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20 days • 4.9

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20 days

Start

Lima, Peru

Finish

Lima, Peru

Trip Code

GGSA

Min Age

Trip Size

1 - 16

Physical Rating

Meals

19 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners

Transport

Plane, Taxi, Public bus, Private Vehicle, Canoe, Boat, Train

Accommodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (12 nights), Jungle Lodge (2 nights), Overnight Bus ( 1 night)

From £3,642(20 days)

Trip Informations

Why you’ll love this trip

Colonial facades, Spanish houses, endless culture and delicious cuisine during your free time in the Peruvian capital.

Take the opportunity to board a scenic flight over the Nazca Lines – whether they’re the work of ancient civilizations or something more supernatural, it’s an incredible experience.

Trek the Inca Trail, the Quarry Trail or take the scenic train route, no matter how you get there, the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu are a majestic destination.

Explore Cusco, South America's oldest continuously inhabited city, with its ancient foundations and interesting blend of Inca and colonial influences.

Experience the untouched world of the Amazon rainforest. Stroll along jungle trails on the lookout for monkeys, parrots, otters and caimans.

Whether you trek the Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or take the scenic train route, you'll be travelling responsibly with a company that cares about balancing profit and purpose. Tuuur is the largest B Corp certified operator on the Inca Trail and 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.

This trip involves a lot of walking to see the sites, and if you trek the Inca Trail or Quarry Trail, there'll be strenuous hiking. The trip is recommended for those with a good level of fitness. Please bring comfortable footwear suitable to hiking. See the ‘Packing’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.

In many locations you'll have very basic accommodation. This includes the two homestays in rural Peru, the Amazon eco-lodge and camping along the Inca Trail or Quarry Trail (if you do either of these options). There'll be no power in these places, some won't have showers or hot water.

Temperatures in the Amazon can fluctuate from daytime humidity to night-time chill. Insects, especially mosquitoes, are common. We recommend tropical-strength insect repellent and light cotton clothing that covers your arms and legs, with warmer layers for the evening.

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.

Travellers who choose different ways of reaching Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train), will not follow the same routes within Machu Picchu. This means that you may not be able to have photos together, overlooking Machu Picchu. This applies to travellers on the same booking or separate bookings.

Can't decide which trek is for you? Read up on them here: https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-vs-quarry-trail/ Inca trail permits are limited and it's important to book well in advance, read more about it here: https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-permit/ https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-vs-quarry-trail/ (https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-vs-quarry-trail/) https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-permit/ (https://www.tuuur.com/adventures/inca-trail-permit/)

Itinerary

Take an all-encompassing journey through incredible Peru, from Lima to Cusco

Visit Peru and discover its highlights from Lima to Cusco on an exciting journey that encompasses modern cities and ancient worlds. From the depths of the Amazon to the heights of the Andes and on to the unique islands of Lake Titicaca, be immersed in fascinating Peruvian culture while discovering its history buried deep within the walls of lost cities. Take the chance to hike the iconic Inca Trail and witness the glorious Machu Picchu, delve into the heart of preserved island traditions during a homestay with the Uru people, observe Andean condors take the sky at sunrise over the Colca Canyon and acclimatise to the altitude with a classic pisco sour cocktail in the city of it’s creation.

