Peru
Ancient Cultures and Andean Landscapes
Pucara Tour - 10 Night Itinerary
Our essential tour of Peru, including the most important sites of Cusco, Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Incas and Lake Titicaca - plus a full day scenic train journey across and Andean Altiplano.
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Travel Highlights
- Our essential tour of Peru, a country steeped in ancient history and culture.
- Privately-guided transfers and excursions throughout.
- Discover historic Lima on a guided tour visiting the historic centre and fascinating museums.
- Discover Lima's famous fusion cuisine.
- Fly to Lake Titicaca to discover life on remote Islands and on Reed Islands.
- Enjoy a stunning train journey through the Andes from Lake Titicaca to Cusco.
- Explore Cusco, capital of the Inca Empire, and the Urubamba Valley, "Sacred Valley of the Incas", to find stunning landscapes, rural villages and ancient ruins.
- Take a spectacular train journey to Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas.
Tour Route
- Lima - 1 Night
- Lake Titicaca - 2 Nights
- Sacred Valley of the Incas - 3 Nights
- Machu Picchu - 1 Night
- Cusco - 3 Nights
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of departure date, route, duration, flights, cabin, hotels, transport and excursions.
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Tour Itinerary
Lima
1 NightDay 1 - Fly to Lima
Day 2 - Arrive in Lima & guided city tour
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Fly to Lima
Depart the UK on an overnight flight to Lima.
Thursday, 04 June 2026
Arrive Lima & guided city tour
Arrive in Lima in the morning. You will be met at the airport by our guide and taken to your chosen hotel for a 1-night stay including breakfast. Your guide will be able to show you the local area and answer any questions you may have.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided city tour exploring the historical centre of Lima and visiting the famous Larco Museum with its extensive collection of pre-Columbian gold and jewellery.
Marvin Abato
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…
Casa Andina Private Collection
The stylish Casa Andina Private Collection is located in the heart of Miraflores, close to many excellent restaurants. The 148 rooms are furnished in the modern European style, with modern amenities and private facilities. There is a lounge, swimming pool, bar, restaurant, and adjoining sandwich cafe for light snacks.
Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast…
Antigua Miraflores Hotel
The Antigua Miraflores Hotel is located in the district of Miraflores, just a few blocks from the central park, close to the ocean front and numerous fine restaurants and shops.
The hotel has the character of a turn of an early 1900's hotel now with all today's comforts making an elegant and comfortable place to…
Hotel "B"
A superbly renovated family house in the bohemian area Barranco, Arts Hotel "B" is a fusion of high-ceiling historical elegance and modern cultural sophistication. The rooms are spacious and elegant with modern amenties, some with balconies overlooking the boulevard or the square. The restaurant offers excellent modern Peruvian cuisine, providing the highest levels of service.
Accommodation…
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…
Lake Titicaca
2 NightsDay 3 - Travel to Lake Titicaca
Day 4 - Visit the Uros & Taquile Islands
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Travel to Lake Titicaca
This morning take a domestic flight to Juliaca and transfer to Puno, which stands on the edge of Lake Titicaca.
Transfer to your chosen hotel for a 2-night stay including breakfast. Afternoon to rest at your hotel and acclimatise to the altitude.
Saturday, 06 June 2026
Visit the Uros & Taquile Islands
Enjoy an included full day excursion by boat exploring Lake Titicaca, beginning with the floating reed islands of Uros. Although the Uros Indians of these islands have intermarried with Aymaras and no pure-blooded Uros exist, many of the inhabitants of the islands still practice the old traditions of fishing, trapping birds and living on the lake plants. The totora reeds which grow abundantly in the shallows of the lake are used to build and maintain their floating islands, their boats and their houses.
We continue by boat to the beautiful island of Taquile, 3 hours from the mainland. The island is rocky and requires a steep climb to the town. It is famous for its fine weavings (knitted by men!), the traditional dress of the inhabitants and spectacular views over the lake.
Casa Andina Standard
Located only 7 minutes from Puno’s main square, the Casa Andina is a comfortable and spacious base to explore Lake Titicaca.
There are 50 heated rooms, with a safe, hair dryer, free Wi-Fi, and private bathroom with amenities.
Public areas include a lounge, back garden, internet centre, and the Puno Sama restaurant and Cafe serving…
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…
Libertador Hotel
The Libertador Luxury Hotel is a beautiful and spacious hotel sets on the Esteves Island overlooking Lake Titicaca, the world´s highest navigable lake. All the rooms have a wonderful panoramic view, from where you can see the most beautiful sunrises. The hotel is located only 5 minutes from downtown Puno, 45 minutes from the airport…
Sacred Valley of the Incas
3 NightsDay 5 - Journey to Cusco and onto the Sacred Valley
Day 6 - Special Veloso tour of the Sacred Valley
Day 7 - At leisure in the Sacred Valley
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Scenic train journey to Cusco - and onto the Sacred Valley
Today is one of the highlights of this tour, with a journey on the Titicaca Train (first class) to Cusco, aboard the wonderful carriages with breakfast, lunch, high tea served while you watch the Andean landscapes go by.
The trains and vehicles will stop at local stations and villages where you will meet the people who make this special part of the world their home.
It is quite an unforgettable journey across the Andean altiplano, with dramatic mountain landscapes and gorgeous panoramic vistas. Lunch is included on board the train.
On arrival in Cusco, you will be met by our representative and taken to your hotel in the Sacred Valley, staying for 3-nights including breakfast.
