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Discover a land of infinite variety in spectacular Peru
Fall under the spell of beautiful Peru on an in-depth 18-day Premium adventure. Discover the winelands of Ica, stroll the streets of Arequipa, marvel at the landscapes of Colca Canyon and venture into the wild heart of the Amazon. Stand in awe of Machu Picchu and search for wildlife in the Ballestas Islands in a land that truly has it all. From the myths of the Incas to historic culture, an experienced local leader will bring the country’s history to life.
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8 reviewsStart: Lima, Peru
End: Lima, Peru
- Duration
- 18 days
- Group size
- 1 to 12
- Minimum age
- 15 years old
- Style
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Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time
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Why you'll love this trip
- Taste the flavours of Peru during Exclusive Experiences, including dinner at one of Lima’s best restaurants, a snack from a cafe supporting single mothers, and a home-cooked pachamanca lunch in the Sacred Valley.
- Uncover the country’s best sights during Exclusive Experiences, including a sunset tour of a wine and pisco vineyard and two guided visits to remarkable Machu Picchu, reached by 360 train offering unbeatable views of the Andes.
- Soak in truly stunning surroundings at your Feature Stay hotel along the Colca River, offering grounds dotted with tumbling waterfalls, organic gardens and gorgeous pools, plus modern rooms, first-class service and fantastic amenities.
- Set out in search of pelicans, flamingos, sea lions and penguins on an exciting boat tour around the Ballestas Islands.
- Take a walk on the wild side when you stay deep in the Amazon and enjoy a full day of wildlife activities, including a boat tour, night jungle walk and more.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Itinerary
Welcome to Peru! Your adventure begins in Lima. Peru’s colourful capital is equal parts cosmopolitan and chaotic. You will be collected from the airport and transferred to your hotel where you will meet your fellow travellers and local leader for an important 6pm welcome meeting. If you arrive before this time, perhaps head out for a walk in the historical centre to appreciate its fine colonial architecture. After your meeting, get your first taste of Lima’s world-renowned food scene during a welcome dinner with your small group and leader. Head out to a fantastic restaurant that’s popular with the locals and get acquainted with some of Peru’s best dishes. From enticingly fresh ceviche to pisco sours – you’ll soon find out why Lima is hailed as the culinary capital of South America.
- Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar (1 night)
- Dinner
- Lima - Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Lima - Welcome Dinner
- Lima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants) - USD50
- Lima - Private: Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience Urban Adventure (Based on 2 Participants) - USD85
- Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants) - USD40
- Lima - Museum of the Inquisition (entrance fee) - Free
- Lima - Coast Biking Urban Adventure (minimum 2 participants) - USD65
- Lima - Archaeological Museum - PEN15
- Lima - Lima Eat Street (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
- Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants) - USD35
- Lima - Bohemian Barranco (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
- Lima - Lima Discovery Urban Adventures (minimum 2 participants) - USD39
Depart Lima and travel to the fabulous Vinas Queirolo, the only hotel in Peru located within a vineyard and your accommodation for the next two evenings. Sitting in the Ica valley at the foothills of the Andes and surrounded by more than 500 hectares of vineyards, the setting couldn’t be more spectacular, and the comfort and service of this hotel are every bit as impressive. Enjoy traditional bodega charm, spacious and stylish rooms, three swimming pools, tennis courts and a marvellous restaurant. On arrival, you may like to take a dip in one of the pools, play a game of tennis or simply relax poolside and soak in the stunning scenery. The vineyards that surround your hotel produce Peru’s most famous wine along with the national drink, pisco. This afternoon you will have the option to take an aerial tour of the mysterious Nazca Lines. Etched into the landscape some 22 kilometres north of Nazca, these mysterious wonders are an assortment of perfectly straight lines, trapezoidal zones, and strange symbols of birds and beasts on a giant scale. Speak to your leader about arranging this unforgettable activity.
- Vinas Queirolo or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Nazca - Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines from Pisco (taxes and transfers not included) - USD349
Today’s total driving time is approximately 4.5 hours.
The Scenic flight over Nazca Lines lasts for around 1 hour 30 minutes and covers the 26 figures scattered throughout the desert. It can be bumpy and is only recommended for those with a strong stomach.
