The Total Peru Package: Cities, Deserts & Inca Ruins
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The Total Peru Package: Cities, Deserts & Inca Ruins
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11 days
Small Group
Basic
Average
English
Experience Overview
No traveller should ever have to choose between exploring Peru’s coastal desert or adventuring to Machu Picchu, so we created this 11-day, hostel-based tour to help the world out.
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Seafood Lunch at the beach, Cerro Azul
- Seafood lunch near the beach in Cerro Azul
- Sandboarding and dune buggy excursion to a desert oasis
- Boat excursion to spot wildlife at the Ballestas Islands
- Insiders walking tour of Cusco with local lunch
- Visit Killarumiyoq and Iglesia Ñaupa archaeological sites
- Hike to Perolniyoc Waterfall in the Sacred Valley
- Train to Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu guided tour
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hostels (8 nts), Hotel (2 nts)
- 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches
Transport
- Public bus, train, private van, plane.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Highlights
- Ride dune buggies through the desert before sunset
- Spot birds and sea lions on a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands
- Check out some lesser-visited archaeological sites before hiking to a stunning waterfall in the Sacred Valley
- Wander through the temples and terraces of Machu Picchu with an expert local guide
- Take advantage of free time for optional activities
Trip Details
11 days
Public bus, train, private van, plane.
English
Lima, Peru
Cusco, Peru
Basic
18 - 35 Year Olds Only, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Lima
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hostelworld Viajero Barranco
Day 2: Lima/Huacachina
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Tuck into a delicious and fresh seafood lunch near the beach featuring ceviche, one of Peru's most iconic dishes. Learn about how it's prepared so that you can try it out when you get home. If seafood isn't your thing, don't worry - there will be plenty of other options available for you.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Get the adrenaline pumping as you zip off into the desert in dune buggies over the rolling sand. Try your hand at sandboarding before arriving to a remote oasis where you'll have the chance to swim, kayak and chill out as the afternoon winds down to sunset.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Viajero Huacachina
Day 3: Huacachina
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Accommodation - Viajero Huacachina
Day 4: Huacachina/Lima
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Get ready to do some amazing wildlife watching on this trip to Ballestas Islands (aka Lima's Little Galapagos) on the Peruvian Coast. Spot playful sea lions, Humboldt penguins, boobies, pelicans, and more than 200 species of sea birds. Be sure to bring a camera to capture some amazing pics.Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Hostelworld Viajero Barranco
Day 5: Lima/Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Accommodation - Hostelworld Viajero Cusco
Day 6: Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Head out on foot with your CEO today to the backstreets of Cusco along the cobblestone alleyways and plazas. Take in the sights and smells of the sprawling San Pedro market and try out a glass of fresh fruit juice from one of the stalls. Head up through the oldest part of the city to the huaca and aqueduct of Sapantiana with a cascading waterfall tumbling over the stone steps. Carry on to the San Blas neighborhood for awesome views over the city and to eat a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.Accommodation - Hostelworld Viajero Cusco
Day 7: Cusco/Ollantaytambo
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Located 50km to the west of Cusco, the ruins of Killarumiyoq may not be as well-visited but they are no less impressive than some of the other Inca sites in the area. Thought to be a ceremonial centre dedicated to the moon and the divinity of womanhood, Killarumiyoq demonstrates how the Incas used the lunar cycles to plan agricultural calendars and to celebrate the fertility of the earth.Activity - A hidden gem of the Sacred Valley, Iglesia Ñaupa is a small Inca temple that roughly translates to "old church" in a mixture of Spanish and Quechua. We'll access the site by walking up through a series of ancient terraces with the temple on top, carved out of a natural cave. After exploring the site with our local guide, continue on to embark on a short trek into the mountains to the spectacular Perolniyoc watervall. The hike is about an hour up the mountain trail until reaching the waterfall, where we'll have plenty of time to rest, take pictures and eat a delicious boxed lunch before returning on the same trail out.Accommodation - Las Orquideas Ollantaytambo
Day 8: Ollantaytambo/Aguas Calientes
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Machu Picchu Inn
Day 9: Aguas Calientes/Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Set off with the local guide to explore Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas. Learn about the history and gain insights into this massive mountaintop citadel while wandering through ancient dwellings, stone temples and along sculpted terraces. Feel the energy of this 15th-century site, now both a UNESCO World Heritage site and voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World in a worldwide internet poll.Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Hostelworld Viajero Cusco
Day 10: Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Accommodation - Hostelworld Viajero Cusco
Day 11: Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- 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.
