Grand Peru — Coast, Andes & Amazon
Lima · Paracas · Ica · Arequipa · Colca Canyon · Lake Titicaca · Cusco · Sacred Valley · Machu Picchu · Tambopata
Coast to cloud forest, unhurried
The fullest expression of Peru — from the Pacific and the pisco valleys, up through the white city of Arequipa and the Colca canyon, across the reed islands of Titicaca to Cusco and Machu Picchu, and down at last into the Amazon.
Twenty considered days, with time to let each place settle before the next. Like every journey I design, it stays yours to reshape — in pace, in comfort and in the moments that matter most to you.
Places you'll visit
What's included
Included in your journey
- Private transfers and ground transport throughout
- Expert local guides at each destination
- The scenic tourist train to Machu Picchu
- A boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands and a river trip in Tambopata
- Selected tastings and cultural experiences along the way
- Boutique accommodation chosen to your style
Not included
- International flights to and from Peru
- Travel insurance
- Peru entry requirements or visa fees, where applicable
- Meals not listed in your final itinerary
- Gratuities, drinks and personal expenses
- Optional excursions and activities
Prices are per person, based on two adults sharing a double room in budget 3-star accommodation. International flights are not included — we quote them separately according to your dates and preferences.
The itinerary
- Days 1–2
Lima
The historic centre — Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, the San Francisco monastery and its catacombs — the Larco Museum, the Magic Water Circuit, and the food of Miraflores and Barranco.
- Day 3
Paracas
The Ballestas Islands, with their sea lions, Humboldt penguins and seabirds, and the wild shores of the Paracas National Reserve.
- Day 4
Ica
The Huacachina oasis, a dune-buggy ride and sandboarding, and a wine and pisco tasting at a traditional cellar.
- Days 5–7
Arequipa
The historic centre, the Santa Catalina Monastery, and the Yanahuara and Carmen Alto viewpoints beneath the volcanoes.
- Days 8–9
Colca Canyon
Condor watching at the Cruz del Cóndor, thermal springs, and an overnight in Chivay.
- Days 10–11
Lake Titicaca
The floating Uros islands and the island of Taquile, out on the highest navigable water in the world.
- Days 12–15
Cusco & the Sacred Valley
A city tour and the Sacred Valley — Pisac, Ollantaytambo and the Maras salt pans.
- Day 16
Machu Picchu
The Inca citadel, with the option of Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain.
- Days 17–19
Tambopata
The Tambopata National Reserve and its wildlife — macaws, monkeys and caimans — and a boat trip on the Madre de Dios river.
- Day 20
Return to Lima
A final morning before the journey home.
Along the way
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Designed personally by Patricia
Peruvian-born and based in the UK for nearly 25 years, Patricia designs every itinerary herself and knows the guides, cooks and families along the way in person. You deal directly with her — never a call centre.
Every day here is a starting point — reshaped, in full, around your budget, your style and your palate.
