Best of Peru
An upscale tour of Peru: Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu, Puno & Lake Titicaca. Optional pre and post-tour extensions to the Nazca Lines & Ballestas Islands and Puerto Maldonado
| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | August 2025 – December 2026 | Group Size | 16 travelers max |
| Themes | Active, History & Culture, Grand Tours | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This fast-paced, escorted tour involves a significant amount of walking or hiking, often on uneven terrain, and reaches high altitudes requiring a high level of physical fitness to fully enjoy the trip. This tour also includes long scenic drives between destinations and may have limited rest stops.Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
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Discover Peru's ancient wonders and natural beauty on this 10-day South American journey. Step back in time as you explore one of the most impressive archaeological discoveries, Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. Travel 11,000 feet above sea level to the capital of the ancient Inca Empire, Cusco, then explore the floating island of Uros on stunning Lake Titicaca. If you're seeking more adventure, join our pre-tour extension to the Nazca Lines and Ballestas Islands! Or, go the extra mile and join our optional post-tour extension to Puerto Maldonado, the Capital of Biodiversity and a gateway to the Amazon jungle.
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round trip flights from Miami via LATAM Airlines, including airline taxes & fees
- All flights within Peru
- All ground transportation & transfers
- 9 nights in Superior and Deluxe hotels with private bath
- 15 Meals: 9 breakfasts, 2 lunch, 4 dinners
- Vistadome train to/from Machu Picchu
- PeruRail Titicaca train from Cuzco to Puno
- Comprehensive guided sightseeing tours including entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking tour directors & guides
Optional add-ons
- Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
- Optional Afternoon excursion to The Site Museum of Yucay
- Optional Nazca Lines & Ballestas Islands pre-tour Extension
- Optional Tambopata & Puerto Maldonado post-tour Extension
Why you'll love it
- Spend your day exploring modern and colonial Lima, from the Monastery of San Francisco and the Plaza Mayor to the grand Cathedral of Lima and the fashionable districts of San Isidro and Miraflores.
- Discover one of the world's largest collections of pre-Columbian art at the Larco Herrera Museum.
- Haggle for handmade traditional crafts in Pisac's busy market.
- Tour the well-preserved ruins of Ollantaytambo, once a stronghold of Inca resistance to Spanish colonization.
- Learn about the traditional techniques of weaving, dyeing and spinning in Chinchero's vibrant artisan weaver’s complex.
- Visit the salt pools of Maras or the ring terraces at Moray.
- Explore awe-inspiring Machu Picchu, a sprawling Inca citadel built on steep escarpments shrouded by mist.
- Visit Sacsayhuaman, an Inca fortress built with stone extracted from quarries over 12 miles away.
- Discover Cusco, capital of the ancient Inca Empire located at 11,000 feet above sea level.
- Interact with the Uros, an ancient people who build their homes, furniture, boats, and even the floating islands they live on with Lake Titicaca's abundant totora reed.
- Admire the beautiful woven goods created by Taquileños, the locals of the largest island on the Peruvian side of the lake, Taquile.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA/Arrive Lima
- 2 Lima
- 3 Cusco & Sacred Valley
- 4 Sacred Valley
- Optional Excursion: The Site Museum of Yucay , $36
- 5 Machu Picchu
- 6 Machu Picchu & Cusco
- Optional Excursion: Second Visit to Machu Picchu , $125
- Optional Excursion: Second Visit to Machu Picchu & Huayna Picchu , $145
- 7 Cusco
- 8 Cusco & Puno
- 9 Puno & Lake Titicaca
- 10 Puno & Depart Peru
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Day 1 Depart USA/Arrive Lima
- Depart the USA on your flight bound for Lima
- Arrive in Lima, meet your guide, and transfer to your hotel
Day 2 Lima
- Visit the Larco Herrera Museum
- Embark on a city tour of modern and colonial Lima
- Enjoy a group dinner at a local restaurant
The Westin Lima Hotel or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 3 Cusco & Sacred Valley
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco
- Explore Pisac Market and shop for unique crafts and taste a Peruvian empanada
- Continue to Ollantaytambo and tour the fortress and ruins
Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Valle Sagrado Breakfast
Day 4 Sacred Valley
- Visit the ancient village of Chinchero and weavers market
- Visit the sites of Maras or Moray
