Private Journeys

Signature Peru: Classic highlights of Peru

14 days from £3,600pp

(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)

Peru / Lake Titicaca

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Overview & Highlights

Peru’s classic highlights including Machu Picchu and the Spanish colonial treasure-house of Cusco, the Incas’ imperial capital. Climb past ranges of Andean volcanoes to the condor-flecked lip of Colca Canyon and head to the shores of Lake Titicaca.

This journey captures the natural and cultural highlights of this extraordinary country. Arrive in the vast metropolis of the capital, Lima, and move on to the arched colonial plazas of Arequipa, Peru’s atmospheric White City, which sits in the desert in the shadow of Volcano Misti. Travel by road up through stark desert scenery to remote Colca Canyon, where a traditional rural lifestyle has been preserved. 

Drive on to the icy, sapphire waters of high-altitude Lake Titicaca. Continue by road to historic Cusco, the former Inca capital with its meticulous Inca stonework and graceful colonial architecture. It’s a short drive to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Continue by rail through a narrow gorge to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, set on a mountain saddle above the Urubamba Valley.

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  • Lima: A city tour of Colonial Lima and the Larco Museum
  • Arequipa: City tour with Santa Catalina Convent and Juanita Mummy
  • Colca Canyon: Cruz del Condor
  • Lake Titicaca: Taquile Island, Luquina Chico and the Uros Islands
  • Cusco: City tour and Sacsayhuamán ruins
  • Cusco highlands: Visit to Inca site and traditional villages
  • Sacred Valley: Excursion to Inca ruins Pisaq and Ollantaytambo
  • Machu Picchu: Guided tour
  • Entrance fees to sites above included

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What our clients say

  • The tour was well paced for our age group with enough leisure time to do your own thing or just chill. One of the best holidays I have ever been…

    JM, Buckhurst Hill
  • Lived up to my expectations of seeing 3 countries in one holiday.

    PM, Arundel
  • “Having previously travelled to Patagonia on a Classic tour we knew what the standards are and didn't consider anyone else. Our confidence was fully justified.”

    IJB, Birmingham
  • Overall, the whole JLA experience has been first class.  Would have no hesitation in recommending JLA to friends and family.

    MH, Leighton Buzzard
  • Jacana was a fascinating, very well organised 3 week tour through Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia and Lima taking in the highlights of each country. Every day gave us a new experience…

    VT, London
  • Everything exceeded expectations, from the printed itinerary to the excursions.

    SB, Mansfield
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Our Expert's Opinion

Being one of Latin America's most iconic destinations, it was important for us to create a holiday that captures the main highlights of Peru. Designed with first-time visitors in mind, this itinerary offers a well-rounded introduction to the country's magnificent landscapes and Andean cultures.

Sophie
Sophie Barber Travel Expert Sophie lived in Chile before joining us and has travelled extensively across Latin America, from Mexico to the furthest tip of Patagonia and beyond to Antarctica.

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Real Latin american experts

  • Ben
    Ben Line - Travel Expert

    Ben fell in love with Latin America on a six month backpacking trip from Colombia to Mexico in 1995. Since then he has explored most of South America, including living in Peru for a year. He is now Head of Sales.

  • Sophie
    Sophie Barber - Travel Expert

    Sophie lived in Chile before joining us and has travelled extensively across Latin America, from Mexico to the furthest tip of Patagonia and beyond to Antarctica.

  • Chris
    Chris Rendell-Dunn - Travel Expert

    Anglo-Peruvian Chris grew up in Lima and spent much of his adult life in between London and Cusco as a tour leader, before settling permanently in our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours sales team.

  • Paul Winrow Giffin
    Paul Winrow-Giffin - Travel Expert

    After graduating in Computer Science, Paul spent seven months travelling from Colombia to Argentina and came home hooked on Latin America.

  • Charlotte
    Charlotte Daubeney - Travel Expert

    Charlotte's fascination with Latin America began with a family holiday to Belize. She went on to study Spanish in school and at university before spending a year living in Santiago, Chile.

  • Kathryn
    Kathryn Rhodes - Travel Expert

    Kathryn backpacked across Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru before joining us. She has a degree in Philosophy and French and is a keen netball player.

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