An exciting three-week itinerary that allows you to experience the real Peru including the Inca Trail.
Boasting the wild forests of the Amazon, the volcanoes and canyons of the arid south, and the lush green valleys of the Andean cloud forest, Peru is a stupendously diverse country. Over the course of this three-week itinerary, you will discover the nation’s historical highlights and soak up the breath-taking vistas of the Amazon basin, Colca Canyon, and Lake Titicaca. Your journey begins with three nights in the Peruvian Amazon aboard an exclusive river cruise, exploring the rainforest, its wildlife, and the vibrant culture of Iquitos. You will then travel to Lima’s fashionable Miraflores district for a sophisticated city stay, followed by a night in Arequipa and an exploration of the dramatic Colca Canyon. Next, you will visit Lake Titicaca before venturing into the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on a luxury lodge-to-lodge trekking programme, experiencing the region’s stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
Trip Highlights
Explore Lima’s vibrant neighbourhoods, with a guided tour of Barranco and Miraflores, a ceviche class and Pisco Sour tasting.
Cruise the Amazon on the luxury Delfín III, enjoying safaris, kayaking, piranha fishing, and wildlife encounters.
Stay at Titilaka Lodge on Lake Titicaca, with guided lake activities and gourmet meals.
Hike the Rainbow Mountains of Palccoyo, a stunning day trip to Peru’s colourful natural wonder.
Trek the lodge-to-lodge Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, combining scenic hikes, cultural stops, and a guided tour of the citadel.
When to go
Peru can be enjoyed year-round, with the dry season from May to September offering sunny days clear skies, and ideal conditions for Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. The rainy season from October to April brings greener landscapes and fewer crowds, though with more frequent showers.
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The hotels were just lovely, the food amazing and we were enchanted with Peru’s landscape, history and people.
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Day by Day Itinerary
Arrive into Lima and transfer to your hotel in the trendy Miraflores district for the next two nights.
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This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Barranco and Miraflores combined with a culinary experience at a local restaurant. Learn to prepare ceviche with an expert chef, taste Peru’s iconic Pisco Sour, and end the evening with a traditional dinner and dessert before returning to your hotel.
Fly to Iquitos in the northern Peruvian Amazon and board your luxury Amazon cruise ship: Delfín III.
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This morning you will fly to Arequipa, a picturesque colonial ‘White City’ in southern Peru. Upon arrival you will check in to your luxury hotel and enjoy a private tour of the colonial centre in the afternoon.
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Early this morning, you will set off for the Colca Canyon and pass through beautiful scenery en-route to your new destination with stunning vistas of volcanoes, mountain marshes and quaint traditional towns.
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This morning you will set off on an overland tour from Colca to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Lunch will be included en-route and you will arrive at your hotel in the evening where you will spend the next three nights.
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Today you will catch a luxury train from Puno to the colonial city of Cusco where you will spend the next three nights in a charming luxury hotel.
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This morning you begin your lodge-to-lodge trail to Machu Picchu. Today you will have a choice of cultural activities and hikes in the Pisaq region of the Sacred Valley and spend the night in Lamay Lodge.
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From Pisaq you will move on to the Lares Valley and have a similar choice of cultural activities or hikes to explore the region with your guides. Tonight, you will spend the night at Huacahuasi Lodge.
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The next day of your lodge-to-lodge hike will be spent around Ollantaytambo where you can enjoy moderate hikes or a range of cultural activity options before spending the night at Kuychi Rumi Lodge.
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On the last day of your trek, you will have a choice of hikes in the morning, before taking the train to Aguas Calientes, the town at the base of Machu Picchu, in the afternoon. You will spend the night in a luxury hotel in the town.
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This morning you will enjoy a two-hour guided tour of the Machu Picchu citadel and then have free time to climb either the Machu or Huayna Picchu peaks. In the afternoon, you will board a train toward Ollantaytambo and continue onwards to Cusco, where you will spend one further night.
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