This Lima – Arequipa – Puno – Cusco package is designed to explore Peru’s most iconic tourist attractions. Begin in Lima and discover the best the city has to offer.
Visit the “White City” of Arequipa, the breathtaking Colca Canyon, and the famous attractions of Puno, including the Uros Floating Islands, Taquile, and Amantani.
Finally, explore the historic city of Cusco and experience an unforgettable adventure at top destinations such as Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Rainbow Mountain (7 Colors Mountain), and more.
Discover the most outstanding tourist attractions that Peru has to offer.
Itinerary
Day 01: Lima
Arrival and welcome in the Peruvian capital
Upon arrival, you will be greeted at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima by our representative. Private transfer to your selected hotel in the Miraflores or San Isidro district.
Afternoon at leisure to rest from your international flight and acclimate to the surroundings.
| Accommodation: Selected hotel in Lima | Includes: Private airport-hotel transfer |
Day 2: Lima Colonial and Modern City Tour – UNESCO World Heritage Site
Discover Historic and Contemporary Lima
After breakfast, we begin our comprehensive Lima city tour, visiting the area’s main attractions:
MODERN LIMA: We start in Miraflores with a panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca ceremonial center dating back to the 4th century. We visit the romantic Love Park (Parque del Amor) along the cliffside malecón, offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, followed by the elegant San Isidro district and its historic olive grove, the Olivar de San Isidro.
COLONIAL LIMA (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE): Explore the Historic Center of Lima, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including:
- Plaza de Armas de Lima (Main Square)
- Government Palace (Pizarro’s Residence)
- Lima Basilica Cathedral
- Archbishop’s Palace
- San Francisco Convent – interior visit to the famous 17th-century underground catacombs, colonial library, and cloisters
Optional visit to the Larcomar shopping center with oceanfront views, or return directly to the hotel.
| Accommodation: Selected hotel in Lima | Includes: Breakfast, guided city tour, entrance fees |
Day 3: Lima – Arequipa – City Tour “White City”
Transfer to the airport for domestic flight Lima–Arequipa.
Reception and transfer to your hotel in Arequipa, the “White City”.
Afternoon city tour at 2:00 PM:
- Carmen Alto viewpoint: panoramic views of the Chilina Valley
- Yanahuara viewpoint: iconic viewpoint featuring the Misti, Chachani, and Pichu Pichu volcanoes
- Santa Catalina Monastery: 16th-century colonial citadel, known as the “city within a city”
- Plaza de Armas of Arequipa: one of the most beautiful main squares in Peru
- Arequipa Cathedral (exterior view)
- La Compañía Church: masterpiece of mestizo baroque architecture
Return to the hotel.
| Accommodation: Selected hotel in Arequipa | Includes: Breakfast, domestic flight, guided city tour, entrance fees |
Day 4: Arequipa – Colca Canyon (Chivay) – Hot Springs
After breakfast
Departure to the Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world. Early morning departure, traveling through:
- Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve
- Vicuñas in Pampa Cañahuas
- Volcano viewpoint at Patapampa (15,748 ft / 4,800 m above sea level), with stunning views of the Chachani, Misti, and Pichu Pichu volcanoes
Arrival in Chivay, lunch included.
Free afternoon: We recommend visiting the La Calera hot springs (optional).
| Accommodation: Selected hotel in Chivay | Includes: Breakfast, lunch, tourist transportation |
Day 5: Cruz del Cóndor – Condor Flight – Travel to Puno
The Majestic Flight of the Andean Condors
Early morning departure to the Cruz del Cóndor, the best viewpoint to witness the flight of the Andean condors. These majestic birds take advantage of the morning thermal currents to soar in a breathtaking, almost ceremonial flight above the canyon.
Visit to the traditional villages of the Colca Valley:
- Pinchollo, Maca, Achoma, and Yanque: colonial architecture and ancestral traditions
- Antahuilque and Choquetico viewpoints: panoramic views of the canyon and ancient Inca agricultural terraces
- Hanging tombs and pre-Columbian andenes (agricultural terraces)
Return to Chivay for lunch. In the afternoon, we begin our journey to Puno, traveling along the high-altitude Altiplano route, passing through unique puna landscapes, high Andean lagoons, and traditional Andean villages.
| Accommodation: Selected hotel in Puno | Includes: Breakfast, tourist transportation |
Day 6: Lake Titicaca – Floating Uros Islands and Taquile Island
Breakfast at the hotel.
