Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima, the historic City of Kings, and check into your hotel. Take some time to settle in and get oriented before your Peruvian adventure begins.
Landmarks/POIs Lima - Day 2
Lima
A guided tour takes you through Lima's colonial heart, starting with the San Francisco Monastery and its baroque architecture. From there, head to Plaza Mayor to see the Government Palace and Cathedral. The rest of your day is yours to wander around the city on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Lima's colonial heritage
- Visit to San Francisco Monastery with baroque and Moorish architecture
- Visit to Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, and Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs San Francisco Monastery Plaza Mayor Government Palace Lima Cathedral - Day 3
Lima to Sacred Valley
You'll fly to Cusco and make your way into the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Along the way, learn about camelids and traditional Inca weaving techniques. Spend time in Pisaq village browsing the colorful handicrafts at the market before arriving at your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Learn about camelids (llama, vicuña, alpaca, and guanaco) for Inca cultures
- Visit to Pisaq village and famous market with handicrafts
- Browse colorful stalls selling alpaca sweaters, blankets, painted vases, and sterling silver
Landmarks/POIs Sacred Valley Pisaq - Day 4
Sacred Valley
Start by checking out Ollantaytambo and its Inca ruins, which famously resisted Spanish attacks. Visit a local home to see how villagers live, then head to Seminario ceramics workshop to learn about Peruvian art traditions. By evening, you'll try chicha, a traditional Inca drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Ollantaytambo Inca ruins and archaeological site
- Visit to a local home in Ollantaytambo to experience traditional village life
- Visit to Seminario ceramics workshop to learn about Peruvian ancient and modern art
- Tasting of chicha, a typical Inca drink, at a local chicheria
Landmarks/POIs Ollantaytambo - Day 5
Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu
Board the Vistadome train through the Urubamba Valley to Aguas Calientes, traveling past terraced hillsides and tropical scenery. From there, climb the mountainside through forest to reach Machu Picchu. Your guide explains the 15th-century terraced ruins and the mysteries surrounding this Inca city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Train journey on Vistadome train through Urubamba Valley
- Guided tour of Machu Picchu terraced ruins with historical commentary
- Ascent to Machu Picchu through tropical forest
Landmarks/POIs Machu Picchu Urubamba Valley Aguas Calientes - Day 6
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Use your morning to explore Aguas Calientes at your own pace. Visit the local market, check out boutiques, or hike nearby trails. Later this afternoon, board the Vistadome train for the return journey to Cusco.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey on Vistadome train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
Optional Activities
- Visit to local market in Aguas Calientes
- Visit to quaint boutiques in Aguas Calientes
- Walk along nearby trails in Aguas Calientes
Landmarks/POIs Aguas Calientes - Day 7
Cusco
A guided tour shows you Cusco's layers of history, where Inca foundations sit beneath Spanish baroque structures. You'll see Santo Domingo Monastery and the Cathedral, then climb to Sacsayhuaman fortress to view the precise Inca stonework up close. Participate in a tree-planting project, then enjoy dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Cusco's Inca and Spanish architecture
- Visit to Santo Domingo Monastery with melded Inca and Spanish architecture
- Visit to Cathedral in Plaza de Armas with artwork collection
- Visit to Temple of Sacsayhuaman fortress and Inca masonry
- Participation in tree-planting project supporting local community
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Incanto Restaurant - Head to this landmark location in the heart of Cusco for an extraordinary dinner (Price Range: $$ ($51 - $100 USD), 2h 30m)
Landmarks/POIs Santo Domingo Monastery Plaza de Armas Cusco Cathedral Temple of Sacsayhuaman - Day 8
Cusco to Puno
You'll drive south toward Puno, arriving at the shores of Lake Titicaca. This is where legend says Manco Capac, the first Inca, emerged from the waters to found the Inca Empire.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Puno on shores of Lake Titicaca
Landmarks/POIs Lake Titicaca Puno - Day 9
Puno
Take a motorboat across Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake. Visit Taquile Island to see traditional textiles that blend Inca and Spanish influences, then explore the Uros floating islands built entirely from tortora reed. Your Tour Director hosts a special dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Motorboat tour of Lake Titicaca, world's highest navigable lake
- Visit to Taquile Island to see local people and traditional Spanish peasant dresses made of Andean textiles
- Visit to Uros floating islands, a group of approximately 40 artificially made islands
- Learn about Uros people's construction of islands, homes, boats, and resources from tortora reed
- Dinner hosted by Tour Director
Landmarks/POIs Lake Titicaca Taquile Island Uros Floating Islands - Day 10
Puno to Colca Canyon
You'll drive toward Colca Canyon, passing Pre-Columbian terraces where vicunas roam and birds circle overhead. Stop in Chivay for lunch before reaching Colca Canyon and settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from Puno to Colca Canyon
- Viewing of Pre-Columbian terraces with vicuñas and variety of birds
- Stop and lunch in town of Chivay
Landmarks/POIs Colca Canyon Chivay - Day 11
Colca Canyon
Spend the day exploring Colca Canyon, a geological formation more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. Head to Condors' Cross observation point where you'll watch Andean condors glide past at eye level, then visit the town of Yanque. Your afternoon is free for exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Condors' Cross observation point to view Andean condor in flight at eye level
- Visit to town of Yanque
- Guided tour of Colca Canyon with Local Guide
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Colca Canyon and surrounding area
Landmarks/POIs Colca Canyon Condors' Cross Yanque - Day 12
Colca Canyon to Arequipa
Drive to Arequipa, known as the white city for its distinctive pale buildings made from sillar, a local volcanic rock. The city sits in the Chili River Valley with three snowcapped volcanoes, Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu, visible on the horizon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Drive to Arequipa located in Chili River Valley
Landmarks/POIs Arequipa Mount Misti Mount Chachani Mount Pichu Pichu - Day 13
Arequipa
A guided tour takes you through Arequipa starting at Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. You'll visit the Jesuit church, a masterpiece of mestizo baroque style, then head to Yanahuara and Chilina to get views of the countryside and Mount Misti.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Arequipa
- Visit to Plaza de Armas
- Visit to Cathedral
- Visit to Jesuit church, example of mestizo baroque style
- Visit to residential districts of Yanahuara and Chilina with views of Mount Misti volcano
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Zig Zag Restaurant - Indulge in a dinner of fusion of European and South American cuisine at the impressive Zig Zag Restaurant in the heart of Arequipa (Price Range: $$ ($51 - $100 USD), 2h 30m)
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Armas Arequipa Cathedral Jesuit Church Yanahuara Chilina - Day 14
Arequipa to Lima
You'll fly back to Lima today, bringing your Peruvian journey to a close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 15
Lima
After breakfast, your trip ends. You'll head home with memories of your time in Peru.
- Meals
- Breakfast
