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Peru – Land of the Incas

Join us to explore one of South America’s most fascinating, colourful and cosmopolitan countries, and marvel at the treasures of the Inca.

Enjoy the company of like-minded travellers as you uncover the secrets of one of the world’s most fascinating civilisations and one of South America’s most colourful countries. Begin your tour in Lima, Peru's cultural, culinary and colourfully modern capital. Fly to Cusco, capital of the Inca civilisation, and gateway to the Sacred Valley and astonishing 'lost city' of Machu Picchu. Spend time discovering Cusco's wonders, then travel to Lake Titicaca. Explore her shores and islands before the Peruvian altiplano, the Andes with their canyons and volcanoes, condors and alpacas, and the dazzling 'white city' of Arequipa, complete your wonderful Peruvian adventure.

Price

from £3655 /pp

was £4299
Flights included
Dates Available

November 2026 - November 2028
Duration

14 days
Depart From

1 airport
Excursions & Visits

11 included
Meals

15 included
Ways to pay

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £321.25 per month.

Experience the narrow-gauge Vistadome train ride to Machu Picchu – the Lost City of the Incas

Visit the extraordinary Monasterio Santa Catalina in Arequipa

Tour Lima, the ‘City of Kings’ and Fly to Cusco and the fabled Sacred Valley

Enjoy a Lake Titicaca cruise to the Uros Islands and Taquile

A guided sightseeing tour brings to life the Peruvian capital. Founded by conquistador Francisco Pizarro, Lima is a thriving city of some nine-million inhabitants that boasts a number of UNESCO-listed historic treasures, legacies of Spanish colonialism. The vast Plaza Mayor (also known as the Plaza de Armas) with its grand Presidential Palace and stunning Baroque cathedral, sit easily alongside the gleaming developments of San Isidro and Miraflores. Wander through verdant El Olivar Park, past its ancient Spanish olive trees, meet the resident cats of Kennedy Park, or take in the view of the Pacific Ocean from the Lacromar mall, in its cliff-side location.

This evening, choose from a vast selection of dining opportunities: Lima is renowned as one of South America's liveliest culinary centres.

Today, you'll head to the airport and fly east from Lima to the Inca stronghold of Cusco.

From here you'll travel by coach into the fabled Sacred Valley of the Incas, where highlights will include a visit to the tiny Andean town of Ccaccaccollo, where the ancient Inca techniques of weaving and fabric-dyeing live on, and you’ll enjoy a demonstration given in the local Quechua language, along with their home grown ‘Potato Park’ and with a traditional lunch.

Continue your exploration of the Sacred Valley, today. Visit Pisac, with its substantial Inca ruins and colourful market, and Ollantaytambo, home to the remains of a monumental Inca fortress from which the Inca organised resistance against Hernando Pizarro (conquistador brother of Lima’s Francisco). You’ll then spend a second night in the Valley, in preparation for tomorrow’s extraordinary day.

Whatever has gone before, today is sure to be a pinnacle of your holiday as you travel by narrow-gauge railway to the spa town of Aguas Calientes. Take in the panoramic views of the astonishing Andean scenery through the enormous windows of your comfortable, modern Vistadome carriage, and then transfer to the bus for the final leg of your journey, zig-zagging up through the jungle to Machu Picchu, the breathtaking Lost City of the Incas.

This extraordinary mountaintop citadel in the heart of the Andean jungle is an absolutely unforgettable place, part military outpost, part secret retreat of Inca rulers or estate built in honour of Inca chief Pachacuti. During your visit, your guide will explain the citadel's layout and the supposed significance of buildings such as the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Three Windows and the Sunken Plaza. It really is, quite simply, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

At the end of the day, you’ll travel to Cusco via Aguas Calientes for a two-night stay in the "archaeological capital of South America".

The Incas called Cusco the 'Navel of the World', and its citadel (reputedly shaped like a puma) was an intricate maze of palaces and gilded temples upon which the conquering Spanish built their colonial city.

Cusco remains one of the world’s most enthralling settlements, and today's guided tour will bring to life the city’s fascinating history and most important landmarks, including the Coricancha Temple, built on the site of the Inca Temple of the Sun, and the magnificent Cathedral Plaza de Armas. You'll also have the chance to explore the ancient archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, a fortified citadel found by emperor Pachacuti, and Quenco.