DAY 1
Day 1 • Lima
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Peru. With Indigenous cultures dating back millennia, this country is a fascinating land of Amazonian rainforests, diverse wildlife and soaring mountains. Your adventure begins in Lima with a welcome meeting at 4 pm at your hotel. Embark on an optional Lima Bites and Sights Tour with Urban Adventures, taking you to the bohemian Barranco district to sample the best local street food and pisco cocktails.  
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Optional activities
Lima - Gold Museum Entrance Fee - PEN35
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 - Private: Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience Urban Adventure (Based on 2 Participants) - USD85
Lima - Lima Eat Street (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
Lima - Bohemian Barranco (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants) - USD40
Lima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants) - USD50
Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants) - USD35
Special information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.  
DAY 2
Day 2 • Paracas
Set out on a walking tour of Lima's downtown, where streets are flanked with colonial mansions, palaces and churches. See the iconic Plaza Mayor with its imposing Cathedral on foot, then board a local bus bound for Paracas. The bus may stop three or four times along the way during the 4-hour journey. There are no planned activities upon arrival, but you may want to seek out a bar serving Peru's national libation – this is the birthplace of the Pisco sour, after all.
Meals
Breakfast
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours.
DAY 3
Day 3 • Nazca
This morning, wildlife enthusiasts might like to visit the Ballestas Islands in Paracas National Reserve for a chance to spot pelicans, red-footed boobies and flamingos on a 2-hour boat tour. Otherwise, take it easy with some more self-paced sightseeing in Paracas before the drive to one of the world's most mysterious archaeological sites – the Nazca Lines – a group of geoglyphs in the soil of the Nazca Desert, created between 500 BCE and 500 CE. Along the way, you’ll stop in the town of Huacachina. This little settlement sits beside a small lake with dramatic sand dunes. Here, enjoy the photo opportunities, you can also climb to the viewing platform or take an optional flight over the lines for the best views.
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Ballestas Islands - Guided tour - PEN97
Nazca - Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines (excluding 77 PEN Taxes at Nazca Airport) - USD100
Special information
Between June and September, the port to Ballestas Islands might be closed due to weather conditions. If this happens, you’ll be offered an alternative land tour of the Paracas National Reserve instead.

