Original
Explorer
Classic Peru
9 days • 4.9
5
Excellent
128 reviews
9 days
Start
Lima, Peru
Finish
Lima, Peru
Trip Code
GGSD
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Transport
Plane, Train, Boat, Taxi, Private Vehicle, Public bus
Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights), Homestay (1 night)
From £1,672(9 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Discover the breadth of Peru's diverse heritage, from the stories of Lima to the Aymara and Quechuan Indian cultures of Puno.
Marvel at the mother of all Inca cities – Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Take a guided tour of the ruins with a local guide, learning about the people who used to call this site home.
Enjoy plenty of time to explore Cusco – the perfect place to launch into active outdoor adventures or simply relax and take in mountain views.
Explore the floating reed islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca, astounding in concept, construction and history. Take a boat tour on the world's highest navigable lake and stay with a local family.
Join us and help make the world a better place – at Tuuur we’ve always been about balancing profit and purpose and as the largest B Corp certified operator on the Inca Trail we’re committed to operating our treks for the benefit of all.
Is this trip right for you?
This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the Medical and health information section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.
The facilities are basic at your homestay on Lake Titicaca. While creature comforts are few and far between while you're there, many travellers find the experience a rewarding one.
According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations all visitors to Machu Picchu must follow a pre-determined circuit within the site as a way to relieve crowding. The circuit-based entrance tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. We will do all that is possible to get everyone traveling in a group on the same route, but be aware that it is possible that members of the same group might be visiting Machu Picchu on a different circuit and not be together during this visit. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted.
Itinerary
Tick off some of South America's most amazing ancient Inca sites
Travel to Peru on an adventure from mountains and jungle to seasides to great plains. Across nine days, you’ll see the incredible natural and historical highlights of this adventure capital. Retrace the steps of the Incas to Machu Picchu (one of the famed Seven Wonders of the World), learn the histories of colonial cities, explore vibrant markets and meet the locals – all with a local right by your side. Return home with incredible memories of the panoramas and people of Peru.
Inclusions
Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Transport
Plane, Train, Boat, Taxi, Private Vehicle, Public bus
Accommodation
Hotel (8 nights), Homestay (1 night)
Included activities
Lima - Leader-led walking tour
Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
Sacred Valley - Snack & drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise
Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour
Lake Titicaca - Boat tour & Homestay
Optional activities
Lima - Archaeological Museum (entrance fee) - PEN15
Lima - Museum of the Inquisition - Free
Lima - Gold Museum Entrance Fee - PEN35
Lima - Museo de la Nacion (entrance fee) - PEN10
Lima - Private Lima: Home Cooked Tour Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD85
Lima - Coast Biking Tour - Urban Adventure (Price based on 2 participants) - USD52
Lima - Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour - Urban Adventures (Price based on 2 participants) - USD39
Lima - Bohemian Barranco (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants) - USD40
Lima - Lima Eat Street (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
Lima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants) - USD50
Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class - USD70
Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants) - USD35
Lima - Private: Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience Urban Adventure (Based on 2 Participants) - USD85
Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN135
Cusco - Half Boleto Turistico Pass (access to selected archaeological sites, transport & guides not included) - PEN75
Cusco - Pre-Colombian Museum - PEN20
Cusco - Cathedral Entrance Fee - PEN40
Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee) - PEN15
Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD57
Cusco - 4 Ruins + Qorikancha (Price based on 4 participants) - USD40
Cusco - Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD105
Cusco - Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline - USD95
Cusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants) - USD85
Cusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD130
Sacred Valley - Mountain Biking (Price Based on 2 Participants) - USD170
Cusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 paticipants) - USD100
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Important notes
1. Full passport details are required at the time of booking. The passport you travel with must match the booking details provided to us. This information is necessary to purchase entry permits to certain sites. Delays in providing this information could result in additional booking fees or changes to your itinerary.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 7 (Homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. This trip starts in Lima on Day 1 at 2pm. This allows time after the welcome meeting to explore Lima.
4. Please ensure you have a day pack or small overnight bag in addition to your main luggage. This will be needed for the Homestay at Lake Titicaca and the night in Aguas Calientes, as you will be leaving your main luggage at the hotels in Puno and Cusco.
5. According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations all visitors to Machu Picchu must follow a pre-determined circuit within the site as a way to relieve crowding. The circuit-based entrance tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. We will do all that is possible to get everyone traveling in a group on the same circuit. Regardless of the circuit you will enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the site.
Reviews (121)
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Robyn
May 17, 2025
I cannot recommend booking the Classic Peru trip enough. I would not have had the ability to see all of places and cultures in the timespan we did had it not been for this tour. Seeing Machu Picchu in person was absolutely mind blowing and the homestay on Lake Titicaca was a once in a lifetime experience I won’t easily forget. Our guide Jose Luis made the experience a 10/10. His knowledge, experience, kindness and genuine enthusiasm from start to finish was a huge part of the experience as well. You won’t regret booking this package I promise you !
Mark
May 17, 2025
Amazing adventure, cities, ancient ruins, history and the food. The food presentation and quality was amazing.
Clara
May 16, 2025
This trip was fun and memorable, and we had a wonderful trip leader Jose and great group members and experiences. That said, I am incredibly disappointed with Intrepid’s management. They bungled our connection to our next Intrepid trip. Also, the trip materials indicated we would have the option to hike the Inca Trail, so we were incredibly disappointed to learn that this wasn’t an option. These negatives really soured the overall experience, unfortunately.
Hannah
May 02, 2025
Great snapshot of Peru. Well organised itinerary and Ali-Jei was an incredible leader. Definitely recommend!
Andrew
May 01, 2025
Tour guide Bruce did are fantastic job , very helpful and happy guide who loves is job was very well liked by the people on our tour
Digvijay
Apr 26, 2025
The Peruvian Classic trip with Intrepid was absolutely amazing! From breathtaking landscapes to rich cultural experiences, every moment was unforgettable. Intrepid's exceptional organization, knowledgeable guides, and commitment to sustainable travel made this journey truly special. Highly recommend for anyone seeking an adventure of a lifetime! 🌟
Dina
Mar 27, 2025
Jose was an outstanding trip leader. He knew this was my first solo trip and made me feel safe the entire duration of the trip. He was quite knowledgeable in the history and culture of Peru, which made me more excited to learn and immerse myself in this trip. He was quite helpful- in all aspects of the trip. Recommended great dining options and optional excursions that enabled me to enjoy my trip. There were some long travel days-but overall worth it! The food, culture, people and history of Peru is quite mesmerizing and fascinating! We covered so much in that trip time period!
Kim Siew
Mar 15, 2025
Classic Oeru was well organised and excellently led by Klebert. It covered a wide range of experiences, and was at the right pace. Good value for money.
Olga
Mar 12, 2025
The Classic Peru trip with Intrepid was great. The places visited, the tour guides, the transportation and accommodations were perfect. I will be sure to use intrepid again in the future. Thank you for a wonderful trip🇵🇪👏
Rachel
Feb 24, 2025
A great highlights trip of Peru, an introduction to the history, culture, food and sights. Machu Picchu was on the bucket list for a while! Alejandrina was fantastic! Great combo trip with Argentina and Brazil for contrast of culture through Explore Peru, Argentina & Brazil Intrepid trip.
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