Essential Peru
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Based on 156 Reviews
- duration 15 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-99 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-7532
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- Operated in English
- Starts Lima, Peru
- Ends Lima, Peru
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Discover Machu Picchu by train with guided tour
- Enjoy a homestay on the traditional island of Amantani in Lake Titicaca
- See Colca Canyon and its soaring condors
- Wander through the colonial city of Arequipa and the Santa Catalina Convent
- Drive deep into the Andean highlands and the Apurimac Valley
The "Essential Peru" trip starts and ends in Lima. It is a cultural, religious and historic sites trip that takes 15 days taking you through Lima, Amantani, Nazca and 7 other destinations in Peru. "Essential Peru" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
Journey through the vastly contrasting visual and cultural landscapes of Peru, including coastal desert, snow-capped Andean peaks, the altiplano and cloud forest. Along the way, visit world-renowned highlights, including: the mysterious Nazca Lines; Machu Picchu; Lake Titicaca, where we spend the night in an island homestay; and the 9,843ft (3,000m) deep Colca Canyon. We also encounter traditional culture, condors, llamas, and a warm welcome from the Peruvian people.
Journey through the vastly contrasting visual and cultural landscapes of Peru, including coastal desert, snow-capped Andean peaks, the altiplano and cloud forest. Along the way, visit world-renowned highlights, including: the mysterious Nazca Lines; Machu Picchu; Lake Titicaca, where we spend the night in an island homestay; and the 9,843ft (3,000m) deep Colca Canyon. We also encounter traditional culture, condors, llamas, and a warm welcome from the Peruvian people.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Start Lima
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Day 2: Drive south to Paracas and tour the Ballestas Islands; to Ica
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Day 3: On to Nazca; see the Nazca Lines; optional scenic flight
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Day 4: Turn inland from coastal desert, climbing high into the Andes
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Day 5: Drive to Cuzco, visiting Inca sites on the way
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Day 6: Free day to explore Cuzco
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Day 7: Train to Aguas Calientes; tour of Machu Picchu
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Day 8: Free morning or optional second visit to Machu Picchu; afternoon return to Cuzco by train and by road.
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Day 9: Free day for optional excursions
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Day 10: Drive to Lake Titicaca, with stops en route; boat to Amantani Island for homestay
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Day 11: Explore the island; afternoon boat to Puno visiting the floating reed islands
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Day 12: Drive across the altiplano to Colca Canyon
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Day 13: Morning condor viewing; afternoon drive past huge volcanoes to the White City of Arequipa
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Day 14: Morning visit Santa Catalina Convent; afternoon fly to Lima
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Day 15: End Lima
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- All accommodation
Meals
- All breakfasts, one lunch and one dinner
Transport
- All transport and listed activities
- Arrival and departure transfers
Guide
- Tour leader throughout
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 156 reviews
Essential Peru
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Peru
Fantastico!
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5 - Excellent
I have enjoyed every Exodus trip I have done and this was no exception. It was a busy trip with several long travelling days in a very comfortable coach, but the journey was always broken up with numerous stops and the scenery... Read more
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5 - Excellent
This was a trip of a lifetime, from start to finish I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was very get up and go, so if this isn't your sort of trip then I don't think it would be for you.
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5 - Excellent
In summary, the trip, the organisation, and the itinerary was extremely good.
Leo, our guide, was excellent.
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5 - Excellent
Outstanding full-on tour of southern Peru, with its wonderful variety of scenery and historical attractions. Overall organisation and itinerary were excellent. There were some very long drives but not tiring as there was so much... Read more
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By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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GOOD TO KNOW
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Essential Peru tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 27 October 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 27 October 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceEssential Peru tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Essential Peru tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
THE INCA TRAIL PERMITS
Permits to the Inca Trail are subject to availability. Kindly note that in case such permits are not available for your preferred date, you may need to choose a different date for your trip.
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