Pure Amazon & Machu Picchu Wonders with Rose Gray

September 11, 2026

– September 24, 2026

14 Days

No visit to Peru is complete without witnessing the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu archeology and the Amazon rainforest’s eye-opening biodiversity. This trip takes on both, and more.

Embark on an extraordinary journey with Fox World Travel on an exclusive, luxurious small-group tour of Peru and the Amazon, where the breathtaking landscapes are as diverse as they are awe-inspiring. From the towering peaks of the Andes, to the lush, untamed depths of the Amazon rainforest, Peru offers a landscape that is both dramatic and deeply immersive. Explore vast deserts, majestic mountains, ancient canyons, glittering glaciers, and pristine salt mines. Marvel at the serene beauty of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, and experience the Pacific coast’s vibrant surf towns, like the sun-soaked Mancora.

Encounter a dazzling array of wildlife, from the playful llamas and alpacas of the highlands, to the elusive wild pink dolphins, radiant rainbow macaws, and the gentle giant otters of the Amazon. The Amazon Basin, one of Earth’s last true wildernesses, is best experienced by boat—and there’s no better way to explore it than in the epitome of luxury. Step aboard Abercrombie and Kent’s state-of-the-art riverboat, the Pure Amazon, where just 10 exquisitely appointed staterooms offer an intimate and personalized experience like no other. Indulge in the ultimate luxury while cruising through one of the world’s most captivating and remote regions.

This is not just a trip—it’s the adventure of a lifetime, tailored just for you!

Daily Itinerary

An exciting journey is ahead as we board our flight at Milwaukee’s Mitchell Field to Lima, Peru. Upon arrival check into your hotel.

Hotel: Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar

Enjoy the day relaxing at your hotel or exploring the vibrant city of Lima. Stroll the waterfront promenade or shop the Larcomar shopping center. Tonight enjoy a delicious Welcome Dinner with your Tour Director.

Hotel: Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar

Meals: Dinner

This morning, explore the Larco Museum: founded in 1926, the Larco Museum highlights remarkable chronological galleries, providing an excellent overview of 3,000 years of development in Peruvian Pre-Columbian history. For an unforgettable experience, Larco is one of the few museums in the world where visitors can also choose to enter the storage area with its 45.000 classified archaeological objects. Its masterpieces are considered worldwide icons of Pre- Columbian art after being exhibited in the world’s leading museums. Enjoy your lunch in the Café del Museo. Continue with a visit to the historic Lima with a visit to the awe-inspiring 16th-century Cathedral of Lima. Nearby, the Santo Domingo church and monastery offer a serene retreat adorned with elegant architecture and an extensive collection of art and artifacts from the city’s early years.

Hotel: Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After a morning flight you will be warmly greeted and transferred to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. En route, you will visit Pisac ruins, you will uncover an extraordinary Inca site featuring ceremonial baths fed by a sophisticated aqueduct system and one of the largest known Inca cemeteries, with thousands of tombs carved into the mountainside. You’ll be amazed by the craftsmanship of the stonework here—the precisely cut smaller stones highlight an engineering skill that, in some ways, rivals or even surpasses the famous masonry at Machu Picchu.

Lunch awaits you at Sarapampa Hacienda, a family-run business renowned for cultivating Cusco Giant White corn. With three generations preserving the traditions of corn farming, rustic cuisine, and the serene hacienda lifestyle, you’ll savor an authentic experience in the heart of the Sacred Valley. Take the afternoon to acclimate to the high altitude.

Hotel: Tambo del Inka Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

During this day, you will meet the Quechua-speaking farmers and weavers of a rural Andean community, giving you a personal glimpse into their lifeways and traditions. You’ll step into the magical and inspiring world of Quechua Highlanders, where you will see how traditional people live today in the Andean countryside.

You’ll participate in their daily activities in a place lovingly referred to as the “village of beautiful flowers.” Visit their kitchens to witness a colorful variety of local foods being displayed, prepared, and cooked on wood-fired mud-brick stoves.

The welcoming villagers will invite you to a demonstration of textile techniques and designs, sharing their centuries-old knowledge. They will reveal the symbolic meanings encoded in their clothing and dress styles, offering you a deeper appreciation of this essential feature of Peruvian culture.

Lunch today will be enjoyed in Niños del Arcoiris. It is a charity program created in 2003. This non-profit organization provides quality education, nutrition, and health care to children from 3 to 13 years old. You will have the opportunity to get lunch in their garden, it is a different way to help.

