Itinerary Include flights Leave this field blank Expand allLima to Lima Fly to Lima.Welcome to Peru! The group flights arrive into Lima this evening and you will be met at the airport and transferred to our hotel in the Miraflores district of Lima. The welcome briefing will be held this evening, and after that you'll get your first taste of Peruvian cuisine at a seafront restaurant.Premium Accommodation: Casa Andina Select Miraflores, Lima (4 star) Day 1 Start LimaWelcome to Peru! Your adventure starts at our hotel in the Miraflores district of Lima. The welcome briefing will be held this evening, and after that you'll get your first taste of Peruvian cuisine at a seafront restaurant.Premium Accommodation: Casa Andina Select Miraflores, Lima (4 star) Meals included: Dinner Day 2 Morning fly to Arequipa; afternoon enjoy a city tour and visit to Santa Catalina conventWe have an early start today for our flight to Arequipa, known as the 'White City' due to the pale volcanic stone used to construct many of its fine colonial buildings. This picturesque city is surrounded by 6000m volcanoes, including the near-perfect cone of El Misti. Lunch will be eaten at a typical Arequipa “Picanteria” (watch the spice!). Our afternoon city tour has us exploring the historic centre of Arequipa, the “Plaza de Armas” (Main Square) and finishes at the colourful and serene Santa Catalina convent that was built in 1580 and still cared for by the nuns who reside within. Premium Accommodation: Hotel Mint, Arequipa (4 star) Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Day 3 Visit the National Reserve of Salinas hoping to spot Vicunas; transfer to the Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs, where we spend the next two nightsA spectacular drive over the Andean high plains, known as the Altiplano brings us to the Colca Canyon, one of the world's deepest canyons. On the way we pass volcanoes and will almost certainly see vicuñas in the highlands before we cross the Patapampa Pass (4910m) which marks the descent into the canyon itself. As we take the winding road to the town of Chivay for a short stop, the sight of the green and fertile terraces of the canyon is a real contrast to the barren yet beautiful landscapes of the Altiplano. This is the first day where we may feel the effects of altitude. We do not linger at the top of the pass, but will spend the night at around 3600m, so it is a good idea to take it easy on arrival and enjoy the natural hot springs at Colca Lodge. Overlooking the Colca River, the Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs is a jaw-dropping location to spend the next two nights. Premium Accommodation: Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs, Colca Valley (4 star) Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 4 Early morning to visit Condor’s viewpoint; afternoon explore the Uyu Uyu pre-Inca ruins by footToday we have a full day exploring the Colca Canyon, starting with a visit to the Cruz del Condor, the best place to see the mighty Andean condors as they glide on the morning thermals. We also see ancient tombs which line the cliffs on one side of the canyon and make stops in the villages along the way which house several interesting colonial churches. In the afternoon, our location of Colca Lodge allows us to set out on foot to visit the nearby pre-Incan ruins of Uyo Uyo. Afterwards it is back to the lodge for another rejuvenating soak in the natural thermal pools before dinner.Premium Accommodation: Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs, Colca Valley (4 star) Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 5 Drive to Puno, located on the shores of Lake TiticacaToday, we drive through the high mountain plains to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca. En route we have opportunities to spot herds of vicuñas before making a short visit to the unique pre-Inca burial towers (chullpas) of Sillustani. Our hotel tonight is ideally situated on the shores of Lake Titicaca and the perfect place to watch sunset over the highest navigable lake in the world.Premium Accommodation: Casa Andina Premium Puno, Puno (4 star) Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Day 6 Full day exploring Lake Titicaca visiting both Uros and Taquile islands A full day on Lake Titicaca today as we visit the floating islands of Uros and Taquile. First, we take a boat to Uros Island. The Uros have been living on rafts of reeds for centuries, and although many have now moved to the mainland there are still a couple of thousand who remain on the islands which are anchored close to Puno. A reasonable amount of their income is now provided by strictly regulated tourism, but they also still fish the lake and engage in barter with communities on the mainland to obtain essential daily items.Afterwards, we visit Taquile Island, home to a community known for their remarkable “male only” weavers and traditional lifestyle. The panoramic views of the lake from the island are incredible, and it is often possible to see the snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Real in the distance. Premium Accommodation: Casa Andina Premium Puno, Puno (4 star) Meals included: Breakfast Day 7 To Cusco; afternoon city walking tourIn the morning we settle in for a relaxing journey across the stark yet beautiful altiplano, which separates the Andes from the jungle. On the way to Cusco we make some stops to stretch our legs, visit some of the