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Classic Peru

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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 - 18
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Lima

    Lima
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Jose Antonio Lima Executive)

    Optional Activities

    • Coastal walk to Miraflores
    • Explore bohemian district of Barranco
    • Visit Larco Museum
    • Try ceviche or Pisco sour at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Miraflores
    Barranco
    Larco Museum
  3. Day 2

    Lima to Arequipa

    Lima to Arequipa
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (La Maison d'Elise)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch
    Landmarks
    El Misti volcano
  4. Day 3

    Arequipa

    Arequipa
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (La Maison d'Elise)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Santa Catalina Convent with guided exploration of vaulted ceilings and decorative cloisters

    Optional Activities

    • Visit MUSA - the Andean Sanctuaries Museum
    • Explore ornate churches and plazas
    • Visit rooftop bars at sunset
    Landmarks
    Santa Catalina Convent
    MUSA - Andean Sanctuaries Museum
    Arequipa Cathedral
  5. Day 4

    Arequipa to Chivay

    Arequipa to Chivay
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Casona Plaza Ecolodge)
    Landmarks
    Colca Canyon
  6. Day 5

    Colca Canyon - Puno

    Colca Canyon - Puno
    Meals
    Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Jose Antonio Puno)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Colca Canyon and Cruz del Condor viewpoint
    • Explore Andean villages
    • View Inca terraces
    Landmarks
    Colca Canyon
    Cruz del Condor
    Patapampa Pass
    Lake Titicaca
  7. Day 6

    Puno to Taquile Island

    Puno to Taquile Island
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Taquile Guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip to Uros floating reed islands
    • Visit Taquile Island

    Optional Activities

    • Evening walk on Taquile Island
    Landmarks
    Uros floating reed islands
    Taquile Island
  8. Day 7

    Taquile Island

    Taquile Island
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Jose Antonio Puno)

    Optional Activities

    • Walk up to Inca ruins
    • Visit market for locally-made embroidery
    • Stroll through Puno markets for wool items
    Landmarks
    Taquile Island
  9. Day 8

    Puno - Sacred Valley

    Puno - Sacred Valley
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Tikawasi Valley)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Inca temple at Raqchi
    • Visit Andahuaylilles
    Landmarks
    La Raya Pass
    Raqchi
    Andahuaylilles
    Ollantaytambo
    Sacred Valley
  10. Day 9

    Sacred Valley

    Sacred Valley
    Meals
    Dinner (Andean meal shared with local porters in Misminay, prepared from local supplies)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Tikawasi Valley)

    Included Activities

    • Visit community of Misminay
    • Share Andean meal with local porters
    • Stargazing experience and learning about Inca cosmos theories

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking on Piuray Lagoon
    • Stand-up paddleboarding on Piuray Lagoon
    • Tour of Moray Inca terraces
    • Visit Maras salt mines
    • Descent to Pichingoto town
    • Visit craft beer brewery with tastings
    Landmarks
    Piuray Lagoon
    Moray
    Maras Salt Mines
    Pichingoto
    Misminay
  11. Day 10

    Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes

    Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (El Mapi Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey to Aguas Calientes
    • Bus to Machu Picchu
    • Explore Machu Picchu ancient site

    Optional Activities

    • Natural hot baths near Aguas Calientes
    Landmarks
    Rio Urubamba
    Aguas Calientes
    Machu Picchu
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  12. Day 11

    Aguas Calientes - Cusco

    Aguas Calientes - Cusco
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Jose Antonio Hotel -Cusco)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
    • Bus journey from Ollantaytambo to Cusco

    Optional Activities

    • Second entry to Machu Picchu with unguided exploration
    • Alternative circuit exploring upper terraces
    • Alternative circuit exploring lower royal circuits
    • Climb Machu Picchu Mountain
    • Climb Huayna Picchu
    • Relax in Aguas Calientes
    • Explore town market
    • Visit cafes in Aguas Calientes
    Landmarks
    Machu Picchu
    Aguas Calientes
    Ollantaytambo
    Cusco
  13. Day 12

    Cusco

    Cusco
    Meals
    Breakfast (Specialty coffee made from locally sourced beans at local coffee shop)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Jose Antonio Hotel -Cusco)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour through historic Cusco
    • Visit Sacsayhuaman fortress
    • Explore San Cristobal neighbourhood
    • View Sapantiana aqueduct
    • Visit San Blas neighbourhood
    • Visit San Blas Market
    • Visit local coffee shop with specialty coffee
    • Visit Qoricancha complex

    Optional Activities

    • Further exploration of Cusco
    Landmarks
    Sacsayhuaman
    San Cristobal
    Sapantiana Aqueduct
    San Blas
    San Blas Market
    Qoricancha
  14. Day 13

    Cusco

    Cusco
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Jose Antonio Hotel -Cusco)

    Optional Activities

    • Rainbow Mountain hike
    Landmarks
    Rainbow Mountain
  15. Day 14

    Cusco

    Cusco
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit museum shops for souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Cusco

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  • Carrol5.0January 2025
    There were too many highlights just to mention the one, visiting the floating island on Lake Titicaca, staying over...
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  • Rhonda4.2February 2025
    Visiting Machu Picchu was the highlight of our trip. We also greatly enjoyed the home stay on Taquile Island and...
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  • Petrina5.0April 2025
    My favourite day was our day in Ollantaytambo when we visited lots of different sights which I hadn't known much...
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    Overnight stay on Tequile Island. Solstice sunrise at Ollantaytambo sun temple.
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  • Michael5.0June 2025
    2 highlights - Isla Taquile in Lake Titicaca, and the Inti Raymi festival in Cuzco. The opportunities to share...
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    Olyatitambo and Machu Pichu Lake Titicaca
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    Lake Titicaca, Machu Picchu, dinner at the community, Cusco
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  • Melanie4.5September 2025
    Seeing the condors at Colca canyon, the sacred valley: amazing! Lake Titicaca and staying in local family’s home on...
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  • Jennifer4.5September 2025
    Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca
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  • Louise4.0September 2025
    The best bit for us was an optional trip to the salt mine, Moray and the mismnay visit.
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    Asked on August 20th, 2024

    can you please let me know what is included and not included in the tour?

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      tours are sold as land only so they do not include flights in the package cost. Classic Peru tour includes 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner. In budgeting and packing section you can see the rough food prices in the region.

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    Is it easy enough to organise a plane back to Lima and accomodation?

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      We can indeed arrange a flight from Cusco to Lima when the trip has ended. We can arrange post tour accommodation in Cusco after the trip if you wish.

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    What kind of accommodation are in this trip? Are they safe, noise controlled, air condition, what starts they fall to etc.. What if there are bed bugs type of accommodation? What kind of transportation available for this trip?

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