About this trip
Fifteen days across Peru, moving from Lima on the coast up into the Andes through Puno, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes. It is a fully guided, easy-paced route built around history and sightseeing rather than physical challenge.
Along the way you spend real time with local communities, not just monuments — sharing a pachamanca meal in the highlands village of Huilloq and visiting the Uros people on their floating islands on Lake Titicaca. Machu Picchu is the centrepiece, with a local leader on hand throughout to give context to what you are seeing.
With an optional trek adding another angle on the Inca Trail, this suits travellers who want Peru's big sights covered properly, with guidance and cultural depth rather than a rushed checklist.
What you'll do
- Explore Lima before heading up into the Andes
- Meet the Uros people on their floating islands on Lake Titicaca
- Share a pachamanca meal with the community in Huilloq
- Guided visit to Machu Picchu
- Optional One Day Inca Trail trek for a different view of the citadel
- Travel through the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo
- This trip spends time at high altitude, so it is worth checking the medical and health information before you go
- Machu Picchu can only be visited with a certified site guide (separate from your trip leader) and on one included visit of around 1.5 to 2 hours
- Visitors must follow a set circuit at Machu Picchu and exit after the guided tour — free exploration of the site isn't permitted, and group members may end up on different circuits
Worth it if you want proper Peru highlights with standout guides and genuine local interaction. Think twice if you need hand-held meals or prefer a slower pace.
- Tour guides (Diana, Sebastian, Jorge) consistently went beyond brief, arranging extras and genuinely connecting diverse groups.
- Smart balance: packed daily activities and travel without feeling rushed, plus real free time to explore independently.
- Only breakfast included; you'll need to budget and hunt down dinner most nights rather than having it sorted.
- Hotels are basic but serviceable; don't expect comfort—expect clean beds and functional spaces in smaller towns.
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Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £2,545, about 41% below the priciest month (May).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Lima · 14 Aug – 15 Aug
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