Holidays Peru

Ballestas Islands, Nazca lines, Colca canyon, Lake Titicaca Machu Picchu, City tour and Sacred Valley 15 days.

Embrace many tastes of the culture and admire diverse landscapes, archaeology and nature in this Holidays Peru tour. This trip includes the best Peru land escapes which will delight you with its uniqueness, 15 fun-filled days to experience completely the different flavors of Peru. 

In this tour you'll visit Ballestas Islands an important wildlife reserve, with over 160 species of marine birds and other animals, the Colca Canyon. Twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in North America, Lake Titicaca the highest navigable lake in the world, the ancient capital of the Inca empire Cusco, traveling the sacred valley that preserve remarkable Inca archaeology sites, the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu that contains many buildings, temples and strategic observatories along the way. Holidays Peru without doubt is a true amazing trip through the Peruvian land of the old Inca civilization.

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Holidays Peru itinerary

Day 1 Lima

Arrival in Lima.

Day 2: Pisco

Pisco. Overnight Pisco.

Day 3 Ballestas Islands

The Ballestas Islands is an important wildlife reserve, with over 160 species of marine birds, including Humboldt penguins, cormorants, boobies and pelicans.

Day 4 Nazca

Optional Nazac Lines

Day 5 Arequipa

Morning rest.

Day 6-7 Colca Canyon

North of Arequipa is the amazing Colca Canyon. Twice as deep as the Grand Canyon in North America.

Day 8 Puno

Six hours bus ride to Puno.

Day 9-10 Lake Titicaca/Taquile, Amantani and Uros Island

Lake Titicaca is the highest elevated navigable lake in the world.

Day 11: Cusco

Early morning a private van will pick you up for a a six hours bus ride to Cusco.

Day 12: Day off

Day off.

Day 13: Sacred Valley Pisaq and Ollantaytambo

Machupicchu Sacred Valley, offers stunning Andean mountains views, winding roads and impressive Inca architecture.

Day 14: Machu Picchu

The Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary has been designated as a world heritage natural and Cultural site.

Day 15 Lima

Flight back home.

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What is included

  • Meals Included: All breakfast, 6 lunch, 2 dinners
  • Accommodation: Double occupancy rooms, hotels, hostel, guest houses, camping, lodge, home stay; some nights may be multi-share
  • Transport: Public buses, local flights, train, Motor boat
  • Colca canyon: Guided tour to Colca Canyon
  • Titicaca: Guided tour of Taquile and The Uros Islands
  • Machu Picchu: 2 hours guided tour around Machu Picchu
  • Jungle trip: 2 days in the Amazon
  • Group leader: A group leader throughout the trip. Local guides at Machu Picchu, Ballestas Islands, while Colca canyon and while Titicaca tour

What is not included

  • Nazca lines: Guided tour of The Nazca lines. This is an optional tour its required 6 people as minimum and the price per the tour is 80 USD for 30 to 45 minutes flight. Sometimes it is not possible to fly because it is cloudy.
  • Hotel and meals during the days that passengers want to stay in Cusco, Puno or any of the cities, instead of continuing on with the trip.
  • Transfer form the Airport to the hotel the day at your arrival and the last day when you leave Peru. This can be arange for 20 USD dollars per person
  • City tour or any other activieties not mention in the tour description.

What to bring

Weather can be diferent in Peru because teh Adean mountains, we recommend to bring some warm clothes specially if you travel during May to September the early mornings and nights in Cusco and Puno can be very cold.

Any other items that you wish to pack are at your own discretion however you should attempt to comply with the suggested luggage weight limit.

  • Travel documents: passport, visas, travel insurance certificate, air tickets (with photocopies)
  • Any vaccination certificates required
  • Money: traveller's cheques/cash/credit or debit card, money belt
  • Binoculars, photo or video camera, cover for backpacks, fleece top, windproof/waterproof jacket, small towel and swim wear, 4 shirts/t-shirts, fleece top, sun hat, 1 pair of shorts, 2 pairs of long trousers, 1 pair hiking pants/track pants, hiking boots/ sturdy walking shoes, sport sandals, sunblock, sunglasses, watch or alarm clock, flashlight.
  • Refillable water bottle and water purification tables - No plastic water bottles (from bottled water you can purchase at a supermarket). Hard plastic bottles sold on camping stores are OK.
  • First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, aspirin, band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking).
  • Day pack to carry your personal items during the day and the hiking tour

Holidays Peru notes

All the services in this Holidays package including food, buses and hotels are good, safe and clean. The hotels and hostels are very nice and they are always located in safe places in all the cities that you will visit.

We work with some of these hotels: