Join us for eleven nights and ten full days as we explore the mystical beauty of Peru, including Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes, Urubamba, Cusco, and Lima.

All of our tours offer a wide variety of unique experiences while also providing chances for travelers to adjust the plans to match their desired speed and intensity.

Read the tour Itinerary summary below for more details.

Throughout the trip we will have the opportunity to dine at a wide variety of extraordinary restaurants (from casual street food to fine dining). While the tour offers many unique scheduled experiences, its casual structure also provides daily opportunities for travelers to adjust the plans to match their interests and desired speed and intensity.

IDENTIFICATION ~ A passport valid for 6 months beyond the tour start date and that has at least 4 blank pages for entry/exit stamps is required.
 

ALTITUDE ~  Lima: 505 ft  ~  Machu Picchu 7,972 ft  ~  Ollantaytambo: 9,160 ft  ~  Cusco: 11,152 ft 

WEATHER ~ We find Lima’s weather during September to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures (average highs of 67°f and lows of 59°f) and low rainfall. At the higher altitudes, expect cooler temperatures, with highs in the mid-60s and lows in the lower-40s.

TRANSPORTATION ~ We use various modes of transportation in Peru, including vans, taxis, trains, buses, airplanes.
 

PHYSICAL EXERTION ~ Moderately High Exertion (4 of 5) – This tour requires physical agility. High altitudes can be difficult for some people. During most of this tour, tourists can self-modify the itinerary to meet their ability. However, in order to fully appreciate this tour, tourists should be physically agile and have the ability to walk at a moderate pace for 20 minutes at a time at high altitude. Most historical and archeological sites do not have handrails and are not "handicap accessible". If you have breathing or mobility concerns, please consult with both your doctor and us before you book this tour.

MEDICAL FACILITIES ~ During a portion of our tour, major medical facilities will be more than three hours away.

Thursday – Travel/Arrival day

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – explore Lima with stops including art galleries, artists' studios, Museo de Arte Contemporāneo, Plaza de Armas, and many other museums and cultural sites

Monday – This is a full day of travel. We fly from Lima to Cusco and then drive to Urubamba where we will spend two nights.

Tuesday – We will explore the small town of Urubamba and the surrounding areas including Moray, Maras, and the salt ponds.

Wednesday – Travel to Ollantaytambo, exploring the region along the way, then take a train to Aguas Calientes

Thursday – Spend the day at the Machu Picchu complex (basic entry to the citadel with a guide is included; some hikes may require additional fees ‒ details on options will be provided

Friday – Spend the morning exploring Aguas Calientes, or for an additional fee, add a second morning in Machu Picchu – in the afternoon we travel to Cusco.

Saturday & Sunday – are full days in and around Cusco exploring museums, local shops, artists studios, and cultural sites (including Saqsaywaman)

Monday – Travel / Departure day – no official tour events are scheduled for this day

Jul 2025 •

From the moment we arrived until it was time to leave we felt like we were in good hands. They think of everything so you don't have to. The itinerary is designed so that each day is filled with activities, but also allows enough flexibility for exploring on your own or just enjoying a little down time. Their extensive knowledge of the locales they visit allows them to connect with the best shops, restaurants, artists and local tour guides who truly give you a glimpse of the local culture. This was my third tour with Camiba and I'm already making plans for the next one! ~ Frank F

Jul 2025 •

This is a fantastic tour company and a great way to explore areas that you might not go to on your own. Small groups are really a lot of fun. And coupled with the fact the Camiba takes care of about everything you need, this is a great way to travel. I just finished up a tour in Peru, including Machu Picchu. I could never have coordinated all the transportation needed to get there. Camiba’s cultural insights about the visited places is also a great resource. I will do other tours, that’s for sure. ~ Mark K

Jun 2019 •

I felt as though I lived the Peru culture . . . one can’t help but have a great time, make new friends and experience the wonders of what Peru has to offer with Camiba Cultural Tours.

~ Tracy

Jun 2019 •

My husband and I just returned from a great trip to Peru with Camiba. It was the perfect mix of art, architecture, history and food. 

~ Julie