23-day, 22-night journey
23-day, 22-night journey
The grand tour of Peru
The grand tour of Peru
The coast, the Andes, and the Amazon rainforest
Experience Peru through its most complete journey
A grand expedition combining many of Peru’s defining faces
This journey embraces the richness of Peru from start to finish, linking the sea and coast, the mountains and the rainforest in a full signature experience. It has all the elements to captivate: adventure, immersion in age-old traditions, connection with local communities, history in motion, and a genuine human connection.
About this trip
Embrace Peru in all its breadth: Coast, Andes, and Amazonian rainforest.
This odyssey blends comfort and authenticity, with well-chosen accommodations, skilled local guides, and meaningful encounters. Each stage brings you into Peru’s layered cultural heritage—diverse and singular—offering a balance of discovery and exploration for curious travellers wishing to experience the country in depth.
Highlights of this trip
- Exploration of Lima, the capital, and its gastronomy
- The Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Reserve
- Flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines
- Discovery of Arequipa at the foot of the Misti volcano
- Observation of condors soaring above the Colca Canyon
- Lake Titicaca and the Uros & Taquile islands
- Hike in the Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain
- The city of Cusco and its history-laden streets
- The Sacred Valley and its major Inca sites
- Visit to the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu
- Expedition into the Amazon jungle in Tambopata
Our itinerary: The grand tour of Peru
This journey is part of our travel catalogue and follows a fixed structure. Moreover, our trips are never rushed: we prioritise a comfortable pace, enjoyment, and genuine connection with the destination and its people.
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- Arrival in Peru’s capital and transfer to the hotel.
- Brief introduction to the journey and optional walk in Miraflores.
- Free evening to rest.
- On day 2, a deep exploration of the historic centre and the coastal districts of Miraflores and Barranco.
- Departure along the Pan-American Highway South.
- Guided visit of the archaeological site and museum of Pachacamac, an ancient pre-Columbian ceremonial centre.
- Stop in Ica for lunch in a vineyard and pisco tasting.
- Continuation to Nazca. Night in Nazca.
- Morning flight over the Nazca Lines.
- Visit of the ceremonial centre of Cahuachi and the Cantalloc aqueducts.
- Lunch in Huacachina followed by a sunset dune-buggy excursion.
- Road to Paracas. Night in Paracas.
- Boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands, a natural sanctuary home to sea lions and seabirds.
- Exploration of the Paracas National Reserve, a desert of sand and cliffs plunging into the ocean.
- Free time to enjoy the seaside.
- Two nights in Paracas.
- Return by road to Lima and flight to Arequipa.
- Check-in at the hotel. Evening stroll and night in Arequipa.
- A visit to the Santa Catalina Monastery, the San Camilo Market, and the cathedral.
- Lunch in a traditional picantería.
- Visit to the Jesuit Church of La Compañía, the cloisters, and the mestizo-barrocan dome of the Church of San Ignacio..
- Excursion to the sillar quarries and time to explore at leisure.
- Early departure toward the Colca Canyon, crossing the Salinas y Aguada Blanca Reserve. Stop at the Volcano viewpoint (4,920 m).
- Meeting and dinner with a family in Yanque.
- On day 11, observation of condors in flight at Colca Canyon. Visit of the villages of Maca and Chivay, then road to Puno vía Lagunillas.
- Boat excursion on Lake Titicaca. Visit to the Uros floating islands and Taquile Island, then return to Puno in the afternoon and night in Puno.
- Early departure toward Sicuani with a visit to the Sillustani Chullpas.
- A short visit to the Santiago Apostol temple in Lampa.
- A trek around the Tinajani Canyon, a natural marvel.
- Stops at La Raya (4,335 m) and Pucará.
- Arrival in Sicuani and overnight there.
- An excursion and easy trek to the Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain (approximately 2.5-hour round trip..
- Visit to the church of Andahuaylillas, known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Andes.”
- Road to Cusco and check-in at the hotel.
- A full-guided Cusco visit. A walk around the historic centre. And guided tour of the surrounding archaeological sites: Sacsayhuamán and Q’enqo.
- A full day in the Sacred Valley: Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo.
- Tourist train to Aguas Calientes from Ollantaytambo and guided visit to the Machu Picchu site, symbol of Inca heritage. Train back to Ollantaytambo.
- Return to Cusco via Moray, the Maras salt pans, and the village of Chinchero.
- Visit of a local Andean artisan community.
- On day 19, time to enjoy Cusco at one’s own pace.
- Flight to Puerto Maldonado.
- Navigation by boat to the lodge located on the banks of the river.
- Night safari in search of caimans.
- Excursion to Lake Sandoval and observation of Amazonian wildlife.
- Meeting with a Machiguenga community shared time with them.
- Morning observation of parrots at the clay lick.
- Return to Puerto Maldonado and flight to Lima.
- Navigation back to Puerto Maldonado.
- Return flight to Lima.
- End of services at the airport after the check-in of bagages.
Pricing and associated conditions
This trip is an all-inclusive service from arrival onward**.
OUR TRAVEL PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Turnkey trip, organized from start to finish.
- Accommodation in boutique hotels combining comfort and authenticity in a superior 3-star category. Upgrade available.
- For Tambopata: Hotel next to the Madre de Dios River in the heart of the Amazon, with bungalow-style rooms.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch included. Full board basis in the Amazon.
- Excursions and visits: accompanied by an English-speaking local guide.
- Flight over the Nazca Lines with an authorised company.
- Transfers within the journey: 3 domestic flights, 2 tourist trains to/from Machu Picchu & tourist boats.
- All ground transfers with a qualified driver.
- Airport transfers: pickup and return included.
- Pre-arrival orientation with details of the planned visits.
- Entrance fees included for all visits mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal assistance.
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- International flights (available as an additional service).
- Single-room supplement: surcharge for single occupancy.
- Travel insurance: travel, accident, health, and/or Covid-19 insurance.
- Drinks in general (alcoholic beverages, sodas, coffee, etc.).
- Bank fees.
- Date changes: fees related to date modifications made by the client.
- Tips and personal expenses.
- The trip can be booked even by a single traveler, with different pricing conditions.
- The international flight is not included in the price but can be added as an additional service.
- We reserve our right to change or modify the order of the itinerary if necessary due to availability or other force-majeure reasons, by providing previous notification.
- Modifications to this trip are possible, subject to new pricing conditions.
- Prices may vary depending on the season, particularly between June and September.
- Upgrade options are available.
23 days / 22 nights
Rates from
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4,490
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Services mentioned in the “Included” section. No surprise expenses.
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Price per person in a double room occupancy.
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Price based on a group of 8–10 people.
