How many days do you need in the Peruvian Amazon?
- Most travelers spend 4-5 days in the Amazon
- Visiting the Amazon in 3 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 6 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley
How Many Days to Spend in Peru
Recommended Itineraries for the Peruvian Amazon
Recommended Itinerary for 4 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Welcome to the Amazon! | The Amazon |
| Day 2 | Macaws, Monkeys & More | The Amazon |
| Day 3 | Piranhas & Kayaking | The Amazon |
| Day 4 | Depart |
If you enjoy observing animals and birds in their natural environment–along with spending time on the water–this four-day Tambopata trip was designed with you in mind. Explore the incredible Amazon, go fishing for piranha, enjoy a kayaking excursion, and embark on a nighttime nature hike on this action-packed adventure. Read more
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Extended Itineraries
1-Week Itinerary Including Lima, Cusco & the Sacred Valley
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Lima, Explore | Lima |
| Day 2 | Fly to Cusco, Explore | Cusco |
| Day 3 | Sacred Valley Tour: Cusco, Chinchero & Ollantaytambo | Ollantaytambo |
| Day 4 | Machu Picchu Excursion | Cusco |
| Day 5 | Transfer to the Amazon | Puerto Maldonado |
| Day 6 | Jungle Excursions | Puerto Maldonado |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Lima, Depart |
From the remote Machu Picchu ruins to the lush Amazon rainforest, this seven-day itinerary brings you to Peru's iconic landscapes. Fly to metropolitan Lima, then connect with the Inca capital of Cusco. Explore colorful textile markets, small towns, and Inca ruins in the Sacred Valley before traveling east to Puerto Maldonado, your launch point to the lush Amazon. Spend three days viewing wildlife, like the giant river otter, river cayman, and vibrant parrot species, while enjoying a comfortable stay at an ecolodge. Read more
8-Day Itinerary Including Lima, Cusco & Machu Picchu
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Lima, Explore | Lima |
| Day 2 | Transfer to the Amazon, Activities at the Heliconia Amazon River Lodge | Iquitos |
| Day 3 | Heliconia Amazon River Lodge, Day 2/3 | Iquitos |
| Day 4 | Heliconia Amazon River Lodge, Day 3/3 | Iquitos |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Cusco, Explore | Cusco |
| Day 6 | Tour of Pisac & Ollantaytambo, Transfer to in Machu Picchu Town | Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu |
| Day 7 | Visit Machu Picchu, Return to Cusco | Cusco |
| Day 8 | Fly to Lima, Depart |
Start your Peruvian odyssey in the cosmopolitan capital of Lima before you travel to the jungle metropolis of Iquitos to embark on a trip down the Amazon River. You'll use a jungle lodge as your base for a range of adventures, including night-time rainforest hikes and meeting Indigenous communities. Next, travel up into the stunning Andes to the ancient Inca capital Cusco, before venturing into the Sacred Valley: a journey that culminates in the ultimate Inca citadel, Machu Picchu. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Lima, Explore | Lima |
| Day 2 | Lima City & Food Tour | Lima |
| Day 3 | Fly to Cusco, Explore | Cusco |
| Day 4 | Sacred Valley Tour: Cusco, Chinchero & Ollantaytambo | Ollantaytambo |
| Day 5 | Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu | Aguas Calientes/ Machu Picchu |
| Day 6 | Machu Picchu Excursion | Cusco |
| Day 7 | Transfer to the Amazon, Explore | Puerto Maldonado |
| Day 8-9 | Jungle Excursions | Puerto Maldonado |
| Day 10 | Transfer to Lima, Depart |
Go from the Sacred Valley to the Amazon with this 10-day itinerary. Explore the markets, small towns, and Inca ruins around Cusco before walking a section of the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Then, travel east to Puerto Maldonado, your launch point to the rainforest. Spend multiple days viewing wildlife like the giant river otter and tropical parrots, and spend your nights in the comfort of an ecolodge. Read more
How to Get to the Peruvian Amazon
The Amazon jungle, or Peru's Amazon Basin, covers a huge swathe of Peru: almost half of the country's land area, in fact. To get to the Peruvian Amazon, however, there are three key entry points: north, central, and south. Read more
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