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11 Days
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Starts in
Lima (Peru)
Ends in
Lima (Peru)
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FEB 15, 2026 to DEC 6, 2026 These are the tour start dates for instances of this tour that were available the last time Trafalgar sent us such information. There may be other departures for this tour that are not available (i.e. sold out or cancelled).
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Overview
From the cloud forests of the Andes to the birthplace of the sun at Lake Titicaca, this journey through Peru's altiplanos and the famous floating Uros Islands traces the ancient past of the Incas. Visits with local weavers, corn farmers, and expert photographers infuse this Peru tour with captivating culture.
Visited During Tour
Cusco (Peru) | Juliaca (Peru) | Lake Titicaca (Peru & Bolivia) | Lima (Peru) | Machu Picchu (Peru) | Ollantaytambo (Peru) | Puno (Peru) | Sacred Valley (Peru) | Taquile Island (Peru)
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Tour Itinerary
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The Capital of the New World extends a warm welcome on your epic voyage through the iconic and unexpected highlights of Peru. Meet your local host on arrival and transfer to your hotel in the upscale shopping district of Miraflores. This evening, you’ll join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception at 6 p.m.
Meals Included:
Dinner
Accommodations:Iberostar Hotel Lima
Day 2
Lima Sightseeing
Start your city tour taking in the highlights of Lima. Visit Casona San Marcos, where you'll enjoy a snack from a local vendor and learn more about the fascinating history of this ancient building from Local Specialists. During a short workshop, learn to play the “cajón” percussion instrument and get an introduction to the basic steps of “musica negra”, a dance that originated in Chincha (near Paracas). Continue to the Main Square of Lima for more views and history. Choose to join a walking tour of Miraflores with a local expert highlighting the popular Larcomar shopping center. End at Kennedy Park for additional exploration on your own or walk back to your hotel.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Iberostar Hotel Lima
Day 3
Lima – Cusco – Sacred Valley (2 Nights) Dive Into Culture Stays With Stories
We board a morning flight to Cusco, the gateway to Peru's treasured Sacred Valley, where you'll enjoy a Peruvian lunch with sweeping views of the Sacred Valley. Then we'll Dive Into Culture and meet a Shaman who will perform a special ceremony welcoming you to Peru.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodations:Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay
Day 4
Sacred Valley Dive Into Culture Connect with Locals
Connect With Locals over a Be My Guest experience lunch, learn about the culture surrounding the production of Giant White Corn. Our hosts will demonstrate the differences between traditional farming techniques and the newer technologies used today. Revel in the romance of the local Marinera dance and local musicians. The marinera is the best-known couple dance on the coast of Peru. It is characterized by the use of handkerchiefs, steps of great elegance and rhythmic music similar to the Aragonese jota, the zamacueca and the Chilean cueca, but with its own Peruvian identity that flaunts the Hispano-indigenous-African miscegenation. For the same reason, over the years Andean and highland versions have emerged. Later this evening, learn how to prepare an authentic Ceviche and pour the perfect Pisco sour.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodations:Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay
Day 5
Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu Connect with Locals
Visit the mystical Incan stronghold of Ollantaytambo, en route to Machu Picchu, a village in the Sacred Valley, set on the Urubamba River amid majestic mountains. It's known for the Ollantaytambo ruins, a massive Inca fortress with large stone terraces on a hillside. Then, ascend to the Lost City in the Clouds aboard the Vistadome train (light snack included) traveling along the Inca Trail, where you can view hikers and porters along the way. Here you will delve into the mysteries of this once-great civilization, joining your Local Specialist for an exploration of the temples, palaces and terraces whose construction defy imagination. Visit the iconic great Temple of the Sun, the House of the Priest, the Sacred Plaza and the intricately carved Intihuatana, most likely used as a sundial centuries ago.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:El MaPi
Day 6
Machu Picchu – Cusco
The ruins of Machu Picchu beckon yet again and we enjoy one final opportunity to reconnect with its story, spending some time on our own to explore the hill-top fortress. Next, we’ll journey back to the Sacred Valley by train, stopping en route to Cusco learn about the natural dyeing techniques used by native weavers. Visit the Pisac handicraft market followed by sampling the sweet flavors of chicha, savoring the favorite drink of the Andes.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Novotel Cusco
Day 7
Cusco Sightseeing Make Travel Matter
