21 Day Absolute Peru: Amazon Jungle & Machu Picchu by Train

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21 Days

Trip Starts

Lima

Trip Finishes

Lima

21 Day Absolute Peru: Amazon Jungle & Machu Picchu by Train Itinerary (G Adventures)

Countries Explored: Peru

Trip Operator

G Adventures

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Trip Style

Classic

Departures

Aug 2025 to Dec 2026

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Affordable

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Challenging

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Fully Guided

Trip Code

SPHP

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 21 Day Absolute Peru: Amazon Jungle & Machu Picchu by Train. With a perfect balance of guided adventures and free time, this trip lets you soak up Peru’s diversity at your own pace. Glide through the Amazon’s lush canopy from the comfort of our exclusive G Lodge, then shift gears to marvel at Peru’s dramatic landscapes and rich history. Trace the paths of the Incas with a scenic train ride to Machu Picchu, explore vibrant markets, and take an optional flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines.

Itinerary

Arrive at any time. Stay: Hotel Santa Cruz

Take the morning to explore more of Lima before journeying down the coast to Paracas. Walk the town’s lively peatonal (pedestrian avenue) and find a café to sample some Peruvian food, such as ceviche or papa a la huancaina (potatoes with a chili cheese sauce). Try your first Pisco sour while staying in Pisco's neighbour of Paracas. Stay: Hotel Refugio del Pirata (B)

There is time in the morning for an optional excursion to the popular Ballestas Islands, an excellent chance to view a lively sea lion colony, pelicans, penguins, and other varieties of birdlife. Pre-book by adding the Ballestas Islands Wildlife Tour on the checkout page or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance. Back on land, catch a bus south to Nazca. On the way, pass by the pleasant colonial town of Ica. Ica enjoys a dry, sunny climate year-round and is known for its huge sand dunes. Located around the nearby oasis of Huacachina, the dunes are perfect subjects for photography and for a favourite local past time: sandboarding. Apart from the dunes, Ica is famous for its wines and there are several wineries and distilleries in the area. Stay: Casa Andina Standard Nazca (B)

Travel south to one of the world's greatest archaeological mysteries, the Nazca Lines. The lines consist of patterns and pictures etched in the ground, crisscrossing a wide area of flat desert. From the ground, we can make out very little, and the best view is from a light aircraft, which can easily be arranged. Opt to pre-book your Flight over Nazca Lines on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance. Remains of the Nazca culture are still visible during our included tour of the ancient Pre-Inca desert cemetery site of Chauchilla, with 2000-year-old mummies, bones, and pottery on the desert floor. The tour also includes a visit to an artisan’s workshop, where modern masters create Nazca style pottery. Later, board a night bus to Arequipa. (B)

Explore Arequipa, the 'white city'. Interested in history and architecture? Opt to visit to the Santa Catalina Monastery, offering a brief respite from the outside world and a unique view into a bygone way of life. Pre-book by adding the Arequipa City Tour & Santa Catalina Monastery on the checkout page or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance. For those spicy food lovers, checking out one of the “Picanterías” is a must. Arequipa holds a variety of regional food— alpaca, shrimp, pork, lots of soups, and spicy sauces waiting for you to dig in. Stay: Hostal El Solar

Travel a rough, rutted road through the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve. Along the way there are chances to see vicunas, alpacas and llamas. Stop at Mirador de Patapampa lookout, the highest point on the tour at 4,910m with views of nearby volcanoes. Stay: Vita Colca Hotel (B)

Climb over the mountains today, descending at Puno, which is on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Titicaca is also the largest lake in the world above 2000m, and the views from its Islands are stunning. Stay: Puka Kantuta Hostal (B)

Head out by boat across Lake Titicaca. Visit the community on the Taquile Islands and opt to have lunch in a local restaurant with spectacular views. After, cruise to another village for an overnight homestay on the shores of the lake. This experience provides an opportunity to learn more about rural life in the Peruvian highlands and to participate in local traditions. (B/D)

Leave the homestay families late morning and visit the Uros Islands on the way back to Puno. A popular optional activity in Puno is to visit to the spectacular chullpas (funerary towers) of Sillustani, a pre-Inca archaeological site only a short drive away. Opt to get out on the water today and pre-book the Lake Titicaca Kayaking on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance. Stay: Puka Kantuta Hostal (B/L)

The trip from Puno to Cusco takes the better part of the day, with stark, beautiful scenery en route as you travel through the high Altiplano region. Check out a bit of Cusco, find a spot for dinner, or get prepared to head into the Sacred Valley. Stay: Cusco Plaza Saphi (B)

Pre-book the Rainbow Mountain excursion or the Cooking Class on the checkout page to include these optional activity on your tour, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance. Stay: Cusco Plaza Saphi (B)

Fill up on breakfast at your hotel in Cusco before walking to the Cusco Cathedral where your guide will meet the group for your walking tour of Cusco's colonial side. See the colonial and Inca architecture visible throughout the city and visit the Sapantiana staircase waterfall aqueduct before having lunch near the main plaza. Afterwards, walk back to the hotel and enjoy free time for the rest of the evening. (B/L)

