The amazing Peru
5 destination, 21 days
¿What is Included?
- Breakfast ( 18 )
- Lunch ( 1 )
- Dinner ( 1 )
- Bus
- Private Transport
- Boat
Train Tren - Flight
- Hotel Nights ( 18 )
- Homestay ( 1 )
- Bus nights ( 2 )
Our most in-depth 3 week cultural exploration of Peru. Highlights include colonial cities, fascinating culture and ancient ruins.
This trip offers you the option to add:
- - 02 days in the jungle.
- - 04 days of Inca trail.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Lima at any time. Check into our hotel and enjoy the city. As your fellow travelers are arriving at various times throughout the day, there are no planned activities other than a group dinner and info session. Please look in the hotel lobby for notices on when and where the group meeting will occur.
Special information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please leave a message to your TL at the hotel reception. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
Special information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please leave a message to your TL at the hotel reception. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
Included
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
- There are no meals included on this day.
Day 2 - 3
Early in the morning we go to the bus station to go to the city of Nasca, home of the enigmatic Nasca Lines, it is recommended to bring some kind of snack since the trip does not include food. We will arrive in the afternoon and we will have time to rest. Nazca is the site of one of the world's greatest archaeological mysteries, the Nazca Lines. From the ground we can make out very little; for the best views of the Nazca Lines, you’ll want to take an optional flight over them in a small fixed-wing plane.
The next day will be a bit crazy, we will start the day visiting the Chauchilla cemetery, one of the oldest necropolises that is located on the outskirts of Nasca, here we will be able to appreciate some of the crafts that this culture produced. Later you will have the option of flying over the Nasca lines, a 30-minute trip that will show you these incredible figures which are located in the desert near the city. REMEMBER THAT THIS ACTIVITY IS OPTIONAL AND SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Flights over the Nazca lines are not recommended for those with a weak stomach. Planes turn sharply to facilitate viewing of the lines. Several local operators offer flights over the lines and there have been safety issues in the past. AROUND cannot guarantee the safety of any of the flights, your tour leader can recommend some operators that are safer than others according to our assessment. Your leader is specifically prohibited from recommending or assisting booking this activity through any other operators. At night we catch the long but quite comfortable night bus to Arequipa.
The next day will be a bit crazy, we will start the day visiting the Chauchilla cemetery, one of the oldest necropolises that is located on the outskirts of Nasca, here we will be able to appreciate some of the crafts that this culture produced. Later you will have the option of flying over the Nasca lines, a 30-minute trip that will show you these incredible figures which are located in the desert near the city. REMEMBER THAT THIS ACTIVITY IS OPTIONAL AND SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Flights over the Nazca lines are not recommended for those with a weak stomach. Planes turn sharply to facilitate viewing of the lines. Several local operators offer flights over the lines and there have been safety issues in the past. AROUND cannot guarantee the safety of any of the flights, your tour leader can recommend some operators that are safer than others according to our assessment. Your leader is specifically prohibited from recommending or assisting booking this activity through any other operators. At night we catch the long but quite comfortable night bus to Arequipa.
Included
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
- Bus (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast included day 2 and 3
Day 4 - 6
Peru’s second most important city after Lima, Arequipa maintains a traditional colonial style and more laid back pace in comparison with the capital. Spend the day in stunning Arequipa. Perhaps walk around the main plaza with its lovely cathedral, many cafes and eateries. You may like to visit the Andean Sanctuaries Museum in Arequipa, which houses Peru’s famous ‘Ice Maiden’, the Inca mummy of a girl who died in the 1440s. There’s also the Monasterio de Santa Catalina, a 16th century monastery which only accepted women from well-to-do Spanish families. These nuns grew infamous for their luxurious lifestyles, each one having her own servant, splurging on fine products and enjoying frequent parties.
