Limited to 16 travelers. One departure: 9th May, 2026.
Delfin III floating through the Amazon, Hiram Bingham to Machu Picchu, Titilaka Lodge at 12,500 feet—luxury that respects landscape
Two visits to Machu Picchu (including sunrise access), Nazca Lines overflight, Uros floating islands, Uyuni's white infinity—doors that don't open twice
Eighteen days where pink dolphins surface at dawn, colonial Lima glows at dusk, and the salt flats mirror sky so perfectly you lose the horizon
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Delfin III—not a cruise ship, a floating boutique lodge with teak decks and panoramic suites. Titilaka Lodge on a private Lake Titicaca peninsula. Palacio del Inka inside a 500-year-old colonial mansion built over Inca stones. Palacio de Sal constructed entirely from salt. These aren't hotels—they're part of the story.
Two visits to Machu Picchu (most tours give you one rushed morning). Nazca Lines overflight from Pisco. Private boat charter to Ballestas Islands. Three nights aboard Delfin III exploring Pacaya Samiria Reserve with naturalists who read the jungle like a book. Sunrise at Uros floating islands before tour groups arrive. Casa Aliaga—oldest mansion in the Americas, home to sixteen generations of one family, not open to public tours.
The Amazon naturalist who spots a three-toed sloth from 200 meters. The Cusco historian who explains why Sacsayhuamán's stones fit without mortar (spoiler: it's not aliens, it's genius). The Uyuni guide who stages perspective photos that break your Instagram. They don't recite facts—they reveal why these places matter.
Most people take the tourist train to Machu Picchu. You board the Hiram Bingham by Belmond—brass band greeting, champagne poured in crystal, mahogany interiors, live Peruvian music, four-course lunch with Chilean wine as the Andes slide past. The train itself becomes the journey. On the return, it transforms into a celebration: full bar, dancing, laughter echoing as you glide back to Cusco. This isn't transport—it's theater.
“Bienvenido.” Welcome to the edge of the Pacific.The first thing you notice about Lima is the light — soft, ocean-filtered, impossibly clear. The second is the calm precision with which everything seems to move. Before you can fumble for your luggage tag, it’s already been taken care of. Your bilingual greeter smiles, handles the details, and the city begins to unfold through tinted glass as you glide toward Miraflores.Lima is not a city you rush. It rewards those who linger — those who pause on the clifftop to feel the wind that carries salt and jasmine, who wander past cafés spilling espresso and conversation into the evening air. It’s here that Peru introduces itself — modern, composed, quietly confident in its heritage and its future.By mid-afternoon, you’re checking into the hotel. There’s time for a walk along the Malecón, that endless promenade where paragliders rise and lovers lean into the wind, before retreating to your room to rest.Tomorrow, the story deepens — from colonial facades to pre-Incan treasures — but tonight, let the ocean speak first.
Lima unfolds in contrasts — a city where the Pacific meets the past, where colonial façades share the skyline with modern glass and steel. At 9:00 AM, your guide awaits in the lobby, ready to show you both faces of Peru’s capital: the modern pulse of Miraflores and San Isidro, and the soul of old Lima — the “City of Kings.”You’ll walk through the Plaza de Armas, the heart of Spanish colonial power, where the Government Palace and Cathedral still command quiet reverence. In the Convent of Santo Domingo, centuries of devotion echo through painted cloisters.Then, a private visit to Casa Aliaga, the oldest mansion in the Americas — home to sixteen generations of one family, each room whispering a story of viceregal splendor and survival. Finally, the Larco Museum, a jewel of Peruvian heritage: over 45,000 pre-Columbian pieces, gold and ceramics that speak of civilizations far older than the Incas. You’ll wander storerooms once closed to the public, and perhaps smile at the museum’s most talked-about gallery — the “erotic room,” a candid celebration of fertility and life itself.Lunch is served at Café del Museo, under bougainvillea and soft ocean breeze. By evening, dine at Huaca Pucllana, beside ancient adobe ruins glowing in lamplight — a feast beneath the moon, where past and present share one table.
At dawn, Lima slips away. A private car hums south toward Paracas, the desert unfolding into ochre horizons. By mid-morning, the Ballestas Islands rise from the Pacific — wild, wind-carved, and teeming with life. Your private boat cuts across blue water, past El Candelabro, the ancient geoglyph carved into the cliffs — its origin still a riddle whispered by the wind.Sea lions laze on sunlit rocks, penguins dive between waves, and flocks of guanay cormorants trace patterns in the sky. This is nature’s theater, raw and unscripted.Lunch comes with a twist — a Ceviche Challenge at The Legend Paracas. Here, you become chef and competitor, creating Peru’s national dish from the freshest catch, judged for flair and flavor. A dash of fun, a splash of lime, and the bragging rights are yours.Then — the desert calls. You board a small plane in Pisco and rise above the Nazca Lines — 2,000-year-old figures etched across the sand: the hummingbird, the monkey, the condor. From the sky, the mystery is immense, humbling. Who drew them? Why? Some say gods, others astronomers — all agree, it’s one of Earth’s great enigmas. Return to Lima by sunset. Tonight, dinner awaits at Cala, perched above the Pacific — a toast to adventure with the rhythm of waves below.