Flights over the Nazca Lines turn sharply to facilitate optimum viewing and are not recommended for those who experience severe motion sickness. Several local operators offer flights over the lines and there have been safety issues in the past. If you wish to book a scenic flight today, your leader can only assist you with companies that Tuuur Travel has risk assessed and deemed safe. Your leader is specifically prohibited from recommending or assisting in booking this activity through any other operators, including transfers to and from other operators. To ensure you don’t miss out, this activity is now available to be pre-booked, just speak to your booking agent.
DAY 4
Day 4 • Arequipa
This morning after breakfast, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the eerie desert graveyard of Chauchilla, where the arid conditions have naturally interred the remains of the Nazca people buried here. In the afternoon you'll board a bus from Nazca to Arequipa.
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Chauchilla Cemetery Tour
Optional activities
Nazca - Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines (excluding 77 PEN Taxes at Nazca Airport) - USD100
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 10 hours.
DAY 5
Day 5 • Arequipa
Arrive at Arequipa this morning, check into your hotel room, refresh and enjoy some breakfast before you venture out for the day. Standing at the foot of El Misti Volcano and oozing Spanish colonial charm, Arequipa vies with Cusco for the title of Peru's most attractive city. Built out of a pale volcanic rock called sillar, the old buildings dazzle in the sun, giving the city its nickname – the White City. The main plaza, with its cafes and nearby cathedral, is a lovely place to while away the day. You have free time today, so maybe wander the main plaza and explore the cathedral, many cafes and eateries. You may like to visit the Andean Sanctuaries Museum, which houses Peru’s famous Ice Maiden – the Inca mummy of a girl who died in the 1440s.
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Arequipa - Santa Catalina Monastery Admission Fee - PEN45
Arequipa - Juanita Museum Admission Fee - PEN20
Special information
From January to April, Juanita is switched to a different ‘mummy’, Sarita, so that she can be properly preserved and maintained.
DAY 6
Day 6 • Chivay
Today you’ll travel about 5 hours by minivan to the town of Chivay. Along the way, you’ll see llamas, alpacas and vicunas – not sure how to differentiate between these adorable creatures? Your tour leader will explain the differences between them. You’ll also stop for breaks, photo opportunities and to try some local coca tea. The third stop takes you to the highest point on the tour at Patapama (4800 metres above sea level) before descending to your destination of Chivay. Enjoy a break for lunch in town, from here you can either spend the evening soaking in the baths, dining on llama steak at a nearby restaurant or seeing some live Andean music at a pena (local bar).
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Colca Canyon - La Calera hot springs - PEN15
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.
When stopping off at Patapama, you’ll likely experience some shortness of breath. This is nothing to worry about as it’s a short stop and the bus will quickly descend to a lower altitude. Remember to prepare for altitude sickness before the trip. The accommodation in Chivay is very basic, has no heating and can sometimes be noisy. There are ensuite toilets, and you may request extra blankets on a chilly night.
DAY 7
Day 7 • Colca Canyon to Puno
This morning visit the Colca Canyon, more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, the Colca has some breathtaking views. Here you’ll see terraced crops that have been cultivated since pre-Inca times by local villages. This is also the home of the Andean condor. Witness one of the world’s largest flying birds soar above and below you from a prime viewing point above the canyon.
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Colca Canyon -Guided tour
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 10 hours.
Puno continues to experience some occasional ongoing political unrest. With safety always our priority, on some departures, you may need to use alternative transportation to avoid affected areas. Your tour leader will advise of any specific changes to transport or the itinerary in this destination that needs to be put in place. 
DAY 8
Day 8 • Llachon community
This morning, you’ll take a tour of the immense Lake Titicaca by motorboat, stopping at the floating Uros Islands that look like they could come from a Pixar or Studio Ghibli movie. Built by the Uros people to protect themselves from encroaching Inca forces hundreds of years ago, the islands are constructed from many layers of totora reeds that grow in the shallows of the lake. Get a closer look at contemporary life on the shores of the lake with a homestay in a local community. Help your host family with their daily activities, try out a few words in the Quechua language and maybe even join a local soccer game to make some friends on the makeshift pitch. Tonight, sit down and swap stories with your hosts, who will cook you a feast full of traditional Peruvian favourites.  
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Lake Titicaca - Boat tour & Homestay
Special information
Your homestay tonight is a traditional mud brick house. Rooms have beds and many blankets, and there are shared drop toilets, but no showers. 
DAY 9
Day 9 • Puno
This morning after breakfast, board another motorboat and cruise to Taquile Island – known for the intricate, hand-knitted textiles the locals produce. Here, knitting is strictly a male domain and women do the spinning. It's a great place to pick up some high-quality, locally knitted goods, with the added bonus of supporting the local community. Then, take an hour uphill trek to the main area of the island, where you can shop for handicrafts. After, descend about 500 steps to the boat. Return to Puno, where you might like to gather your group and find a local watering hole to enjoy a drink or two – try a chilcano or indulge in another pisco sour.  
