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Land of the Incas
Tour Description:
On your Peru tour, you’ll learn all about Incan history at Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, and Sacsayhuaman. Travel by private boat to UNESCO-listed Taquile Island and by private plane above the Lines and Geoglyphs of Nazca, with another highlight being your guided visit to the Ballestas Islands teeming with penguins, blue-footed boobies, whales, and sea lions.
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Dates & Pricing
| Monday 06 Jun 22 — Saturday 18 Jun 22 | Starting at $4,485 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 05 Sep 22 — Saturday 17 Sep 22 | Starting at $4,237 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 12 Sep 22 — Saturday 24 Sep 22 | Starting at $4,237 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 19 Sep 22 — Saturday 01 Oct 22 | Starting at $4,237 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 26 Sep 22 — Saturday 08 Oct 22 | Starting at $4,237 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 03 Oct 22 — Saturday 15 Oct 22 | Starting at $4,697 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 14 Nov 22 — Saturday 26 Nov 22 | Starting at $4,351 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 05 Dec 22 — Saturday 17 Dec 22 | Starting at $4,270 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 30 Jan 23 — Saturday 11 Feb 23 | Starting at $4,195 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 20 Feb 23 — Saturday 04 Mar 23 | Starting at $4,195 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 13 Mar 23 — Saturday 25 Mar 23 | Starting at $4,275 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 17 Apr 23 — Saturday 29 Apr 23 | Starting at $4,295 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 08 May 23 — Saturday 20 May 23 | Starting at $4,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 15 May 23 — Saturday 27 May 23 | Starting at $4,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 22 May 23 — Saturday 03 Jun 23 | Starting at $4,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 05 Jun 23 — Saturday 17 Jun 23 | Starting at $4,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 12 Jun 23 — Saturday 24 Jun 23 | Starting at $4,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 26 Jun 23 — Saturday 08 Jul 23 | Starting at $4,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 03 Jul 23 — Saturday 15 Jul 23 | Starting at $4,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 10 Jul 23 — Saturday 22 Jul 23 | Starting at $4,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 14 Aug 23 — Saturday 26 Aug 23 | Starting at $4,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 04 Sep 23 — Saturday 16 Sep 23 | Starting at $4,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 18 Sep 23 — Saturday 30 Sep 23 | Starting at $4,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 02 Oct 23 — Saturday 14 Oct 23 | Starting at $4,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 16 Oct 23 — Saturday 28 Oct 23 | Starting at $4,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 06 Nov 23 — Saturday 18 Nov 23 | Starting at $4,295 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 04 Dec 23 — Saturday 16 Dec 23 | Starting at $4,225 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 19 Feb 24 — Saturday 02 Mar 24 | Starting at $4,225 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 11 Mar 24 — Saturday 23 Mar 24 | Starting at $4,295 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingDestination Highlights:
Explore Lima and Cusco with a Local Specialist
Visit the outdoor market at Pisac, Ollantaytambo, two visits to Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman, the Uros Islands and Lake Titicaca
See the other-wordly Nazca Lines from the air
Scenic Cruise around Lake Titicaca and the Ballestas Islands
Scenic Train Ride to Machu Picchu aboard the Vistadome train
Scenic Drive through the Sacred Valley
Connect with Locals Learn how to prepare an authentic Ceviche and pour the perfect Pisco sour.
Connect with Locals We cruise the deep blue waters of Lake Titicaca with a Local Specialist, discovering its floating islands constructed from reeds by the Uros Indians
Connect with Locals Connect with Locals over a Be My Guest experience lunch, learn about the culture surrounding the production of Giant White Corn. Our hosts will demonstrate the differences between traditional farming techniques and the newer technologies used today.
Dive into Culture Visit the Pisac market displaying indigeneous Quechua arts and crafts from communities from the surrounding highlands.
Dive into Culture Visit Bodega El Catador to learn about and taste the finest pisco in the country.
Dive into Culture Arrive at Taquile Island, where we'll embark on a private tour to gain insights into the tradition of Textile Art for which the local villagers-men and women-are renowned. Learn more about the culture of the people living on the island and enjoy a traditional lunch.
Dive into Culture Stop at the Regional Museum of Ica where we'll explore the centuries-old cultures of the Paracas and Nazca.
