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Ultimate Peru by River and Rail Abercrombie and Kent

Ultimate Peru by River and Rail

Exploring the Amazon basin by riverboat and the Andean Plateau by train, this exhilarating Peruvian adventure combines two bucket-list destinations in one incredible journey. Cruise the Amazon Basin aboard Pure Amazon, the region’s finest vessel. Then, explore the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco before boarding the Andean Explorer for a high-altitude rail journey to Lake Titicaca.

Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests.

About Abercrombie and Kent

We have been spinning dreams into remarkable adventures for discerning travellers for more than 60 years, ever since our founder pioneered the first modern luxury safari in Africa. Today we are the world’s leading travel company, taking guests to the earth’s wildest frontiers on all seven continents.

 

Your inclusions

  • Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
  • 2 nights accommodation at Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima
  • 3 nights aboard Pure Amazon, an A&K Sanctuary
  • 2 nights at Wyndham Grand Costa del Sol Lima Airport
  • 2 nights at Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Valle Sagrado
  • 2 nights at Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
  • 2 nights aboard Andean Explorer, A Belmond Train, Peru
  • 13 Breakfasts, 12 Dinners & 10 Lunches
  • Internal Air Included (Economy Class, $1,658 value) Lima/Iquitos/Lima/Cusco; Arequipa/Lima
  • English-Speaking Resident Tour Director and Local Guides
  • Entrance Fees, Taxes and All Gratuities Except Resident Tour Director


Price from

  • From $33,170 per person share twin. International flights are additional
  • Based on Set 2026 departures: 13 Apr, 15 Jun, 06 Jul, 03 Aug, 21 Sep, 19 Oct & 30 Nov 26
  • If you’d like to travel outside of the advertised travel dates please note additional costs will apply. Please ask in store for pricing and availability.
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  • Begin with an exploration of Peru’s vibrant culinary capital, Lima
  • Our local experts reveal Machu Picchu and Sacsayhuamán, as well as the colonial legacy of Cusco
  • Cruise Lake Titicaca to meet the islanders of the Uros and visit Taquille Island
  • Visit a project supported by Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy
  • Cruise for three nights aboard Pure Amazon, an A&K Sanctuary, spotting wildlife on shore with your expert onboard guides for a guided forest walk, swim or fish along the way
  • Cross one of the world’s highest rail routes aboard Andean Explorer, South America’s first luxury sleeper train
  • Watch the sunrise by the Lake Lagunillas before delving into the Sumbay Caves to see paintings dating back some 8,000 years

Itinerary

The capital of Peru and world-renowned culinary epicentre, Lima is a delightful mix of indigenous and colonial history, natural beauty and a Pacific-Coast vibe that’s laidback by day and electric by night.

Huaca Pucllana is an ancient clay-and-adobe pyramid sprawled in the midst of Lima’s urban Miraflores District. View its ongoing excavation before joining a local chef on a visit to a popular food market. Afterward, stop for a coffee tasting before strolling the city’s colourful Barranco and visit the Osma Museum. Later, help the chef prepare your dinner. 

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The Amazon Basin is one of the greatest remaining wildernesses on earth and the best way to explore it is aboard A&K Sanctuary’s boutique riverboat, Pure Amazon. Starting at remote Nauta, on the banks of the Marañón River, embark on a three-night river adventure in state-of-the-art comfort, with a staff-to-guest ratio of over 1:1 ensuring exceptional, personalized attention.

Meals - Breakfast and Dinner

In this paradise for birders, where vividly coloured macaws may be seen gliding over the river, set out on an expert-led birding excursion at dawn’s first light. Don’t miss the long-limbed spider monkey or an endearingly slow-moving sloth that may see in the forest canopy. Later, as the equatorial sun dips behind the treetops, you may opt for night safari by skiff, watching for the glowing eyes of caimans.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Each day along the ever-changing river brings with it new possibilities. You may spot the Amazon’s fabled pink dolphins or go ashore to visit a local village to learn about daily life deep in the Amazon. Tonight, gather for a farewell dinner on board.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Disembark and drive to Iquitos, where you visit a local project supported by A&K Philanthropy before flying to Lima.

Meals - Breakfast and Dinner

The former capital of the Inca empire, Cusco is often considered the most beautiful city in Peru. Venture from here into the Sacred Valley to visit the village of Lamay.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The Sacred Valley of the Incas carves through the Peruvian Andes near Cusco. Deemed a spiritual epicenter by the Inca people, the valley is home to remote Quechua-speaking communities whose traditional way of life endures. Begin with a light trek — escorted by llamas — on a trail that overlooks a lake, and then proceed to the Village of Flowers to meet with members of the local community and learn about some of the projects sponsored there by A&K Philanthropy.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Explore the massive stone fortress of Ollantaytambo before boarding the Inca Rail First-Class Train for a journey to Machu Picchu through the verdant Peruvian countryside. Overlooking the Urubamba River, Machu Picchu was built in the 15th century at the height of the Inca Empire. Upon arrival, explore the ruins in depth with your expert guide. Return to Cusco via the Hiram Bingham train, savouring dinner en route.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Discover Cusco on a city tour that includes the Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas and the Santo Domingo Temple. Listen as a local expert explains how clashes between the Incas and the Spanish formed today’s Peruvian culture. Later, visit Sacsayhuamán, a testament to Incan architectural skill, with a stop at Sulca workshop en route. This afternoon, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.

  • Visit the San Pedro Market and Inca Museum to view daily life among the locals and learn more about the Incas.
  • Explore the Bohemian San Blas Neighborhood and visit Sapantiana, a hydraulic architecture.
  • Stroll the Streets of Cusco with a photographer who shares tips for good shots.

Tonight, eat dinner at an elegant Cusco restaurant, where the chef’s recipes carry on Peru’s culinary traditions.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Step aboard Andean Explorer, the first luxury sleeping train in South America, to begin a relaxing trek across the Andean plains backdropped by Peru’s lofty landscapes. Get comfortable in your deluxe cabin as the train rolls southeast to Tinta Station. Disembark to discover Raqch’i, an Incan archaeological site. Back on board, view the La Raya mountain range en route to Lake Titicaca.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Absorb the eclectic beauty and rich biodiversity of Lake Titicaca, the largest lake in South America. Ride by traditional boat to the islands of the Uros to view extraordinary floating manmade isles created from woven reeds. Eat lunch on Taquille Island, where many locals are Quechuan, followed by a visit to the sparkling sands of Collata Beach.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Step inside the Sumbay caves, home to fascinating paintings estimated to be over 8,000 years old. Return to Arequipa by train before flying to Lima.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Enjoy breakfast before your short walk to the airport to board your departing flight.

Meals - Breakfast

Terms & Conditions

Valid for new bookings until sold out. Prices are correct as at 08 Jul 25 • International flights are additional  • Prices are a 'from' price and may vary due to a number of factors including tax and surcharge increases, exchange rate movements and availability • Prices are per person in NZ dollars for cash or eftpos purchase only. Credit Card fees will apply. Prices displayed are per person, based on two people travelling together. Deposit, payment deadlines and conditions apply. Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. • Please ask your House of Travel consultant for full details.Hot Code: Abercrombie and Kent - WEBA&K31JUL25