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Peru Adventure 2027:
From Ancient to Modern
4-20 July 2027
16 days/15 nights
Come on a life changing cultural experience!
Bookings are now open to
secure your place for 2027!
Inca Trail permits are just about to be released and we don't want you
to miss out!
There are only 12 places available so come and join us in 207!
About this trip
Highlights include
4 day Inca Trail
Machu Picchu
Visit Misminay Quechua Community
Ollantaytambo
Kayaking
Cusco
Information Session- Travel Itinerary
A recording of the 5 August 2026 information session is available. This will give you more information about about Peru Adventure 2027: From Ancient to Modern.
Please email:[email protected] to receive a copy of the recording.
Why travel with us?
First, your Australian Travel Advisor and author Phil Voysey and Cheryle Yin Lo from Creative Traveller Enterprises, are passionate about Cusco and have lived and worked in the Inca city.
They will share with you with their unique curated itineraries based on their own travel experiences who know and have experienced Peru as travellers. We love the place, the people, the art, sustainable food, history and its culture , health and wellness.
Second, Tropic Travel our Peruvian eco sustainable travel partner look after all our logistics and has a reputation for providing high quality boutique travel experiences . Tropic Travel has won a number of awards for its environmental and community based focus and their commitment to empowering local people. You are guaranteed a great experience.
Third, we organise everything for you providing a stress free travel experience. We provide a free pre-orientation program and travel tips in our downloadable pdf -Ultimate Peru Travel Guide .Opportunity to purchase a signed copy of Phil Voysey's memoir: Cusco-a journey from the head to the heart . The memoir describes his experiences living with a local family and running a home for street children in Peru in the 1980's.
Overview- Peru Adventure 2027: From Ancient to Modern
4-20 July 2027
Pre-tour
Arrive in Lima -one to two days prior to commencement of tour.
Accommodation Options:
Casa Republica, boutique art Hotel in Barranco Lima - special accomodation and dinner package available (subject to availability)
Breakfast included
or
Casa Andina Standard Miraflores Benavides Hotel.
Breakfast included.
* Exclusion cost: Recommended flight departure from Sydney to Lima on 2 July 2027 on LATAM Airlines.Please consult with Creative Traveller Enterprises before booking flights.
4 July 2027
Day 1: Lima, capital of Peru -Private Tour
Meet at Casa Andina Standard Miraflores Benavides Hotel.
Half day visit and tour to Lima's city historical centre declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site to explore colonial history. Visit to Huaca Pucliana, historical and ceremonial adobe pyramid from 200 AD to 700AD in the suburb of the city of Miraflores.
Visit the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco Church with its beautiful architecture and art, catacombs and library.
Afternoon free time.
Own lunch and dinner.
5 July 2027 Lima Tour
Day 2: Half day Visit to the private Gold Museum . One of the largest private collections in Peru exhibiting beautifully crafted gold, silver and copper pieces from pre-Inca civilisations and Pre-Columbian civilisation.
Afternoon Flight to Cusco, the old Inca capital and private transfer by road to The Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Stay at Wilka Tika Wellness Retreat- renowned award winning international boutique with stunning gardens in the Andes Mountains and close to the Urubamba River.
Dinner included.
6 July 2027 Maras & Moray and Visit to Misnimay Community
Day 3: Visit to Salt Mines at Maras and Incan agricultural terraces of Moray. Explore the Sacred Valley and meet the Andean community of Misminay to learn about rural life, Andean culture and traditional natural dyeing and weaving and enjoy a home cooked lunch by the community.
Stay at Wilka Tika Wellness Retreat.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
7 July 2027 Kayaking & Urubamba
Day 4: Enjoy nature and birdlife on a kayak experience at Piuray Lagoon and visit to Seminario Ceramics in Urubamba in The Sacred Valley.
Stay at Wilka Tika Wellness Retreat.
Breakfast and dinner included.
8 July 2027
Day 5: The Sacred Valley
Visit to archaeological ruins & living museum town of Ollantaytambo and lunch at Alqa Museum.
Stay at Wilka Tika Wellness Retreat.
Breakfast and dinner included.