Meals
Breakfast
Special information
Your travel time today will be about 4 hours. 
DAY 10
Day 10 • Cusco
Take a scenic bus ride across the Altiplano towards Cusco – the continent’s oldest continuously inhabited city. Here, colonial buildings are built on foundations from ancient Inca times. Spend some time acclimatising to the high altitude of 3450 m, then set out to discover some of Cusco's lesser-known sights on a guided walking tour. Visit the facade of Qoricancha temple, San Pedro market, the main square, 12 Angled Stone, Regocijo Square and San Blas Square. End the walking tour at Cusco's Chocolate Museum where you'll get to sample a dissolute cup of hot chocolate made from local cacao beans. There’s also a small store where you can browse handicrafts and artisanal chocolate products.
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
Cusco - Chocolate Museum Visit & Hot Chocolate
Optional activities
Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee) - PEN15
Special information
Your travel time today will be about 7 hours. 
DAY 11
Day 11 • Cusco
Enjoy a free day in Cusco – the heart and soul of Peru. You may like to visit one of the city’s many museums and archaeological sites with a boleto turistico (tourism ticket). This includes the Contemporary Art Museum, Regional History Museum, Qosqo Native Art Museum and the Inca ruins of Saqsaywaman, Q'enqo, Puka Pukara, Pisac and Ollantaytambo. The most easily accessible among these sites is Coricancha, which was once the Incan empire's richest temple until the Spanish built a Dominican church on top of it. Just speak to your trip leader to organise this pass.
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD57
Sacred Valley - Mountain Biking (Price Based on 2 Participants) - USD170
Cusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants) - USD85
Cusco - Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline - USD95
Cusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD130
Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class - USD70
Cusco - Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD105
Cusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 paticipants) - USD100
DAY 12
Day 12 • Inca Trail
Depending on the travel arrangements you made before the trip, during the next four days you’ll be either hiking the Inca Trail (Route 1), hiking the Quarry Trail (Route 2) or staying in Cusco for two days before taking the train to Aguas Calientes (Route 3). All routes visit Machu Picchu.  
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
3 Night/4 Day Inca Trail (or 2 Night/3 Day Inca Quarry Trail) guided hike(s) with porters' support. Or guided Cusco stay (Machu Picchu by train)
Optional activities
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
Special information
Route 1 Inca Trail (starting elevation 2688m) - Your trekking time today will be approximately 8 hours or 12 km, with an elevation gain of 412m and a descent of 68m
Route 2 Quarry Trail (starting elevation 3220m) - Your trekking time today will be approximately 6.5 hours or 7 km, with an elevation gain of 480m and a descent of 0m
Included lunch and dinner today are for travellers on the trekking options only.  
The Inca Trail is within the ability of anyone with a moderate level of fitness. The trail is 45 km long and often steep. Each day's journey generally consists of seven hours of walking (uphill and downhill), with stops for snacks and lunch. Trekking usually begins at 7 am (except on the fourth morning) and you reach the campsite around 5 pm. Accommodation on the trek is camping (three nights). Double tents (twin-share) and foam camping mats will be provided. The porters will set up the tents while the cook prepares meals.  
The Quarry Trail is within the ability of anyone with a moderate level of fitness. The hike is 31 km long and its highest pass is at 4450 m above sea level. Horses will carry your gear and camping equipment. The first two nights are spent camping, and the third night you’ll stay at a simple hotel. Double tents (twin-share) and foam camping mats will be provided. The porters will set up the tents while the cook prepares meals.  
DAY 13
Day 13 • Inca Trail
Route 1 Inca Trail  
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Optional activities
Ollantaytambo - Archaeological site - PEN70
Special information
Route 1 Inca Trail - Your trekking time today will be approximately 8 hours or 12 km, with an elevation gain of 1127m and a descent of 627m
Route 2 Quarry Trail - Your trekking time today will be approximately 7.5 hours or 14 km, with an elevation gain of 750m and a descent of 700m
Included lunch and dinner today are for travellers on the trekking options only.  
DAY 14
Day 14 • Inca Trail
Route 1 Inca Trail  
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Optional activities
Machu Picchu Site Museum - PEN25
Special information
Route 1 Inca Trail - Your trekking time today will be approximately 10 hours or 15 km, with an elevation gain of 400m and a descent of 1350m
Route 2 Quarry Trail - Your trekking time today will be approximately 4.5 hours or 10 km, with an elevation gain of 0m and a descent of 950m
Included lunch and dinner today are for travellers on the Inca Trail trekking option only. There is an included lunch for travellers on the Quarry Trail trekking option.  
Temporary change - Local authorities that govern access to the Inca Trail have reopened the Inca Trail from April 1st 2025 after heavy rains. All travellers booked on the Inca Trail have a minor change to the 3rd campsite, now camping at Puyupatamarca instead of Winay Wayna until further notice. Given this, the 4th day of hiking (tomorrow) will be longer arriving at Machu Picchu at approximately 10am.
DAY 15
Day 15 • Cusco
Route 1 Inca Trail  
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour
Special information
Route 1 Inca Trail - Your trekking time today will be approximately 4 hours or 6 km, with an elevation gain of 81m and a descent of 331m
