11-Nights Signature: Peru from Machu Picchu to the Amazon Jungle - National Geographic Signature

Signature: Peru from Machu Picchu to the Amazon Jungle
Journey from Peru’s arid coast to the Andes, and deep into the Amazon rainforest. Explore the lost city of Machu Picchu before immersing yourself in the wilds of the Amazon Jungle. Guided by experts, uncover the layers of culture and nature that define this extraordinary land.

Highlights
Become a Citizen Scientist of the Wired Amazon Program as you join researchers to learn more about what is involved in the research and discovery process of different species, Watch a kaleidoscope of macaws and parrots descend to feed on clay at sunrise, Join the museum curator for a private look at ancient Peruvian treasures spanning 5,000 years of history, Meet a National Geographic Grantee and Quechua women reviving traditional Inca weaving, Explore the Lost City of the Incas with an expert guide to uncover its secrets

Group Leader
All National Geographic Signature group trips are accompanied by one of our National Geographic Expedition Leaders throughout. The aim of the Expedition Leaders is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.

Group Size Notes
Max. 22, Avg. 16.

Meals Included
11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 8 dinners

What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet
Your Expedition Leader and Group, Lima Signature Moment: Museo Larco Tour Led by a Curator, Lima Signature Moment: Women's Weaving Co-Op Textile Experience, Cusco
Your Foodie Moment: Nuna Raymi Potato Experience Dinner, Cusco Signature Moment: Amazon Citizen Science Experience, Tambopata.
Arrival transfer. Private Casa Taller Víctor Delfin Visit & Reception. Cooking Class Welcome Dinner. Internal flight from Lima to Cusco. Pisac Ruins Guided Tour. Farm-to-Table Lunch and Corn Lecture. Cerámicas Seminario Workshop Visit. Ollantaytambo Ruins Visit. Machu Picchu Guided Tour. Maras Salt Mines and Moray Visit. Cusco Orientation Walk. Expert-Led Cusco City Tour and Picnic. Internal flight between Cusco and the Amazon. Canopy Observation Tower. Wired Amazon Night Talks. Macaw Clay Lick visit. AmazonCam Research Project. Local Amazonian Farm Visit. Brazil Nut Sustainability Trail. Aerobotany Immersive Experience. Internal flight from the Amazon Jungle to Lima. Free time to enjoy hotel/lodge amenities. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expert Throughout. Porterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehicles. Tips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.