FROM ANDES TO AMAZON — 12 DAYS
12 days | From $5,930 pp
Experience the private Gay Peru Adventure Tour—a 12-day odyssey across two extraordinary worlds. From the vibrant culinary soul of coastal Lima, venture deep into the Amazon’s lush biodiversity before ascending to the tranquil, high-altitude serenity of the Andes.
Immerse yourself in the living traditions of the Sacred Valley, traverse the legendary Short Inca Trail to reach the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu, and ground yourself in the imperial history of Cusco.
This is more than a trip; it is a seamlessly curated blend of nature, refined luxury, and authentic cultural belonging.
PRIVATE ADVENTURE, DESIGNED WITH UNDERSTANDING
Adventure should create freedom, not uncertainty.
View coordinates room preferences, private services, guiding and local support before the journey begins. Hotels and travel partners are selected for professionalism, service and their ability to welcome every traveler respectfully.
Because the journey is private, couples, friends and solo LGBTQ+ travelers can explore at their own pace without adapting to a fixed group dynamic.
Your identity is understood naturally.
The focus remains on the landscapes, wildlife, cultures and experiences that brought you to Peru.
RETREATS BY SOMI
Beyond the itinerary
Day 1
WELCOME TO PERU
Arrive in Lima, where a private View representative will welcome you and accompany you to your selected hotel in Miraflores or Barranco.
The remainder of the day is free to rest, walk beside the Pacific or begin discovering the city at your own pace.
Meals: None
Stay: Villa Barranco / Hotel B
Day 2
LIMA THROUGH CULTURE AND FLAVOR
Begin with a privately guided market visit alongside a local chef, discovering the ingredients, aromas and cultural influences behind contemporary Peruvian cuisine.
Continue with a hands-on cooking experience designed as an introduction to Peru through flavor rather than a conventional city tour.
Later, explore Barranco streets with optional visit to one or two privately held Peruvian art collections, selected according to availability and your interests.
The day reveals Lima through the people shaping its cuisine and creative identity—not simply through its monuments.
The evening remains free for your preferred restaurant, sunset cocktails or an optional introduction to Lima’s LGBTQ+ scene.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 3
FROM THE PACIFIC TO THE AMAZON
Fly from Lima to Puerto Maldonado, where the landscape, temperature and rhythm of the journey change almost immediately.
After being welcomed by the rainforest team, continue by road and river toward your selected Tambopata lodge.
As the city gradually disappears, tropical vegetation and the sounds of the forest introduce the first chapter of your Amazon experience.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Stay: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion / Tambopata Research Center
Day 4
HE FOREST AWAKENS
Begin exploring the rainforest with a specialist naturalist guide.
Depending on the selected lodge and seasonal conditions, the day may include forest trails, observation platforms, oxbow Saldoval lake or wildlife searches by boat.
Rather than following a rigid checklist, the experience responds to the rhythms of the forest and the wildlife present that day.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Stay: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion / Tambopata Research Center
Day 5
DEEPER INTO TAMBOPATA
Continue discovering Tambopata through another combination of guided forest and river experiences.
You may encounter monkeys, tropical birds, river wildlife and the intricate relationships connecting plants, insects and animals within the rainforest.
The afternoon offers time to enjoy the lodge before an optional night walk or evening river excursion.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Stay: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion / Tambopata Research Center
Day 6
FROM THE RAINFOREST TO THE SACRED VALLEY
Travel by river and road to Puerto Maldonado Airport for your flight to Cusco.
Upon arrival, meet your private View representative and continue directly into the Sacred Valley. Its lower elevation provides a gentler transition into the Andes after several days in the tropical lowlands.
Settle into your selected hotel and enjoy an unhurried afternoon surrounded by mountains and open landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Las Qolqas / Tambo del Inca Luxury Collection
Day 7
SPACE TO ARRIVE
Today is intentionally relaxed, allowing your body time to adjust naturally to the altitude.
Enjoy the hotel, request a spa or wellness experience, take a gentle walk or spend the day resting within the valley.
The pause is part of the journey. Before walking toward Machu Picchu, there is time to breathe, recover and connect with the landscape.
Meals: Breakfast
Stay: Las Qolqas / Tambo del Inca Luxury Collection
Day 8
THE LIVING SACRED VALLEY
Experience the Sacred Valley through its landscapes, people and living traditions.
The day may include a privately hosted encounter connected to Andean cuisine, agriculture, native crops, textiles or contemporary community life at Willoq Indigenous village.
Continue to Ollantaytambo to explore its monumental Inca architecture and historic streets before preparing for the following day’s trek.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Stay: Las Qolqas / Tambo del Inca Luxury Collection
Day 9
WALKING INTO WONDER
Begin early with a private transfer to Ollantaytambo and board the train toward Kilometer 104, the starting point of the Short Inca Trail.
Cross the Urubamba River and begin walking through cloud forest toward the archaeological site of Chachabamba. Continue upward to Wiñay Wayna, one of the most remarkable sites along the Inca road.
After lunch, follow the ancient trail toward Inti Punku, the Sun Gate, where Machu Picchu appears for the first time below.
Descend toward the citadel before continuing to Aguas Calientes to unwind with a relaxing evening massage.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch, Dinner
Stay: Casa del Sol / Inkaterra Pueblo Hotel
Day 10
MACHU PICCHU, SEEN MORE DEEPLY
Return to Machu Picchu in the morning for a private guided exploration.
