Description
An unforgettable adventure through Peru awaits you over the next seven nights; with visits to Lima, the Sacred Valley, and Cusco among the highlights, this is going to be a comprehensive exploration of everything this remarkable nation has to offer. Although, the opening stages of your Peruvian adventure actually take place in Argentina, where you’ll spend a morning in Palermo, Buenos Aires. Sauntering through this beautiful barrio, you’ll have the chance to enjoy a sensational lunch at a local restaurant before flying to Lima, the capital of Peru. You’re only spending the night here, though, for the following day will see you continue your journey to the Sacred Valley. Here, you’ll spend two nights in a hotel, enjoying excursions to the Salt Mines of Moras, the ancient town of Ollantaytambo, and the iconic Incan citadel of Machu Picchu – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a bucket list item for many travellers. Following your stay here, you’ll transfer to Aguas Calientes, where you’ll spend another night and have another chance to visit Machu Picchu. Then, though, it’s time to say goodbye to ancient ruins; you’re going to be spending the next two nights in Cusco, which will act as a base camp for comprehensive tours of both Cusco and Lima. With both bustling cities overflowing with fantastic culture, impressive landmarks, and sensational authentic cuisine, these tours offer you a fascinating insight into modern Peruvian life – a stark contrast to the ancient ruins you’ll spend time exploring earlier in the week. An extensive look at this nation’s past and present, with once-in-a-lifetime excursions to world-renowned wonders, you’ll make lifelong memories on this sensational tour.
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Things to know
Transfers
- Transfers (where applicable) are shared
Dietary Restrictions
This is a culturally immersive tour where you will be served traditional local cuisine throughout; while you will find limited vegetarian options available, you may find that the local cuisine does not accommodate some dietary restrictions.
Gratuities & Local Customs
While there is no set custom, a general rule of thumb to follow is that you should tip roughly 10% of the total bill at restaurants, to tour guides, and at hotels.
Insurance
If you’re choosing to travel, you must get appropriate travel insurance for your itinerary, covering any planned activities and medical expenses you may require in an emergency.
Accessibility
While travellers with mobility issues – for example, those using walking sticks – will be largely fine outside of Machu Picchu (where the abundance of steps may cause problems), it would be challenging to provide the support wheelchair users need, and thus this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. If you have severe mobility issues but do not require a wheelchair, you may want to discuss this in more detail with your travel professional before booking.
It’s strongly recommended that you consider this and conduct your own research before booking to determine whether this tour will be suitable for you, as travellers who are unable to walk unaided, unable to climb steps, and unable to walk for long periods of time will not be suited to several experiences on this tour.
Customs
Some electronics and other goods may be subject to tax or duty upon entry into Peru. You can bring one laptop and two mobile phones into Peru without paying tax.
When you leave, you may be stopped and prosecuted if you’re carrying the following items:
- Products made from wild animal skins
- Crafts made with preserved insects, starfish, sea horses, or other sea creatures
- Crafts made with wild bird feathers, including condor feathers, turtle shells, teeth, bones, and other animal parts
The sale of souvenirs made with wild animal parts is illegal in Peru, and these items are sometimes sold in tourist markets in Cusco. You’re also not allowed to remove any archaeological artefacts from Peru without seeking authorisation beforehand.