Tour · 14 nights · with Explore Worldwide
Upgraded - Discover Peru
A 14-night small group tour with Explore Worldwide moving from Lima’s markets and art scene through Arequipa’s volcano views to Lake Titicaca and the classic highlight, Machu Picchu.
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Departures
- 12 dates
- Choose a month below
- Countries
- Peru
- Operator
- Explore Worldwide
- From
- £3,600
- per person
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Surquillo Market and Barranco art district, Lima
Colca Canyon and condor viewpoint
Traditional reed islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca
Train journey from Puno to CuscoWith panoramic views
Two-day visit to Machu PicchuWith managed circuits
About the trip
This small group tour with Explore Worldwide begins in Lima, where lively markets and the coastal neighbourhood of Barranco provide an introduction to Peru’s history and food. From there, the journey moves to Arequipa, perched below snow-capped volcanoes, to explore colonial architecture and a convent that feels like a small walled town.
The route climbs the Andes, with a long drive through the Altiplano to the Colca Canyon—twice the depth of the Grand Canyon—where condors circle overhead. Close by, Lake Titicaca’s reed islands and Quechua-speaking communities add cultural layers beneath the high waters. Next, you travel by train through the Andes to Cusco, the former Inca capital.
The tour ends with time in the Sacred Valley and the chance to visit Machu Picchu over two days, limited by visitor controls but spread out to avoid crowds. Optional hikes or extra circuits at the World Heritage site offer different ways to take in the site. Cusco’s streets, markets and museums are a relaxed finish, with an optional demanding day trip up Rainbow Mountain for those wanting one last high-altitude challenge.
- 1 Lima
- 2 Arequipa
- 3 Colca Canyon
- 4 Lake Titicaca
- 5 Cusco
- 6 Machu Picchu
Itinerary
The route
Lima
Arequipa
Colca Canyon
Lake Titicaca
Cusco
Machu Picchu
These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Explore Worldwide confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Per personThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Explore Worldwide
- Flights
- Not included: you book your own to the start
- What’s included
- Check with Explore Worldwide
- Accessibility
- Check with Explore Worldwide
For full details of what’s included, check with Explore Worldwide. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Upgraded - Discover Peru?
- Upgraded - Discover Peru is a 14 nights tour holiday.
- Who operates Upgraded - Discover Peru?
- Upgraded - Discover Peru is operated by Explore Worldwide.
- How much does Upgraded - Discover Peru cost?
- Prices for Upgraded - Discover Peru start from £3,600, subject to availability.
The operator
Explore Worldwide
Small-group adventures, walking and wildlife
Small groups with local leaders, and a fondness for the places at the end of the road. Trips are graded so you know how active they are.
You book with Explore Worldwide directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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