Welcome to the most comprehensive tour of Peru, an extraordinary journey that fuses archaeology, nature, and living traditions into a single premium package.
Our 10-day itinerary will transport you from the Pacific shores of Lima to the mystical heights of the Peruvian Andes, revealing the best-kept secrets of the legendary Inca Empire and the natural wonders that have made Peru one of Latin America’s most fascinating tourist destinations.
This Lima-Puno-Cusco tour is designed for discerning travelers seeking an authentic and in-depth experience, combining must-see sites such as Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca with exclusive cultural experiences and dreamy natural panoramas that only local experts can reveal.
PERFECTLY BALANCED ITINERARY
Our program is carefully structured to offer you:
- Gradual acclimatization to the Andean altitude
- Ideal balance between history, culture, and nature
- Comfortable pace that prevents exhaustion.
- Flexible time for personal exploration
- mmersive experiences with local communities
Overview
DAY 1: WELCOME TO LIMA
- Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel
- Free time to rest
- Accommodation in Lima.
DAY 2: LIMA – CITY TOUR
- Breakfast at the hotel
- 4-hour tour of Lima
- Ancestral Lima: Huaca Pucllana, Parque del Amor, and El Olivar Park
- Colonial Lima: Historic Center, Plaza Mayor, Cathedral, San Francisco Convent, and Catacombs
- Accommodation in Lima.
DAY 3: LIMA – PUNO
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the airport for a flight to Juliaca
- Reception and transfer to Puno (45 min)
- Free afternoon to acclimatize to the altitude (3,800 masl)
- Accommodation in Puno.
DAY 4: LAKE TITICACA – UROS AND TAQUILE FLOATING ISLANDS
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Excursion to Lake Titicaca (full day)
- Visit to the Uros Floating Islands
- Sail to Taquile Island and typical lunch
- Return to Puno in the afternoon
- Accommodation in Puno.
DAY 5: PUNO – ROUTE OF THE SUN – CUSCO
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Panoramic tour bus ride to Cusco
- Stops at: Pukara, La Raya (highest point, 4,335 meters above sea level), Sicuani (lunch)
- Visit to the Temple of Raqchi and the Andahuaylillas chapel
- Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel
- Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 6: CUSCO – CITY TOUR AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTERS
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Free morning for altitude acclimatization (3,400 meters above sea level)
- Afternoon city tour: Koricancha (Temple of the Sun)
- Visit to the archaeological sites: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay
- Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 7: CUSCO – SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS – AGUAS CALIENTES
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Excursion to the Sacred Valley: Pisaq (artisanal market and archaeological site)
- Tour of Urubamba and buffet lunch in restaurant
- Visit to the Ollantaytambo fortress
- Train ride to Aguas Calientes (1 hour and 45 minutes)
- Overnight in Aguas Calientes.
DAY 8: CUSCO – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Bus ride to Machu Picchu
- Guided tour of the World Wonder
- Lunch in Aguas Calientes
- Return by train to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco
- Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 9: CUSCO – RAINBOW MOUNTAIN (VININUNCA)
- Excursion to the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
- Early departure to Cusipata
- Approximately 2-hour hike (altitude 5,200 meters above sea level)
- Lunch – Boxed lunch
- Return to Cusco in the afternoon
- Overnight in Cusco.
DAY 10: CUSCO – LIMA – NEXT DESTINATION
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the airport for a flight to Lima
- Connecting to an international flight (or optional extension).
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To The City Of Kings | Lima
Your Peruvian adventure begins today. Upon arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport, our representative will warmly welcome you and comfortably transfer you to your selected hotel in Lima, historically known as the “City of Kings.”
Experience of the Day:
- Personalized assistance at the airport
- Private hotel-airport transfer
- Informational briefing about your upcoming Peruvian adventure
Take advantage of this free afternoon to rest from your trip or explore the surroundings of your hotel. For the most enthusiastic, we recommend a first taste of Peruvian cuisine, renowned worldwide, at one of the nearby restaurants.
Accommodation: Selected hotel in Lima | Meals included: None
Day 2: Exploring The Peruvian Capital | Lima City Tour
After a hearty breakfast, get ready to discover the contrasts of Lima, a city where the pre-Columbian past, colonial heritage, and modernity harmoniously coexist.
Morning Experience:
- Pickup from your hotel at 9:00 am
- Explore the bohemian district of Barranco with its colorful Republican houses
- Visit modern Miraflores and its spectacular seafront.
Afternoon Experience:
- Discover Huaca Pucllana, an impressive pre-Hispanic adobe pyramid from the 4th century AD
- Stroll through the romantic Parque del Amor, with its iconic “The Kiss” sculpture and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.
