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Delve into Peru's Incan history and discover the natural treasures of the Amazon rainforest
Lima is shrouded in history with glorious Spanish colonial buildings and grand museums dotted throughout this grand capital. The Amazon Basin contains the biggest river by volume and the largest tropical rainforest in the world. We discover the incredibly rich biodiversity of this environment on a journey by boat and on foot before returning to Lima. From Lima we fly to the former Inca stronghold of Cusco, where we have plenty of time to soak up the colourful local life. After catching a train to the town of Aguas Calientes, we visit the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu – the lost city of the Incas. A spectacular bus journey then takes us further inland to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca, home to the fascinating floating reed islands of the Uros Indians. Spend a couple of nights on a private island on Lake titicaca. Before we arrive in Bolivia’s capital of La Paz we discover the ruins of ancient Tiahuanaco. La Paz is the highest capital city in the world and combines a modern cosmopolitan city with ancient traditions, creating a vibrant finale to our adventure.
Optional Hike Add-on:
On this trip you can opt to hike the 1-day Inca Trail. More information on this trek can be found in the itinerary section your trip notes. Please contact us if you are interested in this option.
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- PSAD
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- Trip rating
- 133 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Enjoy a 2 night 'feature stay' in an Amazon Lodge. Stroll along jungle trails on the lookout for monkeys, parrots, otters and caymans, and sleep in a nature lodge lit by candles and kerosene lamps
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Descend into the vast catacombs beneath Lima on an underground tour. This is a side of Peru's capital not many people have seen
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Peru is a world-class culinary destination. Visit an area unknown to tourists and try a variety of street food and authentic Peruvian desserts
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Enjoy a 2-night 'feature stay' at the private island of Suasi on the Lake Titicaca. Watch the sun go down at the highest point of the island while enjoying a truly memorable picnic and drinks
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Marvel at ancient Incan architecture throughout the fertile Sacred Valley, before discovering the mother of all Incan cities, magical Machu Picchu.
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Enjoy two included visits to Machu Picchu! One guided tour of the ruins and the second visit with free time to explore on your own
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Join a specialist historian guide on one of you included visits to an archaeological site around Cusco who will provide interesting insight and knowledge about Peru's history and culture
Is this trip right for you?
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Due to the high altitude of many of the places we visit some people can suffer from altitude sickness. Some people aren’t affected at all, but if you are, be sure to drink plenty of water and don’t push yourself too hard. Please see the ‘Fitness’ section of the trip notes for more important information about altitude sickness.
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The Amazon Jungle can be very hot and humid, so it's important to drink plenty of water and wear light cotton clothing. Make sure you also bring tropical-strength insect repellant.
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While accommodation in the Amazon is clean, comfortable and ideally located, it's pretty basic compared with other accommodation throughout the trip. Please remember that this is a very remote part of the world. As there's no electricity at night, the rooms are lit with candles and kerosene lamps.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Hotel Antigua Miraflores or Similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Lima - Guided tour of San Francisco Monastery including The Catacombs
- Complimentary airport arrival transfer
- Lima - Guided tour Down town, Cathedral of Lima and The Catacombs
- Lima - Alameda de Chabuca Granda - Street food tasting
Optional Activities
- Lima Home Cooked - Urban Adventures - USD74
- Lima - Night Bites & Sights - Urban Adventures - USD45
- Lima Coast Biking Tour - Urban Adventures - USD45
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
•Please advise us of your flight arrival details at least 14 days prior to departure for the complimentary airport transfer. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).•Some departures of this trip are part of a combination trip. As such, some of your fellow travellers may have started their trip 8 days ago in Quito, Ecuador on South America in Depth (PSSIC).
•If you wish to take part in any of the optional activities mentioned below, you will need to book additional accommodation prior to the tour start date as there won't be any spare time on day one once the tour has commenced. Urban Adventures: If you are interested in any of the Urban Adventures listed you will need to contact Urban Adventures directly here: www.limaurbanadventures.com or + (51) 994 688552.
Accommodation
- Posada Amazonas lodge or similar (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
•Luggage Limit: Due to boat transfer to the jungle lodge the maximum weight limit for the Amazon is 12kg.•Amazon Lodges: Posada Amazonas and Refugio Amazonas lodges are both owned by the indigenous Ese-Eja community of Infierno, the lodges both offer a 30-metre canopy tower that provides spectacular views of the vast expanses of forest, Tambopata River and endless opportunities to witness Amazonian wildlife. Rooms at the lodges are simple but comfortable. They are built using local materials such as bamboo, adobe mud and palm trees. Rooms, don't have regular doors for the entrance and bathroom, instead traditional curtains are used. Each room opens out to the rainforest, providing a true jungle experience. Rooms are equipped with flushing toilets, showers (on occasions water may be cold due to remoteness of lodge), mosquito nets and kerosene lamps. Electricity and internet are only available in the common areas at designated times. Please note that drinks and tips are not included.
