Itinerary
- Day 1
Flight to Lima
Your flight departs from Germany, Austria, or Switzerland on LATAM or another airline, heading to Lima to start your Peruvian journey.
- Day 2
Lima
You'll arrive at Jorge Chávez Airport and travel along the coast to Miraflores, where you're staying at a first-class hotel. Later that evening, there's a group meeting to go over what's coming up during your time in Peru.
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to Miraflores
Optional Activities
- Explore boutiques and restaurants in Miraflores
- Walk along the Pacific coast at Larcomar
Landmarks Miraflores Jorge Chávez Airport - Day 3
Lima to Trujillo
After breakfast at the hotel, a guided tour takes you through Lima starting with Larcomar shopping center and the Park of Love in Miraflores. Then you'll see modern San Isidro and the historic center with Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, and San Francisco monastery. You'll grab your luggage and fly north to Trujillo later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- City tour of Lima including Larcomar shopping center
- Visit Park of Love in Miraflores
- Explore San Isidro district
- Historic center tour including Plaza de Armas, cathedral, and San Francisco monastery
Landmarks Larcomar Shopping Center Park of Love (Parque del Amor) San Isidro Plaza de Armas, Lima Lima Cathedral San Francisco Monastery 
- Day 4
Trujillo
Following breakfast, you'll visit the Moche temple complex with its Sun and Moon pyramids, plus explore the Pyramid of the Moon. In the afternoon, Trujillo's historic center shows off colonial architecture and the Plaza de Armas. Lunch at a local restaurant leaves time to either wander around or check out the Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch in a typical restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Moche temple complex with Sun and Moon pyramids
- Explore Huaca de la Luna (Pyramid of the Moon)
- City tour of Trujillo historic center
- Visit Plaza de Armas with Monumento de la Libertad
- Visit cathedral
Optional Activities
- Visit Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History
Landmarks Huaca del Sol Huaca de la Luna Plaza de Armas, Trujillo Monumento de la Libertad Trujillo Cathedral - Day 5
Huancaco
The day starts at Huaca Arco Iris with its dragon motifs, then moves to Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the Americas. You'll see palace ruins, streets, water systems, and residential areas. By afternoon, relax on the beach at Huancaco where you can see traditional reed fishing boats and have included lunch.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Huanchaco beach)
Included Activities
- Visit Huaca Arco Iris (Dragon Temple/Huaca El Dragon)
- Explore Chan Chan archaeological site
- Beach break at Huancaco with reed fishing boats
Landmarks Huaca Arco Iris Chan Chan Huanchaco Beach - Day 6
Trujillo to Chiclayo
Leaving Trujillo after breakfast, you'll stop at El Brujo archaeological site to see three temple pyramids and the museum with the well-preserved Princess of Cao mummy. Continue to Chiclayo for a city tour covering colonial buildings, Paseo de las Musas park, and the witches' market.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit El Brujo archaeological site
- Explore three temple pyramids at El Brujo
- Museum visit with Princess of Cao mummy
- City tour of Chiclayo
- Visit colonial buildings in Chiclayo
- Visit Paseo de las Musas park
- Visit witches' market (Mercado de Brujas)
Optional Activities
- Stop for lunch en route to Chiclayo
Landmarks El Brujo Paseo de las Musas Witches' Market (Mercado de Brujas) - Day 7
Chiclayo
About an hour from Chiclayo, the Valley of the Pyramids of Túcume has 26 adobe pyramids from the 11th century and a museum with Chimú, Lambayeque, and Inca artifacts. On the way back, stop at the Tumbas Reales de Sipán Museum to see ornate jewelry and ceramics. You'll head to the airport for an evening flight to Lima.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Pyramids of Túcume with 26 adobe pyramids
- Explore Huaca Larga pyramid
- Museum visit at Túcume Valley
- Visit Tumbas Reales de Sipán Museum in Lambayeque
Landmarks Valley of the Pyramids of Túcume Huaca Larga Tumbas Reales de Sipán Museum Lambayeque - Day 8
Lima to Paracas
This morning allows free time to browse shops in Miraflores or visit the ocean at Larcomar. Later you'll meet other tour participants and head to the bus station for the roughly 3.5 hour trip south to Paracas, a relaxed coastal town with harbors and restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to bus station in Lima
