Peru
Inca Heritage, Andean Landscapes, Colonial Gems & and Amazon Cruise
Amatista Tour - 15 Night Itinerary
Experience Inca heritage, unique culture and history and the stunning Andean Landscapes. Enjoy the comfort of an Amazon river boat to explore the pristine rainforest.
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Travel Highlights
- A tour of ancient Peru and an Amazon River Cruise aboard the first class Amatista
- Discover historic Lima, its fascinating museums and excellent fusion cuisine
- Explore the floating Uros islands on Lake Titicaca, where local traditions are preserved
- Enjoy a scenic train journey across the scenic and beautiful Altiplano
- Explore the nearby Sacred Valley with mountain landscapes, markets and ancient ruins
- Stand in awe at the legendary archaeological site of Machu Picchu.
- Visit the Inca capital of Cusco with its famous ruins and colonial architecture
- From the comfort of our river boat, explore primary Amazon rainforest in the vast Pacaya-Samiria Reserve
- Enjoy 3-nights aboard the M/V Amatista including all meals and guided excursions
- Option to extend your Amazon cruise for a further 3-nights
Tour Route
- Lima - 3 Nights
- Lake Titicaca - 2 Nights
- Sacred Valley - 3 Nights
- Machu Picchu - 1 Night
- Cusco - 3 Nights
- Amatista Amazon Cruise - 3 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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Tour Itinerary
Lima
3 NightsDay 1 - Fly to Lima
Day 2 - Arrival in Lima
Day 3 - Tour of Lima
Day 4 - At leisure in Lima
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Fly to Lima
Depart the UK on an overnight flight to Lima via Madrid.
Friday, 05 June 2026
Arrival in Lima
Arrive in Lima in the morning. On arrival, you will be met by our guide and transferred to your chosen hotel for a 3-night stay. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Saturday, 06 June 2026
Tour of Lima
This morning enjoy a tour of Lima including the historic centre. Visit the Presidential Palace, Plaza San Martín and the Larco Herrera Museum, with a fabulous collection of ancient artefacts from all over Peru.
Sunday, 07 June 2026
At leisure in Lima
Today is free to explore Lima at your leisure.
Our suggestions of restaurants will help you discover the city's famous fusion cuisine.
Ursula Leonardo
Dazzler Miraflores
Dazzler Miraflores is located in the vibrant Miraflores district of Lima.
The 140 air-conditioned rooms are modern and bright, perfect for your stay in the city. Classic rooms have double or twin beds, private bathroom, TV, desk with ergonomic chair, minibar, coffee maker, and safe. There are larger triple rooms for those travelling as a group…
Atemporal
Located in the upmarket district of Miraflores, Atemporal is a classic ‘Casa en Lima’ that preserves the individuality of original Peruvian mansions of the 1940’s. With only six rooms and an intimate atmosphere, the house offers the experience of a grand hotel in a secluded and private setting.
Choose between cosy, charming or grand rooms,…
Lake Titicaca
2 NightsDay 5 - Fly to Puno, Lake Titicaca
Day 6 - Floating Uros islands and Taquile Island
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Fly to Puno, Lake Titicaca
Transfer to the airport and fly to Puno.
On arrival, our guide will transfer you to your chosen hotel or lodge for a 2-night stay.
Tuesday, 09 June 2026
Floating Uros Islands & Taquile Island
Today enjoy a fascinating full day boat trip exploring the unique floating Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca. You will meet the local villagers who still live in a traditional way - fishing in the lake and dressing in a style not changed for centuries.
We continue to the rocky island of Taquile with just 2000 inhabitants. Here, it is the men that do the knitting of the warm garments and textiles required for living in the highest lake in the world.