After approaching the citadel on foot the previous day, today offers time to understand its architecture, history and relationship with the surrounding mountains.
Later, return aboard the panoramic train to Ollantaytambo and continue privately to Cusco.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Stay: Casa Clara / Palacio del Inca Luxury Collection
Day 11
CUSCO, WHERE THE JOURNEY COMES TOGETHER
Explore Cusco privately, beginning at Qorikancha and Cathedral before continuing through the historic streets and artistic neighborhood of San Blas.
In the afternoon, extend the experience toward archaeological sites such as Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara or Tambomachay. The journey may conclude with a respectful private experience inspired by Andean traditions lead by a native Shaman, followed by a selected farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Stay: Casa Clara / Palacio del Inca Luxury Collection
Day 12
THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
After breakfast, transfer privately to Cusco Airport for your onward flight.
Additional nights in Cusco or extensions to Lake Titicaca, Arequipa, the Galápagos or another destination in South America can be arranged.
The journey began beside the Pacific, entered the heart of the rainforest and followed an ancient trail into Machu Picchu.
What remains is the feeling of having experienced Peru with every sense.
Meals: Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION
PLACES CHOSEN FOR HOW THEY MAKE YOU FEEL
The journey includes ten nights in selected upscale boutique or five-star hotels.
Each property is chosen for its relationship with the destination: coastal character in Lima, historic architecture in Arequipa, stillness beside Lake Titicaca, natural surroundings in the Sacred Valley and cultural atmosphere in Cusco.
Final hotels depend on availability, travel dates and preferred accommodation level. Suites, premium rooms and distinctive upgrades can be requested.
Hotel B, Lima
Hotel B, Lima
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 11 nights in hand-selected, upscale boutique hotels and authentic rainforest lodges.
- Daily gourmet breakfasts and curated meals throughout your journey.
- Private, expert-led tours and seamless door-to-door transportation.
- Immersive 3-night Tambopata Amazon lodge experience with expert naturalist guides.
- Short Inca Trail trek with private specialist guide and dedicated support.
- Reserved Machu Picchu entrance and panoramic Vistadome train journey.
- Exclusive, private cultural and culinary encounters tailored to you.
- Personalized pre-trip planning and dedicated local support from our team on the ground.
NOT INCLUDED
- International airfare
- Domestic flights (unless specified in your itinerary)
- Travel and medical insurance
- Meals and beverages not expressly listed
- Optional second entrance to Machu Picchu
- Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain tickets
- Optional spa, wellness, or hotel services
- Early check-in or late check-out
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Vaccinations, medication, or personal health-related costs
- Services not explicitly included in your final confirmed proposal
OPTIONAL ENHANCEMENTS
- Premium or suite accommodation upgrades
- Private photography during the Short Inca Trail
- Wellness experience before the trek
- Private picnic or culinary experience in the Sacred Valley
- Additional night at Machu Picchu
- Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain entrance
- Extended Cusco stay
- Lake Titicaca or Arequipa extension
- Galápagos or wider South America extension
- PRICING
Based on two travelers sharing a double or twin room at 4 star hotels.
This is a privately designed journey. A personalized quotation will be prepared after understanding your dates, preferences and desired accommodation level.
FROM US$____ PER PERSON
Private Consultation
Your Story Deserves An Extraordinary Journey
Tell us who you are traveling with, what inspires you and how you want the experience to feel.
A View travel designer will transform your ideas into a private LGBTQ+ journey through Peru or South America
Important Journey Information
Physical Level
Easy to Moderate.
The journey includes walking on uneven surfaces, archaeological terrain and stone steps.
Altitude
The itinerary travels from sea level into the Andes. Beginning in the Sacred Valley supports a more gradual adjustment before staying in Cusco.
Machu Picchu
Entrance schedules and visitor circuits are subject to availability and current regulations. The most suitable available route will be confirmed before travel.
Luggage
Train services to Machu Picchu apply separate luggage restrictions. View will coordinate the transportation or storage of your main luggage.
Travel Insurance
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance is strongly recommended.
Hotels and Services
Hotels, train schedules and specific experiences remain subject to availability until the reservation is confirmed.
THE VIEW DIFFERENCE
CREATED LOCALLY. DESIGNED PERSONALLY.
This journey is created and operated by View Signature Travels through GayPeruTours.com. Our Peru-based travel designers, operations team and private guides coordinate each element around the people participating. The result is a journey that feels personal rather than programmed: carefully selected hotels, meaningful encounters, seamless private services and a local team that remains connected from arrival to departure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
WHO IS THIS JOURNEY BEST SUITED FOR?
This journey is designed for travelers who want to experience several distinct regions of Peru rather than focusing only on Cusco and Machu Picchu. It is particularly suited to culturally curious couples, friends and solo LGBTQ+ travelers with approximately eleven days available.
CAN THE ITINERARY BE CUSTOMIZED?
Yes. Hotels, experiences, meals, pacing and extensions can be adapted around your interests and travel style.
CAN SAME-SEX COUPLES REQUEST ONE BED?
Yes. Room and bedding preferences are confirmed during planning and communicated directly to the selected hotels.
CAN SOLO LGBTQ+ TRAVELERS BOOK THIS JOURNEY?
Yes. The itinerary can be operated privately for one traveler with local assistance throughout the journey.
IS THIS TOUR SUITABLE FOR A HONEYMOON?
Yes. Romantic stays, private dining, room upgrades and celebration details can be incorporated.