Peru 10 Days: Lima, Puno, Cusco and Machu Picchu

Overview

1. Day 01

   Welcome to Lima

   • •Airport reception and transfer to the hotel
   • •Free time to rest
   • •Overnight stay in Lima
2. Day 02

   Lima – City Tour

   • •Breakfast at the hotel
   • •4-hour city tour of Lima
   • •Ancient Lima: Huaca Pucllana, Love Park, and El Olivar Park
   • •Colonial Lima: Historic Center, Main Square, Cathedral, San Francisco Convent, and Catacombs
   • •Overnight stay in Lima
3. Day 03

   Lima – Puno

   • •Breakfast at the hotel
   • •Transfer to the airport for your flight to Juliaca
   • •Reception and transfer to Puno (45 minutes)
   • •Free afternoon to acclimatize to the altitude (3,800 m.a.s.l.)
   • •Overnight stay in Puno
4. Day 04

   Lake Titicaca – Uros Floating Islands and Taquile

   • •Breakfast at the hotel
   • •Full-day excursion to Lake Titicaca
   • •Visit to the Uros Floating Islands
   • •Boat ride to Taquile Island with traditional lunch
   • •Return to Puno in the afternoon
   • •Overnight stay in Puno
5. Day 05

   Puno – Route of the Sun – Cusco

   • •Breakfast at the hotel
   • •Transfer by panoramic bus to Cusco
   • •Stops at: Pukara, La Raya (highest point, 4,335 m.a.s.l.), and Sicuani (lunch)
   • •Visit to Raqchi Temple and Andahuaylillas Chapel
   • •Arrival in Cusco and transfer to the hotel
   • •Overnight stay in Cusco
6. Day 06

   Cusco – City Tour and Archaeological Sites

   • •Breakfast at the hotel
   • •Free morning for altitude acclimatization (3,400 m.a.s.l.)
   • •Afternoon city tour: Koricancha (Temple of the Sun)
   • •Visit to archaeological sites: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay
   • •Overnight stay in Cusco
7. Day 07

   Cusco – Sacred Valley of the Incas – Aguas Calientes

   • •Breakfast at the hotel
   • •Sacred Valley excursion: Pisac (artisan market and archaeological site)
   • •Tour through Urubamba with buffet lunch at a restaurant
   • •Visit to Ollantaytambo Fortress
   • •Train ride to Aguas Calientes (1 hour 45 minutes)
   • •Overnight stay in Aguas Calientes
8. Day 08

   Cusco – Machu Picchu – Cusco

   • •Breakfast at the hotel
   • •Bus transfer to Machu Picchu
   • •Guided tour of this Wonder of the World
   • •Lunch in Aguas Calientes
   • •Return by train to Ollantaytambo and transfer to Cusco
   • •Overnight stay in Cusco
9. Day 09

   Cusco – Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)

   • •Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) excursion
   • •Early departure to Cusipata
   • •Approximately 2-hour hike (altitude: 5,200 m.a.s.l.)
   • •Box lunch
   • •Return to Cusco in the afternoon
   • •Overnight stay in Cusco
10. Day 10

    Cusco – Lima – Next Destination

    • •Breakfast at the hotel
    • •Transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima
    • •Connection with international flight (or optional extension)

Itinerary

• 1

  DAY 1Welcome 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 provide a comfortable transfer to your selected hotel in Lima, historically known as the “City of Kings.”

  Day Experience:

  • Personalized airport assistance
  • Private airport–hotel transfer
  • Informative briefing about your upcoming Peruvian adventure

  Enjoy this free afternoon to rest after your journey or explore the surroundings of your hotel. For food lovers, we recommend your first taste of world-renowned Peruvian cuisine at one of the nearby restaurants.

  Accommodation: Selected hotel in Lima

  Includes: Transportation, Transfer

• 2

  DAY 2Exploring the Peruvian Capital | Lima City Tour

  Breakfast at the hotel.

  After a refreshing breakfast, get ready to discover the contrasts of Lima, a city where pre-Columbian history, colonial heritage, and modern life coexist in perfect harmony.

