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Classic Peru
Trip type:
Cultural & Trekking
Activity level:
Demanding
Max group size:
18 Peru, Americas | 23 days
Trip code:
PU 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:
Cusco & Machu Picchu
Coast & Colca Canyon
Inca Trail & Sacred Valley
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see full itinerary >> What's included:
Transport - Minibus/small coach, boat, train, domestic flight, on foot.
Accommodation - Hotels (15nts), basic hotel (1nt), rustic huts/houses (1nt), camping (3nts).
Meals - 18 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners.
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 July, 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
$4,552pp inc flights
$2,787pp exc flights
Book early and save £100
Simply book this trip six months before departure and get £100. Quote 'Inca Trail EB'.
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Among many other things, we offset the carbon emissions associated with in-country travel on all of our trips, supporting a solar stove and clean energy project in Madagascar.
