Peru Highlights Adventure 14D/13N (from Lima)
Peru Highlights Adventure 14D/13N (from Lima)
14 Days Starting in Lima, Peru and ending in Cusco, Peru
Visiting: Lima, Huacachina, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Amantani Island, Cuzco, Aguas Calientes, Cusco
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Tour code:
56127
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on a 14-day adventure through Peru, starting in Lima, the "City of Kings." Marvel at the wildlife in the Ballestas Islands and Colca Canyon, and experience the thrill of sandboarding down giant dunes in Huacachina. Explore ancient ruins in the Sacred Valley and immerse yourself in Peru's rich culture. Visit the floating islands of Lake Titicaca and stay with local families on Amantani Island. Discover the historical treasures of Lima, Arequipa, and Cusco, and culminate your journey with a guided tour of the iconic Machu Picchu. This tour offers a perfect blend of active adventure and cultural exploration, with comfortable accommodations and guided activities throughout.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Cuzco, Peru
Location: Lima
Welcome to Lima, the "City of Kings". Upon arrival to the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 2 : Lima, Peru
Location: Lima
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, you will embark on an exciting city tour where you will discover Lima’s best attractions in its three historical periods: pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern.
Day 3 : Lima - Huacachina, Peru
Location: Huacachina
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early in the morning, you’ll take the regular bus towards the small city of Paracas and you’ll take the excursion to the Ballestas Islands. Once in Ica, our local representative will meet you and will transfer to your hotel located in the Huacachina area.
Day 4 : Huacachina, Peru
Location: Huacachina
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a free day in Huacachina. If you feel adventurous, you can practice sandboarding!
Day 5 : Huacachina - Arequipa, Peru
Location: Arequipa
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning, you will take your bus towards the city of Nazca. At night, you’ll take the overnight regular local bus towards the city of Arequipa.
Day 6 : Arequipa, Peru
Location: Arequipa
Arrival in Arequipa at around 7:00 am and enjoy the rest of the day free to explore the city on your own.
Day 7 : Arequipa - Colca, Peru
Location: Colca Canyon
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning, you will board the bus and will drive northwest following a paved road towards the “Colca Canyon”. By the afternoon you will go to swim and relax at the Hot Springs of the Colca Valley. After sunset, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Day 8 : Colca - Puno, Peru
Location: Puno
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning, you will be driving towards the “Cruz Del Condor”, a natural lookout point where we can see Condors flying over the canyon. Afterwards, you will return to the village of Chivay and will head towards the city of Puno.
Day 9 : Puno - Amantani Island, Peru
Location: Amantani Island
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start off your boat excursion of Lake Titicaca by visiting “The Uros Floating Islands”. Then, you continue your journey towards “Amantani Island”, where you will spend the rest of the day and the night.
Day 10 : Amantani Island - Puno, Peru
Location: Puno
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will have to say goodbye to your local family and go down to the harbor to board the boat again and head to Taquile Island. Then travel back to Puno by boat.
Day 11 : Puno - Cuzco, Peru
Location: Cuzco
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today you’ll travel to Cuzco on an especial bus service that stops along the way, showing you the highlights of this road. Once in Cuzco, you will have a pre-departure briefing in the afternoon.
Day 12 : Cuzco - Aguas Calientes, Peru
Location: Aguas Calientes
Meals Included: Lunch
We will travel out of Cuzco towards the Sacred Valley of the Incas and make some stopes at Corao, Pisac, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. Then, board the train heading for Aguas Calientes.
Day 13 : Aguas Calientes - Cuzco, Peru
Location: Cuzco
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take an early bus to Machu Picchu to enter the site as it opens. Your guide will meet you for a guided visit to the archaeological site. Then, take the return train back to Ollantaytambo and bus to Cuzco late in the day.
Day 14: Cuzco, Peru
Location: Cusco
Meals Included: Breakfast
Say goodbye to Peru (B)
At the appropriate time, our driver will transfer you to the airport to take your departure flight. Safe travels ahead!