Next day you’ll travel about 5 hours by minivan to the town of Chivay. Along the way, you’ll see llamas, alpacas and vicunas – not sure how to differentiate between these adorable creatures? Your tour leader will explain the differences between them. You’ll also stop for breaks, photo opportunities and to try some local coca tea, on the way we will stop at the highest point on the tour at Patapama (4800 meters above sea level) before descending to your destination of Chivay. Enjoy a break for lunch in town later we will go to the hotel. From here you can either spend the evening soaking in the baths, dining on llama steak at a nearby restaurant or seeing some live Andean music at a peña (local bar).
Next morning you will visit the Colca Canyon, more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, the Colca has some breathtaking views. Here you’ll see terraced crops that have been cultivated since pre-Inca times by local villages. This is also the home of the Andean condor. Witness one of the world’s largest flying birds soar above and below you from a prime viewing point above the canyon. We will get back to Chivay for a lunch break before we head back to Arequipa, at night we will take out night bus to Cusco.
Special Information
When stopping off at Patapama, you’re likely to experience some shortness of breath. This is nothing to worry about as it’s a short stop and the bus will quickly descend to lower altitude. Remember to prepare for altitude sickness before the trip.
Next day you’ll travel about 5 hours by minivan to the town of Chivay. Along the way, you’ll see llamas, alpacas and vicunas – not sure how to differentiate between these adorable creatures? Your tour leader will explain the differences between them. You’ll also stop for breaks, photo opportunities and to try some local coca tea, on the way we will stop at the highest point on the tour at Patapama (4800 meters above sea level) before descending to your destination of Chivay. Enjoy a break for lunch in town later we will go to the hotel. From here you can either spend the evening soaking in the baths, dining on llama steak at a nearby restaurant or seeing some live Andean music at a peña (local bar).
Next morning you will visit the Colca Canyon, more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, the Colca has some breathtaking views. Here you’ll see terraced crops that have been cultivated since pre-Inca times by local villages. This is also the home of the Andean condor. Witness one of the world’s largest flying birds soar above and below you from a prime viewing point above the canyon. We will get back to Chivay for a lunch break before we head back to Arequipa, at night we will take out night bus to Cusco.
Special Information
When stopping off at Patapama, you’re likely to experience some shortness of breath. This is nothing to worry about as it’s a short stop and the bus will quickly descend to lower altitude. Remember to prepare for altitude sickness before the trip.
Included
Accommodation
- Hotel (2 nights)
- Bus (1 night)
Meals Included
- No meals Included for day 4
- Breakfast day 5 - 6
Day 7 to 16
We will arrive in the morning and head to the hotel, if rooms are available we will check in, otherwise we will leave our luggage in custody and head to the city centre for a refreshing and much needed breakfast. In the afternoon we will have our city tour and you will have the opportunity to visit some of the archaeological ruins close to the city. Cusco is the continent’s oldest continuously inhabited city, and has become the hub of the South American travel network. Spend a little time acclimatizing to the high altitude (3450 meters), then set out to discover some of Cusco's lesser-known sights on a guided walking tour with, remember that you will have plenty of time to explore this amazing place.
Free day to explore on your own, remember there are several interesting places in your BTC so make the most of it.
For those who decided to go to the jungle, early in the morning we will transfer you to the airport for your flight to the city of Puerto Maldonado, upon arrival you will be met at the airport by staff from the lodge, then you will be transferred to the lodge in the jungle. Enjoy your stay with nature. You don't have to worry about anything because in the jungle, all your meals are included.
Second day at leisure, make the most of your time in one of the most beautiful cities in Latin America. For the adventurers who went to the jungle, second day of incredible adventures.
One more day in Cusco to enjoy on your own, remember to make the most of your tourist ticket. For those who went to the jungle your TL will be waiting for you at the airport for your transfer to the hotel.
For those who took the trekking option, in the evening you will have your breifing, here the guide will give you some details of the Inca trail or the quarry trek. This evening you'll receive a small duffle bag to carry your clothes in for the next four days (5 kg maximum), this is only for the people that is doing the hike. Your team of porters will carry these bags for you, together with the food and equipment for the trail. Please note that you won't have access to these items until the end of each day, as the porters will always be ahead of the group.
