13 Days Wonderful Peruvian South from Lima

About this experience

Travel from the beaches to the mountains of Peru, crossing stunning mountain ranges and high plateaux in this fascinating 13-day route. Visit the main historical, cultural and natural attractions of Lima, Ica, Arequipa, Puno and Cusco, while delighting your sight with unique landscapes, pampering your palate with bold flavours and experiencing the essence of the most traditional villages. Close your adventure with a visit to Machu Picchu, the impressive Inca citadel that captivates the whole world.

At a glance

• Duration: 312 hr

Itinerary and highlights

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

• Upon arrival, a representative will be waiting to greet you at the airport and the transportation service will transfer you to your hotel at the scheduled time.

Languages and tickets

• English — Guide
• Spanish — Guide
• Mobile Only

Tour operator

• LimaTours

Accessibility and practical details

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Rates do not apply to Peruvians or residents with more than 60 days of stay. If passengers are Peruvians or exceed 60 days of stay, a sales tax (18%) will be collected by our local operator.
• Domestic flight from Lima to Cusco must arrive no later than 10:30 hrs. Noon arrivals are too late.
• Please note that check-in in most hotels begins at 13:00 hrs. Clients will be subject to the availability of the room if they arrive before, waiting in the hotel lobby.
• If your trip includes the visit to high-altitude cities such as Cusco and Puno located at more than 3,400 metres, do not forget to take precautions in order to avoid altitude sickness. Passengers who have heart problems or high blood pressure should check with their doctor before travelling.
• IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW ENTRANCE REGULATIONS TO MACHU PICCHU The current restrictions on visits to Machu Picchu allow a maximum stay of 4 hours in the citadel accompanied by a guide during the first entry. If the visitor tours an alternate route (Mountain Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu) he/she will have 3 hours for this in addition to the 4 hours in the citadel. If the passenger wishes to enter the citadel again during the afternoon shift or the next day, he must previously acquire an additional ticket to enter during the new shift. There is no ticket sale point in the archaeological zone. The following objects are forbidden within the premises: professional cameras that require lights and tripods, or are equipped with telephoto lenses weighing more than 2 kilos (in order to use them, special authorisation and an additional fee is required), drones, selfie sticks, sprays, high heels, walking sticks without rubber tips, banners and posters, sharp objects and backpacks that surpass the following measurements: 40cm x 35 cm x 20 cm.
• INSTRUCTIONS Carry the same document that you presented to the agency, as the train tickets and entrance to Machu Picchu will be issued with the same information. In all train services to Machu Picchu, passenger can carry only one piece of hand luggage (backpack, bag or briefcase) weighing no more than 5 kg. You will find your luggage at the chosen hotel. Allowed size: 157 cm (height + length + width)
• NEW PLASTIC REGULATION: After the prohibition of bringing single-use plastic items into the 76 natural reserves, including Machu Picchu, it is important to use reusable bottles. Lima Tours offers a water refilling point in our office in Aguas Calientes.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Available tour options

• Superior Hotel Category: Rates based on the following: 1 person- 1 single room, 2 people- 1 double room, 3 people- 1 triple room Pickup included
• Standard Hotel Category: Rates based on the following: 1 person- 1 single room, 2 people- 1 double room, 3 people- 1 triple room Pickup included