Join us on an all inclusive 17-day adventure through Peru! This tour will take you to the most iconic destinations in the country. You’ll start in Lima, where you will explore the city’s rich history and culture. Next you’ll visit Huacachina and the Ballestas Islands, where you’ll experience the beauty of the desert and wildlife of the pacific ocean. Enjoy a visit to the mysterious Nazca lines. Next in Arequipa, you’ll tour the city’s stunning architechture and the stunning Colca Canyon, where you will see the majestic Andean Condor. Visit Puno and the Uros islands and learn about their unique lifestyle on floating islands. The tour will then take you to the stunning Rainbow Mountain and hike through the beautiful Andes mounatins. Explore Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. No tour of Peru would be complete without a guided tour through Machu Picchu, where you’ll explore ancient ruins and learn the fascinating history of the Inca. Finally, you’ll visit Puerto Maldonado and the Amazon, where you will experience the incredible biodiversity of the rainforest. This 17-day tour is the perfect way to experience the best of Peru. Book your trip today and get ready for an unforgettable adventure.
Up to 8 people
Group
plane, bus, train
Moderate
Upon arrival at Lima airport, be greeted by our representative. After a transfer to your Lima hotel and assistance with the check in, be provided with everything you need in preparation for your upcoming journey.
Use this arrival day to rejuvenate yourself by resting or enjoying hotel spa services. If arriving early to Lima, take a scenic walk to Parque del Amor (Love Park) in Miraflores for views of Lima’s gorgeous coastline or dine in at one of the many famous gourmet restaurants throughout the city.
The capital of Peru, Lima is home to some of Peru’s oldest historical treasures amidst the modern city landscape. Join your guide for a private tour of Lima’s UNESCO-recognized Historic Center, home of the Government Palace, the Lima Cathedral and San Francisco Catacombs. The final stop on the tour is the world renowned Larco Museum, who’s exposition of pre-Inca and Inca artifacts will encapsulate you in wonder.
Pick up is at 5:00 AM from your hotel lobby in Lima. We drive for about 3.5 hours to the picturisque resort town of Paracas, making a quick stop along the way for a scrumptious breakfast (not included). Once at the bay port, we board our motorized boat towards the National Park island of Ballestas. Along the way we stop for pictures of the Candelabro, an etching in the desert floor similar to those found on the Nazca Lines.
Continuing on our tour, we arrive at the bio-diverse island of Ballestas. Take every opportunity to capture the countless marine life that call this island home. Spot sealions, penguins and a wide variety of bird life. The island is covered in bird poo. This bird poop is special Guano and its collected once a year and exported for the use in the manufacture of explosives. After viewing all the species of this island, we head back to port for our next excursion.
Next, we start our short 2 hour drive to the town of Ica. Nestled at the foot of the town is a number of Bodegas for our Pisco and wine tasting tour. We visit at least 3 of these wineries, learning about the distillery process of Pisco and wine and enjoy a few samples. Straight after our tasting, we head over to a local restuarant for our delictable lunch.
We arrive in the afternoon, to the desert oasis of Huacachina, depending on the season, just as the sun is getting ready to set. Our guide gets us suited for our thrilling buggy experience and our sandboarding tour. If you would like to ski down the dunes, or slide on your belly, please request in advance. The buggy tour is full of speed and adrenaline, definitely not for the faint hearted. We stop for our sandboarding on dunes that reach 500m/1600ft for an amazing thrill.
Driving through the dunes, we settle at the top for unparrelled sunset views overlooking the town. After enjoying the beautiful sunset we get back on our buggy for a return to Haucachina. Time permitting, you can stroll through the town, take pictures by the emerald lake and shop for some souvenirs.
After early breasfast, we drive in our private vehicle again to continue our trip to the city of Nazca. Once in Nazca, travel to the local airport from where you will take a small plane to fly over the Nazca Lines.
Prior the flight watch a video about the Nazca Lines that will allow you get a better understanding of the archaeological zone. This interesting documentary lasts about 35-40 minutes and gives information about the Nazca Culture, as well as the figures you will see from the air.
For this aerial tour, you will board a small Cessna single-engine aircraft (Station air, Sky hawk or Skyline type), which has room for 5 people, each person with a window seat. After the video, our English speaking pilot will proceed to give you a briefing about this air tour and will also give each participant a map of the archaeological zone, which shows all the figures you will see from the air. Among the figures, see an impressive representation of a monkey, a whale, a spider, a hummingbird, a parrot, a condor, geometrical shapes and hundred of straight lines crisscrossing the Nazca desert.
