Majestic Peru

Intrepid Travel · 15 days
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
Majestic Peru
15 Days
From AUD $5895
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

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Majestic Peru

Majestic Peru

Intrepid Travel · 15 days
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20 Reviews
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Duration

15 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Comfortable

Physical Rating

Light

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Experience Peru in style on this 15-day adventure from coastal plains to mountaintop cities. Travelling through Lima, Puno, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes, you’ll explore dramatic Andean landscapes and learn about traditional cultures.

Highlights

  • See the incredible Machu Picchu – sitting at 2430 m in the Andes and surrounded by misty rainforest – and learn about the ancient Inca people who lived there.
  • Spend time with the Uros people on Lake Titicaca and discover how they live on floating islands made entirely of totora reeds.
  • Witness the giant desert inscriptions of the Nazca Lines – one of Peru's greatest mysteries – from a viewing tower, then share a traditional pachamanca dinner in a traditional mud home.
  • Travel through the Sacred Valley to eat lunch in the Huilloq community, join a Pachamama blessing ceremony, hear stories about life in the Andean highlands and watch a traditional textile demonstration.
  • Choose to trek the One Day Inca Trail – an excellent option to get a taste of hiking in Peru – and arrive at the Sun Gate, just as the Incas once did.

Trip Details

Duration

15 days

Transportation

Plane,Train,Private vehicle,Public bus,Boat

Tour Type

Small Group

Guide Language

English

Starts

Lima, Peru

Finishes

Lima, Peru

Accommodations

Comfortable

Travel Style

Explorer

Physical Rating

Light

Itinerary

1
Day 1: Lima
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Peru. Kick off your adventure in the coastal capital of Lima with a welcome meeting at 2 pm, where you'll meet your leader and fellow travellers. After, join on a walking tour of the vibrant Miraflores area with your leader. Enjoy some free time to explore at your own pace, then perhaps regroup for an optional dinner. Whether you dine together or sample the city's renowned food scene on your own, don't miss the chance to try Peru's national dish – ceviche (raw fish marinated in lime juice, often served with hot peppers). If you're not a fan of seafood, there are plenty of other excellent options – just ask your leader for tips on the best local eats.

Included Activities:

  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Lima - Leader-led Miraflores walking tour

Optional Activities:

  • Lima - Coast Biking Urban Adventure (minimum 2 participants) (65 USD)
  • Lima - Bohemian Barranco (Based on 4 participants) (75 USD)
  • Lima - Lima Discovery Urban Adventures (minimum 2 participants) (39 USD)
  • Lima - Private: Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience Urban Adventure (Based on 2 Participants) (85 USD)
  • Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants) (40 USD)
  • Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants) (35 USD)
  • Lima - Lima Eat Street (Based on 4 participants) (75 USD)
  • Lima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants) (50 USD)

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
2
Day 2: Paracas
Start the day with a walking tour of Lima's historic centre. Stroll atmospheric streets lined with ornate mansions, palaces and Spanish churches, taking in Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral of Lima, the San Francisco Monastery and the central market. Your leader will guide you through the market, where you'll find vendors selling fresh produce and regional specialties like cuy (better known as guinea pig) – a Peruvian delicacy! Then, head away from the tourist trail and visit Alameda de Chabuca Granda – a pedestrian strip where Limenos (locals from Lima) go for street food and entertainment. Later, travel by minivan to the port town of Paracas. The rest of the evening is free to relax or explore.

Included Activities:

  • Lima - Guided tour, including San Francisco Monastery, the Catacombs and Central Market

Optional Activities:

  • Lima - Cathedral of Lima (entrance fee) (12 PEN)

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
3
Day 3: Nazca
Take a two-hour boat tour to Islas Ballestas – home to diverse wildlife, including pelicans, red-footed boobies, flamingos, sea lions and penguins. Then, hop in a private van to one of the world's most mysterious archaeological sites – the Nazca Lines, stopping at the oasis town of Huacachina for lunch. Nazca dates back to the 2nd century BC, and thanks to dry desert conditions, mummies, textiles, ceramics and other relics have been remarkably well-preserved, providing archaeologists with insights into the pre-Inca civilisation. Head to the viewing tower or take an optional flight for even better views! At sunset, drive south through the desert to meet a local in their traditional mud house where you’ll share a pachamanca dinner (in the Quechua language, ‘pacha’ means earth and ‘manka’ means pot) – a classic dish of potatoes, meat and herbs baked with hot stones. Before digging in, you’ll experience a brief ceremony thanking Pachamama with chicha, or corn beer.

