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History, culture and spectacular landscapes

Spend 10 nights experiencing South America's most enticing destination - Peru! Start your journey in the capital city of Lima, continue onto Paracas to see the famous Nazca Lines, Cusco for its captivating history, the sacred sanctuary of Machu Picchu, and then Puno, to set sail on stunning Lake Titicaca. This Peru vacation has it all! 

What's Included
  • Round-trip economy class airfare to Lima (LIM)
  • All airport and rail/bus station transfers
  • 2 nights in Lima at the Hotel Arawi Miraflores Express Lima, or similar
  • Colonial & Contemporary Lima City Tour with San Francisco Monastery & Larco Museum
  • Bus from Lima to Paracas
  • 1 night in Paracas at the Hotel San Agustin Paracas, or similar
  • Fly-over tour to view Nazca Lines
  • Ballestas Island excursion
  • Bus from Paracas to Lima
  • 1 night in Lima at the Hotel Arawi Miraflores Express Lima, or similar
  • One-way economy class flight from Lima (LIM) to Cusco (CUZ)
  • 3 nights in Cusco at Hotel Los Portales Cusco, or similar
  • Walking tour of Cusco
  • Expedition train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
  • Roundtrip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
  • Guided tour of Machu Picchu**
  • Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo 
  • Sacred Valley tour with Ollantaytambo ruins & Pisac Market
  • Bus trip from Cusco to Puno with visit to Andahuaylilias, Raqchi & Pucara, including lunch
  • 2 nights in Puno at Casa Andina Standard Hotel, or similar
  • Lake Titicaca Boat excursion to Uros & Taquile Islands, including a local lunch
  • Transfer from Puno Hotel to Puno (Juliaca) Airport – with Sillustani Tour en route
  • One-way, economy class flight from Puno (JUL) to Lima (LIM)
  • 1 night near Lima at the Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport Hotel, or similar
  • Breakfast Daily

**Please note: Admission to Machu Picchu is capacity controlled, and in order to guarantee your entrance ticket, we will need your passport details (number, and full name as it appears). Once you've completed your booking you will receive a follow-up email requesting this information; it is very important that you respond to it immediately.

Great Ways to Explore

  • Enjoy the salty cool air and colonial architecture in Peru's capital of Lima, where you will begin and end your trip.

  • Peru's food and drink won't disappoint: from ceviche to Pisco sours, your taste buds will be tantalized by every exotic flavor.

  • See Pisac Market and enjoy a walking tour of Peru’s colonial city, Cusco, the undisputed archaeological capital of the Americas.

  • Catch your breath as you reach the entrance to Machu Picchu, a magnificent 7th World Wonder! Discover the beauty of the Lost City of the Incas on a private tour.

  • Enjoy a boat tour of Lake Titicaca and visit two floating islands. Meet the locals and have lunch in a traditional home.

Package Overview

Embark on the trip of a lifetime in Peru. See the desert, spend lazy evenings in colonial cities, drool over Incan ruins, witness wonders of the world, tiny villages, and the mesmerizing Lake Titicaca. 

Begin your 10-night adventure in Peru's capital city, Lima. Get acquainted with traditional Peruvian culture paired with colonial architecture like the Plaza Mayor, enjoy a night out dancing to the cajon drums, and dine on the best ceviche in the world! Then board a bus to Paracas on Peru's southern coast. Witness Peruvian ingenuity with a fly-over tour of the Nazca Lines, then get up close to dolphins and pelicans on Ballestas Island. 

Head back to Lima for one night before flying to Cusco! See the colonial city with a strong Incan influence one day, then board a train to the mysterious “lost city of the Incas" - Machu Picchu - the next. Enjoy a guided tour of the citadel that is unbelievably preserved and take photo after photo of this Wonder of the World! After the excitement of Machu Picchu, see the highlights of the Sacred Valley, made up of picturesque ancestral villages surrounded by the beautiful Urubamba Mountains. 

Continue your journey south to Puno, Peru's folkloric capital! Enjoy visits to one of Peru's most beautiful churches and an ancient archaeological site before arriving in Puno. Journey by boat to Lake Titicaca as you explore two of its fascinating islands before returning to Lima for your flight back home.

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Day 1. Welcome to Lima!

Welcome to Peru! Arrive in Lima then enjoy a transfer to your hotel. As Peru's capital, Lima is a modern metropolis buzzing with activity year-round.

