15-Day Great Inca Expedition
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 36 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 15-Day Great Inca Expedition worth booking?
15-Day Great Inca Expedition is a 360-hour experience in Lima, Peru, from $1782 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 36 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (36)
- Duration
- 360 hours
- From
- $1782 per person
A transformative 15-Day Great Inca Expedition across Peru's iconic destinations. From the vibrant city of Lima to the mysterious Nasca lines, picturesque Paracas, majestic Arequipa, awe-inspiring Colca Canyon, and enchan
What you get
- All transfers between airport / hotel / railway station / bus station
- The Expedition or Voyager train is provided for travellers booking Economy or Tourist Class options.
- The Vistadome or Machu Picchu 360 train is provided for travellers booking First or Deluxe Class.
- Lunch
- Guide in live bilingual Spanish and English service
- Overflight of Nasca Lines with Aerodiana airlines from Pisco Airport
About this experience
A transformative 15-Day Great Inca Expedition across Peru's iconic destinations. From the vibrant city of Lima to the mysterious Nasca lines, picturesque Paracas, majestic Arequipa, awe-inspiring Colca Canyon, and enchanting Lake Titicaca, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Peruvian culture and history. Explore the ancient ruins of Cusco, wander through the Sacred Valley's quaint villages, and marvel at the breathtaking Machu Picchu. With expert guides, luxurious accommodations, and curated experiences, this expedition promises an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Inca civilization.
What's included
Included
- All transfers between airport / hotel / railway station / bus station
- The Expedition or Voyager train is provided for travellers booking Economy or Tourist Class options.
- The Vistadome or Machu Picchu 360 train is provided for travellers booking First or Deluxe Class.
- Lunch
- Guide in live bilingual Spanish and English service
- Overflight of Nasca Lines with Aerodiana airlines from Pisco Airport
- 14 nights accommodation according itinerary
- Breakfast
- All tours & excursions included in the itinerary
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Domestic and international flight tickets
- Pisco airport tax, Lima
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Double Room First Class
Select Hotels: Dazzler Miraflores, Hacienda Paracas, Hampton Arequipa, El Refugio, Xima Cusco, Jose Antonio Puno, Casona Yucay, El Mapi Train: Voyager Train By Inca Rail Pickup included
Single Room Deluxe Class
Select Hotels: Pullman Lima Miraflores, Doubletree Paracas,Casa Andina Premium Arequipa, Aranwa Colca, GHL Hotel Lago, Palacio del Inka Train: The Voyager Train by Inca Rail Pickup included
Triple Room Economy Class
Select Hotels: Ibis Budget, Posada del Emancipador, Casa Andina Std Arequipa, Casona Plaza Eco, Casa Andina Std Puno, San Francisco Plaza Train: The Voyager train By Inca Rail Pickup included
Double Room Economy class
Select Hotels: Ibis Budget, Posada del Emancipador, Casa Andina Std Arequipa, Casona Plaza Eco, Casa Andina Std Puno, San Francisco Plaza Train: The Voyager train By Inca Rail Pickup included
Double Room Tourist Class
Select Hotels: El Tambo 2, San Agustín Paracas, Crismar (Xima), Casa Andina Std Colca,La Hacienda Plaza de Armas, Anden Inca, Agusto's Valle Train: The Voyager Train by Inca Rail Pickup included
Triple Room First class
Select Hotels: Dazzler Miraflores, Hacienda Paracas, Hampton Arequipa, El Refugio, Xima Cusco, Jose Antonio Puno, Casona Yucay, El Mapi Train: Voyager Train By Inca Rail Pickup included
Double Room Deluxe Class
Select Hotels: El Pardo Hotel, Doubletree Paracas, Casa Andina Premium Arequipa, Aranwa Colca, GHL Hotel Lago Titicaca, Palacio del Inka Train: The Voyager train By Inca Rail Pickup included
Single Room Economy Class
Select Hotels: Ibis Budget, Posada del Emancipador, Casa Andina std Arequipa , Casona Plaza Eco, Casa Andina Std Puno, Mabey Valle, San Fran Train: The Voyager Train by Inca Rail Pickup included
Single Room Tourist Class
Select Hotels: El Tambo 2 , San Agustín Paracas, Crismar (Xima), Casa Andina Std Colca, Casa Andina Std Puno, Anden Inca, Agusto's Valle Train: The Voyager train by Inca Rail Pickup included
Triple Room Deluxe Class
Select Hotels: Pullman Lima Miraflores, Doubletree Paracas,Casa Andina Premium Arequipa, Aranwa Colca, GHL Hotel Lago, Palacio del Inka Train: The Voyager Train by Inca Rail Pickup included
Triple Room Tourist Class
Select Hotels: El Tambo 2, San Agustín Paracas, Crismar (Xima), Casa Andina Std Colca,La Hacienda Plaza de Armas, Anden Inca, Agusto's Valle Train: The Voyager Train by Inca Rail Pickup included
Single Room First class
Select Hotels: Dazzler Miraflores, La Hacienda Paracas, Hampton Arequipa, El Refugio, Jose Antonio Puno, Xima Cusco,Casona Yucay, El Mapi Train: The Voyager train by Inca Rail Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- VIPAC Travel
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants. Otherwise, your tour may not be confirmed.
