
South America & Panama Canal Cruise
Per person, double occupancy, excludes roundtrip airfare
Discover the beauty and vibrant culture of South America on this cruise to 5 countries, ending in Florida. Visiting iconic sites throughout this journey.
Travel across the misty, mysterious land of the Incas. Peru is a mountainous vacation destination with limitless magic to uncover, history to learn, and beauty to fall in love with on this sweeping tour.
Start your journey with a tour of Lima, Peru’s scenic capital. Explore Lima’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site packed with historic buildings that were once a stunning showcase of the wealth of the Spanish Empire.
Take a short, included flight from Lima to Cusco, in the heart of the Sacred Valley, deep in the Andean highlands. The region boasts countless ruins, beautifully intact stone terraces, and stunningly rugged mountainous terrain.
Take a scenic ride to Ollantaytambo Archaelogical Park, a living Inca city where residents still live in accordance with old Incan traditions. Hidden from view by the rugged Andes, the Incan sites of Maras and Moray are two of the Sacred Valley’s must-see sights.
Travel by panoramic train to Peru’s most famous site. The ancient sanctuary of Machu Picchu was built in the 15th century by the Incans at the peak of their power. This UNESCO World Heritage is the ultimate example of Incan architecture, characterized by polished stone walls and elegantly designed terraces.
Your tour of the UNESCO designated city of Cusco is followed by a full day on Lake Titicaca, ancestral home of the Uro and Taquileño peoples.
Travel over high plains, stone forests, and blue lagoons from Puno to Colca. Visit the Pampa Cañahuas Reserve, an extensive plain where vicuñas, the wild ancestor of domesticated alpacas, are common.
Keep your eyes to the sky on your stop at Condor Cross. The views of the stunning Colca Valley, one of the world’s deepest canyons, will make the journey worth it. Later that day, see Chivay and the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma, and Yanque before arriving in Arequipa. Enjoy one final day in Lima, then it’s time to head home.
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Arrive in Lima
If you purchased air from YMT, a representative will welcome you at the airport and transport you to the hotel.
Note: Depending on the departure time of your outbound flight, you may depart one day earlier.
Britania Crystal Collection or similar
Lima City Tour
Start your journey with a tour of Lima, Peru’s scenic capital. Explore Lima´s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site packed with historic buildings including the Main Square, a stunning showcase of the wealth of the Spanish Empire, the 16th century Church of Santo Domingo, and Casa Aliaga, one of Lima’s finest colonial mansions. Proceed to the traditional Pueblo Libre District, where you will visit the Larco Museum, a pre-Columbian art museum housed in a beautifully restored 18th century mansion. Enjoy an included lunch at the Cafe del Museo Larco, located on the terrace in front of the museum’s beautiful gardens. (B, L)
Britania Crystal Collection or similar
Cusco
Take a short, included flight from Lima to Cusco, in the heart of the Sacred Valley. The Sacred Valley, deep in the Andean highlands, was the center of the Inca Empire. The region boasts countless ruins, beautifully intact stone terraces, and stunningly rugged mountainous terrain. Shop for locally made alpaca textiles, musical instruments, paintings, carvings, necklaces and replicas of old Inca pieces at the Pisac Market.
Take a scenic ride to Ollantaytambo Archaelogical Park, a living Inca city where residents still live in accordance with old Incan traditions. “Ollanta” is also famous for its well-preserved archaeological sites, including a fortress, baths, and temples. (B, L)
Hacienda del Valle or similar
Sacred Valley
Hidden from view by the rugged Andes, the Incan sites of Maras and Moray are two of the Sacred Valley’s most interesting places to visit. Maras is home to Salineras de Maras, ancient terraced salt ponds. Moray contains circular terraces that were used by Incan leaders as a test garden where they could experiment on plants grown across the empire. Continue to Chinchero town, where you will see Incan ruins framed by the snow-capped Chicón and Verónica mountains. (B, L)
Note: Overnight bag will be needed for your journey to Machu Picchu. Due to luggage restrictions aboard the trains to and from Machu Picchu, passengers may only take 1 small bag weighing no more than 11 lbs (5 kg). The next day, the rest of your luggage will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco City. Guests will be able to retrieve their luggage upon their arrival at night on Day 5.
Hacienda del Valle or similar
Machu Picchu
Travel by PeruRail Vistadome panoramic train to Peru’s most famous site—the ancient sanctuary of Machu Picchu. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the ultimate example of Incan architecture, characterized by polished stone walls and elegantly designed terraces. After your tour, return to Aguas Calientes to enjoy an Andean fusion lunch overlooking the Vilconota River at the Cafe Inkaterra. (B, L)
Note: Machu Pichu is nearly 8,000 feet in elevation.
