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12-Day Peru Ideal

12 Days Starting and ending in Lima, Peru

Visiting: Lima, Paracas, Nazca, Arequipa, Puno, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu

Tour operator:

Tangol Tours

Tour code:

609

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 3

Age range:

0-99

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish

Interests:

Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Rail Tours, Ruins-Archaeology

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $2556 $2435 (USD) Travel Club discount: -$121

NB: Prices correct on 22-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 12-day journey through Peru, exploring its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes. This tour takes you from the vibrant coast to the majestic mountains, offering a deep dive into the country's history and natural wonders. Discover the ancient allure of Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and explore World Heritage Sites that showcase Peru's storied past. Experience the unique floating islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. With professional guides, private transfers, and comfortable 3-star accommodations, this tour ensures a seamless and enriching experience. Enjoy shared excursions, including a thrilling overflight of the Nazca Lines, and savor local flavors with included lunches. This cultural adventure promises unforgettable memories and a profound connection to Peru's diverse landscapes and traditions.

Highlights

12-Day tour from the coast to the mountains in Peru.
Learn about the local history and culture from professional guides.
Get to know one of the 7 wonders of the world: Machu Picchu.
Visit amazing places declared World Heritage Sites.
Explore the highest navigable lake in the world.
Experience the Nazca Lines overflight.
Discover the floating islands of the Uros on Lake Titicaca.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Lima

Location: Lima

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: hotel

Arrival in Lima and private transfer, with only driver, to the hotel. Overnight.

Day 2 : Lima / Paracas

Location: Paracas

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. We will begin the tour in the wonderful Larco Museum, located in Pueblo Libre district, where you can see a complete collection of more than 5000 pieces of ceramic, as well as gold and silver, and pre-Columbian erotic art. Then, we will go to the historic center to visit Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion with beautiful rooms full of invaluable art and history. We continue to the Plaza de Armas, where we find the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Municipal Palace, and other important buildings of the colonial era, where we will visit the Cathedral built in the sixteenth century. After the visit, you will be transferred to the bus station to take the touristic bus to Paracas. Arrival in Paracas and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

Day 3 : Paracas / Nasca

Location: Nazca

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

In the morning, after breakfast, the transportation service will pick you up at your hotel to transfer you to the Paracas pier, more precisely to the Chaco station: boarding point for the boat trip to the Ballestas Islands. It is a natural reserve of beautiful geological formations, impressive fauna and lags of a pre-Incan culture, that dominated the desert to install a successful society in adverse conditions. The Ballestas Islands are inhabited by bobo birds, pelicans, sea lions and Humboldt penguins, among other species found in the archipelago. On the way you can see the still inexplicable lines drawn in the sand forming a candelabrum. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the bus station to take the tourist bus to Nazca. Arrival in Nazca and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

Day 4 : Nasca / Arequipa

Location: Arequipa

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport to take the Nazca Lines overflight. Upon arrival, we will first go through the corresponding procedure that takes about 45 minutes, and prepare to fly over these fantastic figures. You will see 13 figures such as the whale, trapeze, the dog, the astronaut, the monkey, the condor, the compass, the spider, the hummingbird, the parrot, the tree, the hands and alcatraz. At the end, you will be transferred to the bus station to take the bus to Arequipa (10 hours). Arrival in Arequipa in the night, and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

Day 5 : Arequipa

Location: Arequipa

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning for rest or personal activities. In the afternoon, the journey begins with the transfer from the hotel to the center of Arequipa city, in the colonial district of San Lazaro, place where the city has been founded. Then, we will visit the Main Square, one of the most beautiful in Peru, and neighbor of the imposing Arequipa cathedral built in the seventeenth century and completely rebuilt after several earthquakes. We will see the Cathedral and the Church Compañía de Jesús (1590), considered a classic example of the local baroque architecture that keeps inside a sample exceptional paintings and murals. From there we will go to Santa Catalina Monastery, an authentic medieval cloister built in 1579 and is still in use to this day. Then, we will visit Yanahuara and Carmen Alto districts to have a Panoramic view of the countryside, without a doubt a fantastic image. Return to the hotel and overnight.

Day 6 : Arequipa / Puno

Location: Puno

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the bus station to take the touristic bus to Puno (6:30 hours). Arrival in Puno and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon, and overnight.