- Upon time of booking, please provide flight itinerary for international flights and domestic flights
- Important: If you go suffer from altitude sickness, please bring medicine or ask your doctor for advice before you depart
- The plane in Nazca holds up to 12 passengers
- Overflight is not recomendable for children less than 8 years old.
- Flights tickets are not included. Our sales team can assist you.
- On the excursion to Machupicchu: Shifts entry by hours from 6 am to 2 pm. Our shared tour considers 9 am, 10 am and 11 am shifts. If the shifts are not available, we will open a new shared tour in the next hour available. Our staff will inform you for acceptance.
- Guided in Bilingual service (guidance will be provided in Spanish and English)
- Machu Picchu has implemented new visitor circuits, with three main routes with specific differences to distribute passengers in various areas. These changes are intended to improve the visitor experience and preserve the integrity of the archaeological site. The circuit with route 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued.
- The admission ticket of Machu Picchu is NOT REFUNDABLE and date changes or amendments are NOT accepted. *If you need to change your visit date, you will need to purchase a new entrance ticket.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 36 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
36 verified traveler reviews for 15-Day Great Inca Expedition. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Custom Trip
All services provided were excellent: guides, transfers, shuttles I was very satisfied Education, punctuality Everything that was promised was delivered I made some changes during the private tour and they attended to me promptly I highly recommend,
Response from the operator: É uma enorme satisfação e orgulho saber que a sua viagem personalizada superou as expectativas e que todos os nossos serviços foram prestados com excelência! Ficamos muito felizes em saber que a pontualidade, o carinho da nossa equipe e o cumprimento rigoroso de tudo o que foi prometido garantiram a sua total satisfação. Saber que a nossa flexibilidade em adaptar o seu roteiro privativo em tempo real fez toda a diferença é a nossa maior recompensa, pois o nosso compromisso é justamente oferecer uma experiência sob medida e no seu ritmo. Agradecemos do fundo do coração pela sua confiança na VIPAC Travel e por esta recomendação tão carinhosa. As portas do Peru estarão sempre abertas para recebê-la em uma próxima aventura! Equipe VIPAC Travel
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Discovering the Incas of Peru
Top-notch trip organized by the Travel Circle, knowledgeable guides, well-located and comfortable hotels, delicious restaurants, in short, the best!
Response from the operator: Merci beaucoup pour votre gentil commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que votre voyage au Pérou a été à la hauteur de vos attentes et que vous avez apprécié l'organisation, le professionnalisme de nos guides, le confort des hôtels ainsi que la qualité des restaurants sélectionnés. Merci de nous avoir fait confiance pour vous accompagner dans cette découverte du monde inca. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour une nouvelle aventure au Pérou ! L'équipe VIPAC Travel
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Amazed by everything, the history, its monuments, its kind attention
Excellent experience walking through Peru, the culture and its people are fascinating
Response from the operator: Nos llena de alegría saber que Perú logró maravillarte a través de su historia, sus monumentos y la calidez de su gente. Gracias por compartir tus palabras y por permitirnos acompañarte en una experiencia tan enriquecedora. Comentarios así reflejan justamente lo especial que puede ser descubrir la cultura peruana de cerca. Esperamos volver a recibirte muy pronto para seguir explorando juntos nuevos rincones del Perú. Equipo VIPAC Travel
via Tripadvisor (translated)
It's worth it!!!
Excellent support, punctuality, very well-coordinated flights, transfers, the train, excellent guides; we had two minor inconveniences, and they responded very well, solved the issues, and provided a courtesy for the inconvenience.
Response from the operator: Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaste el viaje con tranquilidad y confianza en cada etapa del recorrido. Gracias por destacar la coordinación de toda la experiencia y también la forma en que nuestro equipo respondió ante los inconvenientes que surgieron. Para nosotros, acompañar y resolver con rapidez y cuidado cuando es necesario es parte fundamental del servicio. Ha sido un gusto acompañarte en esta aventura por Perú. Esperamos volver a recibirte muy pronto. Equipo VIPAC Travel
via Tripadvisor (translated)
A country full of surprises and beauties
It was a wonderful trip, very diverse, very well orgganized with excellent and competent guides. We met fantastic people and will keep an unforgettable memory of this country with such a rich cultural past and a very active population to build a promising future.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for sharing your detailed and positive experience. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip, the organization, and the company of our guides and the local people. It is a pleasure for us to showcase the cultural richness and vitality of our country, and we are proud that you will take home unforgettable memories. We hope to have the opportunity to accompany you on future adventures
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 360 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 3+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $1782 to $6253
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 13
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by VIPAC Travel, who run 42 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 50.9.
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15-Day Great Inca Expedition: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Lima.
How much does 15-Day Great Inca Expedition cost?
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Prices start at $1782 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Lima usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 15-Day Great Inca Expedition take?
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Plan for about 360 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Lima is not rushed.
Is 15-Day Great Inca Expedition worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 36 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Lima, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 15-Day Great Inca Expedition?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 15-Day Great Inca Expedition suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 3. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 360-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book 15-Day Great Inca Expedition?
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Around 13 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Lima can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Lima and add a light layer if any part of the 360-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 15-Day Great Inca Expedition start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Lima within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Lima?
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On Outty we rank every Lima experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting, The Complete Lima Experience: History, Culture & Flavors, #1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Lima?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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