Upon arrival in Lima, transfer to your hotel in the districts of Miraflores or Barranco, known for their oceanfront setting, galleries, cafés, and contemporary atmosphere.

Depending on your arrival time, the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax after your international flight or begin exploring Lima independently.

You may choose to enjoy dinner at your hotel or experience one of the capital’s renowned restaurants overlooking the Pacific coast.

After breakfast, begin a guided exploration of Lima’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site shaped by centuries of colonial history.

Visit Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral of Lima, and the San Francisco Monastery, known for its colonial architecture and historic catacombs. Continue through the modern districts of Miraflores and Barranco, where contemporary culture, coastal scenery, and republican architecture define the city’s atmosphere.

Following the morning visits, enjoy lunch in Lima before returning to your hotel for a relaxed afternoon.

The evening is free to unwind or explore Lima’s dining scene at your own pace.

Depart Lima early this morning and travel south along the Pacific coast toward Paracas.

Upon arrival, board a speedboat excursion to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and coastal birdlife. Continue with a visit to the Paracas National Reserve, where desert landscapes meet the Pacific Ocean along one of Peru’s most distinctive coastal regions.

After the morning exploration, continue inland toward Huacachina, a small desert oasis surrounded by towering sand dunes.

Enjoy lunch before time to explore the oasis and surrounding desert landscapes. In the late afternoon, return to Lima or continue to a nearby coastal hotel depending on operational preferences and traveler comfort.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cusco.

Upon arrival in the former capital of the Inca Empire, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a more relaxed day focused on altitude adjustment and comfort before beginning the Andean portion of the journey.

Depending on arrival time and energy levels, optional light exploration through the historic center may be arranged.

The remainder of the afternoon and evening is at leisure.

This morning, begin your introduction to Cusco with a guided exploration of the city’s historic and archaeological landmarks.

Visit Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, and Koricancha, once the most important temple in the Inca Empire. Continue to the impressive fortress of Sacsayhuamán, followed by panoramic views over Cusco and time in the artistic neighborhood of San Blas.

After the morning visits, enjoy lunch before returning to your hotel for a relaxed afternoon.

You may choose to continue exploring Cusco independently or unwind at your hotel.

After breakfast, depart Cusco toward the Sacred Valley, traveling through the Andean highlands toward Chinchero, a traditional village known for its weaving heritage, colonial church, and panoramic mountain scenery.

Continue to Moray, where circular agricultural terraces demonstrate the ingenuity of Inca engineering and experimentation. Nearby, visit the Maras Salt Mines, a network of thousands of salt pools that have been cultivated along the mountainside since pre-Columbian times.

After the morning visits, enjoy lunch in the Sacred Valley before continuing to Ollantaytambo, one of the finest surviving examples of Inca urban planning in Peru.

Explore the monumental terraces, ceremonial sectors, and narrow stone streets that remain continuously inhabited today, offering insight into the strategic importance of the town during the Inca Empire.

In the late afternoon, settle into your hotel in the Sacred Valley, where the lower elevation and quieter surroundings provide a comfortable setting before continuing to Machu Picchu the following day.

Following a relaxed morning, transfer to the Ollantaytambo station to board the panoramic train to Aguas Calientes. The route follows the Urubamba River through changing mountain scenery before entering the cloud forest surrounding Machu Picchu.

Upon arrival, continue by shuttle to the citadel for a guided exploration of Machu Picchu. Discover the agricultural terraces, ceremonial sectors, and sophisticated stonework that have made this UNESCO World Heritage Site one of South America’s most celebrated archaeological destinations.

Following the guided visit, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch and time to relax before boarding the return train to Cusco.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel where the remainder of the evening is yours to unwind.

Depart early this morning toward the southern Andes, traveling through remote highland communities and broad mountain landscapes on the route to Rainbow Mountain.

Following breakfast en route, continue to the trailhead for a guided hike toward Vinicunca, commonly known as Rainbow Mountain. The route passes through alpine scenery where alpacas and llamas are frequently seen grazing across the high plains.

Upon reaching the viewpoint, take time to appreciate the mountain’s distinctive mineral-colored formations and surrounding Andean peaks before descending at a comfortable pace.

After the excursion, enjoy lunch before returning to Cusco in the afternoon. The evening is at leisure to rest after the day’s adventure.

After breakfast, begin the scenic overland journey from Cusco to Puno across the Peruvian Altiplano.

Along the route, visit the colonial church of Andahuaylillas, often referred to as the “Sistine Chapel of the Andes,” followed by the archaeological complex of Raqchi, once an important Inca ceremonial center.

Continue through La Raya Pass, the highest point along the route, where broad mountain landscapes and traditional Andean communities define the scenery.

After lunch en route, arrive in Puno in the late afternoon and transfer to your hotel overlooking Lake Titicaca.

The evening is free to relax and enjoy the quieter atmosphere of the Altiplano.

Begin with a visit to the floating Uros Islands, where local communities continue to maintain traditional reed island settlements on the lake. Continue to Taquile Island, known for its textile traditions and panoramic views across Lake Titicaca.

After the morning exploration, enjoy lunch before transferring to Juliaca airport for your onward flight.