This activity cannot be organized in advance and must be arranged when you are on the trip. Please speak to your leader about it at the welcome meeting. Your leader will suggest certain operators that have been risk assessed and comply with company policy. Intrepid leaders are prohibited from recommending or booking through any other operators. The price listed is indicative and may be cheaper depending on the size of group. Flights may be cancelled due to poor weather conditions, but possible they will be rescheduled for the following day.
Travel to the coast this morning to the Paracas Peninsula for an excursion to the Ballestas Islands. These islands are home to an abundance of wildlife, including pelicans, red-footed boobies, flamingos, sea lions and even penguins. You'll have the chance to get up close and personal with wildlife on an exciting boat tour of the islands. Return to your accommodation in the afternoon where you’ll have the special opportunity to explore the vineyards during a private tour with an expert sommelier. Hear the history of the vineyard and hotel, from the settlement of the Queirolo family from Italy in 1877 to the renovations and modernisations enacted by the third generation of the family in the 21st century. Learn how the brilliant wine and pisco is produced, then cap off the day with drinks at a lookout point, watching the sun set over the gorgeous landscape.
- Vinas Queirolo or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Boat Tour
- Ica - Vineyard tour with a sommelier
- Ica - Sunset drinks
Today's total driving time is approximately 3 hours.
Between June and September, the Paracas port may be closed due to adverse weather conditions. If this is the case, an alternative land tour of the Paracas National Reserve will be arranged.
This morning you will return to Lima and will be introduced to any new members of your group joining the trip here. After, join your leader and small group for a welcome dinner. Lima has one of the world’s most revered culinary scenes, and this evening, you'll head to one of the city’s best restaurants, with views surrounded by ancient ruins. The creative chef offers traditional Peruvian dishes with modern twists.
- Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar (1 night)
- Dinner
- Lima - Welcome Dinner
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
As this trip is a combination of shorter itineraries, the travellers in your group and your group leader are likely to change today.
Start the day with a walking tour with your leader through downtown Lima. Admire the buildings of Plaza Mayor and visit the eerie catacombs of the Saint Francis Monastery, then head away from the tourist trail to Alameda de Chabuca Granda – an area popular with the locals. Later, catch a flight to Arequipa – a beautiful Spanish colonial city. When you arrive, head out for an orientation walk with your leader. Known as La Ciudad Blanca (The White City), Arequipa’s buildings have been built almost exclusively from a white volcanic material called sillar, giving the city an appearance like no other. Situated in a valley at the foot of the El Misti volcano, the city also boasts a truly remarkable backdrop.
- Casa Andina Select or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Arequipa - Leader-led orientation walk
- Lima - Downtown walking tour
Your travel time today will be approximately 1.5 hours.
This morning, meet a local guide who’s an expert on all things Arequipa and set out on a tour of the city. Explore Plaza de Armas, the city’s main square, then continue to the Santa Catalina Monastery while your guide shares stories of the city’s history along the way. Stop by the San Ignacio Chapel to appreciate its mural paintings. Visit the beautiful Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa with another local expert guide who will discuss the many layers of the building’s history – from its construction in 1656 to its subsequent destructions and rebuilds. The afternoon is free your own discoveries. Why not pick up an Alpaca jumper and meet the llamas and alpacas of Mundo Alpaca or take part in an active adventure in the surrounding hills and rivers. Or maybe visit the museum that houses 'Mummy Juanita' – the well-preserved body of a young Inca girl who died sometime between 1450 and 1480.
- Casa Andina Select or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Arequipa - Walking tour
- Arequipa - Santa Catalina Monastery Admission Fee
- Arequipa - San Ignacio Chapel
- Arequipa - Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
- Arequipa - Juanita Museum Admission Fee - PEN20
This morning, drive through the Altiplano high plains to the Colca Valley and Canyon. On the way you'll see grazing vicunas, llamas and alpacas, as well as stone cairns built by local Indigenous communities. More than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, the Colca Canyon provides some breathtaking views. The pre-Inca terraces carved into its walls are still cultivated today, and the area is dotted with traditional Indian villages with locals in colourful dress. Stop at the highest point (4910 m) to enjoy views of the landscape below. Drive to the town of Chivay, where you'll have some time to soak up the local hot springs, then continue to the Aranwa Pueblito Encantado del Colca Hotel – your Feature Stay accommodation for the evening. With a prime location along the rugged Colca River, this resort offers tranquillity and comfort. The grounds feature tumbling waterfalls, organic gardens and pools, making this the perfect spot to explore. With modern rooms, first-class service and fantastic amenities, this stay is one to remember.