- Tour of the elegant San Isidro district and its centuries-old El Olivar Park
Colonial Lima:
- Immerse yourself in Lima’s Historic Center (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
- Contemplate the majestic Plaza Mayor surrounded by the Cathedral, the Government Palace, and the Municipal Palace
- Visit the Convent of San Francisco and explore its mysterious catacombs and former colonial cemetery
At the end of the tour, you can return to your hotel or stay at the modern Larcomar shopping center with stunning ocean views.
Accommodation: Selected hotel in Lima | Meals included: Breakfast.
Day 3: From Coast To Highlands | Lima – Puno
Today you will begin your ascent into the Andean highlands. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Juliaca.
Experience of the day:
- Flight from Lima to Juliaca (approximately 1 hour 40 minutes)
- Reception at Juliaca airport
- Panoramic transfer to Puno (45 minutes), bordering the mythical Lake Titicaca
- Free afternoon for gradual acclimatization to the altitude (3,800 meters above sea level)
Recommendations for acclimatization:
- Maintain hydration
- Light food
- Coca tea (traditional Andean remedy)
- Moderate rest
Accommodation: Selected hotel in Puno | Meals included: Breakfast.
Day 4: Sailing The Sacred Lake | Floating Islands of The Uros and Taquile
Get ready for an unforgettable day on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world and the birthplace of ancient Andean civilizations.
Morning Experience:
- Early departure to Puno’s lake port
- Sail to the stunning Uros Floating Islands
- Cultural encounter with the Uros community, who maintain the ancient tradition of building artificial islands with totora reeds
- Demonstration of their construction techniques and ancestral lifestyle
Afternoon Experience:
- Continue sailing to Taquile Island, known for its exceptional textiles (Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity)
- Gentle walk along pre-Incan trails with 360° panoramic views of the lake
- Traditional lunch prepared with local ingredients
- Interaction with Taquile residents, master weavers.
Accommodation: Selected hotel in Lima | Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.
Dia 5 – Sun Route – Puno – Cusco
Today you will embark on a fascinating overland journey through the Andean highlands, following the historic Route of the Sun, which connects two of the most important regions of the ancient Inca Empire.
Experience of the Day:
- Early departure on a first-class tourist bus
- First stop at Pukara, an important pre-Inca ceremonial center with its interesting stone museum
- Ascent to La Raya (4,335 meters above sea level), the highest point of the tour with breathtaking views of the Andes
- Buffet lunch in Sicuani with traditional cuisine
- Visit to the majestic Temple of Raqchi, dedicated to the creator god Wiracocha
- Stop in Andahuaylillas to visit its “Sistine Chapel of the Americas,” a jewel of Andean Baroque
Arrival in Cusco at dusk, the former capital of the Inca Empire and current Historic Capital of Peru. Transfer to your selected hotel.
Accommodation: Selected hotel in Cusco | Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.
Day 6: The Imperial Capital | Cusco City Tour And Archaeological Centers
Spend the morning acclimatizing in the historic city of Cusco (3,400 meters above sea level). Enjoy a nutritious breakfast and prepare for an afternoon of cultural discoveries.
Afternoon Experience:
- Start the city tour by visiting Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), the most important sanctuary of the Inca Empire, upon which the Convent of Santo Domingo was built.
- Explore the imposing Cusco Cathedral with its priceless collection of colonial art and Andean Baroque architecture.
- Climb to the famous Sacsayhuamán fortress, an impressive megalithic structure with enormous, perfectly assembled stone blocks.
- Visit the Qenqo ceremonial center, an ancient temple where rituals were performed in honor of the sun, moon, and stars.
- Tour of Pucapucara, a strategic checkpoint on the Inca trails.
- End at Tambomachay, considered the “Bath of the Inca,” a ceremonial hydraulic complex dedicated to the worship of water.
Return to the hotel and the rest of the afternoon free to discover Cusco’s nightlife.
Accommodation: Selected hotel in Cusco | Meals included: Breakfast.
Day 7: The Sacred Valley Of The Incas | Pisaq – Urubamba – Ollantaytambo
Breakfast at the hotel. At the right time, transfer to the airport.
Breakfast on this day will depend on the time of transfer from the hotel.
Day 8: The Lost City Of The Incas | Machu Picchu
Get ready for the highlight of your trip: a visit to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a World Heritage Site.
Morning Experience:
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Ascent by eco-friendly bus along a zigzagging path to the entrance of the citadel
Machu Picchu Experience:
- Guided tour of the main sections of this masterpiece of Inca architecture
- Visit to the Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana (sundial), Temple of the Three Windows, Sacred Plaza, and other ceremonial sites
- Free time for personal exploration and spiritual connection with this historic sanctuary
- Unique photo opportunity with the citadel and Huayna Picchu in the background
Optional: Visit to Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu (subject to availability) or an additional $65.00 per ticket.
