Peru, 13 Days · Classic tour

Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Maras, Rainbow Mountain, Lake Titicaca and Arequipa

Explore the essence of Peru by visiting Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Salineras, and Lake Titicaca

This is an unforgettable journey through Peru's diversity and history. We'll get to know the capital city Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, the ancient Inca capital, and finally the mystical Lake Titicaca, with its floating islands.

Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Maras, Rainbow Mountain, Lake Titicaca and Arequipa

Departure date

Departures from January 2025 till October 2025

From

Dublin, Galway...

Travel details

Day 1 City of origin - Lima

Day 2 Lima

Day 3 Lima - Cusco

Day 4 Cusco - Sacred Valley

Day 5 Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Day 6 Cusco - Maras - Moray - Cusco

Day 7 Cusco - Mountain of Seven Colours - Cusco

Day 8 Cusco - Puno

Day 9 Puno - Lake Titicaca - Uros and Taquile Islands - Puno

Day 10 Puno - Arequipa

Day 11 Arequipa

Day 12 Arequipa - City of origin

Day 13 City of origin

City of origin - Lima

Departure with destination Lima. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Lima

Lima

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast. Departure at 9.00 am for sightseeing tour of the city. We'll start off with the impressive Huaca Pucllana and then head to the centre of Lima, passing through the neighbourhoods of San Isidro, Lince and Cercado, where we'll see the Palace of Justice, Lima Art Museum, the Museum of Italian Art, the French Palace, and Plaza San Martin. During the tour, we'll visit one of the main catacomb. Once the visit is over, return journey to the hotel. Accommodation.

Lima - Cusco

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast. Airport transfer at the prearranged time for the flight to Cusco. Arrival and afternoon at leisure. Accommodation.

Cusco - Sacred Valley

Includes: BreakfastLunch
Breakfast and departure to the mystical Sacred Valley of the Incas, making a brief stop en route at the Taray Viewpoint to enjoy the spectacular views. Onward to Pisac, and descent to the traditional market. Lunch in Urubamba. In the afternoon, we'll set off for Ollantaytambo Fortress. We'll also stroll through the streets of the village that has preserved traces of the former military, religious, and cultural centre of the Inca Empire. After the visit, transfer to the hotel in Ollanta. Accommodation.

Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast. Today will be one of the most anticipated days by many travellers! Morning transfer by tourist train to Aguas Calientes. Arrival and transfer by bus to the magical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu for a guided tour. Afterwards, time at leisure to wander around the city. Descent to Aguas Calientes and return by tourist train to Cusco in the afternoon. Arrival. Accommodation. Note: due to the preservation regulations of Machu Picchu and the daily limit of visitors, there are different routes to visit the area. An attempt will be made to confirm circuit 2 that runs through both the upper and lower parts of the archaeological site. In case of exceeding the capacity, circuit 1 will be confirmed, which includes the panoramic - upper part or 3 which includes the lower part of the venue.
Cusco

Cusco - Maras - Moray - Cusco

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast. Morning departure to set off on a fascinating adventure to the Salinas de Maras, a truly surreal landscape
of salt terraces nestled in the Peruvian Andes. Afterwards, the tour will continue to the mysterious agricultural amphitheatre of Moray, a place that wows visitors with its circular terraces that were used by the Incas to experiment with different crops. This experience will give us an insight into the history and agricultural engineering techniques of the ancient Inca civilisation, while enjoying truly spectacular views. Accommodation.
Cusco

Cusco - Mountain of Seven Colours - Cusco

Includes: BreakfastLunch
Today we'll discover one of the most amazing landscapes in Peru. Very early departure from Cusco. The adventure will take us through picture-postcard valleys and Andean communities. The jewel of this tour is Vinicunca, the Mountain of Seven Colours, with its layers of vibrant colours that create a truly surreal landscape. Delicious breakfast before setting off on a hike of approximately two hours, which will reward us with spectacular views and the chance to soak up the local culture. Lunch. In the afternoon, return journey to Cusco. Accommodation.

Cusco - Puno

Includes: BreakfastLunch
Breakfast and departure to Puno along the so-called Route of the Sun, stopping en route in Andahuaylillas to see its Church of San Pedro, known as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas, and Raqchi to explore the Temple of Wiracocha. Lunch. Onward journey in the afternoon to La Raya, on the border between Cusco and Puno. Arrival in Puno. Transfer to hotel and overnight stay.
Puno

Puno - Lake Titicaca - Uros and Taquile Islands - Puno

Includes: BreakfastLunch
Breakfast. Transfer to the port at the prearranged time and departure by boat to Lake Titicaca, stopping at the floating islands of the Uros. Onward to the island of Taquile with a typical fish-based lunch. Time at leisure to explore the island and get to know its inhabitants. Return journey to Puno. Accommodation.

Puno - Arequipa

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast. Departure by road to Arequipa on a journey of approximately six hours. Arrival at the White City, with its colonial architecture and imposing volcanoes. Accommodation.
Arequipa

Arequipa

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast and city tour. We'll start at the majestic Plaza de Armas, home to the Cathedral and the Church of the Compañía de Jesú, famous for its impressive façade. Onward to the Monastery of Santa Catalina, an architectural gem, and the Carmen Alto Viewpoint, where we'll get to admire the breathtaking views of the Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu volcanoes that surround the city. The last stop will be the Yanahuara district, famous for its viewpoint and the Church of San Juan Bautista. Accommodation.
Arequipa

Arequipa - City of origin

Includes: Breakfast
Breakfast. At the prearranged time, transfer to the airport. Flight to City of origin destination. Night on board.

City of origin

Arrival. End of the trip and our services.

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Internal flight.

  • Tourist train ride, as per itinerary.

  • Overnight stay in the listed hotels, or similar.

  • Transfers according to the itinerary.

  • Transport in vehicles appropriate to the size of the group.

  • Regular tours mentioned in the itinerary, not stated as optional.

  • English-speaking local guide.

  • Diet: 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Tips.

  • Early check-in and late check-out at hotels.

  • Any other service not previously mentioned as included.

  • Insolvency protection.

Expected Hotels (or similar)

In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.

Days 1 - 2

Day 3

Day 4

Days 5 - 7

Days 8 - 9

Days 10 - 11

Day 12

Category A

Ibis Lima Larco Miraflores Hotel

Avenida Larco 1140, Miraflores, Lima

Category B

San Agustin Exclusive Hotel

Calle San Martin 550 - Miraflores, Lima

Excellent 9
Category C

Pullman Lima Miraflores

Calle Juan Fanning 515 - 525, Lima

Important remarks

- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Peru.

- To reconfirm services at the destination, please send us your passport details within 24 hours of booking.

- Generally in Peru the accommodation in the triple rooms have two double beds or one double and one single bed and the quadruple accommodation has two double beds.

- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.

- There's a limit of visitors per day for Machu Picchu and for Huayna Picchu. That's why it's important to have the details required for buying tickets as far in advance as possible (full passenger name, passport number, date of birth, and nationality), as the only way of guaranteeing admission is by buying these tickets. If we do not have the passport data from the date of booking confirmation, entry to Machu Picchu is not guaranteed.

- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.

- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.

- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.