Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Lima
You'll meet your driver at Jorge Chávez International Airport who'll walk you through customs and baggage claim. From there, it's a private van ride to your hotel in Miraflores for check-in. The afternoon and early evening are open for you to settle in or walk around the neighborhood. At 6 pm, your guide stops by to go over what's coming up during your 14-day tour.
Optional Activities
- Explore Miraflores neighborhood
- Day 2
Lima City Tour
Start with your guide exploring central Lima's colonial section, hitting the Cathedral and Archbishop's Palace at Plaza Mayor. Next you'll check out the San Francisco Monastery to see the detailed tile work and historic library. On the return route, there's a stop at the Huaca Pucllana pyramid. By afternoon you have time to yourself to wander around sites near your hotel.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of central Lima
- Visit Archbishop's Palace
- Visit Palace of the Government
- Visit Cathedral of Lima
- Visit San Francisco Monastery
- Brief presentation at Huaca Pucllana Pyramid
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Larco Herrera Museum
Landmarks/POIs Plaza Mayor Cathedral of Lima Archbishop's Palace Palace of the Government San Francisco Monastery Huaca Pucllana Larco Herrera Museum - Day 3
Lima to Arequipa
After breakfast you fly to Arequipa, nicknamed the White City because of its white volcanic stone buildings. Once you arrive, your transfer takes you to the hotel where coca tea and muña tea help with altitude adjustment. You'll have the rest of the day and evening free to check out the market, visit scenic overlooks, or sign up for an optional cooking class if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit local market in center of city
- Scenic overlooks
- Walk narrow pre-Columbian streets
- Explore green fertile countryside
- Cooking classes
- Day 4
Arequipa to Colca Canyon
Following breakfast, you head out to Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons around. The route passes through colorful villages and Andean peaks where you'll see llamas and alpacas grazing near Chachani. You'll stop at Pampa Cañahuas national reserve for photos before reaching Chivay and checking into your hotel with canyon views. There's an optional visit to La Calera Hot Springs later if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel through verdant countryside to Colca Canyon
- Pass through colorful villages
- Visit Pampa Cañahuas national reserve
Optional Activities
- Visit La Calera Hot Springs in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Colca Canyon Chachani Pampa Cañahuas La Calera Hot Springs - Day 5
Colca Canyon to Puno
Wake early for breakfast, then head to Condor Overlook to watch condors flying at sunrise. You'll see pre-Incan tombs nearby, then pass through towns like Pinchollo, Maca, and Yanque. Patapampa sits at 4900 meters with mountain views and stone-pile traditions. Lunch happens en route before you travel to Puno with stops to see migratory birds and flamingos along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Condor Overlook
- Visit pre-Incan tombs
- Stop at scenic overlooks of Choquetico and Antahuilque
- Stop at Patapampa for mountain views
Landmarks/POIs Condor Overlook Pinchollo Maca Yanque Patapampa Mount Sabancaya Mount Ampato Mount Misti Mount Chachani - Day 6
Lake Titicaca
You'll spend the day on Lake Titicaca visiting the Floating Islands of the Uros and Taquile Island. Learn how the Uros people build their reed islands and boats from tortora reeds. Lunch comes on the Floating Islands, then you travel to Taquile known for handmade weavings and ceramics. You'll visit local homes and meet families to get a real sense of rural Peruvian life before heading back to Puno.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on the Floating Islands)
Included Activities
- Visit Floating Islands of the Uros
- Boat tour on Lake Titicaca
- Visit Island of Taquile
- Visit homes and meet local families
Landmarks/POIs Lake Titicaca Floating Islands of the Uros Island of Taquile - Day 7
Puno to Cusco
After breakfast, you travel by bus across the Altiplano toward Cusco's fertile valleys. Stop in Pucara to see the museum with pre-Incan sculptures and ceramics, including the famous little bull. You'll reach La Raya Pass at 4335 meters for photos of Chimboya peak. Lunch is in Sicuani, then there's a visit to the Temple of Wiracocha at Raqchi and the Sistine Chapel of the Americas at Andahuaylillas before arriving in Cusco.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Pucara museum
- Visit Temple of the God Wiracocha at Raqchi
- Visit Temple of St. Peter at Andahuaylillas
Landmarks/POIs Pucara La Raya Pass Chimboya Sicuani Temple of the God Wiracocha at Raqchi Temple of St. Peter Andahuaylillas - Day 8
Cusco Free Day
You have the day to explore Cusco at your own pace. Check out the Cathedral with over 400 paintings from the Cusco School, see Spanish colonial buildings, and look through local galleries selling handmade textiles and crafts. Optional activities include river rafting on the Vilcanota River or other adventure sports if you're interested.