9 July-13 July
Day 6 -9
4 Day/3 nights Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Camping with all meals included.
13 July
Lunch at Inka Terra. Machu Picchu Town
Stay at Casa Del Sol Hotel
(subject to availibility)
Breakfast and dinner included
Optional : Visit to Aguas Calientes (Hot Springs)
(or See *Sacred Valley Experience -non Inca Trail Option)
14 July Machu Picchu Citadel Tour
Day 10: Guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Wonders of the World Machu Picchu Citadel.
International Buffet Lunch at Sanctuary Lodge, A Belmond Hotel
Catch Vistadome train to Ollantaytambo.
Private transfer to Cusco.
Stay at Abittaire Hotel, Cusco
Breakfast and lunch included.
15 July 2027 Cusco Tour
Day 11: Half day tour Cusco, the old Inca capital -Half day Guided tour of the monumental Inca 'fortress' of Sacsayhuaman. Visit San Pedro Market and walking tour of San Blas art precinct and Plaza de Armas and town centre.
Stay at Abittaire Hotel.
Breakfast included.
16 July 2027
Day 12: Cusco -Community & Education Visits
Visit to Chichuchas Wasi Girls School and visit to the Camelid and Alpaca Centre.
Visit to Amantani, NGO in Cusco supporting inclusion and equality for rural Peruvians through education and employment opportunities especially young people and their families.
Stay at Abittaire Hotel.
Breakfast included.
17 July 2027
Day 13:Cusco -Day at leisure
Stay at Abittaire Hotel.
Breakfast included.
18 July 2027
Day 14: Cusco -Day at leisure
Stay at Abittaire Hotel.
Breakfast included
19 July 2027
Day 15: Cusco -Day at leisure
Stay at Abittaire Hotel.
Breakfast included
20 July 2027
Day 16: Connect with international flight -Fly from Cusco to Lima
or Post Tour Options
Breakfast included.
* Sacred Valley Experience Option -for those who choose not to do the 4 Day Inca Trail will be discussed with passengers according to their interests and preferences.
Additional costs may be required for daily activities.
** Slight changes to itinerary may be made.
Trip Package Prices (land only)
From 5 October 2026
*Adjustment according to daily USD current exchange rate
Twin Share
AUD $7,950pp*
10% Deposit Today: AUD $795pp
To be paid on booking
Single Supplement
AUD $8,950pp*
10% Deposit Today: AUD $895pp
To be paid on booking
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you are wanting to do the 4 day Inca Trail you need to book now!
Inca Trail Permit and Machu Picchu entry (non refundable)
$350* to be paid on booking to secure your place now! They sell fast and are about to be released and we don't want you to miss out.
POST TOUR OPTIONS- TRAVEL PACKAGES
Post Tour 1
Connecting with Nature
Manu National Park 4D/3N
All-inclusive journeys into the Amazon rainforest where science and technology and learning deepen your connection with nature in the jungle. Take home the legacy to help protect important ecosystems in the Cloud Forest.
Bird watching – over 300 species
Night Walks – see the animals that only come out at night – jaguar territory
Wildlife monitoring and landscape exploration– participation in conservation activities
Swimming – cool off in jungle pools
Post Tour Option 2
7-Day Puno, Colca & Arequipa
Add the Andes' quieter cousins to your Peru journey
The highest navigable lake in the world. Condors riding the morning thermals over an 11,000-foot valley. The volcanic "White City" that has watched over southern Peru for 500 years.
Post Option 2
Lake Titicaca — Glide out to the floating reed islands of the Uros, then trek up to Taquile Island for a night you won't get anywhere else on this trip: a homestay with a local family, dinner cooked in their kitchen,
Colca Canyon — One of the deepest canyons on Earth, and home to the best condor-watching on the continent. Stand at Cruz del Condor at dawn .
Arequipa — Peru's second city, built almost entirely from white volcanic stone, which is why they call it La Ciudad Blanca. Wander the cloisters of Santa Catalina Monastery, the cobblestones of Yanahuara, and views of three volcanoes standing guard over the skyline.
