PERU
PERU– ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Day 1
Arrive in Lima and transfer to the hotel.
Welcome to Lima, the international gateway to Peru. These next few days are packed with adventure, but tonight, we’ll meet you upon arrival at the Lima airport ad take you to your hotel for a good night’s rest after your flight.
Hotel: Best Western Urban Larco
Day 2
Lima City Tour + Larco Museum Tour
Meet your guide and begin with a driving tour through Lima’s modern districts including Miraflores and San Isidro. You’ll also stop at the Parque del Amor overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the 4th century Huaca Pucllana. Next, continue to the UNESCO-recognized Historic Center. Stops include Plaza San Martin with its old mansions and balconies, the Plaza de Armas to see the Presidential Palace and the Lima Cathedral, and San Francisco Church to explore its subterranean catacombs.
Lastly, visit one of the best museums in Latin America, the world-renowned Larco Museum, which houses a collection of ancient Peruvian treasures going back 5,000 years.
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel. Entrance fees included.
Tour duration: 4.5 hours.
Day 3 – Fly to Cusco
Fly to Cusco this morning and settle in for an afternoon of rest and easy exploration as you begin to adjust to the altitude.
Hotel: Casa San Blas Boutique
Situated at 3,400 M (11,150 ft.), Cusco is a beautiful city of whitewashed walls, red-tiled roofs, and soaring churches nestled in a fertile mountain basin. Walk around the historic center to see gorgeous colonial architecture and the remnants of Inca walls. Be sure to head to the Plaza de Armas to experience the social heart of the bustling city.
Day 4 – Cusco City Tour
Your tour today will introduce you to the remarkable history of Cusco as visible in its monumental architecture, richly ornamented churches, and present-day Andean cultural practices.
Begin the UNESCO-recognized historic center. Visit the majestic Cusco Cathedral and the Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun. Then drive into the countryside to see the ruins of Sacsayhuaman. Qenko, Tambomachay, and Pukapukara.
Day 5- Sacred Valley Tour
The Sacred Valley was the spiritual center of the Inca Empire, where all-powerful emperors built private estates, temples, fortifications and thousands of agricultural terraces.
Join your guide for a jaunt through the Sacred Valley’s remarkable places. Explore the Pisac ruins and shop at the famous artisan market the village plaza. Scale the heights of Ollantaytambo fortress and be sure to explore the stone-lined streets of the village where water still flows through Inca-built channels.
Overnight in the Sacred Valley.
Hotel: El Albergue
Day 6 Machu Picchu Tour
For 400 years, the “lost city of the Incas” remained hidden atop a mountain ridge until it was revealed to the world on the pages of National Geographic in 1911.
Your day begins with an early morning train, followed by a bus transfer up to the ruins. Your tour guide will lead you on an unforgettable walk through Machu Picchu’s stone-lined paths, along the terrace edge, to the base of structures that testify to the extraordinary skill of its builders.
After snapping some final photos, board the shuttle bus back to town and transfer to the train station for your return to Cusco.
Day 7 Free Day in Cusco
Meet your guide at your hotel and begin your Peruvian cooking class with a tour of San Pedro Market where many local products are sold. Then head to the Rooftop Kitchen building where you will learn to prepare a classic pisco sour, an appetizer, and the main dish. Once the cooking is done, dig into your delicious meal.
Class available for lunch (11 am) and dinner (4 pm). Includes hotel pick-up and drop-off.
The best days in Cusco are those when you have time to get wonderfully lost exploring the narrow cobble-stoned roads of the old Inca imperial capital. Browse the artisan workshops and boutique shops of San Blas. Go to San Pedro Market to shop with the locals. A favorite is people watching on the Plaza de Armas while sipping a coffee or cocktail.
Day 8 Departure from Cusco
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima and your journey home.
