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Guillia put a great self-drive tour together for us and Susana looked after us as we travelled.
(Even when we got lost)
The car and accommodation was good and the guides patient and informative.
Only issue we had was parking in small villages, garages, and cities.
Apart from the parking we had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday, thank you.
1 week ago
12 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
48 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 35 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Starts
Ends
Lima, Peru
Cusco, Peru
Highlights
Lima: Hit the streets of Lima with a Local Guide. Explore the vibrant Chinatown before diving into a buzzing market to taste exotic fruits. Check out Peru’s famous potatoes, corn, chillies and spices. Then it’s on to artsy Barranco for murals, galleries and the Bridge of Sighs, finishing with ocean views at Love Park. It's a proper first taste of this wonderful country.
Lima: Start above ground at Lima’s iconic cathedral, then head beneath the city into the San Francisco catacombs. It’s a maze of underground chambers lined with centuries-old remains and patterns built from bones. It's equal parts fascinating and spine-tingly (not your average sightseeing stop).
Arequipa: Get to know the ‘white city’ better. Explore the highlights like Plaza de Armas and take some pics of the incredible backdrop of volcanoes.
Arequipa: Wander into Santa Catalina, a “city within a city” where bright painted walls, sunlit courtyards, and quiet cobbled lanes feel like stepping back in time. Add in the ornate Cúpula of San Ignacio, and you’ve got colour, history, and serious camera-roll material all in one hit.
Colca Canyon: Brave the lookout point at 3287m. Take in the unrivalled views and spot some Andean Condor birds.
Puno: If you’ve secretly always wanted to hop on one of these, here’s your chance.
Puno: Jump on a boat to hop around the reed islands in the world’s highest navigable lake (3657m). And stop off to meet the locals.
Puno: Spend a day immersed in the rich traditions and heartfelt warmth of the communities living on the islands of Lake Titicaca (AKA the highest navigable lake in the world). A local family will welcome you into their home, where you’ll enjoy a traditional, home-cooked dinner made with fresh, regional ingredients such as quinoa soup, native Andean potatoes, and freshly caught fish from the lake. You’ll have the chance to participate in daily activities like farming & weaving. Or even help prepare a meal. It’s the best way to get a glimpse of their timeless customs and way of life.
Puno: Stop off at a traditional Peruvian town and get a feel for local life. Step up your cultural knowledge at Pukara’s museum, packed with stories and artefacts from the region. Then take a quick wander through town to soak up the markets, colours, and everyday Andes energy.
Cusco: Your chance to pick up some mementos at San Pedro Markets and then see Cusco Cathedral, San Blas and Coricancha.
Cusco: Graze on cancha or cacao nibs as you browse the local wares and see historical sights.
Sacred Valley: See llamas IRL and learn how Indigenous communities use weaving to share stories, identity, and culture — a tradition passed down without written language (and help keep ancient skills alive by providing sustainable income for local artisans!) Your visit here will help support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities.
Sacred Valley: See this former heartland of the Incan Empire and hike around the Pisac ruins.
Machu Picchu: It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! Time to explore the Incan citadel with your new Contiki fam. #travelgoals
Puno: If you’ve secretly always wanted to hop on one of these, here’s your chance.
Puno: Jump on a boat to hop around the reed islands in the world’s highest navigable lake (3657m). And stop off to meet the locals.
Puno: Spend a day immersed in the rich traditions and heartfelt warmth of the communities living on the islands of Lake Titicaca (AKA the highest navigable lake in the world). A local family will welcome you into their home, where you’ll enjoy a traditional, home-cooked dinner made with fresh, regional ingredients such as quinoa soup, native Andean potatoes, and freshly caught fish from the lake. You’ll have the chance to participate in daily activities like farming & weaving. Or even help prepare a meal. It’s the best way to get a glimpse of their timeless customs and way of life.
Puno: Stop off at a traditional Peruvian town and get a feel for local life. Step up your cultural knowledge at Pukara’s museum, packed with stories and artefacts from the region. Then take a quick wander through town to soak up the markets, colours, and everyday Andes energy.
Cusco: Your chance to pick up some mementos at San Pedro Markets and then see Cusco Cathedral, San Blas and Coricancha.
Cusco: Graze on cancha or cacao nibs as you browse the local wares and see historical sights.
Sacred Valley: See llamas IRL and learn how Indigenous communities use weaving to share stories, identity, and culture — a tradition passed down without written language (and help keep ancient skills alive by providing sustainable income for local artisans!) Your visit here will help support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities.
Sacred Valley: See this former heartland of the Incan Empire and hike around the Pisac ruins.
Machu Picchu: It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! Time to explore the Incan citadel with your new Contiki fam. #travelgoals
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What's Included
Accommodation
NAIA Miraflores Hotel (or similar)Hotel Qema Arequipa (or similar)Colca Canyon Hotel By Peru HTL (or similar)Hotel Casona Plaza (or similar)Luquina homestay (or similar) HotelHotel Mamasara (or similar)Hotel Wiracocha Inn (or similar)
Meals
Dinner (x3)Breakfast (x11)Lunch
Transport
Travel by coach
Guide
Experienced Driver Guide
What's Excluded
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This Peru trip takes you from Lima, Arequipa and Colca Canyon to Lake Titicaca, where you’ll sail across the water and stay with a local family. Wander Cusco and the Sacred Valley before the main moment - Machu Picchu. With condors overhead, ancient ruins, local culture and landscapes that keep levelling up, this is Peru at its boldest.
day 1Lima
Hello and welcome to the oh-so-lovely Lima! Youll meet your Contiki Trip Manager at the hotel for a welcome meeting and a quick run-through of whats coming up. Then well head out for a welcome dinner with the brand new crew in buzzy Miraflores.
