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Discover the grand history and resilient ancient cultures of Peru during this 10-day tour
Fall in love with Peru’s lofty beauty and discover the grand history and resilient ancient cultures that continue to thrive in its cities and mountains on this 10-day tour. Explore the ornate Cusco Cathedral with a celebrated academic, wonder at the stark white salt pools set into the hillside of the Sacred Valley and take a guided tour of the awe-inspiring Inca citadel that is Machu Picchu.
- Start
- Lima, Peru
- Finish
- Lima, Peru
- Destination
- Peru
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PSPS
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 5 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
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Why you'll love this trip
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Discover the breath of Peru's diverse heritage, from the gorgeous Spanish colonial architecture of Lima to the Aymara and Quechuan Indian cultures of Puno
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Marvel at the mother of all Inca cities, breathtaking Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour of the ruins and free time to explore on your own
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Enjoy plenty of time in gorgeous Cusco, the perfect place to launch into further outdoor adventures or simply relax and take in mountain views with a pisco sour in hand
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The floating reed islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca are astounding in concept, construction and history. Take a boat tour on the world's highest navigable lake and stay with a local family there
Is this trip right for you?
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Due to the high altitude of the places we visit some people can suffer altitude sickness, regardless of age, gender or fitness. It even happened to Sir Edmund Hillary! Please see the ‘Medical and Health Information’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
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There are a couple of long journeys on this trip, in particular from Cusco to Puno, which is a 7-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.
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Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes. There are a number of days when you’ll spend time walking around sites or on tours.
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Visitors are not permitted to explore Machu Picchu without a Machu Picchu guide (not our trip leaders) and must follow set routes within the site. This trip includes two guided visits of Machu Picchu and each visit is approximately 1.5 - 2 hours long. Once your guided visits conclude, you will need to leave the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted. Your leader will provide more information to ensure you get the most out of your visits to this incredible site.
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You may also want to consider our trip Peru, Argentina & Brazil Highlights if you have more time to explore South America.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Hotel Antigua Miraflores or Similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Complimentary airport arrival transfer
- Lima - Leader led orientation walk of Miraflores
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
Some people can suffer altitude sickness in Lima, regardless of age, gender or fitness! Please see the ‘Medical and Health Information’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.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 let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
Accommodation
- Hotel Hacienda del Valle or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Lima - Guided tour, including San Francisco Monastery, the Catacombs and Central Market
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Hatun Inti Classic or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
- Sacred Valley - Maras Salt Mines Visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Hotel San Agustin Plaza or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Machu Picchu - Guided visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
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.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
- Cusco - Walking Tour: Main Square, San Blas Square, Coricancha Temple, San Pedro Market & 12 Angle Stone.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel San Agustin Plaza or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Hacienda Plaza or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Accommodation
- Hotel Hacienda Plaza or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Lake Titicaca - Floating Uros islands & Taquile island visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Special Information
Please be aware that the altitude means the sun can be extremely strong, so make sure to wear a hat and sunscreen, even on cloudy days.Accommodation
- Hotel Antigua Miraflores or Similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Puno - Sillustani archaeological site
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Lima - Private Lima: Home Cooked Tour Urban Adventure (price from) - USD83
- Lima Coast Biking Tour - Urban Adventures - USD52
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 lunchesTransport
Boat, Bus, Private vehicle, PlaneAccommodation
Hotel (9 nights)Included Activities
- Complimentary airport arrival transfer
- Lima - Leader led orientation walk of Miraflores
- Lima - Guided tour, including San Francisco Monastery, the Catacombs and Central Market
- Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
- Sacred Valley - Maras Salt Mines Visit
- Machu Picchu - Guided visit
- Cusco - Walking Tour: Main Square, San Blas Square, Coricancha Temple, San Pedro Market & 12 Angle Stone.
- Lake Titicaca - Floating Uros islands & Taquile island visit
- Puno - Sillustani archaeological site
Dates & availability - 2021 season
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 
3. This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 23kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on.
4. This trip starts at 2pm on Day 1 in Lima. This allows time after the joining meeting to explore the city with your leader.
5. Full name exactly as per passport is required at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on the passport), for activity and transport bookings. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
6. This trip includes one visit to Machu Picchu. 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. Please refer to the itinerary for details.

Essential trip information
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