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This luxury private tour of Peru will show you all the major sights and take you off the beaten track.
The Incas, Machu Picchu, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, these are just some of the amazing sights you’ll see on this luxury 14-day tour, along with natural wonders like Lake Titicaca, the colossal Colca canyon and Peruvian Amazon.
Peru is made up of roughly three regions: the long, low coastal strip (where you’ll find Lima), the vast, remote wilderness of the Amazon basin in the east and the spectacular peaks of the Andes in the centre. Beginning in Lima, we’ll journey in style to each of these areas and take in the hidden treasures that lie in between. To ensure you get the most out of everything you see and do, we’ll have expert guides on hand the whole way. Get ready to soak it all up…
As this is a private, 14-day luxury escape you can travel any time. We recommend from March to December.
The Inside Word
We Love...
The Colca Canyon! At 62 miles long and up to 3,000 metres high, it makes the Grand Canyon look like a little ditch by comparison. On the other side of the valley you can see terraced villages, where life has hardly changed for hundreds of years. It’s a special place indeed.
Learn Something New...
Did you know that Inca engineers were able to build vast stone temples without using cement or any mortar. At Cusco you’ll be able to see this for yourself when our expert guide shows you the amazing temples overlooking the city. You’ll see further testament to their strength in Cusco itself, where many of the magnificent Spanish colonial buildings harnessed elements of the Inca buildings that stood there previously.
Experience a Taste of...
Peruvian cuisine is spicy and very varied, but one thing you should try is 'aji de gallina' – chicken strips cooked in a sauce of milk, bread and chilli peppers. It’s delicious.
Jaw-dropping Moment...
It’s a pretty tough call but Machu Picchu clinches it. No matter how many photos you’ve seen of it before, there’s really no preparing for the real thing. A collection of buildings arranged around a high mountain plateau where clouds drift past below you. Bring a spare memory card for the camera…
Flying Time From The UK
Around 13 hours.
The Last Word
This private luxury escape to Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and the Amazon Rainforest will go straight to number one in your “Unforgettable Experiences” chart. We guarantee it.
Don't Forget
To take your camera, a small journal and a sketchbook. There’s so much to see here and you’ll want to capture it all.
Wear light cotton clothes during the day but bring a wet weather coat and warm clothes for the nights. The Andean sun can be strong so sun block is highly recommended.
If you’re interested in a trek from the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, just let us know.
We can tailor make any escape to suit your requirements so if you wish to amend the suggested itinerary in any way, just tell us. Perhaps a few days in Rio de Janeiro or Easter Island? Or push the boat out and travel to the Galapagos Islands?
Price From
£4760 to £5300 per person based on two sharing 13 nights’ luxury hotel accommodation, including flights, private transfers, meals as indicated and a guided sightseeing programme.
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