- Hotel Aranwa Pueblito Encantado del Colca (Feature Stay) or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Colca Canyon - Viewpoint photo stop
Your travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.
Rise early this morning to visit the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, where Andean condors, one of the world's largest flying birds, can often be seen soaring in the air. After lunch, begin the drive to Puno. On the way, you'll stop off at the Sillustani archaeological site for about an hour, where you'll climb to the top of the hill to appreciate the ruined 'chullpas', or funeral towers. These towers were built by a pre-Inca civilisation centuries ago to house the remains of noble men. Located on the shores of Lake Titicaca, Puno is full of Aymara and Quechuan Indian culture. The town is known as the folklore capital of Peru and is renowned for its traditional dances.
- Hotel Sonesta Posadas del Inca Puno or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Colca Canyon - Mirador Cruz del Condor
- Puno - Sillustani archaeological site
Your travel time today will be approximately 6 hours.
Puno continues to experience some occasional ongoing political unrest. With safety always our priority, on some departures we may need to use alternative transportation to avoid affected areas. Your tour leader will advise of any specific changes to transport or the itinerary in this destination that need to be put in place.
See the striking scenery and unique cultures of the area on a cruise around Lake Titicaca today. This morning, depart from the port in Puno for the floating Uros Islands. The Uros people constructed these islands to isolate themselves from rival tribes in ancient times. They are built completely from multiple layers of totora reeds, which grow in the shallows of the lake. Call into Taquile Island, where you'll spend an hour walking to the top of the hill to see local traditional clothing and shops for woollen handicrafts. Explore this extraordinary place before traveling back to Puno for the evening. Back at your hotel, enjoy sunset over Lake Titicaca, while you sample wine and cheese in the garden.
- Hotel Sonesta Posadas del Inca Puno or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Lake Titicaca - Floating Uros Islands & Taquile Island
Today is a full day of activities lasting approximately 8 hours including travel time.
As Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world, the sun can be extremely strong, so make sure you wear a hat and sunscreen, even on cloudy days.
Rise early and travel to Cusco. The journey will be broken up with plenty of stops, including a visit to the Raqchi Archaeological Site. Arrive in Cusco by late afternoon. Cusco is South America's oldest continuously inhabited city, and was the home of the Inca for two centuries before the Spanish built their first capital here. Today Cusco is a fascinating combination of both cultures. At 3450 m above sea level, it’s important to take time to acclimatise to the city’s altitude. After settling in at the hotel, take a casual walk around Plaza de Armas with your leader and pick up some excellent dinner recommendations along the way.
- Casa Andina Premium Cusco or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
- Raqchi Inca Site, between Puno and Cuzco
Your travel time today will be approximately 8 to 9 hours.
This morning, discover the best of Cusco on a walking tour. First, enjoy a special tour of the World Heritage-listed Cusco Cathedral with a local historian guide. Built on top of an Incan palace, the building is now one of Cusco’s greatest repositories of art, and your guide will share its history from past to present. Then, tour the Coricancha Temple with another local guide. The temple was once covered in sheets of gold that were eventually removed to raise a ransom for the life of Atahualpa, and later the Spanish demolished the temple to build a Dominican church on its foundations. Soon after, head to the colourful San Pedro market. The rest of the day is yours – speak to your leader about the option to arrange a cooking class at a local restaurant using fair trade products, or the half-day Inkilltambo trek, exploring an archaeologic site on the city’s outskirts.
