Bite-sized Peru tours

Our modules are short, individual Peru tours lasting 2-6 days. By stringing these modules together you can build your personal Peru itinerary, and you can also combine them with our Bolivia tours and our Machu Picchu holidays for a real Latin American experience. Once you’ve selected your modules, simply fill in the quote request form, or call us on 01273 322057. We’ll send you a no-obligation quote, along with a quote for flights if necessary.

On our travelling in Peru and Bolivia page you’ll find more about the most logical routes and the different transport options. If you need some ideas to get going, feel free to get in touch with our Peru travel specialists. They know the country well so will be able to help you plan your Peru trip.

If you’d rather leave the work to us, take a look at our Peru holidays page. Here we’ve selected a number of modules that we think best complement each other and put them together in order to create a longer itinerary. The choice is up to you.

Prices below are valid until 31st December 2012, are based on two people travelling and exclude international flights. Prices for departures beyond this date and for international flights are available on request. For departures during peak seasons (e.g. Easter, summer holidays, Christmas and New Year) supplements may apply.

Easy Going Lima

Duration:	3 days / 2 nights
Price:	From £72 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Departure:	Daily

Lima is the most obvious arrival point of your international flight from the UK. When you step off the plane feeling slightly bedraggled at the end of a long flight it’s nice to know you don’t need to worry about finding a hotel for the night. On the first night of your Peru tour, you'll be staying in a charming colonial casa in a leafy peaceful district, close to the sea and round the corner from restaurants, bars and the sights of Lima. Breathe in that typical Latino atmosphere and gaze in awe at the colonial palaces and cathedrals and get your first taste of Peruvian cuisine.

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Peru tours: along the coast

Coastal Road to Nazca

Duration:	5 days / 4 nights
Price:	From £238 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Departure:	Daily
Route:	Lima - Huacachina - Islas Ballestas - Nazca - Arequipa

The coast of Peru has lots of hidden surprises in store. No mountains, Indian markets or jungle here, but instead you’ll see sea lions, a desert with giant sand dunes and mysterious figures etched into the hillside. All in all, it’s a fantastic way to discover a very unique area on your Peru holiday.
In four days, you’ll travel from Lima to Arequipa, stopping at Islas Ballestas to spot large colonies of sea lions, dolphins, lizards and hundreds of sea birds. From here, you’ll travel to the palm oasis of Huacachina where you can try sandboarding or buggy riding in the huge sand dunes if you fancy a bit of adventure on your Peru tour. From Nazca you can visit the pre-Inca burial grounds and book a scenic flight over the famous Nazca lines.

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Sea lions and sand dunes

Duration:	3 days / 2 nights
Price:	£225 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Departure:	Daily
Route:	Lima - Islas Ballestas - Huacachina - Arequipa

As an alternative to our Coastal road to Nazca, you can also travel a part of the route by private transport instead of by bus. Travelling by private car, you’ll be able to visit the sea lion colonies at Ballestas and travel on to the palm oasis Huacachina in one day. This Peru tour skips the Nazca lines (though if you’d like to include them just let us know and we’ll adjust your itinerary). In Huacachina, near Ica, you’ll be dropped off at your lodge under the palm trees. You can relax by the oasis, visit a local vineyard or try sandboarding in the giant dunes. On the second night of your Peru trip, you’ll take the overnight bus to Arequipa.

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Peru adventure tours: Arequipa to Colca Canyon

Condors in the canyon

Duration:	2 days / 1 night
Price:	£75 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Departure:	Daily
Route:	Arequipa - Chivay - Cruz del Condor - Arequipa

The Colca Canyon, 5 hours from Arequipa, is one of the most underrated areas of Peru. Amazingly, this canyon is deeper than the Grand Canyon and surrounded by sloping Inca farming terraces, with an authentic rural Peruvian atmosphere. Here, you'll see rare condors swooping over your head and into the vast canyon.

This two-day Peru tour is a great way to see the highlights of the Colca Canyon, travelling in an international group from Arequipa to the small market town of Chivay, the hot springs at La Calera and the Cruz del Condor viewpoint. During this Peru trip, you’ll stay in a charming lodge built using only local natural resources.

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Remote Colca Trail

Duration:	3 days / 2 nights
Price:	£50 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Departure:	Daily
Route:	Arequipa - Cabanaconde - Cruz del Condor - Chivay - Arequipa

See a different side of the Colca Canyon with this Peru tour. You’ll travel by local bus to Cabanaconde, tucked away in a peaceful and very scenic part of the canyon. This quiet rural village is a great base for trekking through the canyon. You'll spend two nights here, and your second day is free for you to explore. You can hike to one of the other villages in the canyon, walk through the ancient Inca terraced fields and follow the Colca river until you get to a small oasis where you can rest your weary feet and take a refreshing dip in the pool.

You’ll need to be in good physical condition for this Peru trip. The reward for all your hard work is a unique glimpse into a remote part of Peru.

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Cruising the Canyon by 4x4

Duration:	2 days / 1 night
Price:	From £190 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Departure:	Daily
Route:	Arequipa - Corporaque - Cruz del Condor - Arequipa

You can also explore the Colca Canyon independently by 4x4 with your own private driver. This means that you'll be able to stop whenever you see a scenic spot and experience daily life in the valley.

