Arrive in Lima, the capital of Peru, situated on the Pacific Coast. Transfer to the hotel, and spend the rest of the day exploring the city's colonial streets and magical plazas at your leisure. Overnight stay in Lima.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy an informative and interesting city tour of Lima, including its Historic Centre and the Santo Domingo Convent. Start by exploring the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro before heading to the Historic Center. Visit the impressive Convent of Santo Domingo and walk to the Plaza de Armas to admire the exquisite colonial architecture that surrounds it. Next, stop in the Parque del Amor, from where you can take beautiful photos of the Peruvian coastline. Overnight stay in Lima.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Cuzco. Arrive in Cuzco, the former Inca capital, and transfer to the Sacred Valley, on the way stop at Awanakancha and savour the opportunity to explore this living museum, where ancient customs and traditions have been preserved across the centuries. Watch local communities creating beautiful handmade textiles and soak up the beautiful views, unchanged by time. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure, exploring the lively immaculate scenery of this iconic region. Overnight stay in Sacred Valley.

Breakfast at the hotel. An exciting day at Machu Picchu awaits you this morning as you set off for the train station to board the Expedition Train to Aguas Calientes, admiring the landscape along the way. Arrive and transfer to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu*, a true wonder of the world and one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Spend some time discovering the ruins and being amazed by the terraces and enjoying a tour of the different sections of the site. Return to Sacred Valley. Arrive and overnight stay in Sacred Valley.

Note: The baggage policy on board the Expedition train is 1 bag or backpack per person weighing a maximum of max. 5kg / 11lb.

* Backpacks or bags taken into Machu Picchu must not exceed 40x35x20cms or have a capacity larger than 20Lts and must not contain single-use plastic bottles or bags. Backpacks or bags that exceed the indicated measurements can be left in storage for approx. $2 per bag.

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off towards Cuzco, with the opportunity to enjoy optional Sacred Valley excursions along the way, to experience the best of the region.* Arrive in Cuzco and spend the remainder of the day at your leisure, enjoying the lively plazas at night. Overnight stay in Cuzco.

* Optional Essence of the Sacred Valley Excursion: Visit Chinchero and the PARWA Centre, to appreciate the colourful traditional textiles. Next, visit the church of Chinchero before heading to the Racchi panoramic viewpoint for a fantastic view across the valley. Explore Ollantaytambo and its Inca fortress. Lunch and 'Boleto Turisitco' included granting entrance to the Sacred Valley and surrounding sights.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, set off on a fascinating half-day tour of Cuzco. Begin in the iconic Plaza de Armas, and visit the Cathedral. From here, walk to the Koricancha Temple, an impressive ancient Inca palace, in honour of the Sun God. Today, a Dominican church stands on the site. Finally, visit the lively San Blas neighbourhood, known for its artists, shops and artisan workshops. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure, soaking up the atmosphere of the city and sampling the local cuisine. Overnight stay in Cuzco.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Puerto Maldonado, nestled in the dense Amazon rainforest, close to the Bolivian border. Be picked up and taken to the local office where you'll have the chance to unload any unnecessary luggage to lighten the load for your journey into the Amazon.* From Capitania Port, take a 40-minute boat ride on the Madre de Dios River, enjoying your first glimpse of the dense Amazon rainforest. On arrival at the lodge, enjoy a welcome drink and get settled in your room. After lunch, take some time to relax before heading off in the mid-afternoon on a jungle-walk to get to know the tropical trees and abundant nature of the local area. Visit the Brazil Nut Camp, where these tasty nuts are harvested and return, through the lush rainforest, to the lodge. Hang out in the hammocks or enjoy a cocktail at the bar before enjoying an unforgettable Caiman Safari boat trip, to get up-close to the emerging nocturnal wildlife as night begins to fall over the Amazon. Dinner and overnight stay in the Amazon.

* Luggage left behind is kept in safe storage.

Before the sunrises, fuel yourself with a hot drink before departing for Lake Sandoval by boat. Enjoy a morning hike through the rainforest until you reach the Tambopata National Reserve, where you can admire the giant trees, snakes and numerous monkey species. Back at the lake, enjoy a relaxing rowing-boat cruise, all the while enjoying the abundant wildlife around you. At the perfect spot, stop for a picnic breakfast before returning to the dock. Next, visit Monkey Island (subject to the season), home to around five species of wild monkeys, for an unforgettable opportunity to get up close to these amazing animals. Back at the lodge, tuck into a delicious lunch before climbing the observation towers in the afternoon to soak up the impressive views from 42-metres above the rainforest floor. Afterwards, visit a native Shiringuero Camp, where rubber is collected and processed into countless products. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing at the lodge, by the pool or with a luxurious massage. Dinner and overnight stay in the Amazon.

Awake early to enjoy a short walk to the Parrot Clay-Lick, where a handful of diverse parrot species flock to eat the mineral-rich clay. It's an amazing, unique sight as the colourful birds nourish themselves with the cool clay. Return to the lodge for breakfast before getting ready to return to Capitania port. On arrival at the port, collect your additional luggage and enjoy a short visit to the local market. Transfer to the airport for a flight to Lima. Arrive, transfer to the hotel and spend your last evening in Peru at your leisure. Overnight stay in Lima.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Night on board.