Afternoon Experience:
- Descent to Aguas Calientes
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Return by train to Ollantaytambo and bus transfer to Cusco
Accommodation: Selected hotel in Cusco | Meals included: Breakfast and lunch.
Day 9: The Petrified Rainbow | Mountain Of Seven Colors
The adventure continues today with an excursion to one of the most striking and photographed natural treasures of the Peruvian Andes: the famous Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
Morning Experience:
- Very early departure (4:30 am) to the Cusipata region
- Light breakfast in a local community
- Start of the acclimatization hike (approximately 2 hours)
- Gradual ascent to 5,200 meters above sea level.
Summit Experience:
- Contemplation of the spectacular geological phenomenon with its multicolored mineral bands.
- Cusco
- Time for photographs and connection with the energy of the Apus (sacred mountains).
Afternoon Experience:
- Descent along alternative trails with different views
- Lunch en route
- Return to Cusco (approximately 3 hours of travel)
- Free afternoon to rest or do some last-minute shopping
Accommodation: Selected hotel in Cusco | Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Day 10: Farewell To The Land Of The Incas | Cusco – Lima – International Destination
The time has come to say goodbye to this ancient land full of magic and mysteries. Day Experience:
- Breakfast at the hotel (depending on flight schedule)
- Transfer to Cusco airport
- Flight to Lima (approximately 1 hour)
- Assistance with connecting flights or optional extension.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Important:
The tour schedule will be confirmed at the destination.
Included
SERVICES INCLUDED:
- 9 nights of accommodation in selected hotels (3 nights in Lima, 2 nights in Puno, 4 nights in Cusco).
- Daily breakfasts at hotels
- 4 lunches as per itinerary.
- All airport-hotel-airport transfers
- Land and water transportation in modern and safe vehicles
- Train tickets to Machu Picchu on Expedition (Peru Rail) or Voyager (Inca Rail) services
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Professional bilingual guides (Spanish/English) with extensive experience
- Permanent assistance throughout the tour
NO INCLUDED:
- International flights
- Domestic flights Lima-Juliaca and Cusco-Lima
- Airport taxes
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses and additional services
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
CONTACTS
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- All rates are in US dollars (optional for currency exchange) and are programmed per person.
- The rates valid for Peruvians only include VAT.
- 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 the 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 old considered adults.
- Minors must travel with an identity document.
- Rates do not apply to holidays, Easter, long weekends, national holidays, Christmas or New Years.
More Information
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 to be found in Cusco, there are places like the Historical Centre of Cusco, which includes more than seven catholic churches of colonial origin.
THE CATHEDRAL OF CUSCO OR THE BASILICA CATHEDRAL OF CUSCO
It is the first site that we will visit, it is located in the Plaza de Armas of the city of Cusco or Cuzco; it was built with huge blocks of stone in 1560, over the Inca palace of Wiracocha in the Sunturwasi, in this wonderful religious construction you can appreciate beautiful wood carvings, embossed silver works and approximately 300 paintings of the Cusco School.
The Cathedral of Cusco has a Renaissance style façade that contrasts with the Baroque and Plateresque of its lavish interiors where the most significant religious examples of colonial art are preserved.
QORICANCHA OR TEMPLE OF THE SUN
It is one of the most important religious centres of the Inca empire, and it is definitely one of the best examples of the fusion of the Inca and Spanish cultures. It is located 2 blocks from the main square of Cusco; it houses paintings of the Cusco School and Inca structures that are true works of art.
Qoricancha was considered as the Royal House of the Sun of the Urin Qosqo for the Incas where they paid the highest obeisance to the God Inti (Sun). It also housed different temples dedicated to their Gods such as: Pachamama (Mother Earth), the Ray (Illapa), Rainbow (Kuychi), Chaska (Venus and the Stars), Quilla (Moon), the Solar Drum where the God Punchao (Golden Child) was located.
Nowadays, it is there where part of the Inti Raymi, also known as the festival of the sun, takes place.
SACSAYHUAMAN OR ROYAL HOUSE OF THE SUN
Located 2 Km. from the city of Cusco, it is one of the most enigmatic places on the planet, its 3 superimposed platforms of 390 mt. long, were built with “enormous carved stones” and fitted together with incredible precision; you can appreciate stones up to nine meters high and more than 120 tons of weight. This place is the head of the puma formed by the original layout of the imperial city of Cusco.
In the time of the Incas it was considered the Royal House of the Sun of the Hanan Qosqo for being a religious, administrative and political centre for the Incas. Nowadays, the Inti Raymi or Festival of the Sun is celebrated here on the 24th of June every year.
QENQO
It is located 1 km. from Sacsayhuaman and 4 km. from the city of Cusco and will be your next stop.