You’ll stay in one of the best lodges in the valley, set in beautiful surroundings. The lodge is right on the river with its own hot springs. After a visit to the pre-Inca terraces you can spend the rest of the afternoon bathing in the soothing hot water ready to head out early the next morning to the Cruz del Condor for a close encounter with Peru’s national bird…

During this Peru tour, you can explore this unique part of Peru at your own pace. It’s a comfortable way to travel and definitely worth the extra cost.

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Peru tours: Lake Titicaca

Typically Titicaca

Duration:	3 days / 2 nights
Price:	From £80 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Departure:	Daily
Route:	Puno - Uros - Taquile - Puno

A trip to Peru wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Lake Titicaca. At 3820m above sea level, it’s the world’s highest navigable lake. The best way to see Titicaca is by boat, a welcome change after all those long bus rides! After a night in Puno you’ll head out onto the lake by boat, returning to Puno for another night before continuing your Peru trip and travelling on to your next destination.

The first stop on the boat trip is the Uros Islands or Islas Flotantes, entirely built of floating reed. You’ll then sail on to Taquile Island, inhabited by native Indians. Here you’ll go on a walk across the terraced fields and stop for lunch at a local restaurant (try the fish, freshly from the lake). In the afternoon you’ll head back to Puno and as the sun sets across Titicaca the captain will navigate you through the floating reed fields into Puno harbour.

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Titicaca island hopping

Duration:	3 days / 2 nights
Price:	£80 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Departure:	Daily
Route:	Puno - Uros - Amantani - Taquile - Puno

During this island-hopping Peru tour, you’ll visit floating Uros island before sailing to an island in the middle of the lake where you’ll spend the night in the home of a local family, a unique opportunity to get to know the traditional Quechua Indians that live here.

You’ll need to have a flexible attitude and be prepared to go basic. You’ll have dinner with the family, sleep in a basic bed with shared ‘toilet’ and bathroom facilities with the rest of the family. In return, you’ll be treated to a memorable Titicaca experience on your Peru holiday. The sunset is breathtaking and in the evening the islanders often have a surprise in store for their guests…

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Amazon Jungle Lodge

Duration:	4 days / 3 nights
Price:	£330 per person - based on 2 people sharing
Departure:	Daily
Route:	Cuzco - Puerto Maldonado - Lima

A stay in the Amazon jungle is a great way to round off your Peru trip. The warm, tropical rainforest here will make a refreshing change to the thin air of the mountain plateaus. This Peru tour offers you the chance to experience the quintessential Amazonian jungle and some of the most unspoilt, dense rainforest you’ll find anywhere in the country.

During this Peru tour, you’ll go in search of giant otters, jaguars, anteaters and caimans. You’ll travel up river by canoe to spot wildlife, visit local villages and take night walks through the deep, dark rainforest. Get back to nature with this humid, sweaty and mosquito-infested jungle adventure.

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Huaraz - Cordillera Blanca Valley trek

Duration:	5 days / 4 nights or 6 days / 5 nights
Price:	£395 for 4 nights or £490 for 5 nights
Departure:	Daily
Route:	Lima - Huaraz - NP Huascaran - Lima extended stay: Chavin de Huantar

This five or six day trip through the Cordillera Blanca is quite easy to fit into your Peru holiday if you’re spending 3-4 weeks travelling around the country. Those who enjoy walking and have a reasonable level of physical fitness are in for a treat when visiting Huaraz. This is a very authentic part of Peru with miles of jagged snow-capped peaks towering over lush green valleys and icy lakes. You’ll go on 2 treks through Huascaran National Park and you'll visit traditional Andes villages. If you have some spare time, you can extend this Peru tour with an excursion to the ancient ruins of Chavin de Huantar.

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Machu Picchu holidays and treks to Machu Picchu

The ancient Inca city Machu Picchu and the breathtaking surrounding Sacred Valley will undoubtedly be the highlight of your Peru trip. You’ll be counting the days until you get to see the lost city looming up from the mist. Build up the excitement and take your time acclimatising in Cuzco for a couple of easy walks to get used to the altitude. Wander across the colourful markets and visit some of the nearby ruins for a taste of what’s in store.

Due to the overwhelming popularity and continuously changing regulations for the classic Inca Trail, we offer several alternative trails through the Andes in combination with a visit to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Just as spectacular, these Peru tours are just as thrilling but a lot quieter and with a lot less hassle. There are several multi-day treks, short hikes and even a comfortable option by private car with driver. Whatever takes your fancy.

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Combining Peru with Bolivia

Add even more variety to your Latin American adventure by combining Peru with Bolivia. The two countries are connected by Lake Titicaca. Bolivia is the most traditional country in South America and also one of the most interesting. Far from the well-trodden tourist track you’ll travel Bolivia by train, bus and jeep across the breathtaking landscape of the Andean highlands to immense salt pans and the Amazonian rainforest. Plan plenty of time for this undiscovered Latin American gem and experience a close encounter with the hard-working, rosy-cheeked, bowler-hatted Bolivians.

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