The air in Iquitos feels different — thicker, alive. It hums with wings, whispers, and water. By mid-morning, your plane descends into the green vastness of the Amazon Basin, where rivers outnumber roads and the jungle seems to breathe.A private transfer carries you to Nauta, the small riverside town where your vessel awaits — the Delfin III, a floating sanctuary of glass and teak. You step aboard, greeted with chilled towels, champagne, and the knowing smile of a crew who treat every guest as if they’ve been expecting them all their lives.Your suite — a quiet cocoon overlooking the river — unfolds with panoramic windows, rain shower, and private terrace. As the Delfin slips away from shore, the Amazon reveals herself: mirror waters, drifting clouds, the occasional flash of pink river dolphins at the bow.At dusk, you take to the skiffs for your first night safari. The forest turns shadowed and symphonic. Eyes glint from the dark — caimans, bats, and night herons on silent wings. The air smells of rain and life itself. Return to the soft glow of the dining room, where dinner awaits — candlelight flickering on linen, local flavors turned into quiet poetry.
Dawn in the Amazon isn’t just seen — it’s heard. A thousand voices rise as the forest exhales its dreams.This morning, you glide along the Iquitos Caño, one of the richest corners of the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Parrots flash through mist. Sloths curl in branches. The air smells of orchids and earth. Your naturalist guide points, smiles, and the jungle suddenly makes sense.Later, you climb into the trees — literally — along one of the world’s longest canopy walkways, suspended 85 feet above ground. From this height, the rainforest stretches like a living ocean. Every leaf, every wingbeat, feels amplified.By midday, you reach Yanayacu Pucate, where clear waters mirror the sky. Here, the brave cast a line for piranha — red flashes beneath black water — while others drift quietly in kayaks, watching reflections ripple like liquid glass.That evening, a local white shaman welcomes you to a circle of healing and song. Her presence is quiet, grounded — her chants echo across the water like prayer. Return to the Delfin. Dinner is elegant simplicity: grilled fish, jungle fruits, a chilled white wine that tastes of sunlight and rain.
The rhythm of the river slows, as if savoring its own secrets.After breakfast, skiffs cut across the Nauta Caño, where silver-backed tamarins leap through branches and pink dolphins play in the wake. It’s a world without walls, alive in every direction.By midday, you step into the rainforest — the Fundo Casual Jungle Trail — terra firma underfoot, a cathedral of green overhead. Your guide’s eyes catch what yours cannot: rainbow boas coiled in roots, the sudden flutter of a poison dart frog, a flash of color gone before you can name it.Later, at a riverside community, children wave as you arrive. Inside a small schoolhouse, laughter fills the air. Local women display handwoven crafts — natural dyes, ancient patterns, and the kind of patience only found in those who live by the river’s rhythm.Finally, at the Confluence of the Rivers, where the Ucayali and Marañón merge to form the mighty Amazon, you raise a glass — a toast to the waters that connect it all.
The jungle wakes early, but today, you move slower — reluctant to let it go.After breakfast, disembark at Nauta, where your car awaits. En route to Iquitos, there’s one last stop — Amazon Forever, a rescue and rehabilitation center for river mammals. Here, baby manatees float gently in clear pools, their calm eyes meeting yours with quiet curiosity. It’s a tender goodbye to a world both ancient and fragile.By afternoon, you’re airborne once more: Iquitos to Lima, then onward to Cusco, the navel of the Incan world. As your flight crosses the Andes, the jungle fades to cloud, and the land below turns gold with altitude.Upon arrival, a private transfer glides you through narrow cobbled streets to your next haven — Palacio del Inka, a Luxury Collection hotel set within a 500-year-old colonial mansion. Dinner tonight is a graceful welcome: Andean flavors reimagined for the modern palate, candles flickering against carved stone walls.
Cusco doesn’t introduce itself. It unfolds.Morning light spills over terracotta rooftops as you step into the cobbled heart of the former Inca Empire — a city that balances its dual soul between Andean pulse and Spanish grace.Begin at the San Pedro Market, a tapestry of color and scent designed by Gustave Eiffel himself. Here, vendors smile behind pyramids of fruit, wheels of cheese, and spices that tint the air gold. From there, the Koricancha Temple — once the center of the Incan world — glows beneath the stones of the Santo Domingo Convent. Its golden walls once caught the first rays of dawn, reflecting light across the city.The rhythm of the day builds upward — from the fortress of Sacsayhuamán, its 300-ton stones locked in seamless precision, to the quiet ceremonies once held at Qenqo and the sweeping views from the hilltop.By the time you step into Cusco’s Cathedral — carved from the Inca Emperor’s own palace — you’ll feel the strange harmony of worlds colliding and coexisting.Tonight, dinner unfolds at Nuna Raymi, where the story of Peru is plated in six courses, each bite whispering its own legend.
Morning mist drifts over the mountains as you leave Cusco behind — the road curling down into the Sacred Valley of the Incas, where sunlight paints terraces in gold and shadow.Your first stop: Chinchero, a village where time still spins on wooden looms. In a small cultural center, Quechua women demonstrate the art of dyeing alpaca wool with herbs, bark, and cochineal — transforming nature into color. Each weave tells a story of rain, harvest, and ancestry.Then to Ollantaytambo, a living Inca town of cobbled lanes and stone aqueducts. Climb the terraces of the fortress above — once a royal citadel, now a silent monument to precision and purpose.Lunch today is at Hacienda Sarapampa, a private farm framed by snow peaks. You’ll dine amid cornfields, the scent of earth and eucalyptus in the air — Andean farm-to-table at its purest.The afternoon leads to Pisac, its hilltop ruins terraced like a staircase to the heavens. Below, artisans fill the market with silver, textiles, and smiles. Return to Cusco in the amber light of late afternoon — the Andes glowing like embers on the horizon.
