Price increase for a private solo room

A shared room is USD $5,299, if you are looking to upgrade to a single room the trip cost would be USD$6,699

1) is the roundtrip flight from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado included? 2) Reviews mention the Jaguar - what is this? is this part of the trip? 3) I am unsure which trail to do Inca or Lares. What do I do? 4) Is Inca crowded in November? 5) I am solo traveler. Is that ok?

1. Yes, the internal flight is included in the tour cost. 2. The Jaguar was the nickname we had for this tour up until 2021 when we decided to change the name of the tour. Many of our guests refer to this tour as the Jaguar in their reviews. Although the name of the tour has changed the itinerary hasn't, meaning that the experiences and places we travel are still the same. 3. Both the Lares Trail and the Inca Trail are popular trekking routes in Peru that lead to the iconic Machu Picchu. However, they offer distinct experiences in terms of scenery, culture, difficulty, and accessibility. In summary, the Lares Trail offers a more off-the-beaten-path experience with a focus on local culture, while the Inca Trail combines history, archaeological sites, and stunning views as you follow in the footsteps of the ancient Incas. The choice between the two trails depends on your preferences for scenery, cultural interaction, difficulty level, and availability of permits. 4. November is generally considered the shoulder season for trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. While it's not as busy as the peak tourist months of May to August, it can still have a moderate number of trekkers. Overall, trekking the Inca Trail in November can offer a more tranquil experience compared to the peak months. If you prefer to avoid larger crowds while still enjoying the trail and its historical and scenic highlights, November could be a good time to consider. 5. Being a solo traveller is 100% ok! For solo travelers, we'll pair you with another person of the same gender to share rooms and if there's no one suitable to share with, there's no forced single supplement. However, if you specifically request your own rooms, you can opt to pay the single supplement.

Machu Picchu & Amazon Adventure

10 days

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Start and end in Cusco

5.0

64 traveler reviews

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Exploring Cusco city and learning its history, hiking, biking, Machu Picchu, and the jungle were a blast, once in a lifetime.
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Operator: Active Adventures
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 14
Ages 16+

Itinerary

Day 1
Cuzco
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ), Av. Velasco Astete S/N, Wanchaq, Cusco 08006, Peru (On the first day of the trip we can either pick you up from the Cuzco airport (CUZ) )
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk around Cuzco city
- Visit Sacsayhuamán fortress
- Explore Cuzco street markets
Optional Activities
- Relax in Plaza de Armas town square
Landmarks
Sacsayhuamán
Plaza de Armas
Cuzco
Day 2
Pisac
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride through Sacred Valley
- Explore Pisac mercado artesanal (craft market)
- Hike to Pisac ruins
Landmarks
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Pisac
Urubamba Valley
Day 3
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Meals
Breakfast (Very early breakfast)
Included Activities
- Hike to Inti Punku (Sun Gate)
- Explore Machu Picchu ruins
Landmarks
Inti Punku (Sun Gate)
Machu Picchu
Day 3
Machu Picchu
Meals
Breakfast (Early breakfast)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Explore Machu Picchu ruins independently
Optional Activities
- Hike back to Sun Gate for unique perspective
Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Day 3
Machu Picchu Trek
Included Activities
- Trek to Machu Picchu begins
Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Day 6
Machu Picchu to Cuzco
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Explore Machu Picchu independently
Optional Activities
- Hike back to Sun Gate for unique perspective (Lares Trail travelers)
Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Day 7
Cuzco
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Cuzco's central streets
- Explore temples, museums, churches, and fortresses independently
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking guided tour
- Hiking guided tour
- Horseback riding guided tour
Landmarks
Plaza de Armas
Cuzco
Day 8
Cuzco to Amazon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight to Puerto Maldonado
- Motorised canoe journey down Tambopata River
- Jungle lodge arrival and foot exploration
- Nocturnal spotlight canoe trip for caiman
Landmarks
Puerto Maldonado
Tambopata River
Amazon
Day 9
Amazon Jungle
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore jungle trails by canoe and foot
- Learn about indigenous people and medicinal plants
Optional Activities
- Afternoon hike with naturalist guide on little-known trails
- Evening jungle walk searching for nocturnal wildlife
Landmarks
Amazon rainforest
Day 10
Amazon to Cuzco
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional Alejandro Velasco Astete (CUZ), Av. Velasco Astete S/N, Wanchaq, Cusco 08006, Peru (On the last day we’ll fly you to Cuzco Airport in time for the flights below.)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Boat journey back to Puerto Maldonado
- Flight to Cuzco
Landmarks
Puerto Maldonado
Cuzco

