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Peru in summer | The Arequipa–Titicaca–Cusco journey

Peru is always on a traveller’s wish list. Markets that have operated for centuries, a high plateau that takes your breath away (literally), the floating Uros islands and the imperial city of the Incas to finish.

A trip to Peru is not just to visit Machu Picchu.

Culture of colours, Arequipa, Peru © Tino Valduvieco
Colour and Culture, Peru © Tino Valduvieco

Arequipa → Lake Titicaca → Cuzco.

A 17-day journey through the spine of the Andes that very few travelers make... and none forget.

This trip explores southern Peru, home to the main archaeological sites and some of the Andes’ most spectacular scenery. From Arequipa, we travel to Colca Canyon and Lake Titicaca, staying on the Capachica Peninsula. We continue through the Andes to Cusco and the Sacred Valley, then ascend to Machu Picchu.

Travel to Peru – Photo: Agustí Pedro
Trip to Peru | Author Agustí Pedro

Largely within the Andes, Peru preserves Inca cultural heritage among the mountains.

About altitude sickness

This itinerary ascends gradually to allow acclimatisation. Altitude sickness, or “soroche”, can appear in the first few days above 3,000 metres. Local remedies include coca tea, chewing coca leaves and drinking plenty of fluids. Some medicines are also used to ease its effects.

Avoid large or heavy meals, drink plenty of fluids and slow your usual pace.

A bit of everything, Peru © Tino Valduvieco

A bit of everything, Peru © Tino Valduvieco

Upcoming departures to Peru

Peru + Arequipa–Titicaca–Cuzco traverse

Peru’s attractions to discover on our trips

Photos by our travelers

📷 Karina Adriani
📷 Ana Cabaña
📷 Teresa Moray
📷 Rosa Maria Montaner

Our trips to Peru

✔️ 17-day trip
✔️ Departure 14 JUN 2026
✔️ Price from 3255€
The great Inca Festival of the Sun, held at every winter solstice, is an ancestral celebration in the heart of Cuzco. Inca archaeological sites, villages and Indigenous markets lead to the final ascent to Machu Picchu.

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✔️ 17-day trip
✔️ Departure 11, 29 JUL | 15 Aug | 2 Sep | 1 Oct 2026
✔️ Price from 3450€
The journey begins in Arequipa, heading to the Colca Canyon and then Lake Titicaca for an overnight stay on the Capachica Peninsula. It continues through the Andes to Cuzco and the Sacred Valley, before ascending to Machu Picchu.

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Secrets of Lake Titicaca and the Inca Route

 

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