Private tour: 11-night tour of Peru with possible 2-night pre-extension in the Amazon - Lima - Up to -70% | Voyage Privé

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  • Visiting ancient Incan ruins, thriving modern cities and areas of astonishing natural beauty on this Peruvian tour.
  • Exploring downtown Lima with its palaces and cathedrals, watching condors glide over one of the world’s deepest canyons in Colca Valley and experiencing the wonder of Machu Picchu amidst the majestic Andean landscape.
  • Extending your escape by opting for the Amazon extension and discovering all the secrets that this fascinating region holds.

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A first glimpse of your holiday

Your itinerary in brief

Start your Peruvian adventure in Lima, exploring palaces, museums, and the cathedral. Continue onwards to Arequipa, a charming city surrounded by volcanoes. Traverse the Andes, visit the Uros floating islands, and capture llama-filled highland landscapes, including archaeological sites like Pukara and Incan temples.

 

Discover Cusco with a local guide, explore ancestral villages and historic sites in the Sacred Valley. Finally, don't miss the grand finale: a visit to Machu Picchu, the awe-inspiring Incan citadel and a New Wonder of the World.

 

Choose from the following itineraries
 
11-night tour:
 
Day 1: Arrive in Lima 
Day 2: Lima - Arequipa
Day 3: Arequipa
Day 4: Arequipa - Colca Canyon & Valley
Day 5: Colca Canyon & Valley - Puno
Day 6: Puno
Day 7: Puno - Cusco
Day 8: Cusco
Day 9: Cusco - Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes 
Day 10: Aguas Calientes - Ollanta Station - Cusco
Day 11: Cusco
Day 12: Depart Cusco
 

 

13-night tour:

By opting for a 13-night tour, you'll enjoy two nights in Puerto Maldonado, point of entry to the southern Amazon jungle. 

Please note:

  • The supplier may sometimes arrange the Amazon portion of the trip after the main tour - depending on the airlines schedules and the timing of your international flights. 
  • However, in such cases where its more appropriate to organize the Amazon portion of the tour later, you will be informed accordingly. 

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Your itinerary in detail

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN LIMA

  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Lima, where the Pacific Ocean meets the urban bustle in a city boasting a rich cultural tapestry.
  • Explore the historic district of Barranco, indulge in exquisite Peruvian cuisine and visit the Larco Museum, as Lima invites you to discover its unique blend of colonial history, contemporary art, and coastal charm.

 

Transfer from airport to hotel

Overnight stay in Standard or Superior hotel

 

DAY 2 : LIMA – AREQUIPA

  • Free time to explore Lima
  • Flight to Arequipa

 

Overnight stay in Standard or Superior hotel

Breakfast included

Day 3: Arequipa

  • Embark on a journey to Arequipa, where the stunning backdrop of the Andes mountains provides a picturesque setting for this colonial gem.
  • Explore the historic Santa Catalina Monastery, marvel at the intricate architecture of the Plaza de Armas, and savour the local cuisine surrounded by snow-capped peaks.
  • Arequipa invites you to experience its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty in the heart of southern Peru.
  • Enjoy an Arequipa city tour with tickets to Convento Santa Catalina and Iglesia de la Compañía in Arequipa.

 

Overnight stay in Standard or Superior hotel

Breakfast included

 

DAY 4: AREQUIPA - COLCA CANYON & VALLEY

  • Explore the breathtaking depths of Colca Canyon, Peru - a natural wonder that plunges into the Andean highlands.
  • Marvel at the majestic flight of condors, trek along ancient terraced landscapes, and unwind in natural hot springs. Colca Canyon beckons with its stunning scenery and cultural richness, providing a captivating escape into the heart of Peru's high-altitude beauty. 
  • Included tickets to Valley and Colca Canyon

 

Overnight stay inStandard or Superior hotel

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

DAY 5: COLCA CANYON & VALLEY - PUNO

  • Take a trip to the breathtaking Condor Cross lookout to marvel at the sheer vastness of the Colca Valley. It's one of the world's deepest canyons, with a maximum depth of more than 4,160 meters – twice that of the Grand Canyon. Watch huge condors glide over the gorge, before going down into the valley to visit rustic towns on the Colca River.
  • Admire quaint colonial churches against the dramatic peaks of the Andes.
  • Enjoy stops at the lookout points of Antahuilque and Choquetico. 
  • After lunch, head to Puno via Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, taking in the stunning ‘stone forests’ of Patahuasi. You'll see high plains, unusual rock formations and lagoons populated by cranes. 
  • Visit to Cruz del Cóndor and Colca Canyon.

