Treasures of Peru with Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca

September 20 - 30, 2027

Length: 11 days

Region(s): South America

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Land, Small Group Tours

Experience Peru’s archaeological, cultural, and natural treasures on a small-group journey that links the Inca heartland with the high-altitude waters of Lake Titicaca. As you explore Lima, Cuzco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and remote island communities, encounter both the distant past and a captivating present in this intriguing Andean land.

Operated by Odysseys Unlimited

not including airfare, airline taxes/fees, or transfers

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Tour Highlights

Get to know Lima through guided touring, including a visit to historic Casa Aliaga, one of the oldest colonial mansions in the Americas.
Visit the acclaimed Larco Herrera Museum to view its outstanding collection of pre-Columbian art and artifacts.
Explore historic Cuzco, the former Inca capital, with its blend of Spanish colonial architecture built atop Inca foundations.
See Cuzco’s nearby Incan ruins, gaining insight into the engineering and religious life of this remarkable civilization.
Tour the Sacred Valley, where traditional villages, terraced hillsides, and river landscapes reveal the agricultural heart of the Inca world.
Browse the colorful Indian market in Pisac, filled with textiles, crafts, and local produce.
Enjoy two guided visits to the ruins at Machu Picchu, allowing ample time to absorb this legendary site from different vantage points.
Travel by scenic drive from Cuzco to Lake Titicaca, passing through dramatic Andean landscapes and highland communities.
Spend a full day on Lake Titicaca, including visits to the floating islands of Uros and the traditional island community of Taquile, to learn about local lifeways on the world’s highest navigable lake.

* Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent upon a minimum number of paying travelers.

Activity Level 3

What to expect: These trips feature long touring days with travel via motor coach, ship, zodiac, all-terrain vehicle, or train. Travelers are required to board transportation without assistance as well as stand and walk over uneven terrain for extended periods of time. Some tours may include optional higher-intensity activities and travel at higher altitudes with steep ascents and descents. Outings last four to six hours most days.

Suitable for: Travelers who are able to comfortably walk four to six miles, or 6,900–9,200 steps, each day.