11 days · Peru
Sacred Peru
From AED 8,539per person, twin share
Discover Peru! Explore the capital of Lima, the mystical Sacred Valley, and fascinating Incan culture!
- Duration
- 11 Days / 10 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Lima
- Country
- Peru
- Activity level
- Active (4 of 5)
- Several days are spent at altitude in Puno, the Sacred Valley and Cusco (around 3,400 metres), on top of city walking tours and transfers
- Accommodation
- 3- and 4-star hotels in Lima, Arequipa, Puno, the Sacred Valley and Cusco, 10 nights in total
- Meals
- 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 41
- Guide
- Tour leader throughout, plus local guides in Arequipa, Cusco and Lima
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach, Plane
- Best time to go
- Runs most of the year. The Andean dry season (May to October) is coolest and clearest; November to April is warmer and wetter, especially in the afternoons
Tour overview
This 11-day Peru tour is a must for adventurous travellers! Explore the Peruvian capital, Lima, volcanic Arequipa, and the Uros' floating islands on Lake Titicaca. Discover ancient Incan culture in the Sacred Valley and opt for bucket-list experiences like the unforgettable Machu Picchu Day Trip on this immersive cultural journey.
Highlights
- Welcome dinner in Lima
- Explore Arequipa on a city tour
- Visit the Pampa Cañahuas Natural Reserve
- Travel to the floating islands of Uros on a speed boat
- Visit the town of Pucará
- See the ruins of Raqchi and the Temple of Wiracocha
- Visit the Church of Andahuaylillas
- Take a guided tour of the Sacred Valley in Peru
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- Explore the Ollantaytambo Archaeological Complex with a local guide
- Take a guided tour of Sacsayhuaman ruins
- Tour Cusco with a local guide
- Take a city tour of Lima, the capital of Peru
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Lima
1 night · Day 1
Ibis Larco Hotel
Arequipa
1 night · Day 2
Casa Andina Standard Arequipa
Puno
2 nights · Days 3–4
Hotel Hacienda Puno
Sacred Valley
3 nights · Days 5–7
San Agustin Urubamba
Cusco
1 night · Day 8
Inkarri Cusco
Lima
2 nights · Days 9–10
Ibis Larco Hotel
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Lima
Meals included: DinnerHola Peru! The first stop is Lima, Peru’s capital city. Arrive at the hotel, check in and freshen up. This evening, meet your tour leader and fellow travellers for a tour briefing and find out more about what to look forward to over the next 11 days! Afterwards, enjoy a welcome dinner with the group.
Included
- Tour briefing with your tour leader
- Welcome dinner with the group in Lima
- Overnight
- Lima
- Hotel
- Ibis Larco Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2
Lima – Flight to Arequipa
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Jorge Chavez International Airport. Catch a short flight to Arequipa. This colonial town is filled with Baroque architecture and bordered by three impressive volcanoes! Arrive and check into the hotel before embarking on a city tour with a local guide. Explore more and be sure to try some local street food during free time this afternoon.
Included
- City tour of Arequipa: Santa Catalina Monastery, Basilica Cathedral and the Andean sanctuaries museum
- Free time to try local street food
- Travel
- Lima → Arequipa by plane
- Overnight
- Arequipa
- Hotel
- Casa Andina Standard Arequipa
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 3
Arequipa – Puno
Meals included: BreakfastTake it easy this morning in Arequipa before transferring to Puno at lunchtime. En route, stop at Pampa Cañahuas. Admire the scenery, sip on local coca leaf tea and keep an eye out for indigenous wildlife and birdlife. See if you can spot vicuñas (similar to llamas)! Arrive in Puna this evening and check into the hotel.
Included
- Stop at Pampa Cañahuas Natural Reserve to spot vicuñas and taste coca leaf tea
- Travel
- Arequipa → Puno by coach
- Overnight
- Puno
- Hotel
- Hotel Hacienda Puno
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 4
Puno
Meals included: Breakfast
Wander Puno’s streets at your own pace this morning. Visit the Baroque cathedral, the Arco Deustua archway or the Museo Carlos Dreyer. This afternoon, encounter a different way of life on Lake Titicaca. Jet off on a speed boat to the floating Uros Islands which are created by hand by the Uru people. Return to Puno in the late afternoon.
