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Image of a couple posing in front of Machu Picchu in Peru - KILROY
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Recommended duration

13 days

Starts/Ends

Lima

Travel type

Honeymoon

Inclusions

Flights, accommodation and activities

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Marvel at the iconic Lost City of the Incas, go wild on jungle walks in the Amazon Rainforest and spend a romantic sunset on the sand dunes of the Paracas desert on this unforgettable honeymoon adventure through Peru.

 

Start your honeymoon in the bustling metropolis of Lima. Explore the city by bike with a local guide and visit top sights including Miraflores and Huaca Pucllana. Then fly to Cusco to delve into the heart of the ancient Inca Empire.

Spend a night at the thrilling Skylodge - hanging shelters with magnificent views of the Sacred Valley. Zip line or climb up the Via Ferrata to reach this unique accommodation. Hike to the serene archaeological site of Wiñayhuayna and explore the ruins of Machu Picchu on a guided tour. 

Continue the adventure in the Amazon Rainforest. Fly to Puerto Maldonado and spend two nights in an eco-lodge in the heart of the jungle and reached by boat. Enjoy an ethnobotanical walk and visit to the Taricaya Reserve while you're here. 

The next stop is Paracas for a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands to see various animals including sea lions, pelicans and dolphins. Visit the Paracas Nature Reserve to see even more wildlife, including flamingos. Finish with an exciting dune buggy ride through the Paracas Desert to enjoy a glass of champagne from top of a sand dune as the sun sets. 

*From price per person based on shared accommodation

What's included
  • Return economy class flights from the UK to Peru
  • 12 nights of accommodation in 3-4* hotels and a jungle lodge
  • All airport transfers
  • All domestic flights (Lima - Cusco - Puerto Maldonado - Lima)
  • City bike tour in Lima
  • Guided afternoon trek to Wiñayhuayna
  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu
  • Ethnobotanical Walk in the Amazon Rainforest
  • Jungle walk and visit to Taricaya Reserve
  • Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve Day Trip
  • Romantic Desert Experience in Paracas
  • 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
  • Booking fees
  • Services of your own travel advisor
What's not included
  • Travel insurance (but we can help you with that)
  • Vaccinations (ask us about our discount with Nomad Travel)
  • Meals (unless otherwise specified)
  • Additional activities
  • Hotel taxes (approx. USD $30 to be paid locally)
  • Tips for local guides

Suggested Itinerary: Peru Honeymoon Adventure

Home - Lima - Cusco - Puerto Maldonado - Paracas - Lima - Home

This itinerary is just a suggestion and can be customised to suit your unique travel plans. Make it longer, make it shorter. Add in the things you want to do. Get in touch with our travel experts to turn this itinerary into your dream honeymoon package.

Lima City Tour

Welcome to Peru and the start of your unforgettable honeymoon!

On arrival at Lima International Airport, you'll be met by a pickup service ready to take you to your accommodation for the next two nights - Casa Andina. This hotel is located in the heart of Miraflores, just minutes from the Pacific coast and surrounded by the best restaurants and shops in Lima.

Spend your first evening relaxing after your flight. The following day head out on a bike tour of the city with a local guide.

Biking through Lima is a fun and active way to explore the city's enclaves while getting a sense of the local character. You will visit top sights around Miraflores and Barranco, including the Kennedy Park, Huaca Pucllana, Park of love, Larcomar, Bridge of Sights and Plaza Barranco. As you ride you will enjoy amazing views of the Pacific Ocean and street art, learn stories and fun facts about the neighbourhoods and local culture.

Cusco Night at the Skylodge

A short flight takes you to Cusco - the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel Amerindia where you can take it easy and acclimatise to the altitude.

The following day enjoy a leisurely morning in Cusco. Wander the historic streets, admire the mix of Inca and colonial architecture and perhaps do a spot of souvenir shopping. Later in the afternoon you'll be transferred to the remarkable Skylodge in the Sacred Valley.

These transparent luxury capsules hang from the top of a mountain* and offer you the unique chance to sleep like a condor in its nest while appreciating the impressive views of this magic and mystical valley.

To reach these unique capsules, you can either ascend via zipline or climb up the Via Ferrata. Once at the lodge you'll be greeted with a warm mate or coffee. Dinner is served later in the evening.

*Not a fan of heights? Not a problem! This is a customisable itinerary, so you can pick accommodation that suits you - whether that's a pod attached to a cliffside or something more traditional on land.

