I always wanted to go to Patagonia and prefer trips with a hiking focus. This trip exceeded my expectations. The scenery is superb and the organisation was such that we were able to make the most of every day. It was well organised with a good mix of activities. Sophia was most helpful, and I appreciated having local guides when we were hiking in Torres del Paine and El Glacier national Park.
Why you’ll love this trip?
- Explore this country of contrasts and have plenty of time for acclimatisation
- Visit local communities where we support and see the authentic side of life in Peru
- Explore iconic landmarks such as Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, and charming Cusco.
- Enjoy a perfect blend of cultural immersion and gastronomic exploration on this unforgettable journey through Peru.
What’s the Activity level?
- Enjoy a relaxed holiday centred on culture and local immersion.
- Experience altitudes around 2200m, requiring gradual acclimatisation.
- No strenuous activities planned; take it easy and explore at your own pace.
- Discover Inca sites with guided tours, allowing ample time to soak in their fascinating history amidst numerous steps.
What’s the transport and accommodation like?
- Travel on a variety of transportation, including motorised canoes, local buses and private minivans.
- Enjoy cozy 3 star accommodations with private facilities and local charm.
- Hotels selected for their safety, location, ambiance, and friendly staff
- There may be one multi share night (triple or quad), at the homestay on Lake Titicaca.
If you’d like to add on the Galapagos Islands, see our Peru and Galapagos tour
*All our tours are non-smoking
TRIP SUMMARY:
Duration: Purely Peru 18 days starting in Lima and ending in Cusco
Trip focus: Active sightseeing and cultural insights.
Accommodation: 16 nights hotels, 1 night home stay on Lake Titicaca
Transport: Flight, bus, launch
Group size: Maximum 12 + S.E.T. tour leader, Minimum 4
Single supplement: US$TBA
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- All accommodation
- Meals daily as specified in tour
- Airport arrival transfers to your accommodation
- Airfare Lima-Arequipa
- Full pre departure briefing and logistical support in Lima
- All land and lake transport
- Entry and guided visit to all Inca sites on the itinerary
- Tips for local guides and drivers
- Local payment of US$ TBA
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- Alcoholic/soft drinks
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Laundry
- Souvenirs
- Optional excursions
- International flights
- Travel insurance, visas and vaccinations
- Tips for your tour leader
- Optional Amazon Rainforest add on 3 nights/4 days
PAYING LOCALLY:
Our Purely Peru adventure tour involves a local payment. Paying locally allows us to keep the overall cost of our tours competitive and pass the savings on to you. These funds are put towards local expenses. In some developing countries the transferring of funds is at times problematic so this is a way to help us serve you, whilst saving you money. Payment is to be made to your leader upon arrival in cash.
All prices are approximate and subject to currency fluctuations until final payment has been made.
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL DAY LIMA
Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be greeted and taken to your hotel, where your tour guide will be ready to welcome you. No scheduled events are planned for today, so take this time to unwind and get comfortable.
Meals Included: None
DAY 2 – LIMA, REALITY TOUR
Meet your fellow travellers at the morning trip briefing. Then join our insightful Lima reality city tour which takes you to the historical centre for half a day and visit a local community project in a colourful shanty this afternoon. These culturally sensitive tours let you see the real life of locals and give back to the communities visited. This evening, you’ll be treated to a welcome dinner of delicious Peruvian regional cuisine.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 3 - LIMA
Today, we’re in for another captivating experience in Lima. We’ll visit La Victoria, one of the most popular districts for locals in Lima, characterised for its street vendors, street food and the huge clothing industry. The highlight here is the witches market, a market full of mysteries.
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAYS 4 & 5 - AREQUIPA
Travel to the second-largest city of Peru, beneath the imposing “El Misti” volcano. Exploring this charming city is a delightful experience, as you wander through its streets. The objective is to embrace a leisurely pace, allowing for gradual acclimatisation at an elevation of 2200 metres.
The local gastronomy in this region stands out as some of the finest in Peru, and tonight, we have the opportunity to savour an array of traditional dishes from the province, further enhancing our experience.
