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Peru With Machu Picchu

Expert Travel Director and professional driver throughout the journey
Hotel tips, charges and local taxes all included
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$5,876 pp twin share

9 nights

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Cusco Landscape Peru

Map Peru Machu Picchu Small Group Guided Tour ZPER 2026

Peru With Machu Picchu

Departs 6 March 2027 Returns 27 November 2028

Duration9 nights

OperatorInsight Vacations

StyleTour

HighlightA ten-day small group journey through Peru, from colonial Lima and the Sacred Valley to the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu

Guided tour of the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. Visit to the salt pans of Maras in the Sacred Valley. Private planetarium tour in Cusco exploring Andean astronomy

Feast on Peruvian delicacies in Lima, tour the ancient Korikancha temple in Cusco and adventure through the Ollantaytambo ruins of Machu Picchu, on this 10-Day exploration of Peru. Embark on a Private Planetarium Tour in Cusco and uncover the influence of astronomy on Andean culture. Join a Local Expert in Machu Picchu for a guided tour through the ancient ruins—set high in the Andes against breathtaking backdrops. Visit the salt pans of Maras in the Sacred Valley where the Incas used to harvest the mineral and visit with a local Quechua Weaver to learn their ancient weaving techinques in a private presentation. In Paracus, be sure to pause at the Pisco distillery to sample this tasty local aperitif.

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When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs

6 March 2027

Returns

27 November 2028

Duration

9 nights

From pp twin share

$5,876 pp

06 Mar 2027 - 15 Mar 2027
from $5,875.50 pp twin share *
27 Mar 2027 - 05 Apr 2027
from $6,473 pp twin share *
17 Apr 2027 - 26 Apr 2027
from $5,875.50 pp twin share *
01 May 2027 - 10 May 2027
from $6,473 pp twin share *
15 May 2027 - 24 May 2027
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12 Jun 2027 - 21 Jun 2027
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26 Jun 2027 - 05 Jul 2027
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10 Jul 2027 - 19 Jul 2027
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31 Jul 2027 - 09 Aug 2027
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14 Aug 2027 - 23 Aug 2027
from $6,473 pp twin share *
28 Aug 2027 - 06 Sep 2027
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11 Sep 2027 - 20 Sep 2027
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25 Sep 2027 - 04 Oct 2027
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09 Oct 2027 - 18 Oct 2027
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16 Oct 2027 - 25 Oct 2027
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06 Nov 2027 - 15 Nov 2027
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20 Nov 2027 - 29 Nov 2027
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04 Mar 2028 - 13 Mar 2028
from $6,495 pp twin share *
25 Mar 2028 - 03 Apr 2028
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15 Apr 2028 - 24 Apr 2028
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29 Apr 2028 - 08 May 2028
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13 May 2028 - 22 May 2028
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10 Jun 2028 - 19 Jun 2028
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24 Jun 2028 - 03 Jul 2028
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08 Jul 2028 - 17 Jul 2028
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29 Jul 2028 - 07 Aug 2028
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12 Aug 2028 - 21 Aug 2028
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26 Aug 2028 - 04 Sep 2028
from $6,495 pp twin share *
09 Sep 2028 - 18 Sep 2028
from $6,495 pp twin share *
23 Sep 2028 - 02 Oct 2028
from $6,495 pp twin share *

