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Peru Essentials

Peru Essentials

Get Peru-sing through this South American hotspot on a 21-day in-depth adventure. Setting off from its cultural capital in Lima, pass by Paracas, Nazca and Arequipa on your way to Cusco. Watch condors ruling the skies of Colca Canyon, follow the ancient trade route of the Inca on the legendary Inca Trail – finishing up at the breathtaking Machu Picchu – and get a feel for local life on a visit to Lake Titicaca’s floating islands. You’ll have a knowledgeable local leader alongside to point you in the right direction, plus plenty of freedom to tailor your own adventure, so what’s stopping you from getting a feel for Peru.

Activities

  • Lima – Leader-led walking tour
  • Colca Canyon – Guided tour
  • Colca Canyon Condor Visit
  • Cusco – Leader-led orientation walk
  • 3 Night/4 Day Inca Trail (or 2 Night/3 Day Inca Quarry Trail) guided hike(s) with porters’ support. Or guided Cusco stay (Machu Picchu by train)
  • Machu Picchu – Entrance & Guided visit
  • Sacred Valley – Community visit & lunch
  • Lake Titicaca – Boat tour & Homestay

Highlights

  • The giant desert inscriptions of the Nazca Lines are one of Peru’s great unsolved mysteries. See them up close on foot or treat yourself to a bird’s eye view on an unforgettable scenic flight.
  • Wake early and observe Andean condors taking to the sky during their morning routine as the sun rises in the spectacular Colca Canyon.
  • A trip through Peru wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Machu Picchu. With three different options to choose from, how you experience this lost Inca citadel is up to you.
  • Experience a memorable night with a local family on Lake Titicaca, taking you right to the heart of island traditions.
  • Consider extending your stay in Bolivia to peer through the shop windows of the Witches’ Market in La Paz, witnessing a world of unique, curative traditions.
  • At Intrepid we’ve always been about balancing profit and purpose and as the largest B Corp certified operator on the Inca Trail we’re committed to operating our treks for the benefit of all – join us and help make the world a better place.

07/02/2023 through 12/25/2024
07/02/2023 through 12/28/2024

Day 1 Lima
Day 2 Lima
Day 3 Paracas
Day 4 Nazca
Day 5 Arequipa
Day 6 Arequipa
Day 7 Colca Canyon
Day 8 Arequipa
Day 9 Arequipa - Overnight Bus to Cusco
Day 10 Cusco
Day 11 Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or Train option
Day 12 Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or Train option
Day 13 Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or Train option
Day 14 Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or Train option and Machu Picchu / Ollantaytambo
Day 15 Sacred Valley / Cusco
Day 16 Cusco
Day 17 Puno - Lake Titicaca
Day 18 Puno
Day 19 Puno
Day 20 La Paz
Day 21 La Paz

Arequipa

The second largest city in Peru, Arequipa is called the “white city” because of the white volcano stone with which much of the city was built. Here you’ll see charming colonial buildings, a 400 year old convent and gilded churches.

07/15/23 - 08/04/23

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10/21/23 - 11/10/23

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12/23/23 - 01/12/24

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01/20/24 - 04/13/24

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