Included
- Free morning to explore Puno at your own pace
- Speedboat trip to the floating Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca
- Overnight
- Puno
- Hotel
- Hotel Hacienda Puno
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 5
Puno – Sacred Valley
Meals included: BreakfastLunchDinner
Enjoy Peruvian countryside scenery on today’s journey. First stop is the Incan ruins of Pucará. Next, pass through La Raya and enjoy panoramic views. Then, visit Raqchi, an ancient Incan fortress. Last stop is Urubamba. Here, see the “Sistine Chapel of Latin America”. Finally, arrive in El Valle Sagrado, check into the hotel and enjoy a dinner with the group.
Included
- Visit the Incan ruins of Pucará
- See the Temple of Wiracocha at Raqchi
- Visit the Church of Andahuaylillas
- Dinner with the group in the Sacred Valley
- Travel
- Puno → Sacred Valley by coach
- Overnight
- Sacred Valley
- Hotel
- San Agustin Urubamba
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6
Sacred Valley
Meals included: BreakfastLunch
Tour the Sacred Valley today. Travel deep into the area, past local villages and striking mountain ranges. Learn about intriguing Incan history and culture. Visit the town of Ollantaytambo and see the incredible Incan fortress. Get a glimpse into local life during a stop at a local marketplace. Arrive at the hotel in Urubamba later this evening.
Included
- Guided tour of the Sacred Valley’s Incan sites
- Stop at a local marketplace for lunch and shopping
- Explore the Ollantaytambo Archaeological Complex
- Overnight
- Sacred Valley
- Hotel
- San Agustin Urubamba
- Meals
- Breakfast and lunch
Day 7
Sacred Valley (Machu Picchu optional excursion): Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastEnjoy a free day in the Sacred Valley or join the optional, locally-guided tour to Machu Picchu! Nestled in the Andean mountains, the journey is quite a trek but definitely worth it to see one of the New 7 Wonders of the World! Learn more about Machu Picchu’s intricate buildings and the mysterious history behind its creation.
Included
- Free day in the Sacred Valley to rest or explore independently
Optional extras
- Machu Picchu Day Trip · AED 1,765 per person
- Overnight
- Sacred Valley
- Hotel
- San Agustin Urubamba
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 8
Sacred Valley – Cusco
Meals included: Breakfast
Enjoy the last few views of the Sacred Valley en route to Cusco. On the way, see an excellent example of Incan architecture at Sacsayhuaman. This fortress-temple is made of enormous, intricately stacked rocks. Next up is Cusco, the former capital of the Incan empire. Explore Cusco with a local guide this afternoon. Enjoy free time this evening.
Included
- Guided tour of the Inca fortress of Sacsayhuaman
- City tour of Cusco with a local guide
- Free time in Cusco in the evening
- Travel
- Sacred Valley → Cusco by coach
- Overnight
- Cusco
- Hotel
- Inkarri Cusco
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 9
Cusco – Flight to Lima
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
Travel to Peru’s capital city Lima on a short flight this morning. Join a local guide for a Lima city tour. See the city’s highlights including the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral of Lima and Plaza San Francisco. Stroll through the Miraflores neighbourhood for stunning ocean views. This afternoon, check into the hotel before heading out for a group dinner.
Included
- City tour of Lima with a local guide: Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and Plaza San Francisco
- Stroll through Miraflores for ocean views
- Dinner with the group in Lima
- Travel
- Cusco → Lima by plane
- Overnight
- Lima
- Hotel
- Ibis Larco Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 10
Lima: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastEnjoy a free day to explore Lima’s many highlights! Keen to explore natural scenery and see local wildlife? Join the Ballestas Islands day trip for a leisurely boat tour of the amazing Ballestas Islands. This area is home to pristine beaches, sparkling blue waters and incredible marine life. You could see dolphins, sea lions and penguins up close!