Accommodation
- Posada Amazonas lodge or similar (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- San Agustin Plaza Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cusco - Orientation Walk
- Cusco - Coricancha Temple entrance fee
- Cusco - Cathedral tour with Specialist Historian Guide
- Cusco - Cathedral Entrance Fee
Optional Activities
- Cusco - Pre-Colombian Museum - PEN20
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
HEALTHDue to the high altitude of many of places we visit some people can suffer altitude sickness, regardless of age, gender or fitness. Please see the 'Is This Trip Right For You?' and 'Fitness' sections in the trip notes for detailed information.
Accommodation
- San Agustin Plaza Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cusco - Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Cusco - Inca Museum - PEN10
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Luggage for the next 2 days:Due to a luggage restrictions on the train to Machu Picchu you will be required to pack all necessary items for the next 2 days into a smaller bag. The remainder of your luggage will be stored securely in the Cusco hotel.
Ollantaytambo was built over an ancient Inca town, the ruins of the royal estate of Emperor Pachacuti. This is one of the few places where the Incas defeated the Spanish. It's a magnificent example of Inca urban planning and the perfect warm up for Machu Picchu. Ollantaytambo's archaeological site is located to the east of the Plaza de Armas. The upper terraces of this site offer great photo opportunities of the squared grid town below. Today you’ll see lots of evidence of the Incas' engineering skills – in the ruins of ancient aqueducts, irrigation canals, dams on the Urubamba River, imposing sets of terraces and centres of worship dedicated to Pachamama (Mother Earth). Late afternoon head to the hotel in Ollantaytambo and settle in for night.
Accommodation
- Hotel Tika Wasi Valley or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass, which gives you access to 16 archaeological sites in/around Cusco (Transport & guides are not included)
- Sacred Valley - Local community visit and lunch
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Hotel Hatun Inti or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- 1 Day Inca Trail - Add-on (Must pre-book) - USD380
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
SAFETY:Due to Peregrine's internal safety policy, our leaders are specifically prohibited from recommending or assisting with booking trips to the mountaintop ruins of Wayna Picchu.
TREK:
On this trip you can opt to hike the 1-day Inca Trail. It’s a great option for those wanting to experience trekking in Peru, but don’t want to do the full 4 days. This trek starts in from the train station known as “Km 104” and after a steep ascent, it follows the last portion of the Classic Inca Trail.
Trekkers enter Machu Picchu at the sungate in the afternoon where there will be some time to take a few photos before taking a short bus ride down to Aguas Calientes to spend the night and re-join the rest of the group. This trek is subject to permit availability, must be pre booked and will incur a surcharge.
Please see the below link for more information: peregrineadventures.com/en-au/peru/one-day-inca-trail.
Accommodation
- San Agustin Plaza Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Machu Picchu - Entrance and Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Machu Picchu Site Museum - PEN25
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
MACHU PICCHUAccording to Machu Picchu visiting regulations, all visitors must follow a pre-determined route within the site. This route must be followed in one direction only and once the guided visit commences exiting and re-entering the site is not permitted. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted.
The first bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu departs at 5.30 am. The estimated arrival time is between 6- 6.30 am The sun rises at Machu Picchu at approximately 5.30 am, therefore it's not possible to be there in time for sunrise.
Accommodation
- San Agustin Plaza Hotel or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Cusco - Pisco Making - Urban Adventures - USD36
- Cusco - Stand Up Paddle Boarding - USD75
- Cusco - Visit a local Musician's house - USD40
- Cusco - Art Trail workshop - USD59
- Sacred Valley - Via Ferrata & Zipline - PEN265
- Sacred Valley - Mountain Biking - USD120
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Hacienda Puno or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Bus from Cusco to Puno: This journey is on a direct bus service there are no toilet stops, however there is a toilet on board the bus. The bus company does provide you with a snack upon boarding, however we do recommend packing a few extra snacks and a drink bottle in your day pack for the ride.Accommodation
- Suasi Island Eco lodge or similar (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Luggage for the next 2 days:Due to a luggage restrictions on the boat you will be required to pack all necessary items for the next 2 days into a smaller bag. The remainder of your luggage will be stored securely in the Puno hotel.
Accommodation
- Suasi Island Eco lodge or similar (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Suasi Island - Spectacular Sunset over Lake Titicaca, Picnic & Drinks
- Suasi Island - Cultural Museum Visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Luggage for the next 2 days:Due to a luggage restrictions on the boat you will be required to pack all necessary items for the next 2 days into a smaller bag. The remainder of your luggage will be stored securely in the Puno hotel.
