
Purely Peru
Peru is extraordinarily rich in culture and offers fine food and folklore. A destination of wonders with an ancient historical legacy. This county has it all, glorious coastlines, sweeping highlands and a teeming jungles. All rich with adventure. Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu are mythical names that roll easily off any adventurer’s tongue. Join us as we unlock its diversity
Peru is mountains, beaches, jungles and cities. Everything is here!
Peru is a vast country with much to offer! Living cultures, friendly people, and delightful food. A diverse and multicultural country that you continually will be astounded by. On this adventure you will discover many fabled destinations including Lima known as South America’s capital of fine food, Arequipa and its volcanic landscape, and Cusco with the amazing Machu Picchu. We begin on the Pacific coast and sample the history, archeology, nature, and especially culture as we head south and east completing our journey in Cusco
"Wow! Purely Peru was our 4th tour with Global Drift and our first in South America. What an amazing journey. Once again the scope and organisation was way above expectations. Highlights where Machu Picchu, Arequipa, llamas and alpacas, community markets, Lake Titicaca, Peruvian hospitality, great food - including alpaca and guinea pig washed down with Inca Cola (and beer), the list goes on. The expertise of our wonderful tour leader, his knowledge and passion for Peru, enthusiasm and sense of humour combined for an extremely well organised, easy paced, cohesive tour"
Robyn and Greg Wyman, Adelaide, Australia
16 Day Itinerary | ||
Departure: | 10th July 2025 | (Thursday to Friday) |
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Price: | USD$3295 |
*A CONTINUATION OF THIS TOUR CAN BE MADE FURTHER INTO ECUADOR AND THE GALAPAGOS. YOU MAY WISH TO CONSIDER THIS LONGER ITINERARY ON THE PERU GALAPAGOS ADVENTURE TOUR WHEN MAKING YOUR BOOKING *ALTERNATIVELY YOU CAN ADD AN AMAZING JOURNEY INTO THE AMAZON WITH OUR PERUVIAN AMAZON LODGE ESCAPE |
Day 1 - arrive Lima Arrival day (no activities planned). We will have a group meeting this evening Day 2 - Lima Join our insightful Lima reality city tour where take you to the historical centre for half a day and then visit a local community project in a colourful shanty in the afternoon. These culturally sensitive tours let you see the real life of locals and gives back to the communities visited Days 3 & 4 - Lima to Arequipa A morning flight to arguably Peru’s most beautiful city. Arequipa exhibits delightful colonial past and a visit to the colourful Santa Catalina Convent is a must. Situated under the volcano “El Misti”, stroll around the city enjoying the local museums, churches and sample some of the many superb regional dishes Days 5 - 7 - Arequipa to Colca Canyon and Puno Colca Canyon, home to the famous Andean Condor. View these birds close up, as they soar above us while on the edge of the canyon. Visit local villages, soak in thermal baths and sample the life, music and spectacular scenery. We continue through to the city of Puno on Day 7 Days 8 & 9 - Puno and Lake Titicaca From the shores of magnificent Lake Titicaca we board a boat bound for the floating islands of Uros and a local homestay in a less touristed community, along the way learning of the legends and the ways of the lake and its people where life has remained relatively unchanged over the centuries. An overnight home stay will allow us to live with a family on a remote peninsula on the lake Days 10 & 11 - Puno to Sacred Valley Today we depart Puno and travel by road across the Altiplano to Cuzco and then we head out to the beautiful Urubamba Valley (Sacred Valley of the Inca’s) where we’ll spend the next two nights. The following morning we will explore the ancient township and Ollyantaytambo Inca site, then drive through rural villages to Pisac Inca site and vibrant Pisac market Day 12 - Machu Picchu Take an early train to Aguas Calientes (now known as Machu Picchu village) where we’ll check in to our hotel and make our way to Machu Picchu. You’ll have free time until late afternoon to wander around this amazing site, then join our guided tour once the crowds have subsided. Relax at your own pace for the rest of the day in Machu Picchu, head down to the village or soak in the hot springs Days 13 & 14 - Machu Picchu to Cusco An early morning train and bus takes us to the imperial city of the Incas, Cusco, visiting some interesting sites on the way. Rich in history and surrounded by ancient Inca sites, churches and museums and markets, there is plenty for all to do and see. Enjoy a half day city tour on day 14, then free time to enjoy the city before taking part in a unique cooking class overlooking the city Day 15 - Cusco Free time to explore this beautiful city with great shopping, fascinating markets, or just relax in one of the many cafes and soak up the special atmosphere, which makes Cusco a truly unique place. Enjoy a farewell dinner at one of Cusco's best restaurants Day 16 - depart Cusco We say farewell to Peru, or you can add on an Amazon Lodge stay for a serene wilderness experience |
Trip Options
Single Travellers: | USD$380 | Details |
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Extra Accommodation: | Single USD$80 | Details |
Double USD$110 | ||
Arrival Airport Transfer: | USD$25 | Details |
*A CONTINUATION OF THIS TOUR CAN BE MADE FURTHER INTO ECUADOR AND THE GALAPAGOS. YOU MAY WISH TO CONSIDER THIS LONGER ITINERARY ON THE PERU GALAPAGOS ADVENTURE TOUR WHEN MAKING YOUR BOOKING
*ALTERNATIVELY YOU CAN ADD AN AMAZING JOURNEY INTO THE AMAZON WITH OUR PERUVIAN AMAZON LODGE ESCAPE
Local Payment
Your Local Payment is collected by your group leader in cash at your group meeting on Day 1 of the trip and is part of your tour price. The money is spent locally on your tour.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Extra Accommodation
Pre and post trip accommodation is offered on most journeys pending availability. Please indicate in your enquiry if you require any rooms before or after your tour and the amount of nights requested.
For tours where the start and finish points are different w can assist you with your arrangements in both locations.
Single Traveller
Global Drift encourages interactive experiences for all of our travellers. As such we presume that you will be happy to share accommodation with a same sex person should you be travelling alone.
However, for those that would prefer a single room for the tour we do offer a single supplement. This also applies to single travellers who we are not able to match up.
It must be stated however that on many of our tours we stay in small family owned guesthouse accommodation. In certain instances with full groups the passenger combinations may not always allow you to enjoy a single room. Please keep this in mind when booking your single supplement. We will however, always do our best to accommodate you.
Please make your request for this service a minimum of 3 months prior to your journey.
The quoted extra payment is for the entire trip.
Single Travellers
Global Drift encourages interactive experiences for all of our travellers. As such we presume that you will be happy to share accommodation with a same sex person should you be travelling alone.
Due to the exploratory nature of this journey no single supplement is offered.
Airport Arrival Transfer
Global Drift offers an optional arrival transfer to your hotel at the quoted fee.
In your trip dossier you will receive directions on how to make your way to your starting point hotel. It is quite easy and possibly cheaper than we are able to offer it.
Should you require this service please advise us at the time of your booking.