Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll land at Jorge Chavez International Airport and get a private transfer to your hotel in Miraflores. After settling in, the afternoon and evening are yours to explore at your own pace. Walk through the neighborhoods, check out local shops, grab dinner at one of the many Peruvian restaurants, or take a stroll along the coastal cliffs.
- Start point
- Lima, Lima Province, Peru (Pick-up from Lima airprot)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3-Star Mid-Range Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore local shops in Miraflores
- Enjoy Peruvian cuisine at local restaurants
- Stroll along the coastline
Landmarks/POIs Jorge Chavez International Airport Miraflores 
- Day 2
Lima
This morning your private guide picks you up for a full day exploring Lima's culture and history. You'll start at Plaza Mayor to see the colonial architecture, then head to San Francisco Monastery with its impressive interior. From there, you'll wander through Barranco and Miraflores to get a feel for the city's neighborhoods. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll join a cooking class where you learn to make traditional Peruvian dishes and eat what you prepare.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch made from culinary creations during hands-on cooking class)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3-Star Mid-Range Hotel)
Included Activities
- Private city tour of Lima with English-speaking guide
- Visit Plaza Mayor
- Visit San Francisco Monastery
- Explore Barranco neighborhood
- Explore Miraflores neighborhood
- Hands-on cooking class with traditional Peruvian dishes
Landmarks/POIs Plaza Mayor San Francisco Monastery Barranco Miraflores 
- Day 3
Lima to Cusco
A private transfer takes you to Lima Airport for your flight to Cusco. When you arrive, another transfer brings you to your hotel in Cusco's historic center. You'll spend the rest of the day at your own pace, wandering the old streets, visiting shops, or simply resting as your body adjusts to the high altitude (11,000 feet/3,400 meters).
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3-Star Mid-Range Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Wander the charming streets of Cusco
- Visit local shops
- Relax and acclimatize to high altitude
Landmarks/POIs Jorge Chavez International Airport 
- Day 4
Cusco
Your private guide meets you early for a full day touring Cusco's main sites. You'll see Plaza de Armas and its surrounding colonial buildings, then visit Coricancha where Inca stonework and Spanish construction combine in a single structure. Next comes Sacsayhuaman, where massive stone walls sit on a hilltop with views across the valley. Lunch happens at a restaurant your guide recommends, giving you a break midday before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Peruvian lunch at a carefully selected restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3-Star Mid-Range Hotel)
Included Activities
- Full-day private tour of Cusco with personal guide
- Visit Plaza de Armas
- Visit Coricancha (Temple of the Sun)
- Visit Sacsayhuamán archaeological site
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Armas Coricancha (Temple of the Sun) Sacsayhuamán 
- Day 5
Cusco to Sacred Valley
A shared van picks you up early for the drive into the Sacred Valley. You'll explore Pisaq Market, where local vendors sell crafts, textiles, and souvenirs in a colorful setting. After browsing, the group heads to Ollantaytambo fortress to see how the Incas built with stone. You'll have lunch somewhere in the valley, then continue to your accommodation in the Sacred Valley where you'll stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch immersing in regional flavors)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3-Star Mid-Range Hotel)
Included Activities
- Shared transfer to Sacred Valley
- Visit Pisaq Market
- Visit Ollantaytambo fortress
Landmarks/POIs Pisaq Market Ollantaytambo 
- Day 6
Machu Picchu - Cusco
An early start gets you to the train station in Ollantaytambo. The scenic train ride takes you through the mountains and down into the cloud forest over about 3.5 hours. Once at Aguas Calientes, your guide leads a shared group tour through Machu Picchu (7,970 feet/2,430 meters), explaining the ruins and pointing out architectural details. You'll have time to walk around and take photos before catching the late afternoon train back to Cusco, arriving by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3-Star Mid-Range Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic train ride from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu
- Shared guided excursion to Machu Picchu
- Return train journey from Machu Picchu to Cusco
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu 
- Day 7
Rainbow Mountain
You'll start before sunrise for the drive toward Rainbow Mountain, traveling through high Andean terrain (around 14,100 feet/4,300 meters at the summit). The shared tour includes a guided hike to the top, which takes about 2 hours and involves steep sections but rewards you with the colored mineral stripes across the mountain. After reaching the summit and taking photos, you'll head back down and grab lunch at a local restaurant. Your guide shares information about the area and its history during the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch amidst stunning backdrop)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3-Star Mid-Range Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through the Andes
- Guided hike to Rainbow Mountain summit
- Shared tour of Rainbow Mountain
Landmarks/POIs Rainbow Mountain 
- Day 8
Cusco to Lima
Your hotel arranges for transportation to pick you up at the scheduled time and drive you to Cusco Airport. You'll board your flight back to Lima, where you'll connect to your international flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Cusco Airport