Today, luxury transcends static elegance and comes alive in motion.You board the Hiram Bingham by Belmond, named after the explorer who revealed Machu Picchu to the world in 1911. A brass band greets you on the platform; champagne is poured; the train begins its slow waltz through the Sacred Valley.Inside, mahogany and velvet meet crystal and linen. Outside, the Andes rise and fall in shades of green and silver. Lunch is served — tender trout, Andean corn, fine Chilean wine — while live Peruvian music sets the rhythm.By afternoon, you arrive in Aguas Calientes, gateway to the clouds. Your guide leads the ascent to Machu Picchu, the lost city that never really disappeared — only waited.Mist curls around stone temples and terraces carved from the mountain itself. Llamas graze where priests once watched the sun. You walk through history — not as a visitor, but as someone momentarily invited into its dream.Later, a cocktail awaits at the Sanctuary Lodge, perched beside the citadel, before descending to the warmth of your hotel at Machu Picchu, nestled in a private Andean garden of orchids and birdsong.
The dawn mist rises, and you return — back up the winding road, back into legend.The citadel is quieter now. Shadows soften the stones, and the first sunlight strikes the Intihuatana, the Inca sundial that once tethered heaven to earth. Your guide leads you along forgotten paths — to terraces, temples, and moments of silence where the past feels close enough to touch.Later, descend to Aguas Calientes for an exquisite tasting menu at Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel — a six-course celebration of Andean flavors paired with fine wines. Every dish tells a story: mountain herbs, high-altitude potatoes, sacred corn — the food of gods, plated for the traveler.As the afternoon wanes, the Hiram Bingham carries you back toward Cusco. Inside, the train transforms into a celebration — champagne glasses clink, musicians play, laughter spills like the river outside.By the time you arrive at the hotel, Cusco glows beneath the stars.
Today, let’s revel in the freedom to choose—no set agenda, just pure opportunity at your fingertips!Wake to sunlight over Inca stone and take your coffee slowly. Wander through the artisan quarter of San Blas, where studios and small workshops hum with creativity. Or sit by the plaza, watching the city’s rhythm unfold — dancers, pigeons, schoolchildren, and the scent of roasting corn.For those seeking immersion, two optional experiences await:Option 1: Mama Seledonia’s Kitchen. A culinary journey led by Seledonia Montalvo, a chef and social visionary who empowers single mothers through cuisine. Visit the local market to choose ingredients, then cook, laugh, and dine together in her home kitchen — a meal with meaning.Option 2: Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain. An early departure to hike among mineral-painted slopes at 5,000 meters, where the Andes show off their palette of crimson, gold, and turquoise. The air is thin, the silence absolute, the view unforgettable.In the evening, regroup for dinner at Kion, Cusco’s acclaimed Peruvian-Chinese fusion restaurant — a final toast to a city that feels both ancient and endlessly alive.
The road from Cusco to Puno is not a route — it’s a revelation.As dawn breaks, you depart the Incan capital and climb through a landscape that seems to stretch forever. Rolling valleys give way to high passes, the sky sharpening to impossible blue.Your first stop: Andahuaylillas, home to the Church of San Pedro Apóstol — its humble exterior hides a riot of baroque color. Locals call it “The Sistine Chapel of the Andes,” and when you look up at its painted ceiling, you understand why.Further along, the ruins of Raqchi rise against the sky — a 14-meter-high temple dedicated to Wiracocha, the Creator. Wind hums through the stones, carrying whispers from a thousand years ago.At La Raya Pass, 4,335 meters above sea level, the Andes open wide. You step out into cold, thin air and silence so pure you can almost hear the snow melt.By late afternoon, the journey descends toward the deep sapphire of Lake Titicaca, where your refuge awaits in a private retreat perched at the water’s edge. Dinner is served with quiet elegance — trout caught that morning, paired with white wine and the hush of twilight.
Sunrise at Titicaca is not watched — it’s felt. The light seeps across the water like liquid gold.After breakfast, your guide leads you across the lake’s surface by private boat to the legendary Uros floating islands. Entire communities live atop woven reeds that sway with the wind — homes, schools, even churches made from the same fragile material that floats beneath your feet.Here, you meet the Uro-Aymara people, guardians of this watery world. Their laughter carries across the lake; their hands move swiftly, weaving, shaping, repairing. They are descendants of those who fled to the water to survive — and stayed, crafting a life that defies logic and gravity.Continue across the open blue to Taquile Island, a UNESCO-recognized community where men knit intricate patterns in wool, each stitch a silent expression of status and story. You wander past terraced hillsides, stone arches, and smiling faces, before pausing for a lakeside picnic overlooking the distant Cordillera Real — Bolivia’s white peaks shimmering on the horizon.Return to Titilaka as the sun lowers and cocktails await. Dinner tonight is soft conversation, candlelight, and the lake whispering outside your window.
