Peru, Machu Picchu and the Amazon Tour

Tour 1: Begins in Cusco on May 20, 2026, and concludes in Lima on May 28, 2026
Tour 2: November 2026 – Dates to be announced

Price: $4,299 per person (double occupancy)
Solo Travelers: Enjoy your own private room for just $1,299 additional

Tour Highlights

Experience the best of Peru, Machu Picchu, and the Amazon Rainforest on this unforgettable small-group adventure. This deluxe 9-day tour combines world-class comfort with authentic cultural immersion.

• Explore historic Cusco, a UNESCO World Heritage city, with both guided walking and private coach tours

• Journey twice by scenic train through the Andes to magnificent Machu Picchu

• Stay in carefully selected 5-star hotels and Amazon lodges offering comfort and character

• Venture deep into the Amazon jungle with certified naturalist guides leading daily expeditions

• Savor the perfect balance of guided touring and free time for personal discovery

Why Choose This Tour

This is not your average Peru vacation — it’s a carefully curated “bucket list” journey designed for adult travelers seeking culture, nature, and comfort. Led by top-rated professional guides, this small-group tour (12–16 travelers) ensures personal attention, meaningful experiences, and lifelong memories.

Solo travelers are warmly welcomed, and couples or friends traveling together will appreciate the camaraderie of like-minded explorers.

Peru, mystical Machu Picchu, and the Amazon Rainforest await your discovery on this unforgettable adventure with The Traveling Professor. Join a fully guided small group tour to Peru and Machu Picchu designed for comfort, culture, and unforgettable memories. Every detail is carefully crafted to deliver the trip of a lifetime to South America.

Expertly Designed Peru Itinerary

This small group journey combines world-class destinations with authentic local experiences. Professor Solosky is a nationally recognized Peru travel expert, featured by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times Travel Show, and other leading media outlets for his exceptional Peru and Machu Picchu tours.

Explore the Historic City of Cusco

Begin your adventure in Cusco, the UNESCO World Heritage city once known as the capital of the Inca Empire. Stroll ancient cobblestone streets, visit Incan temples, explore colorful markets, and admire stunning colonial architecture. Cusco is also one of South America’s most celebrated culinary destinations, offering flavors that fuse Andean tradition with contemporary Peruvian cuisine.

Experience Machu Picchu the Right Way

This is Machu Picchu travel done right. Enjoy a professionally guided tour of the ancient citadel upon arrival. The next morning, experience the magic of the Inca Trail^* and watch the sunrise over the lost city of the Incas — one of the most breathtaking views in the world.

Discover the Amazon Rainforest in Comfort

Your journey continues deep into the Amazon rainforest with a stay at the award-winning Inkaterra Amazonica Lodge, recognized among the Top 25 eco-lodges in the world. Enjoy luxurious comfort surrounded by lush jungle scenery. Encounter monkeys, colorful birds, sloths, caimans, and vibrant butterflies. Explore the rainforest with expert naturalist guides on Amazon excursions like twilight river cruises, canopy walks, jungle treks, and visits to rainforest gardens and plantations — all included in your tour.

Join The Traveling Professor for a small group tour to Peru, Machu Picchu, and the Amazon Rainforest that blends adventure, culture, and luxury — an experience you’ll treasure forever.

^{*In the event The Inca Trail or other Machu Picchu circuits are not available, another circuit will be substituted.}

• 2 Nights in Cusco at the 5-star Aranwa Boutique Hotel. 2 nights in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu) at the 5-star Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel , 1 additional night in Cusco (on return from Machu Picchu) at the Aranwa Hotel, 3 nights in Amazon at the 5-star Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica in the Amazon.  Breakfast is included at all hotels.  
• At the Inkaterra Lodge in the Amazon, all meals are included. 
• All dinners included at Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel in Aguas Calientes.
• One buffet lunch at authentic Peruvian Hacienda on Urumbamba River.
• Flight from Cusco to Amazon (Puerto Maldonado).
• Transfers between airports in Cusco and Puerto Maldonado and hotels.
• Train and private van transportation between Cusco and Aguas Calientes.
• Private tours in Cusco, Machu Picchu, and private guiding services with certified Naturalist in Amazon.
• 2 days admission to Machu Picchu with transportation.
• Professional guide services.  A tour leader is with the group 24/7.
• Rich, ambitious, and smartly planned itinerary.

With over 15 years of experience operating tours to Peru, Machu Picchu, and the Amazon, The Traveling Professor offers small-group adventures that travelers rave about.

If you find another Peru tour with a better itinerary, hotels, features, and value—take it! We’re confident our tours deliver the most enriching and authentic South American experience possible.

Why Travel With Us

• Small Groups (8–16 travelers): Enjoy a friendly, welcoming atmosphere with solo travelers, couples, and active seniors. Move efficiently and explore at your own pace.
• Perfect for Adult Travelers: Our tours are designed for mature, curious travelers who appreciate comfort, culture, and connection.
• Balanced Itinerary: Experience all the highlights of Peru and Machu Picchu, plus plenty of free time for relaxation and personal discovery.
• Expert Local Guides: Professional, licensed guides lead your tours in Cusco and Machu Picchu, while certified naturalists accompany you through the Amazon rainforest.
• Personal Service: From the moment you book, we’ll help you with every detail—air itineraries, money matters, packing tips, passports, and more. Have questions? Call us anytime at (413) 528-2125 for personal assistance.

• November 2024
• October/November 2024
• October 2022