Day 7 : Puno

Location: Puno

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the lake port of Puno, where a regular boat will take you to the floating islands of the Uros. The Uros are an ancestral society that populate a series of artificial islands built on the basis of the totora plant, which grows in the same lake. The islands are constructed by weaving the totora in the places where it grows thicker and forming a natural layer. On top of it they built their houses, also of totora, and cook outdoors to prevent possible fires. After Uros visit and, an hour and a half boat trip, you will continue your journey to the island of Taquile. This is Quechua, unlike the other Aymara speaking islands on the lake. It was part of the Inca empire and vestiges of this culture can still be seen in its constructions. Once there you will be given a brief explanation of the island and witness a cultural activity. After lunch, you will return to the port of Puno, where our transport will be waiting to take you to your hotel. Overnight.

Day 8 : Puno / Cusco

Location: Cusco

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the bus station to take the tourist bus to Cusco (8 hours). During the way, you will do 3 visits to Raqchi, Andahuaylillas and Puca Pucará. A buffet lunch is included at local restaurant. Arrival in Cusco, and transfer with only driver to the hotel. Overnight.

Day 9 : Cusco / Sacred Valley

Location: Sacred Valley

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel. We will pick you up from the hotel in Cusco, to start a 30 Km. journey until Pisac. This fantastic place has an amazing market, and archaeological temples of stone buildings, with incredible views to the valley and the magnificent Inca platforms. Then, we will continue until Urubamba to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, and later we will reach Ollantaytambo. Its temple was the headquarter of Inca’s army, as well as a religious and agricultural place. It has stunning views, and more than a hundred Inca platforms with an advanced irrigation canal for that period. We will visit Chinchero, and its typical and colorful Inca market, full of traditional craft as ceramics and Andean looms. After the visit, you will be transferred to the train station in Ollantaytambo, and board the Train Expedition to Aguas Calientes. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel, and you will have a short briefing with the guide before the tour to Machu Picchu, scheduled for the next day. Overnight in hotel.

Day 10 : Sacred Valley / Machu Picchu / Cusco

Location: Machu Picchu

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Ollantaytambo’s train station to board the Train Expedition to Machu Picchu. Arrival at Aguas Calientes, and we will board the bus until the wonderful Machu Picchu Citadel, well-known as The Lost City of the Inca. The guided tour along 2 hours, will let you explore this awesome archeological site with incredible landscapes. Machu Picchu, a World Heritage Site, was the main place of Inca’s farming, and the most important urban place from Incan Empire. Enjoy your free time in Machu Picchu, take pictures or if you are brave you can climb Huayna Picchu (optional), and admire the entire citadel around. Also, you have the option to go back to Aguas Calientes and have lunch (optional). At the arrange time, you will return by train to Ollantaytambo and will be transferred by tourist bus to your hotel in Cusco city. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Cusco

Location: Cusco

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. In the afternoon, we will start the tour visiting the Temple of the Sun well-known as Koricancha. This symbolic place has a clear example of the fusion between Incan and Hispanic cultures, and its base was used to build Santo Domingo’s Church and its famous convent. Then, we’re going to visit the Cathedral located in the Main Square, to appreciate a beautiful religious paintings of the Cusco School. The Cusco City Tour continues in Sacsayhuaman, an amazing archaeological complex with huge carved stones which fit each other in a perfect way, and it is said that it was built by more than 20 thousand men, and took over 70 years to finish it. Then we will visit Qenqo religious temple, place where the Incas worshiped their Gods like the Sun, the Moon and the Earth. You will have an incredible experience exploring through its underground galleries, and admire a semicircular amphitheater. We will continue this entertaining excursion in the military compound of Puca Pucara, which means “Red Fortress” for its reddish infrastructure. Then we will go the water’s worship center of Tambomachay, with aqueducts and waterfalls provided from nearby springs. At the end of the tour, we will drop you off at El Regocijo Square in the city of Cusco. Overnight.

Day 12 : Cusco / Lima / Out

Location: Cusco

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer with only driver to the Cusco airport to take your flight to Lima. Arrival in Lima, and international flight connection.