Casa Andina Plaza or similar
Cusco
Your tour of this UNESCO designated city starts with a visit to Santo Domingo Convent, a Spanish complex built on top of the sacred Inca Coricancha. Then, visit the Cusco Cathedral. Head to the hills to visit Sacsayhuamán, a fortress with panoramic views of the city. Finally, visit Puka Pukara, an Inca military installation perched on one of Cusco’s most prominent hills. After an included lunch, the afternoon is yours to enjoy on your own. (B, L)
Casa Andina Plaza or similar
Puno
Take a scenic drive from Cusco down to Puno. Keep your eyes peeled for landmarks including the town of Andahuaylillas, the Temple of Wiracocha, and the La Raya Pass. (B, L)
Hacienda Puno Hotel or similar
Uros and Taquile Island
Spend the day on Lake Titicaca, ancestral home of two fascinating cultures. Your first stop is on the floating islands of Uros, a series of manmade islands built by weaving together giant bulrush plants. Continue on to Taquile Island, home to the Taquileños, whose textiles are renowned for their quality. Afterwards, Enjoy lunch & free time in Puno. (B, L)
Hacienda Puno Hotel or similar
Colca
Travel over high plains, stone forests and blue lagoons from Puno to Colca. Visit the Pampa Cañahuas Reserve, an extensive plain where vicuñas, the wild ancestor of domesticated alpacas, are a common sight. (B, L)
Casa Andina Colca or similar
Arequipa via Condor Cross
Keep your eyes to the sky on your stop at Condor Cross. Even if you don’t see a condor, your views of the stunning Colca Valley, one of the world’s deepest canyons, will make the journey worth it. See Chivay and the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma, and Yanque before arriving in Arequipa. (B, L)
Casa Andina Arequipa or similar
Arequipa City Tour
Enjoy a panoramic view of Arequipa, then see historic architecture and views at the Yanahuara District. Visit the Main Square, Compañía de Jesús Church, and Santa Catalina Monastery. Enjoy a leisurely evening in Arequipa. (B, L)
Casa Andina Arequipa or similar
Fly to Lima
Take an included flight from Arequipa to Lima in the morning, then enjoy a final day in Lima including a farewell dinner and folklore show. (B, D)
Britania Miraflores Hotel or similar
OPTION: PISCO TASTING & MAKING – CEVICHE DEMONSTRATION :
Learn the history of pisco, developed by 16th-century Spanish settlers then enjoy a cooking demonstration and sample the perfect ceviche, which originated locally, and is typically made from fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices. $69 p/p. Please add this option at time of booking.
Depart for Home (B)
Arrive in Lima
If you purchased airline tickets from YMT, a representative will welcome you at the airport and transport you to the hotel.
Note: Depending on the departure time of your outbound flight, you may depart one day earlier.
Britania Crystal Collection or similar
Lima City Tour
Start your journey with a tour of Lima, Peru’s scenic capital. Explore Lima’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site packed with historic buildings including the Main Square, a stunning showcase of the wealth of the Spanish Empire, the 16th century Church of Santo Domingo, and Casa Aliaga, one of Lima’s finest colonial mansions. Proceed to the traditional Pueblo Libre District, where you will visit the Larco Museum, a pre-Columbian art museum housed in a beautifully restored 18th century mansion. Enjoy an included lunch at the Cafe del Museo Larco, located on the terrace in front of the museum’s beautiful gardens. (B, L)
Britania Crystal Collection or similar
Cusco
Take a short, included flight from Lima to Cusco, in the heart of the Sacred Valley. The region boasts countless ruins, beautifully intact stone terraces, and rugged mountainous terrain. Shop for locally made goods at the Pisac Market.
