About this trip
This trip pairs two very different landscapes: the dense wildlife-rich Amazon and the high mountain trails of the Andes. You spend time scanning the rainforest canopy for wildlife before heading up into the mountains to reach Machu Picchu on foot.
It's a trip built around contrast — thick jungle heat giving way to thin mountain air, and quiet lodge stays followed by days of trekking. The treks are run by the operator's own team, which means more consistent food, equipment, and fair conditions for the porters you'll be walking alongside.
What you'll do
- Stay at the intimate G Lodge Amazon and scan the canopy for wildlife
- Explore the rainforest with local guides
- Trek the ancient Inca trail up to Machu Picchu
- Take in Andean scenery en route to one of South America's most significant historical sites
- Involves multi-day trekking at altitude, so some fitness is expected
- Treks are run directly by the operator rather than subcontracted, affecting porter conditions and trek quality
- Combines lodge-based wildlife watching with active hiking, so the pace and style shift partway through
Worth it if you're fit, love hiking and can handle long travel days between regions. Think twice if you need dietary variety or want a relaxed pace in the Amazon.
- Guides and porters on Inca Trail are genuinely exceptional—knowledgeable, patient, professional, and create lasting bonds with groups.
- Amazon lodge portion feels rushed with too much travel time relative to actual time spent at the lodge itself.
- Food at Amazon lodge is basic; pescatarians and those with dietary needs will find limited seafood and protein options.
- Inca Trail is genuinely demanding physically; crowding with 500 guests daily significantly impacts wilderness experience quality.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Lima · 17 Aug – 18 Aug
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