Classic Peru
Tour Description
Day 1: Lima
Travel to Peru on an adventure from mountains and jungle to seasides to great plains. Across nine days, you’ll see the incredible natural and historical highlights of this adventure capital. Retrace the steps of the Incas to Machu Picchu (one of the famed Seven Wonders of the World), learn the histories of colonial cities, explore vibrant markets and meet the locals – all with a local right by your side. Return home with incredible memories of the panoramas and people of Peru.
Itinerary
Day 1: Lima
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Peru. Your adventure begins in the capital city of Lima with a welcome meeting at 2 pm. You’ll meet your fellow travellers and trip leader, then head out for a stroll of the streets of downtown to check out some of the main attractions on a walking tour. Enjoy some free time before an optional group dinner this evening. The unofficial food capital of South America, there’s no better place to sample Peru’s national dish (ceviche) than Lima. As there’s little time spent in Lima on this trip, it’s recommended that you arrive a few days early to see the sights, like Miraflores, Central Park, Lovers’ Park and the National Museum.
Day 2: Cusco
This morning after breakfast, you’ll catch an early flight to Cusco. Spend a little time acclimatising to the high altitude (3450 m), then get acquainted with the blend of cultures here on a leader-led walking tour. Check out some of Cusco’s main attractions, as well as its lesser-known sights, such as the Qoricancha temple, San Pedro market, the main square, the 12 Angled Stone, Regocijo Square and San Blas Square. Tonight is free to explore at your own pace or find the perfect dinner spot with your group and try some local Peruvian favourites.
Day 3: Aguas Calientes
Travel by private bus through the Sacred Valley on the outskirts of Cusco today. This lush valley, known as Wilcamayo to the Incas, has long been the main source of food for the high Andes. Maize crops can be seen surrounding the river and covering the terraces that are carved high into the valley walls. You’ll visit a community in the valley to learn about local lifestyles and activities. If your visit coincides with market day, you can browse the stalls in search of hand-painted beads or warm ponchos. Visit the AMA Restaurant in Urubamba – this cafe provides employment opportunities and job training for single mothers throughout the Sacred Valley. Have a snack and learn how this inclusive enterprise focuses on economic growth, gender equality and the support of vulnerable communities. Board a train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, in the cloud forest at the foot of Machu Picchu.
Day 4: Cusco
This morning, you’ll take an early bus up the winding road to Machu Picchu. Welcome to one of the famed Seven Wonders of the World! This is your chance to decide for yourself whether Machu Picchu was built around 1440 as a country retreat for the Incan nobility or as an ancient astronomical observatory. Enjoy a guided visit of the incredible site, giving you ample time to take in the many temples, palaces and living quarters. After taking advantage of the seemingly endless photo opportunities, you’ll return to Cusco.
Day 5: Cusco
Today after breakfast, you can enjoy free time to relax, shop and explore Cusco’s many sights. Maybe rest your weary legs at a cafe on Plaza de Armas or head to the San Pedro Market, where you can find vegetables, meats, local cheeses, chocolates, herbal medicines and many local handicrafts. It’s a great place to pick up souvenirs or ingredients for a picnic. The market is also where many locals (and daring travellers) go to eat ‘mystery soups.’ Some may be just chicken, however, the most popular among the locals usually contain frogs or offal. For those looking for something active, why not try mountain biking in the hills surrounding Cusco?
Day 6: Puno
This morning after breakfast, you’ll travel through the dramatic scenery of the high Altiplano to Puno – located on the shores of serene Lake Titicaca. At an altitude of 3800 m, Lake Titicaca is the world’s highest navigable lake. Today includes a bit of a long drive in a local bus, but it’s worth the first glimpse of immense Lake Titicaca, whose seemingly endless waters stretch into the horizon. Puno is a melting pot of Indigenous Aymara and Quechuan culture and traditional Andean customs, and it wears its traditions on its sleeve. If you’re lucky, your trip will coincide with one of the many cultural festivals here. Ask your leader where you can get the best grilled trout tonight – a true local specialty perfect for dinner.
Day 7: Puno
This morning, you’ll take a tour of the immense lake by motorboat, stopping at the floating Uros Islands that look like they could come from a Pixar or Studio Ghibli movie. Built by the Uros people to protect themselves from encroaching Inca forces hundreds of years ago, the islands are constructed from many layers of totora reeds that grow in the shallows of the lake. Get a closer look at contemporary life on the shores of the lake with a homestay in a local community. Help your host family with their daily activities, try out a few words in the Quechua language and maybe even join a local soccer game to make some friends on the makeshift pitch. Tonight, sit down and swap stories with your hosts, who will cook you a feast full of traditional Peruvian favourites.
Day 8: Lima
This morning after breakfast at your homestay, take a bus to Juliaca airport. Then, you’ll take an included flight back to Lima, where you’ll have a free night. Enjoy your last night of the trip with your fellow travellers and maybe head out to a final celebratory dinner.
Day 9: Lima
With no activities planned for today, you’re free to leave after breakfast. If you’d like to stay in Lima for longer, just speak to your booking agent.