Marvin Abato
Casa Andina Private Collection
Located on the shores of Lake Titicaca, in the surroundings of Puno city, the Casa Andina Private Collection Puno sits at 3,800 meters above sea level. Each of the 46 rooms includes a cable TV, heating, telephone, safe deposit box and a large private bathroom with hairdryer. The hotel features an excellent restaurant with stunning…
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…
Sacred Valley
3 NightsDay 7 - Scenic rail journey to Cusco and onto the Sacred Valley
Day 8 - Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour
Day 9 - Exploring the Sacred Valley
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Scenic train journey to Cusco and onto the Sacred Valley
Morning transfer to the train station to board the Titicaca luxury train for your journey across the scenic altiplano to Cusco.
Enjoy a window seat, excellent including meals, the viewing platform and on board entertainment. The train stops at local markets where you can briefly get off and explore. It is a very special experience.
On arrival in Cusco, transfer to your chosen hotel in the Sacred Valley for a 3-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Sacred Valley of the Incas tour
Enjoy our extensive, special full day tour of the Sacred Valley. Begin by visiting the market at Chinchero, where locals come to barter and sell local produce and handicrafts.
Also visit a local weaving collective, to learn the traditions of weaving by hand on a back-strap loom.
Next you will proceed to Moray, thought to have been an open-air crop laboratory of the Incas, followed by the pre-Inca salt pans of Maras.
After lunch, visit the stunning fortress town and ruins of Ollantaytambo. This large archaeological complex is believed to have been a significant agricultural, administrative, social, religious and military centre.
The town itself is geometrically perfect; with straight streets, trapezoidal doors, and Inca drainage systems. Finally we travel to the colonial town of Pisac, built on the ruins of an Inca citadel and located at the entrance to the immensely fertile Urubamba "Sacred" Valley. Here you can see the bustling market, and watch the sunset over the mountains from the ruins.
Friday, 12 June 2026
Exploring the Sacred Valley
Today you are free to explore the Sacred Valley at your leisure, depending on your interests. Your chosen hotel has many activities, including hiking, horse riding, local markets and ancient Inca sites.
Fernando Chara
Casa Andina Premium
Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley is located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, just 10 km from Ollantaytambo train station. The hotel is surrounded by beautiful gardens and offers an Andean spa and a Gym, restaurant, bar, room service, telescope to view the night sky and business centre with internet access. 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…
Machu Picchu
1 NightDay 10 - Train Journey to Machu Picchu & Guided Tour
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Machu Picchu tour
Board Peru Rail's 'Vistadome' train at Ollantaytambo for the journey to Machu Picchu.
This is a spectacular journey through a dramatic and changing landscape with some fantastic views.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will be met by your guide and check-into your chosen hotel for a 1-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis. After lunch, you will have a private guided tour of the extensive archaeological site to learn about the history and culture of the Incas.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
Conveniently located next to the train station in Aguas Calientes, all cabanas have spacious rooms with en-suete bathrooms and are set amongst dense vegetation with gardens spread through the grounds, linked by winding paths. there is a restaurant & bar, a spa, walks and an orchid trail, that combined with the lush vegetation of the…
Sanctuary Lodge, Belmond Hotels
Set in its own gardens and the only hotel in such close proximity to the magical ruins, the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge offers twenty-nine well-appointed rooms and two suites. Also located just outside the gates to the Lost city of the Incas, this beautiful hotel is the only one to command views of the site.…
Cusco
3 NightsDay 11 - Machu Picchu and return to Cusco
Day 12 - Cusco, optional excursions
Day 13 - At leisure in Cusco
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- Accommodation
Machu Picchu and return to Cusco
The morning is free to explore. You may wish to climb Huayna Picchu, a steep climb but well worth it for the fantastic views of the valley and a different perspective of Machu Picchu.
Alternatively, there is a gentle climb, back along the Inca Trail, to Intipunku: the Gate of the Sun, and the first sight one has of the complex if walking the Inca Trail. In the afternoon, take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and the train back to Ollantaytambo Station and on to Cusco where you stay for 3-nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
Monday, 15 June 2026
Cusco, optional excursions
Today is at leisure on Cusco. Our local guide is on hand to take you on an optional tour of this impressive colonial city or a range of other activities.
