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Hike the old Inca road to Sun Gate at Machu Picchu, bike the Sacred Valley, sail down the Amazon by night and learn how to make cocktails in Lima<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":88965,"menu_order":272,"template":"","thumbnail_video":null,"checkout_hero_banner":null,"acf":[],"template_id":"na","duration":11,"trip_limit":8,"img_header":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Peru-01-1-1120x620.jpg","continent":"The Americas","country":"Peru","countries":["Peru"],"prices_between":{"gbp":{"min":"\u00a32529","max":"\u00a32629"},"eur":{"min":"\u20ac2979","max":"\u20ac3099"},"usd":{"min":"$3409","max":"$3549"},"cad":{"min":"$4669","max":"$4859"},"aud":{"min":"$4649","max":"$4839"},"nzd":{"min":"$5179","max":"$5389"},"hkd":{"min":"$25409","max":"$26419"},"aed":{"min":"DH11929","max":"DH12409"}},"about":"

From Andean peaks to the Amazon Rainforest, Peru offers a landscape of epic proportions \u2013 all yours to uncover on this 11-day adventure.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore elegant Lima and the historical sights of Cusco and sail through the Amazon jungle under the cover of darkness. Mountain-bike the highlands of the Sacred Valley and follow the old Inca Trail through the Andes, until you reach the Sun Gate and Machu Picchu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Inca mysteries come to life in Peru, and we invite you to discover them. <\/span><\/p>\n","highlights":[],"lang":"us","trip_type":[{"term_id":8454,"name":"Most Active","slug":"active-vacation","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":8454,"taxonomy":"style","description":"If you hadn\u2019t already noticed, active adventures are one of our biggest passions. From mountain expeditions in Peru to off-roading in Portugal, let us show you what real adventure looks like.","parent":0,"count":21,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0"}],"hidden":true,"seasons":["summer","autumn","winter"],"scenery":["city","jungle","mountain"],"activities":["boat_trip","cooking_class","cycling","hiking","local_culture","tasting"],"activity_level":["moderate","active"],"key_locations":"Lima, Amazon, Cusco, Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu","itinerary":[{"local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-snapshot":"Arrive in Lima Airport (LIM)","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-header":"PISCO SOURS ALL ROUND","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-text":"

Welcome to Lima. Upon arrival, you\u2019ll be taken to your hotel by a private transfer \u2013 then it\u2019s time for the fun to begin. <\/span>After meeting your group, you\u2019ll explore the district of Miraflores together on an introductory walking tour. Then, to kick things off in style, you\u2019ll learn how to craft the perfect Pisco Sour, the nation\u2019s favorite cocktail, under the guidance of a local Pisco master. <\/span>Salud. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"PISCO SOURS ALL ROUND","text":"

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Begin the day in the Plaza de Armas, Lima\u2019s main square. Take a stroll through the elegant streets with your fellow travelers, admiring the city\u2019s colonial cathedrals and Incan landmarks. In the afternoon, head to one of Lima\u2019s most innovative restaurants, as the chefs prepare a ream of Peruvian dishes before your eyes. <\/span>Then, roll your sleeves up and learn how to make your own ceviche, a true Peruvian classic. Later in the afternoon, join your guide on a scenic walk through the bohemian district of Barranco, stomping ground of the city\u2019s artists and musicians. The rest of the evening is yours, with Barranco offering an array of restaurants at your fingertips. <\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Ceviche flavours & bohemian sights","text":"

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Today you\u2019ll all catch a 90-minute flight from Lima to Puerto Maldonado, then step aboard a traditional Amazonian boat to cruise your way to your jungle lodge. With just enough time to freshen up, prepare to sweat all over again with an immersive rainforest trek. Hike through the steamy foliage, following huge butterflies through this lush habitat. In the evening, explore the rainforest under the cover of darkness with an atmospheric night-time boat ride down the river. <\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"THE CALL OF THE AMAZON","text":"

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Today\u2019s adventure will take you from the wild Amazon to the Andean city of Cusco. Once the capital of the Inca Empire, this beguiling city is the gateway to ancient citadels and ruins, scattered across a vast mountainscape. After checking into your new hotel, explore the picturesque stone streets lined with Inca architecture and baroque cathedrals, seeking out the perfect place to dine tonight. Easy in a foodie haven such as this.<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"THE GATEWAY TO THE ANDES","text":"

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Start your morning the local way: in San Pedro Market, perusing stalls lined with fresh produce and traditional textiles. Then, you\u2019ll dive straight into Cusco\u2019s rich heritage. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this imperial city was the historic capital of the Inca Empire until the Spanish Conquest in the 16th century. Begin at Koricancha Temple, built in honor of the Sun God, before weaving through the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman and the Qenqo Temple. After lunch, you\u2019ll have the option to visit Cristo Blanco, where a formidable white statue of Christ rises over the Andes. Alternatively, you can spend the afternoon in Cusco however you please. <\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Uncover Cusco\u2019s Inca heritage ","text":"

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Today, you\u2019re off to visit Manuel Choque, a local agricultural engineer who has produced some of the world\u2019s most unique potato varieties. Admired by world-class chefs, Manuel boasts 370 different varieties of potato in his repository; when sliced open, the potatoes reveal vivid pink and purple flesh. Manuel will prepare a few of his prize potatoes for you to sample, flavored with a traditional hot pepper sauce. Enjoy this unique taste of the highlands, then it\u2019s onto Urubamba, where you\u2019ll check into your new hotel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Peruvian potatoes & highland beauty","text":"