Today, the journey becomes a crossing — from one nation to the next, over water and into altitude.You trace the edge of Lake Titicaca by private vehicle, passing small hamlets and herds of alpaca that graze like moving pearls on the plains. The landscape grows starker, wilder.At Desaguadero, the border between Peru and Bolivia, you pass through immigration — a quiet moment of transition — and continue toward La Paz, the highest capital city in the world.La Paz sits cradled in a canyon, skyscrapers and adobe homes cascading down its slopes. Snowcapped Illimani watches over the city like a silent guardian.After a gourmet lunch en route, you embark on a half-day city tour: through colonial plazas, the Witches’ Market, and the ornate San Francisco Church. Ride the Teleférico, the world’s most spectacular urban cable car, gliding above the rooftops as the city unfolds in color below.Dinner tonight is refined and quiet — the hum of the city fading into the distance.
Before dawn, a private transfer takes you to the airport for your flight to Uyuni, gateway to one of Earth’s great wonders.Here, the world dissolves into white. The Uyuni Salt Flats, stretching over 12,000 square kilometers, are pure horizon — a sea of crystalline light where sky and ground become one.Your day begins at the haunting Train Cemetery, the rusted bones of 19th-century locomotives that once carried silver and dreams across the Andes. From there, continue to Colchani, where local families still harvest salt by hand — the same way their ancestors did for centuries.Then, you drive into the heart of the Salar. The air feels sharper, the silence almost holy. You visit the surreal “Stairway to Heaven”, an art installation by Gastón Ugalde, and the Eyes of the Salt, natural springs bubbling up through the crust — the veins of the earth exposed.Lunch is a private picnic in the middle of infinity — a white table set against an unbroken horizon. The sound of your own voice startles you; even time feels slowed.As the sun sinks, the sky blushes pink and gold, and the salt mirror ignites. Dinner tonight glows warm and luminous — a rare comfort at the edge of the world.
This morning, you drive north toward Tunupa Volcano, a sleeping giant that guards the Salar.Along the way, stop at Tunupa Volcano,, where ancient mummies rest in caves above the salt — their forms perfectly preserved by wind and mineral dust. It is eerie and beautiful, a reminder of how closely life and death coexist in the high Andes.At the foot of the volcano, you pause for another picnic lunch, this time with the salt flats spread out below like a frozen ocean. Then comes a moment of play: your guide helps stage surreal perspective photos — a tradition of Uyuni, where scale and imagination meet.By late afternoon, return to the white expanse for one last sunset. The mirror effect is total now — clouds above and below, the world suspended in reflection. You raise a final toast to silence.Dinner at Palacio de Sal is your farewell feast — local lamb, quinoa risotto, and Bolivian wine poured with reverence.
Morning comes softly. The light over the salt is pale and endless.After breakfast, you transfer to the airport for your onward flight — the final ascent into cloud and memory.As the plane lifts from Uyuni, you look down one last time. The salt flats shimmer like glass, reflecting everything you’ve seen and everything you’ve become along the way.This is no longer just a journey. It’s a story that will live in you — in the pulse of the Andes, the stillness of the Amazon, the silence of Uyuni, and the faces of those who shared their world so generously.
Built entirely of salt, this one-of-a-kind hotel rises from the vast white silence of the Salar. Every wall, table, and sculpture carved from the land itself — a surreal, soothing space that feels dreamlike, otherworldly, and impossibly real all at once.
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Perched high in the Andes, Atix is modern Bolivia — sleek, artful, and rooted in culture. Each space showcases local craftsmanship, fine cuisine, and panoramic views of the Valley of the Moon — a perfect finale to your South American odyssey.
Cradled between the Andes, this garden retreat celebrates Peru's artistry — adobe casitas filled with handwoven textiles, mountain views from every window, and a table where Andean ingredients become poetry.
Five centuries of history live within its walls. Once a colonial mansion built over an Inca temple, today it offers quiet courtyards, vaulted ceilings, and art-lined hallways where stone and time converse. It's Cusco at its most refined.
At the crossroads of Lima's cosmopolitan pulse and its colonial soul, the InterContinental offers understated elegance — soft linens, ocean-toned interiors, and a calm that contrasts the city's lively rhythm. The perfect base for your first impressions of Peru.
Set along the sapphire coast of the Pacific, this resort blends coastal serenity with contemporary design. Here, glass walls frame sunsets, the air smells of salt and jasmine, and every evening feels like a postcard from the sea.
A floating boutique lodge on the Amazon — teak decks, panoramic suites, candlelit dinners, and days unfolding through mist, river, and forest. The Delfin III is less a cruise than a passage into another world, guided by naturalists who read the jungle like a book.
On a private peninsula overlooking the world's highest navigable lake, Titilaka is pure stillness. Dawn breaks in rose light over the water, evenings fade into starlight. Inside, modern design meets Andean soul — minimalist, mindful, and deeply serene.
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4.3. Absolute Journey provides general information and guidance on documentation and visa requirements but does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such information and assumes no responsibility for any Guest’s failure to obtain the necessary documents, including visas.
4.4. Visa application services and any other additional documentation assistance are offered as optional additional services and are subject to separate commercial terms and charges that must be accepted by the Guest.
4.5. Guests acknowledge that failure to obtain or carry valid documentation may result in denied boarding, disembarkation, or refusal of entry; Absolute Journey will not be liable for any resulting costs, penalties, or lost travel time.
4.6. Guests agree to comply with all government, supplier, and service provider requirements for travel documentation and health regulations.
