Upon arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport, you will be welcomed by our staff and transferred via private coach to your hotel in the Historic Center of Lima (UNESCO World Heritage Site). After such a long journey, a rest is recommended.
Overnight in Lima.

In the morning, enjoy a guided tour of the City of Kings:

• Explore the Plaza Mayor, Government Palace (outside), Basilica Cathedral, and the Colonial Balconies of Lima.
• Take in a panoramic view of Plaza San Martín.

In the afternoon, visit the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores, including Central Park and Larcomar, a lively entertainment complex overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Continue to the world-renowned Larco Museum, showcasing a vast collection of pre-Columbian gold, silver, ceramics, and textiles, including its famous gallery of erotic pottery.
Overnight in Lima.

Morning transfer to Huaraz. After checking in, embark on a scenic drive through the Callejón de Huaylas Valley, flanked by the Cordillera Blanca and Negra. Visit picturesque villages such as Carhuaz, Caraz, and Yungay before reaching the stunning Llanganuco Lagoon, whose turquoise waters mirror the snowcapped Huascarán, Peru’s highest mountain.

On the return, stop at the artisan center of Tarica, known for its traditional crafts.
Overnight in Huaraz.

Travel through the Andes to visit Chavín de Huántar, one of Peru’s most important pre-Inca ceremonial centers and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Highlights include:

• The Lanzón Monolith, with zoomorphic and anthropomorphic carvings.
• Stone heads embedded in temple walls.
• A maze of underground galleries and ceremonial plazas.

Return to Huaraz in the afternoon.
Overnight in Huaraz.

Travel by bus back to Lima. Free evening for rest or optional activities.
Overnight in Lima.

Fly to Arequipa, the “White City,” at 2,350 m. After checking in, explore:

• The Santa Catalina Monastery, a city within a city filled with colorful courtyards.
• The Plaza de Armas and Cathedral.
• The Jesuit Church of La Compañía and its cloisters.
• The Yanahuara viewpoint, offering panoramic views of Arequipa and the Misti volcano.
• Overnight in Arequipa.

Morning departure across the high plateau:

• Pass through Pampa Cañahuas, a reserve home to vicuñas.
• Cross the Patapampa Pass (4,800 m) with sweeping views of the Andes.

Arrive at Chivay, check in, and later relax in the natural hot springs of La Calera.
Overnight in Chivay.

At dawn, head to the Cruz del Cóndor viewpoint to see condors soaring over one of the world’s deepest canyons. On the return, visit:

• Traditional villages such as Maca and Yanque.
• Ancient terraces, cave paintings, and the active Sabancaya Volcano.

Return to Arequipa in the afternoon.
Overnight in Arequipa.

Morning departure by private coach to Puno. En route, visit the Sillustani Archaeological Complex, with its striking Chullpas funerary towers on the shores of Lake Umayo.

In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the Uros Floating Islands, built entirely of totora reeds and home to families who preserve ancient traditions.
Overnight in Puno.

Full-day boat trip to Taquile Island, where Quechua-speaking communities maintain their ancestral customs, weaving, and dress. Walk along the island’s paths, enjoy magnificent views of Lake Titicaca, and experience traditional hospitality.
Return to Puno in the afternoon.
Overnight in Puno.

Travel aboard a tourist bus with cultural stops along the way:

• Pukara Museum (pre-Inca artifacts).
• La Raya Pass (4,335 m), natural divide between Puno and Cusco.
• Raqchi – Temple of Wiracocha.
• Andahuaylillas, home to the baroque “Sistine Chapel of the Andes.”

Arrive in Cusco in the evening.
Overnight in Cusco.

Morning guided tour of Cusco:

• Cusco Cathedral on the Plaza de Armas.
• Qoricancha (Temple of the Sun), later converted into Santo Domingo Convent.

Afternoon visit to Inca sites:

• Sacsayhuamán fortress.
• Qenqo, ceremonial labyrinth.
• Puca Pucara, ancient watchtower.
• Tambomachay, ritual baths.
• Overnight in Cusco.

Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas:

• Pisac ruins and colorful market.
• Lunch in the valley.
• Continue to Ollantaytambo, an Inca military, religious, and agricultural center.

Overnight in Ollantaytambo.

Morning train to Aguas Calientes, then bus up to Machu Picchu.
Guided tour of the Inca Citadel, visiting:

• The Temple of the Sun
• Temple of the Three Windows
• Main Square and Intihuatana (Solar Clock).

Return to Aguas Calientes. Overnight stay.

Morning at leisure for a second visit (optional hike to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain).
Afternoon train back to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco.

Fly to Lima. Optional visit to the Gold Museum, housing treasures from pre-Columbian cultures. Overnight stay in Lima.