Qenqo was a centre of astronomical and ceremonial Inca cult; it was dedicated to the mother earth. In this place there is an underground cavern where the mummification of the dead was carried out, an amphitheatre where there was a monolith carved in stone with figures of toads and monkeys of a great size and around it there are trapezoidal niches where the Incas placed their dead; nowadays, only half of the original structure remains.
PUCAPUCARA CUSCO
This will be the next place you will visit. It is located 10 minutes away from Qenqo and is known as the red fortress, thanks to the amount of iron present in its stones. It is deduced that this place was used as a military post and resting place, and it is possible that its function was that of a military space. It was the main control point for the entrance to the city of Cusco.
TAMBOMACHAY
It is the last site of the Cusco City Tour, it is located only 100 meters from Pucapucara and 8 km. to the northeast of the city of Cusco; it was used as a centre of worship and water cult. The enclosure is formed by a set of finely carved rocks, waterfalls, canals and aqueducts fed by nearby springs that come from the Ojos de Agua de los Nevados.
What is the Sacred Valley of the Incas like?
This valley was a sacred area for the Incas as it comprised an extensive territory very productive for agriculture.
The main products cultivated by the Incas were: corn, potatoes, olluco, quinoa and the coca leaf, considered a sacred plant. Today, agriculture is still one of the main activities of the inhabitants of this valley.
Due to the vast agricultural activity in the valley, the Incas decided to build their main temples and cities there.
The most important urban centres were Pisac, Yucay, Chinchero and Ollantaytambo. Even further into the jungle, Emperor Pachacutec ordered the construction of a beautiful citadel that would serve as his resting place and border with the jungle peoples: Machu Picchu.
The Salkantay and Veronica mountains (considered gods by the Incas) crown the beautiful landscape. Today, the river, the mountains and the land are still considered sacred by the people of Cusco who inhabit these lands. Many tourists come to the Sacred Valley to see its history and beauty.
Main citadels in the Sacred Valley to visit:
Elected Wonder of the World
Machu Picchu was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Machu Picchu was also declared one of the new 7 Wonders of the World in 2007.
Machu Picchu was chosen in 2016 as the best destination in the world in a vote by users of the travel website ‘TripAdvisor’.
History of the Citadel of Machu Picchu
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.
After visiting the city of Cusco, we can make the connection to the city of Puno and enjoy all the wonderful things it offers.
Puno is a city of folklore and colourful costumes in each of its streets. Although it is true that, when walking, one feels the almost 4,000 meters above sea level, it is known as the “City of the Sacred Lake”, since in its lands lies Lake Titicaca, famous for having been the Pacarina, from which, according to the myth, Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo would have emerged.
Among the tourist attractions found in the city of Puno, there are places such as the Plaza de Armas of the city, in the centre of which there is a statue that reproduces the image of Francisco Bolognesi. Around the square, there are important political and religious establishments of the region, one of those is the Basilica Cathedral of Puno, which was built under the protection of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception in the XVII century, and which today is part of the Cultural Heritage of the Nation.
What you should know about Lake Titicaca.
Lake Titicaca is the highest lake in the world, at more than 3800 metres above sea level. As you know, it has a part in Bolivia and another in Peru, plus several inhabited islands that you can visit.
On the Peruvian side are: Uros Island, Taquile Island and Amantani Island in Puno, three different places with an interesting, attractive and captivating culture.
What to see in Puno in one day?
Visiting the city of Puno in one day is totally possible on your own and you can even walk around the centre of Puno in a relaxed way, take pictures and have something to eat.
You can also visit:
- The Cathedral and the Plaza de Armas.
- Pino Park.
- Carlos Dreyer Museum.
- Walk along the Jiron Lima.
- The viewpoints.
- The Candelaria Festivity.
- The Museum of Customs.
- The Yavari boat.
- Visit Lake Titicaca among others,
How do they build the floating islands?
The men are responsible for collecting the roots of the totora reeds when they come to the surface in the rainy season.
They then plait the roots and tie them together tightly with rope to make blocks. An island floats on about thirty blocks to which a layer of dry reed is added. And they are held in place with heavy stones in the water that serve as anchors to keep the island from moving.
An island can have a lifespan of 30 years and can house 5 to 10 families.
Did you know about the Uros Islands what?
The Uros Island is made up of some 80 artificial islands, which are often the first stop when visiting Lake Titicaca. Its inhabitants are considered to be the oldest in the area, and were nomadic people who came from Bolivia.
Today, some 2000 people live on the Uros islands. Their language is Aymara and they learn Spanish in the school on one of the islands.
The Uros Islands are built by their own inhabitants with totora reeds from the same lake and it takes them about a year to build each one, and they usually last about 30-40 years. They also use totora reeds for their boats.
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:
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- Very important – We need the address and information about the hotel that you are staying at, in the city of Cusco, 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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