Classic Peru 10 days

In the 15th century, Peru was the heartland of the Inca Empire. Today, the country is rich in both Inca and Spanish colonial culture. Our jumping off point is Lima, nestled between the mountains and the sea and offering some of Latin America’s finest seafood. Just a short flight away is Cusco, built on the foundations of the old Inca capital. A remarkable cathedral dominates the city, overlooking cobblestone streets lined with ancient shops and delicious restaurants. To the north, looming over Cusco is the temple of Sacsayhuaman, whilst out in the Sacred Valley we visit the market town of Pisac. A highlight for many who visit Peru is a camping trek along ancient Inca pathways culminating in a visit to the magnificent mountaintop ruins of Machu Picchu.

Trip Highlights

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  Visiting a clay lick

  

  On the water in the Amazon Basin

  

  Peru Trekking Machu Picchu

  

  Peru Local

  

  Peru Machu Picchu Llama

  

  Peru Machu Picchu Finished

  

  Peru Blankets

  

  Peru Women in Cusco

  

  Peru Shopping

  

  Peru Local Kids

  

  Peru

  

  The perfect pisco sour?

  

  Take in sunrise at the Sun Gate, Machu Picchu

  

  Peru’s Northern Cordilleras

  

  Flying over the Nazca Lines

  

  Sample ceviche in Lima

  

  At home on Lake Titicaca

  

  Dead Woman’s Pass on the Inca Trail

  

  Cusco Fiestas

  

  Catch the condors of Colca Canyon

  

  Arequipa’s Cathedral

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  Peru Wildlife

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Past Travellers' Ratings & Comments

• • five

   

  If you haven't been on a trip like this before, find a way to make it happen and go for it. All the guides and tour leaders were fantastic, and the staff that took us along the trip and supported us were extremely helpful and pleasant to deal with. All the people that helped us along our way were fantastic, especially Ruley (sp?) and Wilbert who took us along the Inca Trail, who were lovely people made the experience even more memorable. A huge "thank you" to all our guides for everything you did for us, we will never forget it.

  – Alexander, , January 26th 2010

• • five

  Be prepared for the altitude and the' water'. Don't do too much on the first day in Cusco, you need to rest and get used to the altitude.

  – Corinne, , December 16th 2009