Included Activities:

  • Islas Ballestas - Guided tour
  • Nazca Lines - Viewing tower
  • Nazca - Pachamanca dinner

Optional Activities:

  • Nazca - Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines (excluding 77 PEN Taxes at Nazca Airport) (100 USD)

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
4
Day 4: Arequipa
Leave Nazca behind this morning and travel to Arequipa in a private vehicle. Standing at the foot of El Misti Volcano and filled with baroque buildings, Arequipa vies with Cusco for the title of Peru's most attractive city. Built out of a pale volcanic rock called sillar, the old buildings dazzle in the sun, giving the city its nickname – the 'White City'. Upon arrival, maybe take a stroll to stretch your legs after a long driving day – the main plaza, with its cafes and nearby cathedral, is lovely to wander.

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
5
Day 5: Arequipa
Get to know Arequipa with the help of a local guide. Visit the main plaza, Santa Catalina Monastery and San Ignacio Chapel on a walking tour. After, head for lunch with your group at a picanteria for some Arequipa favourites like rocoto, relleno, solterito and queso helado. Have a go at practising your Spanish with the locals, then you're free to explore at your own pace. Maybe return to the main square to take a closer look at the cathedral, cafes and eateries or explore the Yanahuara neighbourhood. You may also like to visit the Juanita Museum, which houses Peru’s famous ‘Ice Maiden’ – the Inca mummy of a girl who died in the 1440s. Your leader will happily share tips to make the most of your free afternoon.

Included Activities:

  • Arequipa - Walking tour
  • Arequipa - San Ignacio Chapel
  • Arequipa - Santa Catalina Monastery Admission Fee
  • Arequipa - Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa

Optional Activities:

  • Arequipa - Juanita Museum Admission Fee (20 PEN)

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
6
Day 6: Puno
This morning you’ll travel by minivan to Puno – a town on the shores of Lake Titicaca. It's a long drive, but the views of the high plateau of the Andean Altiplano make it an exceptionally scenic one. As you approach Puno, stop to visit the ruins of Sillustani. Tucked between small villages on a scenic peninsula near Lake Umaya, the pre-Inca ruins comprise circular towers called chullpas that served as burial sites for noblemen. Continue to Puno, a melting pot of Aymara and Quechuan Indigenous culture. Traditional Andean customs are still strongly represented here, earning the town the title of Folklore Capital of Peru.

Included Activities:

  • Puno - Sillustani archaeological site

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
7
Day 7: Puno / Lake Titicaca
Start the day with a tour of Lake Titicaca. At 3820 m above sea level, this is the world’s highest navigable lake. Cruise the waters in a motorboat and learn about the lake’s spiritual significance for the Quechua. Then, stop off at Uros Titinos – floating islands made from totora reeds. Reeds are used to make everything on the island, including the boats to get to the mainland, which can last up to 12 months. Continue to Taquile Island, where the locals make a living from textiles. Here, knitting is strictly men's domain, while women do the spinning. To reach the main part of the island, there’s a one-hour uphill walk on a paved path with great views of the lake. Sit down to an optional set lunch of quinoa soup, washed down with a cup of muna tea (Andean mint tea), then descend about 500 steps and jump back on the boat to Puno.

Included Activities:

  • Puno - Lake Titicaca day tour

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
8
Day 8: Cusco
Take a scenic bus ride across the Altiplano towards Cusco today. You’ll travel by public tourist bus, and while there’s a rest stop along the way, it’s best to stock up on snacks before the journey. Cusco is the continent’s oldest continuously inhabited city, and colonial buildings are built upon foundations that remain from Inca times. Set out to discover some of the city's lesser-known sights on a guided walking tour – visiting the facade of Qoricancha temple, San Pedro market, the main square, 12 Angled Stone, Regocijo Square and San Blas Square. For dinner tonight, why not try adobo cusqueno (pork stew) or alpaca steak? If you need recommendations, just ask your leader.

Included Activities:

  • Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
9
Day 9: Cusco
Enjoy a free day in Cusco, the heart and soul of Peru. You may like to visit the city’s many museums and archaeological sites with your included boleto turistico (tourism ticket). This includes the Contemporary Art Museum, Regional History Museum, Qosqo Native Art Museum, and the Inca ruins of Q'enqo, Pica Pakara, and Pisac. The most easily accessible among these sites is Qoricancha, which was once the Inca empire's richest temple until the Spanish built a Dominican church on top of it.

