Peru in 10 Days | Adventure, Culture & Nature

Welcome to Lima and first night in the capital city

Upon arrival at Jorge Chavez International Airport, our team will be waiting for you to take you to the selected hotel. You will have a comfortable and safe transfer to your accommodation.

Depending on your arrival time, you can spend the afternoon exploring Miraflores or Barranco, two of Lima’s most charming districts. We recommend strolling through Kennedy Park, walking along the Malecon overlooking the Pacific Ocean or enjoying dinner at one of Lima’s famous restaurants.

01 night in Lima

Rest in a comfortable hotel and get ready to start your adventure in Peru.

Discover Lima and flight to Arequipa

Start the day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel.

Tour of Lima’s Historic Center

Visit the main attractions of downtown Lima: the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace and the Municipal Palace. Then, visit the Convent of San Francisco and its famous catacombs.

Explore modern and ancient Lima

Visit the Huaca Pucllana, an ancient pre-Hispanic ceremonial center located in Miraflores. Then, enjoy a stroll through San Isidro and the Malecon of Miraflores, visiting the Parque del Amor and the Larcomar shopping mall.

Travel to Arequipa

Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Arequipa.

Upon arrival, our team will meet you and take you to the hotel selected for your rest.

01 night in Arequipa

Relax in the white city and get ready to continue your adventure in southern Peru.

The White City

After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin our tour of the beautiful city of Arequipa, known as the “White City” for its buildings made of sillar, a light-colored volcanic stone.

Discover the historic center of Arequipa

We will start at the Plaza de Armas, considered one of the most beautiful squares in Peru. We will visit the imposing Cathedral of Arequipa, an outstanding example of neo-Renaissance architecture.

Then, we will enter the Church of the Company of Jesus, known for its elaborate facade of carved stone in mestizo baroque style.

Visit to the Convent of Santa Catalina

The tour continues with a visit to the Convent of Santa Catalina, a true city within the city. With more than 400 years of history, its streets, courtyards and cloisters offer an experience full of color, history and spirituality.

Free afternoon to enjoy the local gastronomy.

In the afternoon, you will have free time to have lunch and taste the typical flavors of Arequipa. We recommend emblematic dishes such as rocoto relleno (stuffed red pepper) or the traditional adobo arequipeño.

01 Night in Arequipa

Relax and enjoy your second night in this charming city in southern Peru.

From Arequipa to Colca Canyon and arrival in Puno

We will depart very early, at 3:00 a.m., from Arequipa to the Colca Valley. Our first stop will be in the town of Chivay, where we will enjoy a traditional breakfast.

Viewpoint of the Cruz del Cóndor

We will head to the famous Cruz del Condor, a natural viewpoint from where you can observe the majestic flight of the condors over the deep Colca Canyon, one of the most impressive in the world.

Visit to traditional villages and thermal baths

On the way, we will visit the towns of Maca and Yanque. Here we will admire their colonial churches, their typical costumes and the rural life of the valley.

You will also have the opportunity to relax in the thermal baths of Yanque, surrounded by Andean landscapes and fresh air.

Lunch in Chivay and drive to Puno.

After lunch in Chivay, we will start the trip to the city of Puno. We will cross the Collao plateau and make strategic stops to appreciate the volcanoes, lagoons and high Andean fauna.

01 Night in Puno

We will arrive in Puno in the afternoon. Transfer to the hotel to rest on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

Recommendation: Due to the altitude and early departure, it is important to bring warm clothing, a waterproof jacket and light snacks for the trail.

Lake Titicaca Navigation: Uros and Taquile

We will explore the legendary Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. In the morning, we will head to the port of Puno to board a motorboat.

Visit to the Uros floating islands

We will sail to the floating islands of the Uros, a community that lives on platforms made of totora reeds. There we will learn about their lifestyle, their ancestral customs and how they keep their traditions alive.

Discover Taquile Island

We will continue to Taquile Island, renowned for its rich textile tradition, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. We will share a typical lunch with the locals and explore the island before returning to Puno in the afternoon.

01 Night in Puno

Overnight in Puno. Free night to rest or stroll around the city.

Recommendation: Bring a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a light jacket, as during the day the sun can be strong, but the weather at the lake is usually cool.

Puno to Cusco with cultural stops

In the morning, we will depart by tourist bus to Cusco, following the famous “Route of the Sun”. This trip combines beautiful Andean landscapes with important archaeological and cultural sites.