Due to safety reasons the final checkpoint for all trekkers opens at 5 am. The estimated arrival time at Machu Picchu's Sun Gate for Inca Trail trekkers is approximately 7.30 am. For Quarry Trail trekkers and train travellers, the first bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu departs at 6:00am. The estimated arrival time is between 6:30 and 7:00 am. The sun rises at Machu Picchu at approximately 5.30 am, so it's not possible to be there in time for sunrise.  
Due to Intrepid's internal safety policy, our leaders are specifically prohibited from recommending or assisting with booking trips to the mountaintop ruins of Wayna Picchu.  
DAY 16
Day 16 • Cusco
Enjoy free time to relax, shop and explore more of Cusco's many sights. Maybe rest your weary legs at a cafe on Plaza de Armas or head to the San Pedro Market where you can find vegetables, meats, local cheeses, chocolates, herbal medicines and many local handicrafts. It’s a great place to pick up souvenirs or ingredients for a picnic. The market is also where many locals (and daring travellers) go to eat ‘mystery soups.’ Some may be just chicken – however, the most popular among the locals usually contain frogs or offal. For those looking for something active, why not try mountain biking in the hills that surround Cusco?  
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Sacred Valley - Mountain Biking (Price Based on 2 Participants) - USD170
Cusco - Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline - USD95
Cusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants) - USD85
Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD57
Cusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD130
Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class - USD70
Cusco - Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD105
Cusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 paticipants) - USD100
Cusco - 4 Ruins + Qorikancha (Price based on 4 participants) - USD40
DAY 17
Day 17 • Amazon Jungle
Rise and shine early today for your journey into the wilds of the Peruvian Amazon. Take an early transfer to the airport, then fly to Puerto Maldonado. Here, you’ll pack a small duffle bag with essentials for the next two days. Board a motorised canoe and cruise deep into the jungle. The journey to your eco-lodge in the Madre de Dios region will take a couple of hours, so you’ll stop for lunch along the way. Settle into your thatched-roof lodge before a short orientation walk of your surroundings. Spend the evening taking in the sights and smells of the jungle and enjoy an I’m-so-far-from-home moment. 
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Amazon Jungle - Amazon jungle lodge stay
Special information
Your travel time today is approximately 6 hours. 
Tuuur uses two different lodges in the same area. The activities may vary slightly according to which lodge you’re at. The included night excursion may be tonight or tomorrow. As both lodges are in the same area of the jungle, you’ll see the same wildlife and your overall jungle experience will be the same. 
DAY 18
Day 18 • Amazon Jungle
Get ready for an unforgettable day exploring the depths of the jungle! Set out on a half-day trek guided by local experts on the area's flora and fauna. Learn from your guides about the medicinal and practical uses for some of the plants that grow here, which Indigenous people have been studying and using for thousands of years. On your walk, keep an eye out for rainbow macaws and butterflies, and listen for the barking call of the peccaries and chattering of monkeys that call the jungle home. This part of the Amazon is also known to house capybaras, giant otters and jabirus, so keep your eyes peeled for these exotic creatures. Return to the lodge for lunch and some free time to relax. Once the sun goes down, venture out on a night walk in search of some of the jungle's nocturnal inhabitants (caimans, jaguars and anacondas). 
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Special information
Today’s jungle walk is about 11 km. The paths can get quite muddy, and the walk is quite tiring for some, but well worth it! 
DAY 19
Day 19 • Lima
Leave behind the natural wonders of the Amazon and return to Puerto Maldonado where a flight will take the group back to Lima. One of our local representatives will meet you at the airport and will accompany you back to the hotel. Time permitting, the rest of the day is free to explore more of Lima's sights and maybe do some last-minute souvenir shopping. In the evening, maybe gather the group together for one last night out on the town and a celebratory farewell dinner of Peruvian favourites.
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Lima - Archaeological Museum (entrance fee) - PEN15
Lima - Museum of the Inquisition - Free
Lima - Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour - Urban Adventures (Price based on 2 participants) - USD39
Lima - Coast Biking Tour - Urban Adventure (Price based on 2 participants) - USD52
Lima - Lima Eat Street (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
Lima - Bohemian Barranco (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants) - USD40
Lima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants) - USD50
Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants) - USD35
Lima - Private Lima: Home Cooked Tour Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD85
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 2 to 5 hours depending on available flight connections.
DAY 20
Day 20 • Lima
With no activities planned for today, you’re free to leave after breakfast. If you’d like to stay in Lima for longer, just speak to your booking agent. 
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
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 Eat Street (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants) - USD35
Lima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants) - USD50
Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants) - USD40

