Pure Peru: Machu Picchu & The Amazon
Trip Overview
Trip Length: 11 Days
Price Point: From $18,295
Seasons Available: Year-Round
Discover Peru through a lens of adventure, elegance, and choice on this expertly curated journey with Abercrombie & Kent, designed for travelers who want both depth and flexibility. This itinerary blends iconic highlights with exciting new additions—most notably A&K’s latest-generation Amazon river vessel—while giving you the freedom to tailor each step to your travel style.
Begin in Peru’s vibrant cities and storied landscapes, staying in some of the country’s finest hotels, hand-selected for their location, character, and comfort. From the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu and Cusco, enjoy insider access, thoughtful pacing, and the option to personalize experiences, whether that means upgrading accommodations, choosing scenic rail journeys, or adjusting activity levels along the way.
The journey then shifts dramatically as you venture into the Peruvian Amazon aboard Pure Amazon, A&K’s new boutique river ship, purpose-built for immersive exploration and exceptional comfort. With expert naturalists, intimate group sizes, and seamless logistics, you’ll experience the rainforest in a way that feels both adventurous and refined.
What sets this trip apart is A&K’s renowned on-the-ground expertise paired with Expedition Trips’ personalized planning approach. The result is a Peru experience that feels effortless yet deeply engaging, crafted for travelers who want iconic destinations, elevated comfort, and the freedom to make the journey their own.
Sail the Amazon in Style – Explore the rainforest aboard A&K’s newest boutique river vessel, designed for immersive wildlife viewing and exceptional comfort.
Iconic Peru, Perfectly Paced – Discover Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Cusco, and Lima with expert guides and seamless logistics throughout.
Handpicked Luxury Stays – Enjoy some of Peru’s finest hotels, chosen for their location, atmosphere, and sense of place.
Travel Your Way – Customize accommodations, transportation, and activities to match your interests, pace, and travel style.
Expertise You Can Feel – Benefit from A&K’s legendary local knowledge paired with Expedition Trips’ personalized planning.
Day to Day Itinerary
- Days 1–2 – Lima, Peru
Arrive in Peru’s dynamic capital, where ocean views, colonial architecture, and one of the world’s most exciting food scenes set the tone for your journey. Enjoy private city touring with a local expert and insider access to Lima’s cultural and culinary highlights. Explore Lima’s artistic neighborhoods and museums with expert guides, and enjoy time to dine, stroll, or simply take in the Pacific coastline from your hotel.
- Days 3–4 – Sacred Valley, Peru
Travel into the Sacred Valley, where dramatic mountain scenery meets ancient traditions. Experience meaningful cultural encounters and customizable excursions set against breathtaking Andean backdrops. Visit local communities, archaeological sites, and artisan workshops, with flexibility to choose lighter or more active explorations. The slower pace and lower altitude make this an ideal place to acclimate. - Day 5 – Machu Picchu
Journey to Machu Picchu, choosing from scenic rail options before exploring the legendary citadel with a top private guide and ample time to absorb the site’s magic. Wander stone terraces and temples while learning how this marvel was engineered—and why it still captivates travelers centuries later. - Days 6–7 – Cusco
Discover Cusco’s unique blend of Inca foundations and Spanish colonial architecture. Visit key archaeological sites with privileged access, and enjoy free time to explore markets, cafés, and galleries at your own pace.
Your Experience: - Days 8–11 – The Amazon, Peru
Fly to the Peruvian Amazon and board Abercrombie & Kent’s newest boutique river vessel. Cruise through remote waterways, spotting wildlife by day and relaxing in refined comfort by night. With expert naturalists, small groups, and immersive exploration, you daily excursions will adapt to conditions and interests, offering an intimate look at one of the planet’s most biodiverse regions.
Pure Amazon
Pure Amazon, an Abercrombie & Kent Sanctuary, is a newly launched, state-of-the-art riverboat designed specifically for refined exploration of the Peruvian Amazon. With a maximum capacity of 22 guests, the vessel offers an intimate, highly personalized experience, supported by a remarkable one-to-one staff-to-guest ratio. Its 12 stylish suites and cabins feature panoramic picture-frame windows that keep the rainforest in constant view. Interiors blend natural materials, Peruvian textiles, and contemporary Italian design, while onboard amenities include a spa pool, wellness space, gym, and elegant lounge areas. Purpose-built for the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, Pure Amazon pairs immersive exploration with exceptional comfort.
