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Tailor Made Tours & Holidays to Peru
For over 25 years Pettitts have been arranging tailor-made journeys for discerning travellers. Our website offers a selection of suggested itineraries, but by combining your ideas with our knowledge and experience we can help you create your own unique journey. Once you have formulated your ideas, or require some advice, please call us on 01892 515966 or simply 'Request a Quote' by clicking here.
LAND OF THE INCAS
PRIVATE JOURNEY – 14 DAYS – From £5,180
A fascinating country, there is much more to Peru than the memorable Machu Picchu. With dense rainforest, snow–capped peaks and endless desert, Peru is also home to some of Latin America’s great cities — all boasting impressive buildings, bustling squares and a treasure trove of archaeological and cultural attractions. Elsewhere visit the stunning Colca Canyon, beautiful Sacred Valley, the colonial gem of Cusco and the clear waters of Lake Titicaca for an itinerary encompassing wildlife, natural scenery, history and culture.
MOUNTAIN LODGES OF PERU – TREK TO MACHU PICCHU
PRIVATE JOURNEY – 7 DAYS – PRICE ON REQUEST
Following the ancient 'Salkantay Route' to Machu Picchu, this extension lodge trek offers the chance to experience Machu Picchu in a way never previously done before. A seven day itinerary, trek from lodge to lodge, over mountain passes and through local villages all with a spectacular backdrop of high snow-capped peaks. With the beautiful and luxurious lodge accommodation, all of which offers the highest quality and service, everything combines to provide an unforgettable experience.
ESSENCE OF PERU
PRIVATE JOURNEY – 7 DAYS – FROM £2,150
'Essence' Itineraries are a range of shorter itineraries which encapsulate the spirit of each country we offer, within an approximate eight-day period. By distilling the classic highlights of each country we hope to inspire you to more than 'scratch the surface' and have an experience which will serve as a springboard for more in-depth exploration at a later date. 'Essence' Itineraries are designed for people travelling privately, sharing good tourist class accommodation and sit alongside our well-established and successful itineraries.
PERU & THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
PRIVATE JOURNEY / ESCORTED CRUISE – 18 DAYS – From £7,040
With its location on the Pacific coast, a visit to Peru can easily be combined with the Galapagos Islands. Starting in Lima, travel to Cusco and visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu. Continue by air to the Ecuadorian capital Quito before flying to the Galapagos — an island archipelago 1,000 kilometres off the coast. This fascinating place, famed for its incredibly vast number of endemic species and for the studies of Charles Darwin, provides a wonderful end to the itinerary and is a privilege to experience at first hand.
ACROSS THE ANDES – FROM LIMA TO THE AMAZON BASIN
PRIVATE JOURNEY – 10 DAYS – From £3,390
One of Peru’s great advantages is its diversity with the unique opportunity to discover history, culture and wildlife in three distinct geographical terrains. Start your journey in the coastal city of Lima, where time will be available for sightseeing, before flying to Cusco. This is an excellent chance to explore the fascinating ancient cultures of the high Andes with a visit to Machu Picchu. Continue to the diverse ecology of the tropical Amazon basin and Tambopata National Reserve home to a plentiful array of birds, mammals, reptiles, insects and trees.
THE BEST OF ECUADOR AND PERU
PRIVATE JOURNEY – 30 DAYS – PRICE ON REQUEST
A once in a lifetime journey through two of South America’s most fascinating countries, this itinerary explores the UNESCO World Heritage city of Quito, Cotacachi and Cuenca in Ecuador before continuing onto Peru. After exploring Lima continue onto Arequipa, Colca, Puno, Cusco and the world famous ‘lost city’ of Machu Picchu. Conclude your journey exploring the flora and fauna of the southern Amazon at the wonderful Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica ’ a fitting end to a unique journey.
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