Accommodation
- Hotel Hacienda Puno or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
LUNCH:The lodge will provide you with a packed lunch today. It will be available from about 12 pm, you may choose to enjoy this prior to departing the island or during the boat journey
THE INTREPID FOUNDATION:
Puno is the hometown of Kusimayo, a terrific local organisation that works towards improving the living condition of children and adults affected by poverty and malnutrition in this part of the world you have now come to know so well. Take a look at this short video for more information on this wonderful project: https://vimeo.com/154422813. Kusimayo is supported by the Intrepid Foundation which means you can donate to this project and your donation will be match dollar for dollar by the Intrepid Group. Please donate through our website: theintrepidfoundation.org/projects/kusimayo
Accommodation
- Hotel Rosario or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- La Paz - Tiawanaku archaeological site and museum tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
This morning at about 9 am you'll embark on a city tour. Begin with a dramatic ride on the world’s highest 'urban' cable car, up at 13,000 feet connecting La Paz with its twin city El Alto, a challenging urban environment that is a mix of shacks, half-finished buildings and church spires. Here you will visit some craft markets, selling goods made of alpaca wool, leather and other traditional materials, before visiting the Mercado de Hechiceria or Witches' Market. Browse the weird and wonderful stalls that sell everything from potions to incantations made from herbs. This witches market is rarely seen by tourists and is much more authentic than the smaller witches market in La Paz. Just outside the market is a street with dozens of types of doctors or shamans that, for a price, can tell of your future health, love, or career. Reboard the cable car to the south of the city and take a walking tour of the extraordinary landscape of Moon Valley. This isn’t a valley, but a maze of canyons and colossal clay spires. These rugged oddities, caused by erosion, make for staggering views. Stop at Mirador Killi Killi for one of La Paz’s most impressive viewing points. Next head to the main square and Plaza Murillo. After lunch, the rest of the day is free. When the sun sets and the temperature drops, join the locals in seeking warmth in a bar or restaurant.
Accommodation
- Rosario Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Please be aware that the order of your tour may change slightly according to weather, however you will still visit everything mentioned in the itinerary.Optional Activities
- La Paz - To 3,600 Metres, and Beyond - Urban Adventures - USD41
- La Paz - Food with Altitude - Urban Adventure - USD57
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
15 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinnersTransport
Boat, Bus, Private vehicle, Plane, Train, Motorised CanoeAccommodation
Hotel (11 nights), Jungle Lodge Feature Stay (2 nights), Eco Lodge Feature Stay (2 nights)Included Activities
- Lima - Guided tour of San Francisco Monastery including The Catacombs
- Complimentary airport arrival transfer
- Lima - Guided tour Down town, Cathedral of Lima and The Catacombs
- Lima - Alameda de Chabuca Granda - Street food tasting
- Cusco - Orientation Walk
- Cusco - Coricancha Temple entrance fee
- Cusco - Cathedral tour with Specialist Historian Guide
- Cusco - Cathedral Entrance Fee
- Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass, which gives you access to 16 archaeological sites in/around Cusco (Transport & guides are not included)
- Sacred Valley - Local community visit and lunch
- Machu Picchu - Entrance and Guided Tour
- Suasi Island - Spectacular Sunset over Lake Titicaca, Picnic & Drinks
- Suasi Island - Cultural Museum Visit
- La Paz - Tiawanaku archaeological site and museum tour
Important notes
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:
A Single Supplement to have your own room is available on this trip however excludes nights 2 & 3 (Amazon Jungle Lodge) where you will be in shared accommodation.
HIKE ADD-ON:
Your tour itinerary includes taking the train to Machu Picchu however on this trip you can opt to hike:
- The 1-day Inca Trail (day 7 of this itinerary) - Additional surcharge required.
Important: This option is subject to permit availability. Please contact your booking agent if you would like to book this option (the default itinerary does not include hiking, so you must specifically request this)
More information on this trek can be found in the itinerary section your trip notes.
BOLIVIAN VISA FOR U.S CITIZENS
Nationals from the United States need a visa to enter Bolivia and you we highly recommend you obtain this visa in advance from your nearest Bolivian consulate or Embassy. Not obtaining the visa in advance is likely to cause long delays at the border.
Please see the visa information on these trip notes for more information.
PASSPORT DETAILS REQUIRED
Full passport details are required at the time of booking in order to purchase Entrance fees to certain sites. Additionally on certain trips it's needed to book bus, train or flight tickets. Delays to provide this information may result in booking fees or changes to your itinerary.
On June 30th Peruvian authorities released a new list of regulations for visiting Machu Picchu, which came into effect from July 1st
The main points impacting our visits are:
1. Tickets are now only valid only for one entry, that means that passengers cannot leave the site and re-enter as we have in the past.
2. Once the passengers begin on a chosen circuit (there are 3 different ones) they cannot walk backwards and once they finish the circuit they must leave the site. They cannot explore afterwards.
3. The two allotted times to visit are 6am-12pm/ 12-4.30pm
4. It will be mandatory to have a guide (Machu Picchu guide, not our Leaders) to visit the site. However, this rule can’t be applied as there are not enough official guides to cover the large amount of people visiting so authorities are being flexible.
These new regulations are affecting how much time our passengers can spend in Machu Picchu, in the past, after a 1-2.5 hour tour passengers could stay longer to explore the site unguided, this is not possible anymore.
Our only alternative is to make passengers explore the upper part of Machu Picchu (Sun gate and Inka Bridge) before their guided tour starts (so about 2 hours before meeting the guide). Your Tour Leader will provide more information on what the group options are at the Welcome meeting.

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