AN AMAZING 16-DAY ADVENTURE ACROSS MAGICAL PERU 7th-23rd May 2026 – with Lits

Canyons, Lakes, Sacred Valleys, Inca Citadels, Nazca Lines,
Amazon Rain Forest, Andes Mountains and Pisco Sours

Magical Peru is calling!
With all the allure of the mysterious and ancient to the modern and mystical, it is a unique destination. Peru’s enchanting and diverse landscapes offer a breath-taking array of natural wonders; from the soaring peaks of the Andes to the lush Amazon Rainforest, from Inca ruins (including Machu Picchu!) in the mountains to the Spanish colonial mansions on the coast.

Birthplace of Paddington Bear, it also happens to be the culinary destination of Latin America so the cuisine is much, much more than marmalade sandwiches - Lima is a foodie paradise and, what's more, I have a friend who lives there!!

This awesome, 16-day adventure is tailor-made by our ABTA travel partners at ‘Windows on the Wild’ (all flights and almost everything else included!) as an unforgettable excursion across the country by road, rail, boat and air, taking in not only the incredible tapestry of landscapes & major site, but also digging deep to experience their fascinating culture & heritage.

Itinerary summary:
Fly from London Heathrow to Lima on British Airways via Madrid.
Flight departing London at 07:50 arriving Madrid at 11:15, connect to flight departing Madrid at 13:55 arriving Lima at 18:00.
Day 1: Welcome to Lima - The City of Kings
A private transfer will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel. Then you will have the rest of the day to relax and enjoy your surroundings.
Day 2: Lima City Tour
We will enjoy a leisurely morning in preparation for our tour of the city in the afternoon.
We will start by exploring Huaca Pucilana, a huge sacred archaeological site in Miraflores, one of Lima’s most popular districts. We will then drive to the historic centre of Lima, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site where we will go to the beautiful main square, Plaza de Armas and where we will also visit the cathedral and the Convent of Santo Dominigo with it’s stunning ceramic tiles and paintings. Evening at leisure.
Day 3: Paracas Island & Ica Tour
We will leave Lima bright and early in the morning and drive southwards to take a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, a group of small islands located near the town of Paracas, and the most important wildlife sanctuary on the south coast..
In the afternoon we will take a city tour to Ica, the famous oasis town.
Day 4: Nazca Lines & Drive to Arequipa
An exciting flight over the incredible Nazca Lines! These huge geoglyphs were etched into the desert for unknown reasons, and despite having been studied for many years, still remain shrouded in mystery. We will then continue on the road to Arequipa.
Day 5: Arequipa - Colca Canyon
A beautiful drive, passing snow-capped volcanoes, rugged pampas, traditional terraced farms and picturesque villages making a few stops along the way.
Day 6: Colca to Puno
Time to visit the home of the condor! We will take lunch in Chivay, continuing in the afternoon to Puno, the capital of Peruvian folklore where we will settle into our hotel and enjoy a well-earned rest on the shore of Lake Titicaca.
Day 7: Uros floating & Taquile Island
A full-day trip taking a boat ride out to the island of Taquile, one of the most beautiful islands in Peru; visiting the amazing Floating Islands of the Uros people made from the totora reeds that grow around the lake.
Day 8: Puno to Cusco
An early start for our long drive, with interesting stops along the way, arriving late afternoon in Cusco.
Day 9: Cusco City
Our day will start with a four-hour tour of the centre of this incredible Inca city and its surroundings; we will then be free in the afternoon to explore the city at our leisure.
Day 10: Sacred Valley
A full day excursion to the Sacred Valley, visiting the famous Inca archaeological in Pisac, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo & Chinchero before heading back to Cusco.
Day 11: Cusco – Aguas Calientes
After breakfast we will head to the train station to board the train for a two-hour scenic ride to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu.
Day 12: Visit to Machu Picchu
An early start for our exciting visit to Machu Picchu for a tour of all the most famous and most spectacular parts of the extensive archaeological complex.
Day 13: Cusco to the Amazon
Fly to Madre de Dios – Puerto Maldonado where our Amazon rain forest adventure will begin.
Day 14: Amazon Day Trip
Today we will enjoy a full Amazon experience, walking and boating in the forest, keeping our eyes peeled for the jungle wildlife.
Day 15: Puerto Maldonado - Lima
Our return journey to Puerto Maldonado, heading back on the boat for our onward flight to Lima where we will stay overnight.
Day 16: Lima - London
Fly from Lima to London Heathrow on British Airways via Madrid
Flight departing Lima at 19:40 arriving Madrid at 14:00 the following day, connect to flight departing Madrid at 15:45 arriving London Heathrow at 17:15.

Cost:
£5995.00pp single occupancy
£5295.00pp shared room

Included (almost everything!):
• All flights (international/internal & Nazca Lines), all itinerary with B&B accommodation, meals (4xlunches, 2xdinners), private transfers, transportation, entrance fees and excursions with English speaking guides and full services of Lits, an experienced 45Not Grumpy Leader.

Not included:
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary, additional optional tours, travel insurance and items of a personal nature.

** Please email me directly to to receive a full itinerary &/or to confirm your RSVP Lits: lits1@aol.com / 07710 217902

Based on a group of 12 people

Deposit:
A deposit of £1300 is payable to 'Windows on the Wild' to secure your place on RSVP - please contact me directly for payment details.
Balance payment will be due on 24th Feb 2026