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See how modern Incas celebrate their proud heritage at Inti Raymi.
Peru is a country in the midst of a cultural revival. It’s only in the last century that the country’s proud inhabitants have broken free of the shackles imposed by the Spanish conquest to embrace their ancestral Quechua language and customs, including the Inti Raymi – one of the most important festivals of the Inca calendar. Full of colour, movement and spectacle, this unique event offers a rare glimpse into ancient Inca life. Join us on a Peruvian adventure from the capital’s thriving food scene to the wildlife-filled Ballestas Island. Fly over the cryptic Nazca Lines and explore the white streets of Arequipa. Experience not one, but two visits to the iconic Machu Picchu in celebration of the winter solstice and finish up in ancient Cusco in time for historic Inti Raymi itself.
- Start
- Lima, Peru
- Finish
- Lima, Peru
- Destination
- Peru
- Style
- Peregrine
- Theme
- Limited Edition
- Code
- PSIY
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 13 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Attend one of the most important festivals of the Inca calendar, Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun), and witness the colourful processions, traditional dances and historical re-enactments
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The floating reed islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca are a marvel of concept, construction and history. Take a boat tour on the world's highest navigable lake, then spend two nights on a private Island overlooking Lake Titicaca
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Visit the iconic Machu Picchu not once, but twice! Witness the winter solstice at Machu Picchu on your second visit
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Journey to the magnificent Colca Canyon, which is deeper than the Grand Canyon and dotted with ancient villages
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Peru is a world-class culinary destination. Visit an area unknown to tourists in Lima and try a variety of street food and authentic Peruvian desserts
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip requires a minimum of 4 passengers to depart. Please do not book any non-refundable flights or services before the departure is guaranteed to depart.
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Due to the high altitude of many of places we visit, some travellers may experience altitude related sickness, regardless of age, gender or fitness. It even happened to Sir Edmund Hillary! Please see the ‘Health’ section of the trip notes for more important information about altitude sickness.
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There are a couple of long journeys on this trip, in particular from Nazca to Arequipa, which is a 10-hour drive in a private van. Although this may be tiring, it's a great chance to sit back and enjoy the passing scenery and chat to your fellow travellers. Plus, the beautiful city of Arequipa will make it all worthwhile.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Hotel Antigua Miraflores or Similar (1 night)
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
Note: As this trip visits locations at high altitude, it's possible that some travellers may experience adverse health effects due to altitude sickness. Please see the 'Is this trip right for you?' and 'Health' sections of the trip notes for important information about this.Accommodation
- Hotel Antigua Miraflores or Similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Lima - Cathedral visit
- Lima - Guided tour of San Francisco Monastery including The Catacombs
- Lima - Larco Herrera Museum
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- San Agustin Paracas hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Majoro or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Nazca Lines - Viewing tower
- Ballestas Islands - Guided tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
Please note that between June and September the port may be closed due to weather conditions. If this is the case, an alternative land tour of the Paracas National Reserve will be arranged.Accommodation
- Hotel Casa Andina or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Nazca - Flight Over the Nazca Lines
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Please note your tour leader will not join the included flight over the Nazca lines. Instead he/she will brief you prior to this activity.Accommodation
- Hotel Casa Andina or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Arequipa - Cathedral Visit
- Arequipa - San Ignacio Chapel Visit
- Arequipa - Santa Catalina Monastery
- Arequipa - Walking tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Eco inn or Similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Colca Canyon -Guided tour
- Colca Canyon - La Calera hot springs
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Hacienda Puno or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Sillustani archaeological site
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Suasi Island Eco lodge or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Suasi Island Eco lodge or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Suasi Island - Spectacular Sunset over Lake Titicaca, Picnic & Drinks
- Suasi Island - Cultural Museum Visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Hotel Hacienda Puno or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
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: http://www.theintrepidfoundation.org/projects/kusimayo/
Accommodation
- San Agustin Plaza hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cusco - Coricancha Temple entrance fee
- 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)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- San Agustin Plaza hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Hatun Inti or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Sacred Valley - Local community visit and lunch
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Hotel Hatun Inti or similar (1 night)
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.
Accommodation
- Hotel San Agustin Plaza or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Machu Picchu - Entrance and Guided Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
According 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.Accommodation
- San Agustin Plaza hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Sacred Valley - Maras Salt Mines Visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- San Agustin Plaza hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- San Agustin Plaza hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cuzco - Inti Raymi Festival with local specialist guide
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Antigua Miraflores or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
20 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinnersTransport
Private vehicle, TrainAccommodation
Hotel (18 nights), Lodge (2 nights)Included Activities
- Lima - Cathedral visit
- Lima - Guided tour of San Francisco Monastery including The Catacombs
- Lima - Larco Herrera Museum
- Nazca Lines - Viewing tower
- Ballestas Islands - Guided tour
- Nazca - Flight Over the Nazca Lines
- Arequipa - Cathedral Visit
- Arequipa - San Ignacio Chapel Visit
- Arequipa - Santa Catalina Monastery
- Arequipa - Walking tour
- Colca Canyon -Guided tour
- Colca Canyon - La Calera hot springs
- Sillustani archaeological site
- Suasi Island - Spectacular Sunset over Lake Titicaca, Picnic & Drinks
- Suasi Island - Cultural Museum Visit
- Cusco - Coricancha Temple entrance fee
- 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
- Sacred Valley - Maras Salt Mines Visit
- Cuzco - Inti Raymi Festival with local specialist guide
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Important notes
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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