At 7:00 AM, hotel pickup and transfer to the main dock or port to board our boat and begin the tour of the Uros Floating Islands, currently part of the Lake Titicaca National Reserve—the world’s highest navigable lake.
UROS FLOATING ISLANDS (morning):
- Boat ride to these artificial islands built entirely from totora reeds
- Interaction with Uro families who preserve their ancestral traditions
- Learn about their unique floating architecture, found nowhere else in the world
TAQUILE ISLAND (afternoon):
- Boat ride to this natural island, home to Quechua-speaking communities
- Walk along traditional trails offering panoramic views of Lake Titicaca
- Enjoy a typical lunch featuring fresh lake trout, prepared by the local community
- Witness traditional textile weaving, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Learn about local customs such as “ayni” (Andean reciprocity)
| Accommodation: Selected hotel in Puno | Includes: Breakfast, traditional lunch, lake tour, entrance fees |
Day 7: Sun Route – Puno to Cusco – Tourist Bus
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the bus terminal
At 7:00 AM, departure to the city of Cusco aboard a tourist bus — a scenic journey across southern Peru’s high-altitude Altiplano
We will make the following tourist stops along the way:
- Pucará: Visit the lithic museum and ceramic center, famous for the iconic “Toritos de Pucará” (bull-shaped religious figures)
- La Raya Pass (14,222 ft / 4,335 m above sea level): The highest point on the route and the continental divide between lakes and rivers flowing east and west
- Buffet lunch at a traditional countryside restaurant
- Raqchi – Temple of Wiracocha: An impressive Inca archaeological complex dedicated to Wiracocha, the creator god, featuring towering walls and circular structures
- Andahuaylillas: Known as “The Sistine Chapel of America,” this village is home to the beautifully preserved colonial Church of San Pedro, adorned with stunning frescoes and gold-leaf altarpieces
Arrival in the city of Cusco. Reception and transfer to your selected hotel
| Accommodation: Selected hotel in Cusco | Includes: Breakfast, buffet lunch, tourist bus service, entrance fees to visited sites |
Day 8: Cusco City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel
Morning at leisure for acclimatization to the altitude (11,155 ft / 3,400 m above sea level).
Hotel pickup between 1:00 PM and 1:20 PM to begin the city tour and visit nearby archaeological sites.
The Cusco City Tour will reveal the impressive colonial city built upon ancient Inca foundations. We will visit:
- Cusco Cathedral: A Renaissance-style masterpiece housing remarkable paintings from the “Cusco School”
- Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun): Once the most important temple in the Inca Empire, dedicated to the Sun God, built on the sacred site known as the “Royal House of the Sun” in Urin Cusco
We then continue to four nearby ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES:
- Sacsayhuamán: A monumental ceremonial fortress featuring enormous megalithic stone blocks perfectly fitted without mortar
- Q’enqo: A ceremonial site with a natural amphitheater and intricate rock carvings, used for astronomical and religious rituals
- Puka Pukara: An Inca military complex with strategic views, also believed to have served as a rest stop and administrative center
- Tambomachay: A sacred site dedicated to water worship, featuring beautifully carved ceremonial fountains and aqueducts
| Accommodation: Selected hotel in Cusco | Includes: Breakfast, guided city and archaeological tour, entrance fees (Boleto Turístico) |
Day 9: Sacred Valley of the Incas – Pisac and Ollantaytambo
Breakfast at the hotel
7:30 – 7:45 AM: Hotel pickup to begin our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas
First Stop: Pisac
On our way, we arrive first at the Pisac Archaeological Park. We’ll begin by exploring the charming colonial town, a product of cultural mestizaje, and then ascend to the impressive Pisac Archaeological Site. Here, we’ll admire the spectacular agricultural terraces and the extraordinary Inca stonework seamlessly integrated into the mountainous landscape.
Visit to Traditional Villages
We continue our journey through the picturesque towns of Ccoya, Lamay, Calca, and Urubamba, each with its own unique character and local traditions.
