We are looking at adding Peru on our itinerary after a trip to Antarctica. Can you advise if this tour is suitable for people with a standard international suitcase?

Luggage allowance: A single bag with size: 29"x20"x10" (73x50x25cm), weight: 44 lbs. (20kg). Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12"x11"x6" (30x28x14cm) to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment.

I'm 41 but in good shape. Could I still book?

Contiki tours have an age restriction, and guests must be between 18-35 years old to be eligible to join. We would like to recommend one of our sister brands - CostSaver which is open to all ages and may be a great fit for you.

Does this tour include international flights?

The tour price does not include international flights.

Just wondering what the 400 euro additional upfront cost covers?

The 400-euro additional upfront cost covers the trip deposit as well as any upfront cost that we may have to pay to suppliers usually permits.

Are trips to Peru still running, considering the political situation in Peru? Is there an alternative itinerary in case Cusco or any other places are not accessible?

At this point in time, our December, January and February departures are still operating, so the March departure will be, unless something unforeseen happens, where we would need to withdraw the trip. If the trip is going ahead as per normal, and you decide to cancel, standard cancellation fees apply. If we needed to withdraw the tour, it be a refund or credit.

What are these additional trip charges of 500$+ that are being added to the trip cost? Also Do you provide hotel booking holds documentation, in order to apply for visa?

The additional costs you see on the price breakdown is for the Inca Trail Permit, Internal Air and Tax fees. These fees are standard on our Peruvian Highlights Trips. All travel docs including hotel itineraries will be emailed out 21 days prior to your departure date. If needed earlier, you can put in a request to have these documents expedited.

Peruvian Highlights (Train To Machu Picchu)

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From Lima to Cusco

4.8 (10 reviews)

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 8 - 25
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Lima
Lima
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Selina Miraflores (or similar)), Hotel (Ibis Budget Miraflores (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit Spanish colonial churches
- Explore underground catacomb cemetery
- Stroll through Barranco district
- Walk across the Bridge of Sighs
- Try ceviche at local restaurants
- Watch sunset over the Pacific
Landmarks
Barranco District
Bridge of Sighs
Day 2
Lima to Puerto Maldonado - Amazon Jungle
Lima to Puerto Maldonado - Amazon Jungle
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on the river during boat travel), Dinner, Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Puerto Maldonado city and markets
- Boat trip upstream to jungle lodge
- Hike to canopy tower with 100ft staircase and rainforest views
- Evening caiman spotting expedition by flashlight
Landmarks
Puerto Maldonado
Amazon Rainforest
Day 3
Amazon Jungle
Amazon Jungle
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Jungle exploration and wildlife spotting
Landmarks
Amazon Rainforest
Day 4
Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Selina Saphi (or similar)), Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Wander the main plaza of Cusco
- Visit Tread Right support weaving centre
- Visit the chocolate museum
Landmarks
Cusco
Day 5
Cusco to Sacred Valley
Cusco to Sacred Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Tunupa Lodge Ollantaytambo (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pisac ruins
- Guided tour of Ollantaytambo ruins and town
- Traditional weaving demonstration by local artisans
- Traditional Sapo game experience
- Homemade Chicha de Jora (corn beer) tasting
Optional Activities
- Stock up on hiking essentials for Inca Trail (for next day hikers)
Landmarks
Pisac Ruins
Ollantaytambo Ruins
Urubamba River
Day 6
Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes
Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch (for Inca Trail trekkers)), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Flower's House (or similar))
Included Activities
- 1-day Inca Trail Trek (13km over approximately 3.5 hours) with packed lunch and arrival at Machu Picchu (optional for some travelers)
- Train journey to Aguas Calientes (for non-trekkers)
Optional Activities
- Morning exploration of Aguas Calientes mountain surroundings (for non-trekkers)
Landmarks
Huayna Picchu
Aguas Calientes
Day 7
Aguas Calientes to Cusco via Machu Picchu
Aguas Calientes to Cusco via Machu Picchu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Selina Saphi (or similar)), Hotel (Hotel Mamasara (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu including Temple of the Three Windows and Wayna Picchu peak
- Free exploration time at Machu Picchu
Optional Activities
- Explore Cusco market stalls and cobbled streets
- Try cuy (guinea pig) at local restaurants
Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Temple of the Three Windows
Wayna Picchu
Day 8
Cusco
Cusco
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Rainbow Mountain Hike
- Massage
- Extend with Bolivian Magic trip

Landmarks
Barranco District
Bridge of Sighs

Landmarks
Puerto Maldonado
Amazon Rainforest

Landmarks
Amazon Rainforest

Landmarks
Cusco

Landmarks
Pisac Ruins
Ollantaytambo Ruins
Urubamba River

Landmarks
Huayna Picchu
Aguas Calientes

Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Temple of the Three Windows
Wayna Picchu

Accommodation
Flights
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Ibis Budget Miraflores (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
Selina Miraflores (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge (or similar)
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Selina Saphi (or similar)
Hotel
Days 4, 7
Hotel Mamasara (or similar)
Hotel
Days 4, 7
Tunupa Lodge Ollantaytambo (or similar)
Hotel
day 5
Hotel Flower's House (or similar)
Hotel
day 6

All accommodations are subject to change

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Platinum Operator

Rating: 4.7 (6,387 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 96%
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Traveler Reviews

4.8

Overall rating based on 10 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.5
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.3
Food
4.8
Tour Operator
4.7

