Real Affordable Peru

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Travel to Peru to explore the handiwork of the Incas in depth. The legacies of this ancient empire remain a marvel, from astronomical observatories in the lost city of Machu Picchu to limestone carvings of indigenous animals at the ceremonial site of Kenko. And the timeless streets of Cuzco bustle even now with traders and artisans, as they have since the 16t...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Lima’s historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    • Visit Lima’s National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History at Bolivar Square
    • Enjoyable way to experience the enchanting Andean landscape.
    • Enjiy Rafting excursion
    • Visit this mysterious sanctuary
    • Explore Cuzco on a walking tour.
    • Visit the site of the Qoricancha Sun Temple

What's this trip about?

    Travel to Peru to explore the handiwork of the Incas in depth. The legacies of this ancient empire remain a marvel, from astronomical observatories in the lost city of Machu Picchu to limestone carvings of indigenous animals at the ceremonial site of Kenko. And the timeless streets of Cuzco bustle even now with traders and artisans, as they have since the 16th century.  OAT brings you close to Peru's diverse offerings on this comprehensive South American adventure: rafting on the Urubamba River, meeting today's Peruvians in the Sacred Valley, and visiting the immense Sacsayhuaman ruins in Cuzco. In the heart of this Andean nation, our small group encounters a a curandero medicine man who practices traditional healing arts. Join us to experience a country whose long history blends Inca and Spanish colonial influences. 

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 9 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLima
End CityCuzco

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

  • South America
  • Peru

Attractions

  • Cusco
  • Lima
  • Machu Picchu
  • Sacred Valley
  • Urubamba

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Rafting
  • River cruise
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • All land transportation and 2 internal flights
    • Accommodations for 9 nights
    • 9 small group activities
    • Services of a resident, English-speaking OAT Trip Leader
    • Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and luggage porters
    • 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next adventure—an average of $174

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Itinerary

DAY 1
Depart U.S. • Arrive Lima, Peru Accommodations: José Antonio Lima Hotel You depart from the U.S. and fly to Lima, Peru, arriving late in the evening or early morning. An O.A.T. representative will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel.

DAY 2
Lima • Discover Miraflores district Meals included: B L Accommodations: José Antonio Lima Hotel or similar

After breakfast, you'll get acquainted with our Trip Leader and fellow travelers—including those joining us from our optional pre-trip extensions to Ecuador: The...

DAY 3
Explore Lima Meals included: B D Accommodations: José Antonio Lima Hotel or similar

After breakfast at our hotel, we embark on a tour of Lima's colonial sites. Founded by the conquistadors in 1535, Lima became Spain’s largest and wealthiest city in the New World. The ...

DAY 4
Fly to Cuzco • Explore Sacred Valley and Pisac Meals included: B L D Accommodations: San Agustin Urubamba Hotel or similar

After breakfast this morning, we continue our travel in Peru with a flight to the mountain-ringed city of Cuzco. Situated at an elevation of 10,9...

DAY 5
Raft the Urubamba River • Explore Ollantaytambo ruins • Home-Hosted Lunch Meals included: B L D Accommodations: San Agustin Urubamba Hotel or similar

After breakfast, we head for the banks of the Urubamba River, where we embark on a float trip aboard inflatable rafts—...

DAY 6
Train ride through the Sacred Valley • Discover Machu Picchu Meals included: B L D Accommodations: Santuario Hotel or similar

Today we wake up early for a train trip into the gorge of the Urubamba River and on to Machu Picchu, the legendary “Lost City of the Incas.” E...

DAY 7
Explore Machu Picchu • Train ride to Sacred Valley • Cuzco Meals included: B L D Accommodations: José Antonio Cuzco Hotel or similar

We rise early to drive back to Machu Picchu after breakfast, ascending toward the ruined city as the sun crests the peaks of the Andes....

DAY 8
Explore Cuzco • At leisure Meals included: B Accommodations: José Antonio Cuzco Hotel or similar

This morning, we explore Cuzco on a walking tour. Called "the navel of the world" by the Incas, Cuzco was laid out in the shape of a puma, a sacred beast in Inca lore. We'...

DAY 9
Discover Izcuchaca • A Day in the Life of Chinchero village FOUNDATION VISIT Meals included: B L Accommodations: José Antonio Cuzco Hotel or similar

This morning, we begin a day filled with Peruvian cultural discoveries as we journey to Izcuchaca, a village in the Ant...