Afterward we visit other interesting places like the amazing Aqueducts built by the Nazca Culture in the Peruvian Desert 1,500 Years ago. We return to Ica, to visit the highly recommended Regional Museum of Ica. After an exciting and busy day we will take the comfortable bus to Arequipa and transfer to your hotel.
Our guide will meet you at your hotel for a private tour of Arequipa’s highlights. Take a closer look at the mestizo baroque architecture, visit the San Ignacio Chapel, the imposing Basilica Cathedral and the Santa Catalina Monastery. Drive to a lookout point for views of the elegant Arequipa city framed by Misti Volcano.
The 3-hour drive from Arequipa to the Colca Canyon passes through the extraordinary landscapes of the Reserva Nacional de Salinas y Aguada Blanca. Pristine landscapes dotted with animals grazing make for fantastic photographic opportunities. Before the descent, reach Patapampa Pass at a staggering elevation of 16,109 feet (4,910 meters).
Stop in Chivay village for lunch, visit Calera Hot Springs and continue to your lodge for a relaxing night. After sunset, we recommend you gaze at the starlit skies untouched by light pollution.
Your guide will meet you early this morning, the prime time to view condors, travel to Mirador Cruz del Condor where you’ll gaze in awe at the size of the condors gliding on thermal drifts over the gaping canyon below.
Return to Chivay for lunch and then begin the 5-6 hour drive to your Puno hotel. Remember that Lake Titicaca is at higher elevation than Colca Canyon. When you arrive into Puno, take time to rest, try out spa services, or do some light exploration while you acclimate.
After having breakfast, the guide will pick you and take you to the port of Puno. There, embark on a 30-minute boat ride to the floating islands. The super friendly locals will welcome you, show you the island and the products they weave. Then, a 3-hour boat ride to get to the Amantani Island. At 2:30pm arrive at our destination where the guide will introduce us to the local families who are going to share their homes with us. After lunch, hike for one hour up to the mountain called Pachataita (Mother Father). There, enjoy an amazing view of the sunset over the lake and the views. Afterwards, come back to your local home for dinner and have the opportunity to dress in traditional clothes provided by the locals and go to the local school, where a party will take place.
You will have an early breakfast with your local family and then take a two-hour boat ride to Taquile Island. These inhabitants still live according to their ancestral traditions and dress with gorgeous colored traditional clothes. The islands are famous for the magnificent weavings that are traditionally done by the men, not the women. Learn about ancestral farming techniques and try to use a few Inca tools. Have lunch in a traditional restaurant and take the boat back to Puno and your hotel to end the tour.
We will pick you up from your hotel at 4am, to begin our amazing Rainbow Mountain Trek Adventure. Set out on our drive for 4 to 5 hours to the starting point of the hike to the Rainbow mt at Llacto (4,638m / 15,216 ft). Along the way, there are amazing views of farming Inca terraces, traditional villages, valleys and high Andean peaks.
There will be herds of alpacas and llamas that will entertain you near your breakfast place in the early morning. This will be a great opportunity to use restrooms and fill your water bottles. Once we reach the trailhead, start on our hike following a lovely stream.
As you start your hike, have views of the Ausangate Mountain and glaciers. You can interact with the local people, who are still keeping traditional Quechua culture alive. Learn about their traditional clothes and the significance of the different hats worn by the men. Your guide to teach you a few phrases in Quechua!
After a total hike of 1.5 hours, we reach our destination: Rainbow Mountain (5,020m /16,466ft). After admiring the unique beauty, have time to explore the area. Take pictures or just soak up the view. We recommend the short hike up the neighboring mountain to get a better view and capture a better photo of the striking colors. Spend approximately 30 minutes at the top. There is an optional hike across to the top of the Red Valley. This walk takes about 45 minutes longer to get back to the trailhead.
At this point, we hike and hour back down the way we came up where our driver will be awaiting our return and take us to lunch. After lunch we will embark on the 2-hour drive on the way to Raqchi and explore this unique and amazing Inca city. Finally, we drive to Cusco for 2 hours, arriving to our hotel by 6pm
Immerse yourself into the story of Cusco’s past with a private guided tour of its foremost historic sites. Start with a visit to the impressive Cusco Cathedral and Coricancha temple. Then ascend above the sea of terracotta roofs as you visit the monumental Sacsayhuaman citadel.
