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Ancient Incas, Wildlife, Natural Wonders, Colonial Gems & the Mystic Nasca Lines

Koricancha Tour - 20 Night Itinerary

A comprehensive tour from Lima to the Amazon, ancient Inca sites, a scenic train to Lake Titicaca, colonial cities, condors and a flight over the Nazca Lines.

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Travel Highlights

  • Discover historic Lima, its fascinating museums and excellent fusion cuisine
  • Immerse yourself in the Amazon rainforest staying in a riverside lodge 
  • Explore the Sacred Valley of the Incas with beautiful landscapes, local markets and ancient ruins
  • Take the train to the legendary archaeological site of Machu Picchu
  • Spend 2-nights in the Inca capital of Cusco and explore its nearby ruins
  • Enjoy a scenic train journey across the Andean Altiplano 
  • Stay on the shores of Lake Titicaca and visit the Uros and Taquille Islands 
  • Observe mighty condors souring though the Colca Canyon
  • Visit Arequipa with its incredible convent and fascinating history
  • Take an extraordinary flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines
  • Enjoy a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, a haven for marine birds

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Lima's Plaza Mayor with the grand Cathedral, a colonial landmark in Peru's historic capital.
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Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Fly to Lima

Depart the UK on a daytime flight to Lima. On arrival, our guide will transfer you to your chosen hotel for a 2-night stay including breakfast.


Thursday, 04 June 2026

Guided tour of Lima

Enjoy a guided tour of Lima today with our guide, visiting the vast plazas and old houses with ornately carved balconies and the famous Museo Arqueologico Rafael Larco Herrera featuring the finest gold and silver collection from Ancient Peru and unusual erotic archaeological collection.

Allpa Hotel
Lima - Tourist Hotel

Allpa

This small contemporary hotel is located in the heart of Miraflores, with plenty of access to local conveniences such as restaurants and shops. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and modern although simple in character, and all with modern amenities such as WiFi, air conditioning and private facilities. The hotel has a bar and restaurant serving…

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Dazzler Miraflores
Lima - First Hotel

Dazzler Miraflores

Dazzler Miraflores is located in the vibrant Miraflores district of Lima.

The 140 air-conditioned rooms are modern and bright, perfect for your stay in the city. Classic rooms have double or twin beds, private bathroom, TV, desk with ergonomic chair, minibar, coffee maker, and safe. There are larger triple rooms for those travelling as a group…

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Miraflores Park Plaza
Lima - Deluxe Hotel

Belmond Miraflores Park

The Belmond Miraflores Park is a deluxe oceanfront boutique hotel surrounded by a lush gardens, located in Miraflores, one of Limas most exclusive residential districts.

A modern exterior hides a touch of finesse throughout the hotel, whose 81 rooms and suites are luxuriously decorated with marble and granite bathrooms and king size beds. The observatory Restaurant on…

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Macaws perched on a tree in the Tambopata rainforest of Peru.
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Friday, 05 June 2026

Fly to the Peruvian Amazon

This morning, fly to Puerto Maldonado - the gateway to the Peruvian Amazon. On arrival, our guide will transfer you to your chosen lodge in the Tambopata National Reserve for a 3-night stay including all meals. The rest of the day is at leisure.


Saturday, 06 June 2026

Exploring the Amazon rainforest

Today choose from a range of guided tours and excursions including: visit the macaw claylicks. Travel by boat to the Chuncho Clay Lick inside the Tambopata National Reserve to see macaws descend to eat clay lick on clear mornings; canopy tower. Enjoy spectacular views of the vast expanses of the Amazon Rainforest. You will have good chances of spotting toucans, parrots, macaws or mixed species canopy flocks; jungle farm. Visit a working jungle farm and a real Brazil nut concession to learn about the way of life in the rain forest; oxbow lake. Explore Lake Condenado on a catamaran, looking for wildlife such a hoatzin, caiman or horned screamers.


