11 days · Peru
Sacred Peru
From AED 10,675per person, twin share
Eleven days in Peru, from the capital, Lima, to Arequipa, Lake Titicaca and the Sacred Valley, with its 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
Eleven days in Peru, from the Peruvian capital, Lima, to volcanic Arequipa and the floating islands of the Uros people on Lake Titicaca. Then comes the Sacred Valley, with its ancient Incan culture, where you can add an optional Machu Picchu Day Trip.
Highlights
- Welcome dinner in Lima
- A city tour of Arequipa
- The Pampa Cañahuas Natural Reserve
- By speed boat to the floating islands of Uros
- A stop in the town of Pucará
- The Raqchi ruins and the Temple of Wiracocha
- The Church of Andahuaylillas
- A guided tour of Peru’s Sacred Valley
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- A local guide’s tour of the Ollantaytambo Archaeological Complex
- A guided tour of the Sacsayhuaman ruins
- Cusco with a local guide
- A city tour of Lima, Peru’s capital
See the journey come to life
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
Dinner includedHola Peru. Lima, the country’s capital, is the first stop. You arrive at the hotel, where you check in and have a little time to settle in before the evening ahead. This evening, you meet your tour leader and the rest of the group for a briefing on what lies ahead over the next 11 days, before a welcome dinner together.
Included
- Tour briefing with your tour leader
- Welcome dinner with the group in Lima
- Overnight
- Lima
- Hotel
- Ibis Larco Hotel
Day 2
Lima – Flight to Arequipa
Breakfast included
After breakfast, you transfer to Jorge Chavez International Airport and board a short flight onward to Arequipa. This colonial town is full of Baroque architecture and sits among three striking volcanoes. On arrival, you check into the hotel before an afternoon city tour with a local guide. There is free time later to try some of the local street food.
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
Day 3
Arequipa – Puno
Breakfast includedTake the morning at an easy pace in Arequipa, before the transfer to Puno at lunchtime. En route, there is a stop at Pampa Cañahuas, where you can take in the landscape, sip local coca leaf tea and watch for indigenous wildlife and birds. Look out, too, for vicuñas, which look similar to llamas. This evening, you arrive in Puno and settle 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
Day 4
Puno
Breakfast included
This morning, you can explore Puno’s streets at your own pace, taking in sights such as the Baroque cathedral, the Arco Deustua archway or the Museo Carlos Dreyer. In the afternoon, Lake Titicaca shows you a different way of living: a speed boat ride out to the floating Uros Islands, built by hand by the Uru people. You return to Puno by 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
Day 5
Puno – Sacred Valley
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Today’s journey takes in Peruvian countryside scenery, starting at the Incan ruins of Pucará. From there, you pass through La Raya for panoramic views before a visit to Raqchi, an ancient Incan fortress. Urubamba follows, home to what is known as the Sistine Chapel of Latin America. The day ends in El Valle Sagrado, where you check into the hotel and have 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
Day 6
Sacred Valley
Breakfast and lunch included
Today’s tour heads deep into the Sacred Valley, past small villages and bold mountain ranges, with time to learn about Incan history and culture along the way. In the town of Ollantaytambo, you get a look at its Incan fortress, then a feel for local life with a stop at a local market. Later this evening, you arrive at the hotel in Urubamba.
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
Day 7
Sacred Valley (Machu Picchu optional excursion): Free Day
Breakfast includedToday is free to spend in the Sacred Valley, or you can opt for a locally guided excursion to Machu Picchu, run as an optional extra. The journey through the Andean mountains takes real effort, but it rewards you with one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. You learn more about Machu Picchu’s elaborate buildings and the history, still something of a mystery, behind their 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
Day 8
Sacred Valley – Cusco
Breakfast included
The last views of the Sacred Valley come en route to Cusco, taking in a fine stretch of Incan stonework at Sacsayhuaman, a fortress-temple built of huge, intricately stacked rocks. Cusco, once the seat of the Incan empire, comes next, and a local guide shows you round this afternoon, before 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
Day 9
Cusco – Flight to Lima
Breakfast and dinner included
This morning, a short flight takes you to Lima, Peru’s capital. A local guide leads a city tour, taking in highlights such as the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral of Lima and Plaza San Francisco. You also walk through the Miraflores neighbourhood for striking ocean views. In the afternoon, you check into the hotel before a group dinner out.