The afternoon is free to spend at your leisure. Explore new flavors, or pick up souvenirs at the San Pedro Market, or wander the cobblestone streets of bohemian San Blas.
We start this beautiful day at 7:30am, when the guide picks you up at your Cusco hotel in our private van. The route to the Sacred Valley of the Incas takes us to Pisac. We stop first at the Mirador of Taray to enjoy an expansive view of the Urubamba valley and its traditional farming villages. See how the agriculture in the Sacred Valley has changed very little in the past five hundred years.
Drive to the archeological site of Pisac, where you can see an impressive Inca cemetery with more than 2,000 tombs. Admire the carefully engineered farming terraces carved into the mountain, explore the Inca tunnel and the religious area of this important citadel. Spend about 2 hours, exploring the Inca city. Head down to the colorful market of Pisac, spend about 20 minutes visiting/shopping and drive to Urubamba for lunch.
Our next stop is the archeological site of Moray also known as “The Greenhouse of the Incas” a deep basin of architectural wonder. Levels of terraces are carved into a huge bowl, which was carefully engineered by the Incas. The terraces have varied microclimates depending on how deep into the bowl they are placed. Archeologists believe that they were used by the Incas to discover the optimal growing conditions for their crops and experiment in hybridization.
Our journey takes us to the colonial town of Maras, look down onto the pre-Inca salt mines, called “salineras” in Spanish. The salt pans have been passed down through countless generations and used for salt extraction since before Inca times. A hot spring at the top of the valley discharges a small stream of heavily salt laden water, which is diverted into salt pans and evaporated to produce salt. This is one of the few places in the world where you can find naturally pink salt!
Drive to Ollantaytambo, taking the time to explore the Inca village and ruins that have remained intact since Inca times. A tour is provided by our very knowledgeable guide. Visit the massive architecture of the Sun Temple at the top of the massive terraces and learn about the importance of this site for the Inca during the beginning of the Spanish conquest.
After dinner, take the train departing Ollantaytambo at 7:04 and arrive in Aguas Calientes around 8:45. When you arrive at your hotel take time to relax and prepare for another adventurous day.
This is the day you’ve been waiting for! After an early breakfast at your hotel, take one of the first buses up to Machu Picchu, to witness the sunrise. It is a truly extraordinary sight and not something that you want to miss! The guide will give you a personalized tour, of about two hours. See most of the important parts of Machu Picchu Citadel, learn about how Machu Picchu is divided into three sectors: agricultural, residential and religious.
When you have had your fill of the exceptional views of Machu Picchu, take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included). Depending on your train departure time, you may also have time for some shopping, sightseeing or a visit to the museum or hot springs.
The Expedition train will take you back to Ollantaytambo at 2:55pm or 3:20pm, following the spectacular Urubamba River. Close to Aguas Calientes, the canyon is narrow and the river has many beautiful sections of whitewater. Also see Wiñay Wayna from the train, if you look up high on the steep canyon wall! Back at Ollantaytambo, the driver will meet you at the exit from the train station to take you back to your hotel in Cusco in our private vehicle. Expect to arrive at your hotel by 7:30pm.
***IMPORTANT:
Your jungle adventure begins with a flight to Puerto Maldonado. The lodge staff will greet you upon arrival, transfer you to the lodge office to safely store large luggage items and board a motorized canoe to travel along the river to your lodge. Keep your eyes peeled for first sightings of birds, reptiles and animals along the banks of the Madre de Dios river!
Spend the afternoon with your naturalist guide doing some light exploration as you acclimate to the rainforest environment.
Escape into the bliss of unencumbered nature. Todays excursion will delight you with the incredible biodiversity of the Peruvian rainforest. Visit an oxbow lake to observe hoatzin birds, squirrel monkeys, giant otters and black caiman. Learn about medicinal plants and how Amazonian communities use them, taste flavors only found here in the Amazon.
As night descends, listen to the sounds of the rainforest coming to life while you join your guide to explore the forest and spot rare nocturnal creatures.
Start your day with a sunrise over the Amazon and breakfast in your lodge. Visit a clay lick where parrots and macaws gather in colorful flocks. After taking enough pictures, explore a trail that winds through giant ceiba trees reaching over 500 feet (150 meters) tall. Then, travel by boat to an organic farm where locals cultivate a range of fruits and vegetables, some of which will be strange and others familiar. Be sure to bring your adventurous spirit and try some of the fruits that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
After a final breakfast at the lodge, embark on the return boat journey back to Puerto Maldonado. Pick up your stored luggage from the lodge office as you say goodbye to your naturalist guide and continue onwards to the airport. Alternatively, you can continue your adventure by adding extra activities and destinations to this itinerary.
