Heights of Peru
Peru is an awe-inspiring country, with some of the most unique geographical landmarks in the world.
Explore a city in the clouds, the ancient Incan citadel Machu Picchu. See the blue waters of Lake Titicaca, the highest lake of its size in the world, and take in breathtaking views of the Andean Condors soaring over Colca Canyon. The Peruvian culture of today is no less compelling—get a glimpse at one of its colorful markets and by talking to native communities.
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Day 1: Fly to Lima
Meet your Tour Director at the airport in Lima
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Day 2: Lima • Pucusana
Travel to Pucusana
Take part in a boat excursion with local fisherman
Enjoy a free evening or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Ceviche Cooking Class
Enter the kitchen and learn what goes into making your own ceviche—a dish that’s been declared part of Peru’s national heritage and even has its own holiday. -
Day 3: Lima • Cuzco • Ollantaytambo
Fly to Cuzco
Travel to Ollantaytambo
Visit the Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop
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Day 4: Ollantaytambo • Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Aguas Calientes
Take an expertly guided tour of Machu Picchu
Visit Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Ollantaytambo
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Day 5: Pisac • Cuzco
Travel to Pisac
Enjoy free time at a Pisac market
Continue on to Cuzco
Visit the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman
Enjoy free time in Cuzco
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Day 6: Cuzco • Puno
Travel to Puno
Visit the Raqhi Temple
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Day 7: Puno • Lake Titicaca
Enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Titicaca
- Taquile and Uros Islands
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Day 8: Puno • Chivay
Travel to Chivay
Take an expertly guided tour of the Sillustani archaeological site
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Day 9: Chivay
Visit Colca Canyon
Explore the Maca and Yanque villages with your Tour Director
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Day 10: Chivay • Arequipa
Travel to Arequipa
Visit the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries
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Day 11: Arequipa
Visit the Santa Catalina Monastery
Fly to Lima
Board an overnight flight
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Day 12: Arrive home
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Day 1: Fly to Lima
Meet your Tour Director at the airport in Lima
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Day 2: Lima • Pucusana
Travel to Pucusana
Take part in a boat excursion with local fisherman
Enjoy a free evening or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Ceviche Cooking Class
Enter the kitchen and learn what goes into making your own ceviche—a dish that’s been declared part of Peru’s national heritage and even has its own holiday. -
Day 3: Lima • Cuzco • Ollantaytambo
Fly to Cuzco
Travel to Ollantaytambo
Visit the Pablo Seminario ceramics workshop
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Day 4: Ollantaytambo • Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Aguas Calientes
Take an expertly guided tour of Machu Picchu
Visit Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Ollantaytambo
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Day 5: Pisac • Cuzco
Travel to Pisac
Enjoy free time at a Pisac market
Continue on to Cuzco
Visit the Fortress of Sacsayhuaman
Enjoy free time in Cuzco
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Day 6: Cuzco • Puno
Travel to Puno
Visit the Raqhi Temple
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Day 7: Puno • Lake Titicaca
Enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Titicaca
- Taquile and Uros Islands
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Day 8: Puno • Chivay
Travel to Chivay
Take an expertly guided tour of the Sillustani archaeological site
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Day 9: Chivay
Visit Colca Canyon
Explore the Maca and Yanque villages with your Tour Director
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Day 10: Chivay • Arequipa
Travel to Arequipa
Visit the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries
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Day 11: Arequipa
Visit the Santa Catalina Monastery
Fly to Lima
Board an overnight flight
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Day 12: Arrive home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; train; internal flights
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Hotels
10 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director; 2 walking tours
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Entrances
Pucasana fishermen excursion; Pablo Seminario; Machu Picchu; Sacsayhuaman fortress; Raqch'i Temple; Lake Titicaca boat excursion; Sillustani archeological site; Colca Canyon; Museum of Andean Sanctuaries; Santa Catalina Monastery
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
