Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival at Lima

   • Check out at the Lima Peru International Airport and make your way to the selected hotel in Miraflores, Lima.

2. Day 2: Lima City Tour

   • Visit Plaza de Armas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

   • Head to the XVII century Monastery of San Francisco, famous for its Sevillian tile work, the panelled ceiling in the cloisters, and the catacombs under the church.

   • Explore the old colonial streets in the center of the city and the Peruvian Gold Museum, whose excellent collection includes pre-Columbian gold, silver, bronze, ceramics, weaving and ancient mummies.

3. Day 3: Lima – Paracas – Ballestas Island

   • Take a 3-hour bus ride to Paracas.

   • After arrival, sail to Paracas Island famous for its prehistoric geoglyph.

   • The "CANDELABRO" is the highlight of this Island.

4. Day 4: Paracas – Ica

   • After breakfast, head to the Reserve National of Paracas.

   • Relax by the beach, and then get back to Paracas port for lunch. 

   • Leave for Ica.

   • Visit the Oasis of Huacachina, which is at a distance of 4 km from the center of Ica.

5. Day 5: Ica – Nazca

   • Travel to the south by taking the morning bus ride through the Pan-American highway and reach Nazca.

   • Visit Cahuachi, the sacred destination of Nazca pilgrims.

6. Day 6: Nazca lines – Camana

   • Board the morning flight after breakfast in Nazca to see the famous Nazca Lines from above. 

   • Have lunch and drive to Camana village.

   • Dinner and stay will be at the Camana in Hotel de Turistas Nazca Lines. 

7. Day 7: Camana – Arequipa

   • After breakfast, you will visit the Archaeological Museum of Instituto Superior Pedagógico “La Inmaculada" and the Archaeological Museum of the Municipality José María Quimper El Cardo.

   • Head to El Cardo Circuit Place and traditional village to spend the afternoon.

8. Day 8: Arequipa City Tour

   • Visit the Main Square, Campiña of Arequipa and the Moline of Sabandia.

9. Day 9: Arequipa – Chivay

   • Drive to Chivay. The paved trail will lead you towards Chachani volcano passing by the area of Pampa Galeras where you can see herds of wild vicuñas and alpacas.

   • Reach Chivay and check in at the selected hotel and have lunch, after which you will be taken to hot springs of La Calera.

10. Day 10: Chivay – Cruz de Condor – Colca Canyon

    • Head to the Condor Cross viewpoint where you might catch sight of condors flying in the sky.

    • Visit villages of Maca (Acoma) and Yanque, where you can admire their well-preserved colonial churches and relax on the drive to Cabanaconde.

11. Day 11: Cabanaconde- Arequipa

    • Drive along the Colca valley appreciating the landscape that combines small villages and housing in the area. As you go along the valley, it will get deeper.

    • Pass through Yanque, Achoma, Maca, Pinchillo, and arrive at Mirador Cruz Del Condor.

    • Continue to the last village of Colca Valley - Cabanaconde, where you will have lunch and then board the bus to Arequipa.

12. Day 12: Arequipa – Puno

    • Drive to Puno towards the Chachani Volcano and take a halt at Juliaca for lunch.

13. Day 13: Puno – UROS Floating Islands – Amantani

    • Sail to Uros floating Islands from Lake Titicaca. 

    • After sailing for about 15 minutes, you will arrive at Uros Islas Flotantes, where you can observe a small village in the lake. You will also visit primary floating school and will be introduced to Indian culture by our guides.

    • Arrive at Amantani Island. On arrival, you will be received by the locals and according to the tradition of Amantani Island, each local takes 2 passengers for housing.

    • After serving you dinner, they will invite you to the local communal house for the Indian local party which lasts for about 2 hours. Your stay would be in these houses.

14. Day 14: Amantani – Taquile

    • In the morning, the house owner will take you to the harbour to bid goodbye.

    • The next voyage would be to Taquile Island. You can have your lunch there and then visit the Inca terraces and Inca arcs.

    • Explore the local communal house where locals sell their products to the visitors.

15. Day 15: Puno – City Tours – Sillustani-Puno

    • Discover some interesting places in Puno such as Main square, Cathedrals, Lake Titicaca and more.

    • Drive to the Lake Umayo, where Sillustani, known for "chullpas", giant tombs in the shape of inverted truncated cones, is located.

    • Head back to Puno for dinner and stay.

16. Day 16: Puno – Cusco

    • Take a stop at the highest point in the way to have a look at the view and then continue to Sicuani for lunch.

    • Head to the temple of Wiracocha, where Raqchi festival is celebrated.

    • Visit the Church of Adahuaylillas, where you will notice some wonderful paintings from the colonial time.

17. Day 17: Cusco City Tour

    • Visit the Temple of the Sun – Qoricancha.

    • Take a full guided tour of Qoricancha, walk through the city of Cusco to the main square and the 17th-century Cathedral. 

    • Board the bus in the afternoon to continue with the city tours that are left and then head to Sacsayhuaman, Quenco, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay.

18. Day 18: Sacred Valley Tour

    • Visit the archaeological complex of Pisac, a showcase of the majestic abilities of the Incas. 

    • Later, you will be taken to the artisan market of Pisac where you will find good quality craftwork.

    • Stop for lunch in a restaurant named “the Cart” and then head to see the Inca town of Ollantaytambo.

    • Head to the town of Chinchero where you will find the best of Inca textiles. The tour will finish at around 19:00 hours in the centre of Cusco.

19. Day 19: Cusco – Aguas Calientes

    • Leave for Aguas Calientes from Hunchac train station.

20. Day 20: Aguas Calientes – Macchupichu – Cusco

    • Head to Machu Picchu ruins passing through Puente Ruinas.

    • Walk to get to Machupicchu citadel.

    • Board the train for Cusco at 3:55 pm.

21. Day 21: Cusco – Lima

    • Drop off at Cusco Airport to board the morning flight to Lima (according to the flight schedule).

    • After your arrival at Lima airport, you will be accommodated at the selected hotel in Miraflores district for lunch and can spend the day relaxing.

    Dinner and Stay in a hotel in Lima.

22. Day 22: Lima

    • Our Peru staff will drop the passengers at the International Airport according to your flight schedule.