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
At leisure in Cusco
Your last day in Cusco, soaking up the delightful ambiance of one of Latin America's most popular places to visit.
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…
Amatista Amazon Cruise
3 NightsDay 14 - Fly to Iquitos and embark Amatista
Day 15 - Pacaya Samiria National Reserve
Day 16 - Amazonic Natural Park & Shiriyacu stream
Day 17 - Fly back to the UK
Day 18 - Arrive in the UK
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Fly to Iquitos and embark Amatista
Transfer to Cusco airport and fly to Iquitos (via Lima). On arrival you will be met and taken on a guided city tour of Iquitos, a colourful, dynamic city with a captivating past and isolated in the rainforest. Transfer to the port of Nauta and embark on the M/V Amatista for your 3-night cruise including accommodation, all meals and guided excursions daily.
Set sail down the Marañón River and enjoy a night boat excursion in the Nauta Caño area, in search of animals that can only be seen when the sun goes down: alligators, bats, frogs, tarantulas and other species that inhabit the Amazon basin.
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve & Amazonic Natural Park
In the morning, enjoy a picnic breakfast on the Yanayacu River in Pucate, one of the best protected and preserved areas of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. This area is often visited by pink dolphins. After, we will take a ride in local canoes and experience paddling in one of the most beautiful aquatic ecosystems in the world. Also, you have the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing dip in the river.
After lunch on board the guides will run a talk about Amazonic philosophy. Later, meet the shaman of the San Regis community, a wise woman from the native community who will share with us her knowledge about the rituals of her ancestors, medicinal plants, and the Amazon worldview.
After this authentic experience of reflection and spiritual exploration, we will continue with the ceremony of planting a tree, as a contribution to caring for the environment.
Friday, 19 June 2026
Amazonic Natural Park & Shiriyacu stream
Early dawn in the Amazon has a special charm, it is the perfect moment to sight many animal and insect species. For this reason, on this morning, you also have a boat excursion scheduled before breakfast. The destination is Iquitos Brook, a privileged area for sighting numerous endemic species.
Back on board, buffet breakfast will be served. After breakfast, enjoy a walk through the jungle until we reach the area of the hanging bridges, a set of structures stretched out on top of the trees that will allow you to experience a canopy walk and admire the richness of the jungle from higher grounds. After lunch, we take a boat expedition to the Shiriyacu stream for piranha fishing and spotting pink dolphins.
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Fly back to the UK
It is possible to extend your cruise for a further 6-nights (please ask for details). Early in the morning, cruise to Gasparito Brook, a very popular area for bird and primate watching.
After breakfast, disembark and on your way to the airport visit Amazon Forever Bio Park, also known as Manatees Rescue Centre, where biologists and volunteers care for manatees, an endangered species. Continue to the airport for your flight to Lima to connect with your overnight flight back to the UK.
Sunday, 21 June 2026
Arrive in the UK
Arrive back in the UK in the morning.
Amatista
The comfortable and intimate Amatista is a 124-foot vessel navigating the Peruvian Amazon River, blending traditional riverboat aesthetics with modern comforts. With air-conditioned cabins and private bathrooms the ship caters up to a maximum of 29 passengers.
The ship’s spacious public areas, including a vibrant upper deck and expansive observation decks, providing…
Price Guidelines
| Season | Low Season | High Season |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | March to June & September to November | July - August & December - February |
| Room Arrangement | First | First |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £5,870 | £6,372 |
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
- 18 days/15 nights
- International flights (2 overnight)
- Internal flights
- Accommodation as shown on the itinerary
- Breakfast everyday and meals as described on the itinerary
- 3-night Amatista Amazon cruise including all meals and excursions
- Transfers to and from airports
- Transport throughout the itinerary
- Excursions listed, all with expert, English-speaking guides
- Exclusive list of restaurant suggestions
- Prices are per person
- Prices for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter on request
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