Machu Picchu Lost City of the Incas

After your once-in-a-lifetime night under the stars in your transparent pod, enjoy breakfast before choosing to rappel or zipline back down. After your descent you'll be transferred to Ollantaytambo and catch the train to KM 104 for an afternoon trek to Wiñayhuayna.

Built into a steep hillside overlooking the Urubamba River, Wiñayhuayna is a serene archaeological site with housing complexes connected by a staircase and fountain structures. From here continue to Inti Punku, where sweeping views of Machu Picchu await. End the day with a bus transfer to Aguas Calientes where you'll spend the night.

The following day you'll join an immersive guided tour of Machu Picchu - one of the world's seven new wonders. Learn about its illustrious past from a professional guide with plenty of time capture photos and opt to hike to Huayna Picchu.

Later in the afternoon take the train back to Cusco for another night in the Inca capital.

Puerto Maldonado Into the Amazon

It's time to swap history for nature with a flight from Cusco to Puerto Maldonado - the jumping off point for trips into the Amazon Rainforest.

You'll be met at the airport in Puerto Maldonado and transferred by boat to your eco-lodge in the heart of the jungle. It's a 1hr boat ride with the chance to spot wildlife as you travel along the Madre de Dios River.

Arrive at your eco-lodge and settle in your private bungalow before joining an ethnobotanical walk. The trail winds past giant Kapok trees, walking palms and strangler figs with a soundtrack of native birds emanating from the jungle. Before dinner there's also the optional to join a night walk to explore the surrounding jungle when nocturnal animals make an appearance.

The following day you'll take a guided walk into the Taricaya Reserve to admire the towering trees from canopy walkways and suspension bridges. Catch a glimpse of flying macaws, parrots, toucans or the infamous Harpy eagle. Continue into the reserve to reach the animal rescue centre where you will encounter many different wild animals including a jaguar, puma, spider monkeys, howler monkeys, tapirs and more. Stop at the butterfly house before returning to the lodge for lunch.

After lunch walk to the agroforestry farm and visit the reforestation projects of mahogany, cedar, cocoa, coffee and tropical flowers. Visit the Taricaya turtle project and its artificial beaches. Return to the lodge in your own inflatable boat as the sun sets. Take a rest before finishing the day’s activities with a caiman search along the river’s edge in a motorboat under moonlight. End the day with a farewell dinner.

Paracas And the Ballestas Islands

After your final night and breakfast in the Amazon, depart for a scenic boat ride back to Puerto Maldonado for your flight to Lima. Arriving at Lima airport you will be met and transferred to Paracas - a small town on the southern coast of Peru and the best base for trips into the Paracas National Reserve.

The following day you will discover how biologically diverse this region of the country truly is, starting with a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands - known as the 'poor man's Galapagos'. As you cruise west from the tiny beach town of Paracas, you won't be able to miss the Candelabra geoglyph, a150m high and 50m wide figure of a candlestick etched into the mountain, rumoured to have been an ancient guide for sailors or a connection to the Nazca lines.

On the Ballestas Islands you'll spot large families of sea lions sleeping on the shores, as well as Peruvian pelicans and other impressive varieties of seabird species. Watch out for dolphins too!

Returning back to Paracas, you'll continue to the Paracas National Reserve for a guided tour. Visit the Mirador de Flamencos and see flamingos eating at the shore. Stop at the Centro de Interpretacion to learn about all the fauna in the reserve. In this centre you can see skeletons of whales, sea lions, and penguins. To finish your tour, go off-road in the desert towards beautiful Lagunillas Beach, where you can enjoy lunch with a view (not included). You can also opt for a swim before heading back to Paracas town.

The next day is at leisure, but in the late afternoon there's a treat in store for you when you hop into a dune buggy for an exciting 25-minute ride through the Paracas desert. Feel the thrill as you speed across the rolling sand dunes, reaching one of the highest points to soak in the stunning views and snap some photos.

At this scenic spot, try your hand at sand boarding down the soft slopes. Later, unwind and watch the sunset from a spectacular vantage point, complete with chilled champagne, fresh fruit, snacks, and other refreshments. If the skies are clear, you’ll also get to marvel at the incredible starlit sky.

Lima Time to depart

After your magical time in the desert, transfer back to Lima international airport for your return flight home to the UK.

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