Peru: See & Experience Almost it ALL in 12 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours
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Overview
Highlights
- A Journey to Incan Citadels & Markets, Including Machu Picchu
- A Flightseeing Tour Over Pre-Columbian Geoglyphs (Nazca Lines)
- Dune Bashing & Sand Boarding Near to a Popular Oasis & Village
- A Horseback Ride to a Rainbow Mountain
- A Boat Ride to Scenic Islands Rich with Birdlife
- Discovering the Country’s Best Wineries and sampling Top-Notch Products
- Private Sightseeing Tours of Colonial Cities
- A Trip to One of the World’s Deepest Canyons
- View Salt Mines Hanging Over a Cliff
- Rich Culture and Much, Much More…
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- International Airfare *For VIP members only (ask us for details)
- Lodging *Some restrictions apply
- English-Speaking Tour Guide
- All Ground & Water Transportation
- All Activities in the Itinerary Below
- All Entry Fees
- Your Own On-Call Concierge
- Breakfasts
- Lunches x 3
Itinerary
Originally founded as Ciudad de Los Reyes (City of the Kings), Lima has developed an important tourism industry. What stands out are the historic center, archaeological remains, nightlife, museums, art galleries, festivities, and popular traditions. The historic cente...
We relocated from Lima to the city of Ica. There we are taken to two wineries. Peruvian wine dates back to the Spanish colonization of the region in the 16th century. After sampling some of the best wines and spirits Peru has to offer, we are taken to Huacachina. This village is built around a small oasis and is surrounded by sand dunes. We go dune bashing as well as sandboarding.
Before returning to Lima, we take a boat ride to the Ballestas Islands and then check out the Nazca Lines. The Ballestas Islands are an important sanctuary for marine fauna like the blue-footed booby. On the way to the islands, we see El Candelabro, a large-scale geog...
We relocated from Lima to the colonial city of Cusco. Peru’s urban showcase destination Cusco is known for its rich heritage with the Inca and Spaniards as well as the charming architecture both empires left behind. Even though Cusco is also known for its proximity to the Machu Picchu archeological site, the city is popular in its own right. We are provided with a guided tour.
We make a day trip from Cusco to the Sacred Valley. The Chanapata civilization first utilized this area around 800 BCE because of the rich soil used for agriculture. The Qotacalla civilization lived here from 500 to 900 CE. The Killke civilization then lived here from...
We make a day trip from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain (a.k.a. Vinicunca). Mass tourism came after 2015, attracted by the mountain’s series of stripes of various colors due to its mineralogical composition on the slopes and summits. The mountain used to be covered by glacier caps, but these have melted due to global warming. We go horseback riding at Rainbow Mountain.
Before relocating to the village of Aguas Calientes, we visited salt mines called Maras as well as an archeological site called Moray. Maras is well known for its salt evaporation ponds. There are over 5,000 of them, which have been in use since Inca times. Moray cons...
Before returning to Cusco, we are provided with a guided tour of Machu Picchu. This 15th-century citadel is the most familiar icon of Inca civilization. The Incas built the estate around 1450 but abandoned it a century later at the time of the Spanish Conquest. Althou...
Before relocating to the colonial city of Arequipa, we have free time to explore Cusco further: whitewashed and narrow streets, a gorgeous main square, grandeur sites, and red-tiled roofs. Cusco is undoubtedly one of Latin America’s prettiest historic cities.
Today we make a day trip from Arequipa to the very scenic Colca Canyon. It is home to Andean condors, giant hummingbirds, Andean geese, Chilean flamingos, mountain caracaras, rabbits, deer, foxes, and alpacas. The Colca Canyon is Peru’s third most popular tourist destination, and for good reason.
Before returning to Lima, we are provided with a guided tour of Arequipa. This destination definitely does not feel so large, even though it is the second-largest city in the country. Arequipa is characterized by colonial-era churches and mansions. The historic center is small but charming nonetheless.
Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport in Lima.
Note that if you can extend your trip, consider doing so. Lake Titicaca is worth 2 days, as is the Peruvian Amazon.
Endpoint Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport in Lima., Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez (LIM), Av. Elmer Faucett s/n, Callao, Callao 07031, Peru
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Accommodation
Below are the names of the hotels where we commonly have our customers stay. Note this is subject to availability.
Night 1: Lima, Preferred : Casa Andina Premium Miraflores
Night 2: Ica, Preferred Accommodation: Hotel Las Dunas
Night 3: Lima, Preferred Accommodation: Sheraton Lima Historic Center or The Westin
Nights 4-6: Cusco, Preferred Accommodation: Casa Andina Premium
Night 7: Aguas Calientes, Preferred Accommodation: El MaPi Hotel byInkaterra
Night 8: Cusco, Preferred Accommodation: Casa Andina Premium
Nights 9-10: Arequipa, Preferred Accommodation: Casa Andina Premium
Night 11: Lima, Preferred Accommodation: Hotel Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima
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Breakfast is included at the hotel. Lunch is included on days 5, 6 and 10. We do our best to ensure you are being offered healthy and tasty local cuisine.
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