What's Included
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Accommodation
13 Nights in hostels, 3 or 4-star hotels
2N in Lima
2N in Huacachina
1N overnight bus from Nazca to Arequipa
1N in Arequipa
1N in Colca
2N in Puno
1N in Amantani Island (very basic accommodation)
2N in Cuzco
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Transport
Airport Transfers
Regular bus ticket from Lima to Paracas
Regular bus ticket from Paracas to Ica
Arrival and departure private transfers in Ica
Regular bus ticket from Ica to Nazca
Transfer from Colca to Puno
Round Trip tourist train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes
Round Trip tourist bus Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu
Airport transfers, train and bus transportation
Bus Ollantaytambo to Cuzco
Tourist bus ticket from Puno to Cuzco (with visits on route) -
Meals
11B/3L/1D
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Activities
Active adventure and city exploration
Half-Day City Tour in Lima
Excursion to Ballestas Islands (transfers to/from the dock is not included)
Explore Nazca
Explore Arequipa
Excursion to Colca (including stops on the way)
Visit to La Caleta Hot Springs
Half-Day visit to the Cruz del Condor viewpoint and the canyon
Visit to Taquile Island
Guided visit to Sacred Valley (entrance fee not included)
Machu Picchu guided visit
Excursion to the Titicaca Lake including Uros Islands and the Community of Amantani -
Guides
English speaking guide for certain activities
What's Not Included
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International and/or domestic flights
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Transfers to/from the dock for Ballestas Islands
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Entrance fee to Sacred Valley
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Other activities
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Meals not specified in the itinerary
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Personal expenses and gratuities
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Travel insurance
Mode of Transport
Travel includes airport transfers, regular bus tickets between cities, private transfers in Ica, a round trip tourist train to Aguas Calientes, and a tourist bus ticket from Puno to Cuzco with visits en route.
Accommodation
Enjoy 13 nights in a mix of hostels, 3 or 4-star hotels, and a very basic accommodation on Amantani Island. Stay includes 2 nights in Lima, 2 nights in Huacachina, 1 night on an overnight bus, and various other locations.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see on the Ballestas Islands excursion?
On the Ballestas Islands excursion, you can expect to see over 200 types of migratory and resident birds, including Peruvian Pelicans, Belcher’s gulls, Humboldt penguins, guanay cormorants, red-legged cormorants, Inca terns, Peruvian boobies, and turkey vultures. Additionally, you will see hundreds of sea lions and the shy Humboldt penguins.
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What activities are available in Huacachina?
In Huacachina, you can explore the surroundings of the lagoon, go for a ride with buggies out in the desert, and practice sandboarding.
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What can I expect during the visit to the Colca Canyon?
During the visit to the Colca Canyon, you will drive through Pampas Cañahuas National Reserve where you may spot vicuñas and alpacas. You will stop at the highest point of the trip, 'The Lookout Point of the Andes,' and visit the village of Chivay. In the afternoon, you can swim and relax at the Hot Springs of the Colca Valley.
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What is the accommodation like on Amantani Island?
On Amantani Island, you will stay in a mud brick house with beds and many blankets. The accommodation is very basic with shared drop-toilets and no showers.
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What is included in the guided visit to Machu Picchu?
The guided visit to Machu Picchu includes an early bus ride to the site, a guided tour of approximately 2 hours, and plenty of free time to explore on your own. You also have the option to climb Huayna Picchu or walk to the Inti Punku (Sun Gate) for panoramic views.
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What are the highlights of the Sacred Valley Tour?
The Sacred Valley Tour includes visits to the village of Corao, the ancient Inca town of Pisac, the town of Urubamba for lunch, and the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo. You will also have time to explore local marketplaces and enjoy scenic viewpoints along the way.
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What can I expect during the Lake Titicaca boat excursion?
During the Lake Titicaca boat excursion, you will visit the Uros Floating Islands and learn about the Uros people's way of life. You will then travel to Amantani Island, where you will stay with a local family, explore ancient ruins, and attend a traditional Andean party. The next day, you will visit Taquile Island, known for its high-quality knitted goods.
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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