Discover Peru and explore the capital of Lima, the mystical Sacred Valley, the fascinating Incan culture, & more!
This 11-day Peru tour is a must for adventurous travellers! Explore the Peruvian capital, Lima, volcanic Arequipa, and the Uros' floating islands on Lake Titicaca. Discover ancient Incan culture in the Sacred Valley and opt for bucket-list experiences like the unforgettable Machu Picchu Day Trip on this immersive cultural journey.
Hotel in Lima
Hotel in Lima
10 Nights, (3 & 4 star hotels)
10 Nights
(3 & 4 star hotels)
10 Breakfasts | 2 Lunches | 3 Dinners
10 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
3 Dinners
Air-conditioned coach | Plane
Air-conditioned coach
Plane
Fully-guided tour
Fully-guided tour
Hotel in Lima | Welcome meeting at 06:00 PM
Hotel in Lima | 10:00 AM
Hola Peru! 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.
Celebrate the first night of the tour with a group welcome dinner in Lima!
Celebrate the first night of the tour with a group welcome dinner in Lima!
After breakfast, transfer to Jorge Chavez International Airport. Catch a short flight to Arequipa. This colonial town is filled with Baroque architecture and bordered by three impressive volcanoes! Arrive and check into the hotel before embarking on a city tour with a local guide. Explore more and be sure to try some local street food during free time this afternoon.
Tour Arequipa's quaint cobbled streets and unique sillar (a volcanic material) buildings, visiting Santa Catalina Monastery, Basilica Cathedral, and Museo Santuarios Andinos.
Tour Arequipa's quaint cobbled streets and unique sillar (a volcanic material) buildings, visiting Santa Catalina Monastery, Basilica Cathedral, and Museo Santuarios Andinos.
Take it easy this morning in Arequipa before transferring to Puno at lunchtime. En route, stop at Pampa Cañahuas. 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.
Stop at Pampa Cañahuas Natural Reserve and spot some vicuñas (animals similar to llamas) and sample coca leaf tea, as the locals do.
Stop at Pampa Cañahuas Natural Reserve and spot some vicuñas (animals similar to llamas) and sample coca leaf tea, as the locals do.
Wander Puno’s streets at your own pace this morning. Visit the Baroque cathedral, the Arco Deustua archway or the Museo Carlos Dreyer. This afternoon, encounter a different way of life on Lake Titicaca. Jet off on a speed boat to the floating Uros Islands which are created by hand by the Uru people. Return to Puno in the late afternoon.
These floating islands were created by the Uru people generations ago. Meet locals in colorful traditional dress, observe handcrafted artisanry, and enjoy vibrant folk dances.
These floating islands were created by the Uru people generations ago. Meet locals in colorful traditional dress, observe handcrafted artisanry, and enjoy vibrant folk dances.
Enjoy Peruvian countryside scenery on today’s journey. First stop is the Incan ruins of Pucará. Next, pass through La Raya and enjoy panoramic views. Then, visit Raqchi, an ancient Incan fortress. Last stop is Urubamba. Here, see the “Sistine Chapel of Latin America”. Finally, arrive in El Valle Sagrado, check into the hotel and enjoy a dinner with the group.
Pucará, as it’s also known, is known for its pottery, the Pucará Stone Museum with its selection of ceramics and sculptures from pre-Inca culture.
Pucará, as it’s also known, is known for its pottery, the Pucará Stone Museum with its selection of ceramics and sculptures from pre-Inca culture.
The ruins of Raqchi are renowned for the Temple of Wiracocha built in honour of Wiracocha, a deity believed to be the giver of life.
The ruins of Raqchi are renowned for the Temple of Wiracocha built in honour of Wiracocha, a deity believed to be the giver of life.
Named the “The Sistine Chapel of the Andes”, this church was built according to Spanish traditions and dedicated to Saint Peter the Apostle.
Named the “The Sistine Chapel of the Andes”, this church was built according to Spanish traditions and dedicated to Saint Peter the Apostle.
Tour the Sacred Valley today. Travel deep into the area, past local villages and striking mountain ranges. Learn about intriguing Incan history and culture. Visit the town of Ollantaytambo and see the incredible Incan fortress. Get a glimpse into local life during a stop at a local marketplace. Arrive at the hotel in Urubamba later this evening.
Explore the most significant Inca sites in the valley outside of Machu Picchu with a local guide. Stop at a marketplace for lunch and shopping.
Explore the most significant Inca sites in the valley outside of Machu Picchu with a local guide. Stop at a marketplace for lunch and shopping.
