Peru: Land of the Inca

9 or 11 days

Lima, Machu Pichu, Cuzco, with extension to Amazon Lodge | PEU

Under the protective gaze of the Andes mountains rest the centuries-old ruins of the Inca Empire—enduring marks of the civilization that once mastered these heights. Hike through misty mountain trails to Machu Picchu, a mighty citadel perched atop a cloud-wreathed mountain ridge, the crown jewel of the empire and a testament to the Incas' architectural ingenuity. Wander the hallowed corridors of the Korikancha Temple, where the golden glow of history illuminates tales of a bygone era. Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of a local community in Cusco, where tradition weaves itself into the colourful fabric of daily life. Stand in awe at the Sacsayhuaman Fortress, where the colossal stones stand as sentinels of the past, guarding the legacy of a powerful culture. This journey is an invitation to see, touch, feel, and be transformed by the enduring spirit of the Incas.

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Day 1: Fly to Peru

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Day 2: Lima

Take a guided tour of Lima

With your expert local guide you will see:

Government Palace
Archbishop’s Palace
City Hall
Lima Cathedral

Visit the Larco Herrera Museum

Visit the San Francisco Monastery

Take a walking tour of Miraflores

Day 3: Lima • Cuzco • Sacred Valley

Fly to Cuzco

Travel to the Sacred Valley

Tour Korikancha Temple with an expert local guide

Day 4: Sacred Valley

Visit the Maras salt ponds

Tour Ollantaytambo with an expert local guide

Day 5: Sacred Valley • Aguas Calientes

Travel by train to Aguas Calientes

Tour Machu Picchu with an expert local guide

Day 6: Machu Picchu • Sacred Valley • Pisac • Cuzco

Travel by train to Ollantaytambo

Travel to Cuzco via Pisac

Visit the Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop

Visit Pisac Market

Day 7: Cuzco

Visit a local community

Tour the Sacsayhuaman Fortress with an expert local guide

Take a walking tour of a local market and compete in a scavenger hunt

Day 8: Cuzco • Lima • Depart for home

Fly to Lima

Explore Lima on your own

Day 9: Arrive home

Add 2 more days

Day 9: Amazon Lodge

Visit a Yagua Village

Discover some of the Amazon River's most unique wildlife on a boating excursion, including piranhas and pink river dolphins

Day 10: Amazon Lodge • Iquitos • Lima • Depart for home

Visit a local community

Travel by boat to Iquitos

Fly to Lima

Explore Lima on your own

Day 11: Arrive home

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Airfare & transportation

Hotels

Meals

Entrances

Full-time Tour Director

Expert Local Guides

Personalized Learning Support

Continuous Support

24-hour Emergency Service

Worldwide Presence

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