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Premium Peru with Ica Valley
12 days • 5
5
Excellent
9 reviews
12 days
Start
Lima, Peru
Finish
Cusco, Peru
Trip Code
GGPIC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Plane, Train, Private vehicle, Boat
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (9 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
From £4,211(12 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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.
Get to know local culture during interactions with the Willoq community, let a local leader show you the country’s best, and explore with expert guides in Cusco, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu.
See Peru’s wild side when you set out in search of pelicans, flamingos, sea lions and penguins on an exciting boat tour around the Ballestas Islands, and enjoy an unforgettable day of wildlife activities in the Amazon Jungle.
Take your taste buds on a trip during Exclusive Experiences, from one of Lima’s best restaurants, to a coffee break at a cafe that aids single mothers and a traditional Andean lunch in the Sacred Valley.
Sleep surrounded by nature in the Amazon rainforest in a private thatched cabana at your magnificent feature stay lodge. Located in the heart of a 380 hectare-private ecological reserve, this unique resort has an on-site team of expert local guides.
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.
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 - 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.
The 1-day Inca Trail hike is a great option for those wanting to experience trekking in Peru, without committing to the full four days. This trek starts from the train station known as 'KM 104' and after a steep ascent it follows the last portion of the Classic Inca Trail. Trekkers enter Machu Picchu at the Sun Gate in the afternoon, where there will be some time to take a few photos before taking a short bus ride down to Aguas Calientes to spend the night and rejoin the rest of the group. The following day, trekkers will return to Machu Picchu for a guided tour, while the rest of the group has an unguided visit. This trek is subject to permit availability and must be pre-booked (at a surcharge). Please contact your booking agent if you would like to book this activity.
Itinerary
Incas, Amazon and the Ica Valley in beautiful Peru
Coloured by historic buildings, vibrant wildlife and lush rainforests, Peru is a sight to behold. Join a local leader to discover the Inca, indigenous and modern sides of Peru on an immersive 12-day Premium journey. From the charm of Lima to the wonders of the Ica Valley, the incredible biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest, the historically rich city of Cusco and the spectacular Inca ruins of Machu Picchu – this adventure takes you straight to the heart of it all. Get a real look at local life and leave with memories to last a lifetime.
Inclusions
Meals
10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Plane, Train, Private vehicle, Boat
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (9 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
Included activities
Lima - Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Lima - Welcome Dinner
Boat Tour
Ica - Vineyard tour with a sommelier
Ica - Sunset drinks
Lima - Downtown walking tour
Lima - Alameda Chabuca Granda tour and tastings
Lima - San Francisco Monastery and the Catacombs
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 - 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
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. 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 10 (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 10 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 (9)
5 stars
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Mark
Jul 25, 2024
Peru exceeded my expecations. I knew the sites would be cool, and I knew the history and culture would be interesting. What I didn't know is that the cuisine is heavenly, and that Peruvians might be the friendliest people on the planet.
michael
Jun 14, 2024
Peru exceeded my expectations, both in the varying sites of interest, spiritual experiences of Machu Picchu, the Amazon, and the extremely kind and knowledgable guide (Carlos) who attended to our every needs with patience, charm, humor and friendship. Highly recommended. If budget-conscious, consider the 9 day Premium option that omits the Ica valley (beautiful, but missing this would not detract from the experience).
Stephen
May 24, 2024
We completed the Premium Peru trip in May 2024 and have to say it was very well organised and ran smoothly throughout. Our guide was Ale who was exceptional and with us throughout the whole trip. We didn’t do the Inka trail so climbing to the top to view Machu Picchu was easy enough. The jungle was definitely an experience to remember – in a positive way.
Inês
Nov 19, 2023
This tour is great! You really get a good grasp on Peru as a whole, you get a small taste of everything the country has to offer. Norma, the tour leader, was a real expert on Peru and went out of her way to provide us with the best experience possible.
Christopher
Nov 16, 2023
We spent 2 weeks travelling Peru with Norma our guide from Intrepid. Wow, what a great 2 weeks!! We saw and experienced so many things! The varied landscape, climate, culture and people diversity made it so memorable, our guide made the trip simply fantastic!!
Alysa
May 24, 2023
This trip was a great overview of lots of aspects of Peru. Our amazing guide Desi ushered us everywhere we needed to be with efficiency and lots of fun along the way. Her passion was infectious and she did a great job of keeping us going on this busy itinerary. I learned so much about Peru and had so many "wow" moments along the way. Every day was something incredible.
Shikha
Sep 12, 2022
The trip was very well planned by Intrepid and exceptionally executed by our leader Giuliano! He ensured that we had the best experiences, were comfortable and safe, and enjoyed every single activity/day! It’s difficult to imagine this trip without him, thankyou Giuliano and the entire Intepid team for this memorable adventure :)
Catherine
May 12, 2022
This was a full on but amazing trip. A lot of travelling within a short time, but each leg of the trip was beautiful, interesting and stimulating in different ways. Travelling from the huge city of Lima, to the desert, a speed boat trip, a flight over the Nazca lines, the Amazon jungle by canoe, the altitude of Cusco, to the train to the incredible cloud forests, ruins and mountains of Machu Picchu.
Kevin
Apr 08, 2022
I had a great time in Peru. Of course we hit the major things like Machu Picchu, but I also got a chance to see wild penguins. Great first experience with Intrepid.
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