Next, you’ll visit Moray, located about 7 kilometers beyond Maras. This remarkable site was once a creative agricultural experimentation center. Its concentric circular terraces, built at different elevations, were used by the Incas to grow, and study new crop strains. Thanks to the unique geography of Moray, each terrace features a different temperature, simulating a variety of climatic conditions within a small area. Here, you’ll see how the Incas used these conditions to develop & improve crop varieties through careful experimentation.

You’ll also explore the “Salineras de Maras,” located about 10 kilometers off the main road to Maras. These centuries-old salt pools cascade down the mountainside, fed by a saline underground stream. As the water evaporates, the salt is left behind, collected by families who own and manage individual pools. Dinner tonight is a family style dinner at a local Sacred Valley restaurant.

Hotel: Tambo del Inka Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, transfer to the train station and board the luxurious Hiram Bingham train to the Aguas Calientes train station. Lunch will be served onboard. After arriving, explore the 15^th century Incan Citadel often referred to as the “Lost City of the Incas”. The night is yours to relax and explore.

Hotel: Hotel Inkaterra Machu Picchu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

After breakfast at the hotel. Visit Machu Picchu on the panoramic Upper Terrace Route. Stunning views and memorable photo opportunities abound! After Lunch you will head back to the train station for your return trip and transfer to your Cusco Hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore.

Hotel: Hotel Casa Andina Premium

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Start your day by immersing yourself in the lively and colorful atmosphere of San Pedro Market. Stroll through aisles filled with fresh produce, vibrant fabrics, fragrant flowers, and a few delightful surprises. This authentic market even has a unique section for traditional ingredients that might catch you off guard. Bustling with energy and color, it’s a sensory experience not to be missed. Next, marvel at the engineering brilliance of the Incas at Sacsayhuamán. This impressive fortress is made of massive stones, with one weighing an incredible 125 tons, all fitted together so precisely that not even a sheet of paper can slip through the seams. Built without mortar, it’s a remarkable testament to Incan architectural mastery. Overlooking Cusco’s red-tiled roofs and the surrounding countryside, Sacsayhuamán also holds historical significance as the site of a major battle between the Spanish and the Incas. At the end of the morning, you will indulge in an extraordinary experience featuring a gourmet alfresco picnic lunch, offering a blend of luxury and natural ambiance. After lunch. enjoy a walking city tour with the visit to the Cathedral & Koricancha, explore this beautiful colonial city built on Incan foundations on a walking tour of its cobbled streets and pretty plazas. Discover the main square flanked by colonial archways. Visit the Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas and Santo Domingo, a Dominican church and convent built upon the foundations of the Koricancha, or the ‘place of gold,’ the Incas’ principal religious building, dedicated to the worship of the sun.

Hotel: Monasterio Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast you will head to the airport for your flight to Lima. You will Begin your adventure in the provincial capital, Iquitos, where you’ll be met and escorted via an exclusive private transfer to the town of Nauta, our embarkation point near the confluence of the Amazon, Marañón and Ucayali rivers. Here you’ll board Pure Amazon and settle into your gorgeously designed suite or cabin, with panoramic windows that frame the stunning beauty of your surroundings. After settling in, enjoy a gourmet dinner prepared by Pure Amazon’s award-winning chef. The evening concludes with an insightful introduction to the Amazon by your expert guides, setting the tone for the days ahead.

Hotel: Pure Amazon

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, embark on your first skiff excursion. Depending on the time of year, you can choose between a guided jungle walk to discover the rich flora and fauna of the rainforest or a serene kayaking journey along one of the river’s atmospheric tributaries. Alternatively, just stay put and enjoy some downtime, a spa treatment and five-star service on board. Return to the riverboat for afternoon tea, then embark on another skiff adventure, perhaps opting for a fishing expedition or an intimate encounter with the diverse birdlife of the rainforest. As evening falls, savor a Peruvian-themed dinner featuring local delicacies. The night concludes with a hosted stargazing session beneath a (hopefully!) crystalline night sky.

Hotel: Pure Amazon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start your day bright and early with a dawn safari, keeping watch for pink dolphins, giant otters, and other early risers. Alternatively, enjoy a slower start before setting off on a guided visit a local riverside village – an excellent way to gain direct insight into the way of life of the ribereños who live in and around the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Afternoon Cooking Class: After lunch, join our chefs for a hands-on cooking class, learning to prepare Amazonian dishes using fresh, local ingredients. As the day winds down, enjoy an evening of live entertainment, featuring music and stories from the heart of the Amazon Basin.

