Sacred Peru
This Lima to Lima tour has been tailored with adventurous travellers in mind. Explore the bustling Peruvian capital of Lima and discover Arequipa with its fascinating fringe of volcanoes. See the Uros' reed-woven islands on Lake Titicaca near Puno in person, and venture into the folds of the Sacred Valley to discover priceless monuments and ancient Incan c...
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Overview
Highlights
- Start and end your tour in the striking Peruvian capital, Lima
- Be charmed by the distinct beauty of Arequipa city
- Explore the rolling hills and hidden gems of the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
- Pass through Cusco, a celebrated UNESCO World Heritage Site
What's this trip about?
This Lima to Lima tour has been tailored with adventurous travellers in mind. Explore the bustling Peruvian capital of Lima and discover Arequipa with its fascinating fringe of volcanoes. See the Uros' reed-woven islands on Lake Titicaca near Puno in person, and venture into the folds of the Sacred Valley to discover priceless monuments and ancient Incan culture including the ruins of Pisac and Ollantaytambo archaeological complex - the living Inca city! Choose to tick off bucket-list items like Machu Picchu with captivating optional excursions. This tour offers an immersive cultural experience unlike any other.
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Trip includes
- 10 nights in 2, 3 & 4* hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
- 10 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
- Modern air-conditioned road transport
- 2 internal flights
- Welcome dinner in Lima
- Explore Arequipa on a city tour
- Visit the Pampa Cañahuas Natural Reserve
- Travel to the floating islands of Uros on a speed boat
- Visit the town of Pucará
- See the ruins of Raqchi and the Temple of Wiracocha
- Visit the Church of Andahuaylillas
- Take a guided tour of the Sacred Valley in Peru
- Explore the Ollantaytambo Archaeological Complex with a local guide
- Take a guided tour of Sacsayhuaman ruins
- Tour Cusco with a local guide
- Take a city tour of Lima, the capital of Peru
- Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
- Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details
Itinerary
Hola Peru! Welcome to the first day of your tour of this amazing country. The first stop is Lima, Peru’s capital city. Arrive at the hotel, check in and freshen up. This evening, meet your tour leader and fellow Expat Explore travellers for a tour briefing and find out more about what to look forward to over the next 11 days! Afterwards, enjoy a welcome dinner with the group.
Fuel up on breakfast before transferring to Jorge Chavez International Airport. Catch a short flight to Arequipa. Located in the south of Peru, this colonial town is filled with Baroque architecture and bordered by three impressive volcanoes! Arrive and check in...
Take it easy this morning in Arequipa before transferring to Puno at lunchtime. En route, make a comfort stop at Pampa Cañahuas. During the stopover, admire the scenery, sip on local coca leaf tea and keep an eye out for indigenous wildlife and birdlife. See if you can spot vicuñas (similar to llamas)! Arrive in Puna this evening and check into the hotel.
Wander Puno’s streets at your own pace this morning. Visit the Baroque cathedral, the Arco Deustua archway or the Museo Carlos Dreyer to see a range of archaeological artefacts. On this afternoon’s excursion, encounter a different way of life on Lake Titicaca. Jet off...
Travel to Peru’s Sacred Valley today! Enjoy the views of the Peruvian countryside along the way. First stop of the day is Pucará. Explore the ancient Incan ruins - there is something noticeably spiritual about the many Inca sites! Pass through La Raya, sitting a...
Tour the Sacred Valley today. Travel deep into the area, past local villages and striking mountain ranges. Learn about intriguing Incan history and culture on the way. Visit the town of Ollantaytambo and see the incredible Incan fortress. This was once a royal e...
Join the optional excursion to Machu Picchu today! Enjoy a full day at the complex, on a fully-guided tour with a local expert. As it is nestled in the Andean mountains, the journey to Machu Picchu is quite a trek but definitely worth it! Travel by bus, train an...
Enjoy the last few views of the Sacred Valley en route to the next stop - Cusco. During the road trip there, see an excellent example of ancient Incan architecture at Sacsayhuaman. This fortress-temple is made of enormous, intricately stacked rocks. Next up is ...
Travel to Peru’s capital city Lima this morning. Catch a short flight and arrive in the bustling city home to over 10 million people! A local expert will familiarise you with Lima on a city tour. See the city’s highlights including the Plaza de Armas, the Cathed...
Enjoy a free day in Lima! Why not take some time to further explore some of the sights seen on yesterday’s tour? Lima is also known as South America’s culinary capital and boasts many exceptional restaurants as well as delicious street food. Keen to explore natu...
After 11 incredible days on tour, this Sacred Peru trip comes to an end this morning. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and say farewell to your fellow travellers. Don’t forget to take down your new travel friends’ details to share mementoes and swap photos! If you would like to extend your stay in Lima, please contact our team and we will confirm with the hotel.
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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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- 10 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners
*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
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