Departure Dates
Start Date | End Date | Price | |
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May 23, 2025 | May 31, 2025 | $4,820.00 | |
Jun 6, 2025 | Jun 14, 2025 | $4,670.00 | |
Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 21, 2025 | $4,480.00 | |
Jun 27, 2025 | Jul 5, 2025 | $4,375.00 | |
Jul 4, 2025 | Jul 12, 2025 | $3,730.00 | |
Jul 18, 2025 | Jul 26, 2025 | $4,640.00 | |
Jul 25, 2025 | Aug 2, 2025 | $3,985.00 | |
Aug 8, 2025 | Aug 16, 2025 | $4,105.00 | |
Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 | $4,145.00 | |
Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 30, 2025 | $4,145.00 | |
Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 6, 2025 | $4,775.00 | |
Sep 5, 2025 | Sep 13, 2025 | $4,965.00 | |
Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 20, 2025 | $4,430.00 | |
Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 27, 2025 | $4,305.00 | |
Sep 20, 2025 | Sep 28, 2025 | $4,305.00 | |
Sep 26, 2025 | Oct 4, 2025 | $4,375.00 | |
Oct 3, 2025 | Oct 11, 2025 | $4,305.00 | |
Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 18, 2025 | $4,305.00 | |
Oct 17, 2025 | Oct 25, 2025 | $4,400.00 | |
Oct 24, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 | $4,400.00 | |
Oct 31, 2025 | Nov 8, 2025 | $4,145.00 | |
Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 15, 2025 | $4,350.00 | |
Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 22, 2025 | $4,145.00 | |
Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 13, 2025 | $4,145.00 | |
Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 27, 2025 | $4,145.00 | |
Jan 2, 2026 | Jan 10, 2026 | $4,280.00 | |
Jan 16, 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 | $4,280.00 | |
Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 14, 2026 | $4,280.00 | |
Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 7, 2026 | $4,280.00 | |
Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 14, 2026 | $4,280.00 | |
Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 21, 2026 | $4,280.00 | |
Mar 27, 2026 | Apr 4, 2026 | $4,280.00 | |
Apr 3, 2026 | Apr 11, 2026 | $4,280.00 | |
Apr 10, 2026 | Apr 18, 2026 | $4,450.00 | |
Apr 17, 2026 | Apr 25, 2026 | $4,450.00 | |
Apr 24, 2026 | May 2, 2026 | $4,450.00 | |
May 8, 2026 | May 16, 2026 | $4,620.00 | |
May 22, 2026 | May 30, 2026 | $4,830.00 | |
Jun 5, 2026 | Jun 13, 2026 | $4,450.00 | |
Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 20, 2026 | $4,450.00 | |
Jun 26, 2026 | Jul 4, 2026 | $4,450.00 | |
Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 11, 2026 | $4,450.00 | |
Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 25, 2026 | $4,620.00 | |
Jul 24, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | $4,620.00 | |
Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 8, 2026 | $4,450.00 | |
Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 | $4,450.00 | |
Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026 | $4,450.00 | |
Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 29, 2026 | $4,450.00 | |
Aug 28, 2026 | Sep 5, 2026 | $4,450.00 | |
Sep 4, 2026 | Sep 12, 2026 | $4,620.00 | |
Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 19, 2026 | $4,620.00 | |
Sep 18, 2026 | Sep 26, 2026 | $4,620.00 | |
Sep 25, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 | $4,620.00 | |
Oct 2, 2026 | Oct 10, 2026 | $4,620.00 | |
Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 17, 2026 | $4,620.00 | |
Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 | $4,620.00 | |
Oct 23, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | $4,620.00 | |
Nov 6, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $4,280.00 | |
Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 21, 2026 | $4,280.00 | |
Nov 20, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | $4,280.00 | |
Dec 4, 2026 | Dec 12, 2026 | $4,280.00 | |
Dec 18, 2026 | Dec 26, 2026 | $4,280.00 | |
Dec 25, 2026 | Jan 2, 2027 | $4,280.00 | |
Jan 1, 2027 | Jan 9, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Jan 15, 2027 | Jan 23, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Feb 5, 2027 | Feb 13, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Feb 26, 2027 | Mar 6, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Mar 5, 2027 | Mar 13, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Mar 12, 2027 | Mar 20, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Mar 26, 2027 | Apr 3, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Apr 2, 2027 | Apr 10, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Apr 9, 2027 | Apr 17, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Apr 16, 2027 | Apr 24, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Apr 23, 2027 | May 1, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
May 7, 2027 | May 15, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
May 21, 2027 | May 29, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Jun 4, 2027 | Jun 12, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Jun 11, 2027 | Jun 19, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Jun 25, 2027 | Jul 3, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Jul 2, 2027 | Jul 10, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Jul 16, 2027 | Jul 24, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Jul 23, 2027 | Jul 31, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Jul 30, 2027 | Aug 7, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Aug 6, 2027 | Aug 14, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Aug 13, 2027 | Aug 21, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Aug 20, 2027 | Aug 28, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Aug 27, 2027 | Sep 4, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Sep 3, 2027 | Sep 11, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Sep 10, 2027 | Sep 18, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Sep 17, 2027 | Sep 25, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Sep 24, 2027 | Oct 2, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Oct 1, 2027 | Oct 9, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Oct 8, 2027 | Oct 16, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Oct 15, 2027 | Oct 23, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Oct 22, 2027 | Oct 30, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Nov 5, 2027 | Nov 13, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Nov 12, 2027 | Nov 20, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Nov 19, 2027 | Nov 27, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Dec 3, 2027 | Dec 11, 2027 | $4,085.00 | |
Dec 17, 2027 | Dec 25, 2027 | $4,085.00 |