4.7. Absolute Journey reserves the right to cancel or refuse participation to any Guest who fails to comply with these documentation requirements, without liability or refund.
5. HEALTH, FITNESS TO TRAVEL, AND SPECIAL NEEDS
5.1. Guests warrant and declare in writing that they are in good health and have the physical fitness required for participation in the Journey, which may include walking, hiking, or other physical activities.
5.2. Guests with pre-existing medical conditions or disabilities must inform Absolute Journey at the time of booking and provide certifications or medical clearance as requested.
5.3. Absolute Journey reserves the right to require a doctor’s certificate verifying fitness to travel before final confirmation.
5.4. If Absolute Journey or its tour personnel determine that a Guest’s health condition poses a risk to themselves or others, Absolute Journey reserves the right to cancel the Guest’s participation without refund and without any liability. Guests must disclose all relevant health information and comply with any mandated health protocols. Failure to disclose such information or to comply with required health measures may result in denied boarding, quarantine, or removal from the Journey, all without refund or liability to Absolute Journey.
5.5. Guests with special needs requiring reasonable accommodations must notify Absolute Journey promptly to allow for suitable arrangements. Availability of accommodations cannot be guaranteed.
5.6. Pregnant Guests must disclose their pregnancy status at the time of booking. Participation in certain Journeys may be restricted depending on the stage of pregnancy. Absolute Journey may require the Guest to provide a medical certificate confirming fitness to participate in the journey and, where applicable, a fitness-to-fly certificate from a qualified medical professional. Guests acknowledge and accept that failure to provide such documentation may result in denial of participation, and Absolute Journey shall not be liable for any costs, losses, or damages arising from such restrictions.
5.7. Absolute Journey is not liable for any injury, illness, or medical condition arising from participation in the Journey or from a Guest’s failure to disclose relevant health information.
5.8. Guests must disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status and comply with all applicable governmental health mandates and travel protocols related to communicable diseases, including but not limited to COVID-19. This includes providing valid proof of vaccination or negative test results as required for international or domestic travel to and from destinations included in the Journey.
5.9. Guests acknowledge that health and travel regulations may change rapidly and agree to comply with any updated requirements communicated by Absolute Journey, governments, airlines, or other relevant authorities.
6. TRAVEL INSURANCE
6.1. All Guests are required to obtain and maintain comprehensive travel insurance prior to the Booking, covering, at a minimum, trip cancellation or interruption (for any reason), medical emergencies, emergency evacuation, loss or damage to baggage, and personal liability.
6.2. The insurance policy must be valid for the full duration of the Journey and comply with any minimum coverage requirements communicated by Absolute Journey at the time of Booking.
6.3. Guests must provide proof of valid travel insurance to Absolute Journey prior to the final payment deadline or within any other timeframe specified in the Booking Confirmation.
6.4. Failure to obtain or provide proof of adequate travel insurance shall be deemed a breach of these Terms & Conditions, and Absolute Journey may cancel the Booking without any liability or obligation to refund any payments made.
6.5. Absolute Journey shall not be responsible for any costs, losses, damages, or expenses incurred by Guests arising from the absence, inadequacy, or limitations of their travel insurance.
6.6. Guests remain solely responsible for understanding the scope, limitations, exclusions, and claims process related to their chosen insurance policy.
7. ITINERARY CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS
7.1. Absolute Journey reserves the right to alter or modify the Journey itinerary, accommodations, transportation, and included activities at any time for reasons including but not limited to operational requirements, safety concerns, weather conditions, supplier availability, and force majeure events.
7.2. Such modifications may include changes in the order or sequence of services, substitutions of hotels or transport providers, or alternative sightseeing options that provide an equivalent or, where reasonably possible, superior experience. Absolute Journey shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that any substitutions are of comparable quality but shall not be liable for minor differences.
7.3. Guests acknowledge and accept that reasonable changes made in good faith and without prior notice do not constitute a breach of contract and do not entitle Guests to refunds or compensation.
7.4. In case of significant itinerary changes or cancellations by Absolute Journey, Guests will be notified as soon as practicable and offered options set out in Clause 3 herein.
7.5. Absolute Journey is not liable for delays, additional expenses, or losses incurred due to itinerary changes beyond its reasonable control.
8. LIABILITY AND DISCLAIMER
8.1. AJ acts solely as a tour operator and booking intermediary. All service providers and suppliers engaged by AJ, including but not limited to airlines, hotels, transport operators, guides, excursion operators, and activity providers, are independent contractors and not employees, agents, or representatives of AJ.
8.2. AJ shall not be liable for any acts, errors, omissions, representations, warranties, or negligence of such providers or suppliers, including without limitation liability for:
8.2.1. Personal injury, illness, accident, or death;
8.2.2. Property damage, loss, or theft;
8.2.3. Delay, irregularity, overbooking, or cancellation;
8.2.4. Changes to schedules or itineraries;
8.2.5. Any other damages or expenses, whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive.
8.3. AJ shall have no responsibility and will make no refund in the event of delay, cancellation, schedule change, cessation of operations, labour dispute, strike, government action, war, terrorism, disease, quarantine, weather, or other Force Majeure Events as defined in Clause 1.7, except where otherwise required by applicable law.
8.4. The inclusion or offering of any service or product by AJ does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Any claims, complaints, or disputes concerning such services or products must be made directly against the respective service providers, and AJ shall have no liability in connection therewith.