LUNCH: Buffet in Urubamba
Second Stop: Ollantaytambo
In the afternoon, we’ll take a guided tour of the Ollantaytambo Archaeological Site, an impressive Inca fortress strategically built to monitor and protect the valley from potential invasions by Amazonian tribes. The site features massive stone blocks and advanced water engineering systems, showcasing the Inca’s architectural mastery.
Final Stop: Chinchero
We conclude the day in Chinchero, a village world-renowned for its traditional textile workshops. Here, local communities preserve ancestral weaving techniques using natural dyes and handwoven methods passed down through generations.
Alternative Option: Machu Picchu
As an alternative, you may choose to continue after the Sacred Valley tour to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), to visit the majestic Machu Picchu Citadel the following day.
| Accommodation: Selected hotel in Cusco or Aguas Calientes | Includes: Breakfast, buffet lunch, round-trip transportation, entrance fees |
Day 10: Train to Machu Picchu
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer and Train Journey
Transfer to the train station in Ollantaytambo to begin our unforgettable journey to the legendary Machu Picchu Citadel.
Enjoy a scenic 1 hour and 45-minute train ride through breathtaking landscapes of the Sacred Valley, arriving in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo). There, a representative from our travel agency will be waiting to greet you. You’ll then be transferred to the bus station for the short uphill ride that winds through the mountain to the mythical “Lost City of the Incas” – Machu Picchu, the majestic archaeological site rediscovered in 1911 by American explorer Hiram Bingham.
Guided Tour of Machu Picchu
Enjoy a comprehensive guided tour of the citadel’s most iconic structures:
- The Main Viewpoint: A strategic spot offering stunning panoramic views of the entire site
- Temple of the Three Windows: A ceremonial structure with profound astronomical significance
- Intihuatana: The sacred Inca solar clock, used for astronomical observations
- Main Square: The central hub of civic and religious life in the city
- And other key archaeological features
You’ll then have free time to explore on your own, capture unforgettable photos, and quietly soak in the energy and mystery radiating from each perfectly carved stone.
Descent and Lunch
We’ll return to the charming town of Aguas Calientes, where you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, sampling traditional regional cuisine.
Return to Cusco
In the afternoon, board the return train to Ollantaytambo station, where our transfer team will be waiting to take you back comfortably by private transport to the city of Cusco.
| Accommodation: Selected hotel in Cusco | Includes: Breakfast, lunch, round-trip train ticket (Ollantaytambo–Aguas Calientes–Ollantaytambo), round-trip bus ticket (Aguas Calientes–Machu Picchu), entrance to Machu Picchu, professional guided tour |
Day 11: Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
On this tour, we will visit one of the most stunning natural attractions near the city of Cusco — the Rainbow Mountain (Montaña de 7 Colores).
We’ll begin with hotel pickup between 4:00 and 4:30 AM, followed by a 2-hour drive south to the district of Cusipata, where we’ll enjoy a light breakfast and a short rest.
We’ll then continue for another hour by vehicle to the trailhead, where our hike to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) begins. The trek covers approximately 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) each way.
The uphill walk will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes at high altitude. Along the way, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the Andean landscape and have the chance to see native flora and fauna, including llamas and alpacas. You’ll also see majestic peaks such as Apu Sarinini and Apu Ausangate, the highest mountain in the Cusco region, standing at 6,372 meters (20,904 feet) above sea level.
Upon reaching the summit of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), you’ll have plenty of time to take in the incredible views and capture unforgettable photos of the mountain’s vibrant, multicolored mineral strata.
After a brief explanation from your professional guide, we’ll begin the descent back along the same trail to the starting point, where our transport will be waiting to take us to a restaurant in Cusipata for a buffet lunch.
After lunch, we’ll begin the return journey to Cusco, arriving around 4:30 PM, concluding this unforgettable high-altitude adventure.
| Accommodation: Selected hotel in Cusco | Includes: Breakfast, buffet lunch, round-trip transportation, entrance fee, guide |
Day 12: Cusco – Departure Transfer
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time until it’s time for your transfer to Cusco International Airport for your return flight or international connection.
End of our 12-day complete Peru tour.
| Includes: Breakfast, departure transfer |
Important:
The tour schedule will be confirmed at the destination.
