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Premium Peru in Depth with Ica Valley
18 days • 5
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6 reviews
18 days
Start
Lima, Peru
Finish
Lima, Peru
Trip Code
GGPPC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
16 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Plane, Train, Private vehicle, Boat
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (17 nights), Feature Stay (1 night)
From £6,288(18 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Taste the flavours of Peru during Exclusive Experiences, including dinner at one of Lima’s best restaurants, a snack from a cafe supporting single mothers, and a home-cooked pachamanca lunch in the Sacred Valley.
Uncover the country’s best sights during Exclusive Experiences, including a sunset tour of a wine and pisco vineyard and two guided visits to remarkable Machu Picchu, reached by 360 train offering unbeatable views of the Andes.
Soak in truly stunning surroundings at your Feature Stay hotel along the Colca River, offering grounds dotted with tumbling waterfalls, organic gardens and gorgeous pools, plus modern rooms, first-class service and fantastic amenities.
Set out in search of pelicans, flamingos, sea lions and penguins on an exciting boat tour around the Ballestas Islands.
Take a walk on the wild side when you stay deep in the Amazon and enjoy a full day of wildlife activities, including a boat tour, night jungle walk and more.
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. It even happened to Sir Edmund Hillary! Please see the ‘Medical and Health Information’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
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 - 2 hours long. Your leader will provide more information to ensure you get the most out of your visits to this incredible site.
There are a couple of long drives on this trip, in particular on Days 8 and 11. These journeys are by private vehicle and although they may be a little tiring, they're a great chance to sit back and enjoy the passing scenery and chat to your fellow travellers.
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. 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, you must tell your sales agent when you book.
Itinerary
Discover a land of infinite variety in spectacular Peru
Fall under the spell of beautiful Peru on an in-depth 18-day Premium adventure. Discover the winelands of Ica, stroll the streets of Arequipa, marvel at the landscapes of Colca Canyon and venture into the wild heart of the Amazon. Stand in awe of Machu Picchu and search for wildlife in the Ballestas Islands in a land that truly has it all. From the myths of the Incas to historic culture, an experienced local leader will bring the country’s history to life.
Inclusions
Meals
16 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Plane, Train, Private vehicle, Boat
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (17 nights), Feature Stay (1 night)
Included activities
Lima - Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Lima - Welcome Dinner
Boat Tour
Ica - Vineyard tour with a sommelier
Ica - Sunset drinks
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Arequipa - Leader-led orientation walk
Lima - Downtown walking tour
Arequipa - Walking tour
Arequipa - Santa Catalina Monastery Admission Fee
Arequipa - San Ignacio Chapel
Arequipa - Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
Colca Canyon - Viewpoint photo stop
Colca Canyon - Mirador Cruz del Condor
Puno - Sillustani archaeological site
Lake Titicaca - Floating Uros Islands & Taquile Island
Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
Raqchi Inca Site, between Puno and Cuzco
Cusco - Cathedral tour with Specialist Historian Guide
Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee)
Cusco - Walking tour
Ollantaytambo - Archaeological site
Sacred Valley - Community workshops visit
Sacred Valley - Home-cooked pachamanca 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
Amazon Jungle - Night boat tour
Amazon Jungle - Oxbow Lake
Amazon Jungle - Canopy Walkway
Amazon Jungle - Night jungle walk
Lima - Farewell Dinner
Optional activities
Lima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants) - USD50
Lima - Private: Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience Urban Adventure (Based on 2 Participants) - USD85
Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants) - USD40
Lima - Museum of the Inquisition (entrance fee) - Free
Lima - Coast Biking Tour - Urban Adventure (Price based on 2 participants) - USD52
Lima - Archaeological Museum - PEN15
Lima - Lima Eat Street (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants) - USD35
Lima - Bohemian Barranco (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
Lima - Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour - Urban Adventures (Price based on 2 participants) - USD39
Nazca - Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines from Pisco (taxes and transfers not included) - USD349
Arequipa - Juanita Museum Admission Fee - PEN20
Cusco - Inca Museum (entrance fee) - PEN10
Cusco - Pre-Colombian Museum - PEN20
Cusco - Machu Picchu Museum & Botanical Garden - PEN25
Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants) - USD57
1 Day Inca Trail - USD465
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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. 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.
5. This trip includes two visits to Machu Picchu. According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations, all visitors must follow a pre-determined route within the site. This route must be followed in one direction only, and once the guided visit commences exiting and re-entering the site is not permitted. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted. Please refer to the itinerary for details.
6. Your trip includes taking the train to Machu Picchu; however, you may choose to book the 1-day Inca Trail hike on Day 13 (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 13 of the itinerary for details of the hike.
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. 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 (6)
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Krishnakumari
Mar 31, 2025
A well thought out 17 day trip of Peru. Intrepid had chosen good hotels, restaurants and tour guides. Impressed by the fact that Intrepid works and invests with the community of Peru and is thoughtful about the impact on the environment.
Adelheid
Sep 05, 2024
This trip has long bus trips but they gave me time to read a book and relax. I have always wanted to go to Machu picchu and this did not disappoint. I did the one day hike and found it challenging as I had did feel the altitude. The Inca sites we visited and the reed people of Lake Titicaca were amazing. I do recommend this trip I had a fantastic time. Renzo our leader was so knowledgeable and easy to communicate with.
Michele
Dec 11, 2023
I loved this trip to Peru. 🇵🇪 It was my first Intrepid Trip. Will I be back for more adventures? Hell….Yeah!…..It showed the country in all its diversity. From Lima to Arequipa to Puno to Cusco to Sacred Valley to Machu Pichu to Amazonian Rain Forest….And so much more! In comfort with no completely and utterly roughing it! Lovely diverse accommodation in stunning, gorgeous locations which is an experience in itself! You will not be disappointed!
Dan
Sep 30, 2023
Fantastic loop around Peru to experience as much as possible in 18 days - well organised and great tour lead!
Ann
Sep 27, 2023
This was my 5th Intrepid trip. All the trips have been excellent with wonderful guides and like minded travelers who enjoy learning about countries and cultures from local guides who love their countries and are excited to share with us.
Teresa
Sep 23, 2022
This was an exceptional trip, met my expectations, covered Peru really well. Included highlights, meals, transport was all of a high standard. Tour leader was really great, happy, friendly, well organised. Local guides were very knowledgeable. Tour leader and guides spoke very good English.
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