12 Day Kaleidoscope of Peru

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3 Lima, 3 Cuzco, 2 Puno, 2 Colca, 1 Arequipa
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Tour of Colonial Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Discover Cuzco, ancient capital of the Inca Empire Discover the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu via the PeruRail Expedition Train Drive through the Andean Plains to pristine Lake Titicaca Excursion by boat to the fascinating Uros Floating Islands Journey to the Colca Canyon, the deepest in the world See the exquisite shimmering architecture in the "White City" of Arequipa †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    3 Lima, 3 Cuzco, 2 Puno, 2 Colca, 1 Arequipa

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
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Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

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Trip includes

    • Round trip flights Miami-Lima, Lima-MiamiSome departure dates may be offered from an alternate nearby airport. Check flight itinerary options when booking. Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Lima-Cuzco & Arequipa-Lima 11 nights accommodations
    • 3 nights Lima 3 nights Cuzco 2 nights Puno 2 nights Colca 1 night Arequipa Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 17 meals: 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of English-speaking local guides Entrance fees per itinerary

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Itinerary

This 12 day "on-the-go" program features the highlights of Peru in an active itinerary which includes several walking tours as well as some early starts and long days.

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Peru
Depart for Lima, Peru; arrival and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure with time to rest, relax and acquaint yourself with Peru's vibrant capital, founded in 1535 by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro Overnight: Lima

DAY 2, Sunday - Lima City Tour
This morning's tour of Lima, with its 2000 years of history, begins at the colonial center of the city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its historic buildings surrounding the splendid Plaza Mayor. View the impressive Palace of the Archbishop with its fine car...
DAY 3, Monday - Fly to Cuzco, Cuzco City Tour
Depart Lima this morning by flight to Cuzco in the Peruvian Andes. This ancient capital of the Inca Empire is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in this historic ...
DAY 4, Tuesday - Discover Machu Picchu
Early morning transfer to the Sacred Valley's Ollanta Station to board the Expedition Train that travels through misty peaks to the astonishing ancient citadel of Machu Picchu*, the "Lost City of the Incas", designated by UNESCO as one of the New Seven Wonders of the Wor...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Full Day in Cuzco
Spend today at leisure in the "Imperial City" of Cuzco. Take time to explore some of the city's stunning sights or shop for some of the finest handicrafts and textiles in all of Peru. Perhaps, participate in the optional Cuzco Behind the Scenes Tour, offering a glimpse i...
DAY 6, Thursday - Raqchi & Puno
Depart Cuzco early in the morning on a long drive today. Enjoy spectacular scenery as you drive through the Andes mountain range and the Andean plains to Puno on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca. In this area, South American camelids (llamas and alpacas) graze on the i...
DAY 7, Friday - Excursion to Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca
This morning, an excursion by boat transports you from Puno to the fascinating Uros Floating Islands where the indigenous people of the area, the Uros, live on islands that dot the lake. The Uros live very much the same way as their ancestors did and still follow the anc...
DAY 8, Saturday - Travel through Andean Hills to Colca & Discover Colca Canyon
The scenic drive to Colca takes you into some of the most magnificent terrain you're ever likely to see. Admire tiny villages on an unspoiled countryside of Andean hills and terraced farmlands sloping into vast valleys. Perhaps you will see shepherds, some of who are des...
DAY 9, Sunday - Full Day in Colca Canyon
This morning's journey takes you to the Colca Canyon, reportedly the deepest in the world, thought to be twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. The Colca River has carved this geologic wonder over millennia and some of the terraced hillsides are known to predate Incan civili...
DAY 10, Monday - Explore Arequipa
This morning, enjoy a scenic drive to Arequipa. Arrive in time for lunch. Afterwards explore this remarkable colonial city, guarded by three dramatic volcanoes. Its beauty lies in its cultural purity; Arequipa's remote location has allowed its Spanish-based culture to th...
DAY 11, Tuesday - Fly to Lima
Transfer to the airport after breakfast for your flight to Lima. Afternoon is at leisure for individual pursuits. Tonight, enjoy a dinner at a restaurant in the trendy Miraflores District and bid farewell to your Tour Manager Overnight: Lima Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 12, Wednesday - Depart Peru
Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your departure flight* *Some flights depart shortly after midnight in the very early morning of Day 12 and will require a transfer on Day 11. Transfers depart the hotel approximately 4 hours prior to flight time. Meals: Breakf...

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Price From $2,909
Price per day$242
Last Updated: 12/20/2023

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