What's Included

Private Transfers

Private transfers in/out with only driver in Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, and Puno.
English Assistance Transfers

Private transfers in/out with English assistance in Paracas and Nasca.
Shared Excursions

Excursions with shared services with English/Spanish guide.
Entrance Tickets

Ticket entrance to Larco Museum, Casa Aliaga, and Cathedral in Lima; Ballestas Islands in Paracas; Santa Catalina Convent in Arequipa; Uros and Taquile in Puno; archaeological sites mentioned in the program in Cusco.
Nazca Lines Overflight

Overflight the Nazca Lines with shared guide in Spanish/English.
Included Lunches

Lunch at Uros and Taquile islands tour in Puno, lunch on the way from Puno to Cusco, lunch at the Sacred Valley Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
Accommodation

Accommodation in 3-star hotels, standard rooms, with breakfast included.
Touristic Bus

Touristic bus from Puno to Cusco, with 3 visits, lunch, and English/Spanish shared guide.
Regular Boat

Regular boat for Uros and Taquile tour.
Train Expedition

Train Expedition to Machu Picchu.

What's Not Included

Local Flights

Local flights Lima/Arequipa & Cusco/Lima.
Huayna Picchu Entrance

Entrance to Huayna Picchu (extra cost).
Lunch in Machu Picchu

Lunch in Machu Picchu.
Airport Assistance

Assistance at the airport in Lima on the last day.
Unmentioned Meals and Drinks

Meals and drinks not mentioned in the program.
Unmentioned Excursions

Excursions not mentioned in the program.
International Flights

International flights.
Ballestas Islands Port Fee

Ballestas Islands port fee. You can pay directly in cash before boarding the boat USD 6.00 per person.
Nazca Lines Airport Taxes

Overflight Nazca Lines: airport taxes. You can pay directly in cash before the flight USD 25.00 per person.
Touristic Bus

Touristic bus Lima/Paracas, Paracas/Nasca, Nasca/Arequipa.

Mode of Transport

Private transfers in Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, and Puno, with English assistance in Paracas and Nasca. Touristic buses and regular boats are used for various segments of the journey.

Accommodation

Accommodation in 3-star hotels with standard rooms and breakfast included, ensuring a comfortable stay throughout the tour.

Check out our Q&As

What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

The tour provides accommodation in 3-star hotels with standard rooms and breakfast included, ensuring a comfortable stay throughout the tour.
Are there any meals included in the tour?

Yes, breakfast is included daily, and there are specific lunches included such as during the Uros and Taquile islands tour in Puno, on the way from Puno to Cusco, and at the Sacred Valley Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

The tour includes private transfers in Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, and Puno, with English assistance in Paracas and Nasca. Touristic buses and regular boats are used for various segments of the journey.
Is the entrance to Machu Picchu included in the tour?

Yes, the tour includes a guided visit to Machu Picchu, with a train expedition to reach the site.
Are there any additional costs not included in the tour price?

Yes, additional costs include local flights, entrance to Huayna Picchu, lunch in Machu Picchu, airport assistance in Lima on the last day, meals and drinks not mentioned in the program, excursions not mentioned in the program, international flights, Ballestas Islands port fee, and Nazca Lines airport taxes.

What activities are included in the visit to the Sacred Valley?

The visit to the Sacred Valley includes exploring Pisac with its market and archaeological temples, a buffet lunch in Urubamba, and visiting Ollantaytambo with its Inca platforms and irrigation canals. The tour also includes a visit to Chinchero and its Inca market.
What can I expect during the visit to the Uros and Taquile islands?

During the visit to the Uros islands, you will see artificial islands made from the totora plant and learn about the Uros people's way of life. On Taquile Island, you will experience a cultural activity and learn about its history as part of the Inca empire.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

Please let us know as soon as you are aware you need to make changes and we can check on what is possible for you.
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

Please contact us for our latest COVID-19 poilcies.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

We provide services to customers from multiple countries around the world.

Reviews of this operator

Anthony Blasini (Google Reviewer)

I went on Tangol's full...

20-Feb-2024

I went on Tangol's full day walking tour of Buenos Aires and Sylvia was a very knowledgeable guide who clearly has a passion for sharing the cultural, social and political stories of Buenos Aires and how each of the neighborhoods visited help tell that story. It was a great (and well-planned) overview of BA.

Kumiko U. (Google Reviewer)

We are Argentine soccer fans...

