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Peru Flex


Image of Inca ruins backed by mountains at Machu Picchu in Peru - KILROY

Suggested Itinerary: Peru Flex

Home - Lima - Paracas - Huacachina - Nazca - Arequipa - Puno and Lake Titicaca - Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco - Home

This itinerary is just a suggestion and can be customised to suit your unique travel plans. Make it longer, make it shorter. Add in the things you want to do. Get in touch with our travel experts to turn this itinerary into your dream Peru adventure.

Lima Welcome to Peru

Welcome to Lima and the start of your adventure!

On arrival at the international airport after your included flight, make your own way to your pre-booked hostel. You'll be spending three nights in a centrally located hostel to allow time for you to explore the city independently.

When you're ready to leave, hop on the Peru Hop bus for your journey to Paracas. If you depart on the early 7am bus you can take advantage of a FREE Caballo del Paso (traditional Peruvian horse show) in Mirasur.

*Option to upgrade room, choose a different property or extend your stay in the city.

Lima to Cusco Hop-on Hop-off

With your Peru Hop bus pass, you'll discover the REAL Peru through expert local guides while enjoying the flexibility to hop-on and hop-off as you like. You choose your stops and how long you stay for in each place. Every bus has local Peruvian hosts on board to share crazy stories about Peru, with stops made at hidden gems along the way to give you an authentic Peruvian experience. Your included pass includes eight stops that cover the main attractions in Peru with a number of free tours and activities including: - FREE exclusive tour of underground secret slave tunnels in Chincha. 17km of tunnels used to traffic slaves in 17th Century. - FREE Paracas National Reserve Tour (includes transport there & back, tour guide, and all entrance fe...

Machu Picchu Trek the Inca Trail

Machu Picchu is one of the 7 New Wonders of the World and no bucket list is complete without the famed Inca Trail Trek to get there! It's so popular that permits for the trek sell out months in advance, which is why it's going to be one thing that you fix in your schedule, so that you don't miss out. And it's why we've included it in this itinerary. On your four-day guided tour you'll trek past rambling rivers, ancient ruins, and scenic mountain views with the guidance and support of porters, cooks, and guides hired from local communities. The terrain is rugged and steep but the sense of accomplishment you'll feel is unparalleled once you reach Machu Picchu by sunrise. At the end of your trek you'll return to Cusco where we recommend sp...

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Recommended duration

Around 1 month

Start/End

Lima/Cusco

Travel Type

Independent

Inclusions

Flights, travel pass, arrival accommodation & Inca Trail

Book this itinerary
Experience the best of Peru on this flexible itinerary that takes you from Lima to Cusco via the desert oasis of Huacachina, the expansive Lake Titicaca, the Lost Incan City of Machu Picchu and much more!

 

Go with the flow and set your own pace on this package designed for first-time backpackers and the more independent traveller. Fly to Lima and spend three nights here to explore the city at leisure before setting off on your Peruvian adventure. 

You'll be making your way to Cusco, choosing your stops along the way and how long you want to explore. But there are a few must-see destinations that we recommend to help build your itinerary. Head first to Paracas to see the wildlife of the National Reserve before continuing to the desert oasis of Huacachina. 

Next up is Nazca where you can see the strange group of pre-Columbian geoglyphs etched into desert sands. Continue to the attractive city of Arequipa to enjoy a traditional Pisco Sour and opt to trek the jaw-dropping Colca Canyon. 

Don't miss Puno for a few days visiting the floating reed islands of Lake Titicaca. End your adventure in Cusco with an included 4-day Inca Trail Trek to the iconic ruins of Machu Picchu. 

*From price per person based on shared accommodation

What's included
  • Open-jaw return flights from the UK to Peru (arrive Lima, depart Cusco)
  • 3 nights of hostel accommodation in Lima
  • Open dated travel pass from Lima to Cusco with additional tours and experiences (see itinerary for details)
  • 4-day Inca Trail trek with camping equipment (permits must be booked in advance)
  • Booking fees
  • Services of your own travel advisor
What's not included
  • Travel insurance (but we can help you with that)
  • Vaccinations (ask us about our discount with Nomad Travel)
  • Meals
  • Accommodation
  • Optional activities (but we have loads to choose from)

Suggested Itinerary: Peru Flex

Home - Lima - Paracas - Huacachina - Nazca - Arequipa - Puno and Lake Titicaca - Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco - Home

This itinerary is just a suggestion and can be customised to suit your unique travel plans. Make it longer, make it shorter. Add in the things you want to do. Get in touch with our travel experts to turn this itinerary into your dream Peru adventure.

Lima Welcome to Peru

Welcome to Lima and the start of your adventure!

On arrival at the international airport after your included flight, make your own way to your pre-booked hostel. You'll be spending three nights in a centrally located hostel to allow time for you to explore the city independently.

When you're ready to leave, hop on the Peru Hop bus for your journey to Paracas. If you depart on the early 7am bus you can take advantage of a FREE Caballo del Paso (traditional Peruvian horse show) in Mirasur.

*Option to upgrade room, choose a different property or extend your stay in the city.

Lima to Cusco Hop-on Hop-off

With your Peru Hop bus pass, you'll discover the REAL Peru through expert local guides while enjoying the flexibility to hop-on and hop-off as you like. You choose your stops and how long you stay for in each place. Every bus has local Peruvian hosts on board to share crazy stories about Peru, with stops made at hidden gems along the way to give you an authentic Peruvian experience.

Your included pass includes eight stops that cover the main attractions in Peru with a number of free tours and activities including:

- FREE exclusive tour of underground secret slave tunnels in Chincha. 17km of tunnels used to traffic slaves in 17th Century.
- FREE Paracas National Reserve Tour (includes transport there & back, tour guide, and all entrance fees) – normally $15
- FREE Pisco Vineyard Tour (includes transport there & back, tour guide, and all entrance fees)- normally $15
- FREE Entrance to Nazca Lines Viewing Tower (includes transport there & back, tour guide, and all entrance fees)- normally $5.

There are loads more activities to choose from in each place and you'll have the flexibility to book these locally on arrival. Best of all, you'll also have access to exclusive discounts on local accommodation, if you prefer to travel without a fixed schedule and book hostels as you go.

Follow this route and decide how long you want to stay in each place to allow time to explore nearby attractions:

Lima - Paracas (option to visit the Ballestas Islands) - Huacachina - Nazca - Arequipa (option to trek Colca Canyon) - Puno (option to do a homestay on Lake Titicaca) - Cusco (option to visit Rainbow Mountain).

Your travel pass ends in Cusco. But that's not the end of your adventure!

Machu Picchu Trek the Inca Trail

Machu Picchu is one of the 7 New Wonders of the World and no bucket list is complete without the famed Inca Trail Trek to get there!

It's so popular that permits for the trek sell out months in advance, which is why it's going to be one thing that you fix in your schedule, so that you don't miss out. And it's why we've included it in this itinerary.

On your four-day guided tour you'll trek past rambling rivers, ancient ruins, and scenic mountain views with the guidance and support of porters, cooks, and guides hired from local communities. The terrain is rugged and steep but the sense of accomplishment you'll feel is unparalleled once you reach Machu Picchu by sunrise.

At the end of your trek you'll return to Cusco where we recommend spending a few days to recover before bidding adios to Peru and boarding your included return flight home to the UK.

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