8.5. To the maximum extent permitted by law, AJ disclaims all warranties and liabilities arising from or related to products and services provided by independent providers. Guests agree to hold AJ harmless and release it from any liability arising from acts, errors, negligence, or omissions of such providers.
8.6. Guests agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AJ, its employees, agents, and affiliates from all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to their participation in the Journey or breach of these Terms & Conditions. This indemnity does not extend to losses caused solely by AJ’s gross negligence or wilful misconduct.
9. WARRANTIES
9.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, and without limiting the general disclaimers set forth in these Terms & Conditions, AJ makes no warranty of any kind regarding its website, booking platform, brochures, itineraries, promotional content, or marketing materials, all of which are provided strictly on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
9.2. AJ does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, currency, or reliability of any information, content, images, or data made available on or through its website, brochures, or marketing materials, much of which may be provided by independent service providers or suppliers.
9.3. AJ expressly disclaims all warranties and conditions, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including (without limitation):
9.3.1. implied warranties of merchantability,
9.3.2. fitness for a particular purpose,
9.3.3. non-infringement, and
9.3.4. any warranties arising from a course of dealing, usage, or trade practice.
9.4. AJ does not warrant that its website, servers, or any emails sent by or on behalf of AJ will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses, malware, or other harmful components.
10. TRAVEL CONDUCT AND TERMINATION
10.1. Guests agree to behave in a respectful, lawful, and considerate manner towards Absolute Journey staff, service providers, fellow travellers, and the local communities visited.
10.2. Prohibited conduct includes but is not limited to:
10.2.1. Harassment, discrimination, or abusive behaviour
10.2.2. Theft, vandalism, or destruction of property
10.2.3. Excessive intoxication or substance abuse
10.2.4. non-compliance with local laws, customs, or safety instructions
10.2.5. Any actions that may endanger self or others or disrupt the Journey experience
10.3. Absolute Journey reserves the right to terminate the participation of any Guest who engages in prohibited conduct or who poses a safety or security risk. In such cases, AJ may require immediate departure from the Journey at the Guest’s expense. No refund or compensation will be payable for termination under this clause, and Guests remain liable for any additional costs incurred due to such termination.
10.4. Guests should respect environmental and cultural sensitivities, including restrictions on photography, wildlife interaction, and protected areas.
10.5. Absolute Journey reserves the right to exclude Guests from specific activities or excursions if deemed unsafe or inappropriate by AJ or service providers.
10.6. Any confiscation of personal belongings or refusal of entry by government or security authorities resulting from Guest misconduct is the sole responsibility of the Guest.
10.7. Absolute Journey is not liable for any losses or damages arising from termination due to Guest misconduct.
11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
11.1. All intellectual property rights in and to Absolute Journey’s (“AJ”) website, booking platform, itineraries, brochures, promotional materials, graphics, photographs, videos, logos, text, software, and all other content or materials created, commissioned, or provided by AJ in connection with its Journeys (collectively, “Materials”) are owned by or licensed to AJ. These rights are protected under applicable Indian laws, including but not limited to the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, Trade Marks Act, 1999, and Designs Act, 2000.
11.2. AJ grants Guests a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Materials solely for personal, non-commercial purposes related to their booking or Journey. Guests may not reproduce, distribute, publicly display, adapt, transmit, modify, or otherwise exploit the Materials without AJ’s prior written consent.
11.3. Guests may take their own photographs or videos during the Journey for personal, non-commercial use. However:
11.3.1. Any photographs, videos, or content featuring AJ-owned Materials, itineraries, or promotional content may not be shared publicly without AJ’s prior written consent.
11.3.2. Any photographs, videos, or content showing accommodations, activity sites, event spaces, or other facilities provided or arranged by vendors for the exclusive use of the Journey (collectively, “Vendor Facilities”) must not be shared publicly or used for commercial purposes without the express written permission of Absolute Journey and the respective vendor, if such sharing or use is expressly prohibited.
11.4. Guests shall not remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, patent, or other proprietary rights notices embedded in or accompanying the Materials.
11.5. Any feedback, suggestions, ideas, or materials provided by Guests relating to AJ’s services, itineraries, or Materials shall be considered non-confidential. AJ may use, reproduce, adapt, or otherwise incorporate such feedback or materials in any manner it deems appropriate, without any obligation to compensate or credit the Guest.
11.6. Guests shall not use, copy, distribute, or exploit any of AJ’s intellectual property, including but not limited to trademarks, trade names, logos, service marks, domain names, Materials, or other proprietary indicia, without AJ’s prior written permission. Any such unauthorized use constitutes infringement and may give rise to civil and/or criminal proceedings under applicable Indian laws and, where applicable, laws of other jurisdictions where AJ has established rights.
11.7. To the fullest extent permitted by law, AJ expressly reserves and retains all rights not expressly granted herein, including but not limited to all rights to enforce its intellectual property rights in India and other jurisdictions where protection is available.
11.8. This clause shall survive the termination or expiration of the Guest’s booking or Journey.
12. CONFIDENTIALITY, NON-DISPARAGEMENT AND NON-SOLICITATION
12.1. Both Absolute Journey and Guests agree to keep confidential any non-public, proprietary, or sensitive information disclosed during the booking process, Journey participation, or related communications, and to continue such confidentiality even after completion of the Journey, in connection with the Journey (“Confidential Information”).
