Experience Peru

21 days £1,629

Great architecture in the town of Arequipa

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Wildlife such as condors in the Colca Canyon

The railway through Aguas Calientes town

Hike in the mountains to the Choquequirao Ruins

Explore the wonders of Peru on this action packed 3 week adventure

Unlock the secrets of Peru on this epic 3 week journey. Discover ancient Incan sites, dramatic mountain landscapes and vast lakes. You’ll meet local communities and embark on legendary hikes while soaking up Peruvian lifestyle and culture. Travelling with a group and expert trip leader, you’ll soon fall under Peru’s enchanting spell.

Please note: Due to the current political situation in Bolivia, this tour may run on a slightly different itinerary. Please contact us for more information.

Highlights include

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15 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners

Inca Trail Trek (with local porters and guides)

Guided tour of Machu Picchu

Winery visit

Colca Canyon excursion

Lake Titicaca homestay

Uros Islands excursion

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Peru Fly into Lima today and make your way from the airport to your accommodation in the city. You'll meet your group and tour leader this evening.

Day 1: Arrive in Peru

Fly into Lima today and make your way from the airport to your accommodation in the city. You'll meet your group and tour leader this evening.
Day 2: Huacachina Travel south to Huacachina where you can go sandboarding at sunset.

Day 2: Huacachina

Travel south to Huacachina where you can go sandboarding at sunset.
Day 3: Nazca Enjoy a free morning on the cool coast of Paracas before boarding a bus to Nazca, via the sun-kissed sand dunes of Ica. Visit a local winery.

Day 3: Nazca

Enjoy a free morning on the cool coast of Paracas before boarding a bus to Nazca, via the sun-kissed sand dunes of Ica. Visit a local winery.
Days 4-5: Arequipa After a free day, board an overnight bus to Arequipa. Spend your time here wandering the baroque streets and gazing out at the dramatic mountain landscape.

Days 4-5: Arequipa

After a free day, board an overnight bus to Arequipa. Spend your time here wandering the baroque streets and gazing out at the dramatic mountain landscape.
Days 6-7: Colca Canyon Embark on a guided tour through the Andean terrain of the Colca Canyon - one of the deepest canyons on the planet. Visit local villages and see swooping Andean condors.

Days 6-7: Colca Canyon

Embark on a guided tour through the Andean terrain of the Colca Canyon - one of the deepest canyons on the planet. Visit local villages and see swooping Andean condors.
Day 8-10: Cusco After a final day in Arequipa, board an overnight bus to Cusco. Enjoy two free days in this maze of cobbled streets and markets. Learn to cook, hit the museums or go whitewater rafting.

Day 8-10: Cusco

After a final day in Arequipa, board an overnight bus to Cusco. Enjoy two free days in this maze of cobbled streets and markets. Learn to cook, hit the museums or go whitewater rafting.
Day 11: Olantaytambo Delve into the Sacred Valley and spend the night in Ollantaytambo, your first Inca ruin. Get set for your epic trek tomorrow.

Day 11: Olantaytambo

Delve into the Sacred Valley and spend the night in Ollantaytambo, your first Inca ruin. Get set for your epic trek tomorrow.
Day 12-16: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Spend 4 days trekking the legendary Inca Trail, culminating in a sunrise tour of Machu Picchu. Return to Cusco on day 15 and spend the next day relaxing and recovering.

Day 12-16: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Spend 4 days trekking the legendary Inca Trail, culminating in a sunrise tour of Machu Picchu. Return to Cusco on day 15 and spend the next day relaxing and recovering.
Day 17: Puno Journey through the Altiplano region on this full-day drive south to Puno, on the banks of Lake Titicaca.

Day 17: Puno

Journey through the Altiplano region on this full-day drive south to Puno, on the banks of Lake Titicaca.
Day 18-19: Lago Titicaca Embark on a 2-day boat tour of Lake Titicaca. Discover the floating islands of Uros and spend the night with a local family on the lake front.

Day 18-19: Lago Titicaca

Embark on a 2-day boat tour of Lake Titicaca. Discover the floating islands of Uros and spend the night with a local family on the lake front.
Day 20: La Paz Cross the border into Bolivia and journey to La Paz on a local bus. Spend the rest of the day exploring. Why not visit the witches' market or see the Valley of the Moon?

Day 20: La Paz

Cross the border into Bolivia and journey to La Paz on a local bus. Spend the rest of the day exploring. Why not visit the witches' market or see the Valley of the Moon?
Day 21: Tour ends Your tour ends this morning in La Paz. Time to head to the airport or stick around for some independent travel experiences.

Day 21: Tour ends

Your tour ends this morning in La Paz. Time to head to the airport or stick around for some independent travel experiences.

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Accommodation

20 nights of accommodation
Mainly single-sex multi-share hotels and hostels
2 nights on overnight buses
3 nights camping on the Inca Trail
All camping equipment apart from a sleeping bag and camping mattress is included.
15 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners are included.

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You should arrive in Lima, Peru, on day 1 of the trip and make your own way to your starting accommodation in the city. The trip ends in La Paz, Bolivia, on day 21.

Covid safety

As a response to the outbreak of Covid-19, many of our local partners and suppliers are putting in place new measures and policies regarding health and safety in response to the outbreak. These new measures will change and evolve over time, and the policies and procedures will vary depending on each trip. Some of the changes you may experience are:

Updated safety & hygiene procedures
Arrival safety meetings
Smaller group sizes
Knowledgeable & Trained Staff
Access to 24/7 emergency support
Different transport & accommodation

It's important you also take steps to make travelling safer. You should abide by local laws and restrictions, and follow the guidance of the local team. You should also bring and use your own face coverings/masks and hand sanitiser, social distance where needed, wash your hands frequently, and cover your face when sneezing or coughing.

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Explore the wonders of Peru on this action packed 3 week adventure

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