24-Mar-2024

We are Argentine soccer fans and asked Tangol if they have a tour package in Rosario that includes visits to places related to Lionel Messi, like his birth house and the soccer field (potrero) he played on in childhood. Though Tangol does not have such a package, they tailored a 1-day tour based on our requests for my family (4 persons) with air tickets between Buenos Aires and Rosario, a private minivan + a tour guide in Rosario. The Tangol contact person sent detailed information, including emergency contact, a couple of days before the tour day. Using WhatsApp, she responded promptly and precisely. In Rosario, the tour guide spoke perfect American English. He was friendly to all of us, and we felt comfortable talking to him and asking him many questions. He was knowledgeable about all the places we visited and answered our questions very nicely. That was the best tour of my life!

Murray Sirel (Google Reviewer)

A tad expensive for football,...

01-Dec-2023

A tad expensive for football, but a good service and availability for anything you have to do in Buenos Aires! Would recommend. We went on a great tour to watch racing club against belgrano and apart for the amazing atmosphere, our guide Martin was tremendous! We would recommend using tangol to others.

Michelle Hosten (Google Reviewer)

This was one of the...

14-Jun-2024

This was one of the best tours I have done in a long time. It was so well organized with friendly, knowledgeable staff and so accommodating to our needs. We are a Hospitality & Tourism group and the way they dealt with us was just excellent!!. We saw a vineyard and a winery, did cooking classes, attended tango show, visited historical sites and so much more. Whatever was aligned to our requirements , we did it!! I highly recommend this Agency. You get such a memorable experience and then some. Thank you Tangol and Jessica!!! Thanks to Camillo in Santiago , Chile and Augustin, Franco, the drivers like Brian in Argentina.......Great Job!!!

Tjarco Groefsema (Google Reviewer)

I did a river plate...

24-Feb-2024

I did a river plate organised tour. Very well arranged.

Selar Francis (Google Reviewer)

Going to watch the River...

09-Feb-2025

Going to watch the River Plate game was a wonderful experience. Everything was perfectly organized. Thank you 🙏

Tatiana Martens (Google Reviewer)

That was very nice! The...

01-Mar-2024

That was very nice! The operator was super fast and friendly. I confused dates and booked my trip at a wrong date, but I was informed immediately and my booking details were adjusted. The guide was also nice, spoke very clear, gave valuable information regarding the places we visited. Thank you!

Beth Salinas (Google Reviewer)

The show was unexpectedly good...

05-Jan-2025

The show was unexpectedly good . The different category of show was terrific . We didn’t get the dinner package because I saw some bad review . But I did a la carte and food was good . The show was fantastic variety and I really really really enjoyed it .

Frank Candia (Google Reviewer)

Do not use this company....

23-Dec-2023

Do not use this company. On December 19, 2023, my parents went on the Iguazu Falls tour from Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, using this company. The driver they sent scammed my elderly parents, along with many others in the bus, out of an additional $10 USD per person by making them wait in the vehicle while he went to buy the park tickets. He stripped them of the opportunity to go buy the tickets themselves. This scam involved forcing my parents, along with others in the bus, to pay cash at an exchange rate of 175 Portugese Reais, which works out to approximately $35 USD for each park ticket when it should have been around $25 USD. I asked this company four times for the name and phone number of the driver but they refuse to provide the information. Furthermore, the driver then made each person pay an additional 5 Reais on the way back, claiming it was to pay for some additional fee. Lastly, this booking was done for an 8 am tour departure. The company then sent us an email stating 7:40 am pick-up, which was fine. However, the driver showed up at the hotel at 7:10 am while my mother was still eating breakfast telling her to get moving or he would leave them behind. This is the most disgusting company I have ever dealt with and even to this moment they refuse to provide the driver's information to us because are protecting his scam from the police. I petitioned Viator for a refund for at least one of the tickets but this Tangol company lied to them stating that my parents chose to do the conversion at a much higher market exchange rate with the driver. I hope others that were in the same bus come forward.

Cathie Koss (Google Reviewer)

They cancelled a tour the...

27-Dec-2023

They cancelled a tour the day before-- Pope Francis in Buenos Aires. If you offer a tour I think it is important to go and do the tour as opposed to canceling the day prior. Super frustrating. Would not book with them again.

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