12.2. Confidential Information includes but is not limited to business strategies, pricing, customer data, trade secrets, operational procedures, supplier and vendor information, financial data, marketing plans, personal information protected under applicable data protection laws, and any other non-public, proprietary, or sensitive information disclosed or accessed in connection with the booking process, Journey participation, or related communications.
12.3. Neither party shall disclose Confidential Information to any third party except as required by law, regulation, or with the prior written consent of the other party.
12.4. Guests agree not to make any public or private statements, written or oral, that disparage AJ, its affiliates, suppliers, vendors, properties, or personnel involved in the Journey.
12.5. Guests shall not, during the Journey or for a period of 12 months thereafter, directly or indirectly solicit, engage, or enter into business arrangements with any vendor, property, or service provider introduced by AJ, without prior written consent from AJ.
12.6. AJ may disclose Confidential Information to its employees, agents, independent contractors, or service providers on a need-to-know basis, provided such parties are bound by confidentiality obligations no less restrictive than those contained herein.
12.7. Breach of this confidentiality provision by either party may cause irreparable harm and entitle the non-breaching party to seek injunctive or equitable relief in addition to any other remedies available at law or equity.
12.8. These obligations supplement and do not limit the intellectual property and conditions of use set out in Clause 11.
13. FORCE MAJEURE
13.1. Neither Absolute Journey nor Guests shall be liable or deemed to be in breach of these Terms & Conditions for any failure or delay in performance resulting from circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to Force Majeure Events as defined in Clause 1.
13.2. In the event of a Force Majeure Event, AJ reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or modify any Journey or related services without liability to Guests. Any cancellation under such circumstances shall be governed in accordance with Clause 3.5.
13.3. AJ shall make reasonable efforts to inform Guests promptly of any Force Majeure related changes once it becomes aware of the situation.
13.4. Force Majeure Events do not entitle Guests to any additional compensation, damages, or claims beyond the remedies stated herein.
13.5. This clause shall not limit any statutory rights of cancellation or refund that Guests may be entitled to under applicable Indian law.
14. DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION
14.1. Absolute Journey collects and processes personal data provided by Guests (including but not limited to passport information, contact details, payment information, health or dietary information where applicable) solely for the purposes of arranging and administering travel services, ensuring compliance with legal obligations, maintaining safety and quality during the Journey, and fulfilling obligations under applicable data protection laws.
14.2. Absolute Journey acts as a data fiduciary or data controller and commits to collecting and processing personal data only on lawful, fair, and transparent grounds, with clear, specific, and legitimate purposes in compliance with applicable data protection laws worldwide.
14.3. Personal data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers and suppliers solely to the extent necessary to fulfil the booking and deliver services. Such third parties are responsible for their own compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws.
14.4. Absolute Journey implements reasonable technical, organizational, and administrative safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including internationally recognized standards.
14.5. Guests consent to Absolute Journey collecting, processing, transferring, and storing their personal data, including cross-border transfers, in jurisdictions that may have differing data protection standards, provided that Absolute Journey implements adequate safeguards to ensure the personal data is protected with a level of security equivalent to or exceeding applicable legal requirements.
14.6. Guests have rights under applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to rights of access, correction, erasure, data portability, and grievance redress. Requests regarding personal data can be submitted as described in Absolute Journey’s full Privacy Policy.
14.7. Absolute Journey shall notify Guests of any data breaches as required by applicable law and provide appropriate remedies.
14.8. Guests are encouraged to review Absolute Journey’s full Privacy Policy, available on its official website and accessible here https://www.theabsolutejourney.com/privacy-policy, which sets forth detailed information about data processing and protection.
15. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
15.1. These Terms & Conditions, and any disputes or claims arising out of or relating to the booking or participation in a trip, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
15.2. In the event of any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms & Conditions, the Guest and Absolute Journey shall first make a good faith effort to resolve the dispute through informal discussions. If the dispute is not resolved through such discussions within a reasonable period, the parties shall make a good faith effort to resolve the dispute through mediation before the Bengaluru Mediation Centre, as soon as reasonably practicable. If mediation does not result in a resolution, either party may pursue legal remedies in the courts at Bengaluru, Karnataka, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all such disputes or claims.
15.3. Nothing in this clause shall restrict Absolute Journey’s right to seek interim relief or enforcement of rights in any competent jurisdiction as permitted under law.
From USD $17,400 per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement available. Contact us for exact quote based on your travel dates.
Absolutely. Single-room supplement available for your own room throughout the journey.
Moderate with some altitude considerations. Walking tours in Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu. Amazon skiff rides and jungle trails. Lake Titicaca boat excursions. Uyuni salt flat exploration by 4x4. Machu Picchu involves stairs and altitude (2,430m/7,970ft). Cusco is at 3,400m (11,150ft). Activities can be adjusted to your pace.
Cusco, Lake Titicaca, and Uyuni are at high altitude (3,400-4,335m). We build acclimatization time into the itinerary. Consult your doctor before traveling. Coca tea and oxygen are available at hotels. Our guides are trained in altitude awareness.
17 nights accommodation, Delfin III Amazon cruise, Hiram Bingham luxury train, Nazca overflight, two Machu Picchu visits, all transfers, guides, internal flights, cultural experiences, daily breakfast + select meals, 24/7 support.