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 will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
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.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
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.
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.
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.
From
AUD $2399
Duration: 11 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
No traveller should ever have to choose between exploring Peru’s coastal desert or adventuring to Machu Picchu, so we created this 11-day, hostel-based tour to help the world out.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 01 Apr 2026
Customer Reviews
07/14/2024
Overall, my experience was good and fun, and I enjoyed the activities. However, the issues with my accommodation, the unexpected separation during the Machu Picchu tour, and the delayed and unsafe transportation back to Cusco significantly marred what co...
07/07/2024
Had the best time, amazing country and amazing guide.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
07/14/2024
Overall, my experience was good and fun, and I enjoyed the activities. However, the issues with my accommodation, the unexpected separation during the Machu Picchu tour, and the delayed and unsafe transportation back to Cusco significantly marred what co...
07/07/2024
Had the best time, amazing country and amazing guide.
07/06/2024
I meet so many nice people who all wanted to experience Peru. And G adventures tour really got us there. I’m left with a feeling, that I could have spend so many more days in Cusco. Will def recommend Peru!
07/08/2024
A fast paced but exciting tour of Peru.
07/07/2024
Peru has become the best country I visited. My favorite parts were rainbow mountain and Huacachina. I am so glad I got to see other parts of the country besides just Cusco. I had so much fun and made great friends.
06/24/2024
My trip to Peru has been the experience of a lifetime. I have learned so much from CEOs Fio and Yossep - they have taught us so much about the history and love for their country. Their kindness and leadership will hold a special place in my memories for ...
06/11/2024
it was very memorable. jam packed with experiences. very busy. it would have been nice to have 1 day off
05/27/2024
G adventures makes it possible to experience a culture very safe and efficiently, not only do you get to see so much of a country but you also make some life long friends along the way. The hard part is figuring out the next place to travel to with G.
05/23/2024
One of the best trips of my life. I loved the people I met and felt like I would never have been able to experience Peru in the same way on my own. The value of the trip was awesome given all the activities we did, and the room and board was also better ...
05/23/2024
One of the best trips of my life. I loved the people I met and felt like I would never have been able to experience Peru in the same way on my own. The value of the trip was awesome given all the activities we did, and the room and board was also better ...
05/14/2024
This was a truly wonderful experience. Our guide had a great energy, and was very knowledgeable about each area visited and the country as a whole. He went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly! This was my 2nd trip with G adventures and I ...
05/13/2024
Amazing experience
05/13/2024
This trip was exceptional. Everything was taking care of, and everyone was able to have the best experience possible. I would recommend this trip to anyone looking to visit Peru.
05/13/2024
Amazing experience
05/12/2024
I loved it and would do it all over again. My third time with G Adventures and for sure not the last one.
05/06/2024
Best group trip I have ever taken. So well organized, and packed with activities but with enough downtime to relax as needed. Made friendships that will last a life time.
04/29/2024
Peru was an amazing country and I’m so glad I got to experience it with amazing roamies and an amazingly hilarious guide. I will treasure the memories I made with these group of people forever
04/15/2024
I’d absolutely recommend this trip to anyone wanting to see peru who is short on time but still wants the overall experience of the vast different landscapes in Peru
04/15/2024
It was a really good experience. We never had an uncomfortable feeling.
04/14/2024
We had such an amazing trip! We were able to see such a variety of what Peru has to offer in a short time, without it feeling overwhelming.
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