WHAT IS INCLUDED FOR THE ALL INCLUSIVE PERU TOUR PACKAGE?
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED FOR THE ALL INCLUSIVE PERU TOUR PACKAGE
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All entrance fees are included and we operate our tours in small groups averaging 5 people with a maximum of 8!
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Please read the following information carefully. It will help answer all of your questions about our services and ALL INCLUSIVE PERU TOUR PACKAGE.
ARRIVAL IN LIMA
We will pick you up from the Lima airport and take you to your hotel in Lima. Please let us know your flight details at least 14 days before arrival. Our representative will be holding an orange sign reading SAM CORPORATIONS outside the arrivals terminal. You must exit the terminal to find our representative as they cannot enter.
THE BRIEFING
The Briefing will be held in your hotel the night before your tour departure.
CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE AT YOUR OFFICE?
Absolutely! During the Machu Picchu Tour your main luggage can be kept in our office or stored at your hotel, both are free.
HOW TO BOOK THE ALL INCLUSIVE TOUR PACKAGE?
First, to book your All Inclusive Tour Package, we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click here – BOOK NOW.
We will need the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group). This information is necessary to purchase the entrance tickets to Machu Picchu, other sites and the train tickets:
Second, we require a deposit per person in order to purchase your entrance to Machu Picchu and train ticket. You can make you deposit by clicking on the PAYPAL symbols on the top of our home page, or you can click on the PAYPAL symbols on our booking page. Contact our staff for deposit price.
MAY I CHANGE THE DEPARTURE DATE AFTER THE TICKETS HAVE BEEN BOUGHT?
Unfortunately, no. Once we purchase Machu Picchu tickets, the government does not allow any changes, so we can’t change any departure date after we bought the tickets. Tickets are also not transferrable nor refundable. If you cancel your Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Trek, the deposit is non-refundable!
DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT THE TOUR?
YES! You MUST bring your original passport with the SAME passport number you sent to us to book your entrance to Machu Picchu, Train Ticket, any entrance ticket, and reservations. They will check when you enter Machu Picchu and to board the train.
In case you are renewing your passport or changing your name, please send us a COPY of your old passport to secure your permit, and we can update your information when we receive a COPY of your new passport for a fee of $25 USD per person. We MUST have a COPY of your old and new passport to make the change. Before you change your passport, keep a copy of your old one.
If you do not wish to pay this fee, you will need to bring both passports to Peru with you. You can enter Peru with your new passport, but you will need to show both passports, old and new to enter Machu Picchu or the train. If you do not have both, you will not be allowed to enter into Machu Picchu or get on the train.
Remember to check your current passport to make sure it doesn’t expire within 6 months of your arrival to Peru!!! The Government of Peru is enforcing the existing law that requires all foreign travelers to have a passport valid for a minimum of six months past the time of entry into Peru. Peruvian authorities will deny entry into Peru for travelers not meeting this requirement.
ARE WE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL AFTER THE TOURS?
Of course! We will drop you off at your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred Valley when we return from the tour. We will also pick you up from the Sacred Valley if you are staying there.
ARE YOU SUSTAINABLE?
We are a local, sustainable & responsible tour operator which functions according to the ethical principles of tourism. Protect the environment and help the indigenous communities by respecting their culture and religion. We have trained all of our staff to know, understand, and respect the local communities and the people living there.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING FOR THE TOUR?
Lima
Arequipa
Puno
Cusco
Sacred Valley
Machu Picchu
Puerto Maldonado
Sam Corporations
Our company is 100% locally owned. We directly contribute to economic development and environmental sustainability in Peru.
The quality of our service is one of our most important values which demands all our effort, determination, and courage to be successful in what we are doing and the services we provide
We aim to have a positive impact in all the areas that we visit. Through our training sessions and social projects, we empower women, indigenous communities and children
Our groups never exceed 10 people, giving you a personalized tour in our small comfortable vans
Interested in visiting only specific destinations? No problem, all our packages can be fully customized to suit your budget and schedule. Contact our travel advisors to plan the most comprehensive trip of a lifetime.
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