Treehouse Lodge to Machu Picchu (7-Day / 6-Night)
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Peru
You will arrive at Lima International Airport and check into your hotel, located inside the airport, in preparation for your flight the following morning.
- Accommodations: Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
- Meal(s) Included: None
Day 2
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before boarding your flight to Iquitos (IQT). Upon arrival you will be picked up by your Treehouse Lodge guide who will accompany you on a 1.5 hour transfer to Nauta Port for your boat transfer on the Amazon River to Treehouse Lodge.
Arrive and check-in at Treehouse Lodge, one of the most unique hotels in the world. Here, at the lodge, you will be handed a “menu” of amazon river excursions:
- Dolphin watching
- Day jungle walks
- Night jungle walks
- Kayaking
- Dugout canoe
- Visit local Amazon village
- Fish for piranhas
- Look for monkeys/sloths
- Birdwatching
- Accommodations: Treehouse Lodge
- Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Afternoon Snack, Dinner
Day 3
Treehouse Lodge Activities
Continue your adventures at Treehouse Lodge in the Peruvian Amazon (See Above).
- Accommodations: Treehouse Lodge
- Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
This morning, after breakfast, you will be transported back to the Iquitos Airport for your flights to Lima and Cusco. Upon your arrival in Cusco, your guide will pick you up and you will then transfer to the heart of the Sacred Valley.
Cusco, the ancient capital of the Incas, is a dizzying 11,200 feet altitude above sea-level. Your home base for exploring this incredible area will be in the Sacred Valley, which is approximately 9,000 feet altitude and gives you an easier transition to the altitude.
Upon arrival in the Sacred Valley, you will check-in to one of the most incredible hotels in the whole country, Hacienda Urubamba. This luxury hotel is immersed in the countryside in a gorgeous area. It spans approximately 100 acres surrounded by the world famous Andes mountains.
All of the luxury casitas feature breathtaking views of the valley, immersing guests in open space, serenity and relaxing solitude. Architecture and interiors are inspired on the area’s cultural history, with colonial furniture, authentic Inca masks and handcrafted woodwork that add to the hacienda’s local charm.
- Accommodations: Hacienda Urubamba by Inkaterra
- Meal(s) Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5
The Sacred Valley of the Incas
The Sacred Valley of the Incas is often our guest’s favorite experience on the trip. You will be able to observe llamas and alpacas at the Awanakancha llama reserve, as well as local Andean women making textiles. You will then observe the world famous Pisac artisan market and Pisac archaeological site, high above the Sacred Valley. Following your lunch on the banks of the Urubamba river you will explore Ollantaytambo: the Living Inca City, one of the most stunning sites in all of Peru.
After marveling at the Ollantaytambo archaeological site, you will return to the Hacienda Urubamba for an evening of relaxation, stunning views, and maybe even one of the included hotel excursions like stargazing, where you can learn of Incan astronomy.
Accommodations: Hacienda Urubamba by Inkaterra
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6
Machu Picchu, Wonder of the world
This will be an amazing day. Based on your plan with your guide the night before, you will be transported up to the entrance of Machu Picchu at the time of your choice. Explore the ruins and enjoy the incredible views of the Lost City of the Incas.
When ready, enjoy a private 2.5 hour tour of the entire city. If you booked the Huayna Picchu hike, then you will enjoy that hike at some point during your morning at Machu Picchu. Note: we automatically include this hiking permit for all of our guests (*if available).
For lunch, enjoy the buffet at the Sanctuary Lodge by Belmond at the entrance of Machu Picchu. Continue to explore on your own or with your guide for the remainder of the afternoon. In the late afternoon / evening, return to your hotel in Aguas Calientes to relax and recount the day’s adventures.
The rest of the evening is at your leisure to recount the incredible experiences of the day.
- Accommodations: Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
- Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 7
Free day in Cusco + Fly to Lima + Await international departure
This morning, after breakfast, enjoy some free time in one of the most historic, scenic, and interesting cities in South America (and the world!)
When the time arrives, you will have private transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima.
After flying to Lima, you will either wait at the airport for your return flight home, or (included in your package) we will store your luggage and have private transportation to the nicest district in Lima: Miraflores. Here, you will enjoy great food, culture, and ocean views, until it is time for your return flight home.
- Accommodations: N/A
- Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Only
*Transportation and luggage storage can be arranged for an additional fee for those guests that would like to spend time in the city of Lima before boarding their return flight home.