Included
Includes
General
- Shared services with professional bilingual guide (Spanish or English).
- Tickets included.
Arequipa
- Transfers in / out in Arequipa.
- 01 nights of accommodation in Arequipa with breakfast.
- 01 night accommodation in Colca with breakfast.
- Stroll through the pedestrian city of Arequipa and the convent of Santa Catalina.
- Colca Program 2 days / 1 night.
- Bus ticket in the tourist service (Chivay / Puno) – 4M Express or similar.
Puno
- Transfers in / out in Puno.
- 02 nights of accommodation in Puno with breakfast.
- Uros and Taquile Islands with lunch.
- Bus tickets in the tourist service (Puno / Cusco) with road trips and picnic.
Cusco
- Transfers in / out in Cusco.
- 04 nights of accommodation in Cusco with breakfast.
- 01 nights of accommodation in Aguas Calientes with breakfast.
- City Tour and Nearby Archaeological Centers.
- Sacred Valley of the Incas with lunch.
- Machu Picchu: by Peru Rail Expedition or Executive Inca Rail (subject to availability).
- 01 lunch in Machu Picchu in a local restaurant.
Not Include
- National or international plane tickets.
- Services not detailed in the program.
- Hot and/or cold drinks.
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General Conditions
- All rates are in US dollars (optional for currency exchange) and are scheduled per person.
- The valid rates for Peruvians only include IGV.
- All our rates are subject to availability and changes.
- Children under 02 years and 11 months are considered INF (babies), do not pay any service and do not have the right to food, bed or seat on tours.
- DCC (child) is considered a child from 03 to 10 years and 11 months, has a special rate and shares a room with parents.
- Children over 11 years considered adults.
- Minors must travel with an identity document.
- Rates do not apply to holidays, Easter, long weekends, national holidays, Christmas or New Years.
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Lima – City of Kings
The City of Lima is the capital of Peru or also known as the City of the Kings. It is located on the central coast of the country, on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, flanked by the coastal desert and spread over the valleys of the Chillon, Rimac and Lurin rivers.
In Lima Peru, everything is in constant movement, and therefore the past is not left behind; and the City of Lima offers you such a diverse multiplicity of emotions, sensations, colors and flavors.
The city of Lima is full of colonial richness, it is the only capital in South America with access to the sea and has been named Gastronomic Capital of Latin America.
AREQUIPA
Arequipa is located at an altitude of 2325 m in the desert mountains of the Andes. This beautiful city is built almost entirely in sillar, a kind of white volcanic stone. This is why Arequipa is called the White City.
With its one million inhabitants, Arequipa is the second largest city of Peru. The main location, the Plaza de Armas is the most beautiful in the country. The Cathedral is magnificent and the shopping arcades are in colonial style.
Santa Catalina Monastery
The Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, or also known as the Convent of Santa Catalina, is a religious tourist complex located in the historic center of Arequipa.
What makes the visit especially interesting is that the monastery itself is a small city, 20,000m2 surrounded by a 4 meter high wall that separated the life of the cloistered nuns from that of the rest of the inhabitants of Arequipa.
What is the best season to visit the Colca Valley?
You can visit the Colca all year round, however the best time to visit is between April and May since the rainy season is ending and these are the months that show the most greenery of the Colca Valley and all its landscapes.
Did you know that if you want to make a direct connection to the city of Puno – Lake Titicaca after the Colca Canyon, you also have this option of 2 days in the Colca with transfer to Puno. It is perfect for not having to return to the city of Arequipa!
We can also make the connection to the city of Cusco. The city of Cusco is rich, for the amount of tourist resources it presents, and for the history that precedes it.
Among the tourist attractions found in Cusco, there are places like the Historic Center of Cusco, which includes more than seven Catholic churches of colonial origin.
PUNO
Puno is a city in southern Peru located on Lake Titicaca, one of the largest lakes in South America and the highest navigable body of water in the world. It is also considered the “folkloric capital” of Peru, for its traditional festivals with lively music and dance performances.
Iconic sites include the Cathedral of Puno, a baroque-style Andean construction, and the 19th-century Yavari steamship (now operating as a hostel).