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Prepare for a day of mountain biking in the Sacred Valley. Between shimmering salt terraces and Inca ruins, soak up magnificent views of the Andes expanding into the horizon. Your biking adventure will take you past the agricultural terraces of Moray, before gliding downhill to the salt mines of Maras. The rest of the day is best spent relaxing and admiring scenic views of the emerald slopes over a few cocktails at the hotel bar. <\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Mountain-bike the Sacred Valley","text":"

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This morning will see you take the train up to Kilometer 104 on the Inca Trail, where you\u2019ll follow a hiking trail through the mountains. Your first stop is Chachabamba, whose ghostly ruins are believed to have been a religious site, and the gatehouse to Machu Picchu. You\u2019ll continue the ascent to a mountain waterfall: the perfect spot to enjoy a picnic lunch, with majestic views over the Andes. Then it\u2019s onto Inti Puntu, the Sun Gate, which looks out onto Machu Picchu itself \u2013 and where today\u2019s hike culminates. You\u2019ll then catch a bus down to Aguas Calientes, a town renowned for its medicinal thermal waters. Lined with restaurants, boutiques and an artisanal craft market, this typical mountain pueblo brims with Andean charm. <\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"TREKKING THE INCA TRAIL","text":"

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Today, you\u2019ll be experiencing Machu Picchu in its full splendor. Located at 2,430 meters above sea level, the lost Inca citadel looks out over the ridges of the Andes Mountains \u2013 you\u2019ll see exactly why Machu Picchu tops most travelers\u2019 bucket-lists. Your expert guide will introduce you to the history of the region, then it\u2019s over to you to explore the fortress at your own leisure. Enjoy lunch in the Lost City, before descending to Aguas Calientes, where you\u2019ll hop on the train back to Cusco. On your final evening, enjoy a few rounds of Pisco Sours with your fellow travelers \u2013 a fitting finale to your Peruvian adventure. <\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Hike to Machu Picchu ","text":"

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After breakfast at the hotel, it\u2019s over to you to make your own way to the airport. Alternatively, you could spend an extra night in Cusco to explore the city at your own leisure, or extend your adventure to neighboring <\/span>Bolivia<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Hasta luego, Peru","text":"

After breakfast at the hotel, it\u2019s over to you to make your own way to the airport. Alternatively, you could spend an extra night in Cusco to explore the city at your own leisure, or extend your adventure to neighboring <\/span>Bolivia<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","snapshot":"Depart from Cusco (CUZ) ","images":["https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/PRAIntinerary11-925x600.jpg"],"day":11}],"alternative_itinerary":null,"theme":null,"gallery_uris":[],"trip_highlights":[],"included_highlights":[],"included":["a","e","g","t","m","b","t","Max. 14 people per trip","Everyone at a similar life stage","90% travel solo, 80% stay in touch"],"videos":[],"faqs":[{"question":"","answer":"Fly into Jorge Ch\u00e1vez International Airport, Lima (LIM) and out of Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Cusco (CUZ).\n"},{"question":"","answer":"Try and arrive in Lima by 3pm on Day 1 of the trip if you can, although we will pick you up from the airport no matter what time you arrive. You are free to leave at whatever time you please from Cusco on Day 12 of the adventure.\n"},{"question":"","answer":"Please be aware that WE DO NOT CLIMB RAINBOW MOUNTAIN on this adventure. Instead, we tackle a tough and rewarding 15-kilometer trek up through the Inca trail to Sun Gate at Machu Picchu.\n"},{"question":"","answer":"If Inca Trail permits are unavailable by the time you book, an alternative activity will be planned.\n"},{"question":"","answer":"Please note that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Latin America (even in upgraded hotels and private homes). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control. During the rainy season the locations visited may change due to some routes being covered by water.\n"},{"question":"","answer":"The Inca Trail closes in February to allow cleaning and restoration works. If the trek portion of your trip starts in February you will do an alternative hike.\n"},{"question":"","answer":"Please be aware that the itinerary, activities and hotels are subject to change. These changes can happen with little notice due to availability, poor weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances beyond our control. From time to time we may also make changes to your itinerary to try out new ideas and keep things fresh.\n"}],"hotels":[{"name":"El Mapi, Aguas Calientes","short_description":"Stylish boutique hotel with epic views of the surrounding landscape","description":"Decked out with soft furnishings and minimalist decor, this trendy hotel is located at the foothills of the Andes\n","image_url":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/PRAElMapi2.jpg","is_alternative":false},{"name":"Hacienda Urubamba, Sacred Valley","short_description":"Stunning mountain hotel nestled in the sacred valley","description":"A grand colonial-style house backed by a cluster of casitas all set in 100 acres of gorgeous Urubamba countryside.\n","image_url":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/PRAHaciendaUrubamba1.jpg","is_alternative":false},{"name":"Inkaterra Hacienda Concepci\u00f3n, Puerto Maldonado","short_description":"Stunning historical lodgings nestled in the heart of the rainforest","description":"You\u2019ll find yourself surrounded by flora and fauna, with endless jungle walking routes at your doorstep. \n","image_url":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/PRAInkaterraHacienda1-1.jpg","is_alternative":false}],"wellness_rooms":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip\/20831"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/trip"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/88965"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20831"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}