Today we will visit together two archaeological sites of great importance in the Inca empire, Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Early morning wake up to travel with our local guide through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. An important source of food for the Inca, the Sacred Valley is a lush agricultural region that continues to supply the city of Cuzco with much of its production. The town and fortress of Ollantaytambo are strategically situated overlooking the beautiful Urubamba River Valley. Those who took the option to stay in Cusco, at the end of the tour you will return to the hotel in Cusco so that the next day they you can continue with what they have planned. For those who decided to do the Inca Trail or the quarry trek, you will spend the night in Ollantaytambo, the TL will stay with you until the guide picks you up from the hotel.
A new day full of adventures for everyone.
For those who returned to Cusco, early in the morning they will pick you up from the hotel and start your visit to the incredible Huamantay lagoon, this activity will show you incredible natural landscapes that only the Andes can offer. Remember is a full day activity, in case you
For walkers, early in the morning the guide will pick you up from the hotel to take you to the starting point, we will see you with you in 4 days, enjoy the incredible landscapes that the Andes will offer you. Please note that all your meals are included.
A new day a new adventure, today we will visit the famous rainbow mountain (Vinicunca), in the morning you will be picked up from the hotel. Located in the Cordillera de Vilcanota -to the southeast of the city of Cusco- Vinicunca offers a wonderful spectacle, from the same road that leads to it. It is a journey of approximately five hours by car and on foot that, although it demands a high physical demand, culminates in a postcard image that is recorded forever.
Being located at more than 5000 meters above sea level, in case you present symptoms of altitude sickness, notify your guide so that he can provide you with immediate assistance.
Regarding the group of walkers, today they will be on their second day of walking towards Machu Picchu.
This will be a more relaxed day, compared to the previous ones, we will visit Chinchero, Maras and Moray, we will enjoy a day full of adventure. In the afternoon we will return to Ollantaytambo to take the train that will take us to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night before the big day.
Finally the day has arrived, today we will tour the impressive citadel of Machu Picchu, a private tour for those who did the Inca Trail and another one for those who took the option to stay in Cusco. After the tour the guide will tell you where to take the bus back and the meeting point in the town of Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon we will take our train back to Ollantaytambo and from there a bus to Cusco.
Last day in this incredible city, the last chance to buy the gifts that are pending and the last chance to walk through its small streets full of history and mystery or just to chill with a well deserve massage.
Free day to explore on your own, remember there are several interesting places in your BTC so make the most of it.
For those who decided to go to the jungle, early in the morning we will transfer you to the airport for your flight to the city of Puerto Maldonado, upon arrival you will be met at the airport by staff from the lodge, then you will be transferred to the lodge in the jungle. Enjoy your stay with nature. You don't have to worry about anything because in the jungle, all your meals are included.
Second day at leisure, make the most of your time in one of the most beautiful cities in Latin America. For the adventurers who went to the jungle, second day of incredible adventures.
One more day in Cusco to enjoy on your own, remember to make the most of your tourist ticket. For those who went to the jungle your TL will be waiting for you at the airport for your transfer to the hotel.
For those who took the trekking option, in the evening you will have your breifing, here the guide will give you some details of the Inca trail or the quarry trek. This evening you'll receive a small duffle bag to carry your clothes in for the next four days (5 kg maximum), this is only for the people that is doing the hike. Your team of porters will carry these bags for you, together with the food and equipment for the trail. Please note that you won't have access to these items until the end of each day, as the porters will always be ahead of the group.