Take a scenic ride to Ollantaytambo Archaelogical Park, a living Inca city where residents still live in accordance with old Incan traditions. “Ollanta” is also famous for its wellpreserved archaeological sites, including a fortress, baths, and temples. (B, L)
Hacienda del Valle or similar
Sacred Valley
Hidden from view by the rugged Andes, the Incan sites of Maras and Moray are two of the Sacred Valley’s most interesting places to visit. Maras is home to Salineras de Maras, ancient terraced salt ponds. Moray contains circular terraces that were used by Incan leaders as a test garden where they could experiment on plants grown across the empire. Continue to Chinchero town, where you will see Incan ruins framed by the snow-capped Chicón and Verónica mountains. (B, L)
Note: Overnight bag will be needed for your journey to Machu Picchu. Due to luggage restrictions aboard the trains to and from Machu Picchu, passengers may only take 1 small bag weighing no more than 11 lbs (5 kg). The next day, the rest of your luggage will be transferred to your hotel in Cusco City. Guests will be able to retrieve their luggage upon their arrival at night on Day 5
Hacienda del Valle or similar
Machu Picchu
Travel by PeruRail Vistadome panoramic train to Peru’s most famous site—the ancient sanctuary of Machu Picchu. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is the ultimate example of Incan architecture, characterized by polished stone walls and elegantly designed terraces. After your tour, return to Aguas Calientes to enjoy an Andean fusion lunch overlooking the Vilconota River at the Cafe Inkaterra. (B, L)
Note: Machu Pichu is nearly 8,000 feet in elevation.
Casa Andina Plaza or similar
Cusco
Your tour of this UNESCO designated city starts with a visit to Santo Domingo Convent, a Spanish complex built on top of the sacred Inca Coricancha. Then, visit the Cusco Cathedral. Head to the hills to visit Sacsayhuamán, a fortress with panoramic views of the city. Finally, visit Puka Pukara, an Inca military installation perched on one of Cusco’s most prominent hills. After an included lunch, the afternoon is yours to enjoy on your own. (B, L)
Casa Andina Plaza or similar
Puno
Take a scenic drive from Cusco down to Puno. Keep your eyes peeled for landmarks including the town of Andahuaylillas, the Temple of Wiracocha, and the La Raya Pass. (B, L)
Hacienda Puno Hotel or similar
Uros and Taquile Island
Spend the day on Lake Titicaca, ancestral home of two fascinating cultures. Your first stop is on the floating islands of Uros, a series of manmade islands built by weaving together giant bulrush plants. Continue on to Taquile Island, home to the Taquileños, whose textiles are renowned for their quality. Afterwards, Enjoy lunch & free time in Puno. (B, L)
Hacienda Puno Hotel or similar
Colca
Travel over high plains, stone forests and blue lagoons from Puno to Colca. Visit the Pampa Cañahuas Reserve, an extensive plain where vicuñas, the wild ancestor of domesticated alpacas, are a common sight. (B, L)
Casa Andina Colca or similar
Arequipa via Condor Cross
Keep your eyes to the sky on your stop at Condor Cross. Even if you don’t see a condor, your views of the stunning Colca Valley, one of the world’s deepest canyons, will make the journey worth it. See Chivay and the towns of Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma, and Yanque before arriving in Arequipa. (B, L)
Casa Andina Arequipa or similar
Arequipa City Tour
Enjoy a panoramic view of Arequipa, then see historic architecture and views at the Yanahuara District. Visit the Main Square, Compañía de Jesús Church, and Santa Catalina Monastery. Enjoy a leisurely evening in Arequipa. (B, L)
Casa Andina Arequipa or similar
Fly to Lima
Take an included flight from Arequipa to Lima, then enjoy a final day in Lima including a farewell dinner and folklore show. (B, D)
Britania Miraflores Hotel or similar
OPTION: – PISCO TASTING & MAKING – CEVICHE DEMONSTRATION
Learn the history of pisco then enjoy a cooking demonstration and sample the perfect ceviche. $69 p/p. Please add this option at time of booking.
Depart for Puerto Maldonado
Fly to Puerto Maldonado, then travel by boat along the Madre de Dios River to the luxurious Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica. Meals are included, and you have a choice of complimentary optional activities. (B,L,D)
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica or similar
Puerto Maldonado & Tambopata National Reserve
In between soaking up the views of the river and rainforest from your luxurious wooden cabana, spend the day taking excursions to the lush Inkaterra Ecological Reserve. (B,L,D)
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica or similar
Butterfly Farm in Tambopata & Lima
After breakfast, visit the peaceful Mariposario Tambopata Butterfly Farm in Puerto Maldonado. See many of the 3,700 butterflies native to Peru before returning to Lima for an evening at your leisure. (B)
Holiday Inn Lima Airport or similar
Depart for Home
Note: Arrival flights to/from Lima from some west coast cities are overnight and arrive the following day. Most flights out of Lima may require at least one connection.
Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Hotels may differ depending on date. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. By their nature, all tour vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. Please ask your Travel Consultant for more information.
YMT Vacations itineraries may contain suggestions for activities for your leisure time; these suggestions do not constitute a recommendation nor an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently.
Per person, double occupancy, excludes roundtrip airfare. Passport required.
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