  Morning Experience:

  • Hotel pick-up at 9:00 am
  • Exploration of the bohemian district of Barranco, famous for its colorful republican-style houses
  • Visit to modern Miraflores and its spectacular oceanfront promenade

  Afternoon Experience:

  • Visit to Huaca Pucllana, an impressive pre-Hispanic adobe pyramid dating back to the 4th century AD
  • Walk through the romantic Love Park, home to the iconic sculpture “The Kiss” and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean
  • Tour of the elegant district of San Isidro and its historic El Olivar Park

  Colonial Lima:

  • Exploration of Lima’s Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Admire the majestic Main Square, surrounded by the Cathedral, Government Palace, and City Hall

  Visit to San Francisco Convent and exploration of its mysterious catacombs, once used as a colonial cemeteryAt the end of the tour, you may return to your hotel or choose to stay at Larcomar, a modern shopping center with breathtaking ocean views.

  Accommodation: Selected hotel in Lima

  Includes: Transportation, Guide, Entrance Fees

• 3

  DAY 3From the Coast to the Highlands | Lima – Puno

  Breakfast at the hotel.

  Today, you will begin your journey toward the highlands of the Andes. After breakfast, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Juliaca.

  Experience of the Day:

  • Flight from Lima to Juliaca, approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes
  • Reception at Juliaca Airport
  • Scenic transfer to Puno, approximately 45 minutes, along the legendary Lake Titicaca
  • Free afternoon for gradual acclimatization to the altitude, 3,800 meters above sea level
  • Recommendations for Acclimatization:
  • Stay well hydrated
  • Eat light meals

  Drink coca tea, a traditional Andean remedy

  Take moderate rest

  Accommodation: Selected hotel in Puno

  Includes: Transportation, transfer.

• 4

  DAY 4Across the Sacred Lake | Uros Floating Islands and Taquile

  Breakfast at the hotel.

  Get ready for an unforgettable day on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world and the cradle of ancient Andean civilizations.

  Morning Experience:

  • Early departure to the lakeside port of Puno
  • Boat trip to the fascinating Uros Floating Islands
  • Cultural encounter with the Uros community, who preserve the ancient tradition of building artificial islands with totora reeds
  • Demonstration of their construction techniques and ancestral way of life

  Afternoon Experience:

  • Continue sailing toward Taquile Island, known for its exceptional textiles, recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
  • Gentle walk along pre-Inca trails with 360° panoramic views of the lake
  • Traditional lunch prepared with local ingredients
  • Interaction with the people of Taquile, master weavers
  • At sunset, return to Puno with spectacular views of the lake bathed in the golden light of the setting sun.

  Accommodation: Selected hotel in Puno

  Includes: Motorboat, guide, entrance tickets, lunch.

• 5

  DAY 5The Route of the Sun | Puno – Cusco

  Breakfast at the hotel.

  Today, you will begin a fascinating overland journey across 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 by first-class tourist bus
  • First stop in Pukara, an important pre-Inca ceremonial center with an interesting lithic museum
  • Ascent to La Raya, 4,335 meters above sea level, the highest point of the route, with breathtaking views of the Andes
  • Buffet lunch in Sicuani featuring 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 art
  • Arrival in Cusco at sunset, the former capital of the Inca Empire and today the Historical Capital of Peru. Transfer to your selected hotel.

  Accommodation: Selected hotel in Cusco

  Includes: Transportation, guide, entrance tickets, lunch.

• 6

  DAY 6The Imperial Capital | Cusco City Tour and Archaeological Sites

  Breakfast at the hotel.

  Spend the morning properly acclimatizing in the historic city of Cusco, located at 3,400 meters above sea level. Enjoy a nutritious breakfast and get ready for an afternoon of cultural discovery.