- Casa Andina Premium Cusco or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Cusco - Cathedral tour with Specialist Historian Guide
- Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee)
- Cusco - Walking tour
- Cusco - Inca Museum (entrance fee) - PEN10
- Cusco - Pre-Colombian Museum - PEN20
- Cusco - Machu Picchu Museum & Botanical Garden - PEN25
Today you'll head for the Sacred Valley. Treasured for its climate, fertile land and the Urubamba (Sacred) River, the valley has long been the main source of food in the high Andes. Afterwards, visit AMA – a local restaurant specializing in organic produce, and learn how they support single mothers in the Sacred Valley while enjoying a snack and drink. Continue to Willoq community to take part in an ancient cooking ritual known as pachamanca. This cooking method, which dates back to the time of the Inca empire, sees meats and vegetables marinaded in spices cooked slowly in the earth. You will also learn about traditional textile techniques that are used by the community – and you’ll even have the chance to make your own bracelet with the local women! Later, continue to the town of Ollantaytambo. Built over an ancient Inca settlement, this is one of the few places where the Inca defeated the Spanish. Explore the archaeological site with an expert local guide who will discuss the evidence of the Incas' engineering skills in the ruins of ancient aqueducts, irrigation canals, dams on the Urubamba River and towering sets of terraces.
- Pakaritampu Hotel or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Ollantaytambo - Archaeological site
- Sacred Valley - Community workshops visit
- Sacred Valley - Home-cooked pachamanca lunch
- Sacred Valley - Snack & drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise
- Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure - USD35
Today is a full day of activities and your time spent travelling will be approximately 4 hours.
Due to luggage restrictions on the train to Machu Picchu you will be required to pack all necessary items for the next two days into a smaller bag. The remainder of your luggage will be stored securely in the Cusco hotel.
Today’s journey from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes will reveal some of the country’s most spectacular scenery. Board the 360 Machu Picchu Train – with high domed windows in each carriage, there’s few better ways to view the magical Andes Mountains. The train also features an open-air observation carriage so you can marvel at the landscape from every angle. Disembark the train in Aguas Calientes, briefly drop your belongings off at your hotel, then take a short bus up the winding road to Machu Picchu, where you will be joined by a guide who will take you through the ruins and tell you stories of its history and the ancestral people of the region. The true purpose behind Machu Picchu may always be a mystery, since no historical records of the complex exist. Most archaeologists, however, believe it to be the 15th-century headquarters of Emperor Pachacuti. Your leader can advise how to get the most out of your visit. Later, take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes to spend the night before heading back up to Machu Picchu first thing in the morning for your second visit.
- El Mapi By Inkaterra or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Machu Picchu - Entrance & Guided visit
- Ollantaytambo - 360 degree train to Aguas Calientes
- 1 Day Inca Trail guided hike - USD465
Your travel time today will be approximately 2.5 hours.
The 1-day Inca Trail hike is a great option for those wanting to experience trekking in Peru, without committing to the full four days. This trek starts from the train station known as 'KM 104' and after a steep ascent it follows the last portion of the Classic Inca Trail. Trekkers enter Machu Picchu at the Sun Gate in the afternoon, where there will be some time to take a few photos before taking a short bus ride down to Aguas Calientes to spend the night and rejoin the rest of the group. The following day, trekkers will return to Machu Picchu for a guided tour, while the rest of the group has an unguided visit. This trek is subject to permit availability and must be pre-booked (at a surcharge). Please contact your booking agent if you would like to book this activity.
Due to Intrepid's internal safety policy, our leaders are specifically prohibited from recommending or assisting with booking trips to the mountaintop ruins of Wayna Picchu.
Rise before the sun and take the winding road back up to Machu Picchu for another morning uncovering its secrets. On your second visit, explore more of the extraordinary architecture of the many temples, palaces and living quarters. The sight of the ruins of Machu Picchu against a lush backdrop of forested mountain is one you’re sure to remember. You'll have time along the way to take any photos you may have missed yesterday. Take the bus back to Aguas Calientes, then catch a standard train back to Ollantaytambo. From here, you'll make the drive back to Cusco for the evening.
- Casa Andina Premium Cusco or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Machu Picchu - Second visit
Your travel time today will be approximately 4.5 hours.