Included
- Free day in Lima to explore independently
Optional extras
- Ballestas Islands Day Trip · AED 665 per person
- Overnight
- Lima
- Hotel
- Ibis Larco Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 11
End of tour in Lima
Meals included: BreakfastAfter 11 incredible days on tour, this Sacred Peru trip comes to an end this morning. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and say farewell to your fellow travellers. Don’t forget to get your new travel friends’ details to share mementoes and swap photos! If you would like to extend your stay in Lima, please contact our team.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
FromSun 1 Nov 2026ToWed 11 Nov 2026
Sold out
AED 8,938
Single room supplement +AED 2,327 single
Full
FromThu 4 Mar 2027ToSun 14 Mar 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 8,539
Single room supplement +AED 3,471 single
FromSun 9 May 2027ToWed 19 May 2027
Available
AED 8,539
Single room supplement +AED 3,471 single
FromSun 30 May 2027ToWed 9 Jun 2027
Sold out
AED 8,539
Single room supplement +AED 3,471 single
Full
FromSat 3 Jul 2027ToTue 13 Jul 2027
Available
AED 9,457
Single room supplement +AED 3,471 single
FromFri 10 Sept 2027ToMon 20 Sept 2027
Sold out
AED 8,539
Single room supplement +AED 3,471 single
Full
FromSun 24 Oct 2027ToWed 3 Nov 2027
Sold out
AED 8,539
Single room supplement +AED 3,471 single
Full
FromSun 7 Nov 2027ToWed 17 Nov 2027
Available
AED 8,539
Single room supplement +AED 3,471 single
What’s included
Included
- 10 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
- 10 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners
- Modern air-conditioned road transport
- 2 internal flights
- Fully-guided tour
Not included
- Flights: Arrange your own flights for the start and end of the tour
- Travel insurance: Purchase a suitable policy that meets your needs
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Machu Picchu Day Trip
Travel by bus, train and on foot to Machu Picchu, the Inca citadel high in the Andes and a UNESCO World Heritage Site voted one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. A guided tour of the ruins and lunch in Aguas Calientes are included. US$480. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
AED 1,765 per person
Ballestas Islands Day Trip
Drive down the coast to Paracas, then board a boat to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, Humboldt penguins and blue-footed boobies. Lunch and a bilingual guide are included. US$180, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 665 per person
To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.
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Good to know
Practical details to read before you travel.
Passport & visas
Entry rules for Peru depend on the passport you travel on. Our visa team checks your passport against Peru’s requirements and handles the application for you if one is needed, so there is nothing for you to work out yourself.
Tell us your nationality when you book so we can confirm what, if anything, you need, and check your passport’s validity and blank pages in good time.
Flights and timings
Flights to and from Lima aren’t included. Two internal flights, Lima to Arequipa and Cusco back to Lima, are included as part of the itinerary.
Your tour starts at 6pm on day 1 at the hotel in Lima, where you meet your tour leader before the welcome dinner. The tour ends at 10am on day 11, after breakfast at the hotel in Lima.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
10 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners are included, with dinners falling in Lima on days 1 and 9 and in the Sacred Valley on day 5, and lunches on days 5 and 6. The rest of your meals are on you.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
Peru’s currency is the Peruvian sol. Cards are accepted in most hotels and city restaurants, but it is worth carrying cash for markets, smaller towns like Puno and the Sacred Valley, and tips.
Optional experiences booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
Days are generally mild to warm and nights can turn cold, especially at altitude in Puno and the Sacred Valley, so layers are essential. The dry season (May to October) brings little rain; the rest of the year sees afternoon showers.
Pack comfortable walking shoes for cobbled streets and ruins, a warm layer for evenings, and a light rain jacket outside the dry season.
Altitude
Puno, the Sacred Valley and Cusco all sit at altitude, with Cusco around 3,400 metres. Take your first day in each of these a little slowly, and drink plenty of water rather than alcohol on arrival.
Plan your trip
Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.
Visas
Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked. For Peru, ask them what your passport needs.
Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Lima and back. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.
Pay in instalments
Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.
Book this tour
Book online in a few minutes. Your seats are held as soon as you book, and you pay once we have confirmed them.
- Choose your date, travellers and roomsPrices are per person, and the total updates as you choose.
- Name each traveller as in their passportYour seats are held and your booking reference is emailed straight away.
- Pay by secure link once confirmedOur Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails your payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 58 582 4488.
Questions about this tour
What will my days actually look like?
Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
Who will I be travelling with?
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Groups have on average between 35-45 travellers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
What are the hotels like?
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
How do Optional Experiences work?
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. Free time is built into the itinerary, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.
What support do I have while I'm on tour?
Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.
You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and the Holidayys team in Dubai.
How do I book Sacred Peru?
Press Book now, choose a date and your rooms, and enter each traveller as their passport shows. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
Payment plans
Pay over time, at 0% interest
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Pay later with a credit card instalment plan or a buy-now-pay-later account; some banks charge a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
Find your bank’s plan
Credit cards, from AED 1,000
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