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PERU EXPLORER

23 days from GBP3,299 to GBP3,899 including flights
Tripcode: APX

Countries Visited: Peru

An in-depth exploration of the highlights of southern Peru

This trip is the perfect three-week introduction to one of the most diverse countries in South America, visiting all the major highlights.

Our journey contrasts the incomparable scenery of the Andes with the lush vegetation of the world's richest rainforest, as well as its driest desert.

Peru's landscape is adorned with ancient cities, buildings and fortresses of colossal size and in settings of amazing beauty.

For walking enthusiasts there is the option to trek the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and for wildlife lovers the Ballestas Islands and the Amazon Rainforest.

Premium departures

Selected departures of this trip are Premium departures - these are indicated in the Dates and Prices section. The itinerary is exactly the same as for the standard weeks, but we use upgraded accommodation wherever possible and offer a premium trekking service on the Inca Trail option, with a higher personal weight limit. Please see the Trip Notes for full details.

What makes this trip responsible?

The Rainbow Centre, Kiya Survivors
Kiya Survivors is a registered Peruvian charity providing safe and loving educational and rehabilitation centres for children with special needs. It is the first school dedicated to special-needs children in the Sacred Valley and now 40 children attend regularly. Since the centre opened, Kiya has provided support to over 200 children as well as providing help on many social issues to other members of the local communities in which it works. Kiya Survivors at the Rainbow Centre is available to visit on almost all our trips that pass through Cuzco.

For more information, please visit our Project page.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Depart London.

Day 2

Arrive Lima; afternoon city tour.

Day 3

Drive south to Paracas, visiting Pachacamac and Pucusana.

Day 4

Sail to Ballestas Islands; continue south to Nazca via Ica.

Day 5

Drive along coast before turning inland to Arequipa.

Day 6

City tour, including Santa Catalina Convent.

Day 7

Drive to Colca Canyon.

Day 8

Explore the canyon, including condor viewing site.

Day 9

Drive via Sillustani to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

Day 10

Sail to Uros reed islands; afternoon explore lake shore.

Day 11

Spectacular drive across the altiplano to Cuzco.

Day 12

Drive to the Sacred Valley, visit Pisac market and Inca ruins.

Day 13

Optional rafting trip; overnight Cuzco. For Inca Trail option, days 13-15 are spent trekking.

Day
14 - 15

Free time in Cuzco.

Day 16

Take the train to Machu Picchu.

Day 17

Explore Machu Picchu; afternoon return to Cuzco.

Day 18

Tour of Cuzco and Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman.

Day 19

Free time in Cuzco.

Day 20

Short flight to Puerto Maldonado; boat deep into rainforest; afternoon jungle walk.

Day 21

Jungle exploration.

Day 22

Fly to Lima; depart.

Day 23

Arrive London.

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Young Uros child on reed island, Lake Titicaca.

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Average Review Rating:
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Met our expectations in almost every respect.

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Wonderful holiday, incredible local trip leader, lots of travelling

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Wow! This was a full-on holiday that exceeded our expectations. We saw so much! It was all interesting, and amazing…

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