Lauren5.0•June 2024
Led by elio
Elio was the absolute best!
Traveled in April 2024
Reply from: Contiki
We're happy to hear your feedback. It seems like you had an amazing adventure and are eager for your next Contiki experience. Your next travel adventure will definitely be with Contiki.
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Shashank5.0•June 2024
Excellent guide with amazing knowledge and local recommendations. You won't feel you are with a stranger, you'll feel...
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Traveled in April 2024
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We're thrilled you had such a great experience from beginning to end. It's great to hear that The Crew made this incredible itinerary so memorable, and we'll pass on your compliments. They've set the bar very high, but we hope we can make your next Contiki adventure even better.
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Eric5.0•June 2024
Led by elio
Elio was excellent. Was super helpful and considerate and organized
Traveled in March 2024
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for your amazing review, thanks for taking this journey with us.
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Palash5.0•June 2024
The tour was awesome. One of the best trips I have been to and it all was made possible by our trip manager Elio. One...
The tour was awesome. One of the best trips I have been to and it all was made possible by our trip manager Elio. One of the most humble and friendly person I have met. He organized everything so well and gave us the most fun experience possible in Pery. His local Peru recommendations were spot on and helped us with whatever information we needed even after the trip was over. I'm so glad Elio was our trip manager.Show more
Traveled in April 2024
Reply from: Contiki
Wow, thank you so much for your fantastic feedback. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such an amazing experience from start to finish. It's so awesome to hear that our Trip Manager made this incredible itinerary so memorable. We'll definitely pass on your compliments. They've really set the bar high, but we're already looking forward to making your next Contiki adventure even better.
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Palash5.0•June 2024
The tour was awesome. One of the best trips I have been to and it all was made possible by our trip manager Elio. One...
The tour was awesome. One of the best trips I have been to and it all was made possible by our trip manager Elio. One of the most humble and friendly person I have met. He organized everything so well and gave us the most fun experience possible. His local recommendations were spot on and helped us with whatever information we needed even after the trip was over. I'm so glad Elio was our trip manager.Show more
Traveled in April 2024
Danish5.0•June 2024
Elio was the best guide we could ask for. Detailed planning along with great knowledge and sense of humor was just...
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Traveled in April 2024
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for your great feedback, hope to see you again soon.
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Ben5.0•June 2024
Amazing! Elio was so nice, knowledgeable, and funny that he helped make the trip an unforgettable experience.
Traveled in April 2024
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for your great rating, come back and adventure with us again,
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ana5.0•June 2024
Elio and the whole tour was amazing!
Traveled in April 2024
Reply from: Contiki
Thank you for your amazing feedback, thanks for taking this adventure with us.
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Elizabeth4.0•April 2017
Amazing tour! You definitely keep busy so if you're looking for a laid back pace this probably isn't the tour for...
Amazing tour! You definitely keep busy so if you're looking for a laid back pace this probably isn't the tour for you. But if you want to see a lot of cultural sites and experience true Peru (down to eating Alpaca and Guinea Pig - not to mention traditional drinks) this is a great choice. Our guide was funny and friendly and usually very knowledgeable about where we were going and what we were doing. You're very active but the hotel accomodations were comfortable. Beds and showers in every room and most places put out a very nice breakfast even when your group was leaving before normal breakfast hours.Show more
Traveled in April 2017
Nick4.0•July 2016
Jhonatan Fernandez was really good
Traveled in June 2016

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Dan
Asked on January 13th, 2025
We are looking at adding Peru on our itinerary after a trip to Antarctica. Can you advise if this tour is suitable for people with a standard international suitcase?
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2025
  Luggage allowance: A single bag with size: 29"x20"x10" (73x50x25cm), weight: 44 lbs. (20kg). Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12"x11"x6" (30x28x14cm) to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment.
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  Dan
  Traveler•Written January 2025
  One more query, are there laundry facilities in any of the accommodation spots? As mentioned, we are doing Antarctica and won't have excessive summer wear.
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2025
  The good news is, lots of our accommodation offers laundry facilities so you don't need to be known as the traveller with stinky socks. There is a small fee for laundry services and detergent (top tip: if you want to be super saving savvy, bring some laundry powder with you). If your accommodation doesn't have a laundry service and you're really desperate, just ask your Trip Manager to help you find a local laundrette.
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Robyn
Asked on November 20th, 2024
I'm 41 but in good shape. Could I still book?
Age Range
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written November 2024
  Contiki tours have an age restriction, and guests must be between 18-35 years old to be eligible to join. We would like to recommend one of our sister brands - CostSaver which is open to all ages and may be a great fit for you.
B
Brian
Asked on November 21st, 2023
Does this tour include international flights?
Flights / Transfers
- ContikiOperator•Written November 2023
  The tour price does not include international flights.
B
Benjamin
Asked on May 14th, 2023
Just wondering what the 400 euro additional upfront cost covers?
Payments
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written May 2023
  The 400-euro additional upfront cost covers the trip deposit as well as any upfront cost that we may have to pay to suppliers usually permits.
A
Annie
Asked on December 29th, 2022
Are trips to Peru still running, considering the political situation in Peru? Is there an alternative itinerary in case Cusco or any other places are not accessible?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2022
  At this point in time, our December, January and February departures are still operating, so the March departure will be, unless something unforeseen happens, where we would need to withdraw the trip. If the trip is going ahead as per normal, and you decide to cancel, standard cancellation fees apply. If we needed to withdraw the tour, it be a refund or credit.
D
Donna
Asked on October 20th, 2022
What are these additional trip charges of 500$+ that are being added to the trip cost? Also Do you provide hotel booking holds documentation, in order to apply for visa?
Price / Availability
Visa
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2022
  The additional costs you see on the price breakdown is for the Inca Trail Permit, Internal Air and Tax fees. These fees are standard on our Peruvian Highlights Trips. All travel docs including hotel itineraries will be emailed out 21 days prior to your departure date. If needed earlier, you can put in a request to have these documents expedited.

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