Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
Your Globus representative will meet you at the airport when you arrive in Lima. From there, you'll head to your hotel to settle in and get oriented to the city.
Landmarks/POIs Lima - Day 2
Lima
A local guide leads you through Lima's colonial neighborhoods, starting at Plaza de Armas where you'll see the Government Palace and cathedral. You'll walk through San Francisco Monastery to check out the 17th-century cloister murals, then stop at a local food market to browse fruits, vegetables, and spices. Later, you'll have dinner at a Peruvian restaurant with other travelers on the tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at one of Lima's Peruvian restaurants with fellow travel companions)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Lima's colonial heritage
- Visit Plaza de Armas, Government Palace, and Cathedral
- Visit San Francisco Monastery with 17th-century cloister murals
- Stop at local food market
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Armas Government Palace Lima Cathedral San Francisco Monastery - Day 3
Lima to Sacred Valley
After flying to Cusco, you'll head into the Sacred Valley to see Kenko Amphitheater with its stone altars and passages, plus the ancient site of Puca Pucara. A local shaman performs an El Pago a la Tierra ceremony (Mother Earth Ceremony), and you'll spend time with local families and animals like alpacas and llamas. Then it's on to Pisaq village where you have free time at the famous market before dinner back at the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Fly to Cusco
- Visit Kenko Amphitheater
- Visit Puca Pucara
- Experience El Pago a la Tierra ceremony with local shaman
- Meet local families and learn about Pre-Columbian weaving
- Interact with alpacas, llamas, guanacos, and vicuñas
- Free time at Pisaq market
Optional Activities
- Shop for alpaca sweaters, blankets, jewelry, and hand-painted ornamental dishes at Pisaq market
Landmarks/POIs Cusco Kenko Amphitheater Puca Pucara Sacred Valley of the Incas Pisaq - Day 4
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
The morning takes you to Ollantaytambo Fortress, then you'll visit a local family to learn about their weaving traditions and way of life. The Vistadome train carries you through the Urubamba Valley, and you'll climb to Machu Picchu where your guide shows you temple remains, holy houses, and an ancient aqueduct. Before dinner, you might try a Pisco Sour or Inka Kola at a local bar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Inca Fortress of Ollantaytambo
- Visit local family home in Sacred Valley
- Board Vistadome train through Urubamba Valley
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu including temple remains, holy houses, and aqueduct
Optional Activities
- Try Pisco Sour or Inka Kola cocktail
Landmarks/POIs Ollantaytambo Fortress Urubamba Valley Machu Picchu - Day 5
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Early morning brings you back to Machu Picchu for sunrise using your second entrance. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll take the train back down to the Sacred Valley, then continue to Cusco by afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Second entrance to Machu Picchu ruins with sunrise viewing
- Return to Sacred Valley by train
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu - Day 6
Cusco
A guided tour shows you Cusco's Inca and Spanish influences starting at Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. You'll join a traditional Pasacalle (Andean Parade) through the streets with musicians and dancers in colorful textiles. Then it's to Koricancha and Santo Domingo Monastery, built on top of the ancient Temple of the Sun. Sacsayhuaman fortress comes next, with its massive stones weighing over 350 tons. Your Tour Director hosts the farewell dinner this evening at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Festive farewell dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Cusco
- Visit Plaza de Armas (main square)
- Visit Cathedral
- Participate in traditional Pasacalle through Cusco
- Visit Koricancha and Santo Domingo Monastery
- Visit Sacsayhuaman fortress
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Armas Cusco Cathedral Koricancha (Temple of the Sun) Santo Domingo Monastery Sacsayhuaman - Day 7
Cusco to Arequipa
You'll fly to Arequipa, known as the White City for its white volcanic rock buildings. A guided tour shows you Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, and the Jesuit Church, considered the best example of mestizo baroque architecture in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fly to Arequipa
- Guided city tour of Arequipa
- Visit Plaza de Armas
- Visit Cathedral
- Visit Jesuit Church
Optional Activities
- Visit local picanteria to taste Peru's authentic cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Arequipa Plaza de Armas Arequipa Cathedral Jesuit Church - Day 8
Arequipa to Colca Canyon
A guided drive takes you across Pampa Cañahuas within Aguada Blanca National Reserve, where you can see vicuñas and various birds. You'll pass Pre-Columbian terraces still being farmed by native Collaguas. After lunch, you'll arrive at Colca Canyon, a geological formation more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, with terracing built between the 9th and 14th centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided drive across Pampa Cañahuas within Aguada Blanca National Reserve
- View Pre-Columbian terraces cultivated by native Collaguas
- Arrive at Colca Canyon
- View canyon terracing
Landmarks/POIs Aguada Blanca National Reserve Colca Canyon - Day 9
Colca Canyon
This morning, a guide takes you to Condors' Cross observation point for chances to see Andean condors in their habitat, plus views of the canyon panorama. After that, you'll visit the town of Yanque before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Condors' Cross observation point
- View Andean condors
- View Colca Canyon panorama
- Visit Yanque town
Landmarks/POIs Condors' Cross Colca Canyon Yanque - Day 10
Colca Canyon to Lima
You'll return to Arequipa and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Lima. By evening you're in Lima with free time to explore the city or relax at a restaurant and try more Peruvian cuisine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Return to Arequipa
- Transfer to airport
Optional Activities
- Enjoy Peruvian cuisine - try Pisco Sour, ceviche, or fresh seafood dishes
Landmarks/POIs Lima - Day 11
Lima
Your trip ends with breakfast this morning before you head home. Safe travels until next time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
