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IN SEARCH OF THE INCAS
The Best of Peru

Full of mystery and culture dating back millennia, Peru has one of the most breath-taking archaeological sights in the world in Machu Picchu in addition to a wealth of other magnificent sights, from the stunning scenery of the Andes mountains and Lake Titicaca to the colonial cities of Arequipa and Cuzco, the Rainbow Mountains of Vinicunca and the fascinating and mysterious Nazca Lines.

Lima is Peru's capital city and is filled with colonial-era riches and is the only capital in South America that faces the sea. It is hailed as the gastronomic capital of Latin America. Founded by Spanish conquistadors in the 1500s, modern-day Lima is a populous city scattered with extraordinary Baroque churches, monasteries and contemporary galleries. 

The Nazca Lines - No holiday to Peru would be complete without exploring the Nazca Lines, an awe-inspiring collection of over 300 figures that includes a whale, a condor, snake, llama, spider and a flower. All super sized, etched into the sprawling Peruvian desert and only visible from the sky!

Arequipa - is regarded as Peru's most beautiful city and boasts an incredibly scenic setting in the shadow of mighty snow-capped volcanoes. The city is located at an altitude around 2,300 metres and the streets are dotted with stately colonial buildings made from the white sillar stone earning it the nickname ‘The White City’.

Colca Canyon - the spectacular Colca Canyon, regarded as the second deepest canyon in the world, an area of terraced farmland and charming Andean villages where ancient traditions are still maintained by the locals.  Wild vicuña and alpaca can be seen grazing on the slopes, but head to the Cruz del Condor viewing point for a chance to see Andean Condors soaring effortlessly above the valley floor.

Lake Titicaca stradles the border between Peru and Bolivia, the legendary Lake and its surroundings are an area of supreme natural beauty. The intense blue waters of Lake Titicaca, backed by snowy Andean mountains, is the world’s highest navigable lake at over 3,800 metres above sea level. Set sail on the floating Uros Islands, an intriguing archipelago where everything is made from the tortora reeds found growing on the lake.

Vinicunca also known as the Rainbow Mountains, is located in the Peruvian Andes at an altitude of 5,200 metres. The hike to the rainbow mountain will take around 2 hours and is a distance of 4 kilometers (2.5 miles), during which you will pass through a vibrant green valley with the snow capped peak of Apu Ausangate towering in the distance.

Cuzco is located high up in the Peruvian Andes, the once famous capital of the Inca Empire is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The city is filled with Inca buildings and history that were rebuilt by the Spanish, making it truly unique.

Ollantaytambo is dominated by two massive Inca ruins, the quaint village of Ollantaytambo, also called Ollanta, is the best surviving example of Inca city planning, with narrow cobblestone streets that have been continuously inhabited since the 13th century.

Machu Picchu stands 2,430 m above sea-level, in the middle of a tropical mountain forest, in an extraordinarily beautiful setting. It was probably the most amazing urban creation of the Inca Empire at its height; its giant walls, terraces and ramps seem as if they have been cut naturally in the continuous rock escarpments. The natural setting, on the eastern slopes of the Andes, encompasses the upper Amazon basin with its rich diversity of flora and fauna.

Join Scenic's Bob Cole on this amazing adventure to Peru, including visits to Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon, the Rainbow Mountains & Machu Picchu.

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Don't take our word for it, read what our 2025 Tour Clients had to say...

Our tour of Peru with Scenic Car Tours was a constant voyage of discovery. From busy city centres to remote Amazonian towns. From sea level one day to 5000m altitude another. From fast motorways alongside the Pacific to unmade tracks away from any sign of civilization. We were accompanied throughout the trip by our Peruvian guide Cel, a constant source of information, assurance and advice. In addition,we were occasionally joined by local/specialist guides whilst visiting some specific areas of interest where they had even greater knowledge than Cel! The highlights of the tour for us were seeing the Condors soaring in the Colca Canyon, hiking to the summit of the Rainbow Mountain and of course, exploring Machu Picchu. If you enjoy travelling, exploring and driving, this trip is highly recommended.   Glynn & Cathy Williams