Sunday, 07 June 2026

Exploring the Amazon rainforest

A further day to explore the Amazon rainforest. Perhaps take a guided trek and discover the unique flora, fauna, wildlife and birds. Or take a kayak trip on the river.

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Tambopata Amazon Lodges - Tourist Lodge

Tambopata Ecolodge

Tambopata Ecolodge is situated on the banks of the Tambopata River in the Tambopata National Reserve, a protected area located in the southeastern region of Madre de Dios. The lodge has delightful cabins made from wood and thatched with woven leaves and screened to protect from insects.  By day, enjoy the remarkable attractions of the…

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Refugio Amazonas
Tambopata Amazon Lodges - First Lodge

Refugio Amazonas

Refugio Amazonas is a 32-bedroom lodge four hours from the Puerto Maldonado airport. It is ideal for science enthusiasts, soft adventurers and families. Refugio Amazonas is located in a 200-hectare private reserve within the buffer zone of the Tambopata National Reserve.

With varnished tropical hardwood floors, rooms are 45 square meters, and have an open verandah…

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Tambopata Amazon Lodges - Deluxe Lodge

Reserva Amazonica

The wildlife in the area is remarkable, from giant and colourful macaws, to toucans, parrots, tapirs, tamarind monkeys, owls, Southern Amazon Red squirrels, as well as a large variety of monkeys. Reserva Amazonica also holds the world record for ant species in a single place (362 species).

The lodge offers spacious facilities and well-equipped private cabins,…

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Smiling Peruvian girls in colourful traditional clothing, Sacred Valley Cultural Heritage.
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Monday, 08 June 2026

Fly to Cusco & onto the Sacred Valley

Transfer to Puerto Maldonado airport and fly to Cusco. On arrival, our guide will transfer you to your chosen hotel in the Sacred Valley for a 3-night stay including breakfast. The rest of the day is at leisure.


Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Guided tour of the Sacred Valley

An early start today for a full day tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas visiting colourful Chinchero market known for its woven handcrafts. Continue to the Moray ruins, used by the Incas as a type of open-air crop laboratory. Our next stop is Maras pre-Inca salt mines located on a wide-open hill above the Urubamba Valley. Continue to the huge fortress of Ollantaytambo, the archaeological complex believed to have been a gigantic agricultural, administrative, social, religious and military centre. Our final stop is Pisac, a small colonial village built by Viceroy Francisco de Toledo on the ruins of an Inca citadel. We drive up the mountain above the town for a short visit to the Pisac ruins and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside, before returning to your hotel.


Wednesday, 10 June 2026

At leisure

A day free to relax at your hotel or take an optional guided walk in the Sacred Valley, perhaps go horse riding or take a cooking class.

Pakaritampu
Sacred Valley of the Incas - Tourist Hotel

Pakaritampu

The Pakaritampu Hotel is located in Ollantaytambo in the heart of the Sacred Valley; ideally situated for exploring the Sacred Valley, starting the Inca Trail, and taking the train to Aguas Calientes. The hotel has large gardens hosting a variety of local plants and flowers and is a series of four separate buildings, built according…

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Casa Andina Premium
Sacred Valley of the Incas - First Hotel

Casa Andina Premium

Casa Andina Premium Sacred Valley is located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, just 10 km from Ollantaytambo train station. The hotel is surrounded by beautiful gardens and offers an Andean spa and a Gym, restaurant, bar, room service, telescope to view the night sky and business centre with internet access. From…

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Sol y Luna - Relais & Chateaux
Sacred Valley of the Incas - Luxury Hotel

Sol Y Luna, Relais & Chateaux

Located in Huicho in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Sol y Luna has a stunning setting between the snow-capped mountain ranges of the Cordillera del Vilcanota and the Cordillera del Vilcabamba.