  Afternoon Experience:

  • Begin the city tour with a visit to Koricancha, the Temple of the Sun, the most important sanctuary of the Inca Empire, over which the Convent of Santo Domingo was built
  • Explore the impressive Cusco Cathedral, home to an invaluable collection of colonial art and remarkable Andean Baroque architecture
  • Continue up to the famous fortress of Sacsayhuamán, an extraordinary megalithic construction with enormous stone blocks perfectly fitted together
  • Visit the ceremonial center of Qenqo, an ancient temple where rituals were performed in honor of the sun, the moon, and the stars
  • Tour Pucapucara, a strategic control point along the Inca road network
  • End the visit at Tambomachay, known as the “Bath of the Inca,” a ceremonial hydraulic complex dedicated to the worship of water
  • Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure to discover Cusco’s nighttime charm.

  Accommodation: Selected hotel in Cusco

  Includes: Transportation, guide, entrance tickets.

• 7

  DAY 7The Sacred Valley of the Incas | Pisaq – Urubamba – Ollantaytambo

  Breakfast at the hotel.

  Today, you will enter the mystical Sacred Valley of the Incas, one of the most fertile and beautiful landscapes in the Andes, framed by the majestic Urubamba River.

  Morning Experience:

  • Departure to Pisaq, an important archaeological site with impressive agricultural terraces
  • Visit to the colorful artisan market, one of the most authentic in the region
  • Opportunity to purchase traditional textiles, ceramics, and silver jewelry

  Afternoon Experience:

  • Buffet lunch in Urubamba featuring Andean culinary specialties
  • Visit to the imposing fortress of Ollantaytambo, an exceptional example of Inca urban planning
  • Explore its cobblestone streets, water channels, and buildings that have remained inhabited since the 13th century
  • At the scheduled time, board the train to Aguas Calientes.
  • This journey will help you understand the advanced agricultural, architectural, and hydraulic engineering developed by the Inca civilization.

  Accommodation: Selected hotel in Aguas Calientes

  Includes: Transportation, guide, lunch, entrance tickets.

• 8

  DAY 8Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas

  Breakfast at the hotel.

  Get ready for the highlight of your journey: a visit to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  Morning Experience:

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Board the eco-friendly bus and ascend along a zigzagging road to the entrance of the citadel

  Machu Picchu Experience:

  • Guided tour through the main sectors of this masterpiece of Inca architecture
  • Visit the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Sacred Plaza, and other ceremonial areas
  • Free time for personal exploration and a deeper connection with this historic sanctuary
  • Unique photo opportunity with the citadel and Huayna Picchu in the background
  • Optional: Visit Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu, subject to availability, for an additional cost of USD 65.00 per ticket

  Afternoon Experience:

  • Descend to Aguas Calientes
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Return by train to Ollantaytambo and continue by bus transfer to Cusco

  Accommodation: Selected hotel in Cusco

  Includes: Transportation, train, bus, guide, entrance tickets, lunch.

• 9

  DAY 9The Petrified Rainbow | Rainbow Mountain

  Breakfast en route.

  Today, the adventure continues with an excursion to one of the most surprising and photographed natural treasures of the Peruvian Andes: the famous Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca.

  Morning Experience:

  • Very early departure, 4:30 a.m., toward the Cusipata region
  • Light breakfast in a local community
  • Begin the acclimatization hike, approximately 2 hours
  • Gradual ascent up to 5,200 meters above sea level

  Summit Experience:

  • Admire the spectacular geological phenomenon with its multicolored mineral layers
  • Panoramic views of the Ausangate mountain range, home to the most sacred mountain in Cusco
  • Time for photography and connection with the energy of the Apus, the sacred mountains

  Afternoon Experience:

  • Descent along alternative trails with different scenic views
  • Lunch en route
  • Return to Cusco, approximately 3 hours by road
  • Free afternoon to rest or do some last-minute shopping

  Accommodation: Selected hotel in Cusco

  Includes: Transportation, guide, entrance tickets, lunch.

• 10

  DAY 10Farewell from the Land of the Incas | Cusco – Lima – International Destination

  Breakfast at the hotel.

  The time has come to say goodbye to this ancestral land, filled with magic and mystery.

  Experience of the Day:

  • Breakfast at the hotel, according to your flight schedule
  • Transfer to Cusco Airport
  • Flight to Lima, approximately 1 hour
  • Assistance for your international flight connection or optional extension

  Accommodation: None.

  Includes: Transportation, transfer.

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