Spot wildlife, explore Inca culture and marvel at the mystery of the Nazca Lines. This tour of Peru’s highlights is perfect for those wishing to explore its cultural and historical treasures. Meet the vibrant local people of Lake Titicaca and delight in views of the Sacred Valley from the comfort of your coach as you travel by rail to Machu Picchu. Taking the train will allow you lots of time to explore ruins, museums and markets. With years of experience, we directly employ the best local guides so that you’re free to enjoy the beauty of the region and its people.
What's Included
- Ballestas Islands trip, Chauchilla cemetery and potter's workshop tour, Arequipa city tour, Guided tour of Taquile and Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca, Sacred Valley tour, Guided tour of Machu Picchu, Arrival transfer and breakfast daily.
- 14 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner. (Allow USD350-550 for meals not included.)
- Comfort hotels (14 nts).
- Private van, plane, train, boat.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10
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Places Visited
- Machu Picchu
- Peru
Day 1 Lima
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Day 2 Paracas (B)
Travel by private bus via Pisco to Paracas National Park.
Day 3 Ballestas Islands, Nazca (B)
Included boat tour to Ballestas Islands. Travel in the afternoon to Nazca via the Huacachina sand dunes and oasis.
Day 4 Nazca (B,D)
Optional flight over the Nazca Lines. Tour of a pre-Inca cemetery in the Nazca desert and local potter studio and enjoy a traditional included Pachamanca dinner.
Days 5-6 Arequipa (2B)
Travel by private vehicle to Arequipa. Included city tour of Arequipa and free time to explore the city and surroundings.
Days 7-8 Puno/Lake Titicaca (2B)
Fly to Juliaca and transfer to Puno. Visit to the floating Islands of Uros and guided tour of Lake Titicaca. Optional visit to Sillustani burial site.
Day 9 Cuzco (B)
Travel by private vehicle from Puno to Cuzco.
Day 10 Sacred Valley/Ollantaytambo (B,L)
Full-day guided tour of the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo ruins along with a visit to a Planeterra weaving project in a local community. Shopping opportunities at a local market.
Day 11 Aguas Calientes (B)
Train to Aguas Calientes. Optional visit to local hot springs and shopping opportunities. Those who have chosen the option in advance to hike the "1-day Inca Trail" will disembark the train at km 104 and trek to the Sun Gate and Machu Picchu, before re-joining the group at Aguas Calientes for the night.
Days 12-13 Machu Picchu/Cuzco (2B)
Guided tour of Machu Picchu and optional visit to the Inca Bridge before returning to Cuzco.
Day 14 Lima (B)
Fly to Lima. Optional city tour or free time to explore.
Day 15 Lima (B)
Depart at any time.
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