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
Welcome to Lima
Arrive in Lima, a capital shaped by history, culture and one of Latin America’s most influential food scenes. Home to a UNESCO-listed historic centre, Lima was once the seat of Spanish rule in South America and still carries that significance today. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and settle in before meeting your Travel Director and fellow small group travellers this evening for dinner with drinks, a relaxed first introduction to the journey ahead.
2
Explore Lima
Explore the colourful capital of Peru this morning with your Local Expert. Discover its colonial heritage, taking in key landmarks such as the Cathedral of Lima, the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace and City Hall. Visit Casa Aliaga, an impressive mansion that's been home to the Aliaga family for 17 generations. For those with an appreciation for art and history, enjoy a visit to Museo Larco, a renowned private museum nestled in the Pueblo Libre District. Rated as one of South America's top museums, it houses the world’s largest collection of Pre-Columbian art. Enjoy lunch set in an 18th-century garden at Cafe del Museo Larco, where regional Peruvian dishes draw on centuries-old traditions. Dine beneath bougainvillea-draped terraces in the grounds of a vice-royal mansion, part of one of Lima’s most storied colonial estates. Afterwards, a Local Expert will guide you through the museum's treasured collection, offering fascinating insights into Peru’s ancient civilisations and spiritual traditions.
3
Lima to Sacred Valley
Take a transfer to the airport in the morning, where you'll catch your flight to the ancient capital of Cusco. Begin your tour of the Sacred Valley, while taking in impressive views on your scenic drive along the way. After a few stunning photo stops, enjoy lunch at Altar Inca, surrounded by some of the most impressive views of the region. Enjoy a leisurely trip to your hotel for the next couple of nights, where the evening is yours to do as you please. We recommend that you rest in order to adjust to the altitude comfortably.
4
Explore Sacred Valley
Spend the day in the Sacred Valley, where ancient ingenuity, living traditions and local flavours come together. Visit the Maras Salt Mines with a Local Expert and see the thousands of terraced pools still used to harvest salt, before continuing to Moray, where the Incas created circular terraces believed to have been used for agricultural experimentation. Later, head to Laguna Piuray for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience weaving demonstration, revealing how textiles continue to shape personal and regional identity in the Andes. Then enjoy an experience at Laguna Piuray. Sit down to a traditional lunch, cooked in the earth with hot stones and accompanied by local musicians, before learning to play the zampoña, a traditional Andean panpipe.
5
Explore Machu Picchu
Begin the day in Ollantaytambo, where the surviving stone streets and terraces still reflect the layout of an Inca town. Visit the ruins with a Local Expert, then stop at a local home in the old town to meet the family who live there and learn more about daily life in the village. Later, enjoy your travels as you board IncaRail’s The Prime train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, travelling in superior comfort with an Andean-inspired tasting and live music on board. On arrival, visit Machu Picchu with a Local Expert, who will guide your Small Group through the 15th-century citadel and explain the significance of its architecture, engineering and mountain setting.
6
Machu Picchu at Leisure
Take in the breathtaking landscapes of Machu Picchu for a second time. Spend your morning exploring at your own pace, with your Travel Director on hand to answer any queries you may have. The remainder of your day is at your leisure. Relax back at your hotel or perhaps explore the town of Aguas Calientes on your own.
7
On to Cusco
Board your IncaRail 360 train to Ollantaytambo after breakfast, then continue to Cusco, once the capital of the Inca Empire and still one of Peru’s most important historic cities. You’ll join a Local Expert for a walking tour through the old centre, including Plaza Mayor, the 12-Angled Stone and Koricancha, once the most important temple in the Inca Empire. Enjoy an after-hours visit to the Cusco Planetarium to see the southern sky through dome projections, Inca constellations and Andean astronomy, with telescope observation when conditions allow.
8
Exploring Cusco
Explore the Inca sites above Cusco this morning, where ceremonial spaces, defensive outposts and monumental stonework reveal how the empire shaped its capital. Visit Tambomachay, Puka Pukara and Qenqo before continuing to Sacsayhuaman, whose vast zigzag walls still overlook the city. After lunch, explore further with Insight Choice. Visit San Pedro Market with a Local Expert to one of Cusco’s most traditional market halls. Here, you’ll buy local food products that will later be donated to the community. Or step inside Cusco Cathedral on Plaza de Armas to see gilded altars, carved woodwork and paintings from the Cusco School, where colonial art and Inca heritage meet.
9
Leisure time in Cusco
Spend the day at leisure in Cusco, with time to explore more of this historic Andean city at your own pace. You may wish to join an Optional Experience to ChocoMuseo to learn more about cacao and the chocolate-making process, or choose an Optional Experience to Rainbow Mountain for a striking high-altitude landscape beyond the city. You could also spend time around Plaza de Armas, browse the artisan shops of San Blas or visit San Pedro Market for a look at local produce and everyday life in the city. This evening, join your fellow Small Group travellers for dinner at Inka Grill and share memories of your journey through Peru and the landscapes of the Andes.
10
Depart Cusco
It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow travellers as your trip comes to an end. Take a private transfer to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with a local specialty representing the destination.
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes.
We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver.
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing.
Prices include economy air and air-related charges for the flights between Lima - Cusco.

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