Peru Encompassed





Take an all-encompassing journey through Peru

- Start
- Lima, Peru
- End
- Lima, Peru
- Destinations
- Peru
- Meals
- 19 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
- Transport
- Plane, Taxi, Public bus, Private Vehicle, Canoe, Boat, Train
- Accommodation
- Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (12 nights), Jungle Lodge (2 nights), Overnight Bus ( 1 night)
- Days
- 20
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Ages
- Min 15
- ThemeOur themes categorise trips based on a common interest or activity, while showcasing the highlights of a destination.
- Explorer
- StyleBasix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time
Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time
Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities
Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders - Original
- Physical ratingIndicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
Why you'll love this trip
- Trek the famous Inca Trail, the quieter Quarry Trail or take a scenic train – no matter how you get to Machu Picchu, that first glimpse will stay with you forever. We’re the largest B Corp operator on the Inca Trail and are committed to running treks that benefit the local communities.
- Witness the giant desert inscriptions of the Nazca Lines – one of Peru's greatest mysteries – from the viewing tower or on an optional scenic flight.
- Explore Cusco, South America's oldest continuously inhabited city, with its ancient foundations and blend of Inca and colonial influences.
- Cruise deep into the Amazon Jungle on a motorised canoe. Go on a guided hike, learn about medicinal plants and look out for monkeys, capybaras and rainbow macaws.
- Stay with a local family on the floating reed islands on Lake Titicaca – the world’s highest navigable lake – and experience the unique way of life of the Uros people.
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
19 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
Plane, Taxi, Public bus, Private Vehicle, Canoe, Boat, Train
Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (12 nights), Jungle Lodge (2 nights), Overnight Bus ( 1 night)
Is this trip right for you?
- This trip visits places at high altitudes, and some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the medical and health information section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
- This trip involves a lot of walking, and if you hike the Inca Trail or Quarry Trail, the trails are strenuous. This trip is recommended for those with a good level of fitness. Please bring comfortable footwear suitable for hiking. See the packing section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
- Prepare to stay in very basic accommodation. This includes two homestays in rural Peru, the Amazon eco-lodge and camping along the Inca Trail or Quarry Trail (if you choose these activities). There'll be no power in these places, and some won't have showers or hot water.
- Temperatures in the Amazon can fluctuate from hot and humid in the day to chilly at night. Insects, especially mosquitoes, are common. We recommend tropical-strength insect repellent and light cotton clothing that covers your arms and legs, with warmer layers for the evening.
- According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations, all visitors must follow a pre-determined circuit within the site to relieve crowding. Circuit-based entrance tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We’ll do our best to get everyone travelling in a group on the same route, but it’s possible that members of the same group might be on a different circuit and not be together during this visit. Once the guided visit ends, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted.
- Travellers who choose different ways of reaching Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or scenic train) will not follow the same routes within Machu Picchu. This means you may not be able to have photos overlooking Machu Picchu together. This applies to travellers on the same booking or separate bookings.
- Can't decide which trek is for you? Read up on them here: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/inca-trail-vs-quarry-trail/ Inca trail permits are limited and it's important to book well in advance, read more about it here: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/inca-trail-permit/
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. Full passport details are required at the time of booking. The passport you travel with must match the booking details provided to us. This will be used to apply for your Inca permit and if any info doesn’t match your passport, the Inca authorities will refuse your entry. Delays in providing this information may result in booking fees or changes to your itinerary.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 4 (Overnight Bus), Day 8 (Homestay) and Days 17 & 18 (Jungle Lodge) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. At the time of booking, please advise whether you would like to hike the classic Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or take the train. When available, the Inca Trail will be booked as the default option. Fees may apply to changes made after the time of booking, and availability on other options cannot be guaranteed.
4. Inca Trail permits are sold on a request basis only. Once a deposit is paid and passport details are provided, Intrepid will endeavour to secure a permit for you. If Inca Trail permits are unavailable by the time you book, you can opt to hike the Quarry Trail instead https://www.intrepidtravel.com/peru/machu-picchu/quarry-trail or travel to Machu Picchu by train.
5. The Inca Trail closes in February to allow cleaning and restoration works. If the trek portion of your trip starts in February, you will be automatically booked to hike the Quarry Trail.
6. As you can choose different ways of reaching Machu Picchu (Inca Trail, Quarry Trail or Train), you may be joined by other Intrepid and/or non-Intrepid travellers. There is also a small chance you may be the only traveller from your group on your selected option.
7.According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations all visitors to Machu Picchu must follow a pre-determined circuit within the site as a way to relieve crowding. The circuit-based entrance tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. For travellers who opted for the Quarry Trail and Train options we will do all that is possible to get everyone traveling in a group on the same circuit. Regardless of the circuit you will enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the site. Travellers completing the 4 day, 3 night Inca Trail will enter Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate with a guided tour of Machu Picchu taking place on circuit 5.
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