Monday, 08 June 2026
Our Special Tour of the Urubamba "Sacred Valley of the Incas"
Enjoy our extensive, special full day tour of the Sacred Valley. We begin visiting the market at Chinchero, where locals come to barter and sell local produce and weavings.
Also visit a local weaving collective to learn the traditions of weaving by hand on a back-strap loom.
Next, we proceed to Moray, thought to have been an open-air crop laboratory of the Incas, followed by the pre-Inca salt pans of Maras.
After an included lunch, visit the stunning fortress town and ruins of Ollantaytambo. This large archaeological complex is believed to have been a significant agricultural, administrative, social, religious and military centre. The town itself is geometrically perfect; with straight streets, trapezoidal doors, and Inca drainage systems.
Finally, we travel to the colonial town of Pisac, built on the ruins of an Inca citadel and located at the entrance to the immensely fertile Urubamba "Sacred" Valley. Here you can see the bustling market and admire the beautiful sunset over the mountains from the ruins.
Tuesday, 09 June 2026
At leisure in the Sacred Valley
A day at leisure in the Sacred Valley to pursue your own interests, relax at your hotel or take an optional excursion.
Fernando Chara
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…
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…
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…
Machu Picchu
1 NightDay 8 - Train journey to Machu Picchu
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Train Journey to Machu Picchu
Board Peru Rail's 'Vistadome' train at Ollantaytambo for a scenic journey to Machu Picchu. This is a spectacular journey through a dramatic and changing landscape with some fantastic views.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, you will be met by your guide and travel via a winding road up the mountain before finally glimpsing Machu Picchu.
After an included lunch at Machu Picchu, you will have a private guided tour of the extensive archaeological site to learn about the history and culture of the Incas. We then transfer to you chosen hotel for a 1-night stay including breakfast.
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,…
Sumaq Machu Picchu
The brand new Sumaq hotel is located in Aguas Calientes, owned by a Peruvian family that have made reality their dream of building a luxury hotel close to the most emblematic archaeological site in Peru: Machu Picchu. The hotel provides guests with the highest levels of comfort in an appropriatel magnificent setting, and the design…
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…
Cusco
3 NightsDay 9 - Explore Machu Picchu and return to Cusco
Day 10 - Guided tour of historic Cusco
Day 11 - At leisure in Cusco
Day 12 - Return to the UK
Day 13 - Arrive in the UK
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Explore Machu Picchu and return to Cusco
The morning is free to explore. You may wish 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, there is a gentle climb, back along the Inca Trail, to Intipunku: the Gate of the Sun, and the first sight one has of the complex if walking the Inca Trail.
In the afternoon, take the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and the train back to Ollantaytambo Station and on to Cusco, where we stay for 3-nights including breakfast.
Friday, 12 June 2026
Guided tour of historic Cusco
Once the capital of the Incas before the conquistadors pillaged its treasures, Cusco has much to explore including Inca foundations supporting ornate churches and buildings.
Our local guide will take you round the attractive historical centre and on to the ruins surrounding Cusco, including the massive Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman.
Saturday, 13 June 2026
At leisure in Cusco
Today is at leisure to explore the city and soak up the unique atmosphere.
Sunday, 14 June 2026
Fly back to the UK
Fly to Lima and connect to an overnight flight back to the UK.
Monday, 15 June 2026
Arrive in the UK
Arrive in the UK in the morning.
Maytaq Wasin
Situated in the heart of the Incan empire, only a few steps away from the main plaza, the Maytaq Wasin Hotel is contemporary in design, boasts high ceiling and plenty of natural light. There is a shaded terrace with views of the hills and chic common areas with modern decor. The hotel is only 150…
Casa San Blas
The Boutique Hotel Casa San Blas provides a service based on personalised attention within the context of a friendly, home-like atmosphere. The hotel is located in the historic artisans quarter of San Blas, just two and a half blocks from Cusco's main plaza. The rooms are decorated with a select collection of weavings designed to…
Casa Andina Premium
This beautifully renovated 18th-century manor house, just 4 blocks from Cusco’s main square – Plaza de Armas, is complete with authentic colonial character. It offers the intimacy of a boutique hotel but the comforts and services of a much larger property.
The hotel has 93 air-conditioned rooms offering private bathroom, safe, minibar, safe, TV, kettle and…
La Casona
Enjoy superb cuisine, elegant furnishings, attentive service and spacious rooms in the first luxury boutique hotel in Cusco, with a unique mix of culture and tradition. Carefully restored from its former life as a 16th century mansion, La Casona presents modern luxury without sacrificing authenticity. Eleven spacious suites surround a sumptuous courtyard. Contemporary amenities create the…
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…
Price Guidelines
| Season | Low Season | High Season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | January - June & September to November | July and August & December | ||||
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Deluxe | Tourist | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £3,366 | £3,568 | £3,934 | £3,864 | £4,068 | £4,434 |
Prices are a guideline per person, for travel within the next year and booking early and are subject to availability. Please see below what is included and request a detailed quotation with a guaranteed price for your specific departure date and for Special Events, Summer, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
What's Included
- 13 Days / 10 Nights
- International flights (2 overnight)
- Internal flights
- Accommodation as shown on the itinerary
- 10 breakfasts and 4 lunches
- Private transfers to and from airports
- Scenic train journeys as described
- Transport throughout the itinerary
- Excursions listed, all with expert, English-speaking guides
- Exclusive list of restaurant suggestions
- Prices are per person
- Prices for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter on request
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