well as a large variety of monkeys. Reserva Amazonica also holds the world record for ant species in a single place (362 species).
The lodge offers spacious facilities and well-equipped private cabins,…
Lima
2 NightsDay 36 - Fly to Lima
Day 37 - Guided tour of Lima
Day 38 - Fly back to the UK
Day 39 - Arrive back in the UK
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Fly to Lima
Transfer to the airport and fly to Lima. On arrival, our guide will meet and transfer you to your chosen hotel for a 2-night stay including breakfast. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Monday, 13 July 2026
Guided tour of Lima
Enjoy a half day tour of the city to discover both colonial and modern districts of Lima. Following an earthquake in 1746, the city was elaborately rebuilt, and today wide streets, vast plazas and old houses with ornately carved balconies are a legacy of this period. Visit the Museo Arqueologico Rafael Larco Herrera, founded in 1926 by the Peruvian archaeologist Rafael Larco Hoyle. The Larco Museum showcases remarkable chronological galleries providing an excellent overview on 3,000 years of development of Peruvian pre-Columbian history as well as featuring the finest gold and silver collection from Ancient Peru.
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Fly back to the UK
Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the airport for your overnight flight back to the UK.
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Arrive in the UK
Arrive back in the UK in the morning.
Antigua Miraflores Hotel
The Antigua Miraflores Hotel is located in the district of Miraflores, just a few blocks from the central park, close to the ocean front and numerous fine restaurants and shops.
The hotel has the character of a turn of an early 1900's hotel now with all today's comforts making an elegant and comfortable place to…
Casa Andina Private Collection
The stylish Casa Andina Private Collection is located in the heart of Miraflores, close to many excellent restaurants. The 148 rooms are furnished in the modern European style, with modern amenities and private facilities. There is a lounge, swimming pool, bar, restaurant, and adjoining sandwich cafe for light snacks.
Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast…
Belmond Miraflores Park
The Belmond Miraflores Park is a deluxe oceanfront boutique hotel surrounded by a lush gardens, located in Miraflores, one of Limas most exclusive residential districts.
A modern exterior hides a touch of finesse throughout the hotel, whose 81 rooms and suites are luxuriously decorated with marble and granite bathrooms and king size beds. The observatory Restaurant on…
Price Guidelines
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| Travel Dates | April - June & September - November | December - March & July - August | ||||
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Deluxe | Tourist | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £12,324 | £14,596 | £16,342 | £13,186 | £15,730 | £17,466 |
Prices are a guideline per person, for travel within the next year and booking early and are subject to availability. Please see below what is included and request a detailed quotation with a guaranteed price for your specific departure date and for Special Events, Summer, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
What's Included
- 39 Days / 36 Nights
- International flights (2 overnight)
- Internal flights
- Accommodation and meals as shown on the itinerary
- Transfers to and from airports
- Transport throughout the itinerary
- Excursions listed, all with expert, English-speaking guides
- Prices are per person
- Prices for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter on request
Complete a form or call our specialist advisors to start planning your trip. Please provide as much information as possible, and we will aim to respond to your enquiry the same or next working day.
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