Included Activities:

  • Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included)

Optional Activities:

  • Cusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants) (130 USD)
  • Cusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 paticipants) (100 USD)
  • Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class (70 USD)
  • Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (35 USD)
  • Cusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants) (85 USD)
  • Cusco - Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 participants) (105 USD)

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
10
Day 10: Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo
Take a bus through the Sacred Valley today. Known as Wilcamayo to the Incas, it has been a source of livelihood for the locals for hundreds of years, with maize crops covering the terraced valley walls. On the way, stop for a guided tour of Sacsayhuaman – an imposing Inca fortress built from massive stone blocks, and the ultimate example of the Incas' military strength. Then, visit the AMA Restaurant in Urubamba – a cafe that provides employment opportunities for single mothers. Enjoy a snack and learn how this inclusive enterprise supports economic growth and gender equality, then continue onto the Huilloq community – tourists are an uncommon sight here! Be welcomed with an offering to Pachamama (Mother Earth), learn about ancestral textile techniques and tuck into a guinea-pig lunch (vegetarian option available upon request). Then, drive to the day’s final stop – Ollantaytambo. Do a guided tour of the town’s archaeological site, followed by free time to relax.

Included Activities:

  • Sacred Valley - Community visit
  • Sacred Valley - Coffee & cake

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
11
Day 11: Aguas Calientes
This morning, catch a train through the winding Urubamba Valley, climbing to Aguas Calientes – this seriously scenic journey will surely give your camera a good workout! If you’d like to give your legs a workout too, your leader can recommend some great walks around Aguas Calientes. The city is in the cloud forest at the foot of Machu Picchu, so it’s the perfect place to kick back and take in your surroundings. One Day Inca Trail You can choose to trek the One Day Inca Trail today (11 km or 7 miles) with a local guide. Keep in mind that you must pre-book this option at least 30 days before departure. The day begins bright and early with a 6:30 am train ride to the starting point. The trail is a mix of up and downhill, passing a few archaeological sites, including Chachabamba and Winay Wayna (2680 m altitude) –also known as 'Forever Young'. Considered the most impressive site on the whole Inca Trail, it’s made up of a terraced agricultural centre, religious sector and urban sector. From here, it's about a 1.5-hour trek to Intipunku (the Sun Gate), where you'll enjoy unforgettable views (weather permitting) over the Lost City of the Incas. Depending on how long the trek takes, you'll have time to snap some pics and look around before taking a short bus ride down to Aguas Calientes to rejoin the group and go to your hotel.

Optional Activities:

  • 1 Day Inca Trail guided hike (465 USD)

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
12
Day 12: Machu Picchu - Cusco
Take an early bus up the winding road to Machu Picchu at 5.30 am. The city was built around 1440 AD as a country retreat for the Inca nobility, but there’s evidence that the land had been a sacred Inca site for much longer. Another school of thought is that this was an astronomical observatory. Take a guided tour around the ruins of temples, palaces and living quarters and decide for yourself. After the tour, catch the bus back to Aguas Calientes, followed by a scenic train ride to Ollantaytambo and a drive to Cusco where you’ll spend the night.

Included Activities:

  • Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
13
Day 13: Cusco
Enjoy free time today to delve deeper into all Cusco has to offer. You might like to use your boleto turistico to check out any sites you missed the last time you were here, or just grab a coffee from a cafe at Plaza de Armas and do some people-watching. For those seeking an active adventure, the hills surrounding Cusco are well-suited for mountain biking. Ask your leader about optional activities and how to make the most of your day.

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
14
Day 14: Lima
Take a short flight from Cusco to Lima today. You’ll be unescorted on your flight today, and when you arrive in Lima, you’ll be transferred to your hotel and met by a new local leader who can assist with any optional activities or final arrangements. The rest of the day is free to spend as you wish. Visit some of the sites you missed at the beginning of the trip or maybe do some last-minute souvenir shopping. Tonight, why not gather the group for one final night out on the town? Your leader will be happy to give you pointers to make the most of your last day in Peru.

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
15
Day 15: Lima
With no activities planned, your adventure comes to an end today. If you’d like to extend your stay in Lima, just get in touch with your booking agent in advance.
Exclusions
  • Flights to and from origin and destinations
  • Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
  • Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
  • Recommended gratuities/tipping
  • Optional activities/tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
Important Information
Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
  • Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
  • Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.
AUD $5,895
(Tour only)
Per Person Twin Share

Duration: 15 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

Experience Peru in style on this 15-day adventure from coastal plains to mountaintop cities. Travelling through Lima, Puno, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes, you’ll explore dramatic Andean landscapes and learn about traditional cultures.

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Customer Reviews

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Accommodations
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Transportation
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Tour Operator
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Patricia Anne
Traveled, March 2024

03/16/2024

I would recommend this trip to anyone who wants to get a great taste of Peru and its culture.

5.0
Steve
Traveled, March 2024

03/16/2024

Our Majestic Peru Trip 2nd Mar 2024 was a trip of a lifetime. Thanks goes to Leo our tour leader for going above and beyond. Everything about the trip gave us memories for a lifetime. Especially goung up Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca

Tour Operator

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