Landmarks
Sacsayhuamán
Plaza de Armas
Cuzco

Landmarks
Sacred Valley of the Incas
Pisac
Urubamba Valley

Landmarks
Inti Punku (Sun Gate)
Machu Picchu

Landmarks
Machu Picchu

Landmarks
Machu Picchu

Landmarks
Machu Picchu

Landmarks
Plaza de Armas
Cuzco

Landmarks
Puerto Maldonado
Tambopata River
Amazon

Landmarks
Amazon rainforest

Landmarks
Puerto Maldonado
Cuzco

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Overall rating based on 64 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.8
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.5
Food
4.8
Tour Operator
4.9

Edward
January 28th, 2024
4
We traveled with Active Adventures to Peru to hike the Inca Trail. The local guides were amazing. The itinerary was...
We traveled with Active Adventures to Peru to hike the Inca Trail. The local guides were amazing. The itinerary was well thought out and gave us great cultural experience. The food was great. However, their customer service was subpar. I have traveled with several other tour companies over the years, and they have always been helpful in giving us tips on pre and post trip logistics. When we booked the trip they were not all that helpful in answering questions we had to get more clarity on details we needed to schedule the rest of our trip. We learned on the trip that they gave other guests different information (that was more accurate). They also changed the overall itinerary and did not tell us that until the trip started. The changes were fine but it required us to change our post trip flights and it would have been better to know that before the trip. Finally, the hotel rooms for the first two nights in Cusco were subpar for what I would expect for what we paid for the trip.Show more
Traveled in November 2023
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Henry
January 17th, 2018
5
Magnificent Cusco and Machu Picchu. Delicious food, beautiful city, well organized hike and excellent Eric and Hosea
Traveled in December 2017
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Michael
March 28th, 2018
5
This trip was spectacular! It exceeded my expectations! The scenery was majestic and the food and culture was awesome.
Traveled in November 2018
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Andrew
April 20th, 2018
5
My adventure in Peru was amazing. My guide Zach was very knowledgeable and helpful with anything you could throw at...
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Traveled in March 2018
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Flora
April 24th, 2018
5
It was definitely trip of life time. I loved the adventure.
Traveled in March 2018
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Roya
February 5th, 2018
5
We had an amazing trip trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu and then Flying to Puerto Maldonado to explore the...
We had an amazing trip trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu and then Flying to Puerto Maldonado to explore the Amazon Rain forest. We were incredibly well cared for by our Active Adventures trip guide, Zack. The 4 day trek to Machu Pichu was guided by Wilson. He made sure that each of us was able to complete the trip, by encouraging us and teaching us about the spiritual nature of the area. He watched our pace carefully and made sure that each of us felt supported. Our group of 4 close friends will be forever grateful for the experiences that we had on this trip.Show more
Traveled in March 2018
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Robin
May 23rd, 2018
5
Eric Farfan was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable, patient, kind, and had so much respect for my fear of...
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Traveled in August 2018
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David
May 30th, 2018
5
Wonderful experience. The four day Classic Inca Trail hike that ended at Machu Picchu was by far the best part of the...
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Traveled in May 2018
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Andrew
May 6th, 2018
4
Awesome experience! All went well and our guide (Danny) was fantastic! No bad days!
Traveled in May 2018
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Kristina
June 19th, 2018
5
What an adventure! We had an amazing trip led by our fearless leader Gustavo. We had a great crew helping us and we...
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Traveled in May 2018