Dive into Culture We'll Dive into Culture and meet a Quechua Shaman who will perform a ceremony welcoming you to Peru.
Dive into Culture Visit a local chicheria for some traditional chicha tasting.
Stays with Stories Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness is built along the Vilcanota riverbank, on the lands of an old 17th-century colonial hacienda.
Stays with Stories Novotel was once an old, colonial Hacienda located in the historic centre of Cusco.
Explore Lima and Cusco with a Local Specialist
Visit the outdoor market at Pisac, Ollantaytambo, two visits to Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman, the Uros Islands and Lake Titicaca
See the other-wordly Nazca Lines from the air
Scenic Cruise around Lake Titicaca and the Ballestas Islands
Scenic Train Ride to Machu Picchu aboard the Vistadome train
Scenic Drive through the Sacred Valley
Connect with Locals Learn how to prepare an authentic Ceviche and pour the perfect Pisco sour.
Connect with Locals We cruise the deep blue waters of Lake Titicaca with a Local Specialist, discovering its floating islands constructed from reeds by the Uros Indians
Connect with Locals Connect with Locals over a Be My Guest experience lunch, learn about the culture surrounding the production of Giant White Corn. Our hosts will demonstrate the differences between traditional farming techniques and the newer technologies used today.
Dive into Culture Visit the Pisac market displaying indigeneous Quechua arts and crafts from communities from the surrounding highlands.
Dive into Culture Visit Bodega El Catador to learn about and taste the finest pisco in the country.
Dive into Culture Arrive at Taquile Island, where we'll embark on a private tour to gain insights into the tradition of Textile Art for which the local villagers-men and women-are renowned. Learn more about the culture of the people living on the island and enjoy a traditional lunch.
Dive into Culture Stop at the Regional Museum of Ica where we'll explore the centuries-old cultures of the Paracas and Nazca.
Dive into Culture We'll Dive into Culture and meet a Quechua Shaman who will perform a ceremony welcoming you to Peru.
Dive into Culture Visit a local chicheria for some traditional chicha tasting.
Stays with Stories Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness is built along the Vilcanota riverbank, on the lands of an old 17th-century colonial hacienda.
Stays with Stories Novotel was once an old, colonial Hacienda located in the historic centre of Cusco.
First Class Travel Highlights:
A Trafalgar bonus all Intra-Air Flights: Lima to Cusco, Cusco to Juliaca and Juliaca to Lima, including porter service at all airports.
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Flight to see Nazca Lines
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Optional Experiences and free time
Tickets for a ride aboard the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu
ITINERARY
ITINERARYArrive Lima
The Capital of the New World extends a warm welcome on your epic voyage through the iconic and unexpected highlights of Peru. Meet your local host on arrival and transfer to your hotel in the fashionable barrio of San Isidro. This evening, you’ll join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception at 6 p.m.
Lima Sightseeing
Ease in to Lima life with a leisurely morning to enjoy the city. Next, you’ll connect with the colonial heritage of Francisco Pizzaro’s 'City of Kings', joining your Local Specialist for a city tour that reveals Lima’s colonial splendour. Admire the UNESCO-listed Historic Centre and see the Church of San Francisco, delving into its hidden catacombs, religious art museum and extensive library. Later, you’ll embark on a scenic walk through Miraflores with your Travel Director and soak up the local sights and sounds.
Lima – Cusco – Sacred Valley
We'll fly to Cusco this morning, the gateway to Peru's treasured Sacred Valley, where you will enjoy a local Peruvian lunch with sweeping views of the Sacred Valley. Then we'll Dive Into Culture, meeting a Shaman who will perform a special ceremony to welcome us to Peru. Tonight, you'll stay at our Stays With Stories hotel along the banks of the Vilcanota River, on the grounds of an old 17th-century colonial hacienda. It is great for morning birders and afternoon walks in the gardens.
Sacred Valley
Connect With Locals over a Be My Guest experience lunch, learn about the culture surrounding the production of Giant White Corn. Our hosts will demonstrate the differences between traditional farming techniques and the newer technologies used today. Revel in the romance of the local Marinera dance and local musicans. This evening, meet Local Specialist, Peter Frost, a writer, photographer and independent scholar who has explored the Andes and Amazon for 47 years, locating and investigating the previously unknown Inca and pre-Inca site of Qoriwayrachina. He currently resides in Peru and works as an accompanying expert for National Geographic Expeditions.
