Travel Peru

From mountains to jungle, seasides to great plains, see Peru's incredible natural and historical highlights on this two week adventure.

Retrace the steps of the Incas to Machu Picchu, admire colonial cities, explore colourful markets and meet friendly locals in this South American country with a difference. Return home with incredible memories of the panoramas and people of Peru.

Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1 Lima
Get a feel for this city's colourful past on a walk through the well-preserved historic centre.

Days 2-4 Puno/ Lake Titicaca
Water stretches as far as the eye can see at Lake Titicaca, home to many unique communities. Be welcomed by locals on an island homestay, travel by boat on the calm waters and pick up some quality knitted goods handmade by the local men on Taquile Island.

Day 5 Cuzco
Take time to acclimatise to the city's 3,400 m altitude by taking a slow stroll around the Inca-built walls that line Cuzco's central streets.

Day 6 Sacred Valley/ Ollantaytambo
Travel through the lush, fertile Sacred Valley, known to the Incas as Wilcamayo. Visit Ollantaytambo, a geometrically perfect town.

Days 7-10 Inca Trail/ Machu Picchu
Get up close to the Peruvian wilderness on this challenging hike along the Inca Trail. Enjoy trekking and camping out and stop to take in the panoramic vistas of snow-capped mountain peaks along the way. Amazing Machu Picchu is the final destination.

Day 11 Cuzco
Back in Cuzco, enjoy free time to rest or do some more exploring. Still curious about the Incas? Then head to the Museo Inka - a fascinating way to spend an afternoon.

Days 12-13 Amazon Jungle
Head out into the glistening jungle with our local guides. Spot macaws, peccaries, otters and thousands of butterflies in the thick virgin jungle of the Amazon. A simple, but comfortable, eco lodge is home for the night.

Days 14-15 Lima
Finish the adventure by visiting some of the many fine museums, descending into the creepy catacombs or feasting on some tasty seafood.

Other Details

Accommodation Details

Simple hotels (8 nts), jungle lodge (2 nts), homestay (1 nt), camping (3 nts)