This holiday visits the places ticked below. You can design your own itinerary by adding destinations. Select the destinations you would like and click the red button to see full details of the holiday you have chosen.
Day 1 (Tuesday) Lima Fly from the UK to Lima. You are met at the airport and escorted to your hotel (2 nights).
Day 2 (Wednesday) Lima Take the optional Colonial Lima excursion to discover the city’s fascinating past.
Day 3 (Thursday) Arequipa Fly to Arequipa in the morning, then take a tour of the historical centre, including the Santa Catalina Convent (1 night).
Day 4 (Friday) Colca Canyon Leave early for the Colca Canyon, an impressive journey over the Andes reaching almost 5,000m at one point, and passing herds of wild vicuña. After the drive, some of which is on unpaved roads, you arrive at your lodge in time for a welcome swim in the hot volcanic springs (1 night).
Day 5 (Saturday) Arequipa Early morning trip to the edge of the canyon, one mile above the river, where the condors rise on the thermals. You then visit typical highland villages before returning to Arequipa in the evening (1 night).
Day 6 (Sunday) Cusco Morning flight to Cusco. Afternoon free to explore this beautiful city (6 nights).
Day 7 (Monday) Cusco Join the optional Inca Cusco excursion to explore the Inca sites in and around this historic city.
Day 8 (Tuesday) Cusco Take the optional Sacred Valley excursion, visiting the famous market in Pisac and the incredible Inca ruins of Ollantaytambo.
Day 9 (Wednesday) Cusco or Machu Picchu Take the optional excursion to Machu Picchu, which starts with a magical train ride, followed by a guided visit to the ruins. Evening return to Cusco or spend a night here and return on Thursday. Alternatively, take the Short Inca Trail excursion to Machu Picchu.
Days 10 - 11 (Thursday - Friday) Cusco Two free days. Get to know Cusco better; visit some of the 500 Inca sites around the city, the beautiful Moray crop circles or the salt pan terraces of Maras; revisit the Sacred Valley; or perhaps try one of the many adventure sports on offer.
Day 12 (Saturday) Lima Morning flight to Lima. Afternoon free. Go shopping in fashionable Mirafores, visit the famous Gold Museum or try one of the city’s many excellent seafood restaurants (1 night).
Day 13 (Sunday) Fly overnight to the UK.
Day 14 (Monday) Arrival in the UK.
Note: it may be possible to spend two nights in the Colca Canyon. Please ask us if you are interested in this option.
Lima: Bed and Breakfast
Cusco: Bed and Breakfast
Arequipa: Bed and Breakfast
Colca Canyon: Bed and Breakfast