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Peru is a country in South America that’s home to a section of Amazon rainforest and Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city high in the Andes mountains. The region around Machu Picchu, including the Sacred Valley, Inca Trail and colonial city of Cusco, is rich in archaeological sites. On Peru’s arid Pacific coast is Lima, the capital, with a preserved colonial center and important collections of pre-Columbian art.
Lima – Arequipa – Colca Canyons – Puno – Lake Titicaca – Cuszo – Pizac – Sacred Valley – Ollantaytambo – Machu Picchu – Cuzco – Lima
Type: Private Tour
Upon arrival, pick up by our guide and transfer to the hotel.
Meals: NA
Overnight: Hilton Miraflores
This morning, take a tour of Lima – a UNESCO world heritage site. Next head to the Larco Museum. Enjoy a traditional criolla lunch at an old manor house with pisco sour tasting – Peru’s national drinks. Last visit to Barranco.
Optional:
Enjoy a culinary workshop with Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, renowned chef of one of the World’s Best 100 Restaurants.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Overnight: Hilton Miraflores
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Arequipa. Explore the historic centre, Santa Catalina Convent, La Compania de Jesus Church and Yanahuara. This afternoon, visit the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Katari at Plaza De Armas
Early morning drive to Colca Valley. Driving across Pampa Cañahuas, Chucura Volcano and Tocra. Reach Mirador de los Andes. Arrive in Chivay town. Enjoy Hot Spring Thermal and Medicinal Baths.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Overnight: Colca Lodge
Explore Colca Canyon. Travel to Cruz del Condor viewpoint. Next visit the village of Pinchollo and “Antahuilque viewpoint”. Continue to Yanque, featuring colonial churches and pre-Inca hanging tombs.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Overnight: Colca Lodge
After breakfast, set off to Puno, on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Visit Sillustani, a pre-Incan burial ground.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch:
Overnight: Casa Andina Private Collection Puno
Take a boat ride across Lake Titicaca. Visit the unique floating Tortora reed island. Enjoy authentic village walks, visits to family house and tasting local cuisine. Return to Puno this afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Overnight: Casa Andina Private Collection Puno
Upon arrival, descend to Sacred Valley. Drive to the archaeological site of Pisac. Lunch at a house with owners private collection of pre-Colombian, Incan and colonial artefacts. Arrive Urubamba, visit a small town Ch’iqun.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Overnight: Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness
An excursion to Moray terraces and Maras Salt Mines. Options to go on a short trek or mountain biking. After lunch, return to Urubamba and enjoy some free time.
Optional hiking or explore the activities by your lodge:
Huertos De Yucay Hike: The trail takes you to the area’s platforms and crop fields.
Pumamarca Trekking: This exploration discovers the most puzzling and isolated Inca remains.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Overnight: Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness
Morning drive to the archaeological site of Ollantaytambo. Take the train to Machu Picchu. Explore Machu Picchu in the late afternoon when the masses of tourists are gone and the ruin are at its best.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Overnight: Inkaterra El MaPi
You may explore Machu Picchu in the early morning or climb to the Sun Gate or Huayna Picchu. After lunch, take the train back to Ollantaytambo. On the way to Cuzco, stop at Chinchero.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Overnight: Palacio Del Inka
After breakfast explore this exotic Inca capital. Continue to San Blas and San Pedro Market. After lunch, head to Coricancha. Visit Sacsayhuaman Fortress. In the evening, join a night walking tour around ancient city map.
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch
Overnight: Palacio Del Inka
Free and easy in the morning. Transfer to airport in the late afternoon for flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: NA