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of the city
- River rafting on the Vilcanota River
- Adventure sports
- Visit local galleries with handmade textiles and crafts
Landmarks/POIs Cusco Cathedral Vilcanota River - Day 9
Moray, Salineras & Ollantaytambo
Leaving Cusco at 3400 meters, you head to Moray, an agricultural center with Incan circular terraces where temperature shifts with altitude. You'll meet local farmers and shepherds. Then it's on to the traditional town of Maras with its noble house coats-of-arms, followed by the Salineras salt mines with over 5000 small wells. After lunch in Urubamba, you catch the train to Aguas Calientes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Urubamba)
Included Activities
- Visit Moray agricultural center
- Visit traditional town of Maras
- Visit Salineras salt mines
- Train to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks/POIs Moray Maras Salineras Urubamba Ollantaytambo - Day 10
Machu Picchu
Get an early breakfast, then take a 25-minute bus ride uphill to Machu Picchu. Your guide leads a 3-hour tour through the House of the Guardian, Temple of the Sun, Temple of the High Priest, Sacred Plaza, and Great Carved Rock. You'll have time for your own photos and videos. After lunch back in Aguas Calientes, you take the train to Ollantaytambo and drive to Cusco.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- 3-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu
- Visit House of the Guardian
- Visit Temple of the Sun
- Visit Temple of the High Priest
- Visit Sacred Plaza
- Visit Great Carved Rock
- Bus ride from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Train from Ollantaytambo to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Climb Huayna Picchu Mountain
- Climb Machu Picchu Mountain
- Tour to the Incan Bridge
- Tour to the Gateway of the Sun
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu House of the Guardian Temple of the Sun Temple of the High Priest Sacred Plaza Huayna Picchu Incan Bridge Gateway of the Sun - Day 11
Cusco City Tour
Start at the iconic Cusco Cathedral with over 400 paintings from the Cusco School. Visit the Coricancha Temple of the Sun and climb up to Sacsayhuaman Fortress to see the massive stone blocks and military design. Next you'll check out the mysterious Incan site of Qenco, then visit the Baths of the Incas at Tambo Machay. Finish up shopping for alpaca sweaters, ceramics, and silver jewelry from local sellers.
Included Activities
- Visit Cusco Cathedral
- Visit Coricancha Temple of the Sun
- Visit Fortress of Sacsayhuaman
- Visit Qenco Incan site
- Visit Tambo Machay (Baths of the Incas)
Optional Activities
- Purchase alpaca sweaters
- Purchase ceramics and silver jewelry
Landmarks/POIs Cusco Cathedral Coricancha Sacsayhuaman Qenco Tambo Machay - Day 12
Cusco to Lima
After breakfast, you transfer to Cusco airport for your flight back to Lima with views of the Andes on the way. Once you land, your transfer takes you to your hotel in Miraflores. The rest of the afternoon is yours to rest or explore the neighborhood. Dinner later is optional.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Miraflores neighborhood
- Dinner in the evening (optional)
- Day 13
Departure from Lima
Your tour team drives you to Jorge Chaves Airport with time to check in for your flight. You depart Peru with memories of fulfilled dreams and positive energy.
