Majestic Peru
Trip Details
- Duration: 15 day(s) days
- Visited Areas: Peru
Discover Peru in style, from the hot coastal plains to the high cities of Cuzco and ancient Machu Picchu. Uncover charming colonial towns, stunning Andean landscapes, Inca ruins, colourful markets and a fascinating local culture. This majestic adventure will take you into the true heart of Peru, unveiling a fascinating culture that is sure to astound.
Itinerary
Day 1 Lima
Uncover the treasures of the capital of Peru on a walking tour, beginning with the bustling downtown area.
Day 2 Pisco/Ballestas Islands/Nazca
Head to Pisco and boat around the wild Ballestas Islands then stop off at Ica's sprawling sand dunes. Sample Peru's tipple of choice at a Pisco distillery, then cross the desert to reach the puzzling Nazca Lines. There is an option here to take to the air on a flight which offers the best views of this ancient mystery.
Day 3 Puerto Inca
Stop by the eerie desert cemetery at Chauchilla. Travel down Peru's rugged coast en route to Puerto Inca and watch sea lions lazing on the beach in Atiquipa.
Days 4-5 Arequipa
Get acquainted with the 'White City' of Arequipa that dazzles in the sunlight, an effect created by the pale volcanic rock used to construct most of the buildings.
Days 6-7 Puno/Lake Titicaca
Learn about the incredible pre-Inca funerary towers at Sillustani. The floating reed islands of the Uros people are sure to fascinate during a boat tour of majestic Lake Titicaca. Pick up some handmade gifts on Taquile Island, famous for its knitted goods made, under strict tradition, by men only.
Days 8-9 Cuzco
This city's status as the hub of the Inca Empire is apparent in its traditions and architecture. Join the throngs at the busy San Pedro market.
Day 10 Sacred Valley/Ollantaytambo
Meet locals and learn about life in the fertile valley - a great opportunity to pick up a bit of Quechua, the language of the Incas. Visit a valley community and admire the perfectly geometric Ollantaytambo ruins.
Day 11 Aguas Calientes
Soak in thermal baths surrounded by cloud forest, high in the Andes.
Days 12-13 Machu Picchu/Cuzco
Enjoy a guided walk through the 'Lost City of the Incas', learning the history of the ancient site and marvelling at its structure and setting. Thought to have been constructed around 1440, some evidence hints it has existed for much longer. One theory suggests it was built as an astrological observatory. Take the time to contemplate and admire these incredible ruins and reflect on one of the world's great wonders.
Days 14-15 Lima
Journey back to Lima and bargain at the markets for that perfect memento. Celebrate the end of the adventure with a Pisco sour.