The hotel is a series of adobe bungalows, each with private facilities and a terrace, decorated in a rustic style and set…

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The ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu unfolds beneath towering peaks and a misty Andean sky.
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Thursday, 11 June 2026

Machu Picchu

This morning board the train in Ollantaytambo through the scenic Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes village at the foot of Machu Picchu. After an included, our guide will take you on a tour of Machu Picchu. In late afternoon, we take the bus down to Aguas Calientes, where you check into your chosen hotel for a 1-night stay including breakfast. 

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Machu Picchu - Tourist Hotel

El Mapi

A smart and contemporary hotel, located in the heart of Machu Picchu town (Aguas Calientes); the perfect spot to start enjoying a once in lifetime experience to the Citadel of Machu Picchu: the Lost City of the Incas. El Mapi hotel is located just a few steps from the main square and the train station,…

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Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
Machu Picchu - First Hotel

Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo

Conveniently located next to the train station in Aguas Calientes, all cabanas have spacious rooms with en-suete bathrooms and are set amongst dense vegetation with gardens spread through the grounds, linked by winding paths. there is a restaurant & bar, a spa, walks and an orchid trail, that combined with the lush vegetation of the…

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Belmond Sanctuary Lodge
Machu Picchu - Deluxe Lodge

Sanctuary Lodge, Belmond Hotels

Set in its own gardens and the only hotel in such close proximity to the magical ruins, the Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge offers twenty-nine well-appointed rooms and two suites. Also located just outside the gates to the Lost city of the Incas, this beautiful hotel is the only one to command views of the site.…

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Cusco Plaza de Armas
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Friday, 12 June 2026

Machu Picchu & train to Cusco

This morning you have the opportunity to re-visit Machu Picchu or to climb Huayna Picchu, a steep climb but well worth it for the fantastic views of the valley and a different perspective of Machu Picchu. Alternatively, perhaps back along the Inca Trail to Intipunku (the Gate of the Sun), and the first sight one has of Machu Picchu if walking the Inca Trail. In the afternoon, take the train to Cusco, where you check into your chosen hotel for a 2-night stay including breakfast.


Saturday, 13 June 2026

Guided tour of Cusco & nearby ruins

Enjoy a guided tour of Cusco visiting the famous Cathedral in the main square and the Koricancha, the Spanish church built on Inca stone foundations. We then drive to the mountains above Cusco to visit the archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, a mighty fortress built using massive stones of which some weigh over 100 tons. On the return we stop at a vantage point above Cusco for a superb view of the city and the surrounding mountains. 

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Cusco - Tourist Hotel

Tierra Viva Centro

Located just 4 blocks away from the main square in the historical centre of Cusco, the Terra Viva Hotel has a lovely enclosed colonial terrace to relax.

There are 43 rooms all overlooking the terrace, each with private bathroom and a safe.

Public areas include the breakfast dining area and internet centre.

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Cusco - First Hotel

Novotel

The Novotel Cusco offers a charming colonial atmosphere with modern touches, just 3 blocks from the Historic Centre. Admire the Plaza de las Armas, Cathedral of Cusco and visit the ruins of Sacsayhuaman, just 12 minutes from the hotel.

The rooms are spacious, with private bathroom, mini bar, fridge, kettle, telephone, TV, free Wi-Fi and…

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Belmond Monasterio
Cusco - Luxury Hotel

Belmond Monasterio de Cusco

Built 300 years ago atop Inca foundations, the building was originally the Seminary of San Antonio Abad. In 1995, the seminary was tastefully converted into a luxury hotel while still preserving its original architecture of arched galleries surrounding two elegant colonial style courtyards. The Belmond Monasterio de Cusco is  Cuzco's premier hotel, providing its guests…

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Lake Titicaca
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Sunday, 14 June 2026

Scenic train journey to Puno

Transfer to the train station and board the Peru Rail Titicaca Train to Lake Titicaca - a truly once-in-a-lifetime adventure though some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The train features an open-air observatory car, allowing guests to enjoy majestic views while listening to typical music of the Peruvian highlands. Enjoy gourmet breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea served at your seat. On arrival in Puno, our guide will transfer you to your chosen hotel for a 3-night stay including breakfast. 


