Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
Land at Lima airport and head to your hotel by car for a smooth arrival. Check in and get settled for your first night in the city.
- Start point
- Lima Airport Partners, Av. Elmer Faucett s/n, Callao, Callao 07031, Peru (Airport Entrance)
- Day 2
Lima
Have breakfast at the hotel, then spend the morning at the Larco Museum and Casa Aliaga to see colonial architecture and local art. Walk through the downtown colonial area and visit Lima's Cathedral. Head back to your hotel by early afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Larco Museum with pre-Hispanic artifacts and erotic art collection
- Explore Casa Aliaga colonial mansion
- Picturesque tour of colonial downtown and Main Square
- View Lima's Cathedral
Landmarks Larco Museum Casa Aliaga Lima's Cathedral Main Square - Day 3
Lima to Arequipa
Start your day in Arequipa at Plaza de Arimas and check out the cathedral there. Move on to the Monastery of Santa Catalina, which has intricate interior courtyards and passages. See the Church of the Company with its baroque design, then head up to Yanahuara and Carmen Alto for views of Misti volcano. Return to the hotel in the evening.
Included Activities
- View Plaza de Armas and neo-Renaissance cathedral
- Visit Monastery of Santa Catalina
- Explore Church of the Company and sacristy
- Visit Yanahuara and Carmen Alto neighborhoods
- View Misti volcano
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Arequipa Cathedral Monastery of Santa Catalina Church of the Company Misti Volcano 
- Day 4
Arequipa to Colca Valley
After breakfast, drive through Yura district with its dramatic mountain terrain. Stop at Pampa Cañahuas to see vicuñas in their natural habitat, then climb to Mirador de los Andes at Patapampa for volcano views. Grab lunch in Chivay before arriving at your hotel in Colca Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Chivay)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Explore Yura district with ravines and waterfalls
- Visit Pampa Cañahuas high Andean plateau with vicuñas
- View Viscachani and Toccra pampas
- Ascend to Mirador de los Andes at Patapampa (4,910m)
- Lunch in Chivay
Landmarks Mirador de los Andes at Patapampa Chucura Volcano - Day 5
Colca Valley
Following breakfast, head to Colca Canyon to watch for condors flying overhead. Hike down to towns along the River Colca, check out archaeological lookouts, and walk through ancient terraces at the Amphitheatre. Finish at Uyo Uyo archaeological site before returning.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Condor Cross lookout
- View Colca Canyon
- Observe condors flying over the canyon
- Explore towns along River Colca including Chivay, Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma, and Yanque
- View panoramic vistas from Antahuilque and Choquetico lookouts
- Visit Ocolle lookout to view the Amphitheatre pre-Inca terraces
- Explore Uyo Uyo archaeological site
Landmarks Colca Canyon Condor Cross Lookout Ocolle Lookout Uyo Uyo Archaeological Site - Day 6
Colca Valley to Puno
After breakfast and some time at the hotel, head toward Puno in the afternoon. Drive through Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, see the rock formations at Patahuasi, and spot cranes at various lagoons. Reach Puno and check into your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Traverse Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve
- Explore stone forests of Patahuasi
- View high plains and volcanoes
- Visit lagoons with crane wildlife
- Stop at viewpoints and local artisan shops for traditional textiles
Optional Activities
- Coca tea at secluded cafes along the route
Landmarks Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve Patahuasi Stone Forests 
- Day 7
Puno
Start with breakfast, then go to Puno port and take a boat to the Uros Islands made of totora reeds. Learn about the Uros indigenous way of life on the islands. Later, continue to Taquile Island to see Incan heritage sites and have lunch with locals. Return to Puno afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delightful lunch on Taquile Island)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Boat trip to Uros Islands
- Explore Uros Islands made of totora reeds
- Learn about Uros indigenous customs and traditions
- Sail to Taquile Island
- Explore Incan heritage and ruins on Taquile
