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Premium Peru
9 days • 4.9
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120 reviews
9 days
Start
Lima, Peru
Finish
Cusco, Peru
Trip Code
GGPI
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Plane, Train, Private vehicle, Boat
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
From £3,137(9 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Spend a night surrounded by nature in the Amazon rainforest in a private thatched cabana – your Feature Stay, located in the heart of a 380 hectare-private ecological reserve with a team of expert on-site guides.
Take your taste buds on a trip from the market stalls of Lima to a traditional Andean lunch in the Sacred Valley.
See some unbeatable views of the Andes as you travel towards Machu Picchu on a 360 train, offering high domed windows and an open-air observation carriage to immerse yourself in the incredible landscape.
Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu, on not one but two visits in the afternoon and the early morning, to see all that you can at this incredible feat of Inca engineering!
Experience the country’s best sights, including an unforgettable day of wildlife activities in the Amazon Jungle.
Is this trip right for you?
Due to the high altitude of the places we visit some people can suffer altitude sickness, regardless of age, gender or fitness. Please see the 'Medical and health information' section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
This trip visits Peru's coast, mountains and the Amazon Jungle, which means you'll need a flexible wardrobe no matter what time of year you travel. Please review the 'Climate and seasonal information' and 'Packing' sections of the Essential Trip Information.
Visitors are not permitted to explore Machu Picchu without a Machu Picchu guide (not our trip leaders) and must follow set routes within the site. This trip includes two guided visits of Machu Picchu and each visit is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours long. Your leader will provide more information to ensure you get the most out of your visits to this incredible site.
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
Discover the treasures of the Amazon and the secrets of the Incas
Welcome to Peru, where colourful cities rub shoulders with wild rainforests and ancient monuments. On this nine-day Premium adventure, join a local leader to discover Peru's Inca, Indigenous and modern sides of Peru on an immersive journey that hits the Amazon and Machu Picchu – one of the Seven Wonders of the World. From the historical charm of Lima to the incredible biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest, you'll take walking tours of thriving cities with an expert local leader, spend a night in a thatched cabana lodge surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest, take a 360 train with incredible views of Inca ruins and spend time with the local Willoq community for a chance to witness the Peruvian culture firsthand.
Inclusions
Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
Plane, Train, Private vehicle, Boat
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (6 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
Included activities
Lima - Downtown walking tour
Lima - Alameda Chabuca Granda tour and tastings
Lima - San Francisco Monastery and the Catacombs
Lima - Welcome Dinner
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Amazon Jungle - Night boat tour
Amazon Jungle - Oxbow Lake
Amazon Jungle - Night jungle walk
Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
Cusco - Cathedral tour with Specialist Historian Guide
Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee)
Ollantaytambo - Archaeological site
Sacred Valley - Community workshops visit
Sacred Valley - Home-cooked lunch
Sacred Valley - Snack & drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise
Machu Picchu - Entrance & Guided visit
Ollantaytambo - 360 degree train to Aguas Calientes
Machu Picchu - Second visit
Optional activities
Lima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants) - USD50
Lima - Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour - Urban Adventures (Price based on 2 participants) - USD39
Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants) - USD35
Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants) - USD40
Lima - Private: Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience Urban Adventure (Based on 2 Participants) - USD85
Cusco - Inca Museum (entrance fee) - PEN10
Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD57
1 Day Inca Trail - USD465
Sacred Valley - Mountain Biking (Price Based on 2 Participants) - USD170
Cusco - Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 participants) - USD105
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 - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 paticipants) - USD100
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 
3. This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 23kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on.
4. This trip starts at 2pm on Day 1 in Lima. This allows time after the joining meeting to explore the city with your leader.
5. Full name exactly as per passport is required at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on the passport), for activity and transport bookings. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
6. This trip includes two visits to Machu Picchu, however you may choose to book the 1-day Inca Trail hike on Day 7 (additional surcharge required). This optional activity is subject to permit availability. Please contact your booking agent if you would like to book this activity. Please refer to Day 7 of the itinerary for details of the hike. It is possible for passengers who have taken the train to join passengers who have done the Inca Trail on the 2nd visit of Machu Picchu, by repeating the guided tour. If you are interested in this option, tell your sales agent when you book.
7. Should you choose not to hike at all, please inform in writing at the time of booking so alternative arrangements can be made. Without this prior warning, local fees may apply.
8. 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 (111)
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Susan
May 12, 2025
This was an amazing trip which we have just completed. Our guide Luis was so passionate & knowledgeable. The accomodation were all great except 1 which was nice after such busy days. It was great to include the visit to the highland community and see the true way of life as well as the women’s shelter. The trip is very fast pace with lots of early mornings and a lot of walking so make sure you read the is this trip right for you. Overall it was a fabulous trip & couldn’t fault Intrepid
Michele
May 04, 2025
We took the Premium Peru trip and I would highly recommend it. We travelled from Lima to the jungle to the mountains and then finally to Machu Picchu. The whole trip was well organized and our group leader Carmen was amazing. She went above and beyond to ensure that we all had the best time.
Penelope
May 04, 2025
My trip to Peru with Intrepid has been amazing. It was extremely well organised by the Intrepid team, our guide Carmen was outstanding in every way. The Premium Peru itinerary visits all the highlights. Loved it!!
Susan
Apr 28, 2025
Peru is magnificent! The people are warm and I felt safe throughout the country. I highly recommend taking the tour through this beautiful country. Remember there's altitude so be prepared.
Nicolette
Mar 26, 2025
Peru was breathtaking and our tour leader, Norma, made the experience even better.
Annette
Mar 17, 2025
Our tour leader and guides were native residents and their knowledge was exceptional and key to an outstanding and worry free experience.
Peter
Mar 12, 2025
Premium Perú with Intrepid far exceeded my expectations. It was a terrific itinerary with an outstanding local guide. Could not recommend it more highly.
Melissa
Mar 10, 2025
The premium Peru vacation was an experience that I’ll never forget. All the excursions, stays and transportation were top notch. Ali made our tour so much more enjoyable. She always had a little surprise for us and the trip kept getting better and better. I highly recommend this vacation. You won’t regret it
Amanda
Feb 02, 2025
Premium Peru is a trip I'll remember forever. I absolutely loved everything about this trip. I was left in awe at how stunning the scenery is, the activities were fantastic, lodging very nice and the food was amazing. I'd highly recommend this trip!
Peter
Feb 02, 2025
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