Stops on the Ruta del Sol

Pucara: We will visit the Kalasaya Museum to learn about the ancient pre-Inca culture that originated the famous Pucara bulls.

Raqchi: We will discover the impressive Temple of Wiracocha, one of the most important Inca structures on the route.

La Raya: We will reach the highest point of the trail, ideal for taking pictures of the mountain range and observing llamas and vicuñas.

Andahuaylillas: We will visit the Church of San Pedro, called the “Sistine Chapel of America” for its incredible murals and baroque art.

Lunch and arrival in Cusco

We will enjoy a buffet lunch en route. Then, we will continue to the city of Cusco, where we will transfer to the hotel to rest.

01 Night in Cusco

Installation at the hotel and free time to acclimatize to the altitude.

Recommendations: Bring comfortable clothes, water and light snacks. The trip lasts approximately 10 hours with several cultural stops.

Cusco and its surroundings

In the afternoon, we will start a guided tour of the city of Cusco, historical capital of the Inca Empire and colonial jewel of Peru.

Tour of the historic center

We will start at the Plaza de Armas, surrounded by imposing colonial buildings. We will visit the majestic Cathedral of Cusco, with its golden altarpieces and paintings of the Cusco School. Then, we will visit the Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun, an ancient Inca ceremonial center on which the convent of Santo Domingo was built.

Visit to nearby archaeological complexes

We will continue to the outskirts of the city to explore four important archaeological sites:

• Sacsayhuamán: Ceremonial fortress with enormous carved stone walls.
• Qenqo: Ceremonial center dedicated to the worship of the earth.
• Puca Pucara: Old military post with panoramic view.
• Tambomachay: Known as the baths of the Inca, with water fountains and ceremonial canals.

01 Night in Cusco

Return to the hotel and rest to continue the adventure the next day.

Recommendation: Wear comfortable shoes for walking on cobblestone streets and bring a light jacket for the afternoon.

Road to the Inca Sanctuary

We will explore the fascinating Sacred Valley, a place full of history, Andean landscapes and living culture.

Visit to Pisac, Maras and Moray

We will start at the Pisac handicraft market, ideal for buying souvenirs and local handicrafts. Then, we will visit the salt mines of Maras, a set of salt ponds that have been used since pre-Inca times.

We will continue to Moray, an Inca agricultural laboratory with circular terraces used to experiment with crops at different altitudes.

Lunch in Urubamba and visit to Ollantaytambo.

We will enjoy a buffet lunch in Urubamba, in the middle of the beautiful valley. In the afternoon, we will visit the Ollantaytambo fortress, an impressive archaeological complex with terraces, temples and panoramic views.

Travel by train to Aguas Calientes

From Ollantaytambo station, we will board the train to Aguas Calientes, the base town to visit Machu Picchu.

01 night in Aguas Calientes

Transfer to the hotel and free night to rest or stroll around the picturesque village.

Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, water, snacks and a light backpack. The weather varies, so a waterproof jacket will also be useful.

Inca citadel and return

Early in the morning, we will board the bus that will take us to the entrance of the citadel of Machu Picchu, one of the seven wonders of the modern world.

Guided tour through Machu Picchu

We will take a guided tour of the main constructions of this amazing archaeological site. You will learn about the history, architecture and mysticism of the ancient Inca city.

Free time and return to Cusco

After the guided tour, you will have free time to explore on your own, take pictures or simply contemplate the scenery. At the agreed time, we will descend to Aguas Calientes to take the train back to Ollantaytambo and then continue to Cusco by tourist transport.

01 Night in Cusco

Arrival in Cusco in the evening and transfer to the hotel. Last night in the capital of the ancient Inca empire.

Recommendation: Bring your passport, repellent, camera, water and a small backpack. Access to Machu Picchu requires specific entrance times, so be punctual.

Farewell to Cusco and return flight

After enjoying a last breakfast in the magical city of Cusco, our team will pick you up at the hotel at the agreed time to take you to the airport.

This is the end of an unforgettable experience, full of history, culture and unique landscapes. You will take with you unforgettable memories and the energy of Peru that will accompany you forever.

See you next adventure!

Thank you for trusting us to live this journey through the heart of the Andean world, we hope to see you soon!

Recommendation: Make sure you have your travel documents ready and arrive early at the airport for a smooth boarding.