Today we will visit together two archaeological sites of great importance in the Inca empire, Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Early morning wake up to travel with our local guide through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. An important source of food for the Inca, the Sacred Valley is a lush agricultural region that continues to supply the city of Cuzco with much of its production. The town and fortress of Ollantaytambo are strategically situated overlooking the beautiful Urubamba River Valley. Those who took the option to stay in Cusco, at the end of the tour you will return to the hotel in Cusco so that the next day they you can continue with what they have planned. For those who decided to do the Inca Trail or the quarry trek, you will spend the night in Ollantaytambo, the TL will stay with you until the guide picks you up from the hotel.
A new day full of adventures for everyone.
For those who returned to Cusco, early in the morning they will pick you up from the hotel and start your visit to the incredible Huamantay lagoon, this activity will show you incredible natural landscapes that only the Andes can offer. Remember is a full day activity, in case you
For walkers, early in the morning the guide will pick you up from the hotel to take you to the starting point, we will see you with you in 4 days, enjoy the incredible landscapes that the Andes will offer you. Please note that all your meals are included.
A new day a new adventure, today we will visit the famous rainbow mountain (Vinicunca), in the morning you will be picked up from the hotel. Located in the Cordillera de Vilcanota -to the southeast of the city of Cusco- Vinicunca offers a wonderful spectacle, from the same road that leads to it. It is a journey of approximately five hours by car and on foot that, although it demands a high physical demand, culminates in a postcard image that is recorded forever.
Being located at more than 5000 meters above sea level, in case you present symptoms of altitude sickness, notify your guide so that he can provide you with immediate assistance.
Regarding the group of walkers, today they will be on their second day of walking towards Machu Picchu.
This will be a more relaxed day, compared to the previous ones, we will visit Chinchero, Maras and Moray, we will enjoy a day full of adventure. In the afternoon we will return to Ollantaytambo to take the train that will take us to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night before the big day.
Finally the day has arrived, today we will tour the impressive citadel of Machu Picchu, a private tour for those who did the Inca Trail and another one for those who took the option to stay in Cusco. After the tour the guide will tell you where to take the bus back and the meeting point in the town of Aguas Calientes. In the afternoon we will take our train back to Ollantaytambo and from there a bus to Cusco.
Last day in this incredible city, the last chance to buy the gifts that are pending and the last chance to walk through its small streets full of history and mystery or just to chill with a well deserve massage.
Included
Accommodation
- Hotel in Cusco (8 nights)
- Hotel in Ollantaytambo (1 nights)
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes (1 nights)
Meals Included
- No meals Included for day 7
- Breakfast day 8 to 16
Day 17 - 18
This morning you’ll board a bus to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. We climb over the mountains today. Puno is known as Peru’s folklore capital, this is due in no small part to its thriving indigenous cultures, including the Aymara and Quechua.
Next morning we will have the chance to spend the in a local island village (overnight homestay) that will provides an opportunity to learn more about rural life in the Peruvian highlands and to participate in local traditions.
After breakfast, take a 1-hour boat ride to Taquile Island. The locals here make their livelihood out of textiles, with the women doing the spinning and men doing the knitting. Browse the handmade goods sold here including warm, high quality items. Next, take an uphill trek for about an hour to visit the main area of the island. After a brief stay, the boat will take you back to Puno (about 3 hours).
Next morning we will have the chance to spend the in a local island village (overnight homestay) that will provides an opportunity to learn more about rural life in the Peruvian highlands and to participate in local traditions.
After breakfast, take a 1-hour boat ride to Taquile Island. The locals here make their livelihood out of textiles, with the women doing the spinning and men doing the knitting. Browse the handmade goods sold here including warm, high quality items. Next, take an uphill trek for about an hour to visit the main area of the island. After a brief stay, the boat will take you back to Puno (about 3 hours).
Included
Accommodation
- Hotel (2 night)
- Homestay (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 19
Leave behind the highlands and take a short 2-hour flight will take the group back to Lima. The rest of the day is free to explore more of Lima's sights and perhaps do some last-minute souvenir shopping. In the evening, you will get together with the group for one last night dinner.
Included
Accommodation
- Hotel (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Day 20
Departure day
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