Meals Included: 2 Breakfasts
DAYS 6 & 7 – COLCA CANYON
Colca Canyon, home to the famous Andean Condor. View these birds close up, as they soar above us while on the edge of the canyon. Visit local villages, soak in thermal baths and sample the life, music and spectacular scenery.
Meals Included: 2 Breakfasts
DAYS 8 to 10 – PUNO, LAKE TITICACA
We continue through to the city of Puno on Day 8. From the shores of magnificent “Lake Titicaca”, we board a boat bound for the floating islands of Uros and a local homestay in a less touristed community, along the way learning of the legends and the ways of the lake and its people where life has remained relatively unchanged over the centuries. An overnight home stay will allow us to live with a family on the islands. On Day 10, we return to Puno.
Meals Included: 3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner
DAY 11 – PUNO TO THE SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS
Today we bid farewell to Puno and embark on a road journey traversing the expansive Altiplano towards Cuzco. Subsequently, we venture into the captivating Urubamba Valley, famously known as the “Sacred Valley of the Incas.”
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAYS 12 & 13 – SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCA RUINS & LOCAL COMMUNITY VISIT
In the morning, we will delve into the history of the old town and the Inca site of Ollantaytambo. Then we will journey through countryside villages en route to Pisac. A remarkable opportunity awaits as we visit a local farming community, where a ceremonial homage to Pacha Mama (mother earth) will greet us. This is a special privilege. Immerse yourself in discovering the time-honoured customs and practices, ranging from the utilisation of medicinal herbs to the intricacies of wool dyeing, and even contributing to ongoing farming initiatives.
Later on, we will explore the Inca site and partake in the vibrant ambiance of the Pisac market.
Meals Included: 2 Breakfasts and 1 Lunch
DAY 14 – MACHU PICCHU
Take an early train to Aguas Calientes (now known as Machu Picchu village) where we’ll check in to our hotel and make our way to Machu Picchu. You’ll have free time until mid afternoon to wander around this amazing site, then join our guided tour once the crowds have subsided. Relax at your own pace for the rest of the day in Machu Picchu, head down to the village or soak in the hot springs.
Meals Included: Breakfast
***Inca Trail Option: If you still prefer to do the trail, we can book it for you as an independent tour. You will be with another group and have to advise us early, so that trail permits can be obtained. You would then stay in Cusco on day 11 and meet the group back in Cusco on day 15. Inca trail supplement will be approximately USD500 on a twin share basis.
***The Local farming community as of 2023 are not inviting tourists back into the community. If this is still the case in 2024 we will replace it with another Local experience.
DAYS 15 & 16 – CUSCO
An early morning train and bus takes us to the imperial city of the Incas, Cusco, visiting some interesting sites on the way such as Maras and Morray. Arrive in Cusco early evening on day 15.
Rich in history and surrounded by ancient Inca sites, churches and museums and markets, there is plenty for all to do and see. Enjoy a half day city tour on day 16, then free time to enjoy the city, before taking part in a unique cooking class overlooking the city.
Meals Included: 2 Breakfasts and 1 Dinner
DAY 17 – CUSCO
Enjoy the liberty to wander through this exquisite city, indulging in exceptional shopping, captivating markets, or simply unwinding at one of the numerous cafés while immersing yourself in the distinctive ambiance that renders Cusco an unmistakably unparalleled destination. As the day unfolds, we conclude our Peruvian journey with a farewell dinner, commemorating the remarkable experience we’ve shared.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Farewell Dinner
DAY 18 – DEPARTURE
Your journey comes to an end. Or ask about an addon at an Amazon Lodge stay for a serene wilderness experience to top off your Purely Peru journey.
Meals Included: Breakfast
** As Cusco is only 30 minutes by flight to the Amazon town of Puerto Maldonado, we recommend an Amazon Rainforest extension for 3 nights, to round off your Peruvian tour. It’s a relaxing and fascinating way to wind down at the end of your tour, not to mention the serene beauty of the jungle and its wildlife. Please ask us for an itinerary.
Ask about joining our Galapagos tour for a relaxing and unique way to end your South America holiday.
TESTIMONIALS
HIGHLIGHTS
DATES
| Start Date | End Date | Availability | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Jun 2025 | 27th Jun 2025 | AVAILABLE | US$6,285 |