Monday, 15 June 2026

Exploring Lake Titicaca

Today, opt for a range of activities and excursions with expert local guides, including nature and archaeology adventures, visiting living cultures in the local villages, colonial churches and islands like Taquile and perhaps most unique of all, the nearby man-made floating islands of the Uros people. 


Tuesday, 16 June 2026

At leisure

A final day to enjoy the highest navigable lake in the world. Perhaps visit a local family a learn about their hand weaving processes. 

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Puno & Lake Titicaca - Tourist Hotel

Tierra Viva

Located on Jirón Grau, in the historic centre of Puno, only one block away from the Cathedral and easy access to the main square. It is also close to Lima Street, which is the most commercial and cosmopolitan street in the city where you can enjoy the best restaurants, popular art shops, and artistic bars.

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Casa Andina Premium
Puno & Lake Titicaca - First Hotel

Casa Andina Private Collection

Located on the shores of Lake Titicaca, in the surroundings of Puno city, the Casa Andina Private Collection Puno sits at 3,800 meters above sea level. Each of the 46 rooms includes a cable TV, heating, telephone, safe deposit box and a large private bathroom with hairdryer. The hotel features an excellent restaurant with stunning…

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Puno & Lake Titicaca - Deluxe Lodge

Titilaka Lodge

Experience Lake Titicaca on a secluded private peninsula staying in a luxury lodge on the lake shore.

Titilaka Lodge features sumptuous lake view suites, intimate fireside dining, wraparound terraces, and a heated outdoor pool. A serene setting, surrounded by incomparably blue waters, graced with dramatic dawns and spectacular sunsets.

The lodge is all-inclusive, with 18…

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Tourist at Colca Canyon viewpoint overlooking dramatic Andean mountain scenery in Peru.
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Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Travel to the Colca Canyon

This morning enjoy a scenic drive to Chivay, your base for exploring the stunning Colca Canyon, the world's deepest canyon and is home to many small traditional villages, as well as being the habitat of the Andean Condor. Visit the Spring Waters of La Calera, the village of Sibayo and check into your chosen hotel or lodge for a 2-night stay including all meals.


Thursday, 18 June 2026

Observing the Andean Condor

Today visit the Cruz del Condor view point where you can admire one of the deepest canyons in the world as well as the most sacred bird 'the Andea Condor' soaring on the early morning thermals. It is an amazing sight in a beautiful setting. Return to Chivay where you have lunch. In the afternoon we will visit the Village of Coporaque, where you can admire the most ancient church of the province and enjoy the relaxed ambiance.

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Colca Canyon - Tourist Hotel

Casa Andina Standard

A rustic, relaxed, intimate and lovely hotel located in Chivay, gateway to the Colca Canyon.

The public areas include a restaurant serving international and local dishes - and a bar. 

Each of the 51 rooms is in the design of a stone house with wooden floors. They have a large bed, desk safe and private bathroom with…

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Colca Lodge
Colca Canyon - First Lodge

Colca Lodge

Colca Lodge is located in one of the most spectacular regions of southern Peru, the Colca Valley, 3250 meters (10660 feet) above sea level. The hotel is built on the banks of the River Colca and is surrounded by hundreds of pre-Inca agricultural terraces that have been declared a Peruvian National Heritage. Colca Lodge employs earth,…

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Colca Canyon - Luxury Tented Camp

Puqio

Jagged canyon ledges, soaring condors, ethereal grasslands, pre-Incan terraces still in use today, and a river believed to flow directly into the Milky Way – welcome to Peru’s Colca Valley. Deep in the heart of this other-worldly land, Puqio’s tented camp reflects the simplicity and beauty of the surrounding landscape, with luxury canvas accommodation and…

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Arequipa's Plaza de Armas and Cathedral with El Misti volcano in the distance.
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Friday, 19 June 2026

Drive to Arequipa

Today we travel by road visiting the villages of Ichupampa, Lari and Madrigal and then onto Chivay. In the afternoon, drive to the beautiful colonial city of Arequipa where you check into your chosen hotel for a 2-night stay including breakfast.