Inclusions

Meals

19 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners

Transport

Plane, Taxi, Public bus, Private Vehicle, Canoe, Boat, Train

Accommodation

Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (12 nights), Jungle Lodge (2 nights), Overnight Bus ( 1 night)

Included activities

Chauchilla Cemetery Tour

Colca Canyon -Guided tour

Lake Titicaca - Boat tour & Homestay

Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk

Cusco - Chocolate Museum Visit & Hot Chocolate

3 Night/4 Day Inca Trail (or 2 Night/3 Day Inca Quarry Trail) guided hike(s) with porters' support. Or guided Cusco stay (Machu Picchu by train)

Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour

Amazon Jungle - Amazon jungle lodge stay

Optional activities

Lima - Gold Museum Entrance Fee - PEN35

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 - Private: Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience Urban Adventure (Based on 2 Participants) - USD85

Lima - Lima Eat Street (Based on 4 participants) - USD75

Lima - Bohemian Barranco (Based on 4 participants) - USD75

Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants) - USD40

Lima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants) - USD50

Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants) - USD35

Ballestas Islands - Guided tour - PEN97

Nazca - Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines (excluding 77 PEN Taxes at Nazca Airport) - USD100

Arequipa - Santa Catalina Monastery Admission Fee - PEN45

Arequipa - Juanita Museum Admission Fee - PEN20

Colca Canyon - La Calera hot springs - PEN15

Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee) - PEN15

Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD57

Sacred Valley - Mountain Biking (Price Based on 2 Participants) - USD170

Cusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants) - USD85

Cusco - Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline - USD95

Cusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD130

Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class - USD70

Cusco - Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD105

Cusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 paticipants) - USD100

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

Ollantaytambo - Archaeological site - PEN70

Machu Picchu Site Museum - PEN25

Cusco - 4 Ruins + Qorikancha (Price based on 4 participants) - USD40

Lima - Archaeological Museum (entrance fee) - PEN15

Lima - Museum of the Inquisition - Free

Lima - Private Lima: Home Cooked Tour Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD85

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Trip size max: 16 - 14 spaces left

£4,142

Sunday Oct 05, 2025

Friday Oct 24, 2025

Trip size max: 16 - 10 spaces left

£4,202

Sunday Oct 12, 2025

Friday Oct 31, 2025

Trip size max: 16 - 7 spaces left

£4,274

Sunday Oct 26, 2025

Friday Nov 14, 2025

Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left

£4,142

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 will be used to apply for your Inca permit and if any info doesn’t match your passport, the Inca authorities will refuse your entry. Delays in providing this information may result in 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 4 (Overnight Bus), Day 8 (Homestay) and Days 17 & 18 (Jungle Lodge) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

3. At the time of booking, please advise whether you would like to hike the classic Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or take the train. When available, the Inca Trail will be booked as the default option. Fees may apply to changes made after the time of booking, and availability on other options cannot be guaranteed.

4. Inca Trail permits are sold on a request basis only. Once a deposit is paid and passport details are provided, Tuuur will endeavour to secure a permit for you. If Inca Trail permits are unavailable by the time you book, you can opt to hike the Quarry Trail instead

or travel to Machu Picchu by train.