Post Tour 3
12-Day Kingdoms of the North
Peru's other empire — the one before the Inca
Twelve days through coastal desert, colonial highlands and cloud forest, tracing three lost cultures — Moche, Cajamarca, and Chachapoya — from Trujillo to a waterfall that drops nearly half a kilometre out of the jungle canopy.
Trujillo & Chiclayo — The desert coast where the Moche built pyramids from mud brick and buried their royalty in gold. Walk through Chan Chan, the largest adobe city on Earth, then stand beside the tattooed Moche mummy of the Señora de Cao
Cajamarca — History of The Andean city where Pizarro captured the Inca emperor Atahualpa history, there's Cumbemayo: a 3,500-year-old stone aqueduct.
Leymebamba & Chachapoyas — A museum holding 219 Chachapoya mummies. The sarcophagi of Karajía, rediscovered only in 1987. And Kuelap itself — a walled mountain citadel reached by cable car.
Gocta — One of the tallest free-leaping waterfalls in the world, at the end of a two-hour walk through cloud forest. Bring your swimsuit if you're there in the dry season.
For more information about any of these packages contact Cheryle Yin Lo: [email protected]
Book and purchase your Inca Trail Permit today
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Testimonials
The destinations and trek were sensational and the mountain
scenery is bigger and better than you could ever imagine from pictures.
Utilising indigenous guides and porters and listening to their stories of the land made the experience even more emotional and increased my feeling of connection to the land. The city components of the tours were also informative but gave enough free time to explore. The only down side was in the end the exposure to Peru and South America left me wanting to see more. It’s a fabulous continent and I want to go back.
Caryn
The Inca Trail isn’t just about reaching Machu Picchu—it’s
the journey itself that makes it unforgettable. Along the way, I got to know the incredible guides and porters, and learned so much about the Inca civilization. By the time I arrived at Machu Picchu, I had a much deeper appreciation for its history and significance. It truly enhanced the entire experience.
Kevin
Going to Peru with someone who had lived in South America
for an extended period of time just added another dimension to the whole trip. Phil even spoke the local Cusco dialect which surprised many locals.
The itinerary maximised the available time and the guides
for the Machu Picchu trail were wonderful, providing a lot of much-needed motivation for someone that should have been a bit fitter.
Cheryle and Phil were constantly checking in with us to make
sure our rooms and services were comfortable and that we were feeling ok from the effects of the high altitude. They were very attentive hosts during the whole trip and I would highly recommend them and look forward to a new itinerary for my next trip!
Debbie
Inclusions:
Airport pickup and transfers to hotels
Private bus transfers
All Accommodation 4 star hotels
3 nights accommodation at Willka T'ika Wellness Retreat
4 day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu & glamping
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (As outlined in travel itinerary)
Peru Rail Train ticket on Vistadome train from Machu Picchu to Ollayantaytambo
Cusco-Morning visit to Chicuchas Wasi Girls School
Guided tours in Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu and with English speaking guide
Entry pass to key archaeological sites
Gratuities
Not included:
Pre-tour accomodation & private transfers
International air travel return airfare
Domestic air travel Lima Cusco return with checked baggage (approx. AUD$350-$400)
Permit for Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Entry (approx. US$250/AUD $350 non-refundable)
Hire of Trekking Poles
Travel Insurance
Personal spending
Post tour options & private transfers
FAQ
Can I come on the Peru Adventure: Ancient to Modern Tour and not do the 4 Day Inca Trail?
Yes. We offer the 3 Day Sacred Valley Experience option. This will be an itinerary we discuss with you to suit your interests .
How will high altitude (Sorcoche) affect me?
It is unpredictable how it can affect each individual no matter your age or fitness. To minimise effects and symptoms of high altitude we fly one hour by plane from Lima (sea level), the capital to Cusco., the old capital capital (3400m). We are met at Cusco airport by private transfer to the Sacred Valley about 1 hour by road to Urubamba (2800m) and we acclimate for approximately 4 days before going on the 4 Day Inca Trail (various high altitudes)
Can I do the 4 Day Inca Trail but not sure if I'm fit enough?
We have a special webinar recording that we can share that is focussed on the Success of Doing the Inca Trail and preparation based on our experiences.