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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lima

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Iberostar Miraflores), Hotel (Pullman Lima Miraflores (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Independent coastal walk through Miraflores
    • Visit to Larco Museum for introduction to Peru's ancient history
    • Dinner out (optional after welcome meeting)
    Landmarks
    Larco Museum
    Miraflores
  2. Day 2

    Lima

    Meals
    Lunch (Ceviche and traditional Peruvian cuisine at local restaurant following pisco sour and ceviche preparation demonstration)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Iberostar Miraflores), Hotel (Pullman Lima Miraflores (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Surquillo Market visit with taste of local produce
    • Pisco sour and ceviche preparation demonstration at local restaurant
    • Lunch including ceviche
    • Walking tour of Barranco neighbourhood
    • Visit to Victor Delfin artist workshop
    • Peruvian coffee at speciality coffee and chocolate shop
    Landmarks
    Surquillo Market
    Barranco
  3. Day 3

    Lima to Arequipa

    Meals
    Lunch (Three-course traditional Arepiqueno meal at Picanteria Tio Dario featuring specialties such as rocoto relleno (stuffed peppers), adobe arequipeno (spicy pork stew), or solterito de queso (fresh salad with local cheese, corn, beans and vegetables), plus local chicha morada drink)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hampton by Hilton Arequipa), Hotel (Hampton by Hilton Arequipa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon walking tour of Arequipa
    • Yanahuara viewpoint with views of El Misti volcano
    • Lunch at Picanteria Tio Dario with local specialties
    • Visit to Santa Catalina Convent
    Landmarks
    Arequipa Cathedral
    Yanahuara Viewpoint
    El Misti Volcano
    Santa Catalina Convent
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  4. Day 4

    Arequipa

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hampton by Hilton Arequipa), Hotel (Hampton by Hilton Arequipa (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Santuarios Andinos Museum
    • Sillar Route excursion through canyons and quarries with local guide
    Landmarks
    Santuarios Andinos Museum
  5. Day 5

    Arequipa to Chivay

    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Refugio Colca), Hotel (El Refugio Colca (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Four-hour drive through Altiplano with views of volcanoes, llamas, alpacas and possible vicuña sightings
    • Photo stop at highest point (4,910 metres / 16,108 feet)
    • Afternoon thermal bath relaxation
    Landmarks
    Colca Valley
  6. Day 6

    Chivay to Puno

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casa Andina Premium Puno), Hotel (Casa Andina Premium Puno (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Colca Canyon exploration
    • Cruz del Condor viewpoint for condor bird viewing
    • Drive through Patapampa Pass
    • Journey to Lake Titicaca region
    Landmarks
    Colca Canyon
    Cruz del Condor Viewpoint
    Lake Titicaca
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  7. Day 7

    Puno

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casa Andina Premium Puno), Hotel (Casa Andina Premium Puno (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Boat tour of Lake Titicaca
    • Visit to Uros floating reed islands with Uros people
    • Visit to Taquile Island with cultural experience
    Landmarks
    Uros Islands
    Taquile Island
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  8. Day 8

    Puno to Cusco

    Meals
    Lunch (Three-course lunch in dining car), Snack (Afternoon tea)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Xima Hotel), Hotel (Xima Cusco (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • First-class Titicaca Train journey with panoramic observation car
    • Three-course lunch in dining car
    • Afternoon tea
    • Pisco sour demonstrations
    • Live music and traditional dances in bar car
    Landmarks
    Rio Urubamba
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  9. Day 9

    Cusco

    Meals
    Brunch (Peruvian coffee at Three Monkeys Coffee in Plaza de Armas)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Xima Hotel), Hotel (Xima Cusco (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Cusco including Sacsayhuaman fortress
    • Colonial San Cristobal neighbourhood exploration
    • Sapantiana aqueduct visit
    • San Blas artsy neighbourhood with artisan workshops
    • Peruvian coffee at Three Monkeys Coffee in Plaza de Armas
    • Qoricancha complex visit
    • Mercado de Wanchaq market visit
    Landmarks
    Sacsayhuaman
    San Cristobal
    Sapantiana Aqueduct
    San Blas
    Plaza de Armas
    Qoricancha
    Mercado de Wanchaq
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  10. Day 10

