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Andean Experience Through the Living Culture of the Incas

Start & end in Cusco 7 days Up to 12

About this trip

Seven days through the Sacred Valley and up to Machu Picchu, with a focus on the culture that's still very much alive in the Andes rather than just the ruins.

You'll spend time in markets and villages, learn about Andean weaving traditions at a textile centre, and see how Inca engineers shaped the landscape at Moray's terraced circles before the trip builds to Machu Picchu itself.

It suits families and small groups who want history and culture explained properly, not rushed past.

What you'll do

  • See the concentric agricultural terraces at Moray
  • Visit a textile interpretation centre to learn traditional weaving
  • Spend time with native wildlife at an animal sanctuary
  • Explore local markets in the Sacred Valley
  • Visit Machu Picchu
Good to know
  • Sightseeing-led pace with a strong focus on history and culture
  • Suited to families and mixed-age groups
What travellers actually say

Worth it if you want knowledgeable guides and well-organised logistics in Peru. Think twice if you need more frequent local dining experiences built into the itinerary.

  • Guides consistently excel at Incan history, group care, and making cultural sites meaningful.
  • Company prioritises altitude acclimatisation in Cusco and paces itineraries sensibly for mixed-ability groups.
  • Local restaurant experiences aren't standard; one reviewer suggested incorporating more authentic dining into the tour.
  • Accommodation is comfortable but described as average; transport and logistics are notably reliable and well-maintained.

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Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£276 less all-in
Of Adventure: Cusco, Machu Picchu, Humantay Lake, & Rainbow Mountain
4.9from £6956 days
The trade-off: 1 fewer night, and a different operator.
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Getting there

Cusco
One-way · arrive 20 Jul 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Cusco · 20 Jul21 Jul

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