Saturday, 20 June 2026

Guided tour of Arequipa

Enjoy a guided tour of Arequipa today, visiting the church of La Compania and other colonial buildings, including the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. Continue to the enormous Santa Catalina Convent, built in 1579. This beautiful historical monument is a maze of colourful alleyways and rooms, providing a fascinating insight into the way nuns once lived. A real highlight of this trip. 

Hotel Posada Monasterio Arequipa
Arequipa - Tourist Hotel

Posada Del Monasterio San Augustin

In a perfect location in front of the Convent of Santa Catalina, the characterful San Agustin Posada del Monasterio Hotel is a traditional Sillar house dating back to the 18th century. It has been completely restored preserving its architectural heritage with modern touches.

The hotel has 46 rooms, a restaurant serving international and local dishes and…

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Casa Andina Premium

Formerly the old Mint, the Casa Andina Premium Arequipa has been beautifully restored into a modern first class hotel with lots of character. The hotel is well located in front of the Santa Catalina Convent and within easy walking distance from the Plaza de Armas.

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Cirqa Relais & Chateaux, Arequipa
Arequipa - Deluxe Hotel

Cirqa Relais & Châteaux Hotel

The Cirqa Relais & Châteaux hotel is located only one block away from the city’s main square. The striking historic complex formed part of the San Agustin church and lies within walking distance of many of Arequipa’s architectural jewels. 

Honouring this original concept, Cirqa is a place of both rest and fine cuisine. In the parador,…

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Paracas
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Sunday, 21 June 2026

Flight over the Nazca Lines

This morning, fly to Lima. You will be met at the airport and taken by road to Paracas (4 hours). The road takes you along the coastal desert landscapes, crossing small, green fields along the banks of seasonal rivers that flow from the Andes to the Pacific ocean. 

Here, enjoy a special flight the view the mysterious Nazca Lines, drawn with spectacular perfection in the hills by the gods, aliens, giants or ordinary people - no-one really knows!. Observe 18 figures including various reptiles, a monkey, a spider, fish and birds.The biggest figures measure 80 meters long. 

Tomorrow we will visit the Ballestas Islands teaming with sea lions and marine birds.

We stay overnight in Paracas at the Hotel Paracas, a luxury Collection with swimming pool and including breakfast. 

Enjoy the sunshine and chill by the pool

 

 

 

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Paracas & Ballestas Islands - Luxury Hotel

Hotel Paracas

Located 3 hours south from Lima, facing the Paracas National Reserve, where natural beaches and a great variety of wildlife are preserved. The hotel offers world-class facilities, a private dock, the city’s only luxury spa, exquisite local and international cuisine and exciting experiences that will allow you to be in touch with nature.

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Monday, 22 June 2026

Ballestas Islands & return to Lima

Enjoy an early morning excursion by boat to the Ballestas Islands, a National Reserve that boasts a highest concentration of marine birds.

The islands lie off the coast, and are a hive of activity throughout the year. Birds vie for positions and many nests are perched precariously on tiny ledges high above the water.

The islands themselves are beautiful, with eroded caves and inlets, and sea lions frolicking around in our wake. We will see gannets, pelicans, and maybe the elusive Humboldt Penguins.

In the afternoon, drive to Lima and transfer to your chosen hotel for a 1-night stay including breakfast. Perhaps try the famous fusion cuisine tonight.


Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Fly back to the UK

Depart Paracas directly to Lima for your overnight flight back to the UK.


Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Arrive in the UK

Arrive back in the UK in the morning.

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