Machu Picchu and Amazon Tour

Our Machu Picchu and Amazon Tour combines Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and the Amazon rainforest near Puerto Maldonado in one 9-day journey. Travel from the Andes to the jungle with hotels, guided tours, Machu Picchu train travel and an Amazon lodge stay organized within one itinerary.

From US$1,770 per person
9 Days / 8 Nights
Starts in Lima

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Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Route: Lima → Cusco → Sacred Valley → Machu Picchu → Rainbow Mountain → Puerto Maldonado
Machu Picchu: Train, bus, entrance and guided visit included
Amazon: Jungle lodge stay with guided rainforest activities
Rainbow Mountain: Full day guided excursion
Accommodation: Hotels and Amazon jungle lodge
Guides: Professional English speaking guides
Meals: Daily breakfast, Sacred Valley buffet lunch, Rainbow Mountain lunch and meals at the Amazon lodge
Transportation: Tourist transportation and transfers according to the itinerary
Domestic flights: Not included

What Is the Machu Picchu and Amazon Tour?

The Machu Picchu and Amazon Tour is a 9-day Peru itinerary combining the country’s Andean region with the Amazon rainforest, the journey begins in Lima before continuing to Cusco and the Sacred Valley. You then travel by train to Machu Picchu, hike to Rainbow Mountain and finally fly to Puerto Maldonado for an Amazon jungle lodge experience. Instead of booking the Andes and Amazon as separate trips, this itinerary connects them in one organized journey:

Lima → Cusco → Sacred Valley → Machu Picchu → Rainbow Mountain → Puerto Maldonado

It is designed for travelers who want to experience archaeological sites, Andean landscapes and the Amazon rainforest during the same trip to Peru.

Why Combine Machu Picchu and the Amazon Rainforest?

Machu Picchu and the Amazon offer two very different sides of Peru so in the Andes, the itinerary focuses on Inca history and mountain landscapes through Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain, later, the environment changes completely when you travel to Puerto Maldonado, the gateway used in this itinerary for the Amazon rainforest, here, accommodation changes from traditional hotels to a jungle lodge, and the experience focuses on rainforest trails, wildlife observation and guided activities in the Amazon ecosystem. This combination allows you to experience both the Peruvian Andes and Amazon rainforest without arranging separate itineraries.

Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain & Amazon – 9-Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Lima

Arrive in Lima and transfer to your hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the day is available to rest after your flight or explore independently.

Overnight: Lima

Day 2 – Lima City Tour

Explore Peru’s capital on a guided tour that introduces you to Lima’s historic center and modern districts, after the tour, return to your hotel, this provides an introduction to Peru before the journey continues into the Andes.

Experience: Guided Lima city tour
Overnight: Lima

Day 3 – Flight to Cusco & City Tour

Take your domestic flight from Lima to Cusco then upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Later, join a guided tour introducing you to Cusco and its historical surroundings. Cusco becomes the base for the next stages of the journey through the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain.

Experience: Cusco city tour
Overnight: Cusco

Day 4 – Sacred Valley Tour: Pisac & Ollantaytambo

Travel from Cusco into the Sacred Valley of the Incas, visit Pisac before continuing through the valley toward Ollantaytambo, one of the most important Inca settlements along the route to Machu Picchu, a buffet lunch is included during the Sacred Valley tour and staying in the Sacred Valley also positions you closer to the rail connection used for the following day’s journey to Machu Picchu.

Visits: Pisac – Sacred Valley – Ollantaytambo
Meal included: Buffet lunch
Overnight: Sacred Valley

Day 5 – Machu Picchu by Train

Travel by train toward Aguas Calientes, also known as Machu Picchu Pueblo, from town, continue by bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu, then explore the archaeological site with a professional guide, learning about its Inca history, architecture and surrounding landscape, after your visit, return to Aguas Calientes before beginning the train and ground transportation journey back toward Cusco.

Included: Train, Machu Picchu bus, entrance and guided visit
Overnight: Cusco

Day 6 – Rainbow Mountain Tour

Leave Cusco early for a full day excursion to Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca. After traveling through the high Andes, reach the starting point of the hike and continue on foot toward the main viewpoint, rainbow Mountain is the most physically demanding part of this 9-day itinerary because the hike takes place at high altitude so your guide accompanies the excursion and provides information about the mountain landscape and surrounding area. After the visit, return to Cusco.

Experience: Rainbow Mountain / Vinicunca
Meal included: Lunch
Overnight: Cusco

Day 7 – Cusco to Puerto Maldonado & Amazon Jungle Lodge

Transfer to the airport for your flight from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado, after arrival, continue toward your Amazon lodge, including boat transportation as required by the lodge itinerary, the environment changes significantly as you leave the Andes and enter the Amazon rainforest, after settling into the lodge, begin the guided activities scheduled for your first day in the jungle.

Experience: Arrival in the Amazon rainforest and first guided activities
Overnight: Amazon jungle lodge

Day 8 – Amazon Rainforest Experience

Spend the day exploring the Amazon rainforest with local guides the activities can include walks along jungle trails, wildlife observation and interpretation of the rainforest ecosystem according to the lodge program, unlike the archaeological focus of Cusco and Machu Picchu, this part of the journey centers on the natural environment and biodiversity of the Peruvian Amazon. Meals are provided at the jungle lodge.