    Cusco to Sacred Valley

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Inti Punku Valle), Hotel (Inti Punku Valle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Manuel Choqque's potato farm with over 370 potato varieties
    • Tasting of potatoes with traditional uchucuta sauce
    • Andean tuber wine tasting
    • Visit to Moray Inca ruins with semi-circular agricultural terraces
    • Panoramic views of Maras salt pans
    Landmarks
    Moray
    Maras Salt Pans
  11. Day 11

    Sacred Valley

    Meals
    Dinner (Andean meal with Misminay community prepared from local supplies)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Inti Punku Valle), Hotel (Inti Punku Valle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Evening visit to Misminay community
    • Andean meal with Misminay residents
    • Stargazing experience with Inca cosmology stories

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking or stand-up paddle-boarding on Piuray Lagoon with full instruction and safety equipment
    • Craft beer brewery visit with beer tasting
    • Ollantaytambo town visit with Inca ruins
    Landmarks
    Piuray Lagoon
    Ollantaytambo
    Misminay
  12. Day 12

    Cusco to Aguas Calientes

    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Mapi Hotel), Hotel (El Mapi Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Machu Picchu ancient site

    Optional Activities

    • Second visit to Machu Picchu (approximately US$54, subject to availability)
    • Huayna Picchu climb (£80 including transport, subject to availability, must be pre-paid at booking)
    • Machu Picchu Mountain trek (£80 including transport, subject to availability, must be pre-paid at booking)
    • Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes (US$4)
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Rio Urubamba
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  13. Day 13

    Aguas Calientes to Cusco

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Xima Hotel), Hotel (Xima Cusco (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Revisit Machu Picchu with unguided exploration at your own pace
    • Explore upper terraces circuit at Machu Picchu
    • Explore lower royal circuits at Machu Picchu
    • Climb Huayna Picchu
    • Climb Machu Picchu Mountain
    • Relax and explore Aguas Calientes town and market
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Huayna Picchu
    Machu Picchu Mountain
  14. Day 14

    Cusco

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Xima Hotel), Hotel (Xima Cusco (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Free exploration of Cusco museums, plazas and markets
    • Rainbow Mountain hike (full day, approximately 12 hours including drive time, 1.5-hour uphill hike to 5,020 metres with packed lunch)
    Landmarks
    Rainbow Mountain
  15. Day 15

    Cusco

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit museum shops in Cusco's city center for souvenirs
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    October 20th, 2022
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    The tour was varied and offered a wonderful variety of settings, including the spectacular Machu Picchu. The tour...
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    Glad you had a nice trip. Thanks for your feedback. The Explore Team
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    December 23rd, 2019
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    Great tour group, and a great tour leader in David Arce.
    Traveled in April 2019
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    December 23rd, 2019
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    This was an amazing trip. Explore ensured that the itinerary helped members acclimatize to the high altitudes....
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    Thanks for the fabulous review! On all altitude trips we aim to provide the right level of acclimatisation, and I'm glad to hear that it's working in Peru. It's such a magical destination, so we're happy that our trip could do it justice.
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    December 23rd, 2019
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    Trip is 4 - could almost be longer with more time in Puno and Arequipa
    Traveled in September 2019
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    December 23rd, 2019
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    All lovely, thank you!
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    August 18th, 2019
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    The Inca sites are amazing. The people are really friendly. The pace of the tour was excellent.
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    May 17th, 2019
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    Already looking forward to my next Explore trip!
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    May 17th, 2019
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    We had a few mornings where we were with a local guide. To enjoy the morning sessions more, each person commented...
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    Traveled in May 2018
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    Many thanks for your review. I'm really glad that you had an amazing trip despite feeling a little rushed in the mornings. We haven't had that feedback before, but will certainly monitor future feedback and our Product team will review the daily timings for the itinerary.
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