Peru Small Group Tour: Machu Picchu, Cusco, and the Amazon

Small group tour travelers visiting Machu Picchu in Peru with panoramic Andes mountain views

Peru and Machu Picchu: Essential Details With Pricing and Dates

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

Discover Peru on a small group tour that combines the history of Cusco, the wonder of Machu Picchu, and the natural beauty of the Amazon rainforest. This 9-day journey is designed for adult travelers who want a comfortable, well-organized, and enriching travel experience with excellent hotels, expert local guides, and a thoughtful pace.

  • Explore historic Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage city
  • Travel by scenic rail through the Andes to Machu Picchu for a guided visit
  • Stay in carefully selected luxury hotels and an acclaimed Amazon lodge
  • Experience the Amazon rainforest with certified naturalist guides
  • Enjoy a balanced itinerary with major highlights, comfortable pacing, and personal attention

Why Choose This Peru Small Group Tour

This Peru small group tour is ideal for solo travelers, couples, and friends who want a more personal experience than a large bus tour can provide. With just 8 to 16 travelers, the journey is relaxed, well-paced, and easy to enjoy.

Every part of this Peru itinerary has been designed to combine comfort, cultural depth, and memorable sightseeing. From the streets of Cusco to Machu Picchu and the Amazon jungle, the focus is on quality hotels, smooth logistics, expert guiding, and a richer overall travel experience.

Explore Peru, Machu Picchu, and the Amazon

This tour brings together three of Peru’s most rewarding experiences in one well-planned itinerary. Begin in Cusco, continue by scenic train to Machu Picchu, and finish in the Peruvian Amazon. The result is a Peru tour that blends history, scenery, wildlife, and comfort in a way that feels complete without feeling rushed.

A Thoughtfully Designed Peru Itinerary

The Traveling Professor has been bringing travelers to Peru for many years, and this itinerary reflects that experience. It is designed for travelers who want the right hotels, the right pacing, excellent local guides, and the confidence that comes from traveling with a company that pays attention to the details.

Discover Historic Cusco

Your journey begins in Cusco, one of South America’s most fascinating cities. Once the capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco is known for its cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, lively markets, and important archaeological sites. It is also one of Peru’s most rewarding places to experience local culture and cuisine.

Experience Machu Picchu With Expert Guidance

Travel through the Andes by scenic train to Aguas Calientes and enjoy a guided visit to Machu Picchu, one of the world’s most remarkable archaeological sites. Careful planning and expert local guidance help make the experience smoother, more comfortable, and more rewarding.

Explore the Amazon Rainforest in Comfort

The final part of the journey takes you into the Peruvian Amazon for a stay at the acclaimed Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica. Here, comfort and nature come together in an extraordinary setting. Included excursions with certified naturalist guides may include river outings, jungle walks, canopy experiences, and wildlife viewing.

Join The Traveling Professor for a Peru small group tour that combines Machu Picchu, Cusco, and the Amazon in one comfortable and highly rewarding journey.

If the Inca Trail or other Machu Picchu circuits are unavailable, another circuit will be substituted.

What Makes This Peru Tour Special?

What sets this tour apart is not only where it goes, but how it is planned. Peru is a destination best experienced with careful logistics, comfortable pacing, and knowledgeable local guidance. That is the approach behind this itinerary.

This tour is designed for travelers who want to experience Peru well. That means quality hotels in the right locations, a manageable group size, strong local guides, and a balance of guided sightseeing and personal time. It is a small group tour built for travelers who value comfort, organization, and depth over a rushed checklist approach.

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

  • Small group travel: With 8 to 16 travelers, the experience is more personal and less hurried
  • Designed for adult travelers: Well suited for solo travelers, couples, and friends who want comfort and cultural depth
  • Balanced itinerary: Combines Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the Amazon in a way that is ambitious but manageable
  • Excellent accommodations: Carefully selected hotels and lodge stays that add real value to the trip
  • Expert guides: Professional local guides and naturalists bring Peru’s history, culture, and wildlife to life
  • Personal support: Helpful guidance before departure and attentive support throughout the journey

This is a Peru small group tour for travelers who want a well-planned, comfortable, and enriching way to experience one of South America’s most remarkable destinations.

What’s Included With This Tour?

  • Luxury hotel accommodations throughout the tour, including 2 nights in Cusco at the 5-star Aranwa Boutique Hotel, 2 nights in Aguas Calientes at the 5-star Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, 1 additional night in Cusco on your return from Machu Picchu, and 3 nights in the Amazon at the acclaimed Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
  • Breakfast daily at all hotels and lodges
  • All meals during your Amazon stay at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
  • All dinners in Aguas Calientes at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
  • One buffet lunch at an authentic Peruvian hacienda on the Urubamba River
  • Flight from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado for the Amazon portion of the tour
  • Airport and hotel transfers in Cusco and Puerto Maldonado
  • Scenic train transportation and private van service between Cusco and Aguas Calientes
  • Private touring in Cusco and Machu Picchu
  • Certified naturalist guiding in the Amazon rainforest
  • Two days of Machu Picchu admission with transportation included
  • Professional guide services throughout the tour
  • A tour leader with the group 24/7
  • A rich, well-paced itinerary designed for comfort, discovery, and a high-quality small group experience

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