Summary
On this Peru tour, delve into the past, learn about the local culture, and experience beautiful scenery as you overnight in Peru's Amazon, Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lake Titicaca, Arequipa, and Colca Canyon. Along the way, visit ancient ruins, witness amazing scenery, experience the fascinating Amazon, and enjoy guided sightseeing of Peru's interesting cities. History comes alive on this tour through Peru. Imagine what life was like in the 15th century as you tour the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, where you'll see this famous Inca complex set in a majestic setting. More history awaits at Ollantaytambo, the archaeological site of the Incas’ resistance during the Spanish conquest, and the Temple of Sacsayhuaman, a fortress with some of the best examples of Inca masonry. Also enjoy guided sightseeing in Cusco. On this Peru tour, also learn about the local culture. At Lake Titicaca, you'll visit Taquile Island, where you'll see how the local people integrate their Inca and Spanish past, and the Uros Floating Islands, where you'll learn how the Uros people construct their islands from totora reed. In the Incan town of Ollantaytambo and visit with locals in their homes for insight into their way of life. Spend time at the famous market in Pisaq and learn about the importance of camelids (llama, vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco) to Inca culture. But that's not all…you'll also spend time in the Amazon, where you'll enjoy canoe rides and walks in search of the thriving flora and fauna. Accompanied by knowledgeable Naturalists, you'll appreciate the Amazon both during the day and at night. Time at the Colca Canyon, an impressive geological formation more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, lets you witness condors soaring majestically above the canyon walls, marvel at the canyon, and relax at La Calera hot springs. All of this—and more—await you on this Peru tour designed for value-minded, savvy travelers!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Arrive In Lima, Peru
- Day 2
- Lima–Puerto Maldonado–Tambopata Eco Lodge
- Day 3
- Tambopata Eco Lodge
- Day 4
- Tambopata Eco Lodge
- Day 5
- Tambopata Eco Lodge–Puerto Maldonado–Lima
- Day 6
- Lima
- Day 7
- Lima–Cusco–Sacred Valley
- Day 8
- Sacred Valley
- Day 9
- Sacred Valley–Machu Picchu
- Day 10
- Machu Picchu–Cusco
- Day 11
- Cusco
- Day 12
- Cusco–Puno
- Day 13
- Puno. Excursion To Lake Titicaca
- Day 14
- Puno–Colca Canyon
- Day 15
- Colca Canyon
- Day 16
- Colca Canyon–Arequipa
- Day 17
- Arequipa
- Day 18
- Arequipa–Lima
- Day 19
- Lima
Travel Cities (10): Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Puerto Maldonado, Puno, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Sacsayhuamán