Experience: Guided Amazon rainforest activities
Overnight: Amazon jungle lodge

Day 9 – Puerto Maldonado & Departure

Complete the final activities included in your jungle lodge program before beginning the return journey then travel back toward Puerto Maldonado for your onward flight. This concludes your 9-day journey connecting Lima, the Peruvian Andes, Machu Picchu and the Amazon rainforest.

What Is Included?

Your Machu Picchu and Amazon Tour includes:

Airport transfers according to the itinerary
Hotel accommodation in Lima
Hotel accommodation in Cusco
Hotel accommodation in the Sacred Valley
Amazon jungle lodge accommodation
Daily breakfast
Professional English-speaking guides
Guided Lima city tour
Guided Cusco city tour
Sacred Valley tour
Pisac and Ollantaytambo visits
Sacred Valley buffet lunch
Train transportation for Machu Picchu
Bus transportation to and from Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu entrance ticket
Guided Machu Picchu visit
Rainbow Mountain tour
Rainbow Mountain transportation and guide
Lunch during the Rainbow Mountain excursion
Amazon lodge transfers
Guided Amazon rainforest activities
Meals included by the Amazon lodge program
Entrance fees and transportation specified in the itinerary

What Is Not Included?

International flights
Domestic flights
Travel insurance
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Personal expenses
Tips

Who Is This Machu Picchu and Amazon Tour For?

This itinerary is designed for travelers who want to experience more than Machu Picchu during their trip to Peru. It works particularly well for travelers interested in combining Inca archaeology, Andean landscapes and Amazon rainforest experiences without organizing each destination independently, most of the itinerary uses tourist transportation, trains and flights between destinations. However, travelers should be prepared for walking at archaeological sites, jungle trails and the high-altitude hike to Rainbow Mountain.

How Does the Journey from the Andes to the Amazon Work?

The itinerary does not require a long overland journey between Cusco and the rainforest because after completing Rainbow Mountain, you spend the night in Cusco. The following day, the itinerary continues by domestic flight from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado, from Puerto Maldonado, the journey continues to the jungle lodge, including boat transportation according to the lodge program. This creates a clear transition from the high Andes to the lower elevation Amazon rainforest.

Is Rainbow Mountain the Most Difficult Day?

Rainbow Mountain is the most physically demanding excursion included in this itinerary because it involves hiking at high altitude so the Machu Picchu portion uses train and bus transportation to reach the archaeological site, although walking is required during the guided visit. Amazon activities also involve walking on jungle trails, but the conditions are very different from the altitude experienced at Rainbow Mountain, travelers should consider their comfort with altitude and hiking when planning this part of the trip.

What Should You Bring?

Because this itinerary crosses very different environments, packing should account for both the Andes and the Amazon.

We recommend:

Valid passport
Comfortable walking or hiking shoes
Warm layers for Cusco and Rainbow Mountain
Lightweight clothing for the Amazon
Rain protection
Sun protection
Insect repellent
Small daypack
Reusable water bottle
Personal medication

The temperature and environment can change considerably between Rainbow Mountain and Puerto Maldonado, so layered clothing is particularly useful.

Machu Picchu and Amazon Tour Prices

Choose the accommodation and Machu Picchu train category that best matches your travel style.

3-Star Hotels + Expedition Train

US$1,770 per person

4-Star Hotels + Vistadome Train

US$2,570 per person

5-Star Hotels + Hiram Bingham Train

US$3,970 per person

Prices per person – Minimum 2 travelers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I visit Machu Picchu and the Amazon on the same trip?

Yes. This 9-day itinerary combines Machu Picchu with the Amazon rainforest near Puerto Maldonado, as well as Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Rainbow Mountain.

Does the tour include Rainbow Mountain?

Yes. A full-day Rainbow Mountain excursion from Cusco with guide, transportation and lunch is included.

Where in the Amazon does this tour go?

The Amazon portion of the itinerary is accessed through Puerto Maldonado. From there, you continue to a jungle lodge for guided rainforest activities.

Does the package include an Amazon jungle lodge?

Yes. Accommodation at an Amazon jungle lodge is included, together with the meals and guided activities specified by the lodge program.

Are Amazon rainforest activities guided?

Yes. The rainforest activities included in the lodge program are accompanied by local guides.

Are domestic flights included?

No. Domestic flights used by the itinerary are not included in the package price.

Is the Machu Picchu train included?

Yes. Train transportation for the Machu Picchu portion of the itinerary is included.

Is the Machu Picchu entrance included?

Yes. The package includes the Machu Picchu entrance ticket and a guided visit.

Do I need to hike the Inca Trail?

No. This itinerary reaches Machu Picchu by train and bus. A multi-day Inca Trail trek is not required.

How physically demanding is this tour?

The itinerary includes walking at archaeological sites and in the Amazon rainforest. Rainbow Mountain is the most physically demanding excursion because it requires hiking at high altitude.

Can this itinerary be customized?

Hotel and train categories can be selected according to the package options. Additional itinerary changes should be requested before booking and are subject to availability.

Book Your Machu Picchu and Amazon Tour

Experience the Andes and Amazon within one organized Peru itinerary. Visit Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, hike to Rainbow Mountain and finish your journey in the Amazon rainforest near Puerto Maldonado.

9 Days / 8 Nights
From US$1,770 per person