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- Immerse yourself in Peru's dramatic mountain scenery with our hand-picked selection of Premium hotels
- Journey on the Titicaca Train to Cusco, with panoramic views, live music and a three-course lunch on board
- Sample ceviche in Lima, dine at a local picanteria in Arequipa and meet a Sacred Valley 'potato engineer'
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Our trip starts today in Lima, Peru's capital, which was founded in 1535 AD by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro. The modern cosmopolitan city is littered with reminders of its colonial and pre-Hispanic past, particularly in the historical centre. Located on ...
We'll dive straight into Peru's award-winning culinary scene today, starting with an explosion of sights, smells and tastes at the Surquillo Market. This wonderland of foodstuffs is where your everyday Limeno does their weekly shopping; from tropical fruits such as ch...
Leaving the big city this morning, we fly to beautiful Arequipa, at 2,380 metres / 7,808 feet above sea level. After checking into the hotel, we'll take an afternoon walking tour. Surrounded by volcanoes and mountains, the 'White City' is famed for its grand colonial ...
Today we're at our leisure to discover more of Arequipa. The city is a charming place to explore on foot, with tree-lined plazas and ornate churches dotted throughout. You may like to take time to visit the Santuarios Andinos Museum, where the mummified body of the In...
We'll take a four-hour drive north today, entering the world of the Altiplano, passing behind the volcanoes that ring Arequipa and on to Chivay. There are herds of llamas and alpacas en route, and if we're lucky we might spot the elusive vicuna. Today, we'll briefly r...
We'll have an early start this morning as we head to the Colca Canyon. A spectacular river gorge, the Colca Canyon measures twice the depth of the more famous Grand Canyon and at one time it was believed to be the deepest gorge on earth (until it was eclipsed by the d...
We'll spend a full day exploring Lake Titicaca by boat today. Our first stop is the unique floating reed islands known as 'Uros', their name taken from the Uros people who have made this place their home for centuries. Their islands are made from totora, a reedlike pa...
Travelling aboard the first-class Titicaca Train, we'll have an unforgettable journey today from Puno through to Cusco. The open observation car at the back provides panoramic views of the Andean scenery, where flocks of llamas or alpaca graze on the altiplano in scen...
This morning, we'll take an immersive walking tour through the captivating city of Cusco, kicking things off in the colossal archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman, a stone fortress that's still at the core of Cusco's traditions. Winding our way along an old Incan trail,...
Potatoes are on the menu today. With over 4,000 different varieties, Peru really is the home of the potato - in fact, we didn't have them in Europe until the 16th century, when the Spanish conquistadores brought them back. We'll see these indigenous vegetables brought...
Today is a free day in the beautiful Sacred Valley with a wide choice of things to do. For water lovers there is the opportunity to go kayaking or stand-up paddle-boarding on the Piuray Lagoon in the heart of the area's spectacular scenery. No previous experience is n...
We board the 360 train towards the mountain town of Aguas Calientes this morning. With a panoramic viewing car, we'll have spectacular views of the Rio Urubamba, flanked by high cliffs and peaks. Once a tiny village of no more than a few houses, Aguas Calientes is now...
This morning is free for you to either relax in Aguas Calientes, or to explore Machu Picchu more. There are several optional ways that you might like to choose from - each one requires an additional permit that should be pre-paid at the time of booking. The first opt...
Today is left free to further explore the winding streets and alleyways of Cusco. There are plenty of museums, lively plazas and bustling markets to explore, and it's a relaxing place to spend a day people-watching while enjoying a coffee - or a pisco sour! For those ...
Our trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Cusco. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart from Cusco at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. A transfer to Alejandro...
Our trip starts today in Lima, Peru's capital, which was founded in 1535 AD by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro. The modern cosmopolitan city is littered with reminders of its colonial and pre-Hispanic past, particularly in the historical centre. Located on ...
We'll dive straight into Peru's award-winning culinary scene today, starting with an explosion of sights, smells and tastes at the Surquillo Market. This wonderland of foodstuffs is where your everyday Limeno does their weekly shopping; from tropical fruits such as ch...
Leaving the big city this morning, we fly to beautiful Arequipa, at 2,380 metres / 7,808 feet above sea level. After checking into the hotel, we'll take an afternoon walking tour. Surrounded by volcanoes and mountains, the 'White City' is famed for its grand colonial ...
Today we're at our leisure to discover more of Arequipa. The city is a charming place to explore on foot, with tree-lined plazas and ornate churches dotted throughout. You may like to take time to visit the Santuarios Andinos Museum, where the mummified body of the In...
We'll take a four-hour drive north today, entering the world of the Altiplano, passing behind the volcanoes that ring Arequipa and on to Chivay. There are herds of llamas and alpacas en route, and if we're lucky we might spot the elusive vicuna. Today, we'll briefly r...
We'll have an early start this morning as we head to the Colca Canyon. A spectacular river gorge, the Colca Canyon measures twice the depth of the more famous Grand Canyon and at one time it was believed to be the deepest gorge on earth (until it was eclipsed by the d...
We'll spend a full day exploring Lake Titicaca by boat today. Our first stop is the unique floating reed islands known as 'Uros', their name taken from the Uros people who have made this place their home for centuries. Their islands are made from totora, a reedlike pa...
Today we'll follow the legendary route taken by the first Inca ruler - Manco Capac - on his way towards Cusco. During our bus journey, we'll drive up to the northern limit of the Altiplano, crossing La Raya pass (4,335 metres/14,222 feet) and descending via the Inca t...
This morning, we'll take an immersive walking tour through the captivating city of Cusco, kicking things off in the colossal archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman, a stone fortress that's still at the core of Cusco's traditions. Winding our way along an old Incan trail,...
Potatoes are on the menu today. With over 4,000 different varieties, Peru really is the home of the potato - in fact, we didn't have them in Europe until the 16th century, when the Spanish conquistadores brought them back. We'll see these indigenous vegetables brought...
Today is a free day in the beautiful Sacred Valley with a wide choice of things to do. For water lovers there is the opportunity to go kayaking or stand-up paddle-boarding on the Piuray Lagoon in the heart of the area's spectacular scenery. No previous experience is n...
We board the 360 train towards the mountain town of Aguas Calientes this morning. With a panoramic viewing car, we'll have spectacular views of the Rio Urubamba, flanked by high cliffs and peaks. Once a tiny village of no more than a few houses, Aguas Calientes is now...
This morning is free for you to either relax in Aguas Calientes, or to explore Machu Picchu more. There are several optional ways that you might like to choose from - each one requires an additional permit that should be pre-paid at the time of booking. The first opt...
Today we visit the Inti Raymi festivities in Cusco. During the Inca Empire, this festival was the most important of four ceremonies celebrated in Cusco. This old Inca festival is held only once a year, during the Southern hemisphere winter solstice. Since 1944, a hist...
Our trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Cusco. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart from Cusco at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. A transfer to Alejandro...
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