Holiday Overview
For those who want to see Peru in its entirety, this eighteen day journey is the ultimate exploration. From the colonial grandeur of Lima to the wild depths of the Amazon rainforest, from the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu to the shimmering waters of Lake Titicaca, and on to the volcanic landscapes of Colca Canyon and the White City of Arequipa, this holiday encompasses every facet of this extraordinary country. Expect condors soaring above deep canyons, floating islands built entirely from reeds, jungle wildlife encounters and some of South America's most treasured Inca sites, all woven into one seamless itinerary.
Complete Peru Holiday includes:
- International and Domestic Flights
- 17 Nights Accommodation
- Transfers and sightseeing as listed
Day 1 - Lima
Arrive into Lima, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day settling in ahead of the adventure to come.
Overnight Humano Hotel or similar
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Humano Lima
Day 2 - Lima city tour
Discover Lima's most captivating streets and squares on a panoramic tour. Begin in Miraflores at Parque del Amor, home to the striking sculpture The Kiss, before visiting Huaca Pucllana, an ancient ceremonial centre of the early Lima culture. Continue into the historic centre for the Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace and Lima Cathedral, finishing with a visit to the Convent of Santo Domingo.
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Humano Lima
Day 3 - The Amazon
Fly into the rainforest region of Puerto Maldonado and transfer to your jungle lodge, watching for wildlife along the way. Choose from a guided rainforest walk introducing the biodiversity of the Amazon Basin, or a River at Night boat trip as the jungle transitions from day to night. An evening talk on rainforest life and conservation completes the day.
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Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Day 4 - The Amazon
Explore beautiful Sandoval Lake, home to giant river otters, caimans, piranhas and the impressive paiche fish. After lunch, walk the Inkaterra Canopy Walkway high above the forest floor for spectacular views over the treetops, then follow the elevated Anaconda Walk across the Aguajales wetlands in search of amphibians, birds and the occasional snake.
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Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Day 5 - The Amazon
Cruise along Gamitana Creek spotting piranhas, caimans and turtles, then visit Gamitana Farm to learn about sustainable Amazonian agriculture. In the afternoon, discover the plant collection at Hacienda Concepción before a canoe excursion in search of turtles and herons. After dinner, a Night Rainforest walk reveals the jungle after dark.
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Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Day 6 - The Sacred Valley
Return by boat along the Madre de Dios River to Puerto Maldonado, with time to visit the Butterfly House. Fly on to Cusco and transfer to your hotel in the Sacred Valley.
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Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay
Day 7 - Pisac Market and Ollantaytambo
Browse the colourful stalls of Pisac Market before continuing to Ollantaytambo, one of the best preserved Inca towns, with its impressive temple and fortress complex set against dramatic mountain scenery.
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Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay
Day 8 - Machu Picchu
Take the scenic Vistadome train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, following the Urubamba River through a spectacular canyon, then climb by shuttle bus to the citadel. Explore Machu Picchu's terraces, stairways and ceremonial plazas on a guided tour, before a relaxed three course lunch at Café Inkaterra overlooking the Vilcanota River.
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El MaPi by Inkaterra
Day 9 - Machu Picchu and Cusco
Spend the morning at leisure in Aguas Calientes, with the option to revisit the citadel. Return by Vistadome train to Poroy station and transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
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Palacio Manco Capac
Day 10 - Sacsayhuaman and Cusco's Inca sites
Visit the imposing Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park, followed by Q'enqo and Tambomachay, with a panoramic stop at Puca Pucara watchtower. The tour concludes at Koricancha, the Inca Temple of the Sun, and Cusco Cathedral.
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Palacio Manco Capac
Day 11 - Cusco
Explore the city at your own pace, from its cobbled lanes to its lively markets and cafes.
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Palacio Manco Capac
Day 12 - Cusco to Puno
Travel by tourist coach across the southern Andes towards Puno, stopping at Andahuaylillas Chapel, the Raqchi archaeological site and its Temple of Wiracocha, and the Pukara Museum, known for its traditional ceramic bulls. Lunch is served en route with a stop at La Raya Pass, the highest point of the journey.
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Casa Andina Premium Puno
Day 13 - Lake Titicaca
Spend a full day exploring Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake. Visit the Uros floating islands, built entirely from totora reeds, then continue by boat to Taquile Island, where local traditions and dress remain much as they have for generations. Lunch is served on the island before returning to Puno.
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Casa Andina Premium Puno
Day 14 - Puno to Colca
Cross the high Altiplano plateau, spotting alpacas and llamas along the way, before arriving in Chivay in the heart of the Colca Valley. In the afternoon, an optional visit to La Calera hot springs offers a chance to unwind in natural thermal waters.