Today you will catch a flight to Puerto Maldonado. When you arrive in the afternoon, take a bus to the port where you will board motorised canoes and head into the Amazon rainforest. Keep an eye out for macaws, herons, alligators and capybaras along the way. Here you’ll find Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion – your Feature Stay for the next two nights. Built in the heart of a 380 hectare-private ecological reserve, this unique resort is focused on the conservation of local habitats and features 25 private cabanas plus an on-site team of expert local guides. Enjoy lunch at the lodge then explore the Concepcion Trails with an expert guide. As darkness begins to fall, join a guided Twilight River boat ride and see how many caimans you can spot lurking on the riverbanks. Dinner is a la carte and draws on local Amazon ingredients to create a meal to remember.
- Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Amazon Jungle - Night boat tour
Flight times and routing may differ based on flights issued at the time, this may mean your daily itinerary will be slightly changed in regards to departure and arrival times.
Due to today’s boat transfer to the jungle lodge, the maximum weight limit for the Amazon is 10 kg. Your main luggage may be left in the lodge office in Puerto Maldonado and you will be provided with a small duffel bag to pack for two nights (your leader will provide more details). Walking boots are provided by the lodge, but we recommend you bring a raincoat, long sleeve shirts and trousers in neutral colours, insect repellent and a torch. Bio toiletries (soap, shampoo and conditioner) are provided by the lodge for minimal impact to the surrounding environment.
After breakfast, board a dug-out wooden canoe to quietly glide across Lake Sandoval, keeping an eye out for red howler monkeys, giant river otters and colourful macaws along the way. After lunch you may like to walk along the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway – a 344 m network of suspension bridges that take you high above the forest floor to some of the best places to spot toucans, woodpeckers, monkeys and three-toed sloths. Join a night walk to discover the nocturnal activity in the surrounding areas or book into the lodge’s spa, before you meet your group for dinner.
- Inkaterra Hacienda Concepcion or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Amazon Jungle - Oxbow Lake
- Amazon Jungle - Canopy Walkway
- Amazon Jungle - Night jungle walk
This morning, travel back to Puerto Maldonado, then take a flight to Lima, arriving in the early afternoon. Enjoy a few hours at leisure to explore any of the city’s sights you may have missed the first time around, then get back together with your fellow travellers and leader for dinner. With a delectable menu of Peruvian delights, this final dinner is sure to leave you with a lasting memory of your time in Peru.
- Pullman Lima Miraflores or similar (1 night)
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lima - Farewell Dinner
- Lima - Private: Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience Urban Adventure (Based on 2 Participants) - USD85
Your travel time today will be approximately 1.5 hours.
Flight times and routing may differ based on flights issued at the time, this may mean your daily itinerary will be slightly changed in regard to departure and arrival times.
Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning. If you would like to spend some more time in Lima, just speak to your booking agent.
- Breakfast
- Lima - Coast Biking Urban Adventure (minimum 2 participants) - USD65
Inclusions and activities
16 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
Plane, Train, Private vehicle, Boat
Comfortable hotel (17 nights), Feature Stay (1 night)
- Arrival airport transfer
- Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
- Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
- 24/7 on-ground support
- Lima - Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Lima - Welcome Dinner
- Boat Tour
- Ica - Vineyard tour with a sommelier
- Ica - Sunset drinks
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Arequipa - Leader-led orientation walk
- Lima - Downtown walking tour
- Arequipa - Walking tour
- Arequipa - Santa Catalina Monastery Admission Fee
- Arequipa - San Ignacio Chapel
- Arequipa - Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
- Colca Canyon - Viewpoint photo stop
- Colca Canyon - Mirador Cruz del Condor
- Puno - Sillustani archaeological site
- Lake Titicaca - Floating Uros Islands & Taquile Island
- Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
- Raqchi Inca Site, between Puno and Cuzco
- Cusco - Cathedral tour with Specialist Historian Guide
- Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee)
- Cusco - Walking tour
- Ollantaytambo - Archaeological site
- Sacred Valley - Community workshops visit
- Sacred Valley - Home-cooked pachamanca lunch
- Sacred Valley - Snack & drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise
- Machu Picchu - Entrance & Guided visit
- Ollantaytambo - 360 degree train to Aguas Calientes
- Machu Picchu - Second visit
- Amazon Jungle - Night boat tour
- Amazon Jungle - Oxbow Lake
- Amazon Jungle - Canopy Walkway
- Amazon Jungle - Night jungle walk
- Lima - Farewell Dinner
- Lima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants) - USD50
- Lima - Private: Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience Urban Adventure (Based on 2 Participants) - USD85
- Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants) - USD40
- Lima - Museum of the Inquisition (entrance fee) - Free
- Lima - Coast Biking Urban Adventure (minimum 2 participants) - USD65
- Lima - Archaeological Museum - PEN15
- Lima - Lima Eat Street (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
- Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants) - USD35
- Lima - Bohemian Barranco (Based on 4 participants) - USD75
- Lima - Lima Discovery Urban Adventures (minimum 2 participants) - USD39
- Nazca - Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines from Pisco (taxes and transfers not included) - USD349
- Arequipa - Juanita Museum Admission Fee - PEN20
- Cusco - Inca Museum (entrance fee) - PEN10
- Cusco - Pre-Colombian Museum - PEN20
- Cusco - Machu Picchu Museum & Botanical Garden - PEN25
- Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure - USD35
- 1 Day Inca Trail guided hike - USD465
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Before you book you should know
- Due to the high altitude of the places we visit some people can suffer altitude sickness, regardless of age, gender or fitness. It even happened to Sir Edmund Hillary! Please see the ‘Medical and Health Information’ section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
- Visitors are not permitted to explore Machu Picchu without a Machu Picchu guide (not our trip leaders) and must follow set routes within the site. This trip includes two guided visits of Machu Picchu and each visit is approximately 1.5 - 2 hours long. Your leader will provide more information to ensure you get the most out of your visits to this incredible site.
- There are a couple of long drives on this trip, in particular on Days 8 and 11. These journeys are by private vehicle and although they may be a little tiring, they're a great chance to sit back and enjoy the passing scenery and chat to your fellow travellers.
- 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. We will do all that is possible to get everyone traveling in a group on the same route, but be aware that it is possible that members of the same group might be visiting Machu Picchu on a different circuit and not be together during this visit. Once the guided visit concludes, 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 Train), will not follow the same routes within Machu Picchu. This means that you may not be able to have photos together, overlooking Machu Picchu. This applies to travellers on the same booking or separate bookings. It is possible for passengers who have taken the train to join passengers who have done the Inca Trail on the 2nd visit of Machu Picchu, by repeating the guided tour. If you are interested in this option, you must tell your sales agent when you book.
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
Pullman Lima Miraflores Hotel
Juan Fanning 515 - 525
Lima
15074
PERU
Phone: +511 3131430
Instructions
A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
For your confirmed arrival transfer, International arrivals you’ll be met in the Arrivals Hall outside gate 3 on the first floor by a transfer representative holding an Intrepid sign. Please ask them who they’re picking up to confirm you’ve met the correct transfer representative.
For your confirmed arrival transfer, Domestic arrivals you’ll be met in the Arrivals Hall outside gate 1 on the first floor by a transfer representative holding an Intrepid sign. Please ask them who they’re picking up to confirm you’ve met the correct transfer representative.
Depending on traffic, the journey to your hotel will take between 30 and 90 minutes.
In case of flight cancellations, changes, or unforeseen delays, please contact our local office on the number in the ‘Problems and emergency contact information’ section. Free wifi is available at the airport. Alternatively, please go to the information booth located on first floor, between the domestic and international arrivals gates, inside the terminal in front of the escalators. If required, they can make a phone call for you. This is also where our transfer representatives will go if they don’t meet you as you exit customs.
Dates and prices
Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 23kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on.
4. Full name exactly as per passport is required at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on the passport), for activity and transport bookings. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
5. This trip includes two visits to Machu Picchu. According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations, all visitors must follow a pre-determined route within the site. This route must be followed in one direction only, and once the guided visit commences exiting and re-entering the site is not permitted. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted. Please refer to the itinerary for details.
6. Your trip includes taking the train to Machu Picchu; however, you may choose to book the 1-day Inca Trail hike on Day 13 (additional surcharge required). This optional activity is subject to permit availability. Please contact your booking agent if you would like to book this activity. Please refer to Day 13 of the itinerary for details of the hike.
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. 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.
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