A 20-day private circuit across Peru that pairs Incan archaeology with Amazon wildlife and high-Andean vistas. Expect city tours, homestays on Lake Titicaca, Machu Picchu, Colca Canyon condor viewing and a guided Tambopata lodge stay.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The bus eases out of Lima at dawn and the Pacific coast gives way to ochre desert, then to terraces carved into Andean slopes. For 20 days you move through contrasts: colonial plazas, high puna where condors wheel, the mist-clad citadel of Machu Picchu, and the dense green of Tambopata’s oxbow lakes.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
20 days
Fitness Level
Good cardiovascular fitness recommended due to repeated high-altitude days, boat transfers and short hikes; moderate stamina for multi-day travel.
Wildlife
History
Stops trace layers of Andean civilizations from Paracas and Nazca geoglyphs to Incan engineering in the Sacred Valley and colonial Lima.
Conservation
Visits include protected areas (Paracas, Tambopata) where guides emphasize low-impact behavior—avoid single-use plastics, stay on trails, and follow wildlife viewing rules.
Reserve your spot on the "20 Days Within the Heart of the Inca Sun Empire" today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Acclimatize before the high passes
Spend the first two days taking it easy in Lima or Cusco to reduce altitude sickness risk before Colca or Puno.
Carry local currency
Small vendors, markets and remote homestays often accept only soles; keep small notes for tips and purchases.
Early starts for wildlife and viewpoints
Dawn is prime for condor flights at Colca and parrots at Tambopata clay licks—plan to be on-site before sunrise.
Protect against insects in the Amazon
Long sleeves, DEET or picaridin repellent, and a headlamp for night walks increase comfort and safety.
Layered clothing (base, fleece, waterproof)
Temperature swings from coast to high Andes and Amazon make layering essential.
High-SPF sunscreen & hat
Strong UV at altitude and on reflective lake/water surfaces requires reliable sun protection.
summer
Lightweight trekking shoes
Comfortable, broken-in shoes handle cobbles, terraces and short hikes in Colca and Machu Picchu.
Insect repellent & headlamp
Repellent is critical in Tambopata; a headlamp helps with night wildlife searches and homestay facilities.
winter