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Colca Lodge
Day 15 - Colca Canyon and Cruz del Condor
Rise early for the Cruz del Condor viewpoint, one of the best places in the world to witness the flight of the Andean condor above one of the deepest canyons on earth. Continue to the traditional villages of Maca and Yanque before returning to Chivay for lunch and a relaxed afternoon.
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Colca Lodge
Day 16 - Colca to Arequipa
Drive through Andean highlands and volcanic scenery to Arequipa, the White City, arriving in the afternoon.
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Palla Boutique Hotel
Day 17 - Arequipa
Explore Arequipa's colonial San Lázaro district before visiting the Carmen Alto viewpoint, with its views of ancient farming terraces and the three guardian volcanoes: Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu. Continue to Yanahuara and its iconic sillar stone arches, then visit Santa Catalina Monastery, closed to the public for almost four centuries. The tour ends at the Plaza de Armas, taking in the Cathedral and the Church of the Society of Jesus.
Overnight Palla boutique hotel or similar
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Palla Boutique Hotel
Day 18 - Homeward
Transfer to the airport for your homeward (or onward) flight .
Humano Lima
Humano, Lima, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel brings a genuinely local flavour to the Miraflores neighbourhood, blending indie style with warm, personal service. Set along the Malecón Balta with views over the Pacific, the hotel favours character and connection over corporate polish, staff greet you by name and share the kind of tips you won't find in any guidebook. Guests can unwind at the rooftop grill restaurant Entrañable on the 18th floor, tuck into artisan bread and thoughtfully sourced coffee at Café de Lima, or take a dip in the outdoor pool between exploring the city.
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Deep in Peru's southern Amazon, Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica sits on the banks of the Madre de Dios River, part of a private 17,000 hectare reserve bordering Tambopata National Reserve. Thirty five wooden cabañas, raised on stilts and styled after Ese'Eja tradition, blend into the rainforest canopy, thatched roofs overhead and hammocks strung for slow afternoons. Despite the sense of remoteness, it's little more than a short flight from Cusco, followed by a river journey through dense green.
Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay
Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay spreads across the foot of the Sacred Valley, a rustic colonial hotel built around cobbled streets and its own quiet plazas. With 118 rooms set among gardens and walkways, and views stretching to the Inca terraces beyond, the property feels closer to a village than a hotel. A chapel sits at its heart, stone and timber worn soft with age, ready for weddings and quieter ceremonies alike.
El MaPi by Inkaterra
El MaPi by Inkaterra brings a smart, contemporary edge to Machu Picchu Pueblo. Lofty ceilings, panoramic windows and dried eucalyptus branches fill the lobby with light, setting a bright, easy going tone from the moment you arrive. It's a lively yet unfussy hotel, the kind of place that welcomes you back after a big day of exploring rather than demanding attention of its own.
Palacio Manco Capac
Palacio Manco Capac rises above Cusco on foundations laid centuries before the Spanish ever arrived. Once known as Palacio Qolqampata, this sixteenth century mansion carries five hundred years of history in its walls, Inca stonework meeting colonial arches, restored with care rather than replaced. A double jamb gateway, pure Inca craftsmanship, still stands amid the terraced gardens that surround the property, framed by groves of eucalyptus and quiet views over the Imperial City below.
Casa Andina Premium Puno
Casa Andina Premium Puno sits right on the shores of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, perched at over 3,800 metres above sea level. Stone, wood, and clay tiles give the building a rustic, altiplano character, while fireplaces warm the lobby and restaurant against the cool evening air. Most of the 45 rooms open onto private balconies framing the water, and a long private pier stretches out over the lake itself, ready for early morning departures to the islands.
Colca Lodge
In the Colca Valley, three hours from Arequipa and perched at 3,250 metres above sea level, Colca Lodge sits on the banks of the Colca River, surrounded by pre Inca terraces recognised as national cultural heritage. Built from mud, stone, and straw in a style drawn from the ancient Collagua people, the lodge blends into its surroundings so completely that rooms, gardens, and farmland run together without walls or fences between them. Nature sits close here, softened only by the comforts needed for genuine rest.
Palla Boutique Hotel
Palla Boutique Hotel occupies a historic house in the heart of Arequipa, the white city, where volcanic stone buildings glow pale gold against the Andes. Inside, careful restoration has kept the bones of the original building intact, high ceilings, thick colonial walls, while the rooms themselves feel calm and contemporary. Step outside and the city's landmarks are within easy walking distance, the kind of location where a stroll before breakfast takes in centuries of history without ever touching a taxi.
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