 

Overnight stay in Standard or Superior hotel

Breakfast and lunch included

 

DAY 6: PUNO

  • Take your transfer to the lake port of Puno, where you'll board a boat for a visit to the floating islands of Uros.
  • The Uros people live on a series of islands, made from weaving together reeds that grow in the lake. Each island has a base some two metres thick. The houses are also made from woven reeds, and inhabitants of the islands cook outdoors to prevent possible fires.

 

Overnight stay in Standard or Superior hotel

Breakfast and lunch included

 

DAY 7: PUNO - CUSCO

  • Travel through the jaw-dropping landscapes of the highland plateau, dotted by Andean hamlets and herds of grazing llamas and vicuñas.
  • Stop en route at the archaeological site of Pukara, which dates from 200 BC to 300 AD. Admire the ruins of an Inca temple in Rachi, built to worship the important Incan god Wiracocha.
  • There'll be one more stop before Cusco at Andahuaylillas, a picturesque town famed for the beautiful 16th century Church of St Peter the Apostle, known as the ‘Sistine Chapel of South America’. 
  • Board the bus from Puno to Cusco (for a 10-hour journey).
  • Visits to Andahuaylillas, Racchi and Pucará.

 

Overnight stay in Standard or Superior hotel

Breakfast and lunch included

DAY 8: CUSCO

  • Immerse yourself in the historic allure of Cusco, once the capital of the Inca Empire and now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Wander through the cobbled streets of the San Blas district, explore the ancient ruins of Sacsayhuamán and absorb the vibrant atmosphere of the Plaza de Armas. Cusco invites you to discover its rich history, blend of Inca and Spanish influences, and status as gateway to the wonders of Machu Picchu.
  • Enjoy a Cusco walking tour and be sure to visit Coricancha and Cusco's Cathedral.

 

Overnight stay in Standard or Superior hotel

Breakfast included

 

DAY 9: CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY – AGUAS CALIENTES

  • Embark on a journey through Peru's Sacred Valley, a breathtaking region nestled in the Andes that once served as the heart of the Inca Empire.
  • Explore ancient ruins such as Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Wander through vibrant markets and marvel at the agricultural terraces that dot the landscape.
  • Discover the undeniable mystical charm of Peru's Sacred Valley, its captivating history and stunning landscapes that set the stage for the iconic journey to Machu Picchu.
  • Sacred Valley tour including the Ollantaytambo archaeological complex.

 

Overnight stay in Standard or Superior hotel

Breakfast and lunch included

DAY 10: AGUAS CALIENTES - OLLANTA STATION - CUSCO

  • After a short transfer by bus, alight in Machu Picchu, an Incan masterpiece of engineering and architecture built for the Inca ruler Pachacuti.
  • Machu Picchu, which means 'Old Mountain', is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven New Wonders of the World.
  • Once in the citadel, you may wish to make an optional visit to the Intipunku (Sun Gate), the Wayna Picchu (subject to space availability) and the Inca Bridge
  • Visit to Machu Picchu

 

Overnight stay in Standard or Superior hotel

Breakfast and lunch included

 

DAY 11: CUSCO

  • Free time to explore Cusco

Overnight stay in Standard or Superior hotel

Breakfast included

 

DAY 12: DEPART CUSCO

  • After a tasty breakfast, take your private transfer from your hotel to the airport.

2-night pre-extension in the Amazon

DAY 1: LIMA - PUERTO MALDONADO

  • Arrive in Puerto Maldonado - considered the biodiversity capital of Peru.

