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.

From

$2,080

US $1,685 per person

Peruvian Highlights (Train To Machu Picchu)

8 days

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From Lima to Cusco

4.8

10 traveler reviews

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Operator: Contiki
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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

Day 1
Lima
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Selina Miraflores (or similar)), Hotel (NAIA Miraflores Hotel (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Visit decorated churches
- Explore underground catacombs
- Stroll through Barranco district
- Walk across Bridge of Sighs
- Try ceviche
- Watch sunset over the Pacific
Landmarks
Barranco District
Bridge of Sighs
Day 2
Lima to Puerto Maldonado - Amazon
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on the river), Dinner, Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Flight to Puerto Maldonado
- Lunch on the river
- Travel upstream by traditional Peruvian boat
- Canopy tower hike with 100ft stair climb
- Nighttime caiman spotting excursion
Optional Activities
- Quick tour of Puerto Maldonado city
Landmarks
Puerto Maldonado
Amazon Rainforest
Day 3
Amazon - Puerto Maldonado
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Corto Maltes Amazonia Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Wildlife spotting in the rainforest
Landmarks
Amazon Rainforest
Day 4
Puerto Maldonado to Cusco
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Selina Saphi (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore main plaza
Optional Activities
- Visit Tread Right support weaving centre
- Visit chocolate museum
Landmarks
Cusco Main Plaza
Day 5
Cusco to Sacred Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Tunupa Lodge Ollantaytambo (or similar))
Included Activities
- Watch ancient Incan weaving demonstration
- Guided tour of Pisac ruins
- Guided tour of Ollantaytambo ruins
- Homemade Chicha de Jora brew tasting
- Play traditional game of Sapo
Optional Activities
- Explore artisan shops in Ollantaytambo
- Stock up on hiking essentials (for Inca Trail participants)
Landmarks
Pisac Ruins
Ollantaytambo
Urubamba River
Day 6
Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch for trekkers), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Flower's House (or similar))
Included Activities
- Train to Aguas Calientes
Optional Activities
- One-day Inca Trail Trek (13km, 3.5 hours)
- Explore lush mountains around Aguas Calientes (non-trekkers)
Landmarks
Huayna Picchu
Aguas Calientes
Day 7
Aguas Calientes to Cusco via Machu Picchu
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Selina Saphi (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Temple of the Three Windows visit
- Wayana Picchu peak visit
- Self-guided exploration of Machu Picchu
- Return train to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Try local cuisine (cuy)
Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Temple of the Three Windows
Wayana Picchu
Day 8
Cusco
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Rainbow Mountain Hike and Massage (post-tour add-on)

Landmarks
Barranco District
Bridge of Sighs

Landmarks
Puerto Maldonado
Amazon Rainforest

Landmarks
Amazon Rainforest

Landmarks
Cusco Main Plaza

Landmarks
Pisac Ruins
Ollantaytambo
Urubamba River

Landmarks
Huayna Picchu
Aguas Calientes

Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Temple of the Three Windows
Wayana Picchu

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

NAIA Miraflores Hotel (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
Tunupa Lodge Ollantaytambo (or similar)
Hotel
day 5
Hotel Flower's House (or similar)
Hotel
day 6

Operated by

Contiki

4.7

(6,241 reviews)

Number of tours

502

Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

100%

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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

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Lauren
June 5th, 2024
5
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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Shashank
June 5th, 2024
5
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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Eric
June 4th, 2024
5
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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Palash
June 4th, 2024
5
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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Palash Kochar
June 4th, 2024
5
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
D
Danish
June 4th, 2024
5
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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B
Ben
June 4th, 2024
5
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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ana
June 4th, 2024
5
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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Elizabeth
April 23rd, 2017
4
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
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Nick
July 12th, 2016
4
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.
- D
  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.
R
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.

From

$2,080

-19%

US $1,685 per person

+ $505 additional upfront costs

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 198629

Currency
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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Peru. Ideally 10 days before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before May 23rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 23rd, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Contiki will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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Peruvian Highlights (Train To Machu Picchu)

Itinerary

Lima

Optional Activities

Lima to Puerto Maldonado - Amazon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Amazon - Puerto Maldonado

Included Activities

Puerto Maldonado to Cusco

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cusco to Sacred Valley

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Aguas Calientes to Cusco via Machu Picchu

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cusco

Optional Activities

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