Peru: Ancient Cities & the Andes

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5 Based on 1 Review
  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 14 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-39 yrs
  • max group size 18
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-5248
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Lima, Peru
  • Ends Cusco, Peru
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Conquer the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
  • Meet the locals at an Andean homestay.
  • Witness soaring condors at Colca Canyon.
  • Sip pisco sours and devour fresh seafood.
Start in Lima and end in Cusco, the tour "Peru: Ancient Cities & The Andes" is a guided trekking and hiking tour that takes 14 days. You will travel through Nazca, Arequipa, Inca Trail and 6 other destinations in Peru. "Peru: Ancient Cities & The Andes" is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Climb the legendary Inca Trail to the cloud forest citadel of Machu Picchu, dine the traditional way at a ceremonial Pachamanca feast, or take an optional flight over the Nazca Lines — the adventure is yours to choose! With the services of a CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and your accommodation and transport taken care of, this trip offers great value as it introduces the region’s main sights, providing plenty of flexibility so you can experience an adventure you'll never forget. Take a trip that's packed with just the essentials — 14 days of maximum Peru at minimum cost. This is everything you imagined Peru would be — and more!
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Lima
  • Day 2: Lima/Nazca
  • Day 3: Nazca/Arequipa
  • Day 4: Arequipa
  • Day 5: Arequipa/Colca Canyon
  • Day 6: Colca Canyon
  • Day 7: Cusco
  • Day 8: Cusco/Ccaccaccollo
  • Day 9: Ccaccaccollo/Ollantaytambo
  • Day 10: Inca Trail
  • Day 11: Inca Trail
  • Day 12: Inca Trail
  • Day 13: Machu Picchu/Cusco
  • Day 14: Cusco
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Simple hotels (7 nts), overnight bus (2 nts), homestay (1 nt), camping (3 nts).
Meals
  • 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
    Note: Allow USD240-315 for meals not included.
Transport
  • Hiking, local bus, train.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, specialist Inca Trail CEO on hike, local guides.
Included activities
  • Your G for Good Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit, Ccaccaccollo
  • Your G for Good Moment: Handmade Biodegradable Soap Products
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Your Hands-On Moment: Pachamanca, Nazca
  • Your Discover Moment: Cusco
  • Your Local Living Moment: Ccaccaccollo Community Homestay, Ccaccaccollo
  • Your Big Night Out Moment: Cusco
  • Overnight Colca Canyon excursion
  • Inca Trail hike with local guide, cook, and porters (4 days)
  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Lima and from Cusco are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Peru: Ancient Cities & the Andes tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 1 review
  • Anonymous
  • From Australia
  • On Aug 15 2018
5 - Excellent
Loved this tour
Loved this tour. Everything was planned well and it was amazing to get to know Peru. Please don't miss out on this country. Overall, we had a great tour and were accompanied by a professional guide.
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE 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:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Peru: Ancient Cities & the Andes tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Peru: Ancient Cities & the Andes 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.

Visa

For this Peru: Ancient Cities & the Andes 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.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Travel Style : 18-to-Thirtysomethings Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
  • 2. Service Level : Basic Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
  • 3. Physical Grading : 4 - Demanding Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.
  • 4. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 5. Merchandising : Award Winning Inca Trail Program Named Best Inca Trail Tour Operator by the Regional Direction of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Cusco (RDFTTC) in Peru. Your purchase of this tour helps employ over 560 local guides, porters, cooks, drivers, and office staff — connecting local communities to the global tourism chain.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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