  • After your welcome at the airport, take a bus to Capitania Port, after which you will travel down the Madre de Dios River, toward the hostel. During your trip, you'll see alligators, turtles, herons and other animals along the shore.
  • Upon arrival at the hostel, you'll be greeted with tropical fruits and taken to your comfortable room (bungalow).
  • Lunch will be served in the rustic dining room.
  • In the afternoon, an expert guide will lead you through a trail to the Cocha Cayman - a small lagoon where black and white caimans live. 
  • Savour the spectacular Amazonian sunset in the evening, before returning to the lodge for games and drinks in the bar.
  • Flight fron Lima to Puerto Maldonado
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    Overnight stay in Standard or Superior hotel

    Lunch and dinner included

     

    DAY 2PUERTO MALDONADO

    • After breakfast, hike to the deep forest with a local guide.
    • Observe a variety of ornamental plants, fruit trees, forest and medicinal trees that support animal and human populations in the Amazonian forests. 
    • Spot jaguars, tapirs, giant otters, howler monkeys, iguanas, and macaws. Once in the Lost Lake (Cocha Perdida), you'll mount a huge viewing platform to see the wetlands that are home to an incredible array of wildlife.
    • In the afternoon, accompanied by an expert guide, visit Monkey Island, situated just minutes from the lodge. Observe extraordinary scenery and a variety of monkeys (including lack spider monkeys, capuchins and squirrel monkeys) in their natural habitat, as well as many bird species.

     

    Overnight stay in Standard or Superior hotel

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

     

    DAY 3PUERTO MALDONADO - LIMA

    • Private transfer from hotel to airport
    • Flight to Lima

     

    Breakfast included

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    Important information about your tour and visits: 

      

    The hotels, which comply with local standards, are indicative and may be changed locally for hotels of a similar category. The itinerary is subject to changes due to compelling reasons such as delayed flights, weather conditions or other cases of force majeure. The order of visits is also subject to change. 

     

    Please note: There is no departure prior to 6 pm on the way out,  for 13-nights offer.

    Your hotels

    Hand-picked just for you

    Maximum room capacity

    Throughout your tour, you'll stay in the following Standard or Superior hotels, depending on your chosen offer:

     

    Standard hotels:

    • Lima: Arawi Express - Standard Room
    • Arequipa: Casa Andina Standard - Traditional Room
    • Colca: Casa Andina Standard Colca - Traditional Room
    • Puno: Casa Andina Standard Puno - Traditional Room
    • Cusco: Tierra Viva Cusco Saphi - Standard Room
    • Aguas Calientes: Casa Andina Standard - Traditional Room

     

    Superior hotels:

    • Lima: Arawi Prime - Superior Room
    • Arequipa: Casa Andina Select - Superior Room
    • Colca: Colca Lodge in a Standard Room
    • Puno: Posada del Inca Puno - Standard Room
    • Cusco: Sonesta Cusco - Standard Room
    • Aguas Calientes: El Mapi - Superior Room

     

    For those opting for the two night add-on

    • This offer is based on a Bungalow in Eco-Amazonia Lodge.

     

     

    If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply. 

    Your dining choices

    Throughout your tour, you will enjoy board as per the itinerary.

    Optional excursions

    ENG- Full Day Palcoyo mountain

    Optional excursions

    EN/SP/IT/FR - Half-day tour to Casa de Aliaga, San Francisco Convent and Larco Museum

    Optional excursions

    ENG- Full Day Palcoyo mountain

    Optional excursions

    EN - Full day tour to Humantay lagoon - Optional - All Offers

    Optional excursions

    EN - Half-day tour through the boardwalk of Barranco and Miraflores and gastronomic experience

    Optional excursions

    ENG- Full Day Palcoyo mountain

    Optional excursions

    EN/SP/IT/FR - Half-day tour to Casa de Aliaga, San Francisco Convent and Larco Museum

    Optional excursions

    ENG- Full Day Palcoyo mountain

    Optional excursions

    EN - Full day tour to Humantay lagoon - Optional - All Offers

    Optional excursions

    EN - Half-day tour through the boardwalk of Barranco and Miraflores and gastronomic experience

    Optional excursions

    Your journey to Peru

    Flights:

    You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).

