Day 1 Lima
Meet/Dinner/Magic Waters fountain show
Welcome to Lima, the “City of Kings”. We kickoff our Peruvian adventure this afternoon when we gather in our hotel for our usual get-acquainted meeting. We’ll have our first Peruvian dinner together before visiting the spectacular Magic Water circuit in historic Reserve Park. We’ll see the impressive fountains, including the Tunnel of Surprises, the Labyrinth of Dreams, the Fountain of Life, the Fountain of Illusion, the Magical Fountain, and the Fountain of Fantasy.
Hotel Antigua Miraflores (1 night) http://www.antiguamiraflores.com/

Day 2 Amazon
Canopy Tower
After breakfast in Lima, we board our flight to Puerto Maldonado (flight included in tour cost), gateway to the Peruvian Amazon. We’ll continue by bus and motorized canoe to our rain forest lodge. An afternoon walk brings us to a 42m observation tower for far-reaching views, bird spotting, and a spectacular sunset. Upon our return, we settle in for dinner to discuss the day’s events and wildlife encounters.
Posada Amazonas Lodge (3 nights) https://www.perunature.com/amazon_lodge/posada-amazonas/

Day 6 Sacred Valley
Ollantaytambo; Village lunch
After breakfast we will visit the ancient Incan site of Ollantaytambo. Then we’ll visit a nearby indigenous community for our cultural connection experience. We’ll learn about the local lifestyle, traditional farming techniques, textile making, and share a home-made lunch with our hosts.

Day 7 Aquas Calientes
Machu Picchu
This morning we'll take a train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town), taking in gorgeous Andean scenery along the way. In the afternoon we’ll have our guided visit to Machu Picchu, the impressive Lost City of the Incas. Our guide will share with us the most important sights and theories surrounding one of the 7 Wonders of the World. We’ll finish the day with time for photography before returning to our hotel.
El Mapi by Inkaterra Hotel (2 nights) https://www.inkaterra.com/byinkaterra/el-mapi-hotel/the-experience/

Day 10 Cuzco
Sacsayhuamán; Q’enqo
This morning we will start by visiting the huge Inca ceremonial center of Sacsayhuamán. This archeological site shaped like a puma head is awe inspiring. Later, we’ll visit another important Inca site known as Q’enqo, a place of subterranean passages and carved stone channels. Its inner sanctuary contains a carved stone table where it is said the Incas mummified their dead. Tonight we’ll gather for our final Peruvian meal together, sharing tales of our adventure.

Day 11 Tour Over
Tour over after breakfast. Imprint will assist with airport transfer arrangements.

[Itinerary details & hotels subject to change]

Day 3 Amazon
Oxbow Lake; Jungle Walk
Wake at dawn to the sounds of birds and the spectacular howler monkey. After breakfast, travel by boat to Oxbow Lake for an aquatic wildlife safari. Past tours have seen many birds, including colorful macaws and parrots, giant river otters, caiman, and fished for piranha. In the afternoon, we’ll venture out on a jungle walk, keeping an eye out for wildlife while learning from a local guide about the many resources the Amazon provides.

Day 4 Amazon
Clay Lick; Nocturnal Walk
This morning’s activity is a short hike to visit the clay lick. From a nearby camouflaged observation spot, we hope to see dozens of parrots and macaws descend to ingest the clay on the river bank. In the afternoon, we’ll walk through the jungle to see another amazing sunset and learn about how wildlife operates at night on the way back to the lodge.

Day 5 Sacred Valley
Today is primarily a travel day. After breakfast our motorized canoes speed us back to Puerto Maldonado. An afternoon flight delivers us to Cuzco (flight included in tour cost) in the heart of the Andes Mountains. From there we will take a scenic bus ride to the Sacred Valley, treasured for its climate, fertile land, and the Urubamba (Sacred) River, where we will settle in for our Andean experiences. Our Sacred Valley accommodation is above 9,000 feet, so we will have a relaxed, free evening to acclimatize.
Intipunku Sacred Valley Hotel (2 nights) https://www.intipunku.pe/en/valle-sagrado

Day 8 Aquas Calientes
Machu Picchu
Today you have the option of a morning visit to Machu Picchu again to explore on your own. Photograph the site in morning light, pet a llama, or climb one of the two accessible peaks (Huayna Picchu or Montaña Machu Picchu; advance permits required) for spectacular views. If you choose to forgo the more strenuous hikes, you may be able to visit the Sun Gate or The Inca Bridge. Your afternoon and evening are free.

Day 9 Cuzco
Beer tasting
After two days admiring the amazing Machu Picchu, it’s time to move on to Cuzco, a fascinating combination of Incan and Spanish cultures. This colonial gem, surrounded by the high Andes, is always a tour highlight and a grand place to wrap up our tour. Our guide will give us an orientation to the city before we participate in a craft beer pairing, sampling 6 craft beers with a selection of local snacks.
Sonesta Cuzco Hotel (2 nights) https://en.sonestacusco.com