Best of Peru

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See the Best of Peru on this 8-day small group tour.  Explore the beautiful Scared Valley and see some of its incredible ancient sites before enjoying a train ride to the "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu.  Tour the picturesque city of Cusco and journey high into the Andes to the shores of Lake Titicaca, where you can explore the unforgettable Uros Islan...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the Sacred Valley and magnificent Cusco
    • See the world-famous Inca ruins at Machu Picchu
    • Visit the unique man made Uros islands on Lake Titicaca
    • Admire the colonial architecture of the capital city, Lima

What's this trip about?

    See the Best of Peru on this 8-day small group tour.  Explore the beautiful Scared Valley and see some of its incredible ancient sites before enjoying a train ride to the "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu.  Tour the picturesque city of Cusco and journey high into the Andes to the shores of Lake Titicaca, where you can explore the unforgettable Uros Islands.  This stunning tour ends in the country’s lively capital city of Lima.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 22 people
Age range18 to 64 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLima
End CityLima

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Transformative

Destinations

  • South America
  • Peru

Attractions

  • Cusco
  • Lake Titicaca
  • Lima
  • Machu Picchu
  • Puno
  • Sacred Valley

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • 7 Nights’ Accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar
    • Daily buffet breakfast
    • 2 Special Lunches
    • Transportation by deluxe vehicle
    • All return airport transfers
    • Baggage handling at airports and hotels
    • All bus tickets, train tickets and entrance fees as per the itinerary
    • Excursion to Machu Picchu aboard the INCA RAIL
    • English Speaking local guides as per the itinerary
    • Domestic airfare (Lima – Cusco & Juliaca – Lima)
    • International Airfare from different gateways
    • All Air taxes and fuel surcharges
    • All local applicable taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: USA/Canada - Lima – Cusco – Urubamba (Sacred Valley)

Very early this morning, make your own way to your chosen airport to board your international flight to Lima. On arrival at Lima International Airport you will connect to your domestic flight to Cusco; a short but spectacular flight over the snow-capped Andes to the o...

Day 2: Sacred Valley

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a day at leisure or take an optional tour. Overnight in Urubamba

Optional: Full Day Excursion to Pisac Indian Market and the Ollantaytambo Fortress – USD 170 / CAD 230 per person 

Enjoy a drive through the fertile countrysid...

Day 3: Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu – Cusco

Meals: Breakfast

This morning you will travel on the Expedition train through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes, where you will board a shuttle up to the "Lost City of the Incas", Machu Picchu. Perched 8,200 feet above the valley, the city of Machu Picchu wa...

Day 4: Cusco

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast enjoy a tour of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the western hemisphere, Cusco, and its nearby ruins. This gives you a chance to see how the Andean and Spanish cultures co-existed and influenced the city. The tour start...

Day 5: Cusco – Puno

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Today one of South America's most extraordinary overland trips takes you by bus from Cusco to Puno, passing through striking highland scenery and picturesque Andean villages.  En-route you will stop at the town of Andahuaylillas.  The...

Day 6: Uros And Taquile Islands On Lake Titicaca

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Today you can enjoy an amazing boat excursion out onto the highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca, to see the floating Uros Islands and Taquile Island.  The floating islands of the Uros Indians are made by tying totora ree...

Day 7: Puno – Lima

Meals: Breakfast

Today you will be transferred to the airport at Juliaca for a flight back to Lima. Upon arrival you will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure or perhaps take an optional tour to exp...

Day 8: Lima - Usa/Canada

Today you will be transferred to Lima International Airport for your flight home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,999
Price per day$∞
Single supplement (single occupancy)$490
Last Updated: 7/15/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Indus Travels Reviews & Ratings

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Excellent value and great service!

This is the third time that my wife and I travel with Indus and we always have a great experience! Not only you get great value but the tours and guides are excellen...

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I recently booked the best of Peru with Indus and had a fabulous time! It was our first time in South America so I was unsure but our Indus consultant told us great ...

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Indus Travels specializes in small group tours and independent vacations to over 50 worldwide destinations, featuring unbeatable prices with unparalleled comfort. Our tour packages are custom-crafted to deliver unique experiences, and we consistently offer exceptional value to our guests. Our expert Travel Planners take care of all the details of your itinerary, so all you need to do is relax and enjoy your vacation. Indus Travels has been awarded Best Tour Operator to India five times, and was also been named the Top Tour operator at South African Tourism's Ubuntu Awards in 2015.

Navigating world destinations is often complex and requires careful and detailed planning. What sets Indus Travels apart are our professional Travel Planners who design each tour in collaboration with our extensive network of supplier partners in local destinations. Our own offices and teams in local destinations coordinate all our tours. Indus Travels is all about delivering value - our travel services are booked in the most cost effective way, ensuring you get the best value for your money. We negotiate the best price, and we pass this savings on to you. We strive to offer exceptionally good value, while never cutting corners or sacrificing quality.

 

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Items of a personal nature, Tips and Gratuities
    • Travel insurance
    • Optional excursions
    • Visa fees, if applicable
    • Any Airfare for Land only options (USD 300 / CAD 410 per person for the internal flights)
    • Any item not mentioned as included
Cancellation policy

You may cancel your booking at any time prior to commencement of the tour by notifying us in writing, which must be signed by the person that signed the Reservation Form. If you cancel on or before the first day of the tour, we will retain your full payment to cover our costs.

 Land & Air Inclusive Tours:

Amount of Cancellation Charges:

100% non-refundable/non-transferrable

Land Only Tours:

Amount of Cancellation Charges:

31-75 Days before the first day of the tour 100% of the deposit amount

Less than 30 Days before arrival 100%

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
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Age Requirements
18 to 64 years
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