Built on the site of ancient ruins, Ollantaytambo’s impressive terraces were the base for Incan ceremonies and the royal estate of the Incan Emperor.
Built on the site of ancient ruins, Ollantaytambo’s impressive terraces were the base for Incan ceremonies and the royal estate of the Incan Emperor.
Enjoy a free day in the Sacred Valley or join the optional, locally-guided tour to Machu Picchu! Nestled in the Andean mountains, the journey is quite a trek but definitely worth it to see one of the New 7 Wonders of the World! Learn more about Machu Picchu’s intricate buildings and the mysterious history behind its creation.
Travel to Machu Picchu and explore the ruins of this ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site, voted one of the New 7 Wonders of the World!
Travel to Machu Picchu and explore the ruins of this ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site, voted one of the New 7 Wonders of the World!
Enjoy the last few views of the Sacred Valley en route to Cusco. On the way, see an excellent example of Incan architecture at Sacsayhuaman. This fortress-temple is made of enormous, intricately stacked rocks. Next up is Cusco, the former capital of the Incan empire. Explore Cusco with a local guide this afternoon. Enjoy free time this evening.
Visit the Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman, perched 3km above Cusco. See huge rocks stacked with impressive precision and amazing views of Cusco and surrounds!
Visit the Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman, perched 3km above Cusco. See huge rocks stacked with impressive precision and amazing views of Cusco and surrounds!
Once the capital of the Incan Empire, Cusco is an intriguing city to explore. Gain fascinating insights into the local history and culture.
Once the capital of the Incan Empire, Cusco is an intriguing city to explore. Gain fascinating insights into the local history and culture.
Travel to Peru’s capital city Lima on a short flight this morning. Join a local guide for a Lima city tour. See the city’s highlights including the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral of Lima and Plaza San Francisco. Stroll through the Miraflores neighbourhood for stunning ocean views. This afternoon, check into the hotel before heading out for a group dinner.
Explore Lima's colonial center featuring the Presidential Palace, Archbishops Palace, historic plazas, and churches. Visit the upscale San Isidro and coastal Miraflores for Pacific views!
Explore Lima's colonial center featuring the Presidential Palace, Archbishops Palace, historic plazas, and churches. Visit the upscale San Isidro and coastal Miraflores for Pacific views!
Enjoy a free day to explore Lima’s many highlights! Keen to explore natural scenery and see local wildlife? Join the Ballestas Islands day trip for a leisurely boat tour of the amazing Ballestas Islands. This area is home to pristine beaches, sparkling blue waters and incredible marine life. You could see dolphins, sea lions and penguins up close!
Enjoy a day trip to the beautiful Ballestas Islands with a local guide. Admire the scenery and astonishing concentration of marine life!
Enjoy a day trip to the beautiful Ballestas Islands with a local guide. Admire the scenery and astonishing concentration of marine life!
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 get 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.
Explore the most significant Inca sites in the valley outside of Machu Picchu with a local guide. Stop at a marketplace for lunch and shopping.
Travel to Machu Picchu and explore the ruins of this ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site, voted one of the New 7 Wonders of the World!
Explore Lima's colonial center featuring the Presidential Palace, Archbishops Palace, historic plazas, and churches. Visit the upscale San Isidro and coastal Miraflores for Pacific views!
Stop at Pampa Cañahuas Natural Reserve and spot some vicuñas (animals similar to llamas) and sample coca leaf tea, as the locals do.
Once the capital of the Incan Empire, Cusco is an intriguing city to explore. Gain fascinating insights into the local history and culture.
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Enhance your tour with these carefully selected optional experiences. Each one is designed to add depth and excitement to your journey, allowing you to customize your adventure according to your interests.
Travel to Machu Picchu and explore the ruins of this ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site, voted one of the New 7 Wonders of the World!
Enjoy a day trip to the beautiful Ballestas Islands with a local guide. Admire the scenery and astonishing concentration of marine life!
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Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard.
A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Lima, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.
Had a great time on this tour. Zema was a super tour guide and his trainees (Fernando and Rafael) were extremely good as well. Highly recommend this tour as there are so many won...
My husband and I are both grateful for Xema's handling of a big group on this tour. It was a challenging one and stressful to handle all the bookings, from our flights to Arequipa...
I just trust that everything is taken care off to let us just experience and understand something of the culture. Even the altitude difficulties didn't deter the group pulling toge...
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All travellers are required to carry their own bags. Our walking tours can last up to 3 hours and certain places involve walking up and down stairs. We want you to enjoy your tour, so read through the itinerary thoroughly and make your own conclusions as to whether you feel that you are fit and healthy enough.
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This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tours specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.