Travel through the stunning Sacred Valley of the Incas, visiting a G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op. Meet the women and learn about traditional weaving and dyeing. Opt to pick up some handmade souvenirs and textiles directly from the women who made them. Have lunch at the G Adventures-supported Parwa Community Restaurant. Learn about the G Adventures for Good project and eat a delicious buffet-style lunch. Proceeds of this meal go directly back to the remote community. (B/L)

Enjoy the Sacred Valley with your G representative today. Explore the sites of the Maras Salt Mines and the ancient Incan agricultural terraces of Moray. Continue on a scenic drive through small villages and stunning views of the Andean countryside. Then visit the Chincheros ruins. Known to the Incas as the birthplace of the rainbow, this site offers stunning views of the Andean countryside. Return to Ollantaytambo for the evening. (B/L)

After breakfast visit the Ollantaytambo ruins where you'll walk up the 200 stone steps to reach the top. Then, catch the scenic train to Aguas Calientes. After enjoying a quick orientation walk around the town of Aguas Calientes the group will have free time for optional activities. Opt to visit the Machu Picchu Museum, the Mandor Waterfalls, and the butterfly garden. Or consider taking a dip in some thermal baths to relax those muscles. (B)

Rise early to catch the first bus up to Machu Picchu with your guide. Enjoy a guided visit to the ruins, then head back down by bus to Aguas Calientes to meet up with the rest of the group. Take the scenic train back to Ollantaytambo to meet the van for the ride back to Cusco. Stay: Cusco Plaza Saphi (B)

Enjoy a free day to explore Cusco or relax. Opt to go mountain biking or get a massage. Stay: Cusco Plaza Saphi (B)

Fly to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the lowlands of the Amazon Jungle. After a brief stop in town to store large luggage, drive to the pier and travel by covered motorized boat to the jungle lodge. En route, see birds typical of the river or forest edge. The Tambopata Rainforest Area holds the world record for the most bird sightings in one area. Local community members make up the majority of the lodge staff, including multilingual naturalist guides. Here you have the opportunity to learn from them not only about the area’s rich flora and fauna, but also about their extensive practical uses for medicinal plants and other forest plant resources, through traditional techniques for building, fishing, and hunting. Stay: Tambopata Lodge (B/L/D)

Head out early to catch the jungle at its wildest (and coolest). Walk slowly through the forest searching for wildlife before heading out on an oxbow lake by canoe. Search for anaconda, the elusive giant river otter or black caiman. Even if you don't spot these shy creatures, there are plenty of other birds, interesting plants and other animals to discover. Stay: Tambopata Lodge (B/L/D)

Have a final delicious Amazonian breakfast before heading back towards the airport by motorized boat and van. Fly to Lima and opt for a final night out for dinner or Pisco Sours. Stay: Hotel Santa Cruz (B)

Depart at any time. (B)

Trip Inclusions

Explore the ancient salt pans of Maras and the terraced ruins of Moray.
Experience the magic of Machu Picchu alongside a local expert.
Spot wildlife from the intimate G Lodge Amazon deep in the jungle.
Watch condors soar over the dramatic landscapes of Colca Canyon.
Immerse yourself in local traditions with a homestay on Lake Titicaca.
Marvel at the mysterious Nazca Lines from above.

Your G for Good Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lake Titicaca
Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo
Your G for Good Moment: Parwa Community Restaurant the Sacred Valley, Lamay
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Cusco
Nazca desert cemetery and potter's studio guided tour
Arequipa stay
Colca Canyon guided tour
Floating islands of Uros visit
Lake Titicaca guided tour and homestay
Sacred Valley guided tour
Pottery making demonstration
Visit Maras salt pans and ruins of Moray
Machu Picchu guided tour
Amazon Jungle stay at the exclusive G Lodge Amazon (3 days)
Guided excursions with naturalists
Rubber boot use
Internal flights
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Hotels/guesthouses (16 Nights), G Lodge Amazon (2 Nights), overnight bus (1 Night), homestay (1 Night)
Please note that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Peru (even in upgraded hotels and private homes). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control.

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, expert jungle guide in Amazon

19 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners

Public bus, private van, plane, train, boat, canoe

Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

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Absolute Peru: Amazon Jungle & Machu Picchu by Train

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Day 1: Lima

Day 2: Lima - Paracas

Day 3: Paracas - Nazca

Day 4: Nazca - Arequipa

Day 5: Arequipa

Day 6: Arequipa - Colca Canyon

Day 7: Colca Canyon - Puno

Day 8: Puno - Lake Titicaca

Day 9: Lake Titicaca - Puno

Day 10: Puno - Cusco

Day 11: Cusco

Day 12: Cusco

Day 13: Cusco - Ollantaytambo

Day 14: Ollantaytambo

Day 15: Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

Day 16: Machu Picchu - Cusco

Day 17: Cusco

Day 18: Cusco - Tambopata

Day 19: Tambopata

Day 20: Tambopata - Lima

Day 21: Lima

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