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Miraflores
- Visit Larcomar shopping center and Pacific Ocean viewpoint
Landmarks Paracas 
- Day 9
Paracas to Nazca
From El Chaco jetty, a boat takes you to the Ballestas Islands where you'll see the candelabra image and spot sea lions, penguins, and seabirds. After visiting a pisco distillery, you'll travel to Huacachina oasis with the option for a buggy tour and sandboarding. A brief stop at Maria Reiche viewing platform in Nazca comes before checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Ballestas Islands
- View candelabra image
- Observe sea lions, penguins, and seabirds
- Visit pisco distillery
- Travel to Huacachina oasis
- Stop at Maria Reiche viewing platform
Optional Activities
- Buggy tour through the dunes at Huacachina
- Sandboarding at Huacachina
- Excursion to Paracas National Reserve in case of bad weather
Landmarks Ballestas Islands Candelabra Geoglyph Huacachina Maria Reiche Viewing Platform Paracas National Reserve - Day 10
Nazca
A scenic flight in a small Cessna (4-6 passengers) gives you views of the full Nazca Lines including the spider, hummingbird, and astronaut figures. Eat lightly before flying due to the tight turns. After landing, you'll visit the Chauchilly burial ground to learn about Nazca culture. You'll then travel by coach to Arequipa, arriving around midnight or early morning depending on your schedule.
Included Activities
- Visit Chauchilla burial ground
- Learn about Nazca culture and burial practices
Optional Activities
- Cessna flight over Nazca Lines
Landmarks Nazca Lines Chauchilla Burial Ground 
- Day 11
Arequipa
After an early arrival, you'll have breakfast at the hotel, then explore Arequipa, known for its bright sillar stone buildings. See Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, town hall, La Compañía church, and San Camillo market. The UNESCO World Heritage monastery of Santa Catalina is next, followed by the Yanahuara viewpoint for city and Misti volcano views. Visit the Museo Santuarios de Andinos to see the mummy Juanita. Your afternoon is free for leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Plaza de Armas
- Visit cathedral
- Visit town hall
- Visit baroque church La Compañía
- Visit San Camillo market
- Explore Santa Catalina monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Yanahuara viewpoint
- Visit Museo Santuarios de Andinos with mummy Juanita or Sarita
Optional Activities
- Visit local markets
Landmarks Arequipa Plaza de Armas, Arequipa Arequipa Cathedral La Compañía Church San Camillo Market Santa Catalina Monastery Yanahuara Viewpoint Misti Volcano Museo Santuarios de Andinos - Day 12
Arequipa to Colca Valley
You'll travel about 150 km toward Colca Valley, seeing vicuñas in their natural habitat and views of the Andes. Patapampa Pass sits over 4,900 m with volcano views including Sabancaya and Ampato. After roughly 5 hours you'll reach Chivay for optional lunch, then optionally relax at the thermal springs of La Calera. Drink plenty of fluids and eat small meals to adjust to the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- See vicuñas in natural habitat
- Travel through Andes mountains
- Stop at Patapampa Pass (4,900m+)
Optional Activities
- Optional buffet lunch in Chivay
- Relax at thermal springs of La Calera
Landmarks Colca Valley Patapampa Pass Sabancaya Volcano Ampato Volcano La Calera Thermal Springs Chivay - Day 13
Colca Valley to Puno
Departing at 6:30 am, you're heading to Colca Canyon for the day's main event at Cruz del Condor viewpoint. You'll pass through villages like Maca, damaged by a 1991 volcanic eruption. At 3,800 m, Cruz del Condor offers chances to watch condors in their rock face nests. After photos and lunch, it's about 5 hours to Puno and Lake Titicaca.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch en route)
Included Activities
- Watch condors at Cruz del Condor viewpoint
- Pass through Maca village
- Travel to Lake Titicaca and Puno
Landmarks Colca Canyon Cruz del Condor Maca Lake Titicaca Puno 
- Day 14
Floating Islands and Amantani Island
Departing from Puno port, you're starting a 2 day Lake Titicaca experience. First stop is the floating islands of the Uros, built from reed bundles with optional kayaking available. You'll then take a motorboat to Amantani Island where local families welcome you for the night. Walk to ruins at the island's highest point for lake views, and join local dances at the community center.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit floating islands of the Uros