Sacred Valley – Machu Picchu
Visit the mystical Incan stronghold of Ollantaytambo, en route to Machu Picchu, a village in the Sacred Valley, set on the Urubamba River amid majestic mountains. It's known for the Ollantaytambo ruins, a massive Inca fortress with large stone terraces on a hillside. Then, ascend to the Lost City in the Clouds aboard the Vistadome train (light snack included) travelling along the Inca Trail, where you can view hikers and porters along the way. Here you will delve into the mysteries of this once-great civilisation, joining your Local Specialist for an exploration of the temples, palaces and terraces whose construction defy imagination. Visit the iconic great Temple of the Sun, the House of the Priest, the Sacred Plaza and the intricately carved Intihuatana, most likely used as a sundial centuries ago. We return to our hotel where we will Connect With Locals and learn how to prepare an authentic Ceviche and pour the perfect Pisco sour.
Machu Picchu – Cusco
The ruins of Machu Picchu beckon yet again and we enjoy one final opportunity to reconnect with its story, spending some time on our own to explore the hill-top fortress. Next, we’ll journey back to the Sacred Valley by train, stopping en route to Cusco to Dive Into Culture and learn about the natural dyeing techniques used by native weavers. Visit the Pisac handicraft market followed by sampling the sweet flavours of chicha as we Dive Into Culture yet again, savouring the favourite drink of the Andes. Then a Stays With Stories tonight, in what was once an old, colonial Hacienda located in the historic centre of Cusco.
Cusco Sightseeing
Begin your day at the ruins of the UNESCO-listed Sacsayhuaman fortress overlooking Cusco. Your Local Specialist will guide you through Cusco’s colonial centre. Later, you’ll join another Local Specialist who will reveal insights into the nearby 13th-century Incan settlement of Qoriwayrachina. The afternoon is free.
Cusco – Juliaca – Puno
Fly to Juliaca and meet a Local Specialist to learn about daily life on the Peruvian altiplano. After an included lunch, we’ll visit Sillustani, a pre-Incan burial ground on the shores of Lake Umayo. Explore the towering chullpas (above ground tombs) before travelling to Puno along the shores of Lake Titicaca, the birthplace of the sun.
Lake Titicaca Excursion
Connect With Locals as you cruise the deep blue waters of Lake Titicaca, passing floating islands constructed by the Uros Indians. Next, in the midst of South America’s largest lake lies Taquile Island, where we’ll Dive Into Culture and embark on a private tour to gain insights into the tradition of knitting and weaving for which the local villagers - men and women - are renowned. Enjoy a lunch here and learn more about the islanders’ unique way of life upon islets make of totora reeds, which grow in the lake, and are attached to sticks driven into the bottom of the lake. Tonight, we indulge in a Regional Dinner at our favourite local restaurant in Puno.
Puno – Juliaca – Lima – Paracas
Return to Lima this morning, then continue your journey to the coastal playground of Paracas. Discover what life is like in Peru’s rural countryside before arriving to Paracas for dinner at your seaside hotel and an evening at leisure. Perhaps there’s even time for a stroll along the Malecon.
Paracas – Nazca Lines Flight
Take to the skies, soaring above the coastal desert to see the enigmatic Nazca Lines, gigantic geometric designs viewable only from the air. Next, stop this afternoon at our Dive Into Culture, the Regional Museum of Ica, where we’ll explore the centuries-old cultures of the Paracas and Nazca. Later, we will once again Dive Into Culture during a visit to Bodega El Catador to learn about and taste the finest pisco in the country. The rest of the day is free.
Paracas – Ballestas Islands – Lima
This morning, connect with nature with a Local Specialist, cruising around the uninhabited Ballestas Islands, a 'mini-Galapagos' teeming with wildlife. See the mysterious Candelabra in Pisco Bay, then return to Lima where this evening, we’ll visit the Larco Museum with a Local Specialist. Our journey almost at its end, we’ll indulge in a festive Farewell Dinner in the museum’s garden restaurant.
Depart Lima
Say hasta luego to Peru and its ancient treasures, and take transfer to the airport for your flight home or consider extending your holiday in Lima at the Novotel Lima.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
