How much does it cost?

From £3,999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,402 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

What is the tour operated by Great Rail Journeys?

Great Rail Journeys operates this as a fully escorted tour. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout, and all major sites include guided tours.

What meals are included?

Breakfast is included every day. The package also includes eight lunches and three dinners. Most other meals are not included.

When does the tour operate?

Great Rail Journeys has confirmed departures in April, May, June, and October 2027, and October 2026.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Machu Picchu & the Andes

15-day Peruvian Andes loop from Lima to Machu Picchu on two PeruRail trains

Great Rail Journeys operates this 15-day escorted tour of Peru, beginning in Lima and concluding in the Sacred Valley near Cusco. The journey combines colonial cities, Andean highlands, and famous Incan sites, with two named trains anchoring the experience. After exploring Lima's historic centre and Arequipa's colonial architecture, you travel by coach into the high Andes to Colca Canyon, where condors soar above dramatic terrain. The itinerary then descends to Lake Titicaca, where you sail to floating reed islands and UNESCO-listed Taquile before boarding the PeruRail Titicaca Train, a vintage-style journey through the highlands with dining cars and an open-air observation platform. A second train, the Vistadome, carries you through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes for a guided visit to Machu Picchu. The tour finishes with coach excursions to Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, and Pisac. A UK Tour Manager leads throughout, and guided tours by local experts are included at each major stop. The package suits history lovers, repeat rail travellers, and those seeking structured comfort in high-altitude Peru.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen £600 since 4 Jul, to £3,999.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Single supplement from GBP 5599 is nearly 22% above half the base double price, reflecting limited single rooms.
The tour departs from London Heathrow; UK rail connections are available as optional extras only.
Maximum group size is 40 people.
Cancellation and travel insurance are not included and must be purchased separately.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Lima
Arrival in the Peruvian capital, Lima
Fly from London Heathrow via Madrid to Lima, transferring to the hotel in the Miraflores district for the first group dinner.
Day 2overnight: Lima
Discover Lima, the city of conquistadors
A guided tour of Lima's historic heart, including the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, Casa de Aliaga, and the pre-Incan pyramid of Huaca Pucllana.
Day 3overnight: Arequipa
To the 'White City' of Arequipa
A short internal flight to Arequipa, then a sightseeing tour taking in the Carmen Alto viewpoint, Yanahuara, the Plaza de Armas and the Compañia de Jesús Church.
Day 4overnight: Arequipa
Santa Catalina Monastery and Arequipa at leisure
A guided tour of the Santa Catalina Monastery, founded in 1579, followed by free time to explore Arequipa's plazas and culinary scene.
Day 5overnight: Yanque (Colca Valley)
Crossing the pampas to the Colca Canyon
A coach journey across the pampas, stopping at the National Reserve of Pampa Cañahuas and mountain viewpoints, arriving in Yanque in the Colca Valley with hot springs at the hotel.
Day 6overnight: Yanque (Colca Valley)
Admiring the condors of Colca Canyon
Travel to the Mirador Cruz del Cóndor to watch Andean condors, then visit the pre-Inca villages of Coporaque and the Colcas at Chininia, and the ruins of Uyo-Uyo.
Day 7overnight: Puno
Into the high plains to Lake Titicaca
Drive across the Andean altiplano, reaching heights of up to 14,700ft, with a picnic lunch en route, arriving in Puno on Lake Titicaca.
Day 8overnight: Puno
Sailing to the floating islands of Titicaca
Sail to the floating Uros Islands, made from totora reeds, then to UNESCO-listed Taquile island, known for handwoven textiles, with lunch on the island.
Day 9railovernight: Cusco
An Andean journey on the Titicaca train
A full-day journey on the PeruRail Titicaca train from Puno to Cusco, with an Andean lunch, music and dance show, and a stop at La Raya Pass.
Day 10overnight: Cusco
Sacsayhuamán and the capital of the Inca Empire
A half-day tour of Cusco including the Temple of the Sun (Qorikancha), the Sacsayhuamán fortress and the cathedral overlooking Plaza de Armas.
Day 11railovernight: Yucay (Sacred Valley)
Lost city of Machu Picchu by rail
Travel on the Vistadome train through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes, then by coach to Machu Picchu for a guided tour, before continuing by train to Ollantaytambo and on to the hotel in Yucay.
Day 12overnight: Yucay (Sacred Valley)
Into the Sacred Valley
A coach excursion to Chinchero for a guided tour, then Ollantaytambo for a tour of its Incan fortress, Sun Temple and Princess Baths fountain.
Day 13overnight: Lima
From the Sacred Valley to Cusco via Pisac
Explore the archaeological remains and terraces of Pisac, then transfer to Cusco airport for a short flight back to Lima.
Day 14
Homeward bound
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Madrid.
Day 15
Landing at London Heathrow
A connecting flight from Madrid back to London Heathrow, where the holiday draws to a close.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 6Mirador Cruz del Cóndor: watch Andean condors soar above the Colca Canyon, the world's second-deepest canyon.
Day 8Lake Titicaca sailing: visit the floating Uros Islands, constructed from totora reeds by the pre-Incan Uru people, and sail to UNESCO-listed Taquile island.
Day 9PeruRail Titicaca Train: cross the Peruvian Highlands from Puno to Cusco in 1920s Pullman-style carriages with observatory car and open-air viewing platform, pausing at La Raya Pass above 14,000 feet.
Day 11Machu Picchu by Vistadome train: travel through the Sacred Valley on the Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes, then tour the Lost City of the Incas including the Main Square, Temple of Three Windows, and Sacred Sundial.
Day 12Sacred Valley: guided tours of Ollantaytambo fortress, Chinchero's historic town and craft market, and Pisac's mountain terraces.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
13 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
Standard Class rail travel; all rail and coach travel throughout your tour
Return flights from London Heathrow to Lima; all internal flights
Breakfast each day, 8 lunches, 3 dinners
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour

Also sold by

The same itinerary is listed on more than one site. Prices and inclusions can differ; compare before booking.

Vacations By Railfrom $4,399

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £3,999 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,402 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
What is the tour operated by Great Rail Journeys?: Great Rail Journeys operates this as a fully escorted tour. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout, and all major sites include guided tours.
What meals are included?: Breakfast is included every day. The package also includes eight lunches and three dinners. Most other meals are not included.
When does the tour operate?: Great Rail Journeys has confirmed departures in April, May, June, and October 2027, and October 2026.