Biodiverse Peru – 12 Days

Biodiverse Peru – 12 Days | Aludi Travel

Destination

Departure Location

Return Location

Tour Start Date & Time

January–December 2027

What’s Included

• Domestic flights Lima–Iquitos, Iquitos–Cusco and Cusco–Lima with checked and carry-on baggage
• Eleven nights of accommodation, including Treehouse Lodge and superior 4-star hotels
• Daily breakfast, full board at the Amazon lodge, three lunches and a cliffside dinner
• Private airport transfers and expedition riverboats
• Guided via ferrata, zipline, canopy walk and caiman outing
• Round-trip Expedition train, Machu Picchu shuttle and admission
• Guided excursions and applicable admissions

Not included

• International flights
• Meals and drinks not listed
• Travel and medical insurance
• Gratuities and personal expenses
• Optional Vistadome Observatory upgrade (USD 79 per person)
• Applicable visa fees and permits

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Lima & Private Hotel Transfer

Welcome greeting at Jorge Chávez International Airport by our operations team. Private transfer to your hotel in Miraflores to unwind and prepare for your adventure across Peru.

Day 2

Lima City Tour & Historic San Francisco Convent

Explore Lima from modern Miraflores and ancient Huaca Pucllana to historic Plaza San Martín and Plaza de Armas. Descend into the catacombs of the San Francisco Convent and finish overlooking the Pacific at Parque del Amor.

Day 3

Flight Lima to Iquitos & Treehouse Lodge Amazon Arrival (Night Caiman Spotting)

Morning flight from Lima to Iquitos. Transfer to Nauta and river navigation into the Yarapa and Cumaceba rivers to Treehouse Lodge, sleeping elevated in the rainforest canopy. At nightfall, venture out by motor canoe with specialized guides for nighttime caiman spotting under the starry Amazonian sky.

Day 4

Deep Amazon: River Exploration & Sunset Dolphin Watching

Navigate the Yarapa and Ucayali rivers where they meet the mighty Amazon River. Spot playful pink and gray river dolphins surfacing beside the boat as the sun sets over the flooded jungle canopy, surrounded by tropical birdlife and monkeys.

Day 5

Elevated Treetop Canopy Walkway Adventure

Experience the Amazon from above, traversing suspension bridges and platforms high above the jungle floor. Observe toucans, sloths, and primates at eye level while learning about this fragile tropical ecosystem.

Day 6

River Return to Iquitos, Flight to Cusco & Transfer to Sacred Valley

Boat transfer back to Nauta and road transport to Iquitos Airport. Flight to Cusco (after 3:00 PM). Arrive in the Andes and transfer directly down into the milder altitude of the Sacred Valley for smooth acclimatization.

Day 7

Adventure Ascent: 400m Via Ferrata to Skylodge Adventure Suites

Climb 400 meters up the granite cliffs of the Sacred Valley via an exhilarating via ferrata system. Reach the hanging capsule suites overlooking the valley. Savor a gourmet dinner with 300-degree panoramic views of the illuminated Andean peaks.

Day 8

Sacred Valley 6-Line Zipline Flight & Valley Relaxation

Descend the mountain gliding across 6 thrilling zipline cables ranging from 150 to 700 meters long with panoramic views of the Urubamba River. Transfer to Sonesta Yucay for an afternoon of leisure among its colonial gardens.

Day 9

Full Day Sacred Valley (Pisac & Ollantaytambo) & Expedition Train to Aguas Calientes

Discover the agricultural terraces and artisan market of Pisac. Enjoy a regional buffet lunch in Urubamba, followed by an exploration of Ollantaytambo fortress. In the late afternoon, board the Expedition train along the river canyon to Aguas Calientes.

Day 10

Private Guided Tour of Machu Picchu Citadel & Return to Cusco

Ascend by shuttle bus to the Wonder of the World: Machu Picchu. Enjoy an in-depth private guided tour through ceremonial sectors, temples, and terraces. Lunch in Aguas Calientes, followed by the return Expedition train and bimodal transfer to Cusco.

Day 11

Cusco Imperial City Tour & 4 Archaeological Sites

Morning tour through Cusco’s historic plazas, temples, and streets. Continue to the four ceremonial ruins overlooking the city: the megalithic fortress of Sacsayhuamán, the ritual labyrinth of Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and the water fountains of Tambomachay.

Day 12

Farewell Cusco & Domestic Flight to Lima

Final Andean breakfast. Private transfer from Sonesta Cusco to Alejandro Velasco Astete Airport for your scheduled domestic flight to Lima to connect with your international flight home.