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A compact 10-day road and rail journey through Peru’s coastal capital, high Andean plateaus, Colca Canyon and the Sacred Valley—culminating at Machu Picchu. Expect long scenic drives, altitude changes, and hands-on cultural visits to islands and villages.
A compact 10-day road and rail journey through Peru’s coastal capital, high Andean plateaus, Colca Canyon and the Sacred Valley—culminating at Machu Picchu. Expect long scenic drives, altitude changes, and hands-on cultural visits to islands and villages.
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Morning fog lifts off Lima’s Pacific rim as the group gathers—city streets still murmuring, gulls daring the surf. Over ten days the trip slides south and up: colonial Arequipa with its white sillar façades; the high, wind-carved altiplano around Puno; the sacred curve of Lake Titicaca; the volcanic skyline and vertiginous drop into Colca; and finally, the terraces and stonework of Cusco and Machu Picchu.
easy.
10 days.
Suitable for travelers in average fitness; some walking on uneven terrain and short hikes at altitude required
Yes—several days exceed 3,500 m. The itinerary is rated suitable for all fitness levels but plan to hydrate, rest, avoid alcohol on arrival, and consider prophylactic measures after consulting your doctor.
The tour uses either the Expedition or Vistadome train depending on availability; a train ticket is included but the exact service will be confirmed at booking.
Yes—admission to Machu Picchu is included; the operator notes visitor circuits may change and will confirm which circuit is available when issuing tickets.
Guides provide bilingual service and most meals can be adapted, but notify special dietary needs at booking so local restaurants can accommodate them.
The route traces pre-Columbian Inca infrastructure and later Spanish colonial influence—churches and plazas in Cusco and Arequipa overlay ancient stonework and ritual sites.
Visits to fragile sites follow regulated circuits to reduce impact; support local communities by buying crafts directly and sticking to marked trails.
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