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Amazing time in Peru & The Amazon

Amazing time in Peru & The Amazon

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Posted on April 8, 2024

My husband was an anthropology major in college. He always wanted to see Machu Picchu. We took the family to Machu Picchu for his 50th birthday and our 20th anniversary!

Trip Recap

  • Day 1: Excited for my trip from Tampa to Lima with a stay at Wyndham!
  • Day 2: I can't wait to experience the luxury of Tambo del Inka in Urubamba.
  • Day 3: Attending Sacred Valley tour, followed by dinner reservation at 3 Keros restaurant.
  • Day 4: Exploring Ollantaytambo's ancient ruins and venturing to Machu Picchu via luxury train.
  • Day 5: Excited for second visit to Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu, and staying at Palacio del Inka.
  • Day 6: Excited for an unforgettable dining experience at Cicciolina during my Cusco tour!
  • Day 7: Excited for flights and canoe transfer to Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica in Puerto Maldonado.
  • Days 8 to 9: Exploring the vibrant rainforest of Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, a truly immersive experience.
  • Day 10: Excited for flight, museum visit, and dinner in Lima, Peru's JW Marriott Hotel.
  • Day 11: Excited for a delicious dinner at Osso in Lima after a day tour.
  • Day 12: Finally heading back to reality after an incredible journey abroad.

Highlights

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    Staying in the Amazon without internet was an amazing way to unplug from everything

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    Tambo del Inka was a fabulous resort with amazing location and food

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    June is winter in Peru. The temps were wonderful, even in the Amazon

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    We used a travel agent to plan this trip and were very glad we did with so many moving parts.

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    We also had a personal guide in each area which truly enhanced the trip.

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    Sleeping at the hotel on Machu Picchu was a fantastic experience. Much better than staying in the town below.

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    The food in Peru is delicious!

Day 1

Flight from Tampa to Miami
Flight from Miami to Lima
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport - Lima, Peru

Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport
Must Do
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Day 2

Flight from Lima to Cuzco
Tambo del Inka, Luxury Collection Resort - Urubamba, Peru
Dinner reservation- Hawa

Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Valle Sagrado
Must Do
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Restaurante Hawa
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Day 3

Sacred Valley Tour
Dinner reservation -3 keros

Sacred Valley Tours, Cusco, Peru
Must Do
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3 Keros Restaurante
Must Do
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Day 4

Ollantaytambo & Train
Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu

Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel, Machu Picchu
Must Do
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Day 5

2nd Visit to Machu Picchu & Huayna Picchu
Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco
Dinner Reservation- Kion

Huayna Picchu
Must Do
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Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Cusco
Must Do
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KION peruvian chinese
Must Do
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Day 6

Cusco Tour
Dinner Reservation- Cicciolina

Cicciolina
Must Do
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Day 7

Flight from Cuzco to Lima
Flight from Lima to Puerto Maldonado
Transfer by canoe
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica - Puerto Maldonado, Peru

Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Must Do
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Days 8 to 9

Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica

Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Must Do
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Day 10

Flight from Puerto Maldonado to Lima
Larco Herrera Museum & Lunch
JW Marriott Hotel Lima - Lima, Peru
La Huaca Pucllana dinner

Museo Larco
Must Do
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JW Marriott Hotel Lima
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Huaca Pucllana
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Day 11

Lima Tour
Dinner Reservation- Osso

OSSO San Isidro, Avenida Santo Toribio, San Isidro, Lima, Peru
Must Do
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Day 12

Flight Home

Anything you would add or do differently?

  • Lima did not thrill us and we would not spend much time there if we went back.

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