- Motorboat travel to Amantani Island
- Experience local life with host family
- Walk to ruins on Amantani Island for lake views
- Experience local dances in community center
Optional Activities
- Kayak trip to the Uros islands
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Uros Floating Islands Amantani Island 
- Day 15
Amantani to Taquile Island
After breakfast with your host family, say goodbye and head by motorboat for roughly two hours to Taquile Island, home to around 2,000 people and known for skilled artisans. Enjoy typical lunch at a restaurant and explore Inca temple remains on the island. The men of Taquile are particularly skilled at weaving and knitting, visible in their work and traditional headdresses. You'll return to Puno by boat, arriving around 5 pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the host family), Lunch (Typical lunch at a restaurant on Taquile Island)
Included Activities
- Travel to Taquile Island by motorboat
- Explore Taquile Island
- View Inca temple remains on Taquile
- Observe artisan weaving and knitting
- Return to Puno by motorboat
Landmarks Lake Titicaca Taquile Island - Day 16
Lake Titicaca to Cusco
Traveling from Lake Titicaca toward Cusco, you'll make stops at places like Pukara, La Raya Pass, Sicuani, Raqchi, and Andahuaylillas before reaching Cusco for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Travel from Puno to Cusco with multiple stops
Landmarks Pukara La Raya Pass Sicuani Raqchi Andahuaylillas Cusco 
- Day 17
Cusco
Explore Cusco either morning or afternoon, starting with Plaza Mayor where the cathedral and Korikancha Temple of the Sun stand. Check out the artists' quarter in San Blas and see the wooden pulpit in the church. Look for the Stone of the 12 Corners on Hatunrumiyoc Street before taking a bus to four ruins: Kenko, Pukapukara, Tambomachay, and Sacsayhuamán. The rest of your day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Plaza Mayor
- Visit Cusco cathedral
- Visit Korikancha Temple of the Sun
- Explore San Blas artists' quarter
- View Stone of the 12 Corners
- Visit Kenko ruins
- Visit Pukapukara ruins
- Visit Tambomachay ruins
- Visit Sacsayhuamán ruins
Landmarks Plaza Mayor, Cusco Cusco Cathedral Korikancha San Blas Stone of the 12 Corners Kenko Pukapukara Tambomachay Sacsayhuamán 
- Day 18
Cusco to Sacred Valley
You're heading to Machu Picchu through the Sacred Valley. Start at Pisac, a market town where you'll walk colorful streets and explore the Inca fortress. After a buffet lunch in Urubamba, continue to Ollantaytambo to visit its Inca fortress and wander through the picturesque town.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Buffet lunch in Urubamba)
Included Activities
- Visit Pisac market town
- Explore Pisac Inca fortress
- Buffet lunch in Urubamba
- Visit Ollantaytambo Inca fortress
- Explore Ollantaytambo town
Landmarks Sacred Valley Pisac Pisac Inca Fortress Urubamba Ollantaytambo Ollantaytambo Inca Fortress 
- Day 19
Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu to Cusco
An early departure from Ollantaytambo station puts you on a train to Machu Picchu, the trip's main highlight. Once in Aguas Calientes, take the bus up to Machu Picchu itself. Explore this 15th century Inca city, visiting Plaza Principal, Temple of the Sun, the sundial, and royal palace. Return by bus to Aguas Calientes and train back to Cusco for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
- Explore Machu Picchu including Plaza Principal
- Visit Temple of the Sun
- View Inca sundial
- Explore royal palace at Machu Picchu
- Bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
- Train from Aguas Calientes to Cusco
Landmarks Machu Picchu Plaza Principal, Machu Picchu Temple of the Sun Aguas Calientes 
- Day 20
Cusco
You have a relaxing day in Cusco's colonial setting. Stroll through picturesque alleyways at your own pace, or choose optional activities like Rainbow Mountains or return to the Sacred Valley for Maras salt terraces, Tipón irrigation system, or a market visit followed by a cooking class.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Rainbow Mountains
- Return to Sacred Valley for salt terraces of Maras
- Visit Tipón Inca irrigation system
- Market visit
- Cooking class
Landmarks Rainbow Mountains Maras Salt Terraces Tipón - Day 21
Cusco to Home
After breakfast, transfer to Cusco airport for your return flight to Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Cusco airport
- Day 22
Arrival at Home
You arrive back in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland, ending your three week journey through Peru.
