
Peru
From Pre-Inca to Conquistadors
Discover Peru’s colonial cities, rich archaeological sites, stunning museum collections and lush hidden valleys.
TOUR STATUS
Places on Request | Maximum 16
TOUR DATES
February 1-17, 2026 | 15 Days
TOUR LEADERS
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The tour starts at 4pm on Tuesday 3 February, at the Lima Country Club hotel (airport transfer included).
The tour ends with a mid-morning flight from Cusco to Lima on Tuesday 17 February (in time for onward flights to Santiago and then on to Sydney).
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Grade Three. This tour is among our most physically demanding.
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14 nights’ accommodation in centrally located 4 and 5-star hotels. All breakfasts, 10 lunches and 6 dinners. Services of two expert tour leaders throughout. 3 internal economy flights as indicated, all ground transport, entrance fees and tipping.
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$12,320 AUD per person, twin share (land content only)
$1,940 AUD supplement for sole use of a hotel roomA $1,000 AUD non-refundable deposit is required per person to confirm your booking on tour
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Places on Request. Maximum 16
OVERVIEW
With a rich history dating back thousands of years and landscapes that vary from majestic mountain ranges to arid deserts and lush rainforests, Peru is an unforgettable destination.
Here a vibrant, modern country is built on the fascinating vestiges of ancient civilisations, including the Inca Empire which reached its magnificent zenith in the years before the Spanish conquest in the 16th century, leaving behind sites such as Machu Picchu, one of the world’s great wonders.
Led by naturalist and archaeologist Juan Cardenas, and historical archaeologist Dr Chris Carter, this 15-day tour will introduce you to the extraordinary country of Peru, focusing on the pre-Columbian cultures that flourished prior to the arrival of the conquistadors. Beginning in Lima we travel to the colonial cities of Trujillo and Chiclayo, then onto the Sacred Valley and Agua Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. Our tour concludes in Cusco, where Spanish Baroque architecture meets Inca urban planning in a bustling contemporary city.
Our tour is complemented by free time to relax and enjoy the cities, towns and villages we visit and to appreciate Peru’s excellent cuisine.
This tour connects with our 21-day tour of Chile & Patagonia, commencing January 2026 >
tour highlights
The aim of every Academy Travel tour is to provide a rewarding, in-depth travel experience.
Juan cardenaS
your expert tour leader
Juan is a Peruvian and South American Tour Manager and naturalist with more than 30 years’ experience leading trekking, adventure and nature tours including to the Galapagos, Pantanal, Patagonia, Uyuni Salt flats and more.
Dr chris carter
your expert tour leader
Chris is a historical archaeologist with over 25 years’ experience leading tours both nationally and overseas, including over 30 tours to South American countries. He has a BA (Hons), MA and PhD from the Australian National University. His PhD research was based on excavations he carried out at coastal sites in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile.
tour ITINERARY
Lima (2 nights), Trujillo (2 nights),Chiclayo (2 nights), Sacred Valley (2 nights), Aguas Calientes (2 nights), Cusco (4 nights)
Included meals are shown with the letters B, L and D
Hotels have been selected principally for their central location. All hotels are a comfortable four-star standard.
Tour Accommodation
Lima, Country Club Lima Hotel | 2 Nights
Trujillo, Costa Del Sol | 2 Nights
Chiclayo, Casa Andina Chiclayo | 2 Nights
Sacred Valley, Aranwa | 2 Nights
Aguas Calientes, Inkaterra | 2 Nights
Cusco, Palacio del Inka | 4 Nights
tour booking
$12,320 AUD per person, twin share (land content only)
$1,940 AUD supplement for sole use of a hotel room
A $1,000 deposit is required per person to confirm your booking on tour. This deposit is non-refundable.
Places on request
Please request your place(s) by submitting the form below.
Please note, final places on tour are subject to availability and will be allocated in the order requests are received. A tour deposit will also be required to confirm your booking.
your tour consultant
The consultant for this tour is Jamal Fairbrother. For further information or to discuss the tour, please call 9235 0023 (Sydney) or 1800 639 699 (outside Sydney) or email jamal@academytravel.com.au
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