- Spend the afternoon at leisure or join an optional excursion
Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Valle Sagrado Breakfast
Day 5 Machu Picchu
- Transfer to Ollantaytambo station to board the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu
- Enjoy a guided tour of the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel Breakfast & dinner
Day 6 Machu Picchu & Cusco
- Morning at leisure or optional second visit to Machu Picchu
- Return to Ollantaytambo station by Vistadome train then transfer to Cusco by bus
Palacio del Inka Luxury Collection Breakfast
Day 7 Cusco
- Enjoy the morning at leisure
- In the afternoon, join a city tour of Cusco
- Visit the Sacsayhuaman Fortress and Puka Pukara
Palacio del Inka Luxury Collection Breakfast & dinner
Day 8 Cusco & Puno
- Transfer to the Wanchaq train station for your Perurail Titicaca ride to Puno
- Arrive at your deluxe lakeside resort for check-in
GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 9 Puno & Lake Titicaca
- Tour Lake Titicaca and the floating island of Uros and Taquile
- Spend the afternoon at leisure
- Join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner
GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10 Puno & Depart Peru
- Enjoy the morning at leisure
- Embark on a city tour of Puno
- Transfer to the Juliaca airport for your flight to Lima, arriving in Miami the following morning
Breakfast
Nazca Lines and Ballestas Islands Pre-tour Extension
Take advantage of your already-included international airfare by joining our pre-tour extension to the Nazca Lines and Ballestas Islands! Passengers taking the pre-tour extension will depart the U.S. 2 days before the departure dates shown and join the main tour on Day 1 of the itinerary above.
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Day 1 Depart Miami/Arrive Lima
- Depart Miami on your flight bound for Lima, Peru
- Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in
The Westin Lima Hotel or similar
Day 2 Lima, Pisco & Paracas
- Depart for Pisco
- Board your overflight to the Nazca Lines
- Transfer to your hotel for check-in
The Legend Paracas Resort or similar
Day 3 Paracas & Lima
- Enjoy a speedboat tour to see Ballestas Islands
- Visit the Paracas National Reserve, Peru's oldest marine reserve
- Return to Lima
The Westin Lima Hotel or similar
Tambopata & Puerto Maldonado Post-Tour Extension
Take advantage of your already-included international airfare by joining our post-tour extension to Tambopata & Puerto Maldonado! Passengers taking the post-tour extension will return to the USA 4 days after the return dates listed.
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Day 10 Puno & Lima
- Spend the morning at leisure
- Embark on a city tour of Puno
- Transfer to the Juliaca airport for your flight to Lima
Costa del Sol Wyndham Lima Airport Breakfast
Day 11 Lima & Puerto Maldonado, the Amazon
- Return to the airport via the sky bridge for your flight to Puerto Maldonado
- Enjoy an immersive introduction to the rainforest on a nature walk along the lodge's trail system
- Discover the nocturnal side of the Amazon during a twilight riverboat ride
Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 12 Tambopata National Reserve & Lake Sandoval
- After an early breakfast, walk along a jungle trail and board a canoe for a ride on Lake Sandoval
- Explore the Canopy Walkway and Anaconda Walk
Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 13 Puerto Maldonado
- See how local farmers grow forest fruits at Gamitana Farm and Creek
- Visit Hacienda Conception's bio-orchard, boasting over 200 different plant species
- Board a canoe in search of turtles, herons, and other wildlife
- Explore the rainforest by night on a guided excursion
Inkaterra Reserva Amazónica Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 14 Depart Peru
- Spend the morning at leisure
- Transfer to Puerto Maldonado airport for your overnight return flight via Lima
Breakfast & lunch
Important Notes
- The high altitudes reached on this trip (Cusco is at 11,000 feet above sea level) and the amount of walking involved, often on uneven terrain, requires that you be in good physical condition to fully enjoy the trip. We strongly suggest that you consult your physician if you have any concerns regarding your ability to handle these conditions.
- In order to visit so many of Peru's must-see sights, this tour requires several long bus rides as well as early morning departure times in order to comply with flight and train schedules. Your patience and understanding are appreciated.
Hotels
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at the time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
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