Included:
Peru 7-nights/8-days, $1899.00
April 12-19, 2025
May 15-22, 2025
PERU TOUR PROGRAM
Included:
- 7 nights Hotel Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast
- Hotel Tax and Service Charges
- Tours stated in the itinerary with English speaking guides
- Transfers and Entrance fees
- Domestic flights: Lima-Cusco-Lima
- Train to/from Machu Picchu
- Free portable Wi-Fi (Cusco and Machu Picchu)
- Access to 24-hour Emergency Phone Number
Not Included:
International Flights
Lunches and Dinners (unless specified otherwise)
Gratuities
Travel Information
Peru is a country in South America that’s home to a section of the Amazon rainforest and Machu Picchu,
an ancient Incan city high in the Andes mountains. The region around Machu Picchu, including the
Sacred Valley, Inca Trail and colonial city of Cusco, is rich in archaeological sites. On Peru’s arid Pacific
coast is Lima, the capital, with a preserved colonial center and important collections of pre-Columbian
art.
Peru inspires wonder, from the majestic ruins of Machu Picchu and the mysterious Nazca Lines to the
Cordillera Blanca’s soaring peaks and Lake Titicaca’s floating islands. Stroll Cusco’s cobblestone streets
and take in stunning Inca and colonial architecture or visit an Andean community where daily life
remains rooted in tradition. Savor intriguing flavors: the country of pisco sours and ceviche is now a hotbed for fusion food. Surfing, trekking, and bird-watching satisfy a thirst for outdoor adventure, and world-class hotels offer creature comforts.
Visa Regulations and Guidance
Peru is basically a country of open doors. The entry into Peru for Citizens of most American and Western European countries does not require a tourist visa. The maximum period of stay granted by the authorities is 183 days (cannot be extended). Nationals of other countries must check the list of visa-exempt countries to see if they need to apply for visas.
As a general precaution, all travelers are advised to carry a photocopy of the photo/bio information
page of their passport and keep it in a location separate from their passport.
Currency/Credit Cards
Peruvian currency is the Sol. US dollars are widely accepted in Peru and you can easily withdraw US
dollars from many Peruvian ATM’s. One Peruvian Sol is $0.31 US.
Visa is the most widely accepted card (tarjeta) in Peru, and nearly all ATMs accept visa for cash
withdrawals. You will also find some ATMs that accept MasterCard, but Visa is the most common.
Tipping
Most restaurant and bar bills include a 10% gratuity. It’s customary to add an extra 10% if the service
has been satisfactory. Most Peruvians only tip one or two Soles at small “mom and pop” restaurants
that do not add a tip to the bill.
Health and Medical Information
Vaccines for Peru are based on your specific itinerary. The United States Center for Disease Control and
Prevention and WHO have recommended that travelers receive (1) Yellow Fever (this vaccine may be
required based on your travel itinerary), (2) Typhoid, (3) Hepatitis A, (4) Hepatitis B, (5) Rabies and up to
date on routine vaccines. It’s always advisable to travel with mosquito repellant.
Food, Drink and Cuisine Advice
Peruvian cuisine is often made spicy with aji pepper, a basic ingredient. Peruvian chili peppers are not
spicy but serve to give taste and color to dishes. Rice often accompanies dishes in Peruvian cuisine, and
the regional sources of foods and traditions give rise to countless varieties of preparation and dishes.
Peru does not have water sources as pure as those in North America. While in-country, avoid tap water
and ice. Consider purchasing bottled water or other drinks in the area or bringing a water filter.
Climate and Weather
The climate on the coast is arid and semi-arid with high temperatures and very little rainfall. The Andes
mountains observe a cool-to-cold climate with rainy summers and very dry winter. The eastern
lowlands present an Equatorial climate with hot weather and rain distributed all year long. February is
the hottest month in Lima with an average temperature of 74 F (24 C), and the coldest is August at 63 F
(17 C) with the most daily sunshine hours at 7 in April. The best month to swim in the sea is in February
when the average sea temperature is 73 F (23 C).
Electricity and Plug Standards
Peru’s electricity operates at 220 volts and 60 hertz. Travelers will require a voltage converter for 110
volt devices. Plugs are typically the 2-pronged flat type found in the US, though some facilities have
been noted to use the 2 rounded prongs instead.
Travel Notes
- Travel Insurance is Recommended.
- Itinerary Details are Subject to Change.
- Call to Arrange Your Private Group Trip.
- Golf and Fishing Excursions are available (Cuba, Jamaica, and Costa Rica).
- Airfares are Subject to Re-confirmation.
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