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A fourteen-day small-group journey from the Pacific coast to the high Andes, timed to the Inti Raymi Festival of the Sun in Cusco. Spirit Quest Tours moves at the pace altitude asks for: Lima first, then Cusco and the Sacred Valley, a guided visit to Machu Picchu, and a final stretch along the Sun Route to Lake Titicaca.

 

At a glance

• Dates: June 18 – July 1, 2027 (14 days)

• Route: Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Puno, and Lake Titicaca

• Highlight: Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun, in Cusco on June 24

• Hotels: Antigua Casona Miraflores (Lima), Palacio del Inka (Cusco), Sumaq Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes), GHL Lake Titicaca (Puno)

• Led by: a Spirit Quest tour leader with local Peruvian guides, on routes designed with Billy Koch of Green Llama Travel

• Price: $7,750 per person, double occupancy; $9,500 single; deposit $1,000

 

Why this journey is different

Most Peru tours rush to Machu Picchu and out again. This one gives the sanctuary an unhurried guided visit, with the option of a second, and builds up to it slowly, so the body adjusts to the altitude and the place has room to land. Along the way there is a traditional Pago a la Tierra offering to the earth, time with Andean weavers, and ceremonial sites on the road to Titicaca that are far older than the Inca.

 

The route

• Days 1–3, Lima: colonial Miraflores and the city's pre-Inca temples.

• Days 4–7, Cusco: arrival at altitude, a ceremony among Inca stonework, Chinchero, the salt pans of Maras, the terraces of Moray, and Inti Raymi on Day 7.

• Days 8–10, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu: Pisac and Ollantaytambo, the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes, and a guided visit to the sanctuary. A second visit the next morning is optional (additional cost, booked in advance).

• Day 11, Cusco: a free day, or an optional hike to the glacial Humantay Lake.

• Days 12–14, the Sun Route and Lake Titicaca: the Wiracocha temple at Raqchi on the way to Puno, the Uros floating islands, the Luquina community, and departure via Lima.

 

What's included

• Included: Spirit Quest tour leader and local English-speaking guides; hotels listed above or equivalent; all domestic flights, trains, and transfers; meals as specified in the itinerary.

• Not included: international flights, activities and meals not listed, tips, drinks, travel insurance, and personal expenses.

 

Who it's for

Travelers who value meaning over momentum, and who want comfort and depth in the same trip. Expect early mornings, high altitude, and time for stillness.

 

Frequently asked questions

When is the 2027 Spirit Quest Peru tour?

June 18 to July 1, 2027, timed so the group is in Cusco for Inti Raymi on June 24.

 

How do you handle the altitude?

Three days at sea level in Lima come first, and the first days in Cusco are paced gently so your body can adjust before the bigger days.

 

How many times do we visit Machu Picchu?

Once with the group, at an unhurried pace. A second visit the following morning is optional, at additional cost, and must be booked in advance.

 

How much does the Peru tour cost?

$7,750 per person, double occupancy, or $9,500 for a single room. A $1,000 deposit holds your place.

 

How do I reserve a place?

Reserve online through the Itinerary & Booking link on this page, or contact us with questions first.