This afternoon at your leisure you might choose to take a walk-through colourful San Pedro Market, with its stalls selling local produce, clothing and crafts, before spending a second evening in the city.

You'll have a very early start, this morning, as you board your well-appointed coach for the 10.5-hour journey through the high Andean plains to Puno. Alternatively, you may choose to take the PeruRail Titicaca Train (must be pre-booked, supplement applies). As you travel through the startling landscape, you'll make plenty of stops, including for a gourmet lunch, and arrive in lakeside Puno late this afternoon to spend the first of two evenings in the colourful capital of Peruvian folklore.

Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world, the birthplace in myth of the Inca civilisation, home to shore-side and island communities where life is conducted as it has been for centuries, and refuge for Andean wildlife and many species of resident and migratory birds. Explore its waters as you travel by boat to the floating-island homes of the Uros people, stepping aboard their man-made islands, built with tightly bound reeds, to learn how they maintain their traditions and way of life. Cruise to Taquile Island, where a fairly strenuous walk will be rewarded time to explore some local craft shops, enjoy a traditional Taquile lunch and the opportunity to learn more about the peoples and cultures of the lake.

At the end of the day, you'll cruise back to Puno to spend a second evening here.

Board the coach early this morning and journey west from Titicaca, heading towards startling, scenic landscape of the Aguada Blanca National Reserve, past herds of vicunas and alpaca, and the Inca farming terraces that are still worked today. Pass across the high plains, enjoy lunch and the opportunity to visit a natural hot spring, then spend the night in Chivay, your gateway to the stunning Colca Canyon.

We'll have an early start today, as we drive to the spectacular viewpoint at Cruz del Condor. Here, with luck, you'll catch sight of the enormous, majestic condors that make the Colca Canyon their home gliding on the swirling winds and thermals.

Take a short, guided hike into the spectacular canyon, then continue your scenic journey, pausing at the ancient villages of Pinchollo, with its pre-Inca terraces, at the Andean community of Maca, and at Yanque, with its beautiful Baroque church.

This afternoon, you’ll arrive in the beautiful city of Arequipa, in its dramatic setting beside the Chile River beneath three snow-capped volcanoes.

Today you’ll enjoy a tour of White City, Arequipa, with its elegant main square Plaza de Armas, lined on one side by the great cathedral, and surrounded by 19th-buildings constructed of white volcanic stone. You’ll also visit the extraordinary ‘town within a city’, the narrow streets, cloisters and hidden quarters of the Monasterio Santa Catalina, to discover the convent's fascinating religious art and architecture. Your tour will end with a visit to the stunning Jesuit La Compañía church to see its ornate façade, golden altar and the adjacent chapel with its richly decorated cupola.

This afternoon, you'll head to Arequipa airport to catch your flight to Lima for a last night in the capital.

A view of the Cathedral of Lima in the Main Square of Lima, Peru, featuring colonial architecture, palm trees, and a sunny sky in the background

Lima’s historic town centre in Peru, featuring colonial-style buildings and a lively public street

Miraflores District and Costa Verde Highway, Lima

A Peruvian woman making a traditional wool carpet

A panoramic view of Machu Picchu in Peru, showing ancient Incan ruins built into a green mountain ridge under a clear blue sky, with Huayna Picchu towering in the background

A panoramic view of Cusco, Peru, showcasing historic colonial buildings with terracotta roofs against a backdrop of green mountains and a cloudy sky.A panoramic view of Cusco, Peru, showcasing historic colonial buildings with terracotta roofs against a backdrop of green mountains and a cloudy sky

Uros Floating Island Puno Lake Titcaca Peru

Cruz del Condor viewpoint, Colca Canyon, Peru

Uncover the secrets of one of the world’s most colourful countries

Visit Cusco – the remarkable Inca citadel

Journey through the snow-capped altiplano Andean highlands

Discover awe-inspiring Colca Canyon

The chance to journey through the Peruvian Andes on the 1920s-style PeruRail Titicaca train to lakeside Puno