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
Day 10
Lima: Free Day
Breakfast includedToday is free to explore Lima’s many highlights. If you want to see natural scenery and local wildlife, you can join the optional Ballestas Islands day trip, a relaxed boat tour around the Ballestas Islands. The area is home to clean beaches, clear blue waters and rich marine life, where sightings might include dolphins, sea lions or penguins close to the boat.
Included
- Free day in Lima to explore independently
Optional extras
- Ballestas Islands Day Trip · AED 665 per person
- Overnight
- Lima
- Hotel
- Ibis Larco Hotel
Day 11
End of tour in Lima
Breakfast includedThis Sacred Peru trip ends this morning, after 11 days on tour. Breakfast at the hotel is followed by farewells to your fellow travellers. Remember to collect your new friends’ contact details so you can share mementoes and swap photos. Extra nights in Lima can be arranged if you would like to stay on a little longer.
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
Sun 1 Nov – Wed 11 Nov 2026
Sold out
Thu 4 Mar – Sun 14 Mar 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 10,675
Single room +AED 4,340
Sun 9 May – Wed 19 May 2027
Available
AED 10,675
Single room +AED 4,340
Sat 3 Jul – Tue 13 Jul 2027
Available
AED 11,825
Single room +AED 4,340
Sun 7 Nov – Wed 17 Nov 2027
Available
AED 10,675
Single room +AED 4,340
What’s included
Included
- 10 nights in mostly 3-star and 4-star hotels, in twin rooms with a private bathroom
- A room to yourself for a single supplement, subject to availability
- 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners
- Modern road transport with air conditioning
- 2 internal flights
- Guided from start to finish
Not included
- Flights to the start of the tour and home from the end: we can book them from Dubai
- Travel insurance: take out a policy that suits your trip
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Machu Picchu Day Trip
Day 7AED 1,765per personGo by bus and train, then finish on foot, to reach Machu Picchu, the Inca citadel high in the Andes. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was voted into the New 7 Wonders. 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.
See day 7 in the itineraryBallestas Islands Day Trip
Day 10AED 665per personDrive 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.
See day 10 in the itinerary
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 extras 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 in a minute. Your seats are held as soon as you book; you name the other travellers and pay once we have confirmed them.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 4 589 0001.
Questions about this tour
What will my days look like?
Days are full. Most start with breakfast, then the main sights with a local guide or your tour leader. Afternoons often leave free time to wander, stop for a coffee or join an optional extra. Expect a fair amount of walking: some days mean two or three hours on your feet, so bring comfortable shoes.
Who will I be travelling with?
Travellers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, who share a wish to see more. Up to 41 people share this tour, and most know each other’s names within a few days.
What are the hotels like?
Mostly 3 and 4 star, all clean, comfortable and well located, with private en-suite bathrooms. They are chosen so you sleep well and are ready for the next day. The destinations come first, but the hotels are never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
You carry your own luggage, sometimes up hotel stairs. Some walking tours run for up to three hours, and a few sites have plenty of steps. The itinerary and the activity level at the top of this page show whether the pace suits you.
How do optional extras work?
Optional extras run in the tour’s free time, and your tour leader tells you what is on offer as the tour goes. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day. Others sell in advance and must be bought before the tour starts: to add one of those, mention it in your booking notes and we confirm it with your seats. Each extra in the Optional extras section says which way it is booked.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. The itinerary builds in free time to wander at your own pace, and your tour leader can point you to the places that suit you, so you are never left to work it all out alone.
What support do I have while I’m on tour?
Your tour leader travels with you from start to finish. They know the places most visitors miss, can suggest a restaurant before you ask, and deal with whatever crops up on the way. Transport and hotels are all arranged for you.
There is also an emergency number staffed 24 hours a day, and our team in Dubai is there to help.
How do I book Sacred Peru?
Press Book now, choose a date, your travellers and rooms, and give your name, email and mobile. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away; you then add each traveller as their passport shows on your booking page. 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
Take the trip now. Pay for it in pieces.
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Spread it over 3 to 12 months at 0% on a credit card plan, or with Tabby or Tamara; some banks add 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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