    Luggage information

    Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.

    For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.

    You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.

    Your destinations

    Lima

    Lima, the capital of Peru, is located on the country's Pacific coast.

     

    The lively metropolis is one of the largest cities in South America and has a well-preserved centre from the colonial era.

     

    Visit the Museo Larco with its collection of pre-Columbian art and the Museo de la Nación, dedicated to the history of Peru's ancient cultures.

     

    In the heart of the old town Lima Centro lies the Plaza de Armas with a 16th century cathedral.

    Cusco

    Cusco is the continent’s oldest continuously inhabited city and the gateway to Machu Picchu. Visit ornate cathedrals side by side with Inca temples, wander cobblestone streets and marvel at the vast landscapes of the Andes surrounding the city.

    In more detail

    Please find practical information about your trip:
    This tour is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

    Pets are not permitted.
    Your stay may be subject to an additional city or tourist tax payable directly to the hotel, which is not included in our nightly rate. Please check with hotel directly for further information.

    • Reservations must include each passenger’s full name, nationality, passport number, age and date of birth.
    • If the suggested/listed hotels for this program are not available at the time of confirmation, LimaTours will offer new hotel alternatives with revised prices.
    • Early arrival on day 1 does not guarantee the availability of hotel rooms. Standard check-in times apply, unless additional nights of accommodations are purchased to ensure immediate access to rooms.
    • Accommodation rates include breakfast. Breakfasts have assigned schedules according to the policies of each hotel establishment, being generally between 06:00 – 10:00. If the passenger has a transfer before the assigned time, the passenger will lose this benefit, and will not be able to be compensated in another hotel. Room Service and/or breakfast boxes carry an additional cost.
    • For reservations with train services to Machu Picchu, the seats are assigned according to the availability of the car. Locations can only be arranged after the ticket has been issued.
    • We recommend comfortable and light clothing for visiting the coastal areas of Peru, and warm clothes for the high Andean area.
    • Visitors are not advised to wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or short clothing when visiting religious temples or official buildings.
    • Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

    The price includes:

    • Accommodation in Standard or Superior hotels (or similar) as per itinerary
    • Board basis as per the itinerary
    • English-speaking guide (except on day 7, when the guide is in English-Spanish)
    • Scheduled boat excursion to Uros Island
    • Train tickets to Machu Picchu (return) - 2nd class
    • Flights Lima/Arequipa and Cuzco/Lima
    • Flight Puerto Maldonado/Lima for stays of 13 nights
    • Private transfers, except on day 7 (by shared bus)
    • All necessary arrival and departure transfers by car or minivan depending on the number of guests
    • Private transfers to/from the airport

     

    The price doesn't include:

    • Personal expenses
    • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks during meals
    • Meals not stated in the programme
    • International flights to/from Peru
    • International and domestic airport departure taxes
    • Anything not specifically mentioned under 'price includes'

    If booking as a single traveller, room occupancy and configuration are not guaranteed. You may be placed in either a single, double or twin room, based on the availability of the property at the time. 

    The location shown on our map is to be used as a guide only and the actual location of the property may differ.

    Your contact details may be passed on to the hotel so that they can make contact with you to discuss your booking in advance of your arrival.

    You may be asked to provide a credit/debit card deposit on arrival to cover any purchases made in the hotel.

    Although we endeavour to provide up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee that all hotel facilities and services will be available during your stay, especially when travelling out of the main holiday periods.

    Star rating standards may differ to that of the UK, depending on the country of travel.

     

    Travel with peace of mind

     

    To ensure a peaceful holiday, our partners are committed to respecting the local health and sanitary measures in force to protect your safety and well-being.

     

    Please note: health and sanitary measures may be subject to change in line with government recommendations. Consequently, they may affect access to certain amenities and leisure facilities.

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    If you book a package which includes flights, your contract will be with Voyage Privé. The air holiday package(s) shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 10170.

    If you book a package which does not include flights, then ATOL protection does not apply. Your contract will be with the provider of the accommodation and not Voyage Privé. Voyage Privé acts only as agent for the accommodation provider.

    Please read our booking conditions before confirming your holiday. 

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