- Participate in cultural demonstration by local community
- Lunch on Taquile Island
- Return journey to Puno
Landmarks Uros Islands Taquile Island - Day 8
Puno to Cusco
After breakfast, head to the bus station for your coach to Cusco. Stop at Pucara to see the Lithic Museum, pass La Raya at 4,313m/14,150ft, break for lunch in Sicuani. Visit Wiracocha Temple at Racchi and Andahuaylillas church along the way. Arrive in Cusco by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Sicuani)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Bus transfer to bus station
- Visit Pucara town
- Explore Pucara Lithic Museum
- Stop at La Raya (4,313m)
- Lunch in Sicuani
- Visit Wiracocha Temple at Racchi
- Explore Andahuaylillas church
Landmarks Pucara Lithic Museum La Raya Wiracocha Temple Andahuaylillas Church 
- Day 9
Cusco
Have breakfast, then you can relax at your hotel or wander the cobblestoned streets. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of Santo Domingo Convent and the Cathedral downtown. Continue to Sacsayhuaman fortress ruins, Qenqo temple, and Puka Pukara military complex before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Santo Domingo Convent and Inca Coricancha temple foundations
- Explore the Cathedral at Main Square
- Visit Sacsayhuaman fortress ruins
- Explore Qenqo temple and amphitheater ruins
- Visit Puka Pukara Inca military complex
Optional Activities
- Leisurely explore cobblestoned streets of Cusco and shop for local handicrafts in the morning
Landmarks Santo Domingo Convent Coricancha Temple Cusco Cathedral Sacsayhuaman Qenqo Puka Pukara - Day 10
Cusco to Sacred Valley
Travel to Chinchero at high elevation to see its archaeological remains and a 17th-century church. Visit the Living Museum of Yucay to watch traditional textile, pottery, and silverware making, and interact with llamas and alpacas. Have an Andean meal in Ollantaytambo and see its fortress ruins.
- Meals
- Lunch (Superior Andean gastronomy experience at a local restaurant in Ollantaytambo)
Included Activities
- Visit Chinchero archaeological remains
- Explore 17th-century Chinchero church
- Visit Living Museum of Yucay interpretation center
- Witness traditional textile work demonstrations
- Observe adobe construction techniques
- View pottery production demonstrations
- Watch silverware production
- Interact with and feed llamas, sheep, and alpacas
- Superior Andean gastronomy dining experience in Ollantaytambo
- Visit Ollantaytambo fortress
Landmarks Chinchero Living Museum of Yucay Ollantaytambo Fortress 
- Day 11
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Transfer to km 104 to start your Inca Trail hike. Cross a suspension bridge and explore Chachabamba archaeological site. Trek about 8km for roughly 4 hours to Wiñayhuayna complex. After lunch, walk about an hour more to Inti Punku for your first look at Machu Picchu, then descend to Aguas Calientes.
- Meals
- Lunch (Box lunch)
Included Activities
- Transfer to km. 104 trailhead
- Cross suspension bridge over Urubamba River
- Explore Chachabamba archaeological site (2,150m)
- Uphill trek approximately 8km lasting about 4 hours
- Visit Wiñayhuayna archaeological site (2,700m)
- Box lunch
- Trek approximately 1 hour to Inti Punku (Sun Gate) at 2,730m
- View Machu Picchu from Inti Punku
- Descent to Aguas Calientes
Landmarks Chachabamba Archaeological Site Wiñayhuayna Archaeological Site Inti Punku (Sun Gate) Machu Picchu - Day 12
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Start early with breakfast, then take a bus to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the citadel's main sections. Have lunch on your own, then catch a scenic train ride for about 1.5 hours back to Ollantaytambo. Drive from there back to your hotel in Cusco.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early breakfast at hotel
- Bus transfer to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu citadel
- Train return to Ollantaytambo (approximately 1.5 hours scenic ride)
- Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco hotel
Optional Activities
- Lunch at leisure in Machu Picchu area
Landmarks Machu Picchu 
- Day 13
Cusco
Have breakfast and check out from your hotel. Head to Cusco airport for your flight home. Safe travels.
- End point
- Cusco, Cusco, Peru (Airport Entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Hotel check-out
- Transfer to Cusco airport
