Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll touch down in Lima this evening, and a transfer takes you straight to your hotel. It's your first night in South America, so settle in and get some rest before the adventure really kicks off tomorrow.
- Day 2
Lima to Paracas
Start your morning with a city tour of Lima's historic old town, walking through colonial plazas and architecture before heading to the modern Miraflores district with its ocean views. The Larco Museum takes up a good portion of your day, showcasing an impressive collection of pre-Incan artifacts that really give you a sense of Peru's ancient civilizations. After that, you'll drive south along the Panamericana highway toward Paracas, arriving at a quiet coastal town where you can settle in and relax by evening.
Included Activities
- City tour of historic old town and Miraflores
- Visit to Larco Museum
Landmarks Larco Museum Miraflores - Day 3
Paracas to Ica
Head out early for a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, where you'll see sea lions, penguins, and seabirds up close. You'll also spot the famous candlestick rock formation rising from the water, and there's a chance to chat with local fishermen about their daily work. From there, the drive to Ica takes you past the Huacachina oasis, where you can choose to book an optional buggy tour through the sand dunes if you're feeling adventurous.
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Ballestas Islands
- Visit with local fisherman
Optional Activities
- Buggy sand dune tour through Ica dune landscape (€70 per person)
Landmarks Ballestas Islands Huacachina - Day 4
Ica to Nazca
Spend your morning at the Maria Reiche Museum learning about the preservation efforts behind the famous Nazca Lines. If it appeals to you, book a sightseeing flight to get an aerial view of these mysterious geoglyphs carved into the desert floor from high above. The regional museum is also worth checking out if time allows, offering more context about the cultures that created these ancient wonders.
Included Activities
- Visit to Maria Reiche Museum
Optional Activities
- Nazca sightseeing flight (€135 per person, not bookable on site)
Landmarks Maria Reiche Museum Nazca Lines - Day 5
Nazca to Arequipa
Continue south on the Panamericana with a stop at the pre-Inca cemetery of Chauchilla, where you can explore tombs and mummies from the Nazca culture and see how they were preserved over centuries. Around lunchtime, you'll eat at Puerto Inka before heading on toward Arequipa, giving you time to take in more coastal and desert landscape along the way.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Puerto Inka)
Included Activities
- Visit to Chauchilla pre-Inca cemetery
Landmarks Chauchilla Cemetery Puerto Inka - Day 6
Arequipa to Puno
This morning starts with a city tour of Arequipa, known as the White City because of its white volcanic rock architecture throughout. You'll spend time at the Santa Catalina monastery complex, which is well-preserved and worth taking your time with. After that, the drive to Puno takes you through Andean landscapes and small villages. The route covers about 320 km, so you're looking at several hours on the road, but the scenery makes it worthwhile.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Arequipa
- Visit to Santa Catalina monastery complex
Landmarks Santa Catalina Monastery 
- Day 7
Puno - Floating Islands of the Uros
Head to Llachon village on the Capachica peninsula in Lake Titicaca to experience daily life among the Quechua people and learn about their traditions and customs. After that, travel to the famous floating islands of the Uros, which are constructed entirely from dried reeds and actually float on the water. It's a unique way to see how people have adapted to living on the lake for generations.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Llachon village on Capachica peninsula
- Boat trip to floating islands of the Uros
Landmarks Llachon Uros Floating Islands Lake Titicaca - Day 8
Puno to Ollantaytambo
Start by visiting the Sillustani ruins to see the distinctive tomb towers built by the Aymara people. From there, you'll travel by bus through the Altiplano, Peru's high plateau, with possible views of snow-capped Andes peaks along the way. Stop at the Raqchi ruins to see impressive Inca architecture, then visit the church in Andahuaylilles before continuing toward Cuzco.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Sillustani ruins
- Visit to Raqchi ruins
- Visit to Andahuaylillas church
Landmarks Sillustani Raqchi Andahuaylillas Church 
- Day 9
Ollantaytambo - Machu Picchu
Your day in the Sacred Valley starts at the fortress of Ollantaytambo, where you can walk around and see the Inca construction up close. From there, you board a train that runs through the Urubamba Valley, heading toward Machu Picchu. Once you arrive, you'll walk through the ancient Inca ruins and take in the site itself. It's a full day that combines history, scenery, and the actual experience of being there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Ollantaytambo fortress
- Train journey to Machu Picchu
- Visit to Machu Picchu
Landmarks Ollantaytambo Machu Picchu 
- Day 10
Urubamba Valley to Cuzco
Travel to the mountain village of Huilloc in Urubamba province where you'll eat lunch with the community and get a real sense of how people live in these highlands. Later, head to the market in Chinchero to browse textiles, jewelry, and fresh produce. You'll learn how wool gets processed into traditional Peruvian garments, and there's time for a pisco tasting to understand Peru's national drink before arriving in Cuzco.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch together in Huilloc community)
Included Activities
- Visit to Huilloc mountain village
- Lunch with Andean community
- Visit to Chinchero market
- Learn traditional wool processing
- Pisco tasting
Landmarks Huilloc Chinchero Market 
- Day 11
Cuzco
Take a leisurely walk through Cuzco's historic alleyways, visiting the cathedral to see paintings from the Cuzco school and searching for the famous dodecagonal stone built into the walls. Head up to the Sacsayhuamán fortress to walk around its massive boulder walls and take in views overlooking the ancient Inca capital. The rest of your day is free to spend as you like, maybe grabbing coffee in Plaza de Armas or booking an optional excursion to Maras and Moray to see salt mines and circular terraces.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cathedral visit and Cuzco school art
- Sacsayhuamán fortress
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Maras and Moray (€70 per person, minimum 4 participants, available April-October)
Landmarks Cuzco Cathedral Sacsayhuamán Plaza de Armas Maras Moray - Day 12
Cuzco
You have a free day to explore Cuzco at your own pace, checking out lively markets and browsing the artists' quarter near San Blas for alpaca wool souvenirs and handicrafts. If you're up for it, there's an optional early morning full-day excursion to the Rainbow Mountains with breakfast provided and about a two-hour hike to 4,980 m elevation through Andean landscape. You'll return to your hotel in the late afternoon, then conclude with a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Optional Activities
- Rainbow Mountains Palcoyo full-day excursion (€90 per person, minimum 8 participants, available March-October, includes breakfast and approximately 2-hour hike to 4,980 m)
Landmarks San Blas Palcoyo Rainbow Mountains - Day 13
Cuzco to Lima
Your time in Cuzco wraps up as you head to the airport for a flight back to Lima, where your return flight home departs. If you're interested, there's an option to extend your experience with the relaxation module to discover another highlight of the continent instead of heading home right away.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 14
Return Home
You'll head to your departure airport today to catch your flight home, wrapping up your South American trip. It's time to head back with memories from Peru and everything you've seen over the past week or so.
- Meals
- Breakfast
