Holiday Season in Peru: 2025

9 Days from the Pacific to the Andes and the Amazon

 

From Lima and Cusco to Machu Picchu and the Amazon: A Journey From Fiorella’s Bucket List

This festive season, our Peru Country Manager, Fiorella Freyre, is sharing an itinerary that is especially close to her heart. It combines Peru’s cultural treasures with the wild beauty of the Amazon, crafted as a seamless nine-day journey.

It’s the kind of trip she would recommend to her own friends and family, authentic, elevated, and designed to surprise travelers with the depth and diversity of Peru. For your guests, it’s a flexible holiday-ready itinerary: quick to package, easy to sell, and unforgettable to experience.

Best For

Couples, small groups, or families who want to experience Peru’s most iconic sites alongside lesser-known cultural encounters. This itinerary is perfect for travelers who value comfort, authenticity, and meaningful guiding.

Why Now

The festive season through February is one of the best times to experience both the Andes and the Amazon. With flexible timing and efficient connections, this year-end itinerary is ready to be branded, tailored, and shared with your guests.

The Itinerary at a Glance

Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Route: Lima → Sacred Valley → Cusco → Machu Picchu → Cusco → Iquitos → Amazon Cruise

Highlights

  • Explore Lima’s historic center and the renowned Larco Museum, with lunch in its lush gardens.

  • A full-day Sacred Valley immersion: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras, Moray, and Chinchero.

  • Machu Picchu with a private guide, complete with storytelling that brings the Lost City to life.

  • Cusco’s highlights and nearby Inca ruins, including Sacsayhuamán and Qenqo.

  • A luxury 4D/3N Amazon River Cruise led by expert naturalist guides.

  • Seamless logistics and curated connections throughout.

Quick Facts

  • Duration: 9 days / 8 nights.

  • Access: Daily flights connect Lima, Cusco, and Iquitos.

  • Climate: Lima is warm and coastal; Sacred Valley and Cusco average 10–20 °C (50–68 °F); Amazon is humid and tropical.

  • Included: Private guiding, transfers, characterful accommodations, luxury Amazon cruise, and 24/7 WhatsApp support in English, Spanish, and German.

What Happens Next

  • Get in touch with dates, group size, guest profile, and must-haves.

  • Receive a white-label proposal (itinerary + pricing breakdowns) within 48 hours.

  • Together, we'll fine-tune the itineraries, and once your guests are on the ground, Fiorella and the Peru office will support them every step of the way, 24/7 (via WhatsApp).

 
Stephan Schier

Seattle resident and WhereNext Director of Global Ops enjoys rock climbing (44 years and counting), sailing, and leisurely pedaling his Dutch Opafiets (grandpa bike) to gather groceries. He’s a lover of road trips and working from our Bogotá office.

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