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Classic Peru

Trip type: 
Cultural
Adventure level: 
4. Demanding
Max group size: 
18
Avg user rating: 
4.333335
Americas, Peru | 22/23 days
Trip code: 
PU
What's included: 

Transport - Minibus/small coach, boat, train, in country flight, on foot.

Accommodation - Hotels (15nts), basic hotel (1nt), rustic huts/houses (1nt), camping (3nts).

Meals - 18 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners.

Trip Highlights: 
Travel along the Pacific coast and visit Colca Canyon
Walk the famous Inca Trail and explore Machu Picchu
Head into the desert to see the Nazca Lines
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Trip Overview: 

Following the desert coastline from Lima on our Peru treks, you visit the Ballestas Islands with their prolific seabirds and further south, wonder at the mysterious and unexplained Nazca Lines. An exploration of colonial Arequipa reveals the harshness of convent life, followed by a spectacular drive over the Andes to watch condors soar in the Colca Canyon. Then you’ll journey to Lake Titicaca – the fabled birth place of the Incas.

The trip culminates with the epic Inca Trail trek, 4 days trekking through incredible mountain scenery past Inca ruins. You'll camp above the clouds and follow in the footsteps of the Incas as you approach Machu Picchu where you spend time exploring the citadel. 

Trip Highlights: 
Travel along the Pacific coast and visit Colca Canyon
Walk the famous Inca Trail and explore Machu Picchu
Head into the desert to see the Nazca Lines
Peru Adventure Holidays
see full itinerary >>
What's included: 

Transport - Minibus/small coach, boat, train, in country flight, on foot.

Accommodation - Hotels (15nts), basic hotel (1nt), rustic huts/houses (1nt), camping (3nts).

Meals - 18 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners.

Trip Photos: 
  • Sun Gate, Machu Picchu - Peru
  • Pisac Market, Sacred Valley
  • Sacsayhuaman, Cusco
  • Camping on the Inca Trail
  • Camping on the Inca Trail
  • Machu Picchu
  • Machu Picchu
  • Nazca, Peru
  • Sillustani, Lake Titicaca
  • Homestay, Amantani Island
  • Trekking the Inca Trail
  • Moray, Sacred Valley
  • Arequipa
  • Condor, Colca Canyon
  • Plaza Mayor, Cusco
  • Camping on the Inca Trail
  • Camping on the Inca Trail
  • Condor, Colca Canyon
  • Camping on the Inca Trail
  • Sand dunes, Nazca

Cusco & Inca Trail Trek

Crossing the high altiplano you descend into the Sacred Valley and explore its profusion of Inca sites - before embarking on the spectacular Inca Trail to the fascinating ruins on the Machu Picchu trek. You’ll finally take the train back to Cusco where you can relax and reflect on your journey of a lifetime!

Not trekking?

On any date you can choose to opt out of the Inca Trail trek and stay in Cusco or the Sacred Valley - you'll meet up with group at Machu Picchu. While they are out on the trail, soak up the culture or Cusco or relax in the stunning surroundings of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. 

Inti Raymi

Now the second largest festival in South America, Inti Raymi is a modern enactment of an ancient Inca ritual, taking place at the winter solstice to honour the Sun God and pray for the return of longer days.

There is a whole week of activities and celebration in the streets of Cusco culminating with a procession and ceremonial display at Sacsayhuaman on the outskirts of the city. The main display takes place on the 24th of June, however, the real fun is found in the streets on the days leading up to this. Tickets can be arranged for the display locally (not included) but all marked dates will experience the festivities in Cusco in the days leading up to the 24th.

Our Classic Peru trip is just one of our Peru tours. To find out more visit our Peru holidays page.

Prices from

$4,816pp inc flights
Price include flights, transfers, all accomodation and entry fees, and a selection of meals.
$2,902pp exc flights
Price includes everything listed above, excluding flights and transfers.

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