Classic Peru - 14 Days

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Discover southern Peru, the heartland of the Inca Empire, on this 14 day group tour which starts and ends in Lima. Take in Peru's contrasting landscapes, from plunging canyons to soaring mountains, while exploring ruined temples and vibrant indigenous markets. Spot condors over Colca Canyon and visit the unique floating reed islands of Lake Titicaca. Spend ti...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Lima - Explore the capital of Peru with its vibrant plazas, Spanish colonial architecture and world class museums
    • Arequipa – Stroll around this enchanting UNESCO-listed city which is home to the impressive Santa Catalina Convent
    • Colca Canyon - Marvel at the world’s deepest canyon and spot condors soaring overhead
    • Cusco – Take in the highlights of the ancient capital of the Inca Empire on a guided tour and explore the Sacsayhuaman Fortress
    • Sacred Valley of the Incas – Roam around the Pisac ruins, the temple of Ollantaytambo and local markets
    • Machu Picchu – Take a scenic train ride to explore the spectacular Inca citadel, which is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World
    • Lake Titicaca – Sail out to the remarkable floating reed Uros islands on South America's largest lake
    • Puno - Visit the chullpas at Sillustani, towering stone tombs said to be the burial site of the ancient Hatun Colla chiefs

What's this trip about?

    Discover southern Peru, the heartland of the Inca Empire, on this 14 day group tour which starts and ends in Lima. Take in Peru's contrasting landscapes, from plunging canyons to soaring mountains, while exploring ruined temples and vibrant indigenous markets. Spot condors over Colca Canyon and visit the unique floating reed islands of Lake Titicaca. Spend time in the enchanting cities of Arequipa and Cusco, explore the Sacred Valley and magnificent Machu Picchu, Peru's crown jewel.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityLima
End CityLima

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • South America
  • Peru

Attractions

  • Arequipa
  • Cusco
  • Lima
  • Machu Picchu
  • Puno

Trip includes

    • 13 nights 3-4 star hotels
    • 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners
    • Lima airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 14
    • 2 economy flights: Lima to Arequipa and Cusco to Lima
    • Full day luxury train from Puno to Cusco
    • Transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles and by train
    • Guided tour of Lima, Cusco including Sacsayhuaman, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Sillustani in Puno
    • Uros Islands boat excursion on Lake Titicaca
    • Escorted by an experienced English-speaking tour leader
    • Services of local English-speaking specialist guides.
    • Entrance fees for included excursions

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Lima

Welcome to Peru. Upon arrival at Lima Airport, you’ll be met and transferred to our hotel in Miraflores, a modern middle-class suburb on the coast. The remaining time today is free to spend at leisure exploring the capital.

Day : 2 Arequipa

Lima - Arequipa. Today starts with a walking tour of the city centre. We visit the Plaza de Armas and its monumental cathedral and the government palace. After our walking tour, we take a 1-hour flight to the southern colonial city of Arequipa. The beautifully constru...

Day : 3 Arequipa

Today is free to spend exploring Arequipa, the 'White City'. Take in the beautiful flowery plazas, shady lanes, visiting some of the most striking architectural masterpieces of the Spanish legacy. A highlight is the Santa Catalina Convent, which is almost a city in it...

Day : 4 Colca Canyon

Arequipa – Colca Canyon. Today we drive through the Colca Valley, passing traditional towns, natural lagoons, volcanic peaks and the vicuna national reserve along the way. This is a great place to see many vicunas (a relative of the llama), alpacas, llamas and flaming...

Day : 5 Colca Canyon

After breakfast, we travel by road along the canyon's rim, surrounded by fields of Andean crops like potatoes, quinoa, and kiwicha up to the Cruz del Condor. Here we stand on a bluff looking into the deepest part of this colossal canyon, where a patchwork of tawny col...

Day : 6 Lake Titicaca (Peru)

Colca Canyon - Puno. After an early breakfast, we head towards Puno on the shores of Lake Titcaca. Our journey for the day is approximately 6 hours and climbs over 3,805m. The road is flanked by majestic snow-capped peaks, and we witness men and oxen toiling in fields...

Day : 7 Puno

Today's adventure begins with a motorboat journey across the sparkling waters of Lake Titicaca to visit the remarkable Uros Islands. As we disembark onto these floating islands, constructed entirely from the lake's tortora reeds – the same material used for the island...

Day : 8 Cusco

Puno - Cusco. Today we take a luxurious all-day train journey from Puno to Cusco, along one of the most scenic routes on the continent. We start our journey crossing the plains of Altiplano, passing market towns where llamas and alpacas are herded by bowler-hatted wom...

Day : 9 Cusco

Once the centre of the Inca Empire, Cusco is now a vibrant city, home to extraordinary craftmanship, with old Inca walls and bustling squares filled with ornate baroque colonial churches. This morning we explore Cusco on a guided tour. We visit Q’oricancha, also known...

Day : 10 Cusco

Cusco - Sacred Valley. Today we leave Cusco and drive over the high plains and down into the fertile Sacred Valley of the Incas. The valley was densely populated in imperial times and the well-preserved ruins bear witness to the highly developed society that the Incas...

Day : 11 Machu Picchu

Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu. Our day begins with an incredibly scenic 2-hour train journey from Ollantaytambo to the iconic lost city of Machu Picchu. Situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba River and surrounded by tropical forest, the Inca city enjoys a tru...

Day : 12 Cusco

Machu Picchu - Cusco. There is the option to revisit the ancient citadel this morning to walk one of the many trails around the site. Hike up the steep path to Huayna Picchu for incredible views over Machu Picchu or trek to the Inca Bridge, carved into the steep cliff...

Day : 13 Cusco

Spend the day at leisure in Cusco. Enjoy a relaxed day strolling around this enchanting city or there are a number of optional excursions in the surrounding region, including a trip to Maras and Moray. Moray is a system of ancient agricultural irrigation paths which n...

Day : 14 Lima

Cusco - Lima. Today we fly back to Lima where our tour ends on arrival.

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