Begin your day at the ruins of the UNESCO-listed Incan Sacsayhuaman fortress overlooking Cusco. Admire the massive, sacred stonework before your Local Specialist guides you through Cusco’s colonial center. During your city tour, MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® by visiting the shop of the social project Mantay, a housing and education project for underage mothers to live here and learn a craft or trade. Later, you’ll join another Local Specialist who will reveal insights into the nearby 13th-century Incan settlement of Qoriwayrachina. The afternoon is free to join an optional experience including a visit to the Chocolate Museum, Cusco off the beaten track or the greenhouse and salt wells of Maras and Moray.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Novotel Cusco
Day 8
Cusco – Puno
Leave Cusco behind as you journey towards Puno, crossing the La Raya Pass where the Andes divide the Cusco and Puno regions. Along the way, explore the archaeological site of Raqchi, once a key settlement along the Inca road network. Enjoy a warm welcome into a local family home, where you’ll share lunch and stories. Then Dive into Culture with a traditional art form as you paint your own torito de Pucará: a colorful ceramic bull said to bring good fortune and protection. These iconic bulls are a symbol of strength in this part of Peru, often seen perched on rooftops in pairs, watching over homes and families.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodations:Sonesta Posadas Del Inca
Day 9
Lake Titicaca Excursion Make Travel Matter
Connect With Locals as you cruise the deep blue waters of Lake Titicaca, passing floating islands constructed by the Uros people. Next, in the midst of South America’s largest lake lies Taquile Island, where we’ll MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® and embark on a private tour to gain insights into the tradition of knitting and weaving for which the local villagers - men and women - are renowned. Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO. This experience aligns with UN's Global goal 10, reduced inequalities. Enjoy a lunch here and learn more about the islanders’ unique way of life upon islets make of totora reeds, which grow in the lake, and are attached to sticks driven into the bottom of the lake. Tonight, enjoy an evening at leisure.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Accommodations:Sonesta Posadas Del Inca
Day 10
Lake Titicaca – Juliaca – Lima
This morning we return to Lima, enjoying an afternoon at leisure after our flight. Enjoy time on your own to explore the capital of Peru, settled on the country's arid Pacific coast. We’ll join a Local Specialist this evening, visiting one of Lima's most renowned museums after dark - the Larco Museum. Admire the pre-Columbian artefacts that reveal insights into the cultures of ancient Peru. Then, sit down to a gourmet Farewell Dinner filled with Peruvian flavors as you overlook the museum's beautiful gardens.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodations:Iberostar Hotel Lima
Day 11
Depart Lima
For now it’s time to say a fond hasta luego to Lima and transfer to the airport for your flight home, or consider extending your stay in Lima.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
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Travelers Notes
* ARRIVAL: Complimentary arrival transfers are available from Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) at any time on the first day of the trip or with pre trip accommodation. We recommend flights arrive 3 hrs before the complimentary transfer time. * DEPARTURE: Complimentary departure transfers are available to Lima Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) at any time on the last day of the trip or with post trip accommodation. We recommend flights depart 3 hrs after the complimentary transfer time.* TRANSFERS: International Inbound and Outbound flight information is due at the time of final payment in order to qualify for airport transfers. * IMPORTANT: A valid passport with at least six months validity after your return date from Peru is required to enter the country. * INTERNAL AIR: Intra - Air Ticketing requires guests to provide passport details including full legal name as appears on passport, passport number, expiration date, country of issue, gender and date of birth. Brochure price includes economy air and related charges for internal flights within South America only. * PLEASE NOTE: In some locations you will be required to walk on uneven terrain and climb stairs without handrails. You should be in good health and be able to walk without assistance. This trip also experiences high elevations so we recommend guests with preexisting medical conditions talk with a doctor prior to travel. * ELEVATION: The highest overnight elevation point for this guided vacation is 12,000 ft, at Lake Titicaca, Puno. * LUGGAGE: Guests are allowed to bring one 11 lbs./5 kg piece of hand luggage per person on the train journey to/from Machu Picchu. Your primary luggage will be securely stored and returned to you on arrival in Cusco.* NOTE: This Trip falls under LEVEL 2. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website.* GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated by Ground Handler, South American Tours.
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