Lima is synonymous with gastronomy, so on your first night enjoy a typical Lima meal - ceviche and a pisco sour.

Transfer to Lima hotel

Check-in - Hotel Arawi Miraflores Express Lima

Lima, Peru
3 out of 5 stars

Hotel Arawi Miraflores Express Lima is located less than a mile from Playa La Estrella and Larcomar. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning and television. Complimentary WiFi is available. Other main attractions, including San Martín Square and Government Palace of Lima are just minutes away from this hotel's ideal location.

Day 2. Lima

Start the day with a tour of Lima!

After the tour, you might want to head to Parque del Amor in the Miraflores neighborhood to see Lima's stunning coastline. 

Colonial & Contemporary Lima City Tour, including Larco Museum (4.5 hours)

Start your tour in Lima’s contemporary districts, Miraflores and San Isidro, that combine beautiful parks, such as “El Olivar” and “Parque del Amor”, shopping centers, and modern architecture. In the historical center, admire the colorful colonial architecture around the “Plaza San Martín” and the main square “Plaza de Armas”, where you can also see the Government Palace, the Cathedral, and the Municipality. From here, visit the San Francisco Monastery and discover its underground maze of tunnels and catacombs.

Finish the tour visiting Larco Museum. It is considered one of the best museums in Latin America. This museum features the best and most complete pre-Hispanic gold and silver collection in the world.  It is well-known because of its erotic ceramics exhibits as well as its vast storage galleries.

After the tour, return to your hotel.


Day 3. Lima - Paracas

You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the station to go by bus from Lima to Paracas. In Paracas, you will discover where the desert meets the sea in one spectacular landscape.

After you've checked into your hotel, enjoy a fly-over tour of the mysterious Nazca Lines, also known as geoglyphs, which have remained intact for 500 to 2,000 years.

Transfer to Lima bus station

Bus to Paracas!

Transfer to Paracas hotel

Check-in - Hotel San Agustin Paracas

Paracas, Peru
3 out of 5 stars

Slip into a state of pure relaxation at the beautiful Hotel San Agustin in picturesque Paracas. Admire its whitewashed exterior, adorned with bamboo accents, modern balconies, and lush plants. Step inside the trendy lobby and notice contemporary decor, a friendly reception team, and - oh yeah - free WiFi! Open the door to your spacious room, which boasts a hairdryer, LCD cable TV, internet access, a minibar, and much more. Yes, the rumors are true - all 123 rooms have picture-perfect sea views!

Take a quick nap on your comfy bed, then head to the sparkling outdoor pool. Grab a drink from the bar, play some beach volleyball, then shoot some pool in the game room. Even the game room has a sea view! Work all your stresses away in the fitness center, as you use state-of-the-art machines while taking in the peaceful beach atmosphere through the large windows. When it's time to eat, indulge in a delicious, local meal at the on-site La Reserva restaurant. 

Fly-over tour to view Nazca Lines

Go on an unforgettable 30-minute flyover tour of the enigmatic Nazca Lines. Behold the incredible creative abilities of the ancient Peruvians as you discover one of humanity's greatest mysteries: geoglyphs and lines of colossal magnitude etched in the desert sands by the Nazca people. A monkey, a spider, a hummingbird, and more than 20 other figures can be seen occupying an area of approximately 190 square miles.

Day 4. Paracas - Lima

In the morning, enjoy an excursion to the Ballestas Island, known as "the poor man's Galapagos."   Witness the incredible array of wildlife inhabiting the island - dolphins, seals, pelicans and more! 

After the tour, head back to Lima. 

Transfer to Paracas bus station

Bus to Lima!

Transfer to Lima hotel

Check-in - Hotel Arawi Miraflores Express Lima

Lima, Peru
3 out of 5 stars

Hotel Arawi Miraflores Express Lima is located less than a mile from Playa La Estrella and Larcomar. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning and television. Complimentary WiFi is available. Other main attractions, including San Martín Square and Government Palace of Lima are just minutes away from this hotel's ideal location.

Ballestas Island excursion

Discover one of Peru's most scenic bays then take part in a fantastic voyage through the Ballestas Islands, a nature reserve with the largest concentration of guano-producing birds and sea lions on the Peruvian coast. Along the way, see the mysterious Candelabra - a candlestick-shaped figure etched on a sandy hillside, associated with the Nasca Lines.