Customs of Puno
- Festival of the Virgin of Candelaria
- Festival of the Pago a la Tierra (Offering to the Earth)
- Carnival in Puno
- Feast of Saint John of God
- Festival of the Holy Cross
- Festival of Saint James the Apostle
- Feast of the Virgin of Mercy
- Reenactment of Manco Cápac and Mama Ocllo
What you should know about Lake Titicaca.
Lake Titicaca is the highest lake in the world, at more than 3800 meters above sea level. As you know, it has a part in Bolivia and another in Peru, plus several inhabited islands that can be visited.
On the Peruvian side are: Uros Island, Taquile Island and Amantani Island in Puno, three different places with an interesting, attractive and captivating culture.
CUSCO
Cusco is a city located in the province and region of the same name. This city is the capital of the department in which it is located and is also considered the Historical Capital of Peru and known as the navel of the world.
The undisputed archaeological capital of the Americas, Cuzco is the oldest inhabited city on the continent.
The city of Cuzco is rich, for the amount of tourist resources it presents, and for the history that precedes it.
Among the tourist attractions found in Cusco, there are places like the Historic Center of Cusco, which includes more than seven Catholic churches of colonial origin.
The main churches that make up the Catholic-religious circuit of Cusco are the Cathedral, the Church of La Compañía, the Convent and Church of La Merced, the Church of San Blas, the Temple of San Cristóbal, the Church of Santo Domingo, among others.
The temples found in the city of Cusco, in many cases, are based on ancient Inca constructions, and many of them are currently, in addition to churches and convents, museums, which house invaluable pieces of religious art. The Cusco school, such as images of the Cusco school, especially.
Sacred Valley
Hidden beneath the tawny foothills of formidable hills, the beautiful Urubamba River Valley, known as the Sacred Valley.
It lies about 15 km north of Cuzco as the condor flies, along a narrow road of hairpin bends.
It is worth exploring this quiet and attractive corner of the Andes with attractive colonial towns and isolated woven villages. The star attractions are the markets and towering Inca citadels of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, but they are also replete with other Inca sites.
Its countless hiking trails are deservedly gaining popularity. Adrenaline activities range from rafting to rock climbing.
If you want to visit the Sacred Valley, the first thing you should do is buy the Cusco Tourist Ticket, with which you will have access to various attractions of the city and the Sacred Valley.
Did you know that with the Vip Valley Tour, you can visit the entire Sacred Valley, which will take you to visit Chinchero, Moray, salt mines of Maras, Ollantaytambo and Pisaq.
History of the Citadel of Machu Picchu – Machupicchu
This ancient Inca city known as Machu Picchu or Machupicchu, is one of Peru’s most precious treasures. It was built in the middle of the 15th century and it is believed that it was one of the residences of the ninth Inca of the Tahuantinsuyo, Pachacutec,
(considered the great transformer of the Inca empire), although in it there are also the remains of a great Sanctuary (Sacred Place where they worshipped their diverse gods, especially the Sun God), with diverse temples such as: temple of the sun, temple of the 3 windows, temple of the Pachamama, the Inti Huatana, the royal Mausoleum, among others,
Its name means old mountain – Machu Picchu, and refers to the place where it is located, at about 2453 m.a.s.l., on a rocky premonitory between Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu. Machu Picchu is divided into 3 sectors: agricultural sector, religious sector, urban sector.
Today, this Inca jewel is one of the country’s tourist attractions. Travellers come to (Aguas Calientes-Machupicchu village) to start the Inca trail made popular by Hiram Bingham at the beginning of the 20th century. The historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1983. Machu Picchu Peru.
Price
HOW MUCH?
We have price alternatives that accommodate all budgets, prices per person, expressed in US Dollars.
Make your quotes and reservations by email [email protected], you can also communicate with one of our sales executives at the telephones detailed below, we will be happy to assist you.
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HOW TO BOOK THE TOUR?
To start the reservation process, please send us the following information:
- Name and surname:
- Passport number:
- Nationality:
- Date of Birth:
- Phone:
- Very important – We need the address and information about the hotel that you are staying at, in the city of Lima, to be able to pick you up at the time when the tour starts
To confirm reservations it is required to pay 50% in advance and the other 50% can be paid upon arrival at your destination.
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