Hotel: Pure Amazon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

It may be your final day, but you have one last opportunity to explore. Choose between a morning birdwatching excursion or, depending on the season, a farewell visit to the rainforest before returning to the riverboat. Spend the afternoon at leisure, enjoying the on-board amenities and savoring the splendor, sights and sounds of your surroundings. As dusk falls and the night comes on, gather for an elegant farewell dinner, sharing stories and highlights of your adventure.

Hotel: Pure Amazon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, disembark at Nauta. Reflect on the unique experiences and unforgettable sights of your journey as you prepare to return home, carrying with you the memories of an extraordinary adventure in the Amazon Basin. There will be a stop at the Belen market, a cultural museum, and a café along the way to the airport for a final bit of exploration. After the flight to Lima, you will be able to check in for your overnight flight back to Milwaukee. (Arriving September 24^th)

Meals: Breakfast

Hotels, tour itinerary, and tour inclusions are subject to change.

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Tour Highlights

Lima, the Capital of Peru, was founded on 18th January 1535, by Spanish Conquistador Francisco Pizarro, and quickly became known as the city of the Kings
Cusco City, this place effortlessly enchants, bombarding the senses with a swirl of art, religion, music, architecture, food, and fiestas.
The Sacred Valley, popularly known as El Valle Sagrado, located 1h30 from Cusco airport.
Machu Picchu Archaeological Complex, the best-known archaeological site on The Amazon. Raw, vast, and encapsulating the real spirit of the Amazon, the northern
The Amazon. Raw, vast, and encapsulating the real spirit of the Amazon, the northern Amazon Basin is home to
the eponymous river that wells up from the depths of the Peruvian jungle before its long, languorous passage
through Brazil to the distant Atlantic Ocean
Amazon Basin is home to the eponymous river that wells up from the depths of the Peruvian jungle before its long, languorous passage through Brazil to the distant Atlantic
Fox Inclusion – Journey to Machu Picchu aboard the Hiram Bingham Train, the luxury train of South America

Fox Tour Manager!

A Tour Manager from Fox World Travel will accompany the group offering peace of mind as you travel! *

We’ll also have a professional Abercrombie & Kent Tour Director and local driver/guides for transfers and included experiences!

Hotel Accommodations

3-Nights Lima
2-Nights Cusco
1-Night Machu Picchu
2-Nights
4-Nights aboard the Pure Amazon

Dining

11 Breakfasts
9 Lunches
7 Dinners

Transportation

Airfare from Milwaukee to Lima, Peru, including air taxes and fees
Round-trip airport/hotel motorcoach transfers when using group air

A&K Sanctuary’s state-of-the-art riverboat, Pure Amazon

The Amazon Basin is one of the greatest remaining wildernesses on earth. Realistically, there’s only one way to explore it: by boat. And there’s only one way to explore it in the highest of high style: aboard A&K Sanctuary’s state-of-the-art riverboat, Pure Amazon, which launches in mid-2025 with three-, four- and seven-night itineraries in the vast Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, in northern Peru. The opportunities for wildlife-spotting are exceptional, and the small scale of Pure Amazon – just 12 superbly appointed, Adriana Granato, Studio Ibsen-designed cabins accommodating a maximum of 22 passengers, with a staff-to-guest ratio of one-to-one – guarantees an intimate, highly personalised experience.

Pricing

Air and Tour Package

Airfare Included
Guided Tour & Inclusions

$12,801.00

*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy

Tour Only Package

Purchase Your Own Air
Guided Tour & Inclusions

$11,601.00

*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy

Early Booking Discount

Deposit by June 30, 2025, and receive $250.00 off per person

Group Tour Manager

Rose Gray

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Important Information

Initial Deposit: $6,400.00 per person Double Occupancy & $11,150 Single Traveler Deposit (non-refundable)

Fox Professional Fee: Package price includes a $50.00 non-refundable Professional Fee per reservation. Fee will be charged at the time of deposit and will show as an additional payment from Fox World Travel.

Final Payment: No later than June 15, 2026

Requirements: Valid US passport is necessary with a minimum validity of 6 months from return date.

