- Tour Operator:
- Explore!
- Max group size:
- 16
- Physical rating:
- Age range:
- 16 to 85
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 124817
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Travel by train to the 'Lost City' of Machu Picchu
- Explore the capital city of the Incas, ancient Cusco
- Discover the fascinating Santa Catalina Convent
- Traverse the highest navigable lake in the world
- Unwind in the tranquil setting of the Sacred Valley
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Lima
- Day 2 Public bus to Nazca
- Day 3 In Nazca; optional view of Nazca Lines from viewing platform or Chauchilla pre-Inca cemetery, overnight bus to Arequipa
- Day 4 Arrive in Arequipa, free afternoon for sightseeing
- Day 5 Travel to Chivay, optional hot springs
- Day 6 Visit the Colca Canyon, continue to Puno
- Day 7 Boat trip on Lake Titicaca, visit Uros Islands and overnight on Taquile Island
- Day 8 Morning on Taquile Island, afternoon return to Puno
- Day 9 Public bus to Cusco
- Day 10 Orientation tour of Cusco, rest of the day free
- Day 11 Train to Aguas Calientes, visit Machu Picchu
- Day 12 More time to discover Machu Picchu (optional), train back to Cusco
- Day 13 Free day in Cusco; optional trips into the Sacred Valley
- Day 14 Trip ends in Cusco
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Jose Antonio Lima Executive
Hotelday 1Hotel Majoro
Hotelday 2Overnight Bus from Nazca to Arequipa
Sleeper Busday 3Casona Plaza Colonial
Hotelday 4Casona Plaza Ecolodge
Hotelday 5Hotel Hacienda Puno
HotelDays 6, 8Taquile Guesthouse
Guesthouseday 7Hotel Hacienda Cusco Centro Histórico
HotelDays 9, 10, 12, 13Adventure House
Guesthouseday 11
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
445
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- ACathy· August 23rd, 2023Obviously, Machu PIcchu was the highlight of the trip in terms of sites we visited, but our guide, Ernesto Morales, was himself a highlight - so knowledgable and patient, thoughtful and kind. He made the trip so much more meaningful by sharing history, family stories, interesting local information, etc.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AEdward· September 16th, 2023Condors, Taquile Island and Machu PicchuTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- APeter· December 23rd, 2019One of Explore's best trips
Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your great review! We're really glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip.Trip date: October 2019Review collected by Explore! - A7 Crabtree Lane· December 23rd, 2019Although not Explore's fault we did have an issue with flights from Cusco airport (this was the airlines fault). First flight was delayed so check in staff booked us on alternative which was not for another 5 hours. This flight was then delayed by 3 hours which meant we almost missed the connection in Bogota. Apparently there are quite often issues with flights to and from Cusco airport due to weather conditions.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your overall positive feedback about the trip, although we're sorry to hear about your issues with your return flight. I hope this didn't impact on your overall impression of the trip.Trip date: October 2019Review collected by Explore!
- AAlice· December 23rd, 2019This was a great way to see Peru with a range of transport and accommodation used. The guide and all additional guides were a great help with arranging transport and activities as well as a nice introduction to local culture.Explore! commented on this reviewMany thanks for your lovely review!Trip date: October 2019Review collected by Explore!
- ANicholas· December 23rd, 2019-Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review. Glad you had a great trip!Trip date: August 2019Review collected by Explore!
- RRobertHaworth· September 21st, 2019Be aware this is as stated a full on tour with early morning starts. Also take advice about travelling at high altitude.Explore! commented on this reviewMany thanks for your review, we're glad that you enjoyed the trip. The trip has been created to have a slow acclimatisation profile, but we do also recommend that customers speak to their individual GPs - thanks for the advice!Trip date: September 2019
- AJulia· May 17th, 2019The way that altitude was introduced gradually made the transition much easier.Explore! commented on this reviewThank you for your review!Trip date: July 2018
- ASusan· May 17th, 2019Apart from the arrival and departure issues I have no additional comments. It was certainly an adventure and not a holiday - on the move every day.Explore! commented on this reviewThanks for your review.Trip date: September 2018
- LCLorraine· October 15th, 2018Fantastic holiday. ThankyouExplore! commented on this reviewThanks for your great review Lorraine, we're glad you enjoyed the trip!Trip date: September 2018
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