11 nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at hotels in Lima (3 nights), the Sacred Valley (2), Cusco (2), Puno (2), Colca Canyon (1) and Arequipa (1), plus two nights on the aircraft
15 meals, including eleven breakfasts and four lunches
Guided tours of Lima, Arequipa, Cusco and the Sacred Valley
Guided tour of Machu Picchu
Visit to the village of Chivay in the Colca Canyon
Entrance fees to featured sites
Return flights to Lima
A boat trip to the floating islands of Uros and Taquile on Lake Titicaca
Train journey to Aguas Calientes on Vistadome by Peru Rail
Special bus journey through the Route of the Sun from Cusco to Puno
Internal flights from Lima to Cusco, and from Arequipa to Lima
Air-conditioned coach transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
All mandatory local taxes and charges

Dates & Prices

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Departure point	Departure date		Price (per person)	Availability
London Heathrow	November 2026 - November 2028		from £3655.00 pp	14 dates available
London Heathrow	11 Nov 2026 Wednesday 14 days 24 Nov 2026 Tuesday	Late Escape	from £4165.00 was £4899.00
London Heathrow	10 Feb 2027 Wednesday 14 days 23 Feb 2027 Tuesday		from £3655.00 was £4299.00
London Heathrow	28 Apr 2027 Wednesday 14 days 11 May 2027 Tuesday		from £3867.00 was £4549.00
London Heathrow	19 May 2027 Wednesday 14 days 01 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £3867.00 was £4549.00
London Heathrow	16 Jun 2027 Wednesday 14 days 29 Jun 2027 Tuesday		from £3867.00 was £4549.00
London Heathrow	15 Sep 2027 Wednesday 14 days 28 Sep 2027 Tuesday		from £3867.00 was £4549.00
London Heathrow	27 Oct 2027 Wednesday 14 days 09 Nov 2027 Tuesday		from £3867.00 was £4549.00
London Heathrow	10 Nov 2027 Wednesday 14 days 23 Nov 2027 Tuesday		from £3867.00 was £4549.00
London Heathrow	23 Feb 2028 Wednesday 14 days 07 Mar 2028 Tuesday		from £3995.00 was £4699.00
London Heathrow	22 Mar 2028 Wednesday 14 days 04 Apr 2028 Tuesday		from £4250.00 was £4999.00
London Heathrow	17 May 2028 Wednesday 14 days 30 May 2028 Tuesday		from £4250.00 was £4999.00
London Heathrow	14 Jun 2028 Wednesday 14 days 27 Jun 2028 Tuesday		from £4250.00 was £4999.00
London Heathrow	11 Oct 2028 Wednesday 14 days 24 Oct 2028 Tuesday		No Single Supplement from £4250.00 was £4999.00
London Heathrow	08 Nov 2028 Wednesday 14 days 21 Nov 2028 Tuesday		No Single Supplement from £4250.00 was £4999.00

Exterior of Hotel Augustos in Urubamba, featuring a white colonial-style building with gardens, trees, and a mountain backdrop

Peru – Land of the Incas Touring Hotels Peru You will be staying in a series of comfortable hotels that are conveniently located for your tour itinerary.

Two wild Red Macaws in flight over the Amazon rainforest

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Meals

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Depart From

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Excursions & Visits

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Meals

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British Citizens do not require a visa for this tour. Your passport must have a minimum of six months' validity remaining from your entry date to Peru.

We require full passport details in order to book attractions and entrances on tour. Please ensure you provide this information to us as early as possible, either by calling us or on ‘Manage My Booking’.

All outbound flights leave in the morning and land at your destination later the same day. All return flights travel overnight and land in the UK the next day. On-board meals will usually include lunch and a snack on outbound flights, and dinner and breakfast on the flight home. Drinks are complimentary.

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

In developing countries road networks are continually being improved and expanded, which can mean that, from time to time, roadworks and rough road surfaces can extend journey times. Some journeys are made on winding mountain roads and passes, which may also make for slow travelling - although the scenery is usually worth it! Many roads do not have separate pavements or safety barriers, and great care should be taken when crossing or walking alongside roads.

All mandatory local taxes and charges are included in the price of your holiday as per the itinerary. Prices for any optional excursions are listed separately. Any suggested free-time activities, attractions, meals or entertainment are not included (unless otherwise stated), and may be subject to local charges. Please note that tipping is optional and as such, is typically not included in the price of your holiday (unless otherwise stated).

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