Not Included: Airline flights on land-only packages, airline luggage fees if applicable, gratuities for airport porters, meals (other than those included in the package), optional excursions, travel insurance and any items of a personal nature.

Terms: A minimum number of travelers is required for the tour to operate and send a Fox World Travel tour manager to accompany the group. In the event the minimum number is not reached, the tour may still include a professional, local guide in destination. Hotels, experiences, and daily itinerary are subject to change.

Physical Limitations: Some activities may require a good level of physical fitness and stamina. Participants should be in good physical condition to ensure their safety, comfort, and enjoyment during the trip. In some locations, guests will be required to walk on uneven terrain and climb stairs without handrails. Participants should have awareness of any altitude or respiratory issues as the highest elevation in Cusco is over 11,152 ft.

Group Air: A minimum of 10 passengers is needed for the group air. Air is non-refundable after ticketing. Flights are currently pending. The air-inclusive package includes air that has not yet been assigned, the identity of the carrier, which may include the carrier`s code-share partner, will be assigned and disclosed at a later date. Price includes approximate air taxes and fees. Air package pricing is subject to change until contracted due to the volatility of airfare costs. Checked luggage fees may apply. Frequent Flier miles may not be available to group air travel. Pricing and flight options from other cities available upon request. Fox World Travel has no control over flight or equipment changes, seat assignments, delays, or cancellations. Airline tickets will be non-refundable once issued. Changes will be subject to a fee plus any fare difference. Additional restrictions may apply. Pricing and flight options from other cities available upon request

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Cancellation Penalties:

From date of deposit to June 15, 2026: Initial Deposit and Fox fee

June 16 – September 11, 2026: No Refunds

Fox World Cancellation Fee of $100.00 per reservation will apply in addition to any Fox Group Vacation or vendor cancellation penalties. Air tickets are non-refundable once ticketed.

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Note: Daily Itinerary is subject to change. Order of sightseeing may change throughout the itinerary. Substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to uncontrollable factors.

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Pure Amazon & Machu Picchu Wonders with Rose Gray

No visit to Peru is complete without witnessing the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu archeology and the Amazon rainforest’s eye-opening biodiversity. This trip takes on both, and more.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Friday, September 11 – Depart USA-Lima

Day 2: Saturday, September 12 – Welcome to Lima!

Day 3: Sunday, September 13 – Lima

Day 4: Monday, September 14 – Lima-Cusco-Sacred Valley

Day 5: Tuesday, September 15 – Sacred Valley

Day 6: Wednesday, September 16 – Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu

Day 7: Thursday, September 17 – Machu Picchu – Sacred Valley - Cusco

Day 8: Friday, September 18 – Cusco

Day 9: Saturday, September 19 – Embarkation Day

Day 10: Sunday, September 20 – Iquitos

Day 11: Monday, September 21 – Iquitos

Day 12: September 22 – Iquitos

Day 13: September 23 – Disembarkation

Day 14: September 24 – Arrive back to Milwaukee

Tour Highlights

Fox Tour Manager!

Hotel Accommodations

Dining

Transportation

A&K Sanctuary’s state-of-the-art riverboat, Pure Amazon

Pricing

Group Tour Manager

Rose Gray

Important Information

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Pure Amazon & Machu Picchu Wonders with Rose Gray

No visit to Peru is complete without witnessing the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu archeology and the Amazon rainforest’s eye-opening biodiversity. This trip takes on both, and more.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Friday, September 11 – Depart USA-Lima

Day 2: Saturday, September 12 – Welcome to Lima!

Day 3: Sunday, September 13 – Lima

Day 4: Monday, September 14 – Lima-Cusco-Sacred Valley

Day 5: Tuesday, September 15 – Sacred Valley

Day 6: Wednesday, September 16 – Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu

Day 7: Thursday, September 17 – Machu Picchu – Sacred Valley - Cusco

Day 8: Friday, September 18 – Cusco

Day 9: Saturday, September 19 – Embarkation Day

Day 10: Sunday, September 20 – Iquitos

Day 11: Monday, September 21 – Iquitos

Day 12: September 22 – Iquitos

Day 13: September 23 – Disembarkation

Day 14: September 24 – Arrive back to Milwaukee

Tour Highlights

Fox Tour Manager!

Hotel Accommodations

Dining

Transportation

A&K Sanctuary’s state-of-the-art riverboat, Pure Amazon

Pricing

Group Tour Manager

Rose Gray

Important Information

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