Peru Highlights: Andes & Culture

• Full-Day Uros Islands & Taquile with Speed Boat

Today you will be picked up at your hotel and embark on a full-day adventure to the Uros and Taquile Islands with a speedboat. You will explore the ancient culture of Taquile Island, known for its traditional textiles and UNESCO-recognized heritage. You will visit the Huayllano community for artistic and agricultural insights. Also, you will enjoy a local lunch before heading to the man-made Uros Islands in Lake Titicaca. You will meet the islanders and learn about their unique way of life. The journey concludes with a return to your hotel.

• Transfer Puno Hotel / Puno Train Station

At the scheduled time you will be transferred to the train station.

• Touristic Bus Ticket Puno / Cusco

We will pick you up from your hotel today to begin your journey toward Cusco, enjoying the wonderful landscapes of the Altiplano and the Southern Valley along the way.

Your first stop will be the charming town of Pucará, where you will visit its museum, which houses lithic pieces and archaeological material recovered from various complexes of the Pucará culture. You will also visit the site museum of the archaeological complex that bears the same name. You will then continue toward La Raya, the highest point of the route—located at 4,335 masl—where you will make a brief stop to appreciate the impressive views, including the Chimboya snow-capped peak and part of the Andes mountain range.

Later, you will enjoy a buffet lunch at a typical local restaurant. Afterwards, you will visit the impressive archaeological complex of Raqchi, also known as the Temple of Wiracocha, famous for its monumental structures that reach more than 14 meters in height.

The journey continues to Andahuaylillas, where you will visit the Church of San Pedro Apóstol, known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas”” for its extraordinary baroque decoration, murals, and works of art.

Finally, you will arrive in Cusco, where you will be dropped off at your hotel.

• Transfer Cusco Bus Station / Cusco Hotel

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco.

• Full-Day Sacred Valley Authentic

Today you will be picked up at your hote and start your day by visiting Chinchero, a charming Andean village. There, you will visit the PARWA Center to admire beautiful textiles, learn about their creation process, and shop for souvenirs. Then, you will visit the town´s church to appreciate its traditional decoration style. You will walk to the ruins bearing the village’s name to see agricultural terraces used in Inca times.

Then, you will continue to the Raqchi viewpoint for a stunning panoramic view of the Sacred Valley and insights into its significance. Afterwards, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Ollantaytambo, known for its Inca architectural complex and historical battle site against the Spanish conquistadors. You will walk around the town to explore the ruins, and admire Inca architecture. Before leaving, you will stop at the traditional market where you will have the opportunity to buy some local handicrafts. The tour will finish in Cusco or Sacred Valley.

• Full-day Cultural Tour Misminay

At the indicated time, we will pick you up from your hotel to begin the experience in the community of Misminay, located approximately one hour from Cusco, in the heart of the Sacred Valley. Here, we will experience an authentic cultural exchange and get a close look at traditional Andean life.

Upon arrival, we will be welcomed by the community members with music and typical dances. Then, we will participate in various daily activities according to your interests: traditional cooking, agricultural work, or construction techniques.

You will also have the option to learn about the community’s ancestral textile art or take a walk to a viewpoint with spectacular views. The day concludes with a delicious lunch prepared with fresh, local ingredients.

At the end of the day, we will take you back to your hotel.

• Full-Day Machu Picchu

At the indicated time, we will pick you up to visit one of the most important tourist destinations in the world: Machu Picchu. The excursion begins aboard a train to the town of Aguas Calientes, also known as the town of Machu Picchu. The natural beauty of the surroundings makes the train ride the best way to start your visit. Once you arrive, you will begin the ascent to the ruins.

This visit will undoubtedly be one of your most memorable experiences. After reaching the top, you will take a tour of Machu Picchu, learning about the history and mysteries of one of the Seven Wonders of the World. And with breathtaking landscapes all around, you’re sure to have more than one spectacular photo session. You will then return to the town of Aguas Calientes and finally board the train for the journey back to Cusco.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

• Half-Day Workshop Cusco art and coffee tasting, private service

Let’s discover part of the essence of Cusco through art! We will begin this experience by learning about local art and the syncretism around it, where Andean and Spanish cultures converge.

We will discover the meaning of the Torito de Pucara, a symbol of prosperity and protection. The activity also introduces us to Peru’s rich coee culture, renowned worldwide. We’ll receive a blank Torito and materials to decorate it in our own style. While enjoying a local coee-based cocktail, we’ll paint our figure. Expert artists will guide us through the Cusqueñian colonial gilding technique. We’ll use metal sheets to add a distinctive, artistic touch. The workshop blends creativity, culture, and tradition in one experience.