5. The Inca Trail closes in February to allow cleaning and restoration works. If the trek portion of your trip starts in February, you will be automatically booked to hike the Quarry Trail.

6. As you can choose different ways of reaching Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train), you may be joined by other Tuuur and/or non-Tuuur travellers. There is also a small chance you may be the only traveller from your group on your selected option.

7.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. For travellers who opted for the Quarry Trail and Train options 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. Travellers completing the 4 day, 3 night Inca Trail will enter Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate with a guided tour of Machu Picchu taking place on circuit 5.

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Katheryn

Jun 07, 2025

Our guide, Renzo, was fantastic. I felt safe the entire trip and was able to fully engage in the culture and landscape of every destination. The itinerary made sure I experienced so many facets of Peruvian culture and history and I can't wait to travel with intrepid again to feel the same way about somewhere new. I loved this trip!

Toni

Jun 07, 2025

An unforgettable experience, absolutely loved Peru and Renzo was the best tour leader! So much variety with expert, passionate guides the whole way, especially Sylvia and Sara on the Quarry Trail! The Lake Titicaca homestay was a highlight and great insight into authentic Peru. Can't wait to come back!

Deb

Jun 07, 2025

Peru Encompassed - WoW ! Peru was not on my destination list, I was a little concerned with safety & supposed general issues .. our daughter was passionate to do this tour. I can say this has been one of the most diverse, interesting, fun, safe, educational and hugely enjoyable trips we have done. The itinerary prepared us well for high altitudes on the Quarry Trail (best experience) and we were amazed at every turn with sights, landscapes, history and wonder of this incredible country .. the local people make it extra special Thank you Renzo & Intrepid team

Michel

Jun 07, 2025

Travelling to Peru in 20 days was beautiful. The history and culture that Peru offers is fantastic. The people are all very nice and helpful and with Interpid this was all perfectly organised.

Iris

Jun 06, 2025

Our 21 days were simply perfect. From the moment we arrived at the airport, we felt well looked after and safe. Our tour guide Renzo was thoroughly organized, helpful, competent and provided us with tips on restaurants. We were always kept informed and could ask anything. Our group was great. We laughed so much and will keep in touch. The local guides were also unique. First and foremost Jean-Pierre, who led us safely through the Inca Trail with lots of knowledge, stories and laughter. The trekking along the Inca Trail will remain in our memories forever. What a job the porters and cooks did for us! We will also never forget the night at our homestay, Amelia. The days in the jungle with Christian were also very impressive. Christian lured tarantulas out of the cave for us and probably knew every call of the animals, whether bird or monkey. There is not a day we would change because it was such a great experience!

Aiden

Jun 05, 2025

An outstanding, fast-paced trip of Peru’s highlights run by a well organised and caring tour guide. Thanks Shirley for making our trip special.

Janine

May 30, 2025

The Peru Encompassed tour was a fabulous whirlwind of culture, sightseeing, bucket list moments, and eye opening / mind blowing experiences. It balanced comfort, safety and content without unnecessary expense on overt luxury. It suited all the ages in our group and delivered above and beyond expectations. Guides were fabulous, places were genuine. Thoroughly recommend.

Michelle and Vic

May 17, 2025

Fantastic trip. Peru is a wonderful country and you see it from every angle - coast, desert, mountains and jungle. The Inca trail 4 day hike is fairly challenging so be prepared. There are so many memorable experiences along the way and all the guides are fantastic and you feel very well looked after. It really is a trip of a lifetime. Highly recommend.

Bradley

May 13, 2025

Peru Encompassed was the perfect mix of physical activity, culture, wildlife, and diversity of locales and food throughout the country. I would add it to my bucket list immediately if not sooner.

LuReen

May 13, 2025

This is my first Intrepid trip and it was amazing! Peru is a beautiful country and Holger is the leader to guide you - Peru Encompassed was the way to go if you're thinking of walking the Inca Trail or Quarry Trail. :)

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