As you approach Ballestas Island, mother nature will greet you with an impressive display. Thousands of birds, among them Peruvian Boobies and Guanay Cormorants, will drown out all other sounds with their peculiar honks and quacks. Sea lions will take a short break from bumping around on the protruding rocks, or fighting over territory, and will slip beneath the waves to approach your ship in a friendly manner.

Day 5. Lima - Cusco

Following breakfast at the hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your morning flight to Cusco. 

In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour taking you to Cusco Cathedral and the Inca sun temple, Koricancha. 

A Tip For Your Trip: Chewing coca leaves or drinking coca tea will help you adjust to Cusco's high altitude.

Transfer to Lima airport (LIM)

Fly to Cusco!

Transfer to Cusco hotel

Check-in - Hotel Los Portales Cusco

Cusco, Peru
3 out of 5 stars

Stay in the heart of Cusco at the elegant Hotel Los Portales Cusco. Right across from the sun temple Koricancha and four blocks from Plaza de Armas, this hotel puts you right in the center of everything. Each of the 50 rooms and suites is the essence of urban sophistication, decorated in pastel tones and dark green; they are fully carpeted and have flat-screens with cable TV and minibar. The hotel offers a full buffet breakfast which can be enjoyed at the checkered marble floor patio decorated with plants. Guests can also enjoy a meal at the restaurant offering a la carte dining options. 

Walking tour of Cusco

Exploration of the Imperial City on foot with a visit to one of the most impressive buildings of Incan Cusco: the Korikancha (the Golden Temple) - a temple dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, whose interior walls were said to have been covered in gold. 

Continue the day with a stroll through the Main Square, where you will discover the Cathedral and admire its exquisite vestibules and priceless paintings from the Cusco School of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Day 6. Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco

Wake up energized, because today you will be visiting Peru's most renowned attraction - Machu Picchu! Transfer to Ollantaytambo train station in the Sacred Valley for the train to Aguas Calientes. Once in town, take a bus up to the entrance gate where you will begin your private tour of the Inca citadel.

Take as many photos as you can (and even a selfie or two with a resident llama) before heading back to Aguas Calientes for the train to Ollantaytambo. Return to your hotel in Cusco and rest your tired feet after an unforgettable day.

Transfer to Ollantaytambo train station

Expedition train to Aguas Calientes!

Bus to Machu Picchu

Bus down to Aguas Calientes

Expedition train to Ollantaytambo

Transfer to Cusco hotel

Tour of Machu Picchu (The Citadel) with guide

Enjoy a guided tour of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Rediscovered by Hiram Bingham more than a century ago, Machu Picchu is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Its architectural beauty, spectacular natural landscapes and the energy held in its enigmatic structures will take your breath away!

Day 7. Cusco - Sacred Valley - Cusco

From Cusco, you'll travel to the Sacred Valley for your full day tour of the area known as the heartland of the Inca Empire, including the Ollantaytambo ruins and Pisac Market. 

In the evening, indulge in a few of Peru's delicacies. Adventurous eaters will want to try the local specialty, cuy (guinea pig).

Sacred Valley tour with visits to Ollantaytambo ruins & Pisac Market

Visit one of the last remaining Incan towns, Ollantaytambo, which was once fiercely guarded by a massive fortress. Discover the large archaeological complex that used to serve as a wayside inn for royal delegations on long journeys. Surviving structures here include multiple walls and towers used to protect the citadel from possible invasions. After touring the ruins, continue along the Sacred Valley to Pisac, a beautiful village where Incan and Colonial influences have created the unique way of life of the local inhabitants. Explore this quaint town, famous for its artisan market where you can find extraordinarily fine jewelry, ceramics and textile craftwork.

Day 8. Cusco - Puno

Today, you will take a bus from Cusco to your next destination of Puno, in the south. On the way, visit a small village famous for its lavish church, tour an Incan archaeological site, and have lunch in the town of Pukara.

Arrive in Puno, the jumping off point for visitors to Lake Titicaca. Puno is also known as Peru’s folklórica (folkloric capital) and its famous Virgen de la Candelaria parade is broadcast throughout the world.

Transfer to Cusco bus station

Bus to Puno!

