Best of Peru
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Ready for 12 days of non-stop neon-bright culture, next-level landscapes and epic history? This Peru trip serves up the full hit — from a guided walk through Lima’s coolest corners to the white-stone streets of Arequipa with volcano views on repeat. You’ll see condors over the sandstone cliffs of Colca Canyon, cruise Lake Titicaca to meet the Uros community, and follow the story of the Incas through the Sacred Valley all the way to the main event: Machu Picchu. Add in colourful markets, local legends, and a splash of that Pisco Sour life… and yep, you've got an unforgettable Peru adventure.
Trip Code: YPERU27
Start Location
Lima (undefined)
End Location
Cusco (undefined)
Duration
345 days
Countries Visited
Peru
Trip Type
In-depth Explorer
Itinerary Type
Without Amazon
Theme
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Season
-
Booking Status
Available
Trip Highlights
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Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 11 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
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FAQs
- Mexico City: You’ll now book and pay for your Free Time Add-Ons through WeTravel — a simple website link where you can browse all the FTAs, pick what you’re keen on, and pay directly by card, in any currency. You’ll get the link in your Welcome Email, usually 3–5 days before your trip starts. Once you’re in, it’s easy: check out the pics, descriptions and prices, add your chosen experiences to your cart, then check out online. You can book before your trip starts or while you’re on the road, up until each activity’s booking deadline.Missed the link? No stress. Your Trip Manager can share it with you on trip too.
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Included Experience
- Lima: Hit the streets of Lima with a Local Guide. Explore the vibrant Chinatown before diving into a buzzing market to taste exotic fruits. Check out Peru’s famous potatoes, corn, chillies and spices. Then it’s on to artsy Barranco for murals, galleries and the Bridge of Sighs, finishing with ocean views at Love Park. It's a proper first taste of this wonderful country.
- Lima: Start above ground at Lima’s iconic cathedral, then head beneath the city into the San Francisco catacombs. It’s a maze of underground chambers lined with centuries-old remains and patterns built from bones. It's equal parts fascinating and spine-tingly (not your average sightseeing stop).
- Arequipa: Get to know the ‘white city’ better. Explore the highlights like Plaza de Armas and take some pics of the incredible backdrop of volcanoes.
- Arequipa: Wander into Santa Catalina, a “city within a city” where bright painted walls, sunlit courtyards, and quiet cobbled lanes feel like stepping back in time. Add in the ornate Cúpula of San Ignacio, and you’ve got colour, history, and serious camera-roll material all in one hit.
- Colca Canyon: Brave the lookout point at 3287m. Take in the unrivalled views and spot some Andean Condor birds.
- Puno: If you’ve secretly always wanted to hop on one of these, here’s your chance.
- Puno: Jump on a boat to hop around the reed islands in the world’s highest navigable lake (3657m). And stop off to meet the locals.
- Puno: Spend a day immersed in the rich traditions and heartfelt warmth of the communities living on the islands of Lake Titicaca (AKA the highest navigable lake in the world). A local family will welcome you into their home, where you’ll enjoy a traditional, home-cooked dinner made with fresh, regional ingredients such as quinoa soup, native Andean potatoes, and freshly caught fish from the lake. You’ll have the chance to participate in daily activities like farming & weaving. Or even help prepare a meal. It’s the best way to get a glimpse of their timeless customs and way of life.
- Puno: Stop off at a traditional Peruvian town and get a feel for local life. Step up your cultural knowledge at Pukara’s museum, packed with stories and artefacts from the region. Then take a quick wander through town to soak up the markets, colours, and everyday Andes energy.
- Cusco: Your chance to pick up some mementos at San Pedro Markets and then see Cusco Cathedral, San Blas and Coricancha.
- Cusco: Graze on cancha or cacao nibs as you browse the local wares and see historical sights.
- Sacred Valley: See llamas IRL and learn how Indigenous communities use weaving to share stories, identity, and culture — a tradition passed down without written language (and help keep ancient skills alive by providing sustainable income for local artisans!) Your visit here will help support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities.
- Sacred Valley: See this former heartland of the Incan Empire and hike around the Pisac ruins.
- Machu Picchu: It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! Time to explore the Incan citadel with your new Contiki fam. #travelgoals
What's Included in Your Tour
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Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 11 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
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Included Experience
• Lima: Hit the streets of Lima with a Local Guide
• Explore the vibrant Chinatown before diving into a buzzing market to taste exotic fruits
• Check out Peru’s famous potatoes, corn, chillies and spices
• Then it’s on to artsy Barranco for murals, galleries and the Bridge of Sighs, finishing with ocean views at Love Park
• It's a proper first taste of this wonderful country
• Lima: Start above ground at Lima’s iconic cathedral, then head beneath the city into the San Francisco catacombs
• It’s a maze of underground chambers lined with centuries-old remains and patterns built from bones
• It's equal parts fascinating and spine-tingly (not your average sightseeing stop)
• Arequipa: Get to know the ‘white city’ better
• Explore the highlights like Plaza de Armas and take some pics of the incredible backdrop of volcanoes
• Arequipa: Wander into Santa Catalina, a “city within a city” where bright painted walls, sunlit courtyards, and quiet cobbled lanes feel like stepping back in time
• Add in the ornate Cúpula of San Ignacio, and you’ve got colour, history, and serious camera-roll material all in one hit
• Colca Canyon: Brave the lookout point at 3287m
• Take in the unrivalled views and spot some Andean Condor birds
- Puno: If you’ve secretly always wanted to hop on one of these, here’s your chance.
• Puno: Jump on a boat to hop around the reed islands in the world’s highest navigable lake (3657m)
• And stop off to meet the locals
• Puno: Spend a day immersed in the rich traditions and heartfelt warmth of the communities living on the islands of Lake Titicaca (AKA the highest navigable lake in the world)
• A local family will welcome you into their home, where you’ll enjoy a traditional, home-cooked dinner made with fresh, regional ingredients such as quinoa soup, native Andean potatoes, and freshly caught fish from the lake
• You’ll have the chance to participate in daily activities like farming & weaving
• Or even help prepare a meal
• It’s the best way to get a glimpse of their timeless customs and way of life
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• Puno: Stop off at a traditional Peruvian town and get a feel for local life
• Step up your cultural knowledge at Pukara’s museum, packed with stories and artefacts from the region
• Then take a quick wander through town to soak up the markets, colours, and everyday Andes energy
• Cusco: Your chance to pick up some mementos at San Pedro Markets and then see Cusco Cathedral, San Blas and Coricancha
- Cusco: Graze on cancha or cacao nibs as you browse the local wares and see historical sights.
• Sacred Valley: See llamas IRL and learn how Indigenous communities use weaving to share stories, identity, and culture — a tradition passed down without written language (and help keep ancient skills alive by providing sustainable income for local artisans!) Your visit here will help support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
- Sacred Valley: See this former heartland of the Incan Empire and hike around the Pisac ruins.
• Machu Picchu: It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! Time to explore the Incan citadel with your new Contiki fam
• #travelgoals
Itinerary
Tour Dates & Pricing
All prices are per person in Australian Dollars (AUD), inclusive of GST. Special offers and discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time.
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