International Vacation Package
Peru 2026
Cusco, Lima, and the Peruvian Amazon
8 – 15 November (Amazon add-on: 6 – 8 November)
Cusco & Lima
$3,500
per person · 8 days / 7 nights
With Amazon Add-on
$4,900
total per person · 11 days / 10 nights
This tour involves some walking at high elevations. While it is designed to allow for acclimatization, it is recommended to take precautions to avoid altitude sickness.
This trip explores the three main regions of Peru — the Andes, the coast, and the Amazon — where we discover the diverse ecosystems as well as the rich history and customs of its people. With its proud culinary traditions, deep cultural ties to its pre-Columbian roots, and extraordinary biodiversity, Peru is a feast for the senses.
Our program is designed to immerse you in this diverse South American country. Feel the presence of the ancient Incas while visiting Machu Picchu and the unique city of Cusco. Try the myriad dishes and discover why Peru is considered one of the world's top culinary destinations. Visit the Amazon and experience the biodiversity of the world's largest and most famous rainforest. Practice yoga and mindfulness to harmonize your inner self with your daily life.
Tour Highlights
- Visiting Machu Picchu and learning about the Incan Empire
- Hiking Rainbow Mountain on foot or by horseback
- Exploring the ancient city of Cusco
- Seeing penguins and sea lions in Islas Ballestas
- Cruising the sand dunes of Huacachina
- A culinary expedition to taste the flavors of Lima
- Watching and participating in traditional Peruvian dances from around the country
- Exploring Lima's hip neighborhoods of Barranco and Miraflores
- Embarking on an Amazon Rainforest Expedition
What's Included
- ✓Accommodation at 3 and 4 star hotels
- ✓Private/Shared bedrooms
- ✓Three meals a day
- ✓Group transfers from airport to hotels
- ✓Transfers within local neighborhoods
- ✓Internal flights with 1 personal item
- ✓Park entrances
- ✓Professional guided tours
- ✓Tips (for groups 8 or larger)
- ✓Therapeutic yoga and wellness activities
Not Included
- ×International flights
- ×Soda and alcoholic beverages
- ×Travel insurance
What to Bring
Cusco & Lima
- Camera gear
- Warm clothing: sweaters, gloves, layers
- Gloves or mittens
- Winter hat
- Ankle-high hiking boots and sneakers
- Sunblock lotion (very important — the sun burns much faster near the equator AND at high altitudes)
- Sunglasses
- Broad-brimmed hat
- Rain suit or poncho
- Insect repellent
- Small-denomination bills
- Small daypack
- Slippers or sandals for walking around the hotel
Amazon
- Binoculars
- Camera gear — bring your long lens!
- Thin, quick-dry clothing, light color, long pants & shirts
- Ankle-high hiking boots and sneakers
- Flashlight (headlamp) with batteries
- Sunblock lotion
- Sunglasses
- Broad-brimmed hat
- Rain suit or poncho
- Insect repellent
- Small-denomination bills
- Small daypack
- Slippers or sandals for walking around the lodge
Important Details
- !Children of all ages are welcome on the tour
- !There are no refunds for cancellations made by the client. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Itinerary
Day 1 — Sunday, Nov. 8
Arrive in Cusco
- Arrive at Pachānanda Retreat Center
- Opening Coca Ceremony
- Acclimatize
- Dinner at Pachānanda
Day 2 — Monday, Nov. 9
City Tour + Sacred Temples Tour
- Morning yoga
- Breakfast at Pachānanda
- City & Sacred Temple Tour: 4 Ruins & Sacred Valley Ruins, visit Ollantaytambo (lunch to go, provided by Pachānanda)
- Explore Cusco on foot
- Dinner at Nuna Restaurant: Potato Experience
Day 3 — Tuesday, Nov. 10
Machu Picchu (Full Day Tour)
- 3:30 AM pick up
- Breakfast to go, take train to Aguas Calientes, bus to ruins
- Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch
- Return by train to Pachānanda in the evening, dinner
Day 4 — Wednesday, Nov. 11
Rainbow Mountain (Full Day Tour)
- 4:30 AM pick up
- Breakfast to go, take bus to starting point for hike
- Rainbow Mountain (3.5 hr, 3 km, difficult), option to go via horseback
- Return by bus to Pachānanda in the evening, dinner
Day 5 — Thursday, Nov. 12
Flight to Lima
- Morning yoga
- Breakfast at Pachānanda
- Flight to and arrival in Lima
- Airbnb check-in
- Lunch in Barranco
- Explore Larcomar in Miraflores
- Dinner at Ayahuasca
Day 6 — Friday, Nov. 13
Paracas & Huacachina (Full Day Tour)
- Boat tour in Paracas and then tour of Huacachina (includes dunes & Pisco)
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided by tour operator
Day 7 — Saturday, Nov. 14
The Taste of Lima Culinary Tour
- Yoga in the morning
- Family helps prepare breakfast
- Ceviche & Pisco Sour demonstration
- Explore Barranco
- Dance show at Candelaria, dinner provided (drinks extra)
- Final evening together before leaving the next day
Day 8 — Sunday, Nov. 15
Adios Peru — Departure
- Morning yoga
- Breakfast together and closing circle
- Group shuttle to airport
Itinerary — Amazon Add-on
Day 1 — Friday, Nov. 6
Arrival Tambopata National Reserve
- Fly into Puerto Maldonado
- Travel by boat down the Tambopata River to the remote Tambopata Research Center
- Search for wildlife on boat and after arriving at the lodge
Day 2 — Saturday, Nov. 7
Exploring Peruvian Amazon
- Wildlife exploration, searching for capybaras, macaws, and even potentially a jaguar!
- Lodge with breakfast, lunch, dinner at one of the most remote sites in South America
Day 3 — Sunday, Nov. 8
Return & Fly to Cusco
- Return to Puerto Maldonado and fly to Cusco to begin the Cusco & Lima portion of the trip
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Group spots are limited. Reach out to reserve yours or to ask questions about the itinerary, accommodations, or the Amazon add-on.
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