Essential Peru 9 Days of Magic and Culture

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Lima / Transfer to hotel
1 stop
1
Lima
Upon arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport, our welcome team will meet you and accompany you on your private transfer to the hotel. There you can rest after your flight and receive personalized recommendations on the best places to visit, unmissable activities and useful tips for your stay in Lima. The afternoon is designed for your rest and adaptation, although if you wish, you can take advantage of it for a first exploration on your own. We recommend visiting the Malecón de Miraflores and enjoying a stroll along the seafront on the Costa Verde, or going to Larcomar, a shopping mall with stunning ocean views and a varied gastronomic offer. For this first day, we suggest opting for light meals to facilitate acclimatization to the new environment.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
City Tour Lima
1 stop
2
Lima
We will start the day early with an early pick up from your hotel for an approximately 5-hour tour of the city of Lima, divided into three stages: - Ancient Lima: Visit to Huaca Pucllana, an impressive pre-Inca ceremonial center from 500 AD, testimony of the Lima civilization. - Colonial Lima: Tour of the Historic Center, where we will discover architectural gems such as the Palace of Justice, Plaza San Martin, La Merced Church, Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral of Lima, the Chocolate Museum and the Museum of the Central Reserve Bank. - Modern Lima: We end the tour in the modern district of Miraflores, with stops at the Parque del Amor and the Villena Bridge, with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. To close the experience, we suggest lunch at Mangos Larcomar, a restaurant overlooking the sea that offers the best of Peruvian cuisine (lunch not included).
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Paracas – Ica Full Day
1 stop
3
Huacachina
Early departure from Lima heading south, stopping for breakfast en route. Upon arrival in Paracas, we'll take a sea excursion to the Ballestas Islands, with a view of the Candelabro geoglyph. We'll then continue to Ica to visit the El Catador winery, where we'll taste artisanal wines and piscos. After a traditional lunch, we'll explore the Huacachina oasis and enjoy an exciting dune buggy and sandboarding adventure. We'll return to Lima in the afternoon.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
ARRIVAL IN CUSCO / CITY TOUR
1 stop
4
Sacsayhuaman
We begin the day with a transfer from your hotel to Jorge Chávez Airport for your flight to Cusco. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel to rest and adjust to the altitude. A light meal is recommended for the first few hours. In the afternoon, we will begin our Cusco City Tour at 2:00 p.m., starting with the Cusco Cathedral, a colonial gem with valuable works of art. We will then visit Qoricancha, an ancient Inca temple dedicated to the Sun. We will continue to the nearby archaeological sites: Sacsayhuamán, with its massive stone walls; Qenqo, an ancient ceremonial center; and finally Tambomachay and Puka Pucara, where we will learn more about the importance of water and territorial control in the Inca Empire. We will conclude the tour with the return to Cusco, dropping you off near the Plaza de Armas so you can freely enjoy the historic center, the local cuisine, and the unique atmosphere of the city.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
SACRED VALLEY
1 stop
5
Ollantaytambo
At 08:00 hrs, we start our tour by picking you up at your hotel to head to the Sacred Valley. On the way, we will make a stop at the Taray Viewpoint to admire the panoramic view of the region. Our first stop will be the Pisaq Market, a vibrant place full of local products, where you can interact with the vendors and purchase typical souvenirs. Next, we will visit the Pisaq Archaeological Park, a fascinating Inca site with agricultural terraces and ceremonial structures. Afterwards, we will travel to Urubamba, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch to recharge our batteries. We will continue to the Ollantaytambo Archaeological Center, known for its impressive terraces and rich Inca history. Finally, we will take you to the Ollantaytambo train station to board the train to Aguas Calientes. The train ride takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, and upon arrival, the hotel staff will be waiting to transfer you to your accommodation.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
MACHU PICCHU
1 stop
6
Machu Picchu
We begin the day with a delicious breakfast in Aguas Calientes. Then, we'll walk to the bus stop to take the shuttle that will take us to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary. The bus ride, approximately 30 minutes, offers breathtaking views of the area. Once at Machu Picchu, we'll begin a 2.5-hour guided tour, exploring the sanctuary's most iconic sites while our guide shares the history and secrets of this ancient site. After the guided tour, you'll have free time to take photos, explore further on your own, and enjoy the unique beauty of the site. We'll return to Aguas Calientes by bus, where you'll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we'll take the train back to Ollantaytambo, where a driver will take us back to Cusco, dropping us off at your hotel or in the city center.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
ROUTE OF THE SUN
1 stop
7
Uros Floating Islands
Cusco – Puno via the Route of the Sun (Full Day) At 6:00 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the tour bus trip to Puno, following the iconic Route of the Sun. Along the way, we will make cultural stops at notable sites: Andahuaylillas Chapel, known as the "Sistine Chapel of the Andes" Raqchi, an impressive complex dedicated to the god Wiracocha Buffet lunch at a local restaurant Paso de la Raya, the highest point of the route with views of the snow-capped mountain Pucará Lithic Museum, with unique pre-Inca artifacts Arrival in Puno at 5:00 PM and transfer to your hotel to rest.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
UROS / TAQUILE
1 stop
8
Uros Floating Islands
We begin the day with pickup from your hotel between 7:10 and 7:25 a.m., heading to the port of Puno. Once on board, we'll sail across Lake Titicaca to the Uros Floating Islands, where we'll learn about the history, traditions, and way of life of the Uros people, who build their islands and boats from totora reeds. Then, we continue the journey to Taquile Island, a trip of approximately two hours. Upon arrival, we'll take a guided walk to learn about the local culture, famous for its UNESCO-recognized handicrafts. We'll have a traditional lunch prepared by the locals: quinoa soup, trout or tortilla, potatoes, rice, and muña mate. After this cultural experience, we'll board the boat again to return to Puno, enjoying the Andean scenery along the way. Upon arrival at the port, you'll be transferred back to your hotel, concluding an enriching day in the heart of Lake Titicaca.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 9
AIRPORT TRANSFER IN JULIACA
1 stop
9
After breakfast at the hotel and at the scheduled time for your flight, our staff will pick you up from your accommodations to transfer you to Inca Manco Capac International Airport, in the city of Juliaca (approximately 1 hour from Puno). Once at the airport, you will be assisted with check-in and boarding. You will board your flight to Lima or another city, at which point our service concludes. We hope this experience was unforgettable and that you take the best of the city with you.
12 hours • Admission ticket free

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• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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