Day 1 – Lima
Welcome to Peru!
Upon arrival at Lima airport, you will be met by one of our representatives. You will then be transferred to your hotel, located in the residential district of Miraflores. Check in and rest overnight.
Day 2 – Lima – Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel.
At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the morning is free to acclimate to the altitude.
In the afternoon, we will visit the imperial city of Cusco, starting with the Cathedral and the Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha). We will continue with a visit to the archaeological sites outside the city, such as Sacsayhuaman, a megalithic construction; Qenqo, a ceremonial and ritual center where Inca sacrifices were performed; Puca Pucara; and Tambomachay, which are important religious archaeological centers of the Inca culture overnight. (B)
Day 3 – Cusco – Sacred Valley – Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, we will depart for our visit to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will visit the Awanacancha Textile Center, where you can see South American camelids and watch a live weaving demonstration by people from the Andes. Then, we will head to the town of Pisac, where we’ll explore a picturesque artisan market and see how locals still maintain the tradition of bartering for goods and food. We’ll have a buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
Later, we will go to the town of Ollantaytambo to visit the fortress of the same name. We will tour the most important sections of the site, and our guide will provide an explanation of its history. To conclude the tour on the way back to Cusco, we will visit the town of Chinchero, where you can admire the well-preserved Inca Wall in the main square and visit the beautiful colonial temple. You will then be transferred back to your hotel in Cusco overnight. (B, L).
Day 4 – Cusco – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
Breakfast at the hotel.
This day will be the highlight of our trip: the visit to the citadel of Machu Picchu. You will be picked up from your hotel very early and taken to the Ollantaytambo train station, about a 90-minute journey. From there, you will board a train that will take you to the majestic town of Aguas Calientes, a ride of about 90 minutes. Upon arrival at the Aguas Calientes station, your guide will be waiting for you to take you to the bus station to ascend to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the world. The excursion will last 2 hours and 30 minutes and includes a visit to the Intihuatana (the Sundial), the Palace of the Incas, the Three Windows, and other key sites. Afterward, we will descend to the town of Aguas Calientes for shopping and lunch at a local restaurant. You will then be transferred to your hotel overnight. (B, L)
Day 5 – Aguas Calientes – Cusco
Breakfast at the hotel.
The morning is free for personal activities and the opportunity to hike Huayna Picchu or take a second visit to the Machu Picchu citadel (not included).
At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the station to board the train to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Cusco overnight. (B)
Note: Tickets for Huayna Picchu or a second visit to Machu Picchu are limited. It is recommended to request these in advance or at the time of booking to ensure availability.
Day 6 – Cusco – Puno
Breakfast at the hotel.
You’ll be transferred to the bus station for your boarding and luggage check-in.
At 7:00 a.m., we will depart for the city of Puno. Along the way, we will visit the Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas (10,148 ft / 3,093 m), built in 1580 and known as “The Sistine Chapel of Peru,” and the archaeological center of Raqchi (11,319 ft / 3,450 m), known as the Temple of the God Wiracocha.
We’ll have a buffet lunch in Sicuani.
Our journey continues to La Raya (14,222 ft / 4,335 m), the highest point of the trip, where you can enjoy beautiful landscapes and see vicuñas and llamas. Finally, we will visit Pucara (12,795 ft / 3,900 m), a place where the origins of the Andean Altiplano culture were discovered. Upon arrival in Puno, you’ll be transferred to your hotel overnight. (B, L)
Day 7 – Puno – Lake Titicaca – Puno
Breakfast at the hotel.
We will visit the Floating Islands of Uros (12,500 ft / 3,810 m) on Lake Titicaca. The guide will explain how the locals build these islands from dried totora reeds. Then, we will sail to Taquile Island (12,960 ft / 3,950 m), where we will walk along a zigzagging stone path to reach the town (approximately a one-hour hike). We’ll have a short time to visit the craft shops and do some shopping before heading to the island’s restaurant for a lunch prepared with local products. We will then return to Puno overnight. (B, L)
Day 8 – Puno – Lima
Breakfast at the hotel.
You’ll be transferred to the airport to board your return flight to Lima. On the way, we’ll visit the Sillustani Chullpas, a pre-Hispanic cemetery that belonged to the Lupaca and Colla chiefdoms. Upon arrival in Lima, you’ll be transferred to your hotel overnight. (B)
Day 9 – Lima – Paracas
Breakfast at the hotel.
You’ll be transferred to the bus station to take a regular service bus to Paracas Bay. After a 4-hour journey, you will arrive and be transferred to your hotel.
The afternoon is free to enjoy the hotel’s facilities overnight. (B)
Day 10 – Paracas – Nazca
Breakfast at the hotel.
Early in the morning, we’ll take an excursion to the Ballestas Islands, located off the coast of Pisco. They are the habitat of a wide variety of marine fauna, such as the Humboldt penguin, pelicans, boobies, flamingos, dolphins, and sea lions, which can be easily observed from a motorboat. After 2 hours, we’ll return to the hotel. You’ll then be transferred to the bus station for a regular service bus to Nazca (approx. 4 hours). Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel overnight. (B)
Day 11 – Nazca – Lima
Early breakfast at the hotel.
You’ll be transferred to the airfield to fly over the enigmatic Nazca Lines. This enormous group of geoglyphs features a network of lines and drawings of animal and plant figures attributed to the Nazca culture, covering an area of approximately 350 km². Among the main figures, you’ll be able to see the Hummingbird, the Dog, the Monkey, the Astronaut, and more. The German researcher María Reiche dedicated 50 years of her life to studying the site, concluding that it was an astronomical calendar.
In the afternoon, you’ll be transferred to the station to board a regular service bus for your return to Lima. After a journey of about 7 hours and 50 minutes, you will arrive and be transferred to your hotel overnight. (B)
Day 12 – Lima – Iquitos – Lodge
Breakfast at the hotel.
You’ll be transferred to the airport to board your flight to the city of Iquitos. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the lodge. You’ll receive a typical welcome drink and have lunch. You’ll then take part in jungle excursions, followed by dinner and a nighttime jungle tour. Return to the lodge overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 13 – Lodge
Early breakfast at the lodge.
You’ll have a full-day jungle excursion, where you can hike, fish for piranhas, search for dolphins, and more. Lunch and dinner are included overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 14 – Lodge – Iquitos – Lima
Breakfast at the hotel.
You’ll be transferred to the Iquitos airport to board your flight back to Lima. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in the residential district of Miraflores. Check-in is at 3:00 p.m. You’ll have the rest of the day free for shopping or personal activities overnight. (B)
Day 15 – Lima
Breakfast at the hotel.
You’ll be transferred to the airport to board your international flight. (B)