Peru self-guided
Visit Peru’s highlights including the Lost Inca City of Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca.
You can visit Peru whenever you wish, with the added flexibility of extending your tour.
See our extensions sections for more information.
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There is a two day or three day trip to the Colca Canyon, the Inca Trail and/or a trip to the Amazon.
White city
You begin in Peru’s capital, Lima, and from here, you fly south to Arequipa (2,325m). Arequipa is an attractive colonial city located at the foot of the El Misti volcano.
There’s plenty of time to enjoy the unique atmosphere and spring climate of the ‘White City’ while you acclimatise.
From Arequipa there is the option of a rewarding 2-day side-trip to the Colca Canyon.
This is one of the world’s deepest canyons and a renowned location for observing the Andean Condor.
Lake Titicaca
Next, a short flight up to the Altiplano city of Juliaca. From here, drive through puna landscapes to Puno (3,850m), on the shore of Lake Titicaca.
Next day, you cross the lake for an overnight visit to Taquile Island. You stay a night in a family home within this fascinating native community, where there are no roads or electricity.
Cusco and the Sacred Valley
Having returned to Puno, you head north by road or rail to Cusco (3,350m), ancient capital of the Inca Empire.
Cusco is the archaeological capital of South America. It is an intriguing city that combines intricate Inca stonework and colonial Spanish architecture.
The nearby Sacred Valley is also rich in archaeological sites and well worth a visit.
Machu Picchu
Our core itinerary takes you on a colourful railway journey to Machu Picchu. This is the stunning and enigmatic ‘Lost City’ of the Incas – and we provide a guided visit and overnight stay.
There is also the option of getting to Machu Picchu on the 4-day Inca Trail
Extend or return home
From Machu Picchu, you return to Cusco by train and continue to Lima, where the trip ends.
You can choose to extend your tour with an unforgettable trip to the Amazon rainforest.
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