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"Since I was a young man, I knew of  Machu Picchu in Peru and wished that one day I would be able to go there to see this magnificent place. I have been on a few of Scenic Car Tours organised tours, including trips to Jersey, the Pyrenees and  Italy. Two years ago, I also joined them on their road trip on the famous Route 66 across the USA with Bob Cole as our guide the whole way. I was thrilled to see that Scenic Car Tours were organising a road trip in Peru, so I booked this trip of a lifetime without hesitation, knowing that Bob Cole was going to lead the road trip and we would be in safe hands. We all met in Lima and were introduced to our vehicles for the road trip. We also took a walk/coach tour of the Lima area, including a visit to a large private car collection. After two days in Lima, we set off on our road trip adventure with Cel, our Peruvian Guide who kept us informed of places of interest en route throughout our road trip in Peru. All the hotels were high quality, and sometimes we stayed 2/3 nights to view areas of interest in the area. Although Machu Picchu was the main reason for me going to Peru, our visits to Colca Canyon with the soaring Andean Condors was also one of the highlights, along with the Rainbow Mountains that took me on a walk to over 5000 meters to see the grand vista of the Andes around me.  Iain Cameron

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We had the most amazing time on the tour of Peru. Scenic Car Tours from start to finish went above and beyond to make our holiday so memorable. Our Peruvian guide Celio accompanied us on the whole tour and was so knowledgable and other guides who joined along the way too. It was an experience we will never forget, and would not hesitate in booking with Scenic Car Tours again. Chris & Ceri Hughes​

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The Best of Peru
Itinerary

Peru has one of the most breathtaking archaeological sights in the world in Machu Picchu. Peru also offers a wealth of other magnificent sights, from the stunning scenery of the Andes mountains and Lake Titicaca to the colonial cities of Arequipa and Cuzco, and the fascinating and mysterious Nazca Lines.

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OUR PERU TOUR HOTELS

The hotels on this tour have been hand-picked for their quality, facilities and location. 

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Please Note: In some of the remote locations, hotel accommodation is more basic than we would normally consider.

YOU DO NOT REQUIRE A VISA TO ENTER PERU

No visa is required to enter Peru for a stay of up to 183 days, however, while a visa is not required, you must hold a passport valid for at least six months on entry with one blank visa page.

Transatlantic Flights - Our recommended routing is via London/Miami. Due to the variety of flight requests we get for these tours, we give you the choice of whether you include flights in your package. This gives you the flexibility to choose which day you travel on, which airport you travel from and affords you the option to upgrade or utilise any air miles etc you may have. We will of course be happy to book your flights for you, in which case all flight bookings are operated for Scenic Car Tours by our sister company Success Tours ATOL No. 5114

Look What’s Included

  • Lima Airport/Hotel Transfers

  • 14 Days SUV/Car Hire - Toyota Yaris Crossover or similar 

  • Services of a Scenic Car Tours Representative & a Local Peruvian Tour Guide Throughout

  • 2 Nights at the DoubleTree El Pardo Hotel, Lima

  • 2 Nights at the Legend Paracas Resort, Paracas

  • Morning Boat trip to the Ballestas Islands

  • 1 Night at the Casa Andina Hotel, Nazca

  • 1 Night at the Hotel de Turistas, Chala

  • 2 Nights at the Hampton by Hilton Hotel, Arequipa

  • 2 Nights at the Colca Lodge & Hot Springs Hotel, Colca

  • 2 Nights at the GHL Lago Titicaca, Puno

  • 1 Night at the Wilkamayu Hotel, Sicuani

  • 3 Nights at the Arwana Boutique Hotel, Cusco

  • Buffet Breakfast each morning & 13 Dinners

  • Lima & Miraflores Sightseeing Tour

  • Haucachina Sand Dune Buggy Excursion

  • Flight over the Nazca Lines 

  • Sightseeing tour of Arequipa & Santa Catalina

  • Trek to the Rainbow Mountains (optional)

  • Boat Trip & Lunch on Lake Titicaca including Uros & Taquille Islands

  • Visit to Suillustani Burial Grounds

  • Train Excursion (Vistadome Class) from Cusco to Machu Picchu including transfers,  Admission & Guided Tour

  • Internal Flight from Cusco to Lima

  • Detailed Road Book featuring Great Drives, Maps & Local Attractions

  • Commemorative Tour Polo Shirt & Baseball Cap

  • Commemorative Tour Rally Plate

  • Car Parking at all Hotels - some charges may apply locally

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Dates & Prices

The Best of Peru
Package Excluding Flights
Package Including Return Flights

*Please note: All prices shown above are per person and based on 2 persons sharing a car and a twin/double room
Flight price is based on flights from London Heathrow and subject to availability in the fare yield quoted at the time of booking

Meal Basis -​ 
16 breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 13 Dinners – Including Welcome Dinner & Farewell Dinner
Single occupancy supplement - On Request

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