International/domestic airfares (unless listed), early check-in/late check-out, meals not listed, personal expenses, tips/gratuities, travel insurance (mandatory), medical costs, vaccinations.
10% non-refundable deposit secures your spot. Balance due 60 days before departure. For bookings within 60 days, full payment required. Machu Picchu entries and Hiram Bingham tickets non-refundable once booked.
61+ days: Deposit only60-30 days: 50% of total29 days or less: 100% of totalMachu Picchu entries, Hiram Bingham tickets, internal airfares non-refundable once booked
Check current requirements for Peru and Bolivia. Most nationalities receive visa-free entry stamps on arrival, but requirements change. Contact us for assistance.
Mandatory. Must cover medical, evacuation, trip cancellation, and personal belongings. Not included in journey price.
Delfin III is a 43-passenger floating boutique lodge (not a large cruise ship). Suites have panoramic windows, rain showers, private terraces. All excursions included: skiff safaris, canopy walks, kayaking, village visits, naturalist-led explorations.
Most tourists take standard trains to Machu Picchu. The Hiram Bingham by Belmond is luxury incarnate: brass band greeting, champagne, mahogany interiors, four-course meals, live music, full bar. The train journey becomes part of the experience, not just transport.
Most tours rush through in one morning. Two visits let you experience different light (mist at sunrise, golden afternoon), different crowds (quiet early morning vs. midday energy), different perspectives. Our guides reveal new corners each time.
Dedicated Absolute Journey tour leader, supported by expert local guides—Amazon naturalists who spot three-toed sloths from 200 meters, Cusco historians who explain Inca stonework genius, Uyuni guides who stage surreal perspective photos.
Yes. Additional nights in Lima, Cusco, or extensions to Patagonia, Galápagos, or other South American destinations can be arranged. Contact us for tailored options.
Small groups (16 max). Delfin III Amazon cruise (not a budget riverboat). Hiram Bingham luxury train (not tourist train). Two Machu Picchu visits (not one rushed morning). Titilaka Lodge on private Lake Titicaca peninsula. Uyuni salt flat picnics in the middle of infinity. Guides who know which Lima restaurant serves the best ceviche, which Cusco market opens before dawn. Access that requires relationships built over decades, not booking sites.
From USD $17,400 per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement available. Contact us for exact quote based on your travel dates.
Absolutely. Single-room supplement available for your own room throughout the journey.
Moderate with some altitude considerations. Walking tours in Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu. Amazon skiff rides and jungle trails. Lake Titicaca boat excursions. Uyuni salt flat exploration by 4x4. Machu Picchu involves stairs and altitude (2,430m/7,970ft). Cusco is at 3,400m (11,150ft). Activities can be adjusted to your pace.
Cusco, Lake Titicaca, and Uyuni are at high altitude (3,400-4,335m). We build acclimatization time into the itinerary. Consult your doctor before traveling. Coca tea and oxygen are available at hotels. Our guides are trained in altitude awareness.
17 nights accommodation, Delfin III Amazon cruise, Hiram Bingham luxury train, Nazca overflight, two Machu Picchu visits, all transfers, guides, internal flights, cultural experiences, daily breakfast + select meals, 24/7 support.
International/domestic airfares (unless listed), early check-in/late check-out, meals not listed, personal expenses, tips/gratuities, travel insurance (mandatory), medical costs, vaccinations.
10% non-refundable deposit secures your spot. Balance due 60 days before departure. For bookings within 60 days, full payment required. Machu Picchu entries and Hiram Bingham tickets non-refundable once booked.
61+ days: Deposit only60-30 days: 50% of total29 days or less: 100% of totalMachu Picchu entries, Hiram Bingham tickets, internal airfares non-refundable once booked
Check current requirements for Peru and Bolivia. Most nationalities receive visa-free entry stamps on arrival, but requirements change. Contact us for assistance.
Mandatory. Must cover medical, evacuation, trip cancellation, and personal belongings. Not included in journey price.
Delfin III is a 43-passenger floating boutique lodge (not a large cruise ship). Suites have panoramic windows, rain showers, private terraces. All excursions included: skiff safaris, canopy walks, kayaking, village visits, naturalist-led explorations.
Most tourists take standard trains to Machu Picchu. The Hiram Bingham by Belmond is luxury incarnate: brass band greeting, champagne, mahogany interiors, four-course meals, live music, full bar. The train journey becomes part of the experience, not just transport.
Most tours rush through in one morning. Two visits let you experience different light (mist at sunrise, golden afternoon), different crowds (quiet early morning vs. midday energy), different perspectives. Our guides reveal new corners each time.
Dedicated Absolute Journey tour leader, supported by expert local guides—Amazon naturalists who spot three-toed sloths from 200 meters, Cusco historians who explain Inca stonework genius, Uyuni guides who stage surreal perspective photos.
Yes. Additional nights in Lima, Cusco, or extensions to Patagonia, Galápagos, or other South American destinations can be arranged. Contact us for tailored options.
Small groups (16 max). Delfin III Amazon cruise (not a budget riverboat). Hiram Bingham luxury train (not tourist train). Two Machu Picchu visits (not one rushed morning). Titilaka Lodge on private Lake Titicaca peninsula. Uyuni salt flat picnics in the middle of infinity. Guides who know which Lima restaurant serves the best ceviche, which Cusco market opens before dawn. Access that requires relationships built over decades, not booking sites.
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