Inca Trail & The Amazon Rainforest: Peru Trekking Holiday

Discover southern Peru's Inca ruins, highland scenery and lush rainforest

Peru has been home to many civilisations, most notably the Incas, whose ancient cities and fortresses are still being discovered across this fascinating region.

Our three-part itinerary includes the Inca Trail trekking, which takes in beautiful mountain and jungle scenery as we follow a historic route to Machu Picchu, the best-preserved and most stunningly situated Inca ruin.

We also explore the harsh landscapes of the high altiplano and the islands of Lake Titicaca and, in complete contrast, the dense jungles of the Amazon Rainforest.

Moonstone Trek Option

We now offer the Moonstone Trek as a fantastic, more challenging and isolated trekking alternative to the Inca Trail route on this trip - and no permits are required! For more information please visit Moonstone Trek Option page.

Read Sarah Gillespie's blog - Sarah travelled on this trip in November 2011

What makes this trip responsible?

On this trip, we operate a zero-impact policy on the Inca Trail, removing all waste from campsites and separating it so that it can easily be recycled or composted. Using a toilet tent at our lunch stops and in camp removes the need to dig holes at campsites, and alleviates the waste problems caused by the fixed toilet blocks. Our camp staff are paid a fair wage and receive all accommodation, transport and food during the trek. They are also trained and encouraged to put environmental protection practices into use in their own communities.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: Peru

Day 1

Depart London.

Day 2

Arrive Lima; free afternoon.

Day 3

Fly to Puerto Maldonado; river expedition deep into jungle to Tambopata Reserve; guided jungle walks from lodge.

Day
4 - 5

Jungle exploration.

Day 6

Fly to Cuzco; free time to relax and explore city.

Day 7

Optional visit to Sacred Valley of the Incas; free time for sightseeing or rafting.

Day
8 - 11

Inca Trail trek from Km82 to Machu Picchu.

Day 12

Visit Machu Picchu; guided tour of site; return to Cuzco by train.

Day 13

Bus across altiplano to Puno, on shores of Lake Titicaca - a spectacular drive with scheduled stops to visit some of the most interesting sites.

Day 14

Excursions on and around Lake Titicaca; sail to Amantani Island where we spend the night in a native homestay.

Day 15

Morning travel to mainland, afternoon return to Lima.

Day 16

Optional tour of Lima; evening depart.

Day 17

Arrive London.

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Exodus images from INCA TRAIL & THE AMAZON RAINFOREST

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Wildlife spotting, Amazon Basin, Tambopata Reserve, Peru

Dawn view across the Tambopata River from our lodge

Tambopata - clients out on canue trip at Oxbow lake

Group at Winay Wayna on the Inca Trail