most interesting sites and have lunch. We arrive in Cuzco (3400m) this afternoon, with time to have an introductory walking tour of this historic city which features both Inca and Colonial architecture. Premium Accommodation: Xima Hotel, Cusco (4 star) Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Day 8 Morning city tour including the Cathedral, Qoricancha and Saqsayhuaman; afternoon to OllantaytamboThis morning we explore the heart of the Inca Empire, seeing Cusco’s highlights both in and above the city. In the centre, the Cusco Cathedral and Qoricancha (Sun Temple of the Incas) feature arguably the finest example of Inca stonecraft. On the hill overlooking Cusco, we visit the monolithic stone fortress site of Sacsayhuaman, where the Incan armies made their last stand against the Conquistadores. As we head down into the Sacred Valley to Ollantaytambo, we visit the immense Incan fortress and explore this unique village, where many streets and facades remain unchanged and continuously inhabited since Inca times.Premium Accommodation: Del Pilar Ollantaytambo, Ollantaytambo (4 star) Meals included: Breakfast Day 9 One Day Inca Trail via Wiñay Wayna to Machu PicchuWe are up early this morning for our scenic train journey through the Urubamba River Valley (approx. 1 hour 20 minutes) to KM 104 where we disembark, cross the river, and start our full day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu. Our uphill efforts will be rewarded with spectacular views and access to the attractive ruins of Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young), to enjoy our box lunch. From here a relatively flat section of trail brings us past wild orchids to the Inti Punku (Sun Gate), where we get our first full sight of Machu Picchu (Old Peak), with Huayna Picchu (Young Peak) rising picture perfect behind. Our afternoon arrival usually yields great photo opportunities as we casually descend into the ruins complex. With our full tour tomorrow, we exit the site and board the bus to Aguas Calientes to enjoy a well-earned meal, shower and a comfortable bed for the night in preparation for our early return to Machu Picchu.Premium Accommodation: Tierra Viva Machu Picchu Hotel, Aguas Calientes (4 star) Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Day 10 Morning visit Machu Picchu; afternoon return to OllantaytamboIn order to beat the day-trippers arriving from Cuzco and reach the ruins as early as possible, we book early morning access timed bus and entry tickets to Machu Picchu.Machu Picchu is one of the architectural and engineering marvels of the ancient world and what makes it all the more dramatic is its mountain backdrop of staggering immensity. The Spaniards never found it; the Incas left no records of it, and so Machu Picchu remained a great enigma, a city lost for centuries in the jungle until it was rediscovered in 1911 by the American historian Hiram Bingham.After our tour we are back down to catch our afternoon train back to Ollantaytambo (1hr 30 mins) with a short drive to our hotel in the Sacred Valley to relax and celebrate our Machu Picchu adventure.Premium Accommodation: Casa Andina Premium Valle Sagrado Hotel & Villas, Ollantaytambo (5 star) Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Day 11 Sacred Valley tour; visit Chinchero community for a traditional pachamanca lunch; return to CuscoThis morning we depart the scenic Sacred Valley as we head up to the traditional weaving community of Chincheros. Along with amazing views of the valley and Vilcabamba mountain range, at Chincheros we have the unique cultural opportunity to enjoy a traditional Andean 'pachamanca' lunch, which is hosted by and supports the local community. This is a real culinary treat whereby the food is wrapped up and buried in the earth along with hot stones which cook it slowly. After our pachamanca lunch, we return to Cusco for time on your own.Premium Accommodation: Xima Hotel, Cusco (4 star) Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Day 12 Free day in Cusco for optional activitiesToday has been left free for exploring Cuzco, one of South America's most beautiful cities. The Plaza de Armas is a fantastic spot for people-watching. The Mercado San Pedro is the place to try some local produce and there are many handicraft markets to shop for souvenirs such as alpaca jumpers and scarves. If you fancy something more active then there is an array of other optional activities available from Cuzco including paddle-boarding on a lake, mountain biking, or a combination of via ferrata and zip-lining in the Sacred Valley.Premium Accommodation: Xima Hotel, Cusco (4 star) Meals included: Breakfast Day 13 Fly to Puerto Maldonado and transfer to Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción, our base for exploring the Peruvian AmazonWe leave Cuzco early today and take the short flight to Puerto Maldonado. Upon arrival we transfer to the riverfront to enjoy a 25minute boat ride along the Madre de Dios River to reach our jungle accommodation at the Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion lodge, located next to the protected Tambopata National Reserve. Tambopata National Reserve is home to a vast number of animal species, as well as a variety of plant life that is greater than almost anywhere in the world. After lunch we have the option to hike into the rainforest with our expert guide who will introduce us to the amazing variety of Amazon flora and fauna. We continue the