About this trip
Ten days across Peru's highlands and jungle, covering the country's two big draws without the strain of a multi-day trek. You'll spend time in Cusco getting to grips with Inca and colonial history before taking the train to Machu Picchu itself.
This is a guided, no-hiking version of the classic route — the ruins, markets, and museums are all on foot or by vehicle, so it suits people who want to see the sites without carrying a pack up a mountain pass.
After the Andes, the trip shifts pace entirely, heading into the Amazon for a few days of jungle exploration before wrapping up.
What you'll do
- Explore Cusco's old town, markets, and colonial-Inca architecture
- Take the train through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of the Machu Picchu ruins
- Travel deep into the Amazon jungle
- Spot wildlife on jungle excursions
- No trekking involved — you reach Machu Picchu by rail, not on foot
- Fully guided throughout, with local guides at each stop
- Mixes high-altitude Andes with lowland jungle, so pack for both climates
Worth it if you're fit, reasonably paced, and want tight logistics with genuine local engagement. Think twice if you're slower-moving or need transparent upfront pricing on supplements.
- Guides are genuinely knowledgeable, personable and share local insights; they make the trip memorable.
- Organisation is genuinely tight: all transport, connections and daily logistics run smoothly without fuss.
- Itinerary is packed; older or slower guests struggle to keep up and get left behind.
- Single room supplements aren't flagged clearly at booking despite being over £300; booking page lacks transparency.
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Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £1,700, about 34% below the priciest month (Aug).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Lima · 31 Oct – 1 Nov
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