DAY 10
Discover Oropesa, Tipon, Sacsayhuaman & Kenko Meals included: B L D Accommodations: José Antonio Cuzco Hotel or similar

After breakfast, we explore the valley south of Cuzco, beginning in Oropesa. This small town is known for special bread called pan chuta, made ...

DAY 11
Fly to Lima • Return to U.S. Meals included: B L Accommodations: José Antonio Cuzco Hotel

Enjoy a last morning to explore Cuzco at your own pace, with your hotel room remaining available until mid-afternoon. Perhaps you’ll discover the cultural treasures of the Inka M...

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Price From $2,895
Price per day$290
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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Accommodation

,José Antonio Lima Hotel Lima, Peru In Lima, we stay at the 84-room José Antonio Lima Hotel, located in the heart of the vibrant Miraflores District. Walk from your hotel to nearby shops, restaurants, and cultural sites, as well as the Pacific Ocean only three blocks away. Your air-conditioned room offers cable TV, minibar, telephone, and private bath with shower, and the hotel restaurant features Peruvian fare. Please Note: Select departures feature similar accommodations. San Agustin Urubamba Hotel Urubamba, Peru In the Sacred Valley, we stay at the 72-room San Agustin Urubamba Hotel, located on the landscaped grounds of a former colonial estate and just a short drive from the Inca sites of Ollantaytambo and Pisac. Hotel facilities include an on-site restaurant and bar. Each room features cable/satellite TV, telephone, wireless Internet access, and private bath with hair dryer. Santuario Hotel Machu Picchu, Peru To explore Machu Picchu over two days, we stay overnight at this hotel in Aguas Calientes, a very small town near the site. Hotel Santuario offers wireless Internet and a restaurant that serves regional cuisine. Each air-conditioned room is simply appointed with a private bath, TV, hairdryer, and minibar. José Antonio Cuzco Hotel Cuzco, Peru The 126-room José Antonio Cuzco Hotel is situated in the historic center of Cuzco, just a short walk from the Plaza de Armas. Services available on-site include a restaurant serving Peruvian cuisine, a currency exchange, a souvenir shop, and a hairdresser. Each air-conditioned room features a minibar, cable TV with DVD player, direct-dial phone, safe and Internet access. José Antonio Lima Hotel Lima, Peru In Lima, we stay at the 84-room José Antonio Lima Hotel, located in the heart of the vibrant Miraflores District. Walk from your hotel to nearby shops, restaurants, and cultural sites, as well as the Pacific Ocean only three blocks away. Your air-conditioned room offers cable TV, minibar, telephone, and private bath with shower, and the hotel restaurant features Peruvian fare. Please Note: Select departures feature similar accommodations. Explorama Lodge The Amazon, Peru Shrouded by lush rain forest vegetation, the Explorama Lodge complements its remote natural setting with 50 rooms in palm-thatched bungalows connected by torch-lit paths. Covered walkways connect the bar, dining room, sun porch, and hammock houses. All rooms have private baths, but there is no hot water or electricity; kerosene lamps provide lighting. Please note: Accommodations in the Amazon are rustic. At Explorama Lodge, rooms have private baths, but no hot water or electricity (room lighting is provided by kerosene lamps). There is electricity in the dining area that can be used to charge batteries. Ceiba Tops The Amazon, Peru Located on the banks of the Amazon River, Ceiba Tops offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and free wireless Internet in the heart of the rain forest. Lodge amenities include an outdoor pool with water slide, elaborate gardens, hammock house, and lounge. Taypikala Hotel Chucuito, Peru Located in the picturesque town of Chucuito, the 49-room Taypikala Hotel offers superb views of the sun reflecting off Lake Titicaca—an ancient source of sacred wisdom. The hotel features charming rooms with private baths and modern facilities. The hotel’s amenities include a restaurant, bar, and coffee shop, with a small art museum and handcrafts shop in the lobby.

Transportation & Flights

Travel by 24-passenger minibus, train, and river raft 1.5-3 hour drives, two 1.5-hour rail journeys, and 2 internal flights of 1.5 hours each,

Transportation & flights

Travel by 24-passenger minibus, train, and river raft 1.5-3 hour drives, two 1.5-hour rail journeys, and 2 internal flights of 1.5 hours each
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Meals Included
  • 24 meals—daily breakfast, 8 lunches, and 6 dinners (including 1 Home-Hosted Lunch)
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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