exploration and take a twilight river cruise viewing nocturnal creatures as they awake. Premium Accommodation: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción, Puerto Maldonado (4 star) Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 14 Exploring the Peruvian AmazonTodays varied activities will generally include a mixture of expertly guided walks along the forest trails, or time spent in canoes to explore Lake Sandoval. This serene lake is home to thousands of species of birds, endangered Giant River otter, Red Howler monkeys, Red-bellied macaws, anacondas, Side-neck turtles and Black caimans. We also have the opportunity to go high into the canopy for a completely different view of the forest via a network of Canopy Walkways. An evening walk is also offered to observe the secret wildlife activity under darkness while exploring the rainforest by night.Premium Accommodation: Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción, Puerto Maldonado (4 star) Meals included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 15 Fly to Lima; final dinner with the groupEnjoy your last morning waking to the cacophony of jungle sounds before we set off by boat from the lodge, visiting the Butterfly House before our departure flight from Puerto Maldonado back to Lima. Upon arrival to Lima, we transfer to our hotel in Miraflores and the hustle and bustle of the city. Tonight, we have a special farewell dinner in Lima at fantastic restaurant at the base of the pre-Incan site of Huaca Pucllana.Premium Accommodation: Casa Andina Select Miraflores, Lima (4 star) Meals included: Breakfast Dinner Depart Lima.The trip comes to an end today after breakfast and it's time to bid Peru and the rest of the group goodbye. Transfers to Lima Airport are available for all flight inclusive clients in time for the group flight today. Meals included: Breakfast Day 16 End LimaThe trip comes to an end today after breakfast and it's time to bid Peru and the rest of the group goodbye. Transfers to Lima Airport are available for all flight inclusive clients in time for the group flight today. Meals included: Breakfast Arrive London
PeruVisas are not required by UK citizens, Western European nationals, Americans, Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders, South Africans and most other nationalities. If you are in any doubt please contact the nearest Peruvian Embassy.
PeruThere are no mandatory vaccination requirements.Recommended vaccinations are: Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A.Zika fever is a mosquito‐borne viral disease and a known risk in places visited on this trip. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available, we therefore strongly recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites. If you are travelling to the Tambopata reserve in the Amazon rainforest, the risk of malaria is slight, but you may wish to consult your GP or travel health clinic for further advice. We also strongly recommend that you obtain a Yellow Fever vaccination. Dengue fever and/or Chikungunya are known risks in the Amazon region. Both are tropical viral diseases spread by daytime biting mosquitoes. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available for either, and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. We recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites: always apply insect repellent and wear long-sleeved shirts and trousers while in the rainforest to avoid being bitten.
Premium AccommodationUnwind at the end of each day in our expertly curated, handpicked accommodation on this Premium Adventure. Each property has been chosen for its excellent location, its comfort and style, and its unique characteristics. Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs (4 star), Colca Valley. 2 nights.Nestled on the banks of the Colca River45 rustic-style rooms, all with views of the valley and the hotel's gardensFour thermal pools fed by natural springs, loaded with mineralsSpa offering a full sensory experience in the most spectacular Jacuzzi in Peru Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción (4 star), Puerto Maldonado. 2 nights.Located in the Tambopata National Reserve, deep in the Peruvian AmazonIndividual cabanas on stilts, each a view to the forest or to the cochaThe Casa Grande has two main social areas: a dining/bar area and a scenic loungeA variety of included activities, all led by local explorer guides Casa Andina Premium Puno (4 star), Puno. 2 nights.Located on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the worldSpectacular views of the lake from the hotel groundsAlma Bar Restaurant on site offering traditional dishes with a modern twist Xima Hotel (4 star), Cusco. 3 nights.Great location, a short walk from Cuzco's main squareFacilities include a bar, restaurant and spa Tierra Viva Hotel (4 star), Aguas Calientes.1 night.Located in the quietest area of Aguas Calientes, facing the Urubamba RiverFacilities include a dining room, bar and comfortable lounge with a fireplaceFeatures a panoramic lift decorated with Andean inspired graffiti by the Peruvian artist Carolina Malaga The accommodation shown has been booked and agreed in advance, however we may need to make changes to a property of similar or higher standard after you have booked. While we will endeavour to inform you of any changes in advance which could, on rare occasions, be at late notice.
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