At the end, we’ll take home our handmade Torito as a special souvenir.

• Transfer Cusco Hotel / Cusco Airport

At the specified time, you will be transferred to the Cusco airport.

• Eco Amazonia Lodge Program 

Upon arrival in Puerto Maldonado, the Capital of Biodiversity in Peru, we will be welcomed at the airport to begin our adventure. Our program starts with a bus tour of the city’s main attractions, followed by a transfer to Puerto Capitanía, where we will board our boat and navigate the majestic Bajo Madre de Dios River — also known as the Serpent River — toward our lodge, located 30 kilometers from town.

Along the way, we will enjoy lush Amazonian landscapes, passing areas dedicated to farming and livestock. Weather permitting, we’ll admire vibrant flora such as giant-flowered heliconias, and may spot local wildlife including capybaras, caimans, river turtles, herons, cormorants, and birds of prey. Upon arrival at the lodge, we will be greeted with a refreshing nectar made from Amazonian tropical fruits. After settling into our comfortable bungalows, a delicious lunch will be served in a cozy rustic dining room.

In the afternoon, with our expert guide, we’ll follow a marked trail to Cocha Caimán, a small lagoon home to two fascinating species of caimans: black and white. These apex predators thrive in the lagoon’s rich aquatic ecosystem. Back at the lodge, a tasty dinner will await us, followed by free time to enjoy the bar — equipped with board games and a wide variety of drinks. The nocturnal sounds of the jungle will serenade us into the night.

• Admiring the Fauna of the Amazonia

The magic begins with the songs of birds from the Amazonian paradise, as we awaken to the call of the howler monkey. A hearty breakfast will provide the energy needed for a morning full of new experiences.

After breakfast, we will set off on a walk deep into the forest, following marked trails that lead through a variety of ecosystems—from riverine forests to hills and floodplains. Along the way, we’ll identify fruit-bearing, timber, and medicinal trees essential to life in the Amazon, such as aguaje, mahogany, Brazil nut, and shihuahuaco. With a bit of luck and in complete silence, we might spot species like the tapir, white-lipped peccary, giant river otter, capybara, howler monkey, as well as macaws and parrots.

Upon reaching Lake Apu Víctor, surrounded by swamps and towering trees, we’ll climb up to the Amazonian Lookout, a large observation platform offering a spectacular panoramic view of the lake and its wildlife. Back at the lodge, a well-deserved, nourishing lunch will be waiting for us.

In the afternoon, accompanied by our specialized guide, we’ll visit Monkey Island, located just a few minutes from the lodge on the Madre de Dios River. This natural sanctuary is home to various species of primates such as the spider monkey, capuchin, and pygmy marmoset. We’ll also be able to observe coatis, squirrels, and a wide variety of colorful birds. The excursion will end with an unforgettable sunset in the jungle, as the sky turns golden and orange.

Back at the lodge, a special dinner will be waiting to wrap up a day full of discoveries.

• Admiring the Fauna of the Amazonia

At dawn, the powerful call of the howler monkey will remind us that we are still in its territory. After an energetic breakfast, the exploration of one of the hidden gems of the Amazon begins.

We will venture into the Cocha Perdida area, a wetland and lagoon ecosystem surrounded by dense forests, considered a key refuge for biodiversity. The well-maintained trails, small streams, and rustic bridges accompany a walk that invites the discovery of the incredible local flora and fauna. With some luck, we may spot the elusive jaguar or ocelot, along with giant river otters, peccaries, capybaras, and monkeys. The sky will also surprise us with the presence of red, blue, and yellow macaws, while on the ground or among the leaves, reptiles and amphibians typical of the environment can be spotted. From an observation platform, we can enjoy the vast landscape of aguajales, which are essential for wildlife. The experience continues with a boat ride on the lagoon, where, with some luck, we might see the impressive giant river otter up close. On our return to the lodge, a rewarding lunch awaits.

In the afternoon, there will be free time to photograph the surroundings of the lodge, visit the botanical garden, and learn more about the medicinal and fruit plants of the jungle. As night falls, a special dinner will close the day. For those who wish, there will also be the opportunity to relax at the bar or enjoy a night of games.

• Farewell Eco Amazonia Lodge

After a restful night, we’ll wake to the call of the howler monkey one last time. Following a final breakfast at the lodge, we’ll begin our return journey to Puerto Maldonado, carrying with us unforgettable memories of this amazing adventure in the heart of the Amazon.