Transfer to Puno hotel

Check-in - Casa Andina Standard Puno

Puno, Peru
3 out of 5 stars

Located near the Plaza de Armas, Casa Andina Standard Puno is a comfortable and quiet hotel with spacious common areas, including a living room with a fireplace and a patio. Each of the 50 non-smoking room come equipped with complimentary WiFi, LCD TV and a safe-deposit box. The restaurant serves a full breakfast every morning with a variety of local and international dishes.  The hotel is a short drive to the Port of Puno and the train station, meaning guests can easily access Lake Titicaca and the rest of Peru with ease. 

Visit to Andahuaylilias & Raqchi, including lunch

Visit the pretty Andean village of Andahuaylillas, originally Antawaylla or "field of copper." While in town tour the lavishly decorated Iglesia de San Pedro. This classic country church, built by the Jesuits in the late 16th century, is a simple edifice made of thick adobe mud-brick walls, a single nave with a belltower and a façade with two solid stone columns.

You'll then visit the Raqchi archaeological complex, which includes many Inca ruins including a temple. Learn about the importance of Raqchi for the Inca military expansion toward the lake Titicaca. Have lunch in a local restaurant in Pucara famous for its pottery, especially the well-known “Toritos de Pucara” (Little Bulls of Pucara).

Pay a visit to Pucara Stone Museum, displaying a good little selection of anthropomorphic monoliths, zoomorphic sculptures, ceramics, and other objects from the Pucara pre-Inca Culture (original and replica pieces). The church located in the main square is also worth a visit.

Day 9. Puno

Today you will embark on a tour of Lake Titicaca, which Andeans believe is the birthplace of the sun. It's the largest lake in South America and the highest navigable body of water in the world. Enjoy visits to Uros and Taquile Islands and get to know the cheery inhabitants!

Lake Titicaca Boat excursion to Uros & Taquile Islands, with lunch

Enjoy an extraordinary journey across the world's highest navigable lake, Lake Titicaca. The first stop will be Uros floating islands, a peculiar grouping of around 40 small islands made of totora, a natural reed that grows around the lake. Uros' cheerful inhabitants will invite you to get to know their traditional lifestyle and customs.

Continue your voyage across the placid waters of the lake until reaching the picturesque Taquile Island, a peaceful place where old Quechua traditions live in perfect balance with modernity. Discover a landscape distinct from the other islands thanks to the Incan terraces filled with local flowers and crops. The rich colors of the clothing worn by the local inhabitants will amaze; admire their beautiful hand-made fabrics. Enjoy the unbelievable hospitality of the islanders, known as Taquileños, who will make your visit to the island a memorable one. Before making your way back to Puno, enjoy a local lunch.

Day 10. Puno - Lima

Transfer to Puno airport for your flight back to Lima. En route to the airport in Puno, you'll visit the impressive pre-Inca archaeological site of Sillustani. The eternal resting place of the high plains nobility, its imposing chullpas (burial towers) stand up to 40 feet tall on the shores of Lake Umayo.

Once you arrive and settle into your hotel, dine on fresh seafood and say cheers to an unforgettable vacation with a Pisco Sour, Peru's national drink!

Transfer to Puno airport (JUL)

Fly to Lima!

Check-in - Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport

Lima, Peru
3 out of 5 stars

With a connecting walkway linked directly to Jorge Chavéz International Airport, the Wyndham Costa del Sol is Lima’s premier airport hotel. This hotel offers the ultimate in convenience and comfort, whether you’re exploring Peru’s capital or just passing through. Experience legendary Peruvian hospitality as soon as you arrive with a free welcome drink upon check in. Savor our free breakfast buffet daily and an onsite restaurant and lounge.

Rooms are available either nightly or hourly to recharge during a long layover and feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes, as well as minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Enjoy your quiet guest room or relax in our spa and 24-hour fitness facilities, with an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, and massage.

Day 11. Depart Peru

Your ultimate Peru vacation comes to an end today. Head to the airport for your flight home.

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Package Overview

Ultimate Peru

All the highlights!

Machu Picchu First spot   
Lima, Peru

Hotel Arawi Miraflores Express Lima

SImple comforts in a solid location

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Paracas, Peru

Hotel San Agustin Paracas

Seaside serenity with endless entertainment

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Cusco, Peru

Hotel Los Portales Cusco

Elegant accommodation across